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Floor Beams Finished! Building a Keel Grid For Our 50ft Sailboat - Ep. 414 RAN Sailing
October 18, 2024 · 18 min · 114K views · Skåne
What this video covers
Johan and Malin continue constructing the keel grid for their 50-foot sailboat by fabricating 10 laminated floor beams from Sapele timber.Watch Laminating the beams minimizes waste and prevents wood movement, as the available Sapele planks were not wide or long enough for solid-piece construction.4:25 The process involves ripping the timber, gluing the layers, and using a jointer and planer to achieve flat, straight surfaces.13:08 Johan uses a laser scanner to capture hull measurements for the beams, positioning the scanner at a higher angle than previous attempts to improve measurement accuracy by ensuring a more direct laser hit on the hull surface.10:52 After cutting the beams with a shaper, the crew performs final adjustments to height and rounds off the edges to facilitate future fiberglassing.15:18 The completed beams are placed into the hull to form the foundation for the interior sole and provide structural support for the keel.17:09 Separately, the couple completes exterior renovations on their house in Skåne, including new siding and roof tiles.5:16
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