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After a 10-year rebuild, the 48-tonne fishing trawler Brewpeg undergoes a successful initial launch and wet test.5:41 The crew performs the launch in two stages, first lowering the vessel into the water while suspended in travel lift slings to inspect for hull leaks and seacock integrity.0:28 During this hour-long test, the team verifies that all fuel tanks and the crash bulkhead remain bone-dry.11:18 A small amount of brown water found in the bilge is identified as a discharge from the keel cooling system rather than a hull breach.10:22 The vessel sits level in the water, requiring only minor ballast adjustments with fuel and water to reach its final design trim.22:20 Following the inspection, the boat is hauled back out for final adjustments before its permanent launch.0:49 The project, funded by community support and volunteer labor, confirms the structural integrity of the hull and the effectiveness of the new engine and gearbox installation.10:50

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