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The refit of a Cape George cutter 36 involves the final installation of a custom-built refrigerator and the fabrication of Alaska Yellow Cedar countertops. To ensure a precise fit for the fridge, the crew dry-fits the unit alongside the stove, using a plywood wedge to create a slight slope for drainage without installing a traditional U-trap drain.0:50 The fridge insulation consists of two-inch pink foam board on the sides and three-inch on the bottom to achieve an R30 rating.2:44 Aluminum tape protects the fridge exterior from radiant heat generated by the adjacent stove.9:59 After multiple test fits and adjustments to the foam and foil lining, the unit achieves a flush fit.9:03 The crew also prepares Alaska Yellow Cedar slabs for the galley countertops, opting to resaw the planks into three-inch strips to create a pattern that transitions from red heartwood to yellow sapwood.16:34 This design choice balances a natural, West Coast aesthetic with a refined, crafted finish.

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