A Boat in the Woods · video

What this video covers

Joshua continues the restoration of a 1966 32-foot Japanese-built wooden sailboat in eastern Canada.0:35 He tests a chainsaw mill on a spruce log, successfully producing a 2 1/4-inch slab to evaluate its potential for milling future boat frames.3:14 Mechanical work includes removing the 1.6 VW diesel engine and transmission, assisted by a crane truck to avoid further strain on a leg injury.7:02 A comparison with a spare cylinder head confirms that the donor part is incompatible with the existing engine.10:58

Andrew, a professional shipwright from Lunenburg, visits to inspect the hull.13:56 He notes that while the planking remains sound, the frames show unusual rot patterns, likely caused by the boat sitting full of water.14:47 Andrew advises salvaging the high-quality timber from the deck and recommends using square-shank boat nails for the new framing.15:04 Joshua plans to continue clearing the hull and sourcing timber for the upcoming frame replacement.18:04

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