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Refitting a Cape George Cutter 36 involves extensive hull and deck preparation, including raising the waterline and installing cockpit coamings. To simplify future maintenance and account for varying boat loads, the crew removes the existing green bootstripe and raises the bottom paint line.3:12 Hull preparation requires significant sanding, which the crew performs in anticipation of applying epoxy primer.1:04 To ensure accurate, square holes for new chain plates purchased from the Port Townsend foundry, the crew uses a plastic box as a drill guide, which also serves to collect dust during the process.2:12 Interior work includes varnishing teak handrails and refinishing a hanging locker door.0:12 The crew uses medium-cure epoxy for structural installations like the cockpit coamings, noting that temperature and project scale dictate the choice of hardener speed.8:14 The project remains focused on preparing the exterior for a full coat of white paint once the Epiphanes primer arrives.12:12

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