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Ben and Alie repair extensive reef damage to their boat, Keanu, after a grounding incident.0:11 The repair process involves grinding down to the primary fiberglass layer, rebuilding the hull, and applying multiple coats of paint.0:21 Once seaworthy, they transit to the main marina in Papeete, Tahiti, where they secure a temporary spot at the free dock with assistance from friends on the vessel Someday Island.1:45 Following the repairs, the couple takes a ferry to a neighboring island to swim with humpback whales under the guidance of researcher Dr. Michael Poole.2:57 The trip includes hiking and a visit to a resort in Moorea.11:34 The couple concludes the period by getting married on a beach in French Polynesia.13:27

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