Sailing Yabá · video

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Ben and MP continue the restoration of their sailboat, Yabá, by installing a new muffler and constructing a dedicated engine room floor.11:40 To ensure proper exhaust flow, they mount the muffler at a height that allows the outlet to point directly toward the transom, using Purple Heart planks to build a sturdy, level support structure over the existing hull frames.10:48 The installation involves securing the muffler with stainless steel hose clamps and connecting it to the engine’s exhaust hose.19:13 While waiting for the muffler’s fairing compound to cure, the crew also prepares the cat head for future whisker stay installation and adds mooring cleats to the bow.2:54 The project remains dependent on external fabrication for the stainless steel through-hull fitting on the transom and the black water tank.7:59 The crew transitions from daily updates to a weekly posting schedule to focus their energy on completing the remaining tasks required for launch.0:29

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