Sailing Yabá · video

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The crew of Yabá installs a hybrid electric and engine-heated water boiler in the engine room to provide hot water for the first time since moving aboard.6:42 They mount the unit in a tight space behind the freezer, routing hot water lines from the shower area through the bulkhead and using push-to-connect plumbing fittings.3:59 The electrical installation involves connecting the boiler to a 220V power source, drawing approximately 1400 watts during operation.14:48 While the plumbing system successfully holds pressure and fills the tank without leaks, the heating element fails to sustain operation, shutting down after 20 seconds of use.15:28 The crew defers further troubleshooting until the following day, leaving the engine-heating plumbing connections for a future project.9:06 The installation confirms that while the plumbing and electrical circuits are functional, the boiler unit requires additional diagnostic work to resolve the power-cycling issue.

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