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A comprehensive refit of a 34-foot Vela Mar sailboat, conducted in Salvador, Brazil, between April and July 2025, totaled approximately R$ 88,545 in market-value costs.2:43 The project addressed structural maintenance, including osmosis repair on the hull, rudder system overhauls, and deck repainting.8:30 Significant upgrades included the installation of a custom rigid doghouse, which required R$ 15,000 for design, R$ 25,000 for molding, and R$ 29,000 for lamination.27:43 Additional expenses covered stainless steel repairs, a complete replacement of the freshwater plumbing system with a manifold-based distribution setup, and new canvas work for the Genoa.20:16 While the total market cost reached R$ 88,545, the owner’s actual out-of-pocket expenditure was reduced to R$ 34,216 for the core refit phase due to corporate sponsorships and trade-in services.16:16 The project highlights the necessity of managing "scope creep" during extensive boat renovations and the importance of preparing older vessels for offshore passage-making.

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