Sailing Yabá · video

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The crew of Yabá, a boat undergoing a full restoration, reconfigures the interior layout to create an open-concept social area near the helm.8:10 After removing all original bulkheads and furniture due to rot and termite damage, the owners install a custom wooden countertop that serves as a multi-purpose workspace.0:30 To accommodate the new layout, they fabricate a custom stainless steel gimbal support for the stove and oven, ensuring the unit remains level despite the boat's non-symmetrical deck beams and curved hull shape.19:18 The installation involves precise alignment of ash hardwood brackets against plywood surfaces and the use of washers to eliminate lateral movement in the gimbal mechanism.20:31 The crew also reuses salvaged spindles from previous stairs to build a safety railing around the new countertop.14:10 By opening the space between the upper and lower decks, the owners improve connectivity and flow, opting to defer the installation of a secondary galley sink and stove until they gain experience living aboard.8:21

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