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Mads and Ava organize a two-day volunteer cleanup of a 44-foot hurricane-damaged Antares catamaran to establish a functional workspace.Watch The crew clears debris from the interior and the area beneath the hull, sorting items into trash and salvage piles.2:48 Volunteers dismantle the damaged hardtop and remove the mast, which is cut into sections for disposal.3:38 The team also clears the cabins, cockpit lockers, and storage areas, recovering a few usable items like life jackets and a freezer tray while discarding water-damaged materials.16:15 Scrap metal and batteries are taken to Brevard Metal Recycling, yielding $134.7:53 The project concludes with the boat and surrounding yard cleared of clutter, providing a clean workspace for future repairs.17:16 The owners plan to install gravel under the hull and build a 4x8-foot work table to improve efficiency for the upcoming restoration.17:28

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