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Johan and Malin of the sailing vessel *Ran* are selecting foam-backed vinyl wall and ceiling coverings to finish the forward cabin interior.0:58 They chose a suede-like vinyl for the bulkheads to avoid the labor-intensive process of sanding and fairing wood surfaces, opting instead to create templates for precise installation.7:24 The couple evaluated several samples from the company Viva, ultimately favoring a neutral, colder-toned fabric to balance the warmth of the existing teak joinery.4:56 They also experimented with painting okume strips with a custom mixture of titanium oxide and varnish to brighten the hull sides, though they deferred a final decision on the wall treatment until the primary coverings are installed.14:08 Separately, Johan is constructing deep, 750mm-long storage drawers for the cabin using teak for visible components and okume for internal structures.16:01 He utilizes a shaper to cut mortise and tenon joints for the drawer frames and uses epoxy for assembly, allowing the pieces to cure in a temperature-controlled shed to ensure proper bonding in freezing conditions.23:36

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