Sailing Yabá · video

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The crew of Yabá prepares for launch by applying bronze primer and anti-fouling paint to the hull while finalizing the vessel's solar power system. Because anti-fouling paint should not remain exposed to air for more than seven days before immersion, the team delayed this step until the launch date was certain.13:41 Ben and MP, assisted by family members, power-wash the hull and apply two layers of primer to the bottom.3:03 Simultaneously, the crew completes the electrical installation by connecting four solar panels in series to a Victron MPPT charge controller.10:07 Using the Victron Connect app, they verify the system is successfully charging the battery bank, recording an output of over 1800 watts during a test.12:54 The team also clears debris from the shipyard crib to facilitate moving the boat toward the water.Watch These final preparations mark the transition from long-term restoration to imminent launch.

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