Building a See Through Boat Hull - Vacuum Infusing the Metan Barretto Cove 26 Center Console

See-Through Hull: Vacuum Infusing the Metan Barretto Cove 26 Center Console...Watch as Metan Marine builds the structural hull of the Barretto Cove 26 Center Console using advanced composite lamination and the vacuum infusion process with epoxy resin — resulting in a stunning see-through hull that showcases every layer of craftsmanship beneath the surface.In this video, we take you through the complete technical lamination process: from dry layup of fiberglass and structural core materials, to bagging, pulling vacuum, and infusing epoxy resin through the laminate. By eliminating the gelcoat step from the mold, the cured hull becomes transparent — revealing the fiber architecture, core placement, and structural integrity in a way that's rarely seen in production boat building.Metan Marine is recognized as a leader in the boat building industry, with over 30 years of experience in fiberglass repair, custom boat construction, and advanced composite fabrication. The Barretto Cove 26 represents the next generation of the Metan Classic Collection — built better than original, using processes and materials that exceed factory standards.What You'll See in This Video: 0:15: Introduction of Video 2:25: Advanced composite layup for the Barretto Cove 26 hull 6:50: Sad day at Metan 8:26: Step-by-step vacuum infusion process with epoxy resin 14:28: How skipping gelcoat creates a transparent, see-through hull 16:40: Structural lamination schedule and core placement 19:15: Professional techniques from one of the industry's leading builders 26:04: Boat: Metan Barretto Cove 26 Center Console Builder: Metan Marine — Southeastern Massachusetts Process: Vacuum Infusion with Epoxy Resin Materials: Advanced Composites — Fiberglass, Structural Core, Epoxy 🔔 Subscribe for more professional boat building and restoration content from Metan Marine. #vacuuminfusion #boatbuilding #compositeboat #barrettocove26 #metanmarine #epoxyresin #fiberglass #centerconsole #boathull #customboat #boatrestoration #seethroughhull #boatmanufacturing