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Garrett and Ruth continue the interior build of their custom boat, focusing on cabin wall preparation and electrical system housing. To prepare the plywood cabin walls for painting, Garrett fills countersunk screw holes with an epoxy-based putty, which he prefers for its long working time and superior adhesion compared to Bondo.1:32 He constructs a simple electrical switch box from quarter-inch plywood, designed to house bilge pump switches, 12-volt chargers, and electronics panels.13:52 For trim, he mills rough-sawn Bing cherry wood donated by a friend using a DeWalt FlexVolt cordless table saw and a router table to create a decorative overhang.15:04 The couple evaluates layout options for the head, considering a sliding sink and counter assembly to potentially accommodate a future stall shower.7:53 Garrett also plans to use the remaining cherry stock for the cabin sole and a butcher-block style galley countertop.22:12

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