Sailing Yabá · video

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The crew of Yabá completes final structural and electrical preparations for launch at a shipyard. They install a bobstay system for the stern platform, welding stainless steel plates and rings to the hull to support the structure, while consulting with an engineer to ensure load-bearing accuracy.4:09 The electrical work includes configuring a 24-volt battery bank to power a Victron MultiPlus inverter-charger, successfully testing the 220-volt AC system for onboard appliances.8:11 Solar panels are mounted on the pilot house roof using aluminum supports, with a gap left underneath to facilitate airflow and cooling.14:26 The crew also tests the navigation and underwater lights, confirming the system's functionality before the scheduled launch.17:01 Additionally, they upcycle a damaged inflatable dinghy by filling it with expanding polyurethane foam and reinforcing the exterior with fiberglass to create a rigid, durable tender.24:09 As the shipyard clears space by launching another vessel, the crew prepares to move Yabá onto the launch crib.18:57

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