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Hitomi and her husband perform a full-scale bottom paint job on their yacht, Aikenmaru, while docked at a marina in Brazil.1:19 The process begins with surface preparation, including machine polishing and meticulous application of masking tape to ensure clean paint lines.2:26 Hitomi manages the detailed masking work, while the captain handles other aspects of the project.3:06 The team applies a grey primer followed by three coats of black antifouling paint to protect the hull from fouling.6:18 The work requires significant physical effort in high temperatures, necessitating the use of protective masks.6:46 Despite the labour-intensive nature of the project and the challenges of living in a marina environment, the couple completes the painting to restore the vessel's condition.9:39

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