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Brett and Jade Evans relocate their project sailboat from a marina to a boatyard for structural repairs, including a planned keel drop. During the transit, the crew monitors the engine and autopilot while navigating shallow, six-foot depths and avoiding crab pot buoys.1:48 Upon arrival, a yard manager assists with backing the vessel into a slip before a travel lift hauls the boat out of the water.7:50 Inspection of the internal grid reveals that the hull-to-grid gap closed once the keel weight was supported by the slings, confirming the grid is settling correctly.9:20 The crew uses a breaker bar and a cheater bar to successfully break loose the stubborn keel bolts from inside the cabin, preparing the structure for removal.14:30 They also utilize a custom-made rescue harness to safely transport their dogs onto the boat while it sits in the yard.12:02 The successful loosening of the keel bolts confirms that the primary structural disassembly can proceed as scheduled.

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