Acorn To Arabella · video

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Steve and Robin, currently anchored in Terrence Bay, Nova Scotia, aboard their boat Arabella, face a province-wide ban on entering wooded areas due to fire risk.0:03 Restricted from hiking, climbing, and mountain biking, the crew visits the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax to view historical vessels, including the hydrographic survey ship Acadia.2:36 Back on the boat, Steve installs a ceiling panel in the workbench area using quarter-inch red oak plywood to prevent tools and small items from falling into the bilge.9:38 He scribes the plywood to fit the hull's curvature and finishes the wood with TotalBoat Danish Teak Sealer, an oil-based product chosen for its ease of application in low-UV, interior spaces.16:41 The crew also explores the local coastline by paddleboard to locate a secluded beach accessible only by small craft.17:55 Despite the land-based restrictions, the crew plans to accelerate their departure from Nova Scotia to continue their journey toward Newfoundland.19:02

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