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The refit of a Cape George Cutter 36 continues with the installation of bronze whisker plates from the Port Townsend foundry and the final detailing of the cap rails.2:33 To secure the whisker plates, the crew modifies carriage bolts to fit square holes, ensuring the heads remain flush and locked.4:33 The project also involves installing teak bungs into the cap rail fastener holes using epoxy, a process facilitated by using a drill press to create uniform bungs.11:25 Interior work focuses on varnishing the v-berth overhead and deck head using a single-component rubbed-effect varnish to minimize chemical exposure.5:41 Additional hardware installations include securing sail tracks on the cabin top with bronze fasteners and preparing for the installation of mineral glass prisms using Sikaflex 296.10:51 The crew also modifies the butterfly hatch to include a removable fiddle, allowing for future glass maintenance.13:00

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