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Mads and Ava have acquired a 44-foot Antares catamaran that sustained severe structural damage during Hurricane Dorian in 2019.Watch The vessel, formerly named Carefree, suffered a crushed hardtop, cabin top, and starboard hull after another boat landed on it during the storm.2:29 Previous owner Brian performed extensive initial repairs, including using bottle jacks to realign the hull and rebuilding the cabin bulkhead and deck using original PDQ laminating schemes.3:12 The current refit plan prioritizes making the boat seaworthy and capable of maneuvering under its own power to allow for relocation if necessary.5:57 Key upcoming tasks include inspecting aluminum water and diesel tanks, reinstalling engines, and servicing the Jafa rack and pinion steering system.7:19 The project also requires re-laminating areas where previous repairs were exposed to excessive UV radiation.4:56 Immediate short-term goals involve cleaning the salvage yard site, installing air conditioning, and constructing permanent stairs to replace the current ladder.1:54 The project concludes with the completion of the foredeck tramp ramp using Alexseal paint and mohair rollers.11:59

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