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The crew of the vessel Uma is modifying their interior layout to include a dedicated pilot berth and additional counter space, a process requiring the installation of new bulkheads.0:04 During this refit, they emphasize the importance of compartmentalizing a boat’s interior with watertight bulkheads to prevent sinking in the event of a hull breach.10:17 They contrast the durability of skeg-hung rudders, which feature two fixed points of connection to the hull, against modern spade-hung rudders.11:03 Spade-hung rudders rely on a single main bearing and an upper bracket, creating a vulnerability where a rudder stock failure or impact can rip a hole in the hull.13:31 The crew notes that many production boats lack internal watertight segmentation, meaning a single leak in the rudder area or through-hull fitting can flood the entire vessel.17:00 They advocate for installing watertight bulkheads forward of the rudder and in the chain locker to isolate potential water ingress.25:08

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