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The crew of the 45-ft sailboat NV completed a month-long refit at a fishing boat yard in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, after relaunching in early December.5:36 Yard work included hull repairs, antifouling, and mast modifications, though unforeseen hull issues and heavy rain delayed the schedule.6:16 The vessel remains in Kota Kinabalu while the crew searches for a replacement engine and funding for a new laminate mainsail.10:03 To offset costs, the owners are offering advertising space for company logos on the new sail.18:34 The crew is also recruiting a liveaboard nanny and a video editor to assist with content production as they prepare for upcoming offshore passages.13:31 Jo and Timo, who are expecting a child, chose to remain in Malaysia for the delivery due to the quality of local medical facilities and the proximity of the hospital to their marina.10:39

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