Sailing Yabá · video

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The crew of the wooden schooner Yabá continues a major structural restoration by removing hull planks and assessing the condition of the internal ribs.7:11 Carpenter Zeca creates plywood stencils to replicate damaged frames, using them to measure and cut new timber replacements.2:57 The team uses chainsaws, crowbars, and hammers to strip the remaining hull planks, exposing the ribs for inspection and repair.7:28 To maintain structural integrity during the process, they install temporary support poles and retain specific planks that provide essential bracing.22:15

Work in the engine room involves removing rusted engine mounts and supports, which requires angle grinding stubborn bolts.12:26 The team identifies that previous repairs, which involved gluing over holes rather than replacing damaged wood, trapped moisture and accelerated rot.22:43 They plan to remove concrete ballast blocks to clear workspace and reduce stress on the weakened ribs.23:30 The project aims to replace compromised structural members and eliminate moisture traps to restore the vessel's hull integrity.

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