Acorn To Arabella · video

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The crew prepares the wooden boat Arabella for launch by completing final engine and deck installations in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. D’Angelo Marine Exhaust engineers assist in installing a custom wet exhaust system, which includes a temperature sensor to monitor water flow and engine heat.6:35 To clear the diesel tanks of contaminated water, the team constructs an adductor pump using compressed air to vacuum the remaining liquid.13:55 The cockpit installation involves gluing the edges with 4200 sealant and through-bolting the assembly to deck beams using custom washers recessed into the fibreglass and sealed with epoxy.24:05 The crew also applies Net Dip, a rubberised vinyl coating, to galvanised rigging wire to prevent corrosion.22:36 Finally, the team dismantles the long-standing wooden boathouse structure that sheltered the seven-year restoration project, leaving the vessel exposed in the yard ahead of its scheduled launch.24:57

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