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Refitting a sailboat for Mediterranean cruising involves a series of maintenance tasks, including rigging repairs, engine servicing, and hull preparation. The crew replaces a snapped bolt on the boom’s topping lift and mainsheet attachment point, then steps the mast.0:03 They install a new fuel separator filter and housing, bleeding the engine to ensure a leak-free fuel system.3:58 Hull maintenance includes filling a keyhole-shaped osmosis blister with fiberglass chop strand mat and epoxy, followed by sanding and applying a two-tone anti-fouling paint scheme.6:45 The crew also polishes the hull using automotive-grade polishing compound and T-cut.14:46 To address limited freshwater storage, they attempt to install a 127-liter flexible water tank, though they abandon the project due to missing caps.16:16 Additional upgrades include adopting a pressure cooker to reduce gas consumption and fabricating a mosquito net hood for the hatches.3:13 The boat is prepared for launch following these repairs.23:09

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