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⛵️Lots of progress - we're almost ready to move in! Ep 650
October 12, 2025 · 24 min · 79K views
What this video covers
Mads converts a 40-foot shipping container into a climate-controlled workshop to facilitate winter refit work on a 44-foot hurricane-damaged catamaran.▶ 0:12 The project involves framing interior walls, installing Unistrut ceiling tracks for a CNC hoist and fiberglass part storage, and applying two inches of spray foam insulation.▶ 0:30 The insulation process requires multiple DIY kits, which take approximately 45 minutes each to empty.▶ 11:26 The host notes that professional application is often more cost-effective for large areas, though he performs the work himself due to a lack of local quotes.▶ 8:16 Following the insulation, he sheathes the interior with 40 sheets of OSB, noting that "sized for spacing" panels are slightly undersized compared to standard 4x8 dimensions.▶ 18:35 He uses threadlocker on all through-bolts for the ceiling tracks to ensure structural integrity before sealing the container.▶ 1:25 The workshop build aims to provide a dedicated space for fabricating parts during cold weather.▶ 0:12
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