Sailing Yabá · video

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The crew prepares the restored wooden boat Yabá for relaunch at a shipyard after a three-year refit. Final preparations include installing stainless steel standing rigging, mounting the exhaust flange, and applying PropSpeed to the propeller to prevent marine growth.2:23 The crew also applies Lightspeed coating to Lumitech Sea Blaze Quadro and Mini underwater lights.18:54 Using a winch-based cradle system, the shipyard team shifts the boat from its long-term storage position toward the water.7:15 The crew maintains a final checklist covering anodes, antifouling, grounding plates, and transducer installation, while noting that the high-water alarm and prop knife remain pending.21:35 The boat is positioned for final touch-ups before the scheduled splash.18:29 Completing the refit and moving the vessel to the water marks a major milestone in the project, though interior work remains ongoing.23:25

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