Sailing Yabá · video

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The crew of Yabá upgrades the vessel’s running rigging and interior systems to improve safety, speed, and organization. They replace existing mainsheet pulleys with a heavy-duty system using soft shackles, opting for temporary anchor points until they can test the configuration in heavier winds and install a permanent traveler.3:28 To improve interior storage and climate control, they relocate a fridge-freezer unit next to the existing fridge and install a four-inch day-night solar vent in the bow locker to mitigate humidity.10:02 The project also includes installing custom purple heart handrails on the deck to provide secure tie-down points for gear and replacing a plastic furling cleat with a sturdier metal version to better manage sail reefing in high winds.17:12 Future plans involve installing individual two-inch diesel fillers for each of the four fuel tanks to accommodate high-flow fuel station hoses.13:18 Testing the new freezer and ventilation systems confirms the effectiveness of the current installation methods.7:39

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