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Kika performs structural fiberglass repairs in the cockpit locker of the 40-foot steel sailboat *Uma* while solo at a boatyard.2:26 The project involves glassing in the bulkhead and pilot berth to prepare the space for future systems and plumbing installation.2:52 She prepares the surfaces by sanding, grinding, vacuuming, and wiping with acetone.13:58 To ensure proper curing in cold winter temperatures, she uses vinyl ester resin mixed with wax instead of peel ply and employs a portable heater to maintain ambient warmth overnight.19:04 She tears chopped strand mat into pieces for application, noting that this method is more effective than cutting biaxial fabric for this specific task.17:14 After several days of curing, the fiberglass structure is solid and ready for future priming and painting.32:29 The work occurs while the co-owner, Dan, is away skippering a charter event in the British Virgin Islands.1:00

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