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Suddenly, It’s All Coming Together 🤯 Aluminum Catamaran Build Pt 54
January 23, 2026 · 28 min · 339K views
Man measures foam insulation inside aluminum catamaran hull
What this video covers
The construction of the aluminum catamaran *Delos Two* progresses with the permanent installation of cabin flooring and the integration of interior cabinetry. The crew glues the flooring using a priming and adhesive procedure to ensure structural rigidity.1:27 Professional cabinet makers utilize physical templates made of thin wood strips to account for the boat’s complex curves and angles, ensuring a precise fit before digitizing the designs into CAD for fabrication.5:39 These custom panels, including a structural "chamfer panel" that serves as a base for future cabinetry, are dry-fitted, finished, and then permanently bonded to the hull.15:35
Simultaneously, the crew installs extensive electrical infrastructure, pulling over a kilometer of wire for AC outlets, LED lighting, and DC junction boxes.7:57 They route these cables through 40mm conduits, utilizing pull strings for future capacity.14:08 The climate control system features five hydronic fan-coil units, which circulate a water-antifreeze mixture to provide heating and cooling.10:13 The crew plans to insulate these lines with closed-cell foam tape only after completing a successful leak test.11:54 Proper planning and accurate templating are essential for fitting custom cabinetry into a curved aluminum hull.
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