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Frankie and Pat complete a four-month structural rebuild by reattaching the keel to their boat.7:10 The process begins by lifting the vessel into slings and removing the support stands and welded cradle.0:29 Technicians perform a precise, millimeter-level alignment of the keel to the hull, using old screws to verify the fit before installing new keel bolts.2:23 Throughout the lift and seating process, the owners monitor the hull for structural sounds or cracks.5:54 Once the keel is secured and the boat’s weight rests on it, the team applies primer and anti-fouling paint to the keel, followed by an epoxy seal.6:50 With the keel successfully mounted, the focus shifts to the interior, where the crew begins reassembling and cutting new floorboards to complete the cabin floor.8:35 The structural integrity of the rebuild remains intact after the boat is lowered onto the keel.7:47

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