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James, Camille, and Mr. Studi assist Tim in unstepping the mast of a 1981 Panda 40 at Seaview Boatyard in Seattle, Washington.0:16 The mast remains stuck in the deck collar due to an excess of Spartite, a purple-blue polymer used to seal the mast to the deck and prevent water intrusion.5:34 Because the Spartite bonded the mast tightly to the deck, the crane initially lifts the entire boat out of the water rather than pulling the mast free.6:06 The crew resolves the issue by slacking the crane tension and scoring the hardened polymer to break the seal.6:12 Once freed, the team carefully guides the mast clear of the deck, noting significant water intrusion and corrosion at the base that requires future sealing.11:25 The crew utilizes a double-crane setup to manage the lift and protect the mast from damage during removal.11:30 Proper scoring of the Spartite seal is essential to prevent the mast from binding to the deck during unstepping.

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