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A 1976 Vindö 32, a 28-foot Swedish-built sloop, underwent a four-year structural and cosmetic refit after sustaining significant damage in a boatyard accident.0:16 The owners replaced the original wheel steering with a tiller to increase cockpit space and installed a removable traveler system.2:01 Structural repairs included re-laminating the deck-to-hull joint and repairing a six-foot crack in the fiberglass-covered cabin top.5:25 The cockpit features high mahogany coamings for weather protection and modified floorboard latches for improved engine access.3:09 On deck, the owners welded a custom anchor support and modified the windlass to accommodate rope-to-chain splices while keeping the locker dry.9:46 Interior modifications include a reconfigured chart table with an open-view layout, a new electrical panel, and a sliding sink in the head.14:24 The boat utilizes a 100-liter water tank integrated into the keel and an alcohol-fueled two-burner stove in the galley.21:17 Proper outboard motor placement remains critical to ensure the wind vane maintains a clear, unobstructed reading of the wind.7:52

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