Sailing Magic Carpet · video

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The owners of a Cape George cutter 36, Magic Carpet, are transitioning from structural repairs to aesthetic finishing after a four-year refit.0:18 The project involved replacing the deck’s king planks, beams, and blocking, as well as rebuilding the cockpit and removing the engine.0:52 Current work focuses on applying Epiphanes epoxy primer to the cabin top and cockpit coamings, while leaving areas designated for non-skid bare to save on fairing.4:01 The crew is installing a teak eyebrow above the portholes using only Sikaflex adhesive to avoid drilling into the fiberglass.1:51 To maintain a consistent temperature for the primer application in an uninsulated, well-ventilated boatyard shed, they are using a propane heater.4:17 The interior work includes varnishing beams in the V-berth and refinishing teak handrails.15:48 The structural phase of the refit is complete, with the focus now shifting to final aesthetic details and systems.7:14

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