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The crew of a cruising sailboat performs a haul-out for bottom maintenance, focusing on hull cleaning, sanding, and applying antifouling paint. After four months in the water, the hull requires scraping to remove barnacles and marine growth.1:29 The owner sands down damaged areas of the existing finish, applies a two-component epoxy primer to bare spots, and prepares the surface for a new coat of International Micron antifouling paint.21:45 The project includes replacing sacrificial anodes on the hull and rudder to prevent corrosion.29:02 To protect the fenders from abrasion and extend their lifespan, the crew fabricates custom covers using stretch fabric, which they prefer over rigid or non-stretch materials that fail during contact.18:51 The work takes place in a marina setting, where the crew also manages electrical connections for shore power and performs minor interior cosmetic repairs.4:36 The maintenance period concludes with a social gathering to celebrate the captain's birthday with friends from a neighboring vessel.31:35

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