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Carlota cleans the hull of Vegvisir while docked at Chiapas Marina, Mexico, to prepare the vessel for the upcoming Pacific season and to identify gelcoat damage.0:30 The cleaning process reveals spider-web cracks and chips across the hull that were previously obscured by dirt and oxidation.1:11 To remove stubborn stains and rust, she applies Fairey descaling and deoxidizing cleaner, followed by a Zadira magic sponge for deep cleaning.1:32 After washing the hull, she uses blue painter's tape to mark every gelcoat imperfection for future repair, noting that while many cracks are small, some could potentially allow water ingress.2:46 She also addresses the transom, where previous paint had cracked due to poor quality, improper catalyst ratios, or application in direct sunlight.3:43 She stripped the transom using 80-grit sandpaper to expose the original gelcoat.3:49 The hull is now prepped and marked for upcoming structural repairs to both horizontal and vertical surfaces.4:08

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