Rigging our sails for the first trip - Sailing Yabá 217
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
- Bringing Yabá from wreck to dreamy! Episode 217
In this episode of our boat restoration, we finally finish setting up our rigging so we can go for our first sail trial!
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Recently we decided to purchase a two-masted wooden schooner in Brazil. The fun detail about our story is that the boat we bought was sinking and relying on many bilge pumps to survive so we had to lift it onto the dry to start a full refit. Once the boat was lifted (for the first time in her life) we realized that the work needed was much more than expected. Between bailing or accepting the challenge, we decided to go for the second option. Watch us as we bring Yabá back to life with the help of an amazing team of traditional shipwrights, sharing every phase of the process, overcoming the highs and lows and having fun along the way.
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Just remember that pulling the ropes across your woodwork will run grooves into the wood.
The soft shackles wrapped on your posts will grind through the varnish and wood over time. It would be a good idea to put some type of chafe protection for your stanchions.
I had furling sails on my boat , you need a winch for the furling , run all the furling lines back to one winch with stoppers so you can reef the sails at any point ! Don’t cut too much off the furling lines , they sometimes need more or less line because of overlapping? I know from experience! Looks good , always pull sails in or out into the wind in time you will see better ways , be careful the lines can rip the skin off your hands , use winches ! God bless you both ! 👍🏻👍🏻
A wooden cradle for the main boom would be a good idea. That way the boom would be stationary and QUIET when at anchor!
I agree.... though to be honest, we don't, preferring to pull the boom outboard one side or the other to unshade the solar panels ;)
Agree that's a absolute must to have a boom cradle. ( Hint ) I did mentioned stashing some " lumber "
For each boom. People have died from unsecured booms swinging ĺoose in a storm.
I would suggest winches for each main sheet and one on each mast for furling lines. Easy to pull sheets when no wind but you will need them if you need to furl or reef in the wind..
Imagine gybing without mainsheetwinches...
@JHK66 and nice to have a winch for furling lines too to control the sail when you are reefing or partially furling in a head sail
I have to agree with other commenters - with 37 years of sailing experience - you are making mistakes assuming each of the tasks - such as furling or main sheet trimming will be a hand operation. Don’t fool yourself and think that not having a professional assess the running rigging to properly size the equipment should be overlooked.
Both you and MP have impressed me with your willingness to dive into projects, but you are in way over your head on this. Listen to the comments and get some help with this - your lives will depend on the outcome in a storm!
It's been mentioned a couple times and is important . Running your furling line thru a stopper then to the winch is a typical set up because when setting and furling the sails in a breeze the loads on the sail can be extreme & unmanageable by hand . A sliding track with turning blocks is most common and eases getting proper trim , depending whether going up wind slide it back going down wind slide it forward that's basic sail trim 101 . I realize Yaba is a big boat and a schooner might vary .
Rub bar above the solar panels to protect from the boom
Don’t forget preventer lines on your main boom when going down wind ! 👍🏻👍🏻
The boom unregistered can kill you if sudden shift swings into your head. People have died after the crushing pressure of intracranial bleeding.
Looking good, one suggestion, try to keep those screws at least 1" away from the outer edge as you lose strength especially if they ever had a hard pull outward. (on the rope locks) Can't wait to see you guys sailing.
Great progress, glad to see so many small jobs done.
A few things before you weather too many storms:
1. Cabin top hand rail install. You have them right their, so it should be straight forward. It is just that the first storm when you have to go forward means less safety without those rails.
2. Some isenglass, (aka clear plastic), enclosures for the covered aft deck. Even if you can't afford all sides, at least one side will reduce wind. This also increases safety too. Though that depends on how well they are attached. And if you plan carefully with the attachment points, you can swap sides or even put on the aft end.
Good luck!
Congratulations yay I'm so happy for you so blessed worth it watching every episode since inset on your channel baby steps planning all the love involved with all the old school craftsmanship horrrah hurrah hurrah I salute you guys on making this dream fruition and feels great to anticipate every post ❤🎉
Very exciting guy's, she's a real gorgeous vessel. Handrails Ben, handrails. All the best regards from here on the West Coast side of Australia 🌏 Batavia Coast 🇦🇺🙏🖖🤟🐨👽😎
Consider running your furler lines back to your cockpit. That way you can reduce sail in bad weather from the safety of the cockpit.
Good luck with the sails. There are some knockers out there. Just hang in. Most UA-cam videos are at least 2 weeks behind, some more than a month and a few I gave up on were more than 6 months. Ben, in particular, has spent most of his short life on the water and sailing. It was all in the bio. From what I watched over the last few years, you watch the weather radar and if a heavy storm blows up, you drop the sails to cope with the forces. Thanks for the video.
the rope stoppers should be close to the winches so that you winch one rope, you lock it and remove it from the winch so that you can winch another rope.
I enjoyed the video but when you get time to go to a marina get your rigging checked by a professional rigger its your lives that matter all of you including the dogs see you week good luck 😊😊
Gorgeous! Gorgeous boat! She still reminds me of a caravel. 😎❤️🥰
Although you have self tailing winches, the usual way to install your cleats is right after the winch so you can close it from the winch position and move to the other lines, but try it out and see how it works😊
Excellent progress!! As always, thanks for taking us along.
Thanks for watching!
WARNING!!! Your mainsheet is going to catch on your solar panels in a gybe and rip them off! A simple guard rail will guide the ropes over the edges of the panels.
I hope you are using the soft positions for the sails, then when you know where they should properly be positioned, then you will change to hard points. Seriously though, you should hire a sail rigger that knows what they are doing.
⛵😘👌 Both of you have done such a great job getting Yabá ready to sail. She is such a different boat from the first time we saw her on Odd Life with Duca and Roberta
2x👍
Sailing parley revival is using cyclops rigging. Check it out. Never over tension your lines again.
That was extremely satisfying to watch. Lot's of "little" jobs that are extremely important makes a very satisfying video. Awesome job guys, Hello from Texas!!!
Been watching from the very beginning, have never sailed in my life but have loved the journey and waited a long time to see her with the sheets up 🙂
I really like the clour of the boom.
Oh it kills me each time you drill into that beautiful woodwork! I realize it’s necessary and wonder how you feel about it? I love Yaba’ and all of you. So happy you’re on the water. ❤
I know you have done much research and know what you’re doing. No disrespect at all and have watched from the beginning. Excited to see you in diving waters where you will be in your element. Love dreamer’s who make it reality😊
Boa noite MP@Ben tenham uma ótima noite e excelente semana
Interesting discussion on using winches on your roller furling. I have read that if you cannot furl by hand
your furling system is not rigged correctly. Being 73 years old, do use winches, so be aware, and test it out for yourselves. You folks are really cool!
The clutch, cleat, and turning block positions are important ... no doubt you will adjust them as needed after you've done some sailing. Good luck!!
That's the plan! Thank you!
Thank you for all the hard work in making these excellent videos.
Glad you like them!
Gday Crew,,
Cool vid guys ,
Nice to see YABA so close to riding the wind again.
Im busting to see those sails full of sea breeze.
Looking forward to the next episode ,as always .
Respect.....!
I always wondered what all the ropes (sheets) were for on a sailing ship. Now it is becoming clearer. Love it.👍
Yes sunday afternoon an Yaba time again....now my week is finaly compleet👌😁👍...Greetsz and all the best from Friesland... max😉😁😊😘
7:10 Congrats 👍.
Ever considered to add an upper Wishbone staysail between the masts above the lover staysail same place? 😏
How about small winches to assist with furling when the sails are unwr pressure.
Hand hauling is ok but winches would gibve more control. For example you can let so much furling line out and then trim to that.
Nice goin m8s, done well!
Ben, I think if you don't get sailing soon you will bust wide open!!! I'm so happy to see you two progressing so fast.❤
Just a little advice. Love the project but those stoppers are going to turn into Vietnam war era booby traps. Should have drawn rigging map, run string lines to check angles, positioning and interferences before installing. Many gotchas here. Boat looks great.
Class is called Hillbilly rigging 101 very cheeky.
Love it so much keep it up as always 💘
Hmm.... I was surprised when you cut the furling line so close to the mast. Normally when one uses roller furling, the lines are run back to the cockpit or in your case, pilot house or rear deck. That being the reason for using roller furling in the first place. I am guessing with four stay sails, the added lines could be quite a mess in your pilothouse. I am also guessing that hank on sails of that size would fill the decks pretty much. So I would guess the roller furling is more a matter of sail storage. On the other hand, it is quite common to have the furling line close to the sail sheet so that one can control the unfurling with one person rather than two. I'm thinking on night watch for example. When furling, if you are going all the way, having loose sheets is probably ok but when unfurling, a loose furling line means that A) the wind can grab the sail and snap it out fast which is hard on the hardware and B) lead to tangles getting caught in a pulley or fairlead somewhere. Of course if the purpose is to reef the sail, having control of both lines is pretty important, though I guess one could let the sheet fly, pull in the reefing line some and reset the sheet..... by walking (don't run) from one end of Yaba to the other a few times. I guess you will find out what works for your case as you go. I would suggest even with extra crew on board, that at some time you try reefing, furling and unfurling solo just to see what it is like. Sure as anything there will be a time when you need to do this at night and in a storm and alone. Many two handed cruisers have a rule that they wake up their partner any time someone needs to go on deck. Not a bad idea. Everything is looking very nice by the way, so when are you going to add a topsail in between the two masts? ;)
Well done guys , looking forward to seeing Yaba sailing good luck on the shakedown cruise.
Wow! Personally I can't wait to see Yaba under sail cutting through the waves to new adventures.
Great job guys
I am amazed by the way you have sorted out all the rigging. It looks so complex to me. As usual you are thinking of all possibilities and taking care with the placements. This is so exiting for all of us. Keep well and safe. James.
I occurs to me that the large black winch adjacent to the three brass ‘pulleys’ is taller than the three so lines going through them to the winch may chafe against the pulley housings.
Those stoppers are designed so you can pull the line through while they are shut.
So close them before you start pulling the line.
Como pode estar tão bela!! ela brilha no mar! GO YABÁ!
COUCOU À TOUS LES DEUX ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Woodscrews for the stoppers are a no go. Please use bolts! The loads are enormous.
Amazing job guys! You're almost there!
As previously stated, learning sayings like “ balance, trim, sail set, course made good”. Should be used when sailing! This can only be used if you do a basic sailing course!! Unless you have lots of sailing experience! I’d also think about a traveler for sails.
Almost ready for sailing.
Not many adopted furbabies get to go on High Seas adventures 😊
Be safe, guys 🙏🏻
Cool outdoor lighter 😎 even better than a Zippo😊
Yes!!! Let's go sailing!!!!❤
Nice work guys. I don't know anything about sailing, so this rigging is impressive.
That bit at the end with the sails out.... shes beautiful.
Good one, Guys and Dogs.
G'day guys 🎉
Don't forget your stopper knots.😎
You will want the locking mechanism closer to your stearing/ rudder controls where and befor your winch is located.
I would strongly suggest you ask some one on youtube who is a rigging pro/expert to advise you for your own safety , on a sail boat that size you have tonnes of force acting on your sails even in moderate winds and things can go wrong very quickly if you should loose control .
I love that boat!
Your blocks and tackle don’t seem quite robust enough! Or is that me!?
Uit mijn zeilervaring is het beter om de stoppers niet naast elkaar te zetten. Maar in volgorde van je zeilen. Kluifer voor en dan de fok. Als er iets gebeurt is het meteen duidelijk welke lijn het is.
Groetjes uit Spakenburg, Nederland.
Had het zelfde idee…. Ook de schroeven die ze gebruiken voor de stoppers lijken mij erg klein
Your gold love your work
Live and learn, great going on your adventure/experiment, your enthusiasm is heartwarming!
its almost done, good work...
I cannot wait to witness the first sail! 😍😍
Still waiting on the "rebuilding our boat in 20 minutes" video. You know that will go viral. Every video you guys get closer and cloaer to your dreams and goals and it's honestly a privilege to get to watch it happen.
Wrap electrical tape around the line where you want to cut, then the cut is clean and the ends burn perfect.
Agora só falta explorar o fundo do mar. Já tem o barco, equipamentos e até o gorro do Jacques Cousteau.
I've got to know more about this boat! Who made it? Is it home built? This is the most amazing boat I have yet seen.
I feel guilty giving my time to your videos because of the intensity you work at.
Power to you both and dad
MP: Please read the comments and heed. You are in an area with plenty of professional riggers. Get help from one of them. Your boat is beautiful. Don’t mess it up.
Guys, I can’t say how much cleaner Yaba looks without that conduit going between the top of the masts and the sails are really bringing her to life.
Que emocionante!! as velas da Yabá são um poema!
Ben, fine job sir!! And your right, the pulley's have to be in a position that makes functional sense, not aesthetic sense. Cant wait to see Yaba under sail again!!
You guys should look into installing a wooden 'Boom Gallows' to rest the end of the main boom on when motoring or at anchor. It will stop the boom from flailing about and remove the load on the topping lift and related gear. It's just a big block of wood with a boom sized 'U' in the middle that you line with leather. An 'Eye Bolt' on either side will allow you to firmly strap it down in rough seas... As I posted this I noticed the one below that recommended the same thing!
A gallows is a good idea, but how do you get to the boom to place it in the gallows? There is no direct way. The only way I see is to leave the covered (but open air) area at the stern, walk forward 10 or 15 feet, climb onto the deckhouse, walk back to the doghouse, climb onto it, and walk back to wherever the gallows is and do the deed. A minor inconvenience in fine weather. In thunderstorms, not so much. They could install a ladder from the swim deck to the top of the doghouse.
@@bunkerhill4854 By keeping tension on the down haul while easing off on the topping lift, the boom will self center. all the line handling can be done from below...It's how it's done on most large sailing vessels...
@@mikeskelly2356 oh, I must have missed the installation of a down haul. Are they usually installed near the stern end of the boom on a big sailboat?
@@bunkerhill4854 Anywhere from the end to the middle depending on layout. They not only keep the sail taut, they reduce the danger of rapid gybes.
@@mikeskelly2356 Is that ever going to be a problem on Yaba when all this occurs on the “roof” where nobody can see it?
21,780th view happening... 25:11 - the moment of reward.
Woohoo !🎉⛵ 25:20
Hi guys.... I think the skin of your hands would really appreciate a winch for the end of your main sheet.
Looking good!!!
Awesome time to set sail!!😊
Ben that was not very nice of you, pointing into the cabin window at Orlando saying "we have a very old chart plotter here" 😉🤣😂 roll on the next episode 🤗
🤭🤭🤭🤭
Great job but if it is going to be mostly the two of you then you may want to consider power winches. If one of you gets injured the other could handle the sails alone for the most part. I don't know what range you are planning to sail but you might want to consider an HF Radio to go with the VHF Radio for added safety.
yabá under full sail, a thing of beauty, well done 🎉🥳✊🏻🏴
create grease access to self furling assembly, usually not included in manufacture because they want to sell you new stuff every 3 yrs, i made mine myself with life time expectancy it called grease access nipples to bearing surfaces.
I'm not sure stoppers are in a comfortable place to be done by one person. I would like to know the old configuration. But you can aways move them later
Riggers can help you with this.
Don't for get a stopper knot (Figure 8) at the end of each rope!
short wave radios very good but put them on neck lanyard -hands free in big seas ,or -sliding to Davy jones locker.
Thats the world's smallest lighter lol. Great work guys!
Don’t miss your night between the 2 masts. 😂
Let's go sailing!!!!!!!!👏👏👏
Dogs will allways find a bed. The dog on the blue rope is priceless
Congrats on your 102K Subs. Fantastic!
Thank you very much!
The next thing after sailing trials is getting all of your new navigation system in place, Then all the little things that is needed to travel , Dingy davits ??? is needed as well for reason you know :) be sure to stash some lumber onboard for finishing up projects as well. I would suggest do Patrion placard reveal for the ones that wants to be seen and shown. I'm one of those that is so keen to see mine. Then get ready to travel to a destination and just " GO " finish the rest along the way !
Two things that amaze me. (1) Why didn't Yaba fall apart on the 100 mile voyage to the boat yard, 3 years ago. (2) All of the steps that had to happen to get her to the point of being ready to sail. Everybody that worked on this project should be proud. She is beautiful.
Bedankt