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A 1989 CT-56 sailboat undergoes a comprehensive refit to prepare for a return to the Caribbean after a previous transmission fire forced its sale four years ago.0:20 The restoration focuses on exterior teak maintenance, bottom painting, and electrical system repairs. The owner strips failing epoxy and varnish from exterior teak using a heat gun and scraper, followed by sanding, before applying new varnish.3:38 Ted and Todd’s Marine Services sands the hull to the fiberglass and applies two coats of multi-season ablative anti-fouling paint.8:19 Interior work includes replacing melted speaker wiring, organizing a disorganized network backbone, and updating the cabin aesthetic with navy and gray accents.11:36 The owner also pressure washes the existing SeaDek and addresses stainless steel rust on the transom using a Dremel tool.15:46 Persistent cold weather complicates tasks like painting and requires the use of space heaters, which occasionally trip the inverter-charger breaker.1:16 Consistent maintenance of varnish and anti-fouling paint remains essential to prevent long-term structural degradation and marine growth.

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