Acorn To Arabella · video

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Steve constructs a wooden frame over the deck of the sailboat Arabella to support a winter enclosure in Newfoundland.▶ 0:03 The structure uses lumber to create a six-foot-tall workspace, allowing for movement on deck during the winter months.▶ 6:12 To maximize natural light inside the tent, the design incorporates a clear tarp section in the center, while the bow and stern sections will be covered in dark blue shrink wrap installed by a local professional.▶ 0:57 The framing process involves building square sections at midship and steeper, shorter uprights toward the stern to accommodate the hatch.▶ 5:36 The team secures the wooden studs to the boat using screws and wedges to ensure stability against snow loads.▶ 4:41 Following the construction, the crew visits a nearby shipwreck site to inspect a cable-and-trolley system rigged to transport materials between the shore and the vessel.▶ 12:34

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