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The crew of the 38-ft sailboat Uma hauls the vessel out of the water at a yard in Italy to address long-standing concerns regarding keel stability and to perform extensive hull repairs.7:43 After years of sailing with a perceived wobble in the keel, the owners decide that professional inspection and potential structural reinforcement are necessary to ensure the boat's integrity.2:05 The haul-out process requires towing the boat 1.5 miles from its marina berth to the yard using a dinghy, as the vessel lacks functional propulsion and electronics.6:13 Upon lifting the boat, the crew discovers significant barnacle growth on the hull and the servo-propeller, which had severely hindered motoring performance.24:18 Initial assessments by a contractor suggest the keel crack may be a minor movement common to lead-ballast fibreglass construction, though a boat builder will provide a formal evaluation.26:22 Future work includes stripping the bottom paint to the gel coat, repairing hull damage, and completing interior glass work.27:05 Hauling out allows for a definitive inspection of the keel structure that is impossible while the boat remains in the water.2:55

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