A Boat in the Woodsvideo
We're Moving
23 May 2026 · 9 min · 97K views
Man stands beside beached wooden boat under forest canopy
What this video covers
Joshua is relocating his boat restoration project after two years of working in an exposed, off-grid woodland site.▶ 0:20 The current setup lacks a permanent structure, forcing reliance on a tarp that fails to protect the vessel from rain, snow, and wind.▶ 3:41 Water ingress has begun to threaten the boat's stem, and the lack of centralized storage for tools has caused significant project delays and logistical inefficiency.▶ 3:52 Additionally, the site presents health risks, including exposure to black flies, mosquitoes, and deer ticks, which have previously caused Lyme disease.▶ 2:47 The move aims to establish a dedicated, enclosed boat shed that will provide a dry, organized workshop, secure tool storage, and a stable environment for a solar power array.▶ 6:41 This transition will pause the primary restoration work while the new shelter is constructed, allowing the project to resume with better protection for the hull and improved workflow.▶ 7:50
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