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After an eight-month absence, the owners of a sailboat moored in Luperon, Dominican Republic, return to find the vessel in a state of neglect and disrepair.9:29 Upon arrival, they discover a heavily rusted companionway lock that requires a hammer to breach.13:57 Inside, the cabin shows signs of mold on the ceiling and bedding, necessitating a thorough cleaning and the disposal of damaged soft goods.14:27 The dinghy, purchased shortly before their departure, has suffered UV damage to its adhesive, causing it to lose air and requiring repairs.19:55 Additionally, the outboard motors fail to start, forcing the crew to paddle to shore.20:46 While the boat remained in a designated hurricane hole, a fire broke out at a nearby fishing dock shortly after the owners left, though their vessel remained undamaged.9:53 Local workers were hired to scrape the boat's bottom for 60 euros.21:20 The crew is currently focused on cleaning the interior, installing solar panels, and securing local SIM cards to restore functionality to the boat.20:56

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