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Construction of custom teak lockers in the forward cabin of a 52-foot sailboat involves fabricating plywood panels, installing insulation, and creating storage lids.▶ 0:02 To achieve a high-quality finish on exposed plywood edges, the builders apply 1.5-millimetre teak veneer using epoxy, maintaining a one-millimetre gap for a clean aesthetic.▶ 13:11 They utilise Clean Armor UV-curing varnish to seal the wood, which allows for rapid curing in two minutes under UV light or sunlight, eliminating the need for long drying times in a dusty environment.▶ 14:36 The process includes mounting stainless steel soft-closing hinges, though initial 110-degree hinges required replacement with 155-degree hinges to clear the locker’s rounded corners and prevent damage to the hatch.▶ 27:02 The forward cabin serves as a prototype for the boat's interior design, establishing templates and radius standards for future cabinetry.▶ 29:21

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