Building our NEW KEEL from scratch! - Sailing Yabá #10

[@SailingYaba]

Hey guys!! We are loving how much you participate on our videos and we really appreciate the fact that you comment! And for those of you who are incredibly kind to us: THANK YOU SO MUCH, we truly appreciate your support! Unfortunately, as our lives are focused on the refit, we are lacking time to respond to you all! Please don't take us wrong! As it's really difficult to answer you individually, we are going to leave here some information over the main questions we’ve been receiving. 1) What kind of wood are we using for the new keel? The wood we are using is Garapeira (Apuleia leiocarpa). 2) What are we going to do to avoid the worms to eat our keel again? First of all, we would like to clarify that what happened to the old keel was a combo of: neglected maintenance + boat stuck at the same place without moving for too long + tropical waters (worms’ favorite environment). As we are planning on moving and maintaining the boat yearly, the worms shouldn’t be able to feast on our hull like this again. Besides that, we will treat and protect our wood against the worms, for sure. For now we’ve been applying a protective thin coat of an anti-corrosion primer, to start protecting the wood from sun, rain and basically anything in general. As it’s very thin and gets absorbed very well by the wood, it also works as a treatment against cracks by simply nourishing the wood. We still didn’t define 100% what will be done afterwards, so we will share this information later on. We are sorry we didn’t mention this in the video… it’s been a very steep curve of learning and we often find ourselves so fascinated about the process that we simply forget to mention some other stuff! We hope this clarifies your doubts! Thank you so much for being here! Feel free to ask more questions, we will try to answer individually or, again, we might answer many at once like we just did. FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS AND BE HAPPY Love, Ben, MP & Yabá!

[@starcloudhidden8074]

Thank You for sharing Love story of dream boat Coming true ❤️ 🕊️🌎🌍🌏🕊️

[@ShuhDonk]

Would you mind sharing the costs involved with all these repairs?

[@lancebrown4857]

Ben and MP, You both have such kind and good Hearts! Never loose that very important trait! That is what drew Me to You Both. That and Duca and Roberta said You were a Sweet Couple, that You are. I have always wanted to visit Brazil one day, and I will. Tell Fred and Jhu Hello for Me. You All are the Very Best of humanity!

[@mwatkins2464]

Where is Ben from??? 👍

[@richierich2208]

Hi Ben & MP Are you thinking od cladding the hull in like a copper sheeting or is that too big of a job? Love the that you are replacing the old keel and reatoring it to make it stronger and safe again. Well done.

[@citizen127at]

I often complain that I can only do what I can with the tools I have available, but these guys utterly humiliate me in that regard. What these guys do with what they have is spectacular. I bow to them, utterly, with all of my soul ❤

[@Lea4-22]

MP: your heartfelt love and emotion in your commentaries are so precious. Love you already!

[@TheQuazar1961]

These guys are incredible. Yaba when ready will have the soul of the people who build her and the people who are restoring the old lady to her former glory and this can only be a good thing. Yaba will have a bright future and I can see the old lady smiling.

[@Lea4-22]

this keel-building process is absolutely fascinating for the carpenters, especially the senior one who learned from his ancestors from Portugal. I want to hug them all.

[@timcolesailingsumo]

Pretty exciting work on the keel. Old school ship wrighting is amazing to watch 🇨🇦❤👍⛵

[@SailingYaba]

Thank you Tim! It really is! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ukspankedyank]

I'm another Tim that's enjoying this. :-)

[@VenturiLife]

And they're doing it with relatively small hand-tools.

[@0cerealism]

This was cool, If you haven't found him already, Leo from Tallyho gives terrific explanations including 'technical names' for the traditional woodworking techniques he uses.

[@alfgjelsvik2286]

Fore all how love the kell and Aba .....>I DO LOVE IT LOVE IT Ben and MP!

[@Lea4-22]

Thanks!

[@tinkmarshino]

I have been a carpenter since 1972 and have built a few small boats plus have watched a few larger ocean going sailboats built/ Always in a big shop with modern tools. Replacing a keel is one of the hardest and mot important parts of boat repairs it is going to be a pleasure to watch these men at work. I wish I was young enough to come and learn from and help these men.. Carry on!

[@paul_gradenwitz]

Make sure you make a plaque with the names of all those that worked on the bot. Have that mounted in the chip so that their names will travel with you around the world.

[@GBTC2011]

Great idea, very considerate.

[@forerunner75]

Exactly what i thought ! Great idea !

[@SailingYaba]

Since the first day we saw them working we decided we want them to sign our boat, just like a painter signs a painting... because what they are doing is truly a work of art!!

[@Nerd3927]

These guys know there trade! Respect!

[@paul_gradenwitz]

Take one of the logs from the old keel. Cut out of it a plank with t one side still some remnants of the damage. Make out of that the tablet with some artwork and the large area with all the names. You two work on that. Prepare it, make it weather proof. This way the old keel will still remain with the boat, but now as a document of the revival.

[@blueclue57]

“Two best shipwrights in Brazil” - I believe it. They work with such ease and confidence. You can see their years of experience in practice.

[@richmiller7834]

I love your energy and enthusiasm, thank you for sharing your journey with us........😃

[@mattawa2]

It's fun to watch a knowledgeable team in good #s with experience do what they do every day! Kind of matter of fact.

[@cchilaquil]

I loved MP talking about a wood boat being alive. Lots and very diverse cultures have this concept, not because of the material, but of the conscious planning, effort, work, time and resources invested on it by many people. My personal favourite is an intersection between japanese tsukumogami, and muslim barakah. Tsukumogami are tools (and often other objects) that have a soul, by virtue of having acquired a kami or spirit due to being used rightly. Barakah is an islamic concept where the blessing of God is imbued into objects, places or persons, and is often "contagious" either by proximity or by adhesion to spiritual practices. So, an specially gifted artisan would transmit this barakah to the objects created. Sorry on the long comment.

[@robertcochran7103]

It is so amazing for me to see the keel being made and perfected, with mostly hand tools and a small power saw and power planer. I have much respect and awe for the skill of your shipwrights. They sure know the craft perfectly! I am watching each of your videos in the series, to learn a little about how wooden ship building is done. This is a beautiful and very instructive video. Thank you for posting it.

[@jeffmariajenson9751]

Great to see craftsmen at work.

[@rudiearendt808]

An absolute outstanding event that you both are undertaking. An accomplishment of a lifetime in a fraction of time. My hat is off and in hand to you sayeth the old man. Blessings to both of you. . .

[@englishmaninfrance661]

Very , very interesting . Craftsmanship takes first place :)

[@rudyo8409]

Them ol boy's are some old school craftsman's . Feed em well. They are golden.

[@petergibbs]

Thank-you for not doing short little videos, but letting us see the work being done without rushing it. You are doing a worthwhile cause saving Yaba and making her your home. It will be a great day when she is done and sailing again.

[@sunline24]

As a retired self employed cabinet and furniture maker I can really appreciate the craftsmen's talent that are working on your boat. I love this channel.

[@mchurch3905]

Amazing craftsmanship. I apologize for previously doubting your decision to refit Yaba. An epic task, ultimately rewarding. Thank you.

[@1ocean515]

Very interesting, and very exciting! 👍👍

[@pirie555]

I enjoyed watching Duca and Roberta rebuilding their vessel and I am really getting into your restoration greatly. I am amazed at the skill and craftmanship being shown by the shipwrights.. They are awesome. Thank you for sharing !! LG Canada

[@mallingdave]

The yard dog is so cute... 😉

[@CapitalVideo]

Very interesting to see how a wooden boat is built and repaired. Good Luck with the remaining work.

[@blacksand357]

You guys are doing a great job and your enthusiasm is what makes it possible. Lots of naysayers told you to walk away, you're showing them what taking the long haul is all about. Yaba will have more soul than ever with the her rebuild.

[@toomasnelson4561]

you are so fortunate to have people who will do this work. They also seem to be very much in touch with the soul of the ship. well done so far.

[@brendandoran1535]

Awesome progress guys! ..also love the sexy Subaru in the background! 😄😄

[@scottadamson332]

The joint in English is called a Scarfing Joint. Great videos I am loving them glad I found them.

[@dn9463]

Hi, They are good. didn't know about how all that goes together. nice.

[@simsjef]

The level of competence exhibited by your shipwrights and all the others is just unbelievable. I’ve found that many who work with their hands and brains are very friendly and your crew of workers prove that point. So enjoying this part of your adventure and all those working on your boat. Your workers are great examples of the salt of the earth. This series just keeps getting mo betta.

[@anthonybeck2384]

Outstanding work 👏🏻👏🏻

[@steveraleigh100]

I saw a video during the week demonstrating a join with the same wedge. It's great to see the same thing being used in a real life situation. Especially on such a large scale.

[@CheersWarren]

So glad you are addressing the protection worm issue , thanks for wood infor too!

[@spaceace9680]

really good video ! the craftsmanship was no less than awesome , the keel IS the soul of the boat

[@DeanCoker]

I never tire of watching you guys work on Yaba. You have been wise to get these skilled shipwrights who particularly understand this type of craft.

[@neilfox1499]

I loved the emotion that you showed towards your wooden live keel.

[@andyjf717]

Skirf joinery leveled UP! Nice! Way to go team Yaba!

[@williamwright2183]

Great Graftmenship !

[@sigmachi5803]

What an undaunted couple! Two suggestions: 1) Soak the new keel in preservative. 2) Attach a sacrificial " worm shoe" on the bottom of the new keel! Tight Lines! The Crew of M/V SIGMACHI

[@GregBird]

Excellent progress.

[@robertrizzo9790]

Just amazing

[@MaShcode]

That’s one happy dog! Part of the crew.

[@brian.7966]

You both have a mammoth task on there. the enthusiasm you both have trying to follow your dream good for you, Best regards and good luck. Regards from the UK.

[@CemeteryShop-yg6gi]

Great work! Your shipwrights are legends. It’s looking good!

[@SailingYaba]

We agree! Thank you very much!

[@elmerburley7710]

You guys are doing great and it will be epic of a story of yaba stay the course and God bless it is so cool watching the yaba get new life and meaning to a home built out of love of the sea. Also some people pay good money for that wood with worm holes. Also its not back its aft ,at near or towards the stern , aft great video I will always stay a follower

[@harpomorris1909]

Awesome to see what those guys can do with a circular saw! You are proving those skeptics wrong already, it’s really happening, well done!

[@cagedsoulseeker]

Yes hoping people watching this may generate interest into looking to see if there are any community classes in wooden boat building. Being a small boat builder wood and mostly now R.F.P. as well, i do miss getting to play with wood. And watching the keel being built brings back good memories

[@luiscarrionrodriguez5782]

desde España felicitaros y un abrazo y animo

[@jimilipi5493]

nice work, i am confident they are rebuilting a solid boat which will float soon! Still some works... 😁

[@jaguar6680]

It is simply amazing the level of wood Craftsmanship that you have there in Brazil. Here in the Delta of California there is only one maybe tow Yards that do wooden boats and the time is intensely slow as the people with the knowledge have simply retired or ceased on this type of Boat work. This is fascinating to watch them actually build and replace the keel on your 70 ft boat...And your videos are such informative and professional and enjoyable to watch. Keep going!

[@RBLVentures]

Yes this guys doing a good job This is how you doing it.I like watching the guy working this way

[@JimJocrusin]

Great progress guys! It's great that you are appreciating the rebuilding of your wooden boat. Best of luck!

[@citizen127at]

Re 21:59, tão lindo. This is very good for the soul of a boat 😁❤

[@xx1590]

That "C" clamp has to be the mother of all "C" clamps.

[@johncollins5021]

I find all of very interesting. Keep up with the good work.

[@greggd7008]

I’ve been a little skeptical that you were going to be able to save Yaba. Today I see you guys have the right team to make this happen! This is really happening!

[@christiangeiselmann]

gregg d It only depends on funding. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@69woodburner]

Best wishes to you and your amazing Brazilian craftsmen from England. Nice work.

[@latitudeash]

Very skill full wood workers. Much respect to the works. Tell them they are true craftsman ❤️ - ps Odd Life sent me to watch your channel. 🙏🏽

[@eduardolopes8456]

Parabens, eu gosto muito de assistir

[@johncottingham8987]

It is very interesting watching how they are getting the keel ready for your boat. You have a lot of work ahead of you. Keep focused and keep putting out the videos. Thank you for letting us watch the refit of your boat.

[@mikelooby9248]

Right men for the wright job those guys rock !

[@slimpickins3425]

Hi Guys, what a great episode!I love how MP talked about the life and people who put there soles into the building of a boat.How many times there hands are on the wood, the time spent just crafting the one scarf joint on the keel it is truly amazing! Its the backbone of the ship, and the new beginning for Yaba, keep the dream alive!! The shipwrights you have there in Brazil are true craftsman and goes to show that with all the modern machinery we have, nothing can take the place of hand craftsmanship. I look forward to watching these skilled shipwrights bring Yaba back to life!

[@JagLite]

They are doing a good job with the keel. I 'm sure they know that the stem and stern timbers will need to be replaced, at least from the waterline down. You mentioned the new frame ends as well as the planking needs to be checked one by one. Hopefully not all the frames will need work but you can guess that every plank below the waterline will be wormy and need to be replaced. Bottom paint will keep the worms from getting into the timber but you do have to haul the boat, scrape it, and repaint every year. The cost of labor must be very low in Brazil so I am watching with interest as the work progresses. I will have to come to Brazil when it is time to have my next wooden sailboat built and see what it will cost. I hope you don't run out of money before they finish re-planking.

[@thomasbonde2118]

im Impressed you are not giving up on the project. Hopefully the hull is saveable - best of luck

[@mariusvermeulen766]

It's what MP said - "It is a living thing" !! Truly amazing to watch these craft masters doing their work in this modern age we live in. (with assistance of new age technology 😊😊)

[@ChrisMcEvoy]

Great video as usual

[@48William]

Love the work on the keel and the dog

[@bobuncle8704]

It is so interesting to see these old school craftsmen plying their craft. 👍👍

[@edrussell7960]

Hey guys, im a new subscriber, came over from Odd Life. Love the work your doing. Keep it up and best wishes to you on your journey. Love your attitude.

[@klausmassy2372]

Great job! Whith a BOSCH saw. Greatings from Germany :-)

[@100Jeanluc]

Hi MP & Ben, Don't you just love hardwood, its so difficult to work but needs to be so that it lasts. Glad you clarified some of the things you are doing because some people don't get how much time it takes to do things and to put up a video. See you on the next one.

[@DVolvoguy777-x7o]

Ahhh.... the comments this week! Ben and MP? keep rocking it! 😁😁😁😁😁 they are going to have to scarf the keel for sure. Nice work team!

[@cahtx8607]

Excellent video. I really enjoyed seeing the wonderful craftsmanship happening to improve your boat. MP- what you said about your living boat was beautiful. Really touching. I love that dog!

[@adriantaylor4669]

Looking good so far, well done guys x

[@Ricovandijk]

15:17 there’s a good job for pattex waterproof wood glue 😎👍

[@lutomson3496]

Thanks for showing the work being done very nice craftsmanship nice to see these days!

[@Munkeez]

I can’t stop watching these videos. I won’t lie, part of it is because I’m curious to see if this project is a money pit failure or a success through pure determination

[@lesvoyagesdesoazig]

terrific , wordless cheers from Belgium :)

[@jesper1406]

You are in good hands in the shipyard. I like the way this huge repair is being done. Good luck 🤞

[@pap91rt50]

Absolutely monumental task!! I'll be watching every episode!!

[@tamar5261]

Awesome craftsman you have there.nice to see a ship saw in the background

[@citizen127at]

Re 1:16, this process is so beautiful!

[@ktown4852]

Definitely Old School ! Nothing wrong with this crafting.

[@tomtroscher9612]

Enjoying your videos. Love the idea of repairing not replacing. Couple of questions.What kind of wood was used for the original keel,and what is being used now. Also, I thought the keel would be coated/painted before installing.

[@MiQBohlin]

Aye m8’s, great episode again! Thank you for not rushing through in the editing of this very entertaining progress. Tight joinery is an art form. 👌🏽

[@kennethd.cooper5252]

Generations of craftsmanship it is absolutely great to see the journey of your boat. Very interesting. Be safe stay healthy.

[@sergiovideoclip]

And all fascinating the keel takes shape .... very good.

[@svlamancha9877]

Great progress. It’s good that your shipwrights are cool with the filming. 👍

[@andrewmullen4003]

wow I'm so glad you explained which was the front and then the back.......

[@alejandromosquera5580]

Felicitaciones!!!!! Re lindo y emocionante el video les mando un abrazo grande desde Argentina!!!!

[@tonysunny8927]

Been watching your videos from the very first and I'm so glad I did. Good luck guys loads of love from India

[@crash8681]

Quick question for you, are you going to be coppering or treating the hull in order to prevent the hull and keel being destroyed again?

[@crash8681]

@@charonstyxferryman ah that makes sense I work on retro aircraft from ww2 and before so was interested in how the boat rebuilding would get around the problem

[@BillB23]

I'm favorably impressed at the precision of the scarf joints for Yaba's keel. With all the soul you and the shipwrights are putting into her, she'll have a long, productive life.

[@joseromanelli5807]

Muy bueno, un trabajo realmente artesanal que se perdió en gran parte con el progreso. Buenos vientos y mucha suerte.

[@Sergevdb28]

Lovely couple... beautiful boat!

[@nickbrown6457]

Hi, I've not commented before. Just wanted to say I'm really enjoying watching your progress and am subscribed. You seem like a great couple. It would also be great to see more aspects of your life away from the rebuild, as the project progresses. Good luck with the project! 👍

[@SailingYaba]

Welcome Nick! We are very happy that you enjoying the videos! We might add some other aspects later on but we have so much to show you guys at the moment so we want to get that out there :D

[@rustyh711]

Very good thank you for all the details

[@fhagerber4079]

You are the rightman for the job,job welldone . You are a good organizer and many more good video