Sailing Yabá · video

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The restoration of the wooden schooner Yabá focuses on rebuilding the vessel's structural backbone, specifically the forefoot, keel, and stern post.0:41 After removing rotted sections, the crew fabricates new timber components to replace the damaged stern post and forefoot, which houses the propeller shaft.2:44 Workers use stencils derived from the original, degraded wood to cut new frames and structural members from fresh timber.1:15 The process involves iterative fitting, where pieces are measured, cut, chiseled, and tested against the hull to ensure flush joints and proper alignment for future planking.20:39 Beyond the hull work, the crew removes the engine and its anti-vibration mounts to facilitate cleaning, sandblasting, and rust prevention.22:35 By the end of the project phase, the new forefoot is successfully installed, marking the first major structural replacement in the restoration.21:02 The team plans to proceed by installing the keel and then working upward to replace damaged frames and hull planks.23:54

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