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Thais Canado and Beto Toledo haul their boat out of the water at a shipyard in Aichi to undergo hull renovations and a mandatory survey required for navigation certificate renewal.3:58 The project involves extensive hull preparation, including removing old paint, grinding away rust, and eliminating unused through-hull fittings and piping.10:56 A surveyor uses ultrasonic thickness testing to inspect the steel hull, identifying areas that require additional steel plating for reinforcement.10:46 The crew manages the project while living in a nearby campsite to accommodate their dog, Gugão, as the boat remains uninhabitable during the work.7:25

The renovation includes replacing four fire extinguishers to meet safety certification standards at a cost of 460 euros.21:50 After two weeks of manual sanding and grinding, the shipyard applies a red antifouling paint to the hull.24:42 The team also addresses minor leaks discovered during the welding of new steel plates.25:29 The vessel remains in the yard for two months to complete the structural repairs and painting process.25:54

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