Restoring our sailboat's RIGGING: Backstay fix & Mast varnish with FPV Footage

Restoring our sailboat's RIGGING: Backstay fix & Mast varnish with FPV Footage - Sailing Yabá 214

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16 күн бұрын

Bringing Yabá from wreck to dreamy! Episode 214
In this episode of our boat restoration, we take you up our masts to make them ready to receive the long-awaited sails! And while up there, we spot a huge sea creature. What was it?!
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Recently we decided to purchase a two-masted wooden schooner in Brazil. The fun detail about our story is that the boat we bought was sinking and relying on many bilge pumps to survive so we had to lift it onto the dry to start a full refit. Once the boat was lifted (for the first time in her life) we realized that the work needed was much more than expected. Between bailing or accepting the challenge, we decided to go for the second option. Watch us as we bring Yabá back to life with the help of an amazing team of traditional shipwrights, sharing every phase of the process, overcoming the highs and lows and having fun along the way.
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@SailingYaba 15 күн бұрын

Have you seen a sea lion before? We were so stoked about the encounter!!

@creageous 14 күн бұрын

I have seen the sea lions that take over an entire wharf in San Francisco, CA, USA. They can get mean and aggressive, so nobody can't get onto the wharf. They are huge and have big pointy tusks that are very intimidating.

@garybaris139 14 күн бұрын

I live in Cape Town South Africa and we have them frequenting our harbours and have become quite tame in the smaller fishing harbours. Some some are so tame that they perform tricks for the tourists in exchange for treats. In fixing the cap to the clamp below it, I'd not weld it because it will make future maintenance almost impossible without removing much of the rigging. Just weld brackets to them and bolt the brackets together. I fully agree with fixing the cable between the masts to the cap. the way it is now exerts a shearing force to the wood of the mast between the cap and the clamp the cable is fastened to. The chain you were looking at removing serves the purpose of preventing the extended piece of mast from being able to slide down. If you remove it (I agree that it is a terrible solution) you must replace it with something else that can perform the same function. Whatever you put in there must be pre-tensioned before you tension up your rigging else you may get the mast extension moving as you tension the rigging.

@nmauch 14 күн бұрын

Yes there are a lot of them in Northern California! Wonder if they are following the penguins (that is, food) as they migrate? Looks like challenging work on the mast. Kudos!

@kinbailey310 15 күн бұрын

Those walkie talkies come in headset versions so they are hands free. They have been dubbed the marriage savers by the Gone with the Wynns channel.

@blaise2628 15 күн бұрын

FYI from a Google search... "When aluminum and stainless steel are combined, they can corrode due to a chemical process called galvanic corrosion. This happens when the two dissimilar metals are exposed to an electrolyte, which transfers electrons from the positively charged material (anode) to the negatively charged material (cathode). In the case of aluminum and stainless steel, the aluminum acts as the anode and is preferentially attacked, causing it to weaken and deteriorate faster."

@hardhead5700 15 күн бұрын

Didn't see any dissimilar metals joined in this video.

@johnnunn8688 14 күн бұрын

@@hardhead5700I saw what looked like bronze but I don’t think it was joined to anything 🤷‍♂️.

@gardnep 14 күн бұрын

I think it was all stainless, full marks for the welding, any process even drilling is not easy.

@edwardtimberlake4646 15 күн бұрын

Hi Ben. Nothing is simple! I am impressed with your ability to work up the mast as and deal with the height, and other related stuff. I realise this is not being very helpful, but I have been curious to know for before you launched, why you did not have the masts dismounted, and deal with their total maintenance and restoration at that point and when it would, to all intents, have been easier. Hope you will enlighten me, and of course I wish you all the luck in getting them fixed while in position, and afloat. Good luck and stay safe. Ted

@malreynolds9591 15 күн бұрын

It's Sunday, so it's Yaba time :)

@peterrahill9263 14 күн бұрын

"Yabá-dabá-DOO!" Yes - another good and fun episode.

@Jonathand.Elixson 15 күн бұрын

I can't get over Yab'a looks in the water, sets in the water so nice. Y'all hard work paid off. Congratulations!!!

@SailingYaba 15 күн бұрын

Right? She's so beautiful! After so long on the hard we kind of forgot... but we are in love now!

@jamesvanian5524 15 күн бұрын

For your determination and hard work. All the best. James.

@SailingYaba 15 күн бұрын

Thank you so so much James!!

@jackrichards1863 7 күн бұрын

F Yea! You're the real deal Ben. Up that mast doing it the way sailors from the days of square rigs get up there and make it happen and no mistakes. Though I'm lost for any reason not to have done the masts up before they were raised while in the shipyard?😂 Nice size house on the water . Very cool.

@craigkaschan4822 14 күн бұрын

As someone mentioned this should have been done on the slip. Good job can’t wait to see Yaba sailing again.

@scorsagain 12 күн бұрын

That mast transformation was beautiful. Please stay safe.

@jonathenbishop1119 13 күн бұрын

Y'all have come such a long way in your journey. We are proud of you, two.

@allenclark1914 15 күн бұрын

Every time you show Yaba with the drone shots it is amazing , thinking of the long journey and how she looks so beautiful in the water. Of course every day you continue to make her closer to getting dressed in sails and finishing projects. Love your episodes, ❤ as always much love and best wishes .

@SailingYaba 15 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@gardnep 14 күн бұрын

Sea lion probably ate the penguin. Who need the gym when you are climbing a mast. Great job to lend your power. Thanks for the video.

@simsjef 14 күн бұрын

Ben when you were cutting with your reciprocal saw, I thought of MP because her electrical work allowed you to charge batteries for the saw. What a great team you both are and good neighbors sharing your electrical power and your welder with others. This is one great channel.

@seanhanlon5867 15 күн бұрын

Be very care when welding anything stainless with electrodes, the slag very often pings right off and makes a B-line for the eyes..wear safety specks with that stuff Ben. I'm a welder myself and that shit is dangerous. 👊🏻👋🏻

@SteinVarjord 15 күн бұрын

About the mast top attachment steel thingy: The whole thing is wrong. Don’t repair it. Sure you can weld on a longer tube to improve it some, but this was rigged for tourist sailing, only light wind sailing. No matter how much you improve it, it’s still just wrong. It creates huge bending loads and point loads on the wood. That’s a major failure waiting to happen, at the worst possible moment… Do something completely different, like take inspiration from how classic boats are rigged. Big loads need to be aligned, not create huge bending loads as this is. The most classic way is to have spliced loops at the end of ropes or wires. They have a leather padding and are put around the mast top. Then there are wooden blocking under them to keep the from sliding down the mast. This is the simplest possible way, which will always align and has the fewest possible failure points. It’s also lighter and cheaper. The rig has massive forces when the weather is up. That’s when you really need the rig to work. Motoring without sails in big waves is a nightmare. And yes, I’ve sailed across big oceans many times. Also designed and built some boats. Not just an armchair “specialist”. Don’t mess with essential structural elements of the boat systems. This piece is undisputedly one such.

@briansmythe3000 14 күн бұрын

Unfortunally They Don"t want Too hear Constructive Critisim, all They want Too hear is great Job Every thing Is Fine , If they really Do plan on taking this boat out In the Open ocean , It will be Under way more stresses as your Pointed out , Than it was designed for

@tomeidt7057 11 күн бұрын

I've tried to comment things like this before. They must know by now this isn't really a sailboat. They're just keeping up the expectation of their viewers who seem to be mostly non sailors or amateur sailors. Dismal sail area with a round keel and not nearly enough weight. Someone crudely adapted some found rollerfurling headsails to a tourist boat. She's gonna be a pig to sail. It'll be an good coastal cruiser if the engine holds up. The sails will save fuel on anything below a beam reach in light winds. She might even motorsail to windward a bit

@Davidcallard 14 күн бұрын

Just a thought: when you hoist your sails for the first time. Do it in a light air and raise the sail slowly while keeping a sharp eye on the rigging of the. mast for any signs of the strain anywhere. Best of luck to you and MP 😅❤

@jonasmichaelmoir9378 14 күн бұрын

Looking great guys! I totally understand how difficult it is to finish projects that aren't the funnest things to do... Always starting is harder than the work itself...Cheers from Ukraine!:)💙💛

@chupitos2269 14 күн бұрын

That's a great job! The mast is looking really nice. Instead of pulling the rope you could lock it at the base of the mast than using 2 prusik or marchand knots to ascend on the rope, one knot tied to your chest and the other one with a strap to your foot, you just straight your leg while moving up the chest knot, then put your weight on the chest knot, bring up the leg knot and repeat. It takes a bit of coordination but when you mastered the technique you'll be up the mast in minutes! Plus if the rope is long enough MP from below can undo the side you're not tied in and lowering you down to deck if needed. As always fair winds

@bobuncle8704 14 күн бұрын

Seeing you spend so much time up the mast takes me back to my youth. I spent almost 10 years in communications, and I did do most of the tower work for the company. Much of it was 60’ to 150’, but there were a few times I was at 400 feet. Boy, oh boy, how I miss those days.

@DonFarmer-hq5sw 15 күн бұрын

Ben here’s an idea for sanding under the shrouds. Buy a couple of belt sander belts , about one inch wide and thirty inches long. Cut them and hold one end in each hand to pull the belt back and forth, sanding the side away from you. 😊

@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 15 күн бұрын

Hire a large pipe lini 2:34 shiner with sanding belts long and wide enough to wrap half way round a mast or boom.. just keep it moving so you don't get steps in what your sanding.

@aaronpaul5990 15 күн бұрын

The mast is such a nice wood ... and its thankfully easy to tell which part you have sanded and which part isnt yet xD

@SailingYaba 15 күн бұрын

true!!

@TheStinsonsteve 12 күн бұрын

Looks awesome! You guys are kicking ass!

@brentchalmers1436 14 күн бұрын

....but that is AMAZING welding stick with a solar panel....whod'a thunk it!!!

@niemanjulie 14 күн бұрын

The transformation of the boat's appearance is truly remarkable, and both of you are extraordinary!

@webb1141 12 күн бұрын

Fresh shrimp is an awesome meal

@douglasburch2320 14 күн бұрын

Excellent progress!! As always, thanks for taking us along.

@saxophool 14 күн бұрын

I watch your channel and a couple other sailing channels and I think, "I should be doing that!" But then someone gets up the top of the mast and I think, "Glad I'm not doing that!" Maybe a solar powered motor boat for me. 😊

@theradioweyr 15 күн бұрын

I have been wondering for years when the masts would get some love...

@SailingYaba 15 күн бұрын

The time has come 😄

@Kamikaziidare 14 күн бұрын

Ben, to sandpaper in difficult places and up against fittings and rigging, take a flexible ruler or stainless steel ruler and wrap a layer of blue painter’s masking tape around the length. You can then either use aerosol spray contact adhesive or broad double sided tape to paste the sandpaper grit of your choice to the rule and get into those difficult to reach places. Nice thing about stainless steel rulers is they normally have a hole, you can tie a string or lanyard through the hole to secure it to your tool belt in case you drop it

@johncorreia9041 14 күн бұрын

MP, needs a wave runner, so she can keep up with those cool Animals 🦈🦑🐟🐠🎣🐡🐡🦄🐊🦜🐸🐟🐬🐋🐳🦖🐉🦎

@Maxdekriek 14 күн бұрын

Yes monday morning and Yaba time!!!!!( i was watching tour de france)

@curtyoung3153 14 күн бұрын

A real sailor hangs on with his toes when he is aloft.

@robertjerome1889 14 күн бұрын

I 've watched you since your beginning buying a SINKING boat.ha.. Can't wait to watch you sailing the WORLD !!!

@SailingYaba 14 күн бұрын

We can't wait either! Thank you for sticking by!

@dgrant2467 15 күн бұрын

It's a bit late now, but from what I could see, the chain set up is what holds your top mast up at the top of your main mast. Based on Tally Ho's set up, the collars are there to allow you to lower (or raise) the top mast and do not provide support for the top mast. Hope that information helps! All the best!

@inknpaintCW 15 күн бұрын

impressive working at height without losing every piece as I would have! Nice work

@SailingYaba 15 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

@k.s.1871 12 күн бұрын

oh to be young again and have that much ambition !

@MrSychnant 14 күн бұрын

Doing the masts and getting the rigging sorted will be the "icing" on Yaba's cake !!

@gordonagent7037 15 күн бұрын

MP I saw you hugging that tree (mast) you little greenie. Ben, it’s no wonder you’re as skinny as a rake, the amount of climbing and activity you do on the boat, really good job of the mast cap, extending it was a great idea. Have a great week guys……Ben I think you need to take MP somewhere warmer, I’m sure I could see her shivering

@billhadden7219 14 күн бұрын

You 2 are dam awesome working together. Yes , sail equipment first and then others. Time to set the board up in order of importance . Your doing great. Love the view. Maybe you can mount a camera up there. Carry on.

@lbb101 14 күн бұрын

That dinghy so .... :D One just must love it. Even so a full wooden dinghy is somehow the only thing that fits Yaba.

@Kevin15301 13 күн бұрын

Anxious to see you all on the open ocean with all the sails hoisted.

@jabirucru6970 14 күн бұрын

Don’t know if has been mentioned but I think that collar needs to be longer also the through bolts should be fore and aft. With them being across the mast the back stay pressure could split the mast.

@stevejohns6672 15 күн бұрын

WE LOVE YOU GUYS.........

@SailingYaba 15 күн бұрын

Thank you!! ❤

@rustybonner 15 күн бұрын

Have you ever thought about using the windless to hoist you up the mast?

@patraic5241 14 күн бұрын

I was really surprised that when you had the hull dismantled that you didn't unstep the masts to work on them. Then restep them once rebuilt.

@maurofabiokoch4857 12 күн бұрын

Watching the video I can understand how much love you guys have for the boat and your project. Congratulations, you guys are amazing!!

@mtescari 14 күн бұрын

the episodes are getting better every week! Specially now that you are doing most part of the job (nothing against having someone working for you). congratulations!!!

@richardchiriboga4424 13 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your life with us!!!!❤❤

@kirbygulbrandsen4507 11 күн бұрын

It still looks like you haven’t chained that outboard to the transom, for safety. Also it will be hard for someone to steal it, that’s sad but true. Watching from Panama City Florida,USA. 🇺🇸🦅 28:45

@NavegasEsPReciso 15 күн бұрын

Amei o lobo marinho! A natureza cumprimentando a Yabá!! GO YABÁ!!

@franksmith3602 10 күн бұрын

You have to put the chain back, with the collar, down lower... And make it very tight.... It tranfers, the load pulling FOWARD, down on the main mast.... Read, BASIC engineering books. On cantilevers... Rome s used it 2000 years ago...

@michaelsams7727 14 күн бұрын

Great job and video. Love the team work

@Petenz81 14 күн бұрын

You should add a couple of gussets to the angle between the mast collar and the aft connector bar

@johnnunn8688 14 күн бұрын

Bartering gives me maximum pleasure. I have a large allotment and it great to swap some beans for a haircut, mixed veg for a pint of beer, love it.

@sailingsjofagel 14 күн бұрын

What a job..!! Super nice to have that one out the way, and I admire your tenacity to press on with such a difficult working environment, dangling from a rope, sanding and varnishing. Hope it goes well for the next stage. Soon she'll be sailing..!! Woohoo..!! ❤

@russgrant512 15 күн бұрын

Get a hard hat for those below whilst you're up above working with loose tools and ensure that those below stay well clear whilst anyone is working aloft. I saw you wiggling that spanner around like you were on the workshop floor. You gotta tighten up on safety routines. We need you both safe and sailing the seven seas smiling.

@fishbustin7926 14 күн бұрын

You learned a lot from those Shipwrights.

@richierich2208 13 күн бұрын

So good to see you get the big jobs done!!! The varnish is looking super amazing and so vibrant. Keep up the work!!❤ Yabá may be in the water, but she is still a work in progress. 🎉

@davidascher1801 14 күн бұрын

Beautiful, you're in your element!

@chrisevans8455 14 күн бұрын

Great job Ben. I always worry when I see people climbing and working on masts. You appear to be quite comfortable with it. Very impressive.

@chrisclarke3670 15 күн бұрын

Hard work for sure; too bad you couldn’t have done before launching. You’ll get it done though like you’ve done all along. 😎

@stevelansdowne 14 күн бұрын

Another great video showing how you’ve become an accomplished craftsman!

@virgilviereckjr.6881 14 күн бұрын

Great video, Thanks for sharing. Take care, all the best, & God bless.

@dcallan812 14 күн бұрын

great video 2x👍 Nice to see the rigging and sails getting some attention, Yabá needs to ⛵.

@somadevo 14 күн бұрын

Great episode...Highest Blessings

@AnyBodyCANInspire 12 күн бұрын

Hi, you too, Please consider purchasing a Minnkota instinct, electric bow, driven troll motor and remotely controlled docking, buddy

@cartertanya1258 8 күн бұрын

Rebuilding the cap longer sleeve is a good idea ,but you need to sort a forward tensioner, which it appears that turnbucket chain was for eventhou it looked poor it was doing a job

@Papawman 15 күн бұрын

Being a Good neighbor is important wherever you are.. ;-)

@SailingYaba 15 күн бұрын

True!! ☺

@user-ob1xw9kf5l 14 күн бұрын

At your place MP, I would like to do the same like you, that means exploring the area and swimming 😊😊😊

@timothytardiesr576 14 күн бұрын

Keep being awesome team.

@johnb4183 14 күн бұрын

Going up and down the mast looks like a workout , great job guys !

@ernestospadolesto8126 15 күн бұрын

Good episode, you guys always have something going on. Good work, good KZfaq.

@SailingYaba 15 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@cetterus 14 күн бұрын

Yaba is a big girl. There will always be something. When Ben and MP start to combine exploration, sailing and maintenance- it will be even better.

@kevinmartin3859 14 күн бұрын

Good luck with the mast its great when it has been sanded great job by the both of you 😊😊

@kirklumsden8107 14 күн бұрын

Great job. Nice the mast getting some attention.

@vancguy9204 14 күн бұрын

Looking good!

@joseramos7476 14 күн бұрын

great work, getting closer to sailing guys.

@user-ji2nv2vd6r 15 күн бұрын

It's going to take time. Great video. Stay safe, and have a wonderful week ahead. See you guys on next Sundays video

@SailingYaba 15 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! See you next week!

@Davidcallard 14 күн бұрын

Ben, you may have noticed that the old squareriggers had their topmast step joints painted white for the good reason that another commenter has explained better than I can the reason for doing this, so I will refer you to him.

@bASICMiner 14 күн бұрын

really enjoy the quality content.. a nice time

@phlodel 15 күн бұрын

I'll bet you could get people to pay for the privilege of sanding and varnishing Yaba. I've been watching since the beginning. I'm impressed with how competent you've become.

@mwatkins2464 14 күн бұрын

I very seriously doubt that you could find free labor. That’s crazy 😂

@DougAdams-uo1ee 14 күн бұрын

I would be free labor just for the opportunity!!!!!!

@mwatkins2464 14 күн бұрын

@@DougAdams-uo1ee Internet labor is easy to find till the hard work starts. It’s easy to say that from an air conditioned room at home.

@jopac6614 15 күн бұрын

absolutely impressed, welldone guys!!! you're the best👏👏👏

@SailingYaba 14 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! You're the best!

@maryjnorwood3962 14 күн бұрын

Beautiful view from up there! Lovely wildlife abounds in Brazil. 😎🥰😎🥰😎

@user-qt1kb2lp6f 14 күн бұрын

I so know the feeling of wanting to be under sail and can't wait , just like you ❤

@creageous 14 күн бұрын

Nothing makes you stronger than climbing.

@Flysimware 14 күн бұрын

“Ben is an amazing person, MP is an amazing person, and I’m so lucky to know both of you.”

@user-di4kv9yk3g 14 күн бұрын

the seal was cool, nice to see them that close, but just be aware of your diving platform, personally i wouldn't mind one hanging out, but be aware of the dogs talk about having sea legs, cant be easy working up the mast, but great work anyhow it might be useful for you, i once reconditioned some drill rifles when i was in the cadets in the UK, we broke a milk bottle and used some of the broken pieces to rub down the nasty old dark varnish down to the bare wood without having to sand, it does leave a better surface, and was clean enough to oil and make the rifle woodwork look great

@Maxdekriek 14 күн бұрын

wow I can't find the wricht words for it but you guy's are the best ...living the dream ,one day at the time!!... every day some progress is made and Yaba is coming more and more to life! ... Thank you guy's soooo much for sharing this life long project and i wish you all the best and cant wait til i see you guy's sail the oceans !!! greetsz from friesland...max p.s i said it before and say it again... Ilove you guy's.....you are the best!!!!!😉😊💛💙

@ehofman7636 14 күн бұрын

Well done Ben en mp heavy job you do it👍👌

@craigmob1358 14 күн бұрын

You're a braver man than me. I feel dizzy just watching this

@B.E.Long.63 14 күн бұрын

Yaba Daba Do, Your vessel sits in the water so well, Looking good.

@cartertanya1258 8 күн бұрын

Because you have a topping mast your cap would normally go forward to the firler forward of the mast countering the back stay . What would be better is to modify the cap round the topping mast to the firler in front

@janzuidam2892 15 күн бұрын

Even from on my couch it looked scary seeing Ben up the mast 😮

@SailingYaba 15 күн бұрын

We thought it was cool to share Ben's point of view so it would seem like you're the one up in the mast. Did that work? 😄

@timjohnson4614 15 күн бұрын

Ben, please replace the cotter pins in the top of the forward mast port side. It looked like it had a nail instead of a pin. Don’t want any failures 😊

@jaymarlin3565 14 күн бұрын

AWESOME..!

@patrickcollins941 14 күн бұрын

Your going to be sailing soon I’m so looking forward to seeing Yaba with her sails full…

@marialinakeil8257 12 күн бұрын

Vocês 2 são incriveis.E como é bom poder ajudar os amigos.E uma troca mutua🐶🐶👏👏👏⚓⛵🇧🇷

@denisebrooks4513 14 күн бұрын

Focusing on getting the rigging in the best condition that you can is your best investment. A rigging failure can set you way back.

@Gladtobeleaving 11 күн бұрын

It's probably too late now, but a power winch to haul you up the masts would have been nice.

@PetervanGinneken 12 күн бұрын

Have you tried using a winch to haul you up the mast? And please MP wear a hard hat while he's working at the mast top. It's so easy to accidentally drop something.