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What this video covers

A pre-sale survey of a Delta 32 sailboat reveals a well-maintained vessel with no structural issues or osmosis.11:28 Maintenance performed during the haul-out includes a full bottom paint job using International Micron Premium self-polishing antifouling and a complete service of the saildrive.0:51 The inspection confirms the hull is free of osmosis, a condition caused by moisture absorption in older polyester resins that separates the lamination.1:02 The survey includes a check of the rudder shaft for deformation, bushing play, and the integrity of the keel-to-hull connection.4:14

Above deck, the inspection identifies minor maintenance needs, including a cracked acrylic light fixture in the aft cabin, a broken water faucet, and a damaged line stopper for the mainsail sheet.5:38 The UV protection strip on the genoa and the doghouse canvas require restitching or replacement due to sun wear.8:09 The boat features a 5.0 Mercury outboard, solar panels, and a functional refrigeration system with a secondary icebox.7:04 The Delta 32, designed by Nestor Volker, was produced between 1996 and 2012 with approximately 170 units built.12:26

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