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A 44-foot boat undergoes a comprehensive maintenance haul-out, including bottom paint preparation, fuel system cleaning, and sail drive seal replacement. To address diesel fuel contamination, the crew removes the tank access cover, manually cleans the bottom, and cycles the fuel through a new Racor water separator and filter unit.4:01 They adopt a permanent practice of filtering all fuel from jerry cans through an external pump and filter system before it enters the tank to prevent future microbial growth.14:56 The sail drive maintenance involves draining the oil, removing the anode and shaft, and replacing the seals after packing the bearing saddle with grease.9:40 For the bottom job, the crew grinds the hull, adjusts the waterline using a laser level, and applies a two-part epoxy barrier coat in small, manageable batches to prevent premature hardening.26:10 To protect the water-based epoxy from rain during the 36-hour curing window, they construct a protective plastic tenting system around the hull.20:39

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