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Johan and Malin are constructing a custom 52-foot sailboat in Sweden, focusing on the installation of a continuous toe rail and the structural tabbing between the hull and deck.▶ 0:02 To determine the optimal toe rail profile, they tested various PET foam shapes, ultimately selecting a design with a wider base and angled inner face to provide structural rigidity and a cleaner aesthetic.▶ 4:37 Before bonding the toe rail, Johan applied two layers of fiberglass to the hull-deck joint to seal exposed cedar and ensure a strong, direct connection.▶ 9:37 He used a vacuum bagging technique to ensure the fiberglass conformed tightly to the tight radii of the joint, preventing delamination and air gaps.▶ 18:50 Proper positioning of the toe rail was achieved using a custom spacer tool to maintain a consistent line along the hull.▶ 14:39 The project requires extensive fairing and long-boarding to integrate the new toe rail and share line with the existing hull geometry.▶ 23:53

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