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The crew of the sailboat Uma prepares the interior for painting by removing all tools and equipment, followed by a rigorous cleaning process.0:15 They scrub the hull and interior surfaces with soap and water, then wipe everything down with acetone to ensure proper adhesion for the primer.16:48 The team selects International Interprime 820 as a general-purpose epoxy primer for bare fiberglass and wood, and International Interprime 860 for cabinetry and visible surfaces to achieve a smoother finish.11:49 Before applying the primer to the entire interior, they perform a test on scrap material to evaluate application methods, comparing rolling versus spraying.14:32 After completing the interior painting, the crew transitions from the heavy fiberglass construction phase to the installation of systems and cabinetry.27:00 The project concludes with the boat interior coated in white primer, marking the end of the primary build phase before the crew departs for the METSTRADE marine trade show in the Netherlands.39:43

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