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The owners of a cruising sailboat perform extensive hull maintenance and engine repairs while hauled out at a shipyard in Fiji. The maintenance routine includes sanding the hull to remove barnacle remnants and old antifouling paint, followed by the application of a two-component primer and new antifouling.6:09 The crew avoids using metal scrapers to remove marine growth, opting for plastic or wood tools to prevent damaging the hull's gelcoat or existing paint layers.5:37 Interior tasks include sanding and revarnishing the galley woodwork using 180 and 220-grit sandpaper.3:08 The engine, which had been disassembled for weeks, undergoes reassembly by a professional mechanic, including the installation of a reconditioned heat exchanger.25:28 The crew also lubricates the propeller shaft with WD-40 to resolve noise issues caused by prolonged storage.21:40 After completing the hull work and verifying the integrity of the through-hull fittings, the boat is prepared for relaunch.23:39

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