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The crew of Catalpa hauls the vessel out at The Boat Works in Australia for a three-day maintenance period.0:40 Upon lifting, a high-pressure wash confirms that the antifouling work performed 12 months prior remains intact, with no blisters or structural damage to the hull.1:40 The maintenance schedule includes wet-sanding the bottom, applying new antifouling paint, and coating the propeller with PropSpeed.2:32 A marine engineer visiting the yard advises the crew to lap the propeller, a step they omitted during an earlier underwater installation.7:18 While attempting to remove the propeller to perform this task, the crew identifies slight movement in the gearbox shaft rather than the propeller itself.10:53 After completing the paint patches and topside cleaning, the crew returns the boat to the water on Thursday to avoid a five-day delay over the Easter holiday.9:29 The yard provides access to laundry facilities and trade supplies, facilitating a two-day turnaround for the antifouling process.12:05

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