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Matt and Jessica secure a build site at Kentmore Marina for their upcoming catamaran project.11:06 The site preparation includes installing a Geotex barrier system topped with three inches of gravel to ensure proper drainage and a level foundation.7:19 The couple plans to use cinder block pads for the hull and 4x8 sheets of plywood to create walkways and a workshop floor within the structure.7:48 Before finalizing the lease, the pair joins friends at the marina to watch two boats depart for a southern passage.0:02 One vessel, Calico Skies, delays its departure due to an oil leak, while the other successfully clears the channel.3:33 Matt signs the one-year lease agreement for the site, marking the official start of their transition from a nomadic sailing lifestyle to boat construction.10:49

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