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We didn’t expect this! Getting timber for the boat build - Ep. 332 RAN Sailing
20 January 2023 · 18 min · 99K views · Skåne
What this video covers
Johan and Malin acquire approximately 15 cubic metres of high-quality boat-building timber, including Western Red Cedar, teak, and mahogany, to construct their boat hull.10:18 The haul, originally estimated at 8 cubic metres, was sourced from a barn where it had been stored since the mid-1990s.10:32 The purchase cost $7,500, with an additional $500 for a large saw required to process the thick cedar planks.1:27 The couple transported the wood 300 kilometres using a truck and a front-end loader, which Johan operated for the first time.4:37 The Western Red Cedar, originating from Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, was selected for its rot resistance, low weight—approximately 380 kilograms per cubic metre—and lack of knots.12:15 This material allows for a hull 30 per cent lighter than one built with pine.17:05 The acquisition significantly improves the project's budget, as current market prices for similar Western Red Cedar in Sweden range from $6,000 to $9,000 per cubic metre.16:12
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