Sailing Yabá · vídeo

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Ben and MP modify fixed windows on their wooden boat, Yabá, to function as emergency escape hatches. The project involves cutting the window frames in half to allow the outer section to push outward, ensuring the hatch does not catch on the hull structure during an emergency.2:16 The crew installs hinges between the wood and the wall to prevent tampering from the outside and uses custom-made boxes with rubber seals to ensure the hatches remain watertight.4:45 To prevent rot, they seal all seams with Sikaflex and apply polyurethane varnish and epoxy-based paint to the exposed wood.6:43 During the interior refit, the crew transitions from using heavy-duty 20-volt DeWalt drills to smaller, more maneuverable Makita drills, which provide better control when working on furniture and tight corners.9:51 The project concludes with a successful test of the escape hatch, confirming the mechanism is functional, waterproof, and provides a viable exit route in the event of a galley fire.19:54

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