Sampson Boat Co · video

What this video covers

Leo Goolden and the crew at Sampson Boat Co are installing interior joinery and systems on the *Tally Ho*, a wooden sailing boat currently under restoration in Port Townsend. Work in the saloon includes building settees with integrated storage lockers, a firewood locker, and a cherry table.2:35 The team is routing wiring and piping for hydronic heating systems behind the settee structure.2:18 In the galley, the crew is dry-fitting countertops and installing an insulated fridge lid equipped with stainless steel locking tabs to secure contents while the boat is heeled on a port tack.14:03 For cabinetry and engine room doors, the team uses quarter-sawn oak to minimize warping and expansion.7:38 Electrical components are mounted on G10 panels, which are secured with thickened epoxy fillets for fire and corrosion resistance.10:48 The interior design includes a dedicated navigation station with a planned tufted leather seat.15:57

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