Sailing Yabá · video

What this video covers

The crew of Yabá, a boat undergoing a major refit in a shipyard, is finalizing the installation of standing rigging and underwater lighting. Professional riggers from Florianopolis are measuring, cutting, and fitting stainless steel shrouds to ensure the mast remains plumb.0:25 The team is reusing existing hardware where possible, swapping shorter wires to different positions to avoid unnecessary coupling pieces.1:30 Simultaneously, the crew is installing Lumitech underwater lights, including four small units and two larger Quattro models at the bow and stern.8:57 These lights feature dual-color white and blue output, toggled by cycling the power switch.9:12 Below the waterline, the hull work is nearing completion, with the side keel extension and plank replacement finished.13:58 Remaining tasks before launch include applying anodes, anti-fouling paint, and prop speed coating to the propeller and light housings.13:22 Once the shipyard completes the final hull repairs, the boat will be moved to a crib for the final underwater preparations before entering the water.14:31

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