Sailing Yabá · video

What this video covers

The crew of Yabá continues the refit of their wooden sailboat in a shipyard, focusing on fiberglassing the pilot house roof and installing interior furniture.0:30 They apply three layers of fiberglass mat and woven cloth to the roof, using epoxy resin and working in sections to manage curing times and avoid air bubbles.0:42 To improve interior construction efficiency, they acquire a table saw for cutting custom wood pieces.8:11 They install a Purpleheart wood shield near the galley stove to serve as a safety barrier and handrail.10:00 The crew also prepares a bulkhead for varnishing, choosing to retain the original sanded finish on one wall while caulking and varnishing the seams.14:37 The shipyard utilizes a 70:1 ratio winch system powered by a 7.5 CV motor to maneuver heavy vessels on greased wooden tracks.16:45 The crew plans to finish the roof with fairing compound and polyurethane paint to ensure a waterproof seal for the mainsheet attachment point.22:11

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