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A couple is rebuilding an Allegro Vivace 44.5-foot sailboat in São Paulo, Brazil, for future circumnavigation.1:42 The project, which has spanned two and a half years with an estimated year of work remaining, involves a complete structural overhaul of the hull and deck.2:31 The vessel features a unique double-hull construction with 16mm of external fibreglass, a corrugated core with 240 structural ribs, and an internal hull layer ranging from 5mm to 6mm.3:27 The builders incorporated plasticisers into the polyester resin to allow for hull flex without cracking.3:55 The design includes a central keel section 40cm wide and up to 5cm thick, along with redundant standing rigging intended to keep the mast upright if a stay fails.5:07 Interior modifications include a custom wet locker, a dedicated space for a washing machine, and a reconfigured layout that opens the galley to the main salon.10:02 The boat carries over 900 litres of water in integrated tanks and is designed for tiller steering.11:30

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