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Out With the Old in With the New WHS147
July 22, 2024 · 31 min · 95K views · Solomon Islands
What this video covers
To increase storage and galley efficiency for two people, the owner of the 27-foot sailboat GEKKO removes the vessel's chart table and repurposes the wood to build a flip-up galley table, a spice shelf, and bedside mug holders.0:07 The project involves dry-fitting components to account for the boat's lack of flat surfaces, using epoxy mixed with wood flour for structural fillets, and applying a high-quality varnish for a durable finish.3:19 The crew also installs magnetic knife racks using epoxy to avoid drilling into unknown fiberglass thicknesses and constructs a removable trash can mount using teardrop-shaped cutouts and screw heads.15:30 Additionally, the crew converts an inefficient icebox into dry storage and reorganizes galley drawers to accommodate two people.25:21 The project utilizes recycled materials and donated supplies, including bottom paint and sanding equipment, to prepare the boat for a future haul-out.1:44 Dry-fitting components before final assembly and finishing ensures a precise fit in the non-standard, non-flat environment of a boat interior.3:19
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