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Aladino and Maya are constructing a temporary protective shed over their Cape George 38 at a marina in Canada to facilitate a refit.0:56 The design utilises eight A-frame trusses built from 12-foot 2x4 lumber, joined by plywood gussets at the ridge and sides.1:58 To minimise cutting and material costs, the frame relies on standard lumber lengths.6:12 The assembly process involves building the frames on the ground, then erecting them in pairs using sacrificial 2x4 spacers to create a self-supporting four-legged structure.9:32 Once the ridge rafter is installed, the remaining frames are added sequentially.11:03 The structure is anchored to the concrete marina surface using angle irons and concrete screws, with through-bolts securing the 2x4 frames to the iron.16:19 The project took three days from lumber purchase to full frame assembly, with plans to add tarps and additional bracing before beginning fibreglass work on the scuppers and bulwarks.14:31

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