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After an 11-day, 469-nautical-mile passage across the Sulu Sea from Palawan to Cebu, the owners of the catamaran *Curiosity* arrive at the HH Catamarans factory for scheduled warranty repairs.Watch The vessel, which experienced engine overheating and sludge buildup during the transit, requires a haul-out at the Austell Slipway.0:14 Because the facility is a high-security commercial shipyard, filming is restricted.15:40 The owners prepare for the haul-out by clearing the interior, installing fender covers, and managing complex port-entry bureaucracy.9:33 Upon arrival in Cebu, they must clear customs, immigration, and quarantine, providing commercial-grade documentation such as cargo declarations and ship sanitation certificates.17:53 A meeting with the manufacturer confirms a detailed repair plan, though the owners anticipate the 20-to-25-day timeline will likely double.19:15 They relocate to an efficiency apartment in the city while the boat undergoes engine testing and fiberglass work.20:22 Expecting delays and doubling the estimated repair time provides a more realistic schedule for major shipyard work.

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