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Sinomar Godois Tavares and Edivane experience a near-sinking of their plastic dinghy while moored at a pier in Salvador, Brazil.0:22 The vessel, which had become brittle from sun exposure, sustained structural damage from repeated impacts against the pier during the night.0:28 Upon discovering the boat taking on water, Sinomar attempted to bail it out, only to realize the hull was compromised.0:36 A group of six sailors assisted in hauling the damaged dinghy onto the pier to prevent it from sinking further and damaging itself against nearby rocks.1:08 After inspecting the hull and finding previous repairs failing, the crew decided to abandon the dinghy.1:26 They sourced a replacement used plastic dinghy from a local contact near the marina, completing the acquisition through a trade-in of their damaged boat.2:48 The crew relies on the dinghy for daily transit between their anchored sailboat and the shore, particularly to accommodate their pets.3:16

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