They said we'd never sail, but HERE WE GO!- Sailing Yabá 221

[@SailingYaba]

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[@dickdegraaff5455]

@@SailingYaba yes I know I can do this but with 26 channels I’ve subscribed myself I’ve decided not to be a patreon with any af these because doing this with 1 it’s not fair to the other 25

[@BulletproofPastor]

TIP #2: When you're drilling or cutting through bright wood or a cosmetic surface, start by clamping a thin layer of plywood to the surface and work through that. Any slips will scar the disposable plywood and save your bright surface. Of course, you can fix just about anything. Great video.

[@ericlautanen6750]

And epoxy inside the hole

[@bensteyn1974]

Love them both, but Ben can be quite hapless at times. Too much energy for using power tools. Sometimes I shudder when he picks up a power tool!

[@BulletproofPastor]

Four years ago, you had the imagination to envision what Yaba' could be. Today you have the vision to see how your imagination became real, after a lot of hard work. Congratulations, and calm seas.

[@judycook1918]

I’ve watched you from the beginning of your journey with Yaba. I don’t think I have ever seen two people work so hard on what looked like a lost cause. You didn’t buy a boat really you have a deck and wheel house and the roof of what would become the interior of a boat. You had to replace everything below the deck. Your dedication and determination is to be admired. Your a great example for young people to follow your dreams no matter how hard you have to work or how many people say you can’t do it. You have proved them all wrong. I wish you nothing but the best as you realize your dream sailing the blue water of out beautiful planet. You should be very proud of the last four years. Not many can do what you did. Please stay safe and well and well and you follow your dreams.

[@robm.4512]

Quick tip - On your steering lines especially, but also anywhere you’re attaching to anything like the metal tab on the rudder that can cause chafe, take an extra turn of the line through the hole in the tab. Same goes for if you’re attaching a line to a chain or a shackle and chafe may be an issue. Great episode, so good to see your dreams become reality. Big hug for MP. Your Grampa will always be a part of you, I have no doubt at all that he’d be so proud of what you’ve achieved. Take care of yourselves, R.😎👍🍻

[@nealeburgess6756]

We have seen a lot of your Dad's help MP. Nice to see your Mum too. She did a great job.

[@davidross976]

I've watched your 4 year journey and have enjoyed every episode. I'm truly happy for you guys. Safe sailing!

[@peterhayes9736]

Please consider installing a boom gallows at the aft end of the main boom to ensure boom and wooden blocks never ever hit the solar panels when topping lift is over loosened in error. 😊

[@BulletproofPastor]

TIP #3: ( I hope these aren't a bother, you guys are doing great!) When hoisting something valuable like you outboard engine, attach a safety line so if it slips the only cost is it getting wet.

[@ColinPacker]

And the boatyard where the doggos got a new life.

[@johnnunn8688]

I want those dogs, they are fab.

[@BulletproofPastor]

TIP: I learned in military service that everything you want to keep needs to be tethered to you. Use some light line to tether your hammer when you clean the hull and you won't lose it if you drop it.

[@creageous]

You would think they learned that 10 times over by now.

[@johnnunn8688]

@@creageouslike having an outboard on a tether? 🤣😂

[@oldwood9454]

@@johnnunn8688 Hahaha , low blow .

[@bdphourde]

Can you smash barnacles with a wooden mallet that floats?

[@johnnunn8688]

@@karibakid you have commented in the wrong section.

[@ssmith5650]

MP…. You are adorable. Boy all the smiles on the faces. Look how far you’ve come. I wear your t shirt proudly ! Congratulations to the two of you and your accomplishments. Big hugs to you both and thank you for sharing this day with us

[@dennisg8164]

Ben, that steering will be the bane of your existence the way its rigged. The load on those lines when you reverse is immense. I had a plastic sheave literally explode on my boat a few years ago when making an emergency reverse manœuvre. They're now bronze sheaves. You need swagged cable with turnbuckles. Not knots

[@frankkirby5763]

Thank you Mom. You are the hero. Best wishes and blessings.

[@dcallan812]

It took longer than anyone expected, but you did it and now we get to come along on your travels. ⛵ Fantastic job guys 2x👍

[@hansrutten3310]

❤❤❤ Thanks a million for four years sharing your love, life and experiences! I wish you all possible luck while sailing the journey in life!!!❤❤❤

[@brendanaengenheister5351]

So, what most people recognise as a claw hammer is really a "Barnacle Basher"

[@johnnunn8688]

Should probably reserve the claw hammer, for dealing with crabs.

[@brendanaengenheister5351]

@@johnnunn8688 🛗😅😅😅

[@jonathanworthing6278]

I’m made up for the both of you, been watching you from day one, wish you all the best and happiness with your sailing.

[@MichaelTodd-b2q]

Beautiful boat/home awesome beautiful people and a glorious day, let’s go sailing Ben MP keep on keeping on❤

[@popsyann]

Just realized that I have been following you for the last four years… Time flies! Enjoy your new adventures!❤

[@pauleckdahl287]

So happy for guys finally living the dream I haven't missed an episode and it's like a disciplined habit looking for your videos every Sunday funday makes my day and yet feeling sad that guys may end this now that yaba is near completion like missing a visit with a good friend every week you guys got me through some hardtimes and just happy to be alive just recently went through a triple bipass and still even in icu I looked for your videos to get through it love you guys like family blessings and much live always paul

[@kevine.phillips7578]

Good afternoon favorite KZbin folks! We’re on the road to California to visit our son but it didn’t keep us from watching! Just a little late. You two are doing great! We love your energy. You make it look easy but we know better. It’s hard work but good work. You are living our dream. You made it!! Love from the U.S..

[@citizen127at]

Nice job on the hull MP, I understand how you miss you grandpa❤

[@SailingYaba]

Thank you! ❤

[@pjotrh]

13:45 can we all just appreciate for a second, that the table is doing what it should be doing again ?!?

[@ushi120]

😂😂😂 that's a good one! 👏

[@kevingayadeen7253]

Finally after all the hard backbraking work it's time to enjoy the fruits of your labour so from me to you Bon voyage YABA-DABA-DO be safe, happy and blessed plus know you have touched the hearts of many. ❤🎉

[@rohantherockwiththerocketh7871]

I can't believe that it's been four years! You've brought Yaba back from ruins and she looks fantastic again. At least now you've got her ready for sailing you can start getting some good experience with her and begin going to all your dream destinations. Have a ripper you guys and stay safe!

[@Tim8mit]

after seeing Yaba on land for so long, I'm quite surprised how low in the water she sits, on land she looked chunky, but on the water she is sleek. So happy to see you are finally on the move....congratulations, you never gave up hope, and now you can profit from all your hard work...cheers

[@schuttrostig5729]

certainly looks like low freeboard. that will be a challenge off shore.

[@srcastic8764]

@@schuttrostig5729it’s not designed to be an offshore boat. They’re gonna be in for a surprise when they try to do big crossings. It’s designed to be a near coast, local boat.

[@karibakid]

@@srcastic8764 Will have to rename if trying to sail offshore ROCK AND ROLL

[@Arctodusangustidens]

@@schuttrostig5729off shore? 😂😂😂

[@Arctodusangustidens]

@@karibakidor the wreck rock

[@mark703]

Hopefully a sailmaker will sponsor you a new set of sails!

[@dhurt8955]

You guys look so happy in this episode! Godspeed green grass and high tides forever

[@billhadden7219]

You 2 are absolutely awesome. This channel has been marvelous to watch I'm glad I found you through odd life. Both you and them make a rebuild less scary and then you entertain us with all the little back stories on how everything is done. Onwards to the oceans and then the world.

[@martinbarker5045]

How quick the hull gets growth on it. Happy sailing.👍

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

The estuary mouth water is full of nutrients that's why it's green not grey or blue... plants grow on everything quickly and plankton in the water. Its called Eutrophication 🧙🏻‍♂️👍🏻 and not very healthy for the water or diving in as some of it will be due to sewage discharges into the river or sea. 😬

[@sharkman5735]

I think the two of you are the only “real” people on any sailing videos! Thank you

[@bearitraeb]

There are others but agreed they are genuine

[@leonaessens4399]

Oh come on, I love Yabá and the people who sail on her, which is why I am here. But why you would think other channels aren't "real" is beyond me. La Vagabonde may have two million subs, but that doesn't make them any different from any other channel featuring people trying to live on a boat and make it work. With various degrees of success. Yabá is one of my personal favourites. Another one is "Huub and Daniela", a Dutch-Colombian channel that actually has nearly 200,000 subs but somehow seems to be sailing, as it were, under the radar a bit. It doesn't really matter. I am an old man who's lived a long and eventful life already. Yabá , La Vagabonde and Huub and Daniela, among others, just make it possible to vicariously relive my own adventures of days now long past...

[@sharkman5735]

@@leonaessens4399Because that’s my opinion. Others always asking for patreons, or money, or just QUITTING……… I started with LaVaga they were coming to Florida for a meet and greet back in the day. My grandson and I were going to go meet them until it turned into $100.00 aPLATE!!!!!!!!!! I love YABA. They are awesome. Guess what that’s still my opinion………

[@andrewforbes146]

im sorry but Sailing Parlay Revival is just as good if not better cant get more real than Sailing Parlay they do real sailing im sorry

[@sharkman5735]

@@andrewforbes146 Never heard of them. Then there was Sailing Good Bad and Ugly. I followed them from day 1. They were cruising in and around my home state of Florida. I felt a connection. I was a Patreon I bought merchandise. Then one day out of nowhere they quit. They bought 8 acres in Puerto Rico, got an RV and started working the land. I know it’s their life but they pulled us in. So I was thinking damn was that the “ line” the whole time? Were they after people’s money???? I for one was devastated. I told them “if I wanted to look at greenery I’d look in my back yard!” They angered a lot of people. Yaba are good genuine people!!

[@brian.7966]

good luck to you both. while the rest of the world is falling apart you are keeping your heads.

[@irvingwashington3771]

I really do hope they understand the limits of their boat. A pleasure yacht for coastline cruises, and that they will never ever treat it as a blue water vessel. I like the enthusiasm and I hope they will post many more funny videos. Also, get rid off that ugly heavy dinghy. You will destroy your railings moving it up and down. It may have a sentimental value, but just cut the losses on that one.

[@taffythegreat1986]

I see some rust on your brackets already. She’s a lovely looking boat from the angle you shown. I can see why you both love her 👍👍

[@lord.jonrogers4636]

Hi guys. I've watched all your blogs but at times I have no time to comment. A good idea on a yacht is the put a set of permanent ladders on the sides. As it is an all wood hull it should be easy enough. The amount of times I've heard every one joins you swimming. Safety reasons there's someone on board but they forget in their excitement that if they jump into the water, how the hell will you all get back on the yacht. Don't take a chance Ben. You have been good about safety features. Put a permanent ladder at the rear into the water or on the sides. It can fold up so it does not drag in the sea. As long as you can reach the safety lock that keeps the ladder out of the water, you are safe in case of being stranded in the sea so you can watch the yacht sail away because a strong wind has caused the anchor to slide. Don't take a chance mate. We want you all safe. People when excited can do silly things at the wrong time. ❤

[@jerrycooke6511]

Your going to have to put coloured yarn on your furler sheets to mark how far out. Happy your sailing

[@Maxdekriek]

LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN👌👍😁😘... GREETS FROM FRIESLAND MAX ❤

[@stuartgelinas]

for your sawing of holes: take a scrap piece of 1" wood drill a hole in it same size same angle then center it on the hole you want to drill, start your hole with the scrap piece once the saw blade is below the surface on all sides, get ride of scrap piece and complete the hole! or save for the next hole. one rod simply won't do!

[@marialinakeil8257]

Quatro anos acompanhando vocês. DEsejo muito sucesso.Realuzaram um grande sonho.E conseguiram com muita persistência e ajuda de pessoas queridos e amigos.E lindo 2 pers.Um abraço 😊😊😊😊

[@matui6983]

That fishing rod due to the shape/style of the guides on it is meant for an overhead reel not a spinning/threadline reel thats on it. Overhead reel will hold more line which you will be thankful for on a larger fish and have a better drag system especially if you get a lever drag reel.

[@billbergquist4722]

Count me as amazed that you restored that rotting hulk. Thought you were absolutely crazy.

[@Davidcallard]

I can remember back to the days when antifoul paint really did the job it was meant to do. These days it is just an expensive waste of money! The barnacles etc. seem to thrive on it!! I have heard that the problem is that the paint manufacturers aren't allowed to use the same ingredients of old because of the marine environment. It's looking like us sailors will have to develop new strategies to keep our bottoms clean!

[@Lea4-22]

I was so excited when you turned on the engine to depart and I can't imagine the thrill when those sails go up and fill with wind.!

[@MikePaton-Williams-yv9qo]

I have had five heart ops, lost my brother, caught the big C, and all with Yaba😎😘

[@paulstuart8676]

Guys to hold onto the hull as you clean use a glass suction cup as a hand hold.

[@electricboatal]

Congratulations on achieving such a monumental milestone. I am impressed with how well you both have managed the completion of Yaba.

[@joedomican2286]

You totally replaced poor bits on the hull painted and anti-fouled and they are back within ten minutes wow super fast creatures in your part of the wolrld!

[@ChasB2010]

Your command of the English language is inspiring. One phrase I would suggest is to say "unfurl" instead of "opening" the sails, and "furl" when rolling the sails on the roller furler. I wish my command of Portuguese was even a tenth of your command of English. Love your videos and the spectacular progress you've made in restoring Yaba to glory.

[@jamesvanian5524]

Congratulations. You have achieved your dreams at last. Keep well and safe. James.

[@spazjdm]

You should install rollers and a winch to get that dinghy on deck, I think it would work amazing and doesn't need to be extravagant and you could potentially do it solo.

[@MRREPTIL007]

que bueno que ya estan listos para la aventura, Yayi genia total arreglando la vela, y ...............Morgan trabajando duro, madre mia, es digno de filmarlo jejeje, beijos pra tudos

[@jamespullen8734]

Nice to see you guys sailing again. You did a very thorough, detailed overhaul of Yaba. Maybe the best example of this boat in the world. Congrats.👍👍

[@russelllavender7310]

Thanks for all the entertainment as we watched this lovely vessel's reconstruction fantastic job, I've never owned a mored vessel but the maintenance team at a marina I used to hang around at had a big pad with a rope tied to each end, used in a keel haul fashion would scrub the hull clean. Best of luck 😂😂🎉😊

[@paulshaw-lu6eo]

When i want to feel happy, i switch on to " "Yaba Fun " and the magic happens every time. Congratulations on beingbready to go. Enjoy 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@SailingYaba]

Love that!

[@axeldavidm.v4590]

no veo muchos comentarios ni mucha gente que hable español pero supongo que ahi están jsjsj un gustazo seguir este canal . espero empiecen pronto a navegar por el mundo

[@richardchiriboga4424]

Wow!!! Super video!! I love it!! There is joy aboard Yaba!!! Here's to the great adventures ahead!!!! ❤❤

[@kevinmartin3859]

Well done MP Ben mum and dad crew for a lovely video the world is your oyster yours to sail after hard grafting in the yard for fours years virtually non stop you deserve this so enjoy it 😅😅

[@CarlaPinna1]

Your videos are the epitome of quality and style. I look forward to each new release!🐇💕🤪

[@jamesazahn6842]

👍😎👍"Congratulations", on living your Dream!!!

[@MarcelEling]

Your mum is great

[@dre7767]

When you get here, South Africa is 6.91 real per litre for diesel. Love watching the new episode.😁

[@gregorychaney7604]

Congratulations!!!!!! I'm so excited to see Yaba sailing!! I was looking forward to seeing Yaba sailing with Odd, but oh well. Maybe some day? Congratulations!!!!!! Cheers from Alaska

[@kennethrobinson4439]

Been watching you from the start you have made your dream come true I have so much respect for you both your are a inspiration to all age's never stop dreaming and fair winds and calm seas to yaba and you both.🧭😊🇬🇧🌎

[@RNVOS]

Looking good you Two!!! ❤ from 🇨🇦 BC

[@richardshultz6834]

Love your boat. Great Job

[@kelvinwarburton2558]

May you find fare winds on your journey Ben and mp be safe and have fun see you next Sunday

[@MarkCosgrove-b3p]

Took you guys forever 😂😂😂😂. So happy for you. What a wonderful step accomplished on yderam. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊

[@rgarizonahomestead2729]

you have many adventures ahead to you happy sails ahead

[@manuelsegoviacontrer]

Hi guys, I'm very happy for your new beginning, I hope you have the more exciting and safe adventures in the future. One thing I haven't heard since I started watching your channel is where is the location of the place where Yaba have been fixed. God bless you guys.

[@davidtasker6729]

First, I think. I always smile when I see you in notifications. Have fun.

[@SailingYaba]

THAT WAS SO QUICK!! Thanks for being here!

[@michaelrobinson8915]

It is ok to be scared to leave, very normal for many. i overcome it when i take one step past my fear. Yes it gets much much better, better for me after taking that second step...blessings...m

[@doncritzer2798]

You got a new haircut like a rock and roll star 👍

[@charlesvarga7904]

Definitely use a lanyard on as many tools that you use where they can be lost overboard.

[@BarrieHarmsworth]

Especially outboards

[@stephenprouty8728]

... yea Yaba' ... long time coming and she is beautiful ... congratulations ... been watching ever since Duca and Roberta suggested to give you guys a look ... been hooked ever since ...

[@alexandretsekouras6768]

Finally🎉🎉 !! Congrats guys !

[@klazyy641]

All that this needs is a fancy bow and ribbon to tie it all together. Nice job with the sails----yes, you probably will need an entire new set of sails since the ones you inherited seem to be a wee bit old and weak. Your canine captain and his first mate seem to have settled in well---I was a bit worried about Caillo missing all of his buddies at the shipyard where you found him (or vice versa). Bon voyage!

[@zacharyrivera566]

Let the adventures begin 😊 .

[@Flysimware]

For your channel I always click like first so I do not forget when the video ends, which I do sometimes! 👍

[@SailingYaba]

You're the best!

[@Flysimware]

@@SailingYaba ❤

[@joeldumas5861]

Brazilian marine life seems quie active!

[@davidnewstead8787]

Used to clean bottoms as a business, a heavy duty paint scraper and a plastic handle with 2 suction cups, like people who lift glass up with you stick suction cups to the hull so it’s easier to work also tie all tools to you

[@egonkemp3512]

I can see that you all are very TankFull.🤪

[@SailingYaba]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kseyffert]

Suggestion: setup a mounting bracket for the motor. Perhaps with a bucket so you can run/maintain the motor and allow space to use a larger motor (who knows what the future holds...)

[@gavinferguson]

well done still intrigued to see how well is sails up wind or inrough weather also think a decent sailmaker would help improve shape and leads

[@timothytardiesr576]

Hey team, well done. I am so filled with joy to see you chase your dreams. Very proud of you. Keep being awesome team.

[@340adamus]

Thank You

[@SailingYaba]

Thank you so so much for supporting our project!

[@thoughtuk]

Well done, you both have done a great work restoring the boat, enjoy.

[@jopac6614]

Yeeeeh so cool screen... We have to play some switch games on it👏👏👏👏

[@SailingYaba]

PLEEEEEASE!! I CAN'T WAIT TO BEAT YOU AT UNSPOTABLES!!!!!!

[@jopac6614]

@@SailingYaba it won't be that complicated.. i'm not that good at this game .. but at the boomerang i can still waiting for you 😅😅

[@jonasmichaelmoir9378]

Bon voyage! From the first journey I look forward to your progress and really love Yaba and sincerely respect all the people that it possible to reinvent such a lovely wooden boat! ❤

[@chandrasutton4669]

I'm so glad to see this day!!!😊🎉❤

[@KenDavies-qv3fs]

You two are fantastic.

[@Sailingengineer74]

The steering lines will slack for you, the line connection to the rudder has to be a hallfcircle so that the centerpoint is at the rudder axis. In your case asbuilt with a straight bar connectin the lines - will cause slack in the non pulling line... causing the rudder to clunk or worse in high seas destroy the steering

[@ragomezlvideos]

Muy buen episodio !!! Uno de los mejores. Han hecho un gran trabajo. Me recuerdo con los muchachos de Odd , los presentó en su canal, y desde entonces no me he perdido ni un solo, capítulo. Ahora comienza una nueva aventura !!! Navegación !!! Muchos éxitos más para ustedes… se lo merecen. Les escribe un venezolano desde Miami… Un abrazo ! Raul.

[@renevandermolen8109]

De boot is heel mooi geworden toppi ❤❤❤

[@hughmac7423]

Fantastic looking sail boat. I love your wheel house and dash board.

[@seekersofrhythm]

😅Congrats on the first 100k and here's to the next one. Love the channel. 🎉 stay safe J

[@keithcrater4716]

Congratulations Ben and MP. Well deserved!

[@faelsinnes]

Nice one, good luck

[@johnbrightman282]

as old sailor suggest raising dingy with boom swung over side and use winch to do the lifting, much better than back injuries on a boat at sea.

[@bobuncle8704]

The adventuring begins

[@pmacgowan]

Next project ... Make your boat electric powered? ... Happy sailing 🙂

[@RogerFleischer-p3f]

A diesel-electric-sail three=way hybrid propulsion system might be the best because you should be able to plan to have enough diesel fuel on board for emergency use of the engine, whereas the amount of sun and wind are frequently not predictable.