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Daniel and Kathrin performed extensive winter maintenance on their Bavaria sailboat, Polaris, at DDZ Marine after seven years of service.6:55 The crew repaired keel and rudder damage sustained from a grounding in the Krinnan Canal.0:38 They replaced the Volvo Penta sail drive gaiter, which requires a seven-year service cycle to prevent hull flooding.1:08 Inspection revealed that the JFA rudder bearings had seized due to lack of maintenance; the team replaced the lower bearings and established a three-year cleaning and greasing interval.1:37 The crew raised the Coppercoat waterline by one inch to improve antifouling coverage.5:23 Mast work included replacing the VHF antenna, installing a combination tri-color navigation and anchor light, and rewiring the system to include a new navigation station switch.3:03 Additionally, the crew cut an access hatch into the cockpit floor to facilitate future engine and sail drive maintenance.12:12 Polaris returned to the water with a smooth-running engine and a re-stepped mast.15:16

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