Sailing Yabá · video

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The 50-ton wooden vessel Yabá achieves a speed of 6 knots in 12 to 15 knots of wind while flying three of its four sails.1:58 The crew tests the emergency tiller during a coastal passage to verify its functionality before an actual need arises.0:59 While anchored in Florianopolis, Brazil, the owners prioritize interior outfitting to improve liveability, specifically focusing on the installation of a new marine toilet and grey water plumbing.6:17 The project involves constructing a wooden floor base for the head, sealing planks with Sikaflex, and configuring a bypass valve system to route waste either directly overboard or into a holding tank.19:26 The installation includes an electric pump and custom-painted interior walls.25:00 The crew plans to finalize the plumbing connections and electrical wiring to complete the system.30:50 The vessel awaits a fourth sail currently at a local sailmaker to improve performance.17:44

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