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Is This The Detail The Boat Has Been Waiting For? - Ep. 496 Ran Sailing
July 24, 2026 · 24 min · 86K views · Skåne
What this video covers
Johan and Malin continue the hull construction of their 52-foot strip-planked sailboat, focusing on fairing the starboard side and designing the teak tow rail cap.▶ 0:42 Johan uses a black guide coat to identify low spots across the 100-square-meter surface, sanding in short intervals to manage the physical labor.▶ 0:47 After testing a cedar prototype, the pair decides on a teak cap design featuring a thicker lip and a protective stainless or brass trim to minimize maintenance and damage.▶ 16:24 The project also moves to the deckhouse, where the crew tests a 22.5-kilogram insulated glass panel.▶ 18:17 This panel consists of two 8-millimeter tempered glass sheets with argon gas, chosen for thermal and acoustic insulation.▶ 18:36 To manage costs and simplify future replacements, they opt for flat glass panels rather than curved alternatives.▶ 20:08 The team confirms the fit of the test panel, noting the necessity of a small gap for sealant to prevent hard spots against the glass edges, which could cause breakage under hull movement.▶ 23:08
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