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One Last Job Before We Launch Our Wooden Boat — Sailing Yabá
May 31, 2026 · 27 min · 72K views · Brazil
Woman measures hull of wooden boat Yabá on slipway
What this video covers
Applying three coats of antifouling paint to the wooden hull of the sailboat Yabá marks the final maintenance task before the vessel returns to the water.0:22 The crew initially attempted to apply the paint manually using rollers and brushes, a labor-intensive process requiring multiple people to reach areas obstructed by support wedges and the keel.6:00 To improve efficiency and coverage, they hired neighbors to apply the final two coats using an airless spray compressor, which provided a more even finish than manual rolling.11:34 The crew then manually touched up the waterline and areas around through-hull fittings and the transducer to ensure complete protection.10:04 After completing the painting, they removed the masking tape from the hull and grounding plates, a final step before the scheduled launch on the evening tide.17:30 The project concludes a month-long haul-out period in a Brazilian shipyard, with the owners aiming to maintain the hull integrity for three years by avoiding long-term anchorage in single locations.4:17
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