Sailing Yabá · video

What this video covers

Ben and MP renovate the interior of Yabá, focusing on bathroom bulkhead installation and framing for a decorative wall feature. Ben coats marine-grade copaiba plywood panels with epoxy resin to prevent rot, applying two coats to the back and one to the front before installation.2:47 MP paints the corridor bulkheads to provide a finished surface behind the new structures.6:26 Ben constructs a wooden frame for a canvas wall hanging using a miter jig and corner blocks to avoid drilling through the frame face.10:26 The project stalls when the crew fails to locate a staple gun required to mount the canvas.12:30 Additionally, Ben removes a salt-damaged lithium-ion battery from the boat for proper disposal after it fails following water exposure.4:11 The crew plans to install the pre-fabricated shower box components in the following days.13:47

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