Sailing Magic Carpetvideo
The Refit: Almost Finished (In More Ways Than One).
October 20, 2023 · 26 min · 95K views · USA
What this video covers
The owners of a Cape George Cutter 36, Magic Carpet, perform a final sprint of refit tasks before relocating the vessel from the United States to Canada.0:17 To ensure the boat is watertight for the move, the crew installs fiberglass hatches into the aft deck and cabin top, using a router to recess the frames for a flush finish.11:38 They reinforce the fiberglass cloth around sharp corners by checking for voids and pressing down the material as the epoxy cures.17:59 Interior work includes installing a galley sink, priming plywood components for the engine room and cockpit lockers, and applying multiple coats of varnish to the saloon overhead and settees.3:36 The crew uses TotalFair by TotalBoat for fairing cabin sides and plans to install a dedicated starter battery for the engine.25:25 The project concludes with the realization that the refit will continue in Canada, necessitating a reevaluation of their work-life balance to avoid burnout.15:51
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