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Refitting a Cape George cutter 36 requires extensive preparation before fiberglassing the cabin top and sides. The process involves grinding down old material, removing hatch frames, and rounding over plywood edges to prevent exposed end grain.4:40 To ensure structural integrity, the crew over-drills hardware mounting holes and fills them with epoxy before applying the fiberglass.1:16 For this project, they use 19-ounce biaxial fabric with a chopped strand mat layer, which serves as a sacrificial surface for easier sanding during the fairing stage.8:34 Proper substrate preparation includes vacuuming, degreasing with acetone, and dry-fitting the fabric to allow for efficient application.6:09 Using TotalBoat Slow Hardener in warmer temperatures improves the wetting-out process compared to previous deck work.10:39 After applying the fiberglass, the crew immediately adds a layer of fairing compound to protect the structural laminate.16:03 Applying fairing compound while the epoxy is partially cured ensures a uniform finish and protects the underlying structural fibers from damage during subsequent sanding.19:25

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