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Maintenance on the steel sailboat SV Joana involves extensive rust removal and structural welding repairs. To address corrosion at the chain plates, the crew uses a chipping hammer and wire brush to clear 12 stays and shrouds, followed by an application of Ospho and Coral Seal primer to prevent further oxidation.0:28 Structural repairs at the helm station address corrosion caused by trapped moisture behind a wooden support.6:20 The repair process requires cutting a patch from a salvaged steel porthole, cleaning the mating surfaces with acetone, and securing the patch with magnets before welding.10:35 The welding technique involves setting the machine to high voltage, maintaining a consistent rod angle, and using small circular motions to ensure proper penetration between the existing frame and the new steel plate.12:08

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