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Mads continues the interior refit of his 1987 Warrior 38, Athena, by constructing a new settee and preparing the hull for insulation.0:12 He builds the settee with a two-meter length to serve as a berth, using plywood supports scribed to the hull’s curvature and tabbing them in place with epoxy.7:41 To improve comfort, he redesigns the cushions to be lower and tapered, moving away from the original upright design.1:32 He also drills holes through the interior structure to route insulated PEX tubing for a future heating system.8:48 To address hull insulation, he adheres 10mm foam strips to the hull to act as spacers for 32mm Armaflex closed-cell foam, which will eventually be covered by wooden slats.10:56 Additionally, he evaluates two layout options for the head, ultimately selecting a design that prioritizes sink space and accessibility over technical area convenience.16:28 He plans to glass over an existing opening port light in the head to prevent condensation and simplify cleaning.15:12

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