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Construction of the custom sailboat continues with the fabrication and dry-fitting of Western red cedar stringers.0:07 Johan and Malin prepare the stringers by ripping, planing, and rounding edges with a router.17:41 To ensure structural integrity and water resistance, they reinforce the limber holes with fiberglass and epoxy mixed with barrier coat powder.20:01 The crew adds peel ply to these areas to eliminate the need for sanding before final bonding.21:34

The project pauses for a trip to the METSTRADE show in Amsterdam to research marine equipment, including hybrid propulsion systems.0:22 Following the trade show, the pair visits Vlieland, an island in the Netherlands.5:43 The location presents significant navigational challenges due to shallow water, strong currents, and rapidly building waves, particularly when exiting the dredged channel during westerly storms.8:49 The crew notes that the area’s complex bathymetry and current-against-wind conditions can create dangerous sea states for small vessels.10:25

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