Replacing the largest piece of wood? CHECK! - Sailing Yabá #15

[@jimmac521]

These men are legends... thanks for putting their talents and decades of experience on display for the whole world to see.

[@trythinking6676]

Was just thinking that. Mankind has used wooden boats far longer than any other kind, but the knowledge and skill to do has disappeared in "evolved" civilizations. So thankful to see those skills are still around.

[@jolyonrussell7021]

Imagine the health and safety prosecution if they tried to do this job, using these methods, in a 1st world country. The skills shown here are clearly the same used for a long time and are true skills. No need for laser cutting and CAD, just remove, plane or sand and try again

[@108hindu]

@@jolyonrussell7021 Are you saying the health and safety of workers isn’t important? We have safety rules so people like me can go home at night to our families still in one piece. Don’t fool yourself thinking these fine craftsmen never get injured.

[@jolyonrussell7021]

@@108hindu Drawing a long bow there mate - I am pointing out how different things are there with health and safety. Whats wrong with pointing out how dramatically different it is there?

[@108hindu]

@@jolyonrussell7021 if that’s true, my apologies. There are many people who disregard worker safety. I hear their ignorant comments all the time. If their health was on the line they would be singing a different tune. I had a fellow worker killed at work. Another lost both arms.Another lost 1/2 of his hand. This stuff is very personal to me.

[@lbh002]

MP is very sweet. You are a lucky dude.

[@peterleyland6996]

There is absolutely no concept of health and safety on display here...but I love it!

[@glennjaggard7065]

Hey Ben and MP I was looking back in history when you first started doing the repairs on Yaba to what she is now 1and a 1/2 years down the track you have done your self Proud plus having those fantastic shipwrights of Old doing something they all love doing wow what a Fantastic journey this has been

[@mrfarmer532]

When you started this project , I was full of doubt about the success of rebuilding Yaba. But you two are simply amazing 🤩 🤩 ! God bless you and Yaba ⛵️

[@SailingYaba]

Thank you so much for your kind words Don!

[@kaiserm357]

Does two aint doing shit!!! besides writing checks;) Easy to build a boat if other pepole does the work for you. Iwas exited about this projekt at first but now it just sad they dont do anything them self. Cant even name the correct parts in there videos. And the only thing that will finnish this project are that great shipyard and dads mony...........

[@BoatingJourney]

Watching the team work so hard on the boat every week, amazes us. These men are truly talented and we can't wait to see the outcome. Still looking at the gaping holes, you have a long journey ahead of you. Great job and we're pulling for you!

[@chrisophercheshire6176]

Ben this is a mamouth task your undertaking, however if enthusiasum has any part in it you has an abundance of it Good luck to you both on this huge project.

[@paulwoods682]

'Screw' is actually a bolt and the 'bolt put on the end' is actually a nut. 'Wall' in a boat is actually a bulkhead. The right terminology really helps the make the description accurate. Love your work!

[@robertcochran7103]

I really enjoyed seeing this video. It looks like at this point, your keel is now attached to the boat, and you can start work in other areas. I also see that MP is starting to work with the boat's engine. I know from watching more recent videos that she is going to be a first class engine technician/mechanic, the sort of person who can fix and maintain an engine and do these jobs very well. I also see how Ben helps the shipwrights in any way that is required, all over the boat. What a great effort you both put in! You are both sort of in training to be shipwrights.

[@windinwaters6599]

Loving the boat builders, fantastic to watch !

[@MrToyorick]

@@JCrook1028 And you are a boat builder ? , i think the guys att the shipyard now how to get this together... this is not their first build 👍 , all the stuff that we have seen in the video’s have happened in 1 week! , and i don’t think they filmed every step ....

[@rafaelschipiura9865]

@@JCrook1028 Fishing boats are strong as hell.

[@rafaelschipiura9865]

​@@JCrook1028 "It just means it's made for fishing." You mean a recreational boat made for fishing? That's not a 'fishing boat'. A boat actually made for fishing is strong as hell, even the military used adapted fishing boats because in a pinch they are the only ones strong enough for them.

[@DavidVanHelden1]

NEVER let anybody tell you "It can't be done" Keep up the hard work...love the videos..

[@steveraleigh100]

I don't know why, but I really like when new wood replaces old rotting wood - and is matched with original pieces that are still good. A thing of beauty.

[@lawrenceburchett7411]

This is a perfect case in point about having to be flexible when doing wooden boat restoration, there are always several ways to do things . Its called wicking the bolts which is the proper way to do it . After seeing the Horn timber and the rest of the framing in the boat I am not surprised at all about the transom, I have done this before you just have to take it one step at a time , and do what you have to to float the boat. I am sure you are thrilled to see the keel go in , I wish you the best . Wait till you get into sheer strake and covering boards , there is going to be a great deal of work there, but at least it can be done in the water , take care and soldier on .

[@loganjohnson3589]

Yep

[@srcastic8764]

Not surprised about the transom because the whole boat is rotten. Every time they remove one board they find ten more rotten.

[@peterwansey1707]

Ben would love for you and MP walk us through all the costing , very interesting to us all ,, thankyou

[@josephsichting8162]

So exciting. I know that there will be a lot more wood renovation but this is a great step towards a good, solid boat. You are blessed with what appears to be good, honest, boat loving craftsmen. Treat them right and God bless you two.

[@DVolvoguy777-x7o]

Well done on the progress Ben, MP, and Shipwrights! ❤️ From Illinois, USA! Happy Valentine’s Day! ☺️❤️

[@bimac6648]

Looking forward to videos about the rest of the boat 👍 im all keeled out now haha

[@lindsaygiles9874]

Great job , maybe protecting the new keel where it joins old timbers also protecting old timbers while it is exposed would be a good Idea

[@MouseToes]

You have done a brilliant job on not only filming but editing this rebuild in a way that your viewers can understand what is happening. Well done!

[@V8guy3500]

Absolutely fascinating loving watching the skills of these guys , hard workers I love wooden boats and the character that they have. This is so satisfying to watch guys👏🥃 completes my Sunday, maybe I need to get out more 😂

[@cegoga7978]

Espectacular !!! Confieso que solo he podido seguir viendo los videos por que vi alguno con el barco ya en el agua. Sino me hubiese rendido !! Impresionante la fe y la resilencia que transmitis . Y el astillero ?? Que manera de trabajar , que dominio de las herramientas . me tienen hipnotizado

[@9976mwhite]

I am just curious if we are not seeing a step. Do you put tar or bedding compound between all those keel pieces? I love watching the progress and how fast all these super experienced guys are getting it done!

[@mitzanodeparetzack2198]

Difficult task, the boat is in bad condition but it is doable. It will take lots of courage till ready. Keep on walking guys, it's Interesting !

[@pinktiger9705]

I still say a bonfire is the only viable option.

[@mitzanodeparetzack2198]

@@JCrook1028 I don't think so, taking into account the place where the job is done and also ...... the alternative would be to write off the boat. Difficult decision.

[@steveholton4130]

@@mitzanodeparetzack2198 Not so difficult if, as I suspect, they got the boat for nada.

[@srcastic8764]

@@steveholton4130 one person commenting on another had found the listing where it was for sale. The asking price had been $55k US. Of course, that doesn’t mean it sold for that, but these kids don’t strike me as hard bargainers, so I’m thinking they paid close to asking. Based on what we’ve seen so far about them I bet they fell in love with it at first sight and bought it. If so, they paid a chunk for it.

[@srcastic8764]

@@mitzanodeparetzack2198 they likely paid the asking price for it, which apparently was $55k US, plus they are having to pay to have it disassembled, the pieces made, and it reassembled. That’s a much more involved process than just buying a newer boat in good shape or even to just have one like it built. And to top it off, even if they get it back to perfect condition it will never be a blue water boat. It’s not designed to cross oceans. It’s just a coastal pleasure craft and no more.

[@tracydoriot7595]

Wow! What an undertaking! Obviously with a wood boat, anything can be repaired. I think you guys are at the point where most of us would start a fire! I have. I had a 31 foot Fairliner that had about 5% of the rot you have. I hauled it up to a field and burned it. Best move I could have made! As long as you have the financial resources to continue paying those guys and buying material, soldier on! It is great entertainment. Nice to see youthful exuberance!

[@paulfoster2025]

Amazing job ... true talent ... quick question... shouldn’t some sort of water barrier be painted on the wood between all the joints ?

[@digitalfantazia3953]

All I can say is wow to the work you are undertaking Ben and MP. Im working on an aluminium boat which has its own challenges. Fair credit for you taking this on and making it a success. No doubt it will get worse before it gets better. There will be blood, sweat and tears but in the end the effort will be worth it I am sure. Keep up the good work and dont give up as I appreciate chasing down wood rot or tin worm can be hard sometimes. The hardcore shipwright oldskool craftsmanship is amazing. Fair winds. x David

[@simonfreer7950]

Wow if anybody deserved all the luck in the world its you two. You have made a tremendous start and achieved so much very quickly... but I fear this is only the very beginning

[@miquelsolanells9075]

Que maravilla ver a estos maestros de hacha trabajar

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi guys thank you for the videos I have been going back and watching from the first video you may enter just amazes me the craftsmanship of these wonderful men how they can put a boat back together again may God bless you all and I can’t wait to watch more videos Cliff from Queensland Australia

[@kennethd.cooper5252]

I absolutely love that you are refurbishing the old boat instead of just buying a new one. It's a lot of work and money tears and I hope you both will not be disheartened because when it is done you are going to have one beautiful and unique home. Be safe stay healthy

[@jimhorne7940]

I hope MP is making room for the engine from ODD to be donated!! When I saw Duca and Roberta pull their engine out it was my first thought. I'm happy about your progress. Good luck going forward.

[@georgeh9967]

nice to see it starting to go back together.

[@JJosephS1]

I lived in Brazil for a while and remodeled part of the house and had it paneled. The paneling came in large pieces to attach to the walls, but as the walls were plaster, they weren't totally flat nor square. The paneling company sent out a carpenter to adjust the paneling by hand and make sure it was properly installed--no extra cost. Lots of beautiful wood in Brazil (imbuye, Pao Brasil, etc.) and still many great craftsmen.

[@spikeafrican8797]

I was surprised to see you take on this rebuild at all, but the process is even more surprising! Great work and - Thanks.

[@corpsmanup5498]

I also love knowing the electric and mechanical questions are being addressed! Very cool.

[@michaelwilliams8781]

That is such skilled work, probably completely unaffordable in a British yard ... if you could find one to take on such a task! 👍

[@svroysjoy5538]

Your both mad but mad is a good thing when owning an older boat , well done for taking this one on and getting her repaired , think she now has the right owners to look after her for the future

[@BaxtersBlades]

Must be nice to be rich. I am super glad you spending your money on a wood boat. Not many people can see the joy in that anymore. Good luck. And Happy sailing!

[@mk3ferret]

There's a reason wooden boat numbers are falling and not wanted in marinas They sink

[@JagLite]

It is great you can provide work for so many people. I enjoy seeing the progress and hope you don't run out of money before the work is completed. After the keel is the frames and planking, then the deck work, then the cabin structural wood work, then the interior work. The hull is only 25% of a finished boat.

[@eleanorchapple8772]

It is so wonderful to see the skill of these people. I can’t wait to see how they deal with all that rot. In years to come people will want to see how these things are done as these skills are being lost all over the world.

[@citizen127at]

Yes, I agree, legends all ❤

[@robertcarey9121]

I know the struggles you guys into but you guys are young and have plenty of time to get Yaba repaired and replaced. you will be very happy with result and that you decide to have it fixed from ground to up. Remember patience will pay off and happy ever after. Be patience and don't quit and stick to your dream and will become mission accomplish. Smile!!

[@bearhunt3781]

Wow. Crazy. I really hope this works out for you. I was an early doubter, and although you have already done much more than I thought possible, I still have my doubts. I really hope I'm wrong though, I'm enjoying the show. I couldn't help noticing on this episode that your general mood wasn't as enthusiastic as on previous episodes, it looked a bit like it was wearing you down. Sending you my best wishes, and compliments on your perseverance, craziness, and your positive attitude.

[@loganjohnson3589]

I'm glad to see your still watching them and there adventure ,Also glad you are coming around to a more positive frame of mind about what thy are doing .thank you .

[@captaintoyota3171]

All you can do is support them. Its their life their boat they know what they are doing and with what they can afford and get easily.

[@srcastic8764]

@@captaintoyota3171 I don’t think they do know what they’re doing or what they’ve gotten into. It’s pretty clear they’re clueless on both fronts. They seem to know nothing about boats, not even basic terminology of boat anatomy, like stern and bow. And they certainly have no idea about what’s to come next about repairs. They’re just hanging on, along for the ride as the craftsmen tell them what’s to be done. It was clear from the beginning they just bought the boat because it tickled their fancy and had zero idea what all it needed done to it. They even said they hadn’t a clue of what it needed. They still don’t. And money? I hope they have bags of it because they’re not anywhere near making it seaworthy, let alone livable. The theme of every time they remove one board they find ten more rotten is going to continue as they move higher into the boat and into the living quarters. They’re basically having to rebuild the boat. No, I don’t think they had a clue what they were getting into and I am not sure they have fully realized it yet. I think their naïveté and ignorance of the field had them a little blinded still.

[@erikpetersen6151]

Those shipwrights are taking advantage of their ignorance. They’ll continue to rebuild as long as they’re being paid. The owners don’t have a clue what is going on around them. Watching this channel is more like watching a train wreck. I give it 1 more month and they bail.

[@srcastic8764]

@@erikpetersen6151 exactly. They’ll keep telling them, “sure we can fix it! It’ll be just like new!” It’s giving them steady work for quite a while!

[@chuckm.5032]

Progress!! Love your channel! Hang in there - Yaba will be on the water soon!

[@deniseclark1349]

Beautiful craftsmanship. It's wonderful to see you really being hands on with those wonderful men

[@boskoboy8934]

Enjoying watching every moment , she was survive transplantation of keel , now things will gooo .

[@Westwaterfall]

Keep it up Ben, you will be able to lift MP up with one hand. Muscle man.

[@1ocean515]

Wow. Huge work. Interesting to see how the basic tools are adapted to complete the work. 👍👍

[@tomvandermarel6903]

Hi, nothing is impossible if you believe in it and if you have your point on the horizon. It takes time but with your way of solving the problems finally your dream comes true. “ Ben en MP ik geniet van de video’s en het vakmanschap van deze scheepstimmerlieden”. Go on and good luck from the Netherlands. Tom

[@danfuchs7324]

....nice to see yaba went to a good home....glad to see you're addressing the electrical...it looked nightmarish...

[@sergiovideoclip]

Hi guys finally the weekly video, I await your reportage with trepidation, the works, even if important, are going well, a hug to you from Italy :)

[@johnpoynton4193]

It's great to watch a program without Epoxy and fairing, I have been learning new techniques. The boat builders need a channel of their own, a few webcams around the yard and I would watch.

[@cecilpacetti1491]

The timbers on that boat are massive. Love the progress ya'll are making.

[@josephstevens3357]

Well done again. I look forward each week to your posting. Amazing job!

[@SailingYaba]

Thank you very much Joseph!

[@larryhill7563]

Hi I hope you are paying your lead guy. I am a carpenter have been for 40 years. This guy has skills.

[@joecarnahan6321]

Wonder when these type of craftsmen will not exist anymore. Did not see any young workers among the craftsmen. Love your vids.

[@rafaelschipiura9865]

The naval industry in Brazil is growing fast, including wooden boats. In fact, it's the fastest growing naval industry in the world. New shipwrights are trained in the bigger shipyards. It's not a dying industry at all.

[@Fr99763]

Dear MP & Ben: please ask the Ramos guys to treat your wood, even in spaces that are covert (new wood on new wood). You need to protect it! Please look at other channels if you do not want to take my word for it or do your own research.

[@ShipHappensUK]

Another fantastic video, looking forward to seeing what MP was doing in the engine room! Xx

[@csjones5513]

Really amazing work, guys. Thank you so much for sharing this journey. It’s a pleasure to view all of the incredible work and your dedication. Please share thanks to the shipwrights, as well. Great guys all the way around.

[@henniepol]

I have a lot of respect for this boat builder, who can make something like this with simple tools

[@wildbill2703]

I can see in your faces the discouragement. It's an huge undertaking financially and physically, dont loose your drive yall have had. You have seen the worst, it can only get better. Keep on keeping on, and you'll get there.

[@SawmillerSmith]

Looks like a big learning experience. I've subscribed to a lot of wooden boat builders. They all do things differently. I'm learning many ways to do the same job.

[@Nerd3927]

When I subscribed I did not expect to be impressed this much! If you made this much progress in a year, I would still have been amazed! If I ever buy a wooden boat, I will make sure it can sail to Brasil :-)

[@SailingYaba]

For sure! We would recommend these guys and this ship yard 100%. they are also very welcoming

[@fhagerber4079]

Hi once again nice video. Best boat restrantion videos on e-tube and the editing very sharp

[@jackfntwist]

I love your jorts, Ben. Lol. I thought MP was shopping for a new boat. 😂

[@lesvoyagesdesoazig]

quel boulot titanesque .. quel courage.. respect.. Amitiés nautiques de Belgique

[@rogerbayzand4455]

Hats off to the guys in the yard they are really cracking on with a difficult job.

[@rockydog523]

Thank you! I needed this.. I've been stairing out a window in Platteville Wisconsin, it's bellow zero and getting colder. Snow is up to my hip pockets. And probably snow a couple more times before spring. I'm dreaming of the lives you live. Thanks.

[@rodneywroten2994]

I would love to see what it looks like in real time. about 5 videos back the keel is in place . I understand why but really wanting to see the progress.

[@jolyonrussell7021]

I would like to know how long the actual project from removal of keel to installing the new keel has actually taken. These boatbuilders are craftsmen and also fast at what they do. Yes, what is the real timeline?

[@jfarmer1711]

I think it was mentioned in a reply somewhere. I want to say that elapsed time has been less than 4 weeks from pulling the boat out of the water, possibly even less than that.

[@andyblyth4519]

It's really amazing to see craftsmen using great knowledge of fixing wooden boats. I wish I had known about these kinds of guys when I had a wooden 40 footer in UK, but there are very few craftsmen left who can tackle projects. Lots of headscratching and it can't be done. Well it obviously can.

[@stuwalton1384]

Your camera work is SOOO much better than when you started! Great Job!

[@SailingYaba]

Yay! Thank you!

[@ratj4715]

I would’ve never guess when I watched your first video that you guys would become one of my favorite channels but here we are.

[@SailingYaba]

Hey Dave! That means a lot to us! We hope we can keep providing you with entertaining videos!

[@clementforteau976]

Ben, you are not using screws to secure your keel. You are using threaded rods to make bolts. Good luck guys, I admire your determination.

[@SailingYaba]

Thank you! Threaded rods, washers and nuts it is :D I got the hang of that thanks to reading the comments

[@MRREPTIL007]

vamos por mas Sailing Yaba, cada dia falta menos, a disfrutar la reconstruccion

[@pedronunes5596]

Adorei ver colocação da quilha, apesar de ter percebido pouco. Continuem no vosso trabalho e sejam felizes. Um grande abraço para os dois. Ou melhor um beijinho para a MP e um abraço ao marido pois não levem a mal, mas já tenho 74 anos. Cuidado com o Covid19, pois aqui em Portugal está terrível.

[@69woodburner]

Good progress. Regards to you and the shipyard craftsmen from Britain.

[@108hindu]

This is a major project. Perhaps learning all the boatbuilding vocabulary would be a good idea. Best of luck.

[@TheDENTAGE]

I have enjoyed watching this. I wish I had found it after you finished so i could binge it haha.

[@SailingYaba]

I know exactly how you feel! It's nice to find a project that has been gong for a while and to have plenty to watch

[@joanneshellings5457]

Whow this is really hard work and discovering more rotten wood during the works must be frustrating. Never give up as you passed an important milestone having the keel installed now. All the good luck in continuing the repair works. Cheers!!i

[@luvpussey]

Another fantastic video and lots of hard work from all of your ship yard friends

[@sofisticatedb9641]

She's lookin good, great craftsmanship from the builders. It's awesome to watch her be put back together by hand.

[@MrFroglips69]

WOW!

[@trinescape]

Well done guys what a milestone !! you guys always seem very positive even when things looked grim,what fantastic thankyou for sharing your adventure with us all cheers from South Australia

[@josecarloscampelo7501]

Ben e MP estão de parabéns também por estarem trabalhando duro junto com os profissionais na restauração do barco.😊😊😊

[@leebresnan5417]

well done to all workers and you and mp,you are doing a very good job,remove all that bad wood,dont let it get you down when you find more bad wood,its much better you find now and remove all bad wood when you are on dry land,keep up the good work,cheers

[@josecarloscampelo7501]

Esses rapazes realmente trabalham duro e sabem como reabilitar um barco que estava precisando muito de uma reforma.

[@1wastui]

Muita coisa já foi feita! Os profissionais envolvidos são muito bons!

[@walterweigert9840]

Hi guys! Sometimes, when you accept a monumental challenge like this, it´s almost unavoidable to have some "down-days" like today. It´s normal; so don´t give up! Better and more joyfull things are coming soon. My compliments to all of those hard working craftsmen; their skills, and most of all their patiens is overwhelming! Great milestone! BTW, happy V-Day to both of you. Cheers from NE patagonia, Argentina. P.S: It´s amazing how fast your channel is growing!

[@andyjf717]

Keep it up! Luv the progress!!!

[@Yohann67]

Ben and MP, been loving your journey from here in Texas (currently covered in snow) and I love your spirit. I takes all my will power to not the commercials and hope the rest of your fans are letting them play too!

[@mattkoch9819]

These carpenters are amazing! I can only imagine what they'd be capable of with an arsenal of proper tools!

[@cyrildoherty6143]

Hi, are you going to put any bedding compound in, so far they have used none on any of the joints, your wood guys should know this, this is a must you have to tall them, I'm really concerned for the integrity of the frame to keel joints, best wishes.

[@hugokarlsson]

me crea una expectativa tremenda cada capitulo....suerte !!!!

[@patrickgilhooly8340]

Way to go, great work and progress!!! Thanks for videos. You two are fine. PG in crazy coast of Tx.

[@apollonmegara8220]

Will that bolt and metal beam rust like hell?

[@neal5186]

i'd imagine the bolts are stainless steel

[@apollonmegara8220]

@@neal5186 oh, and they still wrap it with something, pretty old way of boat building i guess

[@neal5186]

@@apollonmegara8220 yeah. Stainless steel will eventually rust in salt water.

[@thiagodemelo4923]

they have built boats like that here in Brazil for more then 300 years now and believe me, it will not rust for 30 years and even so will last problably 70. I cant say for the wood on that boat tho...

[@raywattie2308]

@@thiagodemelo4923 Why this boat died that young, Best Brazilian boat building? Your Cisne Branco was not even built in Brazil, you needed me to built it!

[@williamfekete5332]

excited for you. what an adventure.

[@brianpetersen3429]

Excellent episode!

[@brian.7966]

so many experts on here, they should write a book.

[@ChrisShute62]

Or launch their own KZbin channel!

[@francoml4581]

All i can do is to suport t both of u.. i hope to see u here in the 🇵🇭 water.. ❤️❤️❤️🥳🥳

[@Andy-ny5nu]

I look forward to each episode. Ben, please learn the difference between nuts screws and bolts, your narration will be so much better!

[@SailingYaba]

Yes, thank you! I have gotten the hang of that (I hope).I usually notice all the mistakes when I am editing. I was raised in Dutch so switching to using English boatbuilding jargon isn't the easiest thing