Wooden Boat Revival: Varnishing, Engine Rebuild and Exterior Work - Sailing Yabá 157

Bringing Yabá from wreck to dreamy! Episode 157
In this episode of our boat restoration, we work of the outer walls of the superstructure, face a dilemma regarding its color, install our bow grid into place and build our own parts for the engine.
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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]

So, what color should we paint it? 1 (bright green), 2 (medium green), 3 (darkish green), 4 (same as hull), 5 (light blue) or 6 (dark blue)?? HELP US CHOOSE!!

[@jptrini1]

5 only choice !!!

[@eddystekelenburg1266]

Number two, in combination with the original sails.

[@camperman101]

no, the greens are terrible, go a lighter shade of the dark blue. use a color that more visible when at sea

[@JW-ni7gr]

5

[@cornebistouille]

5 will be great (green is bad luck for a boat)

[@duncanpope5020]

color no. 6 is my vote!

[@StarkNPepper]

#3 the darker green looks great!

[@leonmarcusdavison]

All white is a classic look

[@jasonbass908]

DAEK BLUE IA A FANTASTIC CONTRAST AGAINST THE WOOD WORK IT REALY MAKES THE WOODWORK POP GUYS

[@michelegels3107]

If you don’t want to lose 7:08 your 2 triangles in a hard sea, you ´d 7:08 better bolt them. Nice work chaps !!!

[@tube4h]

Fully agree!!

[@jackmarks2176]

I was just going to say the same thing, big wave will lift them out and throw them like a missle. But they do look great.

[@jamesmaxwell8753]

The dark green will look fantastic and the dark blue will look very nice also. It's your call. Thanks for asking.....Jim 😊

[@joeldumas5861]

GREEN 1, always avoid blue at sea. At sea, blue is everywhere: the water, the sky. After weeks and months you become sick of blue, some years later you're going mad! Red is also naturally present at sunrise and sunset. What you really miss is green and wood. You already have plenty of wood. So...

[@garfield1517]

Colors 3 and 6 are my favorites. Beings some bold color to the boat

[@johngafford1302]

I like #3 or #6. Either really goes well with the varnished windows. 👍

[@marcelobraz4259]

Dark green. Take note that sunlight & sea water may fade colors with time. Congratulations for such great experience shared.

[@christyhanlon554]

Number 2 looks amazing 👍👍

[@ArmandoLazo]

Soo easy ... light green! It goes well with the hull's color and creates enough contrast without compromising the sun's reflection.

[@bkvdpw]

Well done, Ben! And MP, too! My choice for the color would be number 3. I like number 6 better as a color but it would be quite a heat sink. And, hey, it's just paint. You could always change it. Thanks for another great episode!

[@sailorman8590]

Please install a sea water filter (strainer) between thru-hull and the engine water pump. That is a must to avoid serious problems!

[@Maxdekriek]

Hi guy's .... Yaba looks stunning , cant wait to see the dolpins swim accros that bow!!!! grretsz from friesland....max....... 😉😊💛 p.s same as the hull..... nice and cool in the sun!🌞

[@papaeric3639]

Hello Ben & Mp don't forget that the natural element of yaba is sea :) In navigation bark blue on white hull is insanely beautiful! Great reconstruction ! :) :) Eric.

[@geofflubich2837]

Hi Ben and MP. I am an Auto and Road transport trainer with a significant amount of marine repair time. I would prefer to see you use a wire reinforced rubber hose for that bypass pipe ( only 2 joins and zero corrosion issues) rather than steel ( 4 joins, lots of welded terminations to fail and steel rusts). Spare rubber hose is cheap and easy to carry in case of a failure. Hard to repar a steel pipe on the high seas.

[@davidhakes3884]

I agree that would be optimum and spares at sea are Great to have.

[@erikflickinger1828]

Also think steel is the wrong choice... Look at the issues Odd had just before sale.....

[@JHK66]

All steel dealing permanently with saltwater should be from duplex. All welds have to be passivated as well....

[@themarinerkommer4371]

yeah i saw that too, @@erikflickinger1828

[@1natehill]

The two dark colors brings out the beauty of the wood. I would go with #6, #3 would be my second choice.

[@bruce5285]

3 (darkish green). Consider opting for the dark green for the boat cabin exterior. This shade offers a harmonious contrast to the blue water, wood window trim and white hull, ensuring a subtle yet distinctive presence. It strikes a balance by being dark enough to avoid appearing black in low light but not too light to show dirt easily. This unique choice not only stands out from common selections but also minimizes sun reflection, preventing a hot deck, and creates a serene, natural oasis amidst the sea of blue.

[@arnold5666]

Let’s go for number 3 dark green, fabulous contrast.

[@iljapetriuk3022]

Hi, Ben, It seams that you are going to cool your gear box with the hot water coming out from the heat exchanger. I think the better option would be to connect the gearbox cooling unit to the water pump:) Excuse me if i am not the first one telling you this. Respect for tremendous effort you guys are up to!

[@dw____3635]

also in the configuration, the pressure drop between the inlet and the outlet of the gearbox cooler may be so small that it barely gets and circulation

[@straxgasser2943]

@@dw____3635 Yes, thought that too once it was shown at kzbin.info/www/bejne/omi0Z6mCosx0bK8 that the gearbox cooling water source was right next to the gearbox cooling water return (on the exhaust pipe). Even if you feed the gearbox directly from the sea water pump you may want to add a valve into either of the engine or gearbox heat exchanger routes becaue water always takes the route of least resistance and that way you can control the balance of water volume between those two.

[@unclemichaelsf]

No. 3. Love it. Dark blue looks great also, but I think you are right…will absorb so much heat!

[@modelweathering]

As someone who's dealing a bit with colors day by day I'd say #3 would make Yaba absolutely looking gorgeous. But hey, I'm not living on a boat in a quite hot area, so not sure about heat and so on. But having a boat made from rather junky bits of timber (which was used for millennia's for its insulating properties) I'd think heat shouldn't be such a big deal, or am I wrong? However, great work you're doing!

[@geoffhaylock6848]

I love the dark blue but in a hot climate? Maybe go with the darkish green. So #3 gets my vote too!

[@busatim7737]

Here, here #3

[@snowstrobe]

Agreed!

[@johnhelm7090]

#3 for sure.........perfect color next to the finished wood.

[@ramarkble101]

Light blue gives it a classic look in contrast with the wood

[@MauriceTong-y7c]

1 or 5. Contrasting without being too bold. Great job you two.

[@steveschofield8076]

Definitely sage green...#3 I believe. Definitely sage green!!!!

[@MrDrewbobber]

#3 darkish green beautiful with the wood . You guys are amazing!!!

[@JoãoCarlosCoelho-y9n]

The n°2 medium green makes great contrast and still a light color Great work Muito bom a vossa impressionante reconstrução

[@PaulGriffith]

I vote for a dark blue, the shade of blue of the sky on a clear winter day in the mountains, or the shade of blue in a "blue hole".

[@DiaOnTheSea]

6, dark blue. It'll be beautiful and complement the personality of the boat.

[@stuartgelinas]

I dont think dark blue /green would work, it would blend with the dark seas. a light color would be a lot easier to spot on the water! could be useful if you get into a situation where you need aid.

[@harlkimble8951]

No. 5 Lt. Blue. Save the green for the inside. Green helps with combating seasickness. Speaking from experience.

[@josecarloscampelo7501]

A cor mais harmoniosa eh a cor numero 1 Verde claro a cor das aguas do Caribe. ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️👍

[@johnmalthus4481]

Icome from bottom end of NewZealand and was always taught that blue was bad luck at sea but keep up the good work you keep me going on my yacht build so thank you

[@josecarloscampelo7501]

Cada dia fica mais completo e equipado o barco, parabens esta tudo muito caprichado.😎😄😄😄

[@danandyong6653]

Light blue! Also very popular color right now, and it's similar to a tropical water color

[@pedronunes5596]

Olá, olá, queridos amigos. Não me levem a mal por estar a pôr o nariz onde não sou chamado; o primeiro verde que a MP achou o preferido, também é o meu, acho-o lindo, mas gostos são gostos. Fiquei bem impressionado pelo trabalho de colocação das várias tubagens instaladas no motor. Como vêm, os trabalhos avançam e mais dia, menos dia o barco está na água. Meus queridos, gostei muito do que vi e até domingo que vem, Pedro Nunes

[@SailingYaba]

Muito obrigado Pedro! Esperamos que você esteja bem!

[@simonrichardmillar]

No, 2 medium green would be my choice. Subtle and classy, goes well with the wood and the hull colour. Go with your heart, you are both doing a fantastic job.

[@simiaobarbosa7431]

Cores escuras tendem a descorar com o tempo exposto ao Sol, mas eu prefiro o verde escuro

[@paulwilliams8641]

Dark blue, your right. 😊

[@kend1053]

I saw a Hinckley sailboat years ago with the light sage green and it was perhaps the most beautiful boat I ever saw.

[@rogiervanzanten1]

6 the dark blue will look stunning 😍

[@jimczerwinski4951]

4 happy painting. Love the pooches.

[@williamkhatchell620]

6 - Dark Blue is my favorite.

[@inmyopinion6836]

MP, you have the job that NEEDS my brilliant idea! 😁😉Take a Windex or any spray bottle and poor the finish liquid into it and SPRAY all of those difficult places to reach. Tip off the surface areas with a paint brush. BAM, a great looking job in a fraction of the time. Love the boat, I will miss you guys when you finish.

[@ShipHappensUK]

6 would look awesome

[@richardrecord1071]

Medium green is very classy!

[@LouisianaBayouLife]

Hello from LOUISIANA, you have alot of viewers here in Louisiana.

[@atspeed5077]

I like the dark green. That turbo could use a turbo blanket, it cuts down on heat loss and increases power. Also, those wraps will smoke for a little bit when you first get them up to temp. No worries.

[@jntcustomcars]

Dark blue will be stunning 😊

[@davidjohnson170]

really pretty well thought out fruity colors Blues greens yellows purples magenta's pastels that's a lot of choices that it looked good on that boa

[@RealShawnPate]

3. Going to look gorgeous, and it's on brand.

[@JRobertson-w1o]

Medium green gets my vote.

[@michaelhamilton1290]

Number 3. Definitely!

[@Darthesia1]

My husband and I both love #3, the dark green

[@walterthorne4819]

You folks are AMAZING

[@glennreach6930]

Definitely number 1....the light green. The hull is light, so the superstructure should be light as well. Otherwise the boat will look top heavy.

[@jaymiller2213]

I vote 3! For colour choice love love love the build from Canada 🇨🇦

[@garymalone8253]

Even though I'm not a green type of person I think #3. Still I'm amazed by the work Good job

[@Flysimware]

#3 Dark green. Matches your logo text. Now you will have a two tone boat. 😊

[@steveh2200]

I like #3 Green or #6 Blue, but the darker blue might get hotter and fade faster. it's looking gr8 guys!

[@gpd240]

Love your project. My vote is cooler #2. It seems light enough not to heat up too much, but still provides enough color contrast to pop.

[@tomstack659]

That boat would look beautiful in “ sea foam green” it’s manically

[@chaseplace772]

You need to love it so your preference wins, BUT since you are asking for opinions, I would personally choose the Dark Blue, it will visually "pop" with the contrast against the hull and woodwork. Otherwise a medium blue a little bit like your Yaba shirts, not pale pastel, but actual color. Keep up the great work!

[@fxpthl]

I love th3 dark blue, #6!

[@dennisrobbins5451]

My vote would be for #2! The median green. But if I had a second pick it would be a bright, bright neon green.

[@atanaskirov2184]

Number 5 is amazing.

[@zackjones1449]

6 would look so great!

[@kennethhunt324]

I vote for #3 the green!

[@dinomejia4475]

I like the #6 Dark Blue!

[@patraic5241]

Number 5. Though I'd go with a Dark Royal Blue. That would be awesome for the deck house.

[@SuperfloDee]

U-clamps would work beautifully on your brackets you have fabricated which are attached too the heat exchanger/exhaust box🦾🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@elmer9651]

Number 3 looks gr8

[@hunglikeadonkeybutnotassmelly]

100% Bright Green - Lime Green. ( look how nice the greenery around the boat yard goes with natural colour of wood )

[@timgordijntg]

Nr 2 looks stunning

[@Petenz81]

Remember dark colours fade badly and can peel in hot sunlight so sage green would be great!

[@timothytardiesr576]

Green #2 is my vote. Whatever you choose will be great. Keep being awesome team.

[@bindismom9468]

Hey guys, Yabba is looking great! We vote for #3, the dark green ❤. We loved the dark blue, but we agree it could be really hot. Getting so excited for yall. Keep up the good work ❤

[@richardchiriboga4424]

In the tropics, I like white.. i remember that boats from New England would paint topsides, and brightwork with white latex paint before heading south...

[@darlynearmstrong1599]

I love #6

[@colinowen3672]

Light Blue is my choice. Colin

[@brucepublicover3544]

How about #3 as my first choice and #6 as my second choice... its your boat.... make it your own 🤩🤩

[@pagegreer5081]

Bit its your decision and everyone will support it.

[@everlovenesskyando1229]

No 3 is beautiful

[@fonhollohan2908]

Ben wrap a piece of rubber hose around those hoses that are rubbing against one another or a piece of metal and change it every now and then to protect against chafing.

[@Joe-yb9gu]

One, or two. Three looks great too, but might make the house warmer than you’d like.

[@duncan.g.burton]

Definitely 6. It'll be a stunning deep contrast and be the most dominant looking at your beautiful ship from a distance. 💙

[@SaorAlba1970]

number 5 plus it will keep the living areas during the summer months cooler than number 6, even better the colour of the lower hull of the boat at 12.05

[@davidhakes3884]

AG Green. is my vote, green is easily afforded in repaints

[@garypollard8776]

paint it #6 Dark Blue -- Great contrast and visible from afar

[@charlesmurschell3110]

I vote #2 as the color for the cabin.

[@axxis402]

I really like the dark blue color against that wood it really highlights and emphasizes the wind around the hull.

[@johnekins4408]

Dark blue is the way to go, problem solved, get painting!

[@walterroth3424]

No question for me 6 the contrast will look Cool.

[@jeffmorton9220]

Draw a schematic diagram that shows each pipe, duct , and wire AND indicate hot/cold water, voltages, etc. and keep a copy in the engine room for future reference. It should come in handy!

[@ericholder7912]

Color # 6, Dark Blue

[@maxiemills6982]

I would like a salmon color but the green colors are beautiful too.

[@garybarker9139]

You need a standing strainer for the sea water inlet to the cooling pump!