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Matt and Jessica continue the construction of their 42-foot catamaran by reorganizing their workspace and installing a lower support beam on the bridge deck. To create more storage and movement space, the team removes temporary X-bracing supports from the bridge deck area.1:01 They use a methacrylate bonding agent to secure a new lower beam, ensuring it remains level with the bridge deck by using cleats and screws spaced approximately six inches apart.7:35 With the help of a crew of seven, they maneuver a 24-foot-wide transom piece into the construction tent, a task that required clearing stored foam panels and cabin top sections.17:30 The team also constructs wooden shelving racks to organize foam core materials previously scattered on the ground.13:07 These structural adjustments and the addition of the transom piece prepare the hull for further assembly before winter weather arrives.20:29

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