Sailing Uma · video

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The crew of the sailboat Uma continues a major interior refit, focusing on installing a new central bulkhead to divide the head and the corridor leading to the V-berth.14:16 To ensure the bulkhead remains rigid and flat, they laminate fiberglass onto thin plywood sheets, sandwiching the assembly between weights on a flat concrete surface to cure.21:18 This composite structure replaces a flexible, unsupported partition, allowing for a more efficient layout that includes a dedicated shower and relocated battery bank under the starboard-side nook.1:28 The process involves grinding existing fiberglass, relocating a knot log and depth sounder transducer, and using full-scale templates to verify fitment before final installation.15:40 The team also addresses fitness and accountability by using the Trainwell platform to maintain a consistent workout routine while living and working at the shipyard.10:03

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