Sailing Yabá · video

What this video covers

The crew of Yabá prepares for launch after a three-year refit by applying three coats of blue anti-fouling paint to the hull and positioning the vessel onto a transport crib.11:04 To ensure full coverage, the team lifts the boat using wooden wedges and supports, allowing them to paint areas previously obstructed by jack stands.1:06 Before applying the final coats, the crew installs a grounding plate, requiring a hole to be drilled through the hull and sealed with Sika.1:46 The team also welds new supports for the platform and installs three anodes on each side of the hull.23:29 Additionally, the owner drills a four-inch hole in the transom to accommodate a new exhaust tube, ensuring a downward angle to prevent water ingress.29:19 The superstructure receives a final coat of Alaska white paint.25:08 The boat now sits on the crib, marking the final stage of preparation before returning to the water.33:10

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