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The crew of the 45-ft vessel Catalpa prepares the hull and propeller for relaunch by applying TotalBoat epoxy barrier coat and anti-fouling paint. After stripping the old gel coat and applying the barrier, the crew coats the entire hull with two layers of anti-fouling paint, adding extra coats to the leading edges, waterline, and rudder.4:27 The propeller, which shows significant pitting from electrolysis, receives a four-step PropSpeed treatment.0:54 This process involves a metal conditioner, an etching primer, and a clear coat, requiring precise timing and clean application to ensure adhesion on the damaged surface.10:42 The crew masks the shaft, cutlass bearings, and anodes before application.11:14 While the bottom work is complete, the boat remains on the hard due to a malfunctioning travel lift at the yard.9:23 The crew plans to relaunch once the lift is repaired and a replacement sail arrives.9:10 Proper surface preparation and strict adherence to application timing are critical for successful anti-fouling and propeller coating.

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