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Brett Evans and Jade Evans perform structural restoration on a recently purchased, damaged sailboat.0:44 The project involves grinding away gel coat to identify and expose areas of fiberglass delamination.3:50 To manage the significant dust generated during the process, the crew uses plastic sheeting to seal the companionway and employs a dust-collection attachment on their wet-dry vacuum, which they report captures nearly all debris.6:30 Because the boat lacks functional refrigeration, the crew uses ice to keep drinks cold while working in protective suits.12:38 During the grinding, they discover standing water beneath the grid, indicating potential structural issues that may require further investigation into the galley and forward cabin.8:09 To improve respiratory protection against fiberglass dust, Brett wears an N95 mask underneath a respirator that was previously ill-fitting.10:54 The crew decides to board their dogs off-boat to prevent them from inhaling airborne particles.5:20

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