Our TO DO list just got A LOT bigger! - Sailing Yabá #18

[@gregmirr]

There have been many ship restorations larger than Yaba , with the support from subscribers this is not a lost cause . These shipwrights are knowledgeable about these type of boats and probably have done many thru the years . In construction we use to say " With enough money and time any project can get done " . Demolition always comes first so don't jump ship yet as Yaba will sail again ! Go Ben & MP but please don't crawl under that engine again that was scary.

[@gregmirr]

@A j White With due respect my comments were only encouragement to the young owners of Yaba .

[@mikeoliver9949]

Ben, as you approach replacing the internals of the boat wiring, piping, plumbing I recommend that you label or color code everything. And include intermediate labels as you pass through major bulkheads. Near the end of your efforts in each category create a single line sketch of the wiring and plumbing. These steps in addition to the photos you take will help immensely when you’re troubleshooting in the South Pacific far from land

[@stevecobb6001]

Stay strong the both of you! 'Yaba' made the 250 mile trip to the boat yard in that condition, imagine how strong she will be when finished!

[@sailingvesseltradewinds7764]

A lot has been done, and a lot more to do.. But she's looking better by the episode. Hats off to the (re) builders.. What a craftsmen.. !!

[@gtp5953]

Don't listen to the negative comments. Everyone new this was going to be a very extensive rebuild. I really enjoy watching these excellent shipwrights doing an extraordinary job rebuilding your boat. It would be wonderful if your episodes were longer. What are your plans to keep the shipworms from getting into the wood? Keep up the good work; I am looking forward to next weeks episode. Thank You.

[@SkypowerwithKarl]

I so hope these two stubborn people catch a break soon. Is heartbreaking to keep seeing so much boat crumbling away in their hands. Yaba has lived up to both of my boating mantra’s; “The the rot you initially discover is at least four times more extensive” and “Water will find a way”.

[@TheWmap]

Hey Ben and MP! Ignore all the negativity in the comments! What you are doing is amazing and inspirational! You are saving this boat. And i for one think it is worth it! 👍

[@DrAlcopops]

"i, for one, think its worth it!"......you do not even know how much it has cost and is costing every day these "boat builders" are sucking out of Bens pocket...

[@richardmg9]

If you want to learn to build a wooden boat, this is a good way to do it. Replacing each part one by one of an old rotten boat is a great way to go. You can think of your boat as plans and a full scale model.

[@gg9960]

with each video i am more amazed that boat made it from Santos to Itajai....luck was on your side

[@DWilliams-ce8nb]

The bad news... your boat presents many challenges. The good news... you have 43,000 new friends around the world. More good news... you are getting a PhD in boat restoration! And you are doing it with such grace and good humor - so good to see.

[@DWilliams-ce8nb]

@@ian-c.01 Nah. They just have the loudest mouths.

[@fknsl1]

As long as the current Crew (workers!) continues working on her, Yaba will will sail again. And better than ever! These people are skilled artisans, not too many left that can do a refit of this type.

[@mikeh1404]

This is the part of a major rebuild that causes the most sleepless nights - as long as you can afford the work - keep the faith and you will have a solid dependable boat to go blue water sailing.

[@ShipHappensUK]

You are doing the best thing for the boat, once all the rot is gone and you start rebuilding and it will all be worth it, you have to break a few eggs to make an omelette. Keep up the great work, don't rush it and you will have an amazing boat.

[@100Jeanluc]

Hi MP & Ben, One of the joys of rebuilds/restoration is that the job can seem insurmountable, the more you pull apart, the more that you find needs to be fixed/replaced. The trick is to push past this time and just keep going. Plenty of people are just naysayers and just because they cant do it doesn't mean you cant. There are plenty here that want you guys to succeed (and I am one) so just ignore anyone negative. Onward and upward.

[@woodyackerman1906]

What an interesting project. IMO - If you have the money keep going with the restoration, It will be AMAZING when completed and you will have memories for a lifetime. Thanks for sharing this journey, chin up and keep a positive attitude!

[@MitchellEdwards222]

I tell you what, this channel is very entertaining because to Yaba you two are like superheroes breathing new life into an otherwise wrecked boat.

[@unstoppablezone4980]

Guys...I love your persistence, courage and optimism. And...the entire boat needs rebuilding. It is still not to late to dump this wreck and find something more reasonable. Just consider it!

[@patrickjenkins3109]

You are proving you can do it by actually doing it, you are an amazing couple, your ability to keep focused on the big picture while you continue with the big daily work load provides a great insight into your combined character and future potential, I look forward to seeing your adventures.

[@pap91rt50]

It's getting more spookey by the episode...I can appreciate your tenacity...it's surprising to see that it's still standing after all the surgery. I'm glued to every episode!!

[@realbadgolfer711]

It is jarring to go from watching a new build vlog, like Acorn to Arabella, to the MESS that poor Yaba is. Good luck putting that old girl back together. You will need it!

[@homer5802]

This is starting to remind me of the movie "Money pit".

[@peterattfield]

I said on the episode that they pulled/dragged out that everything from deck down will need replacing but looking at places I 5hink 5he deck I'd broken aswell. Would be cheaper and quicker to do a full reconstruction of this boat rather than fixing it up.

[@teddyr7901]

@@peterattfield it pretty much is a restoration

[@bobadam7021]

I see it as Captain Ron. Just a little dry rot boss all boats have it. - Well I know what I'll be doing this afternoon.

[@lynnkietzman9121]

A boat is a hole in the water where you throw money....lots and lots of money.

[@peterattfield]

@@lynnkietzman9121 BOAT = Bring Out Another Thousand!!!! Anchors Away

[@dowser81]

It’s good to see you are continuing to cut out the rot and replacing with new. It’s real satisfying to see you prove all the haters wrong. Granted she isn’t going to be the most sea going vessel but with fair winds behind you she will get you to your destination.

[@Pietcoke1]

Everybody looked real good in their "Sailing Yaba" shirts.....

[@kraftwerkkurierehamburg8359]

Don’t tell them or they ll carry on😂

[@witerabid]

Every time you pull off a piece of wood with your bare hands it makes me want to cry... I can't believe that someone would even let her decay this much. But I'm glad you keep your spirits up. I for one will be here watching no matter how long it takes. *sending virtual hugs*

[@dennishudson9723]

When you first got this boat I immediately figured it would need to be re-framed and replanked so don’t stress out about it you are going to have something that will last you the rest of your lives if you keep it that long and will have an amazing boat!

[@patrickbaillargeon8051]

Ya think so?

[@dickenscider7328]

But it’s rotted to this extent in just a few years.

[@bilsabo]

There's no way, they took a badly, cheaply built boat ( it couldn't even last 20 years ) and are refitting it with cheap materials. I mean they don't even bother using bedding compounds ( Dolphinite ). The "new" boat will have a lifespan of ~10 years imo.

[@loganjohnson3589]

@@dickenscider7328 The original owners did virtually nothing to maintain the boat that's why it is in this condition .And the repairs thy did do were done wrong causing more problems

[@MegaDirtyberty]

@@patrickbaillargeon8051 If you say so.

[@jamesallen712]

I know you say that 'People think our boat is doomed but we refuse to think that and will do whatever it takes,' but there does come to a point that you say enough is enough. I admire your commitment to Yaba and to keep going where many wont however there is a time to know when to walk away from something. It may not be what you want to hear. If you had shipbuilding skills, carpentry skills than paying a yard to do it then its a re-build project. This way is a lot of money. As somebody has said before its probably best get the guy's to start from a new keel, ribs and use Yaba as a parts boat and work on a new one. Nobody will say you didnt try with Yaba.

[@fraseranderson708]

This is a story of faces . . . the shipwrights are all smiles, they know they have a veritable gold mine on their hands. Her face often shows a look of concern, worried and wondering, just how deep into this mess they are going to sink. His face, while I don't wanna sound mean or cruel, displays a distinct lack of understanding, a general look of innocence as he falls deeper and deeper into the repair, someone who has been blessed with a generous inheritance and is bet and bound to finish this adventure, hang the expense. What they are going through makes absolutely no sense to me whatsoever. I wish them nothing but the best, but I can't feel they are fighting a battle there will be no honour in winning.

[@melinafioravante8136]

Ben and MP keep this KZbin channel to give builders all the money they make and I’m 100% happy to be part of this very great deal: love to see that crew in action! Loved they all got t-shirts now 😁👍 Hope Caio get at least a blue collar thou

[@gutsanglory1]

You two are scaring me.... I sure as hell hope your supporting that massively heavy engine while you take out the mounts!!! Cheerz!

[@Nardypants]

Pffft. A few wooden wedges do the job. /s

[@Regencyexpress1769]

Would have been cheaper to build a boat from scratch, admire their courage and dedication

[@artohedstrom5668]

Your faith in this project is amazing. Hopefully all goes fine. And we can follow most interesting project.

[@MsStuart2010]

hang in there guys all will be sweet, have a nice day

[@bobuncle8704]

I really like how almost everyone is wearing a Sailing Yaba t-shirt. Makes everyone look part of the team. I think that this is amazing that you are bringing Yaba back to her original glory. But, my goodness, what is left holding her together. I do like the confidence that everyone just keeps marching on and seems completely confident in what they are doing. The whole process is quite amazing.

[@hanshogqvist7927]

As you Bob, I find this quite amazing! And, like the people working on Yaba, I am compleatly confident that it will be a great boat again and that the worldvide reputation of their skill will bring them a lot of work in years to come, for us it is great entertainment!

[@mrfarmer532]

It seems a miracle that she sailed south to the yard. Bless you and Yaba may you sail her again for many happy years.

[@mikerobinson4457]

This story has become some of the most intriguing I've come across in a while! A day in the life of Brazilian shipwrights and their sponsors!

[@leboiffic01]

Amazing challenge ! Step by step, the old Yaba reborn under our eyes. Each day should be a victory. I wish you the best in your rebuild.

[@Sciolist]

Lot of people are talking about cost here but wood is one of the cheapest materials to work with in Brazil. Country isn't exactly short of the stuff and costs of labour is also pretty affordable. And another thing, anyone who can buy a 50 foot wooden boat isn't exactly poor. They are spending money they have, people are free to have their own opinion, but this channel has grown faster because boat is rotted out hulk. Many channels with factory fresh boats have less engagement on KZbin.

[@raywattie2308]

You will be surprised of the high cost of wood in Brazil. Brazilian wood is cheaper exported then locally in the Southern states.

[@Micksjourney]

Exactly my thought. They start with something rotten and intressting to gatter a lot of views becouse people have som much to say about it.. pretty clever.

[@dnomyarnostaw]

@Heinrich Alfons Yet, here you are : -)

[@geoffroberts1126]

This is a critical difference. Most of the people screaming out about the incredible cost are right. In western, 1st world countries, it would be ridiculously expensive, but in Brazil, where labour is cheap and wood is cheaper, that's a boat of an entirely different colour. At a rough guess, 2 weeks on a slip in any major western city would probably cost more than the entire amount of money for labour and material to effectively rebuild this boat (which is basically what they are doing).

[@shaggyduder]

It's incredibly cheap to have work done where they are, I'd be surprised it they have more that $2500 American into it at this point. The men are only making .25c American an hour, if that. They may be paying by the job, no one knows.

[@stephenmurray9850]

I hope but not sure these two realize that this project is probably not worth saving but now that the "boat" is on the hard what else can you do but keep going forward. ( other than just cutting the whole boat up and having a barbeque although the wood might not burn because it is so wet. ) I said quite a few episodes ago that you were using the old boat as a template to build a new boat. I was waiting for the deck to crash down over the rest because there doesn't look like any supports are left to hold it up. I really am rooting for you guys to get this done. Good luck , your really going to need it.

[@alimitchell5346]

At least the anchor chain looks in good health!... All the best👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MegaPoxie]

If that was a house for sale the ad would read "A handyman's dream"! I love the indoor/outdoor flow happening in the engine room or though it may not be so nice at sea.

[@andrewthompson2380]

Just cant believe that with the extensive work you are doing you havent removed that old engine dumped it and get a new one. You will definitely regret keeping it or spending any money and time on it. Biggest thing i found in 34 years of running boats is knowing what to get rid of

[@FabioPascuaThePilot]

I found this channel from ‘Odd Life Craft’, also Brazilian couple. The change their old engine (sold it), and got a brand new Yanmar engine.

[@keithbaker2885]

I was also wondering why I keep watching this train wreck and then it occurred to me the carpenters are awesome and fun to watch old school craftsmen

[@gds6395]

At least your chain looks new :-), good luck with the job.

[@malcolmmcgougan8372]

It's fascinating watching the team of professional boat builders taking on Yaba. With minimal tools they are tearing apart and rebuilding what is obviously a complete right off. Compared to Acorn to Arabella and Sampson boat co, their approach is infinitely pragmatic. I went back through all the videos and seem to recall Yaba is not that old! I am convinced it would have been cheaper and more practical to build a brand new boat that would be infinitely more usable to both sail and manage than this old wreck, but watching this old tub get unreasonable love and care is enjoyable. My goodness I hope you have deep pockets...

[@reinouddelporte911]

The more I watch this refit, the more I wonder how much of the "old" Yaba will remain once the "new "Yaba" is finished. It almost looks like a complete rebuild.

[@leonardotorcello]

theseus ship paradox

[@peterrobierto7435]

Not much !

[@jrrains]

She prefers to call it a refurbish. But it's a total rebuild

[@guyraymond56]

"Old Yaba" is nothing more than a bunch of shipworms holding hands!

[@ergloo6660]

A build not a rebuild

[@kevio6868]

the Yaba sign looks in pretty good condition

[@mckean3554y]

A lot of work to get washer out. 😀

[@bengtkorswing5279]

My hat off to you for not giving up. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@riodulce4939]

Hey guys, this had to happen. When I first saw you announcing you had bought a sinking wooden boat, and saw the enormous shipworm holes patched up with pieces of plywood, I dounted you would make it to the shipyard and I suspected what you would find. Well, I am glad you made it, and I am confirmed on my assessment. You are doing the equivalent of building two boats: ripping up the original and patching a new one in its place. The cost will be double too. Did you not get a survey and prepare for all this? Or did you hope your Patrons would finance this venture? I admire your enthusiasm and smile at your innocence. Keep going!!.

[@nickopedia5669]

I suspect the feasibility comes from cheap labor and materials. Expenses are nothing like the US over there, while if they made their money in a country that was in a better situation (or in an industry that was more internationally involved) they could support this for years on end. For example, a carpenter in Brazil makes 1.7k-5k BRL per month according to salary explorer, or an average of 40,200 BRL/yr. That's 7k USD per year per person working on the boat. Some of them probably make more (like the guy making the frames, and the guys who did the keel work), while others make less. But having 5 guys working on a boat for a full year is only $35k USD, which isn't much for the amount of work 5 people (+the 2 of them) can get done. (as shown by how quickly they've been getting through it, I reckon they'll be on the water within 2 years thanks to the number of people they're employing)

[@rogerelzenga4465]

​@@nickopedia5669 Nick what these people dont seem to understand, they have only been on the hard for a little more than a week.... these internet warriors think EVERY channel only posts once a week/month.... they also think that everything costs a fortune, people have NO IDEA about the rest of the world....

[@cyrildoherty6143]

Hi, the face on the carpenter guy at 26.08 says it all.

[@theodorecharles635]

I can't believe the shipyard would be doing this with the masts and rigging still up. There can't be much left holding it up.

[@castinn]

Though this is painful to watch, I admire the skill of the boat-wrights and your attitude as well. The workmen know what to do and how to do it. I'm sure they have fixed worse. It will be great in the end.

[@tombobtail7706]

No it won't, it is a tub with an insufficient sail plan.

[@castinn]

@@tombobtail7706 Insufficient sail plan for what? 12 meter racing? OK. It is for living aboard and motoring occasionally, which is what sailboats do much of the time anyway - since the wind is almost always directly on the nose. A sailboat is part fantasy that the wind will take you anywhere for free. A sailboat is also the most expensive way to see the world third-class. We lived aboard for a number of years and the reality of motoring is just easier and that boat has some large tanks to navigate along coasts with occasional jumps to offshore islands. Look at the ballast. Yaba mostly relies on its beam to keep it upright. That is fine for what it is. The bottom line is it Ben's and MP's adventure and mocking them is self-serving at best.

[@tombobtail7706]

@@castinn It is on here for public commentary so that is what they get. In the same tone that you would commentate a football game. I doubt that the sail plan can move the boat without engine assistance as we seem to agree. As others have said it is likely mostly decorative. We will see. You talking about sailing as a means of 3rd class travel speaks to your budget not everyone else's. All of our commentary helps the algorithm anyway so they get more views and cash to keep going. Relax

[@markybo01]

At this point it would have been cheaper to just build a whole new boat I love your dedication to restore but is it really worth what yous have put in to it guys

[@richardellison536]

Sad to see so much damage. your budget must be as trashed as the wood you are removing. I am glad to see that you are staying positive. Good luck with the remainder of the work. Love the vlog!

[@robertmagee8257]

Hi, I have a suggestion for the both of you. Find the company that built it. Obtain the building plans and build a new one. That boat is really beyond rebuild. Once I saw the ribs and the deterioration I would have stopped. Get the boat plans, take the new keel and build from there.

[@robertmagee8257]

@@Rafael.Mechanic For your safety please replace any part that is deteriorated. If a component is partly bad then replace the entire component. I wish you well.

[@robertmagee8257]

@@Rafael.Mechanic Is it a Vagabond 42 foot?

[@robertmagee8257]

@@Rafael.Mechanic Good luck I'll wait patiently to see the boat back in the water and looking good. Best wishes.

[@manolisgledsodakis873]

So many negative comments! I love this rebuild. It's fascinating to watch. As regards that stubborn bolt: what I do is to grind the bolt head to bright metal then weld a nut to it, putting the arc rod down the centre of the nut then tacking the sides. The heat will help to free the threads and it should be possible to get a socket on it with a long wrench to shift it.

[@tombobtail7706]

That and don't use star sockets.

[@russellmcvey390]

This rebuild is doing my head in. Makes for a great blog, but seriously wondering about the finished boat...if ever

[@VenturiLife]

They can milk this for about 3 years or so. Before anything sails anywhere.

[@Slugasi]

Agree amazing how Yaba was able to sail. "Yaba" must be the luckiest Schooner in the world to have you guy’s. A lot of work and time it’s going to be while but is all be worth it, good luck guy’s 👍😎

[@Gladtobeleaving]

I love your committment and bravery in trying to rebuild (yeah, you're well past a refit) Yaba, but I'm worried like a lot of other commenters whether this isn't going to bankrupt you before the boat is seaworthy again. Good luck!

[@wlff88]

Commitment and bravery? I call stupidity and stubbornness.

[@Gladtobeleaving]

@@wlff88 sometimes the chase of a dream is the experience, not easily achieving the dream.

[@NarrowboatPreciousJet]

You guys are so dedicated! You guys have a massive task but every job is completed one at a time and before you know it the work will be done and you will have an amazing boat to last you for years 😁😁👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 well done you two and thank you for sharing your story with us all x

[@williamwells8672]

Looking like a full overhaul is needed. I would replace everything while you have it completely open. Hose and wires should be replaced as well.

[@MrSychnant]

I am (like a lot of subscribers) concerned at how much worse things seem to get week by week, and despite some negative comments about it just being a waste of time paid for by patrons those self same patrons are helping to keep those boat yard workers in a job and that's not a bad thing. .I really enjoy watching this challenge unfold and its a lot more interesting than a lot of sailing channels that have resorted to just showing video of themselves cooking dinner or sunbathing in skimpy bikinis to get the punters watching. So good luck guys and don't forget to feed the dog :-)) PS. Love the new T-shirts..

[@rudolfbrunokleinert9425]

Oh man, the destruction show goes on and on.... Good luck!

[@rogerbayzand4455]

Nice to see the boatyard crew in their Sailing Yaba T shirts!

[@aarix1]

This episode just sank my heart. So much work.

[@ssmith5650]

hey!! ifb u two can win the cost....done stop what u are doing...a year or two from now and when you look back at what has been accomplished...u will smile and be amazed...dont give up ! MP...u are absolutely adorable. keep going don't quit....thanks for the videos

[@fonhollohan2908]

That is why its better to paint the a name on a boat vs putting on signs. My heart goes out to you guys for how much dry rot your finding in that boat. How that boat floated in the first place just blows my mind. I wish you guys the best in all that you do to restore this classic boat. God bless.

[@delukxy]

Use the sign but put spacers between it and the boat. With stainless or bronze/brass bolts you can maintain it by quick removal at any time.

[@bilsabo]

It's not a classic, boat isn't even 20 years old

[@petercousins6645]

I applaud your hard work and determination. Well done both of you.

[@occumedge4031]

This is so amazing to watch> They remind me of real old time shipwrights, when everything was done with the "spirit and soul" of the ship taken into account. Remember a ship carries boats, and that is what Yaba is! She is going to be beautiful.

[@jthompsoniii]

I am disappointed by the lack of pneumatic and hydraulic hand tools. The shipwrights have wood shaping and fitting skills, but the company has not provided modern tools.

[@glennjaggard5370]

Glad your replacing the side beams better to do it while the side planks are off .better to do it once do it right .I like the way these old fellas work you can see the enjoyment on there faces .bet that's the first time anything has been loaded or unloaded from the sides

[@dannymartin3244]

I bet the previous owner can’t believe his luck.

[@VenturiLife]

He knew what he had was essentially worthless and glad to put it behind him.

[@shaggyduder]

Actually, I think they got it free, something about paying back mooring fees.

[@old_house_1906]

The previous owners who didn't take good care of the boat for 10 years, lost all their money. The new owners, after costly rebuild, may have a chance to take good care of this boat for next 100 years.

[@jamesschramm4739]

I can't believe there's so much work to be done on your boat. It almost appears as if they're rebuilding the entire thing, wow............. Once they finish, it'll be a beautiful boat/ship.......

[@tobymason8951]

I remember mentioning in the first video that you'd end up re planking and practicaly re framing

[@bandit7602]

Try and stay positive.....you have taken on a massive undertaking......prove everyone wrong and get her back on the water as your floating home!

[@tombobtail7706]

All I hear in the opening is "Hi I'm Ren and I'm Stimpy." I just keep checking back hoping it is finished so I can watch an ocean crossing attempt.

[@imundertheearthssunnnnow7551]

To see them fail the attempt? You sound like a class human being like the rest of the clowns who have nothing but insults.

[@tombobtail7706]

@@imundertheearthssunnnnow7551 No way, success would be way more entertaining. Any idiot can fail.

[@paulmarshall3585]

Ben and MP you guys are doing really good hang in there and get that Yaba done ....Yaba...Daba...Doooo....!!!

[@rboston33]

Would never have started watching had it not been for the lovely Brazilian couple on Odd Life. Now I wonder why I keep watching. This rebuild is costing a fortune for little return value.

[@roguetrail]

same here... keep watching out of curiosity, to either find out if successful or not. Hoping for a success story...would like them to share their financial position, on how much they are spending and how much they are willing to spend.

[@sailingavocet]

Keep on smiling you two! Yaba is coming along nicely. Thank you for sharing your discoveries with the people of the internet, ignore the trolls the best you can and keep your eye on the prize! You got this!!

[@MaShcode]

Yaba has less Dabba and a lot more Do!

[@glennjaggard7065]

When you started to take that first plank off and saw all that wood rot I thought way back then that Yaba would be set on fire and burnt but you where very lucky in picking a great bunch of shipwrights to do the job because now today she is starting to look more like a Swan which I for one congrats to you all for doing a great job

[@timkenyon6088]

This is an example of the new KZbin economy. Completion of a task like this is not the goal...the process is the goal, and KZbin revenue is the means. Interesting.

[@raywattie2308]

Yep, more projects example Sail Life taking years and years. First project completed and not start sailing but starting a NEW project. KZbin, supporters and suppliers are paying the bill.

[@Infinite_Adventures]

I doubt there making much from KZbin. Should throw some petrol and a match at it

[@jordy5625]

If they are just doing it for the sake of growing a KZbin channel its worth it i guess. Otherwise i would run from this project

[@VenturiLife]

This.

[@peedeefrancis1589]

i cant bear to watch anymore..!!omggg!!

[@koningbolo4700]

Wauw, by the time the lads have removed all the chocolate cake and it had a chance to dry out a bit you will be having a very nice camp fire for the bbq...

[@bolivershagnasty2014]

If you want to reuse the original Yaba sign, you could insert spacers between the sign and the new hull. This would allow water to drain and dry, without collecting and rotting.

[@SteifWood]

I really really really would have second thoughts about putting any part of my body UNDER this rotten, rusty, junky wreck. I really really really admire these two guys still have the guts and smile to keep the project going. I really really really hope they have deep deep deep deep deep $ pockets. Coz in the end they have to make a new boat as Yaba's only value is as a template how NOT to construct a boat. I know the rot situation might be different and that we might have a different approach and knowhow how to construct and maintain wooden boats, but in my country such boats normally last +50 yrs. If Yaba is only 15 yrs, I'm shocked.

[@pidjones]

If you plan to continue, find the original plans and make templates for the frames from that. This way, the hull will be "fair" - smooth, shapely, and the water will flow properly around it.

[@andrewchapman2783]

Are you taking the engine out to overhaul? Please say yes. Also, when will you enlighten us all about expenses?

[@Barrenchats]

People miss the the little things in life, watching the boat become a boat again is life making, and changing I'm glad to watch these videos, we should all be thankful for the effort all of these people working towards a goal.

[@Paul-ow6of]

I see a lot of people on KZbin talk about how they love the sailing life, but a lot of them spend more time on the hard than they do sailing.

[@MegaDirtyberty]

Dry land sailors that have never even been to sea it seems.

[@rogerelzenga4465]

Yeah! and bitch and whine on every sailing channel.

[@Niander101]

Go guys and that anchor chain looks good!

[@jackharper3190]

The lack of any nautical terms in Ben's explanation makes me wonder, how he got a sailing license. Do you need to get certified in some sort im Brazil or can you take a vessel to sea without a license?

[@MegaDirtyberty]

Bahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha sailing licence ROTFLMAO

[@henesy]

Aren't boating licenses just a european thing?

[@MegaDirtyberty]

@@henesy Afaia yes.

[@davedawson4830]

You guys are f*#&ing nuts. Yet, lovely and wonderful in having the brass tacks to even conceive of this crazy project. Truly you guys are admirable. Cheers from Vancouver, BC, Canada

[@peterattfield]

I think that you might as well rip out all the wiring plumbing and start afresh aswell

[@shakesit]

When I first saw this boat before you started the channel I thought run away... I'm sadly only watching to see if I was right. I feel this is only the start of the work this boat will need to keep it above the waves. It makes working on the steel boats I deal with look easy. Good luck guys

[@dennisjump8655]

I can't help but wonder about cost. There's no mention of the price tag on all of this.

[@stoffa]

That was going to be my comment too. This must be cost a small fortune. Do these guys have very very wealthy parents,

[@mralanvideo]

They won't tell the cost it's stupid money

[@kevio6868]

1 million

[@Dunno513]

price out a 70' boat... see where that lands you.

[@CawffeeTyme]

You know the pricetag is out of this world when it's not even mentioned, then again maybe labour and materials costs in brazil are pennies on the dollar.

[@jedisonic35]

The best thing on the this boat chain, chain locker and anchor. They looks still working condition. I m very suprised I saw some good staff :)

[@bobadam7021]

With all the frames out in the engine room if you don't take the time to pull the engine and rebuild it you're making a massive mistake. Even if it's fine, which it's not, you'll never have better access than you do right now. Pull it and have it rebuilt, yes it's expensive and will hold up those frames from being refit, but it's a lot better to do it now than to have to cut the cabin roof, or the sole of the wheel house out later.

[@corpsmanup5498]

I totally agree.....or purchase a new or rebuilt engine that works in your space.

[@bobadam7021]

@@corpsmanup5498 I don't think they're at that level of patreon support just yet. A whole engine would be really expensive due to import taxes in Brazil. However, labor is dirt cheap. A rebuild might be in the hundreds of dollars rather than tens of thousands that a complete repower would be.

[@MickeyFourZeroFour]

No.. Wait.. Content for next year at the Boat repair yard..

[@raywattie2308]

@@bobadam7021 The Mercedes, Scania and Volvo engines are produced in Brazil. Brazil has a huge truck and car industry producing own diesel engines, those are locally marinized. No import of engines in Brazil or the power need to be >500 kW. All the wooden boats locally on the rivers and fishermen operating offshore are making use of the local produced engines. 99% of the vessels operating in salt / brackish water areas don't run overboard water true the engines but make use one cooling channel on each side of the keel (keel cooling). This avoid fouling of pumps, cooling heat exchanger and corrosion problems.

[@bobadam7021]

@@raywattie2308 Alright, but even a locally sourced engine will be far more expensive than the labor rate to rebuild their current unit.

[@shieldaigbencher]

Money is clearly not a problem which is not meant as a criticism. Many people are asking about cost and value etc. When you have this much money it is possible to just follow your dreams regardless. And this young couple are simply following their dreams. Best wishes to them from me.

[@felixfeleus510]

The anchorchain should have been mounted to the ship in order not to loose chain and anchor. As everything it looks like nothing is to standard on this boat. It is a huge miracle that the crew didn't encounter more problems when sailing the ship to the yard. I cannot imagine that this vessel is built only 13 years ago. Or the wood was rotten already by then. Unbelievable that there is really not a single piece of wood in a good condition. I hope the new wood is of a better quality. Such a project should make me and my wallet depressive. So I am still surprised that Ben and MP can report about the progress without tears in their eyes.

[@robertcochran7103]

This is certainly a very good education in ship construction and repair for me. I am learning!