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Salt & Tar: Ep.128- My Happy Place
25 February 2021 · 18 min · 64K views · California
What this video covers
Garrett and Ruth continue the interior fit-out of their self-built boat, focusing on painting the cabin and milling cherry lumber for the cabin sole. Ruth applies multiple coats of paint to the interior surfaces, including the area above the bunk, while preparing for a volunteer to assist with finishing work.3:35 Garrett processes rough-sawn cherry boards into 2.5-inch wide planks for the cabin sole, using a track saw to achieve straight edges before milling them to thickness.6:08 The pair installs the galley sink and faucets using butyl tape for sealing.14:42 Meanwhile, a volunteer named Michael installs wooden ratlines on the starboard side to improve stability.8:39 The project remains in a rough state with minimal trim and exposed plywood, but the installation of the hardwood floor and galley fixtures marks progress toward a finished interior. The work concludes with the installation of engine gauges and a test run of the motor.17:52
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