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Years of Work, One Detail at a Time - Building Our Dream Sailboat - Ep. 475 Ran Sailing
January 30, 2026 · 21 min · 99K views · Höör, Sweden
Dramatic snow drift across a rural road, highlighting harsh build conditions.
What this video covers
Johan and Malin continue the interior build of their 52-foot sailboat, focusing on constructing and installing custom storage drawers beneath the master berth.Watch Johan builds the drawer boxes using a jointer for squaring sides and a shaper to cut straight box joints.1:48 He installs 750-millimeter heavy-duty, full-extension sliders rated for 45 kilograms of weight.13:29 Malin applies a two-component polyurethane paint to the interior compartments for durability and ease of cleaning, while the drawer fronts receive a finish of Clean Armor 716 varnish cured with a Kuo Lighting UV lamp.10:38 The project requires cutting openings into the existing berth structure using a multi-cutter and installing push-button locker catches to secure the drawers.17:40 Work proceeds in an uninsulated barn during severe winter conditions, with heavy snow and 40-knot wind gusts frequently blocking access to the site.7:11
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