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What this video covers

The crew of the Chez Boat completes a major refit in a shipyard in Titusville, Florida, preparing the vessel for relaunch.1:49 The project focuses on hull maintenance, including applying primer and antifouling paint to the hull, sail drive, and propeller.2:37 The team encounters logistical challenges with paint drying times, which fluctuate based on ambient temperature and humidity, requiring a strict schedule to ensure proper curing.4:43 They also repair the transom using gelcoat, which requires precise weighing of the catalyst to ensure structural integrity.17:53 To prepare the underwater gear, they clean the propeller and install new sacrificial anodes using marine-grade grease.22:14 The crew also tests a temporary washing machine installation, routing the discharge directly to the bilge pump.9:16 Despite difficulties matching paint colors ordered online, the team finishes the hull work and applies the boat's name to the transom before the scheduled launch.24:14 The refit concludes with the vessel ready for the water after several days of intensive labor and weather-related delays.

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