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After a collision with a whale off the coast of southern Bahia, a sailboat sank to a depth of 43 metres and remained submerged for 26 days.4:27 The vessel was eventually recovered and towed to Ilhéus, where the owners undertook a comprehensive structural and mechanical restoration.3:53 The impact created a one-metre-square hole in the hull, which the crew repaired using fibreglass and epoxy resin, creating a custom mould to rebuild the damaged section.9:49 To salvage the engine, the owners immediately flushed it with fresh water, followed by a complete fill of diesel fuel to displace moisture and prevent internal corrosion.11:59 While electronic components and interior cabinetry required replacement, the original floor and structural wood remained intact.10:43 The restoration process involved living aboard the vessel during the final stages of the refit as they sailed from Itacaré to Salvador.13:55 The project relied on community support and crowdfunding to overcome significant financial and logistical hurdles.2:31

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