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Two professional surveyors inspected the structural integrity of a sailboat after the owners dismantled the interior, removed the mast, and detached the keel.0:13 The inspection revealed delamination between the hull and two primary stringers located near the keel and mast.14:10 Further investigation using an endoscope and percussion tapping identified areas where fiberglass layers near the keel plate failed to bond during the original manufacturing process.10:25 The surveyors also noted that the keel bolts were slightly bent.14:35 Despite these findings, the surveyors concluded the vessel is not a total loss and can be repaired to a standard potentially stronger than its original construction.11:06 The owners plan to remove the remaining floor structure to expose the full extent of the damage and will conduct further testing on the keel itself.16:14 The repair process remains ongoing as the owners coordinate with their insurance company to determine the next steps for structural restoration.

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