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Recommissioning a boat after a four-month winter storage period involves extensive maintenance, including rigging, engine systems, and interior restoration. The crew installs the mainsail, genoa, and staysail, noting the importance of proper batten placement and UV-protection strips.4:53 Engine maintenance includes replacing a cracked raw water strainer, which requires adapting 28.5 mm plumbing to 25 mm fittings.13:41 The project also involves servicing marine toilet pumps by replacing internal seals that failed during storage.20:42 Cosmetic work includes sanding and re-varnishing cockpit woodwork and window frames, though the process is complicated by the failure of a power sander, forcing manual labor.8:02 The crew manages these tasks while dealing with physical challenges, including heat exhaustion and minor injuries sustained in tight, inaccessible bilge spaces.17:30 The project highlights the recurring nature of boat maintenance and the logistical difficulties of sourcing parts and tools while living aboard.

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