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Laminating the inside of the coach roof.
December 12, 2025 · 4 min · 2K views · Sweden
What this video covers
Sven Yrvind laminates the interior of a coach roof on his small boat, which he is preparing for a voyage to New Zealand.0:02 He fills a former mast-support hole with fiberglass to create a mounting point for an AIS antenna.0:46 Because the antenna must remain protected from water while maintaining signal integrity, the fiberglass construction allows for internal mounting.1:23 Yrvind applies epoxy to the laminate, allowing it to sit for 15 minutes to ensure the resin penetrates the fibers and releases trapped air bubbles.2:26 He uses a roller to remove excess epoxy and smooth the surface.3:14 The process involves laminating both the interior and exterior of the section to ensure structural integrity.3:58 Yrvind notes that the curvature of the coach roof requires careful application to maintain the shape while the resin cures.1:53 He uses gingerbread hearts as makeshift tools for mixing the epoxy resin.3:48
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