Sailing Uma · video

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The crew of the sailboat Uma is performing a major structural refit to address hull delamination and cabin sole squeaking.0:27 The delamination occurred because the hull shape shifted when the boat was hauled and blocked during a previous repair, causing the structural knees to pull away from the hull at an incorrect angle.0:58 To fix this, the crew is removing the interior furniture, water tanks, plumbing, and electrical systems to expose the bare hull.9:50 They plan to extend the knees further into the bilge and tab all bulkheads directly to the hull to increase rigidity and eliminate flex.1:49 Beyond structural repairs, the crew is considering a complete interior redesign, including moving the main corridor to the port side, reconfiguring the galley into a U-shape, and installing a walk-in shower in the head.12:01 The project aims to modernize the layout and improve the boat's longevity.

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