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The 23-meter steel ketch Millennium undergoes an extensive refit at a boatyard in Langkawi, Malaysia, to address widespread structural rust and convert the vessel from a surf-focused boat into a dive-capable cruiser.Watch The restoration involves sandblasting the hull, replacing rusted sections of the engine exhaust, and installing new furling systems for the sails.5:41 Significant structural issues emerge beneath the flooring, where inaccessible water tanks show severe corrosion and pinhole leaks, requiring the crew to cut open the deck and weld new steel plates.10:31 The team also cleans the diesel tanks to remove bacterial contamination and installs a new Garmin transducer.12:54 To accommodate dive gear, the crew modifies interior benches by cutting larger storage access points and replacing steel covers with lighter wood.16:33 The project includes applying a new paint scheme and Coppercoat antifouling.18:19 The refit highlights the necessity of constant maintenance on large steel vessels, particularly in areas where design prevents routine inspection of the hull and tank integrity.

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