Wooden boat refit: We have engine cooling and added some shade to the deck - Sailing Yabá 174

[@SailingYaba]

Thank you all for being here! It's been so thrilling to be together every day! ♥

[@JasonScott604]

Daily videos for all of 2024!

[@manolisgledsodakis873]

The tool is a pipe wrench ("Stilsons" in the UK) and the white tape is PTFE. The pipe wrench uses the same principle as the monkey wrench but the latter has smooth jaws.

[@clivewilliams3661]

Those grips are called STILLSONS in English. In addition to gland nuts they can tighten/loosen threaded pipe - a very useful tool in all sizes apart from the medium one you have. You will need one in the toolchest. PTFE tape is Polytetrafluoroethylene i.e Teflon tape. Its not an adapter but a reducer from 2" to 1 1/2". A sigle Milacor clip is stronger than a worm drive/\jubilee clip particularly as the Jubilee clip ca dig into and split the rubber. never ever use small jubilee clips on fuel lines. The hoses will need clip so as not to stress the pipe.

[@Tripple-L432]

Much Love and many prayers for MPs Recovery.You guys are Awesome.

[@robbiedejong4319]

Love these episodes. Can't wait to see you splash. Blessings and a speedy recovery to MP..

[@Looky-Loo-Shorts]

MP wishing you a promt recovery🌺💐🥀🌿🌷

[@Tripple-L432]

Pipe wrench, Monkey wrench, Thumb wrench,. LOL Thanks guys .This has been amazing,Thank you so much. I`m so excited you would think it`s my boat,lol.Cant wait for splash !!

[@danmcbride6258]

The work you have done on this boat is so incredible. Yama lives again!

[@TheDENTAGE]

I have watched every episode every week, from the beginning, I love you guys and your skills and confidence are impressive. I'm a 56 yr old building contractor myself so I've used tools once or twice so I think I know good skills when I see them. Yaba is basically a moving 3 story house. Anywho ill shut up and keep watching. 😃

[@chrismunoz5626]

M. P. You are in my prayers and I look forward to seeing you soon. The name of the tool is "pipe wrench" and the tape is " Teflon tape" there's a yellow one that is required for natural gas fittings. God bless you all and keep up the good work. I've been watching your video's from the beginning and am excited to see Yaba splash.

[@bigbellyclub9168]

Great job done yesterday Ben, nice to see MP back on the job hopefully not stressing too much.

[@cattaraugustonawanda4426]

Looks like you are making good progress! The white on the coach house roof certainly looks BRIGHT ! Get some sunglasses for everyone on board 🙂

[@timklein-hitpass]

Ben - you rock! Thanks for the daily update! MP get well soon! I feel the excitement. I want to see Yaba in the water. I wish you all the best and thank you so much for sharing the journey.

[@hugorossi9388]

MP ❤❤❤❤❤❤ pronta recuperacion 😊😊😊

[@thecoinjar]

MP we are all wishing you well, you are such a bright light!

[@timgresdal3617]

Hey MP get better. May God bless and keep you while you are recovering.

[@oyou812]

Getting closer and closer to splashing 😊

[@MrChazzz53]

Blessings to MP. I love you guys!❤

[@evewilkinson9653]

MP I hope that you feel better very soon, miss seeing you.❤️❤️❤️🇬🇧

[@chuckthomas8176]

Thank you . Happy healing for her , and my best thoughts for u both ..

[@claudehopper9813]

MP get well soon , we're missing you enthusiasm and bright smile !

[@Calusa.Wanderer]

OMG!!! That brass water intake was screaming in pain!!! Lol

[@ssmith5650]

Happy birthday Ben ! To answer the questions , pipe wrench and Teflon tape and as for the reduction fitting or reduction coupling or whatever you want to call it pretty much works….. thanks for MP’s update. It was pretty much understood that was the situation 😊. God’s speed on the recovery

[@John-lc9jh]

Hello Yaba , I've been a fan since the first day you bought Yaba. Your I can do it attitude is a very positive tool to have. In Kentucky, we call that wrench a ( pipe wrench ). I noticed the last pipe with the yellow stripe on top of the black pipe. If that is in contact with each other, it will rub a hole just from vibration. After 44 years in the trucking industry, I have learned it would be wise to stop any chance of them touching. Get well soon , M P God bless you guys. I can't wait to see her sailing again ❤❤❤

[@earthwizz]

Stilson wrench. Cracking job guys.

[@Rogster559]

Get well soon MP take your time and rest up as much as possible, you have a great crew helping and you deserve a little rest

[@philbilligmeier6522]

I like the shirt that Ben is wearing

[@glennchuckie773]

Well done Ben, great job, you'll need a well earned rest once you hit that water! Love to MP, hope she feels a lot better soon.

[@adamdavies272]

I’m excited to see her when she splashes. She’s a beautiful boat I hope she sits nicely in the water and hopefully no leaks 🤞

[@davidhakes3884]

Adapter=Reducer . Looking Great Ben. You can Sail away with a couple More Languages under your belt. It is fun watching you two Learn so much and make such a Beautiful Seaworthy boat.

[@johncorreia9041]

that tool is call wrench. love your boat, & contents

[@trinescape]

Another great video ,we hope MP recovers quickly you guys are such an inspiration much love

[@Twelvestonestacking]

Warm thoughts and good vibrations for MP!

[@Lea4-22]

As you know Hubby John and I support you and your efforts. I purchased a drunken sailor T-shirt for John aka Jack yesterday. Ben's doing a great job, but we miss seeing MP.

[@Gman11962]

Great job this week with the daily updates. Get well soon MP ❤

[@DavidVanHelden1]

The big splash will bring us many hours of good content ....

[@evewilkinson9653]

Oh I forgot, yes the videos every day are lovely, well done 🎉🎉

[@robertlewis9037]

i have learnt so much about the construction of a wooden boat by watching you do something I am now too old to do myself; I look foward to the day you splash and your sailing adventures afterwards, i have only been on a yacht once but I thank you for sharing your experiences through your vidioes. thank you so much

[@aeros4me]

Lots of love to wish MP better soon xxx

[@Gary-jk2oe]

Respect to you and mp and we hop you get well soon 👍 👍💯💯💯💯🐾🐾mp

[@Steven_VE9SY]

Feel better soon MP!!!!!!!

[@dr.echevers]

MP que melhores.

[@somadevo]

Healing Blessings MP💖

[@chopsjazz1]

Love the work you've done Ben, and I'm looking forward to your splashing Yada. Btw, those screws/bolts are called LAG bolts. Lag bolts are wood threaded screws with a hex head. Keep up the energy!!! Also, that large wrench is simply called a pipe wrench. Because it's jaws are slightly offset and they move a bit, that wrench can also grasp a round pipe.

[@andrewforbes146]

Hope your beautiful lady feels better really soon ans is back on Deck safe and sound

[@NickFawcusRobinson]

Delighted for you and your team.. watched the whole journey... best of wishes from Thailand 🇹🇭 ❤️

[@maryjnorwood3962]

Many well wishes to MP!!! We miss you. ❤️❤️❤️ Another great video. We look forward to seeing Yaba every day. 😎🥰

[@keithwignall1428]

Blessings to MP. KW

[@mikepetitt9624]

I hope you are feeling better soon MP!❤

[@erickhuertas1102]

Hope MP feel better soon! 🙏🏽😉♥️

[@firdaddy]

Drinking a caprihania and watching yaba is ultimate Brazilian from Texas. Go ben amd mp! So proud of your accomplishments. Been following from the beginning and still at awe at how far you've come+

[@electronicsanta8149]

this push is awesome!!!!!!!! the videos are great!!!!!!! cant wait to see this baby float again!!!!!

[@toptaz15]

Hi Ben, I laughed every time you turned the water inlet during the Sika application. It was almost like it was talking/complaining to you with every twist.. lol. Great work you two. I'm sure you will make your deadline with the launch. Can't wait for that. I've been following your progress for a very long time.

[@DG3ACM-Marc]

Hi Ben, maybe you can give some hemp and sealent grease a try. Because hemp will expand a bit with water contact and it makes it possible to adjust later without loosing the sealing thats why many plumber do not use the white Teflon tape. Get well soon for MP! Cheers Marc

[@dcallan812]

Great update 2x👍

[@lancehymers4674]

Good call on using Sikaflex instead of being tempted to use 5200 adhesive on the through hull. The previous owner of my boat loved 5200 and I pay for it every time I replace a through hull or fitting in the endless hours of sawing, banging, and swearing as I try to remove it. 5200 is awesome stuff, but one you use it on something, it’s there forever. Lance in Canada “Great Escape” - Newport 30 - Mk ll

[@fortalamo8305]

VocÊs vão conseguir!! Dale YABÁ!!

[@griffinau]

Dont forget to mount the seawater filter to the engine as it will probably vibrate a lot possibly causing issues in the future, love the videos and channel, cant wait till you splash. Good Luck and I hope MP heals quickly.

[@maximilianobesso7732]

MP, te deseo una pronta recuperación, de todos modos el equipo está trabajando duro para cumplir sus sueños, que te mejores! 🧉

[@AirstripBum]

Can't wait to see her in the water!

[@PhilipRHoge]

Outstanding couple doing great work to recover a beautiful sailing boat. I am special impressed with the workmanship of all of your helpers - they truly take pride in their work. Sail on

[@1detroitryder]

boat hoses under the waterline should always have 2 clamps on them always

[@stuwalton1384]

You might consider anchoring that raw water filter to the stringer to keep it from moving around. Hope MP is feeling better.

[@richardairton4319]

Love and best wishes from Michigan

[@Maxdekriek]

i think it's called a pipewrench....and that white tape ..... teflontape..... great plumbing there ben!!!😊😉

[@StarBase7390]

Getting very excited for you both.

[@EdTurner.]

Ben your MASSIVE tool 😉is a Stillson pipe wrench in England, generally called Stillsons, Loving the daily vids and in awe of your language skills. When launched and caught up a film about your multilingual selves would be good . THanks for all the effort sharing your YABA world. Ed

[@nickcarmichael9416]

Loving what you are doing and seems to be going well, Wish MP all the best and a speedy recovery

[@johnwishart3851]

get well soon MP,,,,,,,,,,, much love !!

[@69woodburner]

Sending love to MP. Get well soon!

[@tawharanui5011]

Best wishes to lovely MP!

[@bobuncle8704]

Sending prayers for a speedy recovery for MP The Bimini looks nice. 👍👍 I know that as a pipe wrench. The other day you asked about the nuts on the raw water strainer. Those I call wing nuts. Cheers. Another great episode.

[@alanlopez446]

Love watching this process! Can't imagine how much work it is along with editing the videos, too - thank you for sharing the journey with us!

[@mjjvdberg]

Hope to see you soon again MP, get well strong woman 😊

[@thomascooling7595]

Speedy recovery MP👍

[@johnross440]

Reducer is correct, Pipe Wrench and Teflon tape… the roof of your boat is on the outside and the inside is called ceiling ( you asked for comments ) really have enjoyed all your videos, thanks for the opportunity to comment… can hardly wait till you splash….Sincerely… John and Penny… Ontario, Canada

[@PetervanderPalm]

Get well soon MP

[@dougbillbeaver]

Go Yaba !!!! Ya-hoo !!!

[@SilvioNetto]

Força MP!

[@Richard-vh9ug]

Love these videos. Hope MP gets better soon.

[@henrygrnli379]

Best wishes to Mp ❤

[@michaelwasson5490]

Hello, I am Mike and a big fan. Please tell MP to get well soon.

[@acblack1032]

Ben check your hoses again for rubbing, also the shut off valve for the through hole, had the same on mine and it closed due to a wave. The hall hit so hard from coming back down that it closed the valve. Fitted it by having a piece of cloth holding the valve open. Please give a hug MP for us and tell hert we miss her :)

[@idefixgocho]

All the best for María Paula hope she gets well soon.

[@frodevangen2228]

Always double-clamp everything on a boat!

[@leland4286]

MP, wishing you, get better soon from San Diego California.

[@simonrose8685]

Hope to see you often again soon MP, you guys compliment each other so well. Best wishes from down under.

[@tomhf14]

Get well soon mp❤

[@william6526]

You did a great job with the through hull and the install of the water hoses. Now I wish you would replace all those plastic fuel lines for the engine with fuel lines that are made for diesel fuel . You really need to put some rubber material between the fuel tanks and where they contact the tank supports and where the tanks contact the hull to stop any place the tanks may wear a hole in them. I don't like bringing up the fuel system, but it should be your number 1 priority before you splash and find you have a problem. A major fuel leak in an engine room has sunk more boats with fires then any other problem on a boat . An engine room fire is almost impossible to put out when it's being fed by hundreds of gallons of diesel from the fuel tanks unless you have a good fire suppression system. Please think about fixing the fuel system like it should be,I'd hate to see you lose your boat you've worked so hard on or your lives. Good luck,stay safe and our prayers are with MP.for a speedy recovery .

[@ukandrew]

Very valid points William. In addition Ben cannot trust that the weight of the fuel tanks will keep them down whilst at sea. I see Ben has supported the tanks and held them back but they also need to be held down, and as you say, with some sort of movement absorbing material between all the supports to avoid friction wear.

[@AntonioAgostini]

In bocca al lupo a MP

[@philbilligmeier6522]

really love the video everyday.. very cool . Since day one

[@Maxdekriek]

Get well soon MP!😉.... great episode again.... greetsz from friesland...max...👍👌💛

[@larrycater-tx613]

👍 get well MP.

[@anthonymorgan9962]

Stillson is name for wrench 👍👍

[@jerrydutra3225]

Don't forget to adjust the knuder valve on the cooling diaphragm !😁

[@MichaelTodd-b2q]

Ben, you and MP I hope she’s feeling better😢❤ ben you’re a machine along with all the individuals that have worked on that boat. It would be great if you were able to get a group picture next to the boat so you could hang it inside her so they can always be with you when you and MP are on your big adventure. At this rate you’re gonna be done before the schedule that you set. Keep on keeping on.

[@gaireywoolum5643]

ALOHA from big island Hawaii can't wait to see you guys out on the water great job 😊

[@davebrown7321]

pipe wrench! And get Well soon MP!

[@shirmike]

I've always known the pipe wrench as "a pair of stilsons" ! Best wished for speedy recover MP

[@duncan.g.burton]

“Stilson” is the name for that wrench 🤙

[@charliegrant2270]

Get well soon MP. Missing you smile and infectious laugh.

[@gregfisher]

You guys!!! This is really getting exciting now.

[@sailingsjofagel]

Big love to you both, especially MP ❤. So close now, we can hear the splash in the not too distant future..!! How exciting. 🎉 I am concerned with the mounting of the raw water intake through-hull as the motion of Yaba thru the water will scoop water into the intake and pressurize the sea water into the cooing system even when the engine is not running. And, without the exhaust to expell the water, it can build up in the exhaust and find its way back into the cylinders. Please consider turning it 180* so that the intake grid is facing aft. There will be plenty of water to draw into the engine without the pressure pushing it into the raw water filter. Great progress..!!! Oh, the big pipe spanner thingy is often called a 'Monkey Wrench', I think. Cheers, Grant - Aelaide, South Australia.

[@csnelling4]

Get well soon MP❤