Sailing Yabá · video

What this video covers

Ben and MP prepare their boat, Yabá, for departure by completing a series of final refit projects during a one-week shipyard stop. The crew focuses on installing a new anchor light and deck light on the mast, requiring a custom hardwood mounting block to avoid drilling new holes in the mast cap. They also prepare to install a new VHF radio, a GPS antenna for the AIS, and a custom crane for lifting the outboard engine. To organize the interior, they commission a local workshop to cut plywood furniture components using a CNC machine, significantly accelerating the assembly process compared to their previous manual methods. The crew plans to finalize these installations, including new cushions and a large storage cupboard, before weighing anchor to head north along the coast. The project list remains extensive, but the crew maintains a strict deadline for their upcoming departure.

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