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The crew of the Pearson 36 *Uma* is performing a structural refit to stiffen the hull and address previous dimpling issues.5:33 They are installing new marine plywood bulkheads, using 20mm thickness for main sections and 12mm for secondary supports.0:29 Because the full-sized bulkheads do not fit through the companionway, the team cuts them into sections to be laminated and stitched together once inside the hull.2:37 The project includes removing the old, poorly glassed-in cockpit and lazarette bulkheads, which previously caused delamination issues near the rudder stops.7:32 The crew is also adding two additional layers of fiberglass to the hull interior, increasing thickness by 2 to 3mm.8:19 They are relocating the cockpit bulkhead 25 centimeters aft to improve structural integrity and create a watertight compartment for the ocean bolt.12:02 Once the structural glassing is complete, the owners plan to begin interior cabinetry, plumbing, and electrical work.4:44

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