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Refitting the interior of a boat during extreme summer heat requires adjusting work schedules and material application to account for rapid epoxy curing.11:40 Temperatures reaching 95 degrees Fahrenheit with a heat index over 110 degrees force the crew to mix smaller batches of TotalBoat TotalFair epoxy fairing compound to prevent premature hardening.4:13 The project focuses on prepping the helm station, companionway steps, and forward V-berth for high-build primer.0:29 To ensure visual consistency, the crew re-routes the edges of the helm storage and companionway steps to a smaller 3/8-inch to 1/2-inch radius, filling previous voids with fairing compound before sanding with 120-grit paper.6:10 High humidity and rain occasionally necessitate keeping the boat under a tarp, which prevents spraying primer and forces a shift to interior sanding tasks.17:20 The crew plans to apply primer using a nap roller rather than a spray gun to avoid extensive taping in confined spaces.10:09

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