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After four months of intensive refit work, the project boat nears completion at a local boatyard.19:44 The extensive restoration includes a full exterior paint job, new teak transom platform inserts, and a complete interior overhaul.4:13 The crew replaced the plumbing system using Uponor Aquapex connectors and installed a new sink.17:45 Custom cushions were fabricated using one-inch waterproof foam topped with an additional inch of comfort foam.20:36 The owner also modified the battery box to accommodate a new lithium battery bank and programmed the Max Prop propeller pitch for forward and reverse operation.9:51 The yard team sanded and refinished the deck, while the owner removed old speakers and filled the resulting holes.13:35 The boat is scheduled for a final lift to paint the underside of the keel before launching.14:28 The project demonstrates the scale of a comprehensive refit, requiring a team of 16 workers over four months to complete structural repairs, cosmetic upgrades, and mechanical system updates.19:38

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