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Refit work on a 53-foot sailboat in a Mexican boatyard includes painting the interior of the sea chest with anti-fouling paint to prevent marine growth.1:47 The crew replaces a hazed skylight in the engine room, using 5mm glass in place of the original 6mm pane and sealing it with 3M 4200 marine adhesive.2:19 To ensure proper alignment of the skylight frame, the crew marks the hull before applying sealant.4:23 The project also involves measuring the mainsail for a replacement; the owner modifies a tape measure by adding a clip to hoist it up the mast via the halyard.9:25 The boat is scheduled to return to the water in approximately seven weeks for a planned passage toward Costa Rica.3:10

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