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The 31-ton full-keel vessel Miss Lone Star undergoes a haul-out for maintenance, revealing significant wood rot and worm damage in the wooden rudder.13:13 During the process, the crew identifies delaminated fiberglass on the rudder and plans to dry, drill, and re-laminate the structure.13:39 Additional maintenance tasks include replacing rusted chain plates, polishing the bowsprit, installing water tank gauges, and addressing a persistent scupper leak.5:13 Maneuvering the heavy, full-keel boat into the lift requires assistance from a barge and neighboring vessels to counter 20-30 knot winds.6:13 The haul-out procedure involves securing the boat to pilings with four long lines before the trailer lift positions itself under the bulkheads.7:19 The crew also notes the need for new zincs and bottom paint.13:43 Regular maintenance on a classic boat is essential to prevent disrepair, though the specific scope of the upcoming restoration remains undecided.14:46

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