Sailing Magic Carpet · video

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The crew of the Magic Carpet modifies their sailboat’s cockpit coaming from a traditional horseshoe shape to an open, curved design to improve aft deck access and storage.5:30 The project involves cutting the existing coaming into sections, dry-fitting them to the cabin top, and using relief cuts to achieve the necessary curvature.12:21 To ensure a secure fit against the modified bulkhead, the crew uses fairing compound to fill gaps and epoxy to bond the segments.9:40 The design shift prioritizes a flush aft deck for easier movement and storage access, accepting the trade-off of a potentially wetter cockpit in heavy seas.6:27 To mitigate water ingress, the crew considers installing a large cap rail to contain spray.7:23 The process includes fiberglassing the transom and perimeter, with the crew noting that the fiberglass will retain enough flexibility to accommodate the slight spring-back of the bent coaming.1:59 The project demonstrates that structural modifications require balancing desired ergonomics with the inherent design limitations of the vessel.

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