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To build a custom closet in a boat, Nova Loman creates a template of the irregular interior space using thin wooden strips and hot glue.11:13 Because boat interiors lack standard right angles and level surfaces, she uses the template to cut a main divider and shelving from plywood.20:30 She accounts for a chain plate obstruction by angling the divider rather than building a narrow, unusable space.7:30 After dry-fitting the components, she installs joists to support the shelves and adds a small lip to the shelf edges to prevent baskets from sliding.24:14 She paints the finished shelves with multiple coats and uses fiberglass mat and epoxy to reinforce the joints.28:16 The project requires managing old, previously frozen epoxy and working in cold, windy conditions that complicate outdoor cutting and glassing.29:54 The final installation provides dedicated storage for foul weather gear and clothing, replacing a disorganized, mold-prone hanging area.0:04

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