A Boat in the Woods · video

What this video covers

Joshua purchased a 58-year-old, 20,000-pound wooden sailboat found on Facebook Marketplace and relocated it to a rural property to begin a full restoration.2:17 The vessel, which was built in Japan, arrived at the site via a professional boat mover using a hydraulic trailer to avoid the need for a crane.6:07 Upon arrival, the boat began sinking into the soft earth, requiring seven logs placed under the keel for temporary support.9:08 The hull currently suffers from rot and an infestation of carpenter ants that are consuming the teak.0:50 Joshua shuttered his carpentry business in Halifax and moved into the boat, initially sleeping on the cabin floor before setting up a tent on deck.3:59 He established a makeshift boatyard under a large tarp to protect the vessel while he addresses the structural issues and pest control.1:27

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