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During a scheduled splash day, the crew of the 30-foot sailboat Good, Bad, and Ugly encountered multiple mechanical failures that forced them to remain in the boatyard for additional repairs. The steering system failed when the backing plate for the steering quadrant snapped, rendering the wheel unusable.5:53 The crew removed the damaged component and had a local technician fabricate a replacement from half-inch aluminum.18:53 While reinstalling the steering cables, the owner verified the cable routing by marking them with tape to ensure correct directional response.16:46 Simultaneously, the crew addressed bottom paint damage caused by the lift straps, which required sanding and re-application of paint, and replaced a failing manual marine toilet with an electric model.7:01 The owner also inspected through-hull fittings, confirming that a specific fitting under the sink required replacement due to material degradation.4:56 The project required several days of additional work in the boatyard to allow the bottom paint to cure properly before relaunching.10:53

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