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Detaching the keel

Extreme precision

Extreme precision

Extreme care is required at this stage, as the two cranes have to lift the hull a millimetre at time.The yacht must remain absolutely straight. Above all, the hull, which is already in a delicate state due to the decayed planks, should not be damaged here.


 
 
 
Bevelled bolt

Bevelled bolt

One of the keel bolts was originally inserted at an angle, now splitting the keel base apart.


 
 
 
Free

Free

After hours of strenuous work, the ballast section was finally detached from the keel base.


 
 
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