Sailing Yabá · video

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The crew of Yabá completes several interior and exterior projects while preparing the boat for the holidays. Ben and MP refine the finishing method for three wooden cabinet doors, opting for a new technique that provides better depth and a cleaner interior appearance.8:14 They also install a decorative wall display featuring personal photos and artwork.1:47 Outside, the crew moves the dinghy onto the grass to install transom-mounted wheels, aiming to improve mobility for beach landings.11:06 Ben cleans the outboard engine with a fresh-water flush and prepares to through-bolt the wheel brackets to the dinghy’s transom, though he notes that limited access to the interior of the hull complicates the final fastening.11:22 Simultaneously, the team cleans the gray water box located beneath the galley sink, taking advantage of a removed siphon to perform maintenance on the plumbing system.15:58 The project concludes with the successful installation of the cabinet doors, which the crew notes improves both the aesthetics and ventilation of the storage area.16:49

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