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Thilo, Leonie, and Georg remove the mast from their boat by sliding it over the railing onto the ground.0:48 They secure the mast to a wooden support beam with tension straps and ropes, then pivot the assembly over the side of the hull.0:24 Two people manage the mast from the deck while two others guide the base toward the ground.1:01 Despite the weight of the mast and the onset of rain, the team successfully lowers it without damage.3:55 Following the mast removal, the crew sands down wooden interior beams in the engine room to prepare them for a white paint finish.4:27 They install the refinished boards using new hardware, completing the engine room renovation before a scheduled port closure due to COVID-19 restrictions.6:33 Improvising rigging and support structures requires careful coordination to prevent the mast from shifting or falling during the transition from the deck to the ground.

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