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Chris hauls out the 38-ft sailboat Vanishing Point at the Baja Naval shipyard in Ensenada, Mexico, for maintenance and bottom painting.▶ 0:00 Despite windy conditions during the lift, the yard crew successfully positions the straps and transfers the vessel to the hard.▶ 0:14 After a power wash, an inspection reveals the hull is free of blisters, though previous maintenance failed to apply anti-fouling paint to the through-hulls, resulting in significant barnacle growth.▶ 4:59 The project plan includes sanding and applying a fresh coat of bottom paint, maintaining the original hull color, and polishing the stainless steel brightwork.▶ 5:57 The shipyard provides professional service and competitive pricing for the haul-out and restoration process.▶ 7:05

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