Sailing Uma · video

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The refit of the vessel Uma involves sealing 24 holes in the hull below the waterline, including former through-hulls, bilge drains, and rudder skeg drainage points.0:04 The crew grinds, cleans, and patches these perforations with fiberglass before applying a base coat of primer.0:10 Inside the hull, the team installs Oceanvolt motor flanges and mounts, reconfiguring the internal layout to split the battery banks into two separate compartments for improved safety and weight distribution.0:47 Initial concerns regarding battery bank dimensions—stemming from a measurement error in the project model—are resolved after verifying the actual space available.4:19 Following the structural work, the crew performs extensive fairing and sanding of the interior surfaces before applying a second, thicker coat of gray primer.8:57 The project remains ongoing, with future tasks including keel bolt maintenance and insulation installation.11:09

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