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Refurbishing the forward cabin of the 30-ft sailboat Athena involves sealing and varnishing mahogany slats, applying Interprime 820 primer, and finishing with interior finish 770 paint.4:52 The cabin insulation consists of 19mm Armaflex adhered to the hull and deck underside.6:22 Eight LED lights are installed in the headliner to complete the interior lighting.7:11

The project also includes the installation and configuration of a Garmin OnDeck Hub for remote boat monitoring.0:47 This system connects to the NMEA 2000 network to provide real-time data on fuel levels, wind speed, heading, and shore power status via the ActiveCaptain app.12:38 The hub supports security sensors for hatch intrusion detection and allows for remote control of up to five 12-volt relays, such as activating a refrigerator.9:01 Setup requires a cellular subscription for cloud-based monitoring, while local control remains available through a connected chartplotter.11:43 The cabin refit is nearly complete, with the installation of a washer, dryer, and door scheduled for the following week.18:45

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