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Brett and Jade Evans apply two coats of Awlgrip High Build Primer to their custom carbon fiber hardtop while anchored in the Bahamas.2:09 The pair removes stern rails and davit hardware to prep the surface, then mixes the two-part epoxy primer using a drill mixer, observing a 15-minute induction time before application.0:47 They use a combination of large rollers and paintbrushes to cover the structure, noting that the thick, "peanut buttery" consistency of the high-build product caused smaller rollers to disintegrate during the first coat.4:11 The project aims to unify the hardtop's appearance before future fairing and final painting, allowing the crew to prioritize cruising, spearfishing, and diving over further boat work.5:32 The couple confirms the hardtop’s structural integrity after a successful ocean crossing and continues to refine their integrated dinghy davit system with input from the crew of the vessel Excelsior.24:42

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