A bordo del Thalia · video

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The wooden sailboat Thalia undergoes a haul-out at the Yacht Club San Isidro for hull maintenance after seven years in the water.5:47 The crew lifts the vessel using a crane to inspect the underwater hull and topsides.1:55 Despite the long duration in the water, the hull requires no caulking, as the seams remain tight and the structure shows no signs of water intrusion.6:42 The maintenance process involves applying four coats of red lead primer to the hull, followed by two coats of copper-based antifouling paint.6:47 The crew also refinishes the topsides with synthetic paint applied via spray gun.4:49 After seven days on the hard, the boat is relaunched.9:02 The project confirms the structural integrity of the wooden hull and restores the vessel's protective coatings for future passages.

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