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The crew of a sailboat docked in Spain replaces their damaged dinghy with a Seatech Pro Adventure 240, a 2.42-metre inflatable tender featuring a rigid aluminium V-hull.15:25 The new dinghy weighs 39 kilograms and includes three air chambers, an aluminium bench seat, and a protective rubber strake along the bottom.14:41 During installation, the owner mounts retractable transom wheels to the aluminium transom, requiring precise drilling and sealing with silicone to accommodate the hull's welded seams.20:43 The dinghy is rated for a maximum 5-horsepower outboard motor.18:40 Additionally, the crew installs universal velcro straps to organise and secure heavy mooring lines and hoses on board.25:50 The replacement process, facilitated by the marine retailer SVB, took five days to complete while the vessel remained in port to avoid heavy winds reaching 40 knots.27:47 A rigid aluminium hull provides superior mechanical resistance and stability compared to soft-bottom inflatable models.10:49

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