Building the Wooden Jaws for our +80ft Boat: These HAVE to hold — Sailing Yabá

• March 01, 2026 by Sailing Yabá |
• Language: EN
• Play Time: 00:35:21
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*Episode 305 | Building the boom and the jaws for Yabá's new rigging*
In this episode, we move from plans on paper to heavy timber. We’re tackling the "heavy hitters" of Yabá’s new gaff rig: the main boom and the first set of jaws. These aren't just pieces of wood; they are the backbone of our safety and performance once we’re back out on the open ocean.
Building traditional spars for an 80ft boat means every cut counts and every sanding pass matters. But as the boom takes shape, so does the pressure. The moon is pulling the tides, the water is rising, and our window for the haul-out is closing fast.

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In 2020, we found Yabá abandoned, sinking, and on the verge of being lost forever. We had no experience in boatbuilding, only a wild dream and the determination to make it happen. We worked relentlessly, learning from the best local shipwrights and pouring everything we had into this rebuild. It took four years of sweat, setbacks, and unwavering commitment, but today, Yabá is more than just a boat, she’s our home, our biggest adventure, and the proof that crazy dreams can come true.
Now, we’re sailing into the unknown, exploring remote islands, embracing the unpredictable and sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Join us as we chase the horizon!
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Hi! We are Ben & MP and we now own a massive wooden schooner that needs A LOT of work done. Many people told us the boat we chose was doomed, but we refuse to settle on that thought and we are going to do whatever it takes to make this boat a happy sailor again. We are both rookies when it comes to boat ownership and carpentry, so this is going to be a steep learning curve for us which we are ready to embrace. Luckily we found an amazing team of shipwrights that accepted the challenge of bringing Yabá back to life. But we are not only watching them work, besides documenting everything, we are also very keen to learn so we can do as much as possible ourselves, always knowing when to leave it to the experts. Follow our journey to watch how this story unfolds and... wish us luck! www.sailingyaba.com

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