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Opening Up The Deckhouse: The Last Window Cutout - Ep. 492 Ran Sailing
June 19, 2026 · 20 min · 90K views · Skåne
Crew inspect new window cutout on boat under construction.
What this video covers
Johan and Malin complete the primary structural lamination of the deckhouse roof and aft deck on their custom boat build at Sunhill Farm.0:04 To finalize the deckhouse design, Johan cuts a large 1100-millimeter window into the aft bulkhead between the deckhouse and the cockpit.12:34 He creates a template to guide a router, ensuring the opening maximizes visibility from the helm and interior.13:59 The couple notes that this modification improves sightlines, allowing a nearly 360-degree view from the cockpit and forward visibility from the starboard helm position.18:16 Beyond boat construction, the pair manages farm maintenance by purchasing a backhoe loader from a Chinese factory to assist with snow removal and heavy lifting.0:47 They also conduct a major cleanup of their workshop and barn, disposing of construction waste and fiberglass materials.3:27 The project now shifts toward extensive tabbing of the newly installed structural joints to ensure hull and deck integrity.8:00
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