Life on board: Working HARD or hardly WORKING? — Sailing Yabá 212

In this latest episode, Ben and MP from the channel Sailing Yabá continue to share their liveaboard journey with their sailboat ‘Sailing Yaba 212.’ One of the primary focuses in this episode is an essential upgrade on board — their toilet!

Fiberglass and Epoxy Work on the Toilet Upgrade

Ben talks about one significant issue with their boat – it’s not ready. He then shows viewers their current toilet, suggesting that an upgrade or improvement is necessary. With a commitment to do everything in his power to make this happen, Ben begins cutting and working on the fiberglass around the toilet area.

Installing Gray Water Box for Sink & Shower

To improve the bathroom facilities, Ben drills a hole on the port side which will be the outlet of the gray water box. This box will collect both sink water and any shower drainage from this area. He explains that viewers can see how bouncy it is while working in a dinghy but emphasizes safety first before progressing with further work.

Fiberglassing the Bathroom Floor

Ben and MP have been working hard on fiberglassing both sides of their bathroom flooring to provide a durable and watertight surface. They discuss how the prep work can be the most challenging, taking up the majority of time due to curing and waiting periods. Yet they persistently push forward in transforming this essential part of their liveaboard vessel.

Cement as Ballast & Filling Gaps

Ben has an innovative idea for adding ballast to his boat. By filling the area with cement, not only does it provide needed weight distribution but also ensures all stones are held securely in place. This method adds extra weight on one side where they need it most – the port side forward.

Varnishing and Sanding the Mast

Parallel to working on their toilet facilities, Ben focuses his energy on varnishing and sanding their boat’s mast. He discusses wanting to start selling some merchandise from the boat. However, he knows that sanding and varnishing must be done before bringing up sails due to potential mess implications.

Installing Plywood & Fiberglass Floor

In their quest to finish the toilet upgrade, Ben and MP install plywood flooring and then proceed with laying down fiberglass. Despite some setbacks, they are determined to finish the job. Their teamwork highlights how they utilize time efficiently when one project is drying or curing, moving onto another task.

Conclusion

In this episode of Sailing Yabá 212, viewers watch Ben and MP tackle multiple boat improvement tasks with determination. Despite facing various challenges such as weather conditions and physical exhaustion, their collaboration ensures each task is approached with dedication and creativity. This continues to inspire both novice sailors and experienced boaters alike.