A Boat in the Woods · video

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Joshua converts a 100-year-old boiler room into a workshop to support the restoration of a 32-foot wooden sailboat in eastern Canada. He begins by applying a skim coat of drywall compound to the walls, followed by a thorough cleaning with TSP to remove decades of furnace oil residue.1:11 Because the oil seeps through the compound, he applies a stain-blocking oil primer using a small paint sprayer and a roller.1:50 He finishes the walls and ceiling with an off-white paint, then applies two coats of oxblood-colored concrete paint to the floor.12:57 After completing the room, Joshua and his friend Chad drain the diesel fuel from the boat’s tanks using a hand pump and rubber hose.18:28 Once empty, they remove the tanks from the vessel to clear space for interior work.21:18 Future plans for the workshop include installing a workbench, shelving, and electrical fixtures.23:02

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