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Maintenance on the boat includes applying two coats of paint to the deck and preparing to install non-slip surfacing using a 450-gram additive.3:58 Plans for the rig involve constructing a custom wooden boom based on drawings from Hanneke to optimize reefing points and attachment hardware for the jib sheet.16:59 The current Yankee sail causes mast bending in winds exceeding 18 knots, prompting a transition to a cutter rig setup with Dyneema hanks for improved sail handling.17:25 Electrical repairs are underway to rewire one of the engines and replace a faulty relay that currently requires manual starting with a screwdriver.19:29 A significant setback involves the discovery of dry rot, which necessitates ongoing treatment with borax powder to combat moisture and fungal growth.23:16 Despite the demoralizing nature of the rot, the goal remains to complete these refit projects in preparation for an Atlantic crossing in June 2026.29:28 Future tasks include installing a wheel-driven autopilot and a new windlass.19:22

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