Sailing Yabá · video

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Ben and MP install a shower in their 88-ft wooden boat, Yabá, as part of an ongoing refit.13:04 The project involves tiling the shower walls, installing a shower head, and connecting the plumbing to a cold water supply.1:54 The crew uses SikaFlex to seal the tile installation and prevent leaks behind the wall.2:33 While the boiler remains to be connected to the engine and the 220-volt electrical system, the crew successfully tests the cold water shower head and confirms the plumbing is watertight.2:16 The installation includes a small soap holder and a ledge for toiletries.11:52 The crew plans to order additional tiles to complete the remaining wall sections after breaking half of their original supply.9:50 The project aims to improve living conditions on board, transitioning the interior from a bare, box-like state to a finished living space.5:35

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