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Dan renovated the interior of the 36-foot Pearson Yachts 36 sailboat Uma while Kika was away for two weeks, focusing on maximising storage and creating an open-concept living area.0:58 The project replaced the previous layout with a large floor-level seating area called the nook, which incorporates hidden storage compartments for tools and water tanks.3:31 To maintain vessel balance, storage is distributed symmetrically on both sides of the hull.3:32 The new interior features a versatile, removable, and sliding table, along with a section of the bulkhead finished in chalkboard paint.3:56 Following the renovation, the crew visited Miami Beach, where they received their first paddleboarding lesson from a local instructor at Custom Watersport.5:31 They utilised a dinghy to reach a lunch spot after the session and are currently preparing the boat for a summer season in the Caribbean.10:06 The galley and head remain scheduled for future refits.5:11

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