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Refitting a Cape GEORGE 38 requires extensive deck and interior work, including rebuilding beams and blocks.0:26 To achieve a uniform surface and identify imperfections, the crew applies a high-build primer to the decks and bulwarks.1:38 They compare Epiphanes and TotalBoat primers, noting that TotalBoat performs better for fairing exterior surfaces, while Epiphanes suits interior bulkheads.5:00 After applying the primer, the crew addresses remaining pinholes by locally sanding and filling with a mixture of TotalBoat epoxy and West System 410 filler.8:46 The project also involves installing cockpit coamings using threaded rods, which requires precise drilling through the deck and underlying structural beams.12:35 The crew uses pilot holes to verify alignment before drilling final holes for the 3/8-inch rods, subsequently over-drilling and filling these penetrations with epoxy to prevent water ingress.19:29 Proper surface preparation, including decontamination and degreasing, remains essential for primer adhesion before the final application of non-skid textured surfaces.3:02

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