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Cleaning the hull at anchor

3 de agosto de 2020 · 9 min · 1K visualizações · Plage des Pesquiers

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Christophe cleans the hull of his boat while at anchor in Hyères, France, using a sponge and a scraper to remove marine growth.3:58 He performs the work while free-diving, noting that his recent apnea training with coach Jean-Luc Cazares significantly improved his ability to hold his breath for the task.8:36 The cleaning reveals persistent rust-colored stains on the keel that resist manual scrubbing, as well as untreated patches on the hull where the boat previously rested on cradle pads.6:23 Christophe observes that the rudder requires removal and maintenance, as it has accumulated significant fouling.6:34 He attributes the rapid growth of marine life on the hull to the boat's proximity to a local sewage outlet.7:16 While the manual cleaning improves the hull's condition, he concludes that a professional haul-out and proper antifouling application will be necessary for a long-term solution.5:43

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