Stairway To Fiberglass Heaven- Ep. 366 RAN Sailing

[@richglenn3729]

Johan always seems to be a step or two ahead in his mind. He analyses everything like a real pro.

[@raireva4689]

Another great episode....❤

[@tornado34]

Of course Johan builds a ’quick & dirty’ staircase with routed step beds and perfectly fitting treads - the rest of us would see it as a disruption to the ‘real’ job and just hack it together, only to swear at it daily and continually keep adding an extra screw, brace, nail to keep it together. Johan does everything right, first time, but doesn’t get paralysed by obsessive detail - a perfectly balanced approach. So much respect for his pace and quality of work. 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@webheadusa9377]

One morning you will sit at the top of the stairs sipping coffee while admiring the boat. :¬) Webhead USA

[@boooshes]

You will no doubt figure this out but I would not layout the cloth anywhere prior to laying it on the boat. You can reel it from the factory roll onto a new roll and measure it (with a fabric measuring wheel) as you wind it up on the new "transfer" roll then cut to length. Next, you take the measured roll to the boat hull and roll it out into place. You can measure out and number any number of these transfer rolls ahead of time and you will know where each one goes. The more times you handle the cloth, the bigger mess you will have. This would also obviate the need to use the loft, cutting your work down significantly.

[@secretsquirrel6308]

Even when building surfboards thats exactly what my friend and myself did. It was a technique borrowed from the chandlery in town. I used it also when building dories.

[@egregory348]

Replace some of those corrugated roof panels with clear plastic ones and you’ll have free light in that attic.

[@RonaldJHElzenga]

"Best choice for us"..main thing that counts..👍

[@tinhodornellas]

try making an insulated "tent" in the upstairs barn to keep the air moisture content as low as possible. Humidity really affects the saturation of the glass, and the quality of the laminate. also try storing the fiberglass rolls where you have no humidity.

[@mjmdiver1137]

Totally agree on the tent approach. They will never get that lof to be dust-free because of the gaps in the roof/wall and doors that eliminates the possibilty of new dust coming in. A tent is the only answer... make it somehow so it can be kept conditioned a bit to avoid the moisture as well.

[@cosmicinsane516]

Lol it’s coming up on winter in Sweden, humidity will not be an issue.

[@tartansailor]

A handrail would be a good safety feature. Cheers

[@Sarasdad91]

I've never seen anyone ever work as hard as Johan. This man a very strong will and mind. And Malin works just as hard.

[@RogerFleischer-p3f]

...not to overlook the strong and healthy bodies, nourished by an excellent diet, without which no couple could hope to take on such a large project. One has to admire the Swedes and Scandinavians generally--and Johan and Malin in particular-- for doing so much so well.

[@waterboy8999]

You have come along way since you had all that wood delivered, well done! What a piece of work. I'd put a handrail on that stair, it'll be much safer.

[@johnbaxter8569]

Another lovely gentle episode. You are both so calm in your actions and never seem to get flustered. I wish i was like that... lol. Anyway, thanks for another enjoyable episode and take good care of yourselves on those stairs... lol. 😅

[@RobDeHaven]

Agreed Johan! There are many ways to skin a cat and it all comes down to what fits your use case and budget. Sounds like you made a wise choice. Malin, you'll find to as soon as you are laying out the fiberglass in the loft, that stuff will create dust and dirt too so you'll be cleaning again. Now you are in a race against the weather. What an awesome jig for cutting those slots for the ships ladder.

[@64jellybean]

Hi from New Zealand. I love watching your programme and particularly your new boat project. I don't normally comment but was concerned about your future health and welfare when I observed that the loft roof material looked very much like asbestos cladding. If you are aware then forget my comment, but if not then could I recommend that you test and treat it accordingly. Great show, lovely family and keep up the fantastic effort.

[@DVolvoguy777-x7o]

Build a deck over the door and put the stairs near the wall. Best bet for that.

[@jonathanm8197]

About putting a primer coat of epoxy on the whole hull, be aware that chemical bonds between multiple layers of epoxy (ie, where you apply the next coat when the last coat is still sticky) are stronger than mechanical bonds (where you make scratches in a cured layer, before applying the next coat). It might be better to apply all of the layers in one go, doing section by section. Hope this helps

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

I think a backpack blower would've come in handy in the loft. Sweeping only gets so much. Blower will get the finest dust from the rafters.

[@russellmurphy8111]

Desalt should give you one for the promo!!! Great photography and information as usual!

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

@@russellmurphy8111 No way, Stihl all the way. That's all I will buy. Stihl 💪

[@JanisJanovskis]

Amazing overview of fibre materials. You saved me tons of time in searching differences between: carbon, glass, kevlar and basalt fibres. Thank you, for what you are doing. That inspires.

[@bryansmith1920]

@ 8:40 thank you for that fascinating insight for your choice of glass fibre, I'm a 69yr old Brit retired motor mechanic, College educated, Life taught😉, in my youth Glass fibre was the New Construction material for car repairs But a bitch to work with as the Glass was literally death by a thousand cuts, So even when your sweating stay covered up, Love what you do, I wish I lived down the road from you so I could pop round and help sweep up, Looking forward already to next time

[@mtb_sail_vids3645]

Please add handrails to the ladder/stairs to the loft. It’s quite steep and the risers are high. I love to watch the process. Wonderful work. 😀

[@drheaddamage]

Seconded. Better to have a handrail at least on one side just for avoiding accidents.

[@MaShcode]

I had a friend who installed a steel firehouse pole to slide down from his converted barn loft and rigged an electric winch and platform as a lift. Needless to say it drew the attention of the building inspector when it came time to get the occupancy certificate. 😂

[@guymanges3628]

Thank you RAN for 366...

[@Kntryhart]

3:26 Clothing - My guess is that side of the barn faces the prevailing wind. Seeing how shallow the roof overhang is, during a snowstorm wind blows snow up through the roof corrugation openings into the loft. I have seen that situation before. Might be worth sealing off thise areas again unless you want to shovel snow out of the loft. Old-timers rarely did things without purpose. Regards.

[@MrPaulcm1]

Great job Malin, that's a big task. Also a great job Johan, you guys are doing really well. Love the vlog :)

[@JCAJCA3]

What a beautiful farm. Enjoyed the video very much!

[@kimkristensen2816]

The boat almost deserve a clear varnish. Looks great. Your guys work ethicts and how you embrace new technology is how you build is crazy good.

[@BobMuk08]

I think all the old clothes were stuffed in the gap between the top of the wall & the roof to seal off some of the drafts & possibly discourage birds/bats etc . Seal it with rock wool (not so messy) or expanding foam? I think it will be freezing up there in winter!..

[@judsonquiaoit8256]

You are special, no explanation needed...

[@Mr123bohemian]

A little tip I use when cutting fibre glass, is to rub talk into your hands and arms to reduce the itchiness

[@madal55]

The enemy of good laminate, amongst other things, is dust. You need to minimize that whenever possible. I've seen fibreglass layers fail because dust from roofs have fallen onto layers. You need to have almost a car painters mentality when it comes to laying up. I'd suggest putting up plastic sheeting (like a painters booth) to minimise dust transfer. Good luck, you're doing great. Another thing, using epoxy, you have to be ultra careful with skin contact. Use triple gloves and consider air fed masks. The acetone cleaning products are nasty too!

[@MaShcode]

Yes, build a framed plastic tent in the loft to protect the glass from dust. Also easier to heat though I have a hunch you’ll be laying up at the boat during the winter and the attic will be storage and a good place to scream and curse when the epoxy won’t cooperate. 😂

[@easycretor]

Quite a job cleaning up the upper loft. And putting in the stairs you come a long way.

[@johnharman5440]

Any way to get a little bit of railing on the steps Rope or 2by4?

[@belaboured]

I believe "S" stands for "Structural grade", as opposed to "Electrical grade". Nice overview.

[@dennisarntz3177]

Yes please build a railing on the stairs with grab bars at the top, and always go up and down facing the stairs. I want you to be around to see the completion of your sail boat.

[@tomhatch2286]

You may find that the clothing stuffed into the roof eve line may have been to keep the wind and / or animals out. Love the show! 1:26

[@SerbanOprescu]

Johan seems to be able do make anything from a piece of wood and using his own two hands.

[@ElectricUnicycles]

Maybe add a railing on one side of the stairs. Given how often you'll be going up and down the stairs, the railing will add some safety and maybe allow you to move faster 🤔 Great progress 👍

[@jpdj2715]

The old clothes must have been used to close the gap between the corrugated roof and the wall. When that is open, birds and mice or rats an d other critters can come in.

[@americanbornwalkaway9110]

LOOKING GOOOD

[@morgananderson9647]

For the Hay Loft, I would get a high pressure jet leaf blower some scaffolding and blast that ceiling like crazy. Once complete vacuum the floor. It will stat much cleaner in the future. All the best, M-

[@michaelgillespie6526]

Yay! I can start my coffee break now. Thank you for sharing this journey! Cheers from 🇨🇦. Great to catch up with your progress.

[@normanboyes4983]

Johan and Malin, you are both doing a fantastic job and make such a good team. You are receiving so much advice in the comments that I will refrain from doing so.😉 Good run through of the material options for sheathing the boat, as you say (accurately) there is ‘more than one way of skinning a cat’ although that equally applies here but more appropriately - ‘more than one way of skinning a mono’ - but does not quite have the same ring to it. Fantastic attention to detail.😀👍⛵️

[@HellyWelly93]

Must have been so satisfying to clean that loft!

[@walterthorne4819]

Love the loft…great building…many thanks.

[@bendaves77]

Building a insulated box in the hay loft would really be a good fit for building the bulkheads and other interior objects.. you can heat it easier, perhaps with a small wood burner so you can work throughout the year and not have to worry about the temperature outside.. build a rope and pulley system to lower things down into the hull of the boat

[@aleblanc3547]

“Print through”. I was thinking telegraph but yours is much more descriptive.

[@joncarnes3911]

great progress. please consider a handrail on your stairs. We all want you to stay safe!

[@rondickson3649]

Thanks!

[@robjohnson2649]

A good week of progress

[@dennismiller5725]

Well done!

[@mattsmith9216]

Alot of work, but what a boat it will be!!

[@johnmooney9444]

Of the glassing options, I would think that during your travels, should a repair be required, e-glass and epoxy would be more readily available, and shipyard crews (craftsmen) would have lots of experience using it.

[@davidcox8961]

The fact that there is a highway to hell but only a stairway to heaven shows anticipated traffic patterns. ;- )

[@SVTrinityTube]

Great work guys I bet you can't wait to be back on the sea .

[@byoung255]

The stairs look like a giant sailboat companionway

[@jaseastroboy9240]

Another option would be to put the hole in the wall above the existing door. Then build a small landing above where the existing door swings and a staircase off the landing up against the outer wall. That would get the stairs far off to the side and less in the way of the boat work. It would also take advantage of the existing outer wall as a solid banister and a solid fixing point for the staircase. You may also be able to use normal step height if there is space available against the wall.

[@landahoy5217]

I’ve watched a few boat builds and I have to say yours is quite interesting and I didn’t catch myself drifting off into never never land. ❤

[@MiQBohlin]

Great job, you’re quite efficient using your time 👌🏽

[@neilcampion3118]

What No Vera….. Really informative episode, which I enjoyed.

[@pablomax9376]

It's always amazing to me... hey let's just build our own yacht starting from nothing!

[@johno998]

Won't be long before we say goodbye to all that beautiful cedar planking.

[@bullbutter9699]

He can keep it for another

[@noprivacyverner]

you can use some construction foam to close the roof gabs to minimise spiders

[@hoopaa6231]

Please add at least one railing to those stairs. We would hate to see either of you fall and injure yourselves. If you put two railings they could be use to slide thing down instead of carry them. Loving the build. I look forward to it every week.

[@philsaunter]

Sanding ovations for all your hard work.

[@pauljenson8042]

Please build a strong but simple railing on the stairs.

[@secretsquirrel6308]

I've professionaly built hundreds of stairs; everything from open ladders to elaborate in high end homes. A change in elevation (stairway or curb, as example) is inherently higher risk. A rail, or set of rails are time proven to reduce the risk. Another is to lessen the rise between treads. 20:15 seeing her come down the stairs was difficult to watch. The rise may be okay for his height, but, being smaller, she had difficulty. Imagine thatt several times per day, for weeks. I would increase the number of treads from nine to fifteen or so. Plus at least one hand rail (though two makes better sense).

[@secretsquirrel6308]

Two hand rails primarily to aid in sliding materials up or down the stairway.

[@southernpaths2986]

I honestly gotta say… cleaning that attic/hayloft to THAT level of cleanliness is at least as impressive as any other part of the actual boat build!!

[@mariellouise1]

Shooting and editing is superb! Not easy to organize all the clips and keeping track of them. Your video are always well done and interesting.

[@msobrien12376]

You guys make such a good team. Enjoy the journey!!!

[@jlsinchina]

Great job!

[@annteve]

Your boat is going to be huge. Wow. You’re both so industrious.

[@amham48]

The more I see of your property the more it appears to be perfect for your needs. Johan is indeed a master carpenter.

[@mattmeiners985]

love your show....

[@Tillersweep]

Loft: I have one just like that only it is about 10 meters square. I vacuumed it three times and the ceiling of the floor below before starting painting my boat. I still had to wet sand off the dust and ended up building a plastic "room" to paint in. It is utterly amazing how tenacious cobweb and hay dust can be.

[@daviddelrosario828]

Really am enjoying this stage of the build. Having that loft upstairs looks like a great bonus! Good job on your stairs!

[@kevinbwillson4161]

You two are amazing it seems to be as Sisyphus effort but the blue clearing in the gray sky is ever widening. Thank you for taking us along with you we are all cheering for you all Love will conquer ❤❤❤

[@gutsanglory1]

Looking forward to that first cover of fiberglass. Cheerz!!

[@sailingsheriff3349]

You two do more in a day than some people do in a week. Boat is looking good and look forward to seeing the fibreglass on.

[@trevhedges]

Thanks guys!

[@davidhanson3288]

I use a leaf blower to blow out the dust in my shop. just open the doors and fire it up makes quick work of it. you can also get the elevated areas.

[@jakeva9802]

Great lookin boat so far

[@marioneto50]

That's a beautiful, beautiful hull! I'm sure it's been a lot of work, but it looks like it's going to be amazingly strong and beautiful! 👏🏻

[@WayOfHaQodesh]

What an awesome workshop.

[@davidhodgson7123]

Enjoying the build! Have you thought of folding stairs like a loft ladder? That way they can be out of the way.

[@oregon1232]

He talked about that.

[@startupadmin540]

Just an idea 💡 for the door next to the new stairs, it might save space to convert the hinged door to a barn door track with traveler wheels, so it can slide out of the way. 😊

[@SVImpavidus]

Amazing progress as always. I think I would want a hand rail and knee rail on those stairs just for a bit of comfort and any little people that may want to explore...😁 Sail Safe Guys, Ant & Cid.

[@milt7348]

Stay safe and we'll see you next week.

[@buddydujsik]

Great show,now yur ready to glass the boat careful of the fumes.

[@brianseager6388]

no fumes in epoxy

[@paulwells4979]

Beautiful , amazing progress.

[@jwfox54]

Very nice

[@manny380sl]

as allways great craftsmanship every step of the way

[@andrewjames7616]

Thankyou 👍

[@CaritasAngola]

Hay is the whole plant that is cut, dried and baled as feed. Straw is only the stalk of a grain crop after the grain is harvested. Straw is a byproduct of grain harvesting that is usually used for bedding for animals. It has little feed value.

[@narr0wm1nd49]

Someone had a Roll in the Hay

[@jscoulter61]

that hay loft would be a great place to build an apartment for an Air B&B or similar! Prob. something for after the boat build 🙂

[@richardmarshall8916]

Thank you for explaining the different materials, the cost against strength etc, you have done a amazing amount of research into which materials to use and shared the information with all of us in under 5 minutes...... Thankyou !

[@sjeffreyw]

You folks are going to really enjoy the boat when it's done, it's so amazing.

[@MaShcode]

A shop canister vac will also reverse and blow. Need a really long extension for this rafters tho. Maybe rent a wind machine for a few hours?

[@passinthru4328]

That hay loft is a beautiful space. In its current state, it's probably hot in summer and cold in winter, but it has potential. Great stair! I wish you great weather for the laminating phase.

[@JohnR-NZ]

Another great video and the boat hull looks amazing when viewed from the ceiling height , I enjoy watching every video from here in NZ 🇳🇿

[@jamesbh101]

Can I suggest spraying the timber and concrete with a general sealer to help keep the dust down.

[@matswilliams1058]

Thanks for another interesting video with a good mix of facts, hard work and great views! Well done!!!

[@freedom35pedrick]

Your loft is perfect