Sailing SV Cordelia · video

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Refitting the galley and saloon on the 42-year-old sailboat SV Cordelia in Rio Dulce, Guatemala, involves replacing a freezer with storage, installing new quartz countertops, and refinishing interior woodwork. The crew removes the original sink and taps to create templates for new stone surfaces, opting for quartz over Corian or marine ply due to local availability and cost.3:46 To address interior aesthetics, the owners strip dark, red-toned varnish from the saloon and galley bulkheads, applying a matte-finish paint system sourced from a local hardware store, Lorena’s.9:39 The process requires precise mixing of paint, hardener, and dilutant to achieve a durable finish.15:52 Additionally, the crew replaces rotten bulkhead backing behind the sofa and continues the long-term project of resealing leaking port lights.16:54 The refit schedule remains fluid, with tasks often performed out of sequence to accommodate material procurement and the availability of local contractors.

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