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The owners of a Cape George Cutter 36 refit their salon interior by installing custom storage shelves behind the starboard backrests.1:41 To maximize narrow, triangular spaces, they fabricate cleats from Alaska yellow cedar, angling the cuts to sit flush against the fiberglass hull tabbing.2:26 The project requires creating templates to account for existing teak trim and integrating the shelves as structural support for the backrests.6:35 To source plywood for these shelves, the crew cuts a large section of the deck to close the cockpit, repurposing the offcuts for the interior cabinetry.7:08 Additionally, the refit includes the installation of custom latches on the backrests, which require fabricated wooden blocks to ensure proper engagement.13:40 For refrigeration, the owners select a Technotics air-cooled compressor system paired with a holding plate to improve energy efficiency and reliability.11:37 They address concerns regarding finger-trap hazards in cabinet openings by emphasizing the use of solid teak handrails for bracing in heavy seas.16:34

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