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The construction of the backbone for the wooden boat Arabella reaches a major milestone as the crew prepares and installs the stem and stern assemblies. To facilitate the build, the team sets up a metalworking station featuring a threader for keel bolts and a custom jig for forging bolt heads.0:17 They sharpen a 16-inch beam saw and a bandsaw using a Foley filer to cut heavy timber components, including the main stern timber and a live oak stern knee.8:27 After fitting the bow assembly to the forefoot and keel timber, the crew cuts a dovetail pocket into the keel to accept the stern post.10:20 Faying surfaces are sealed with wax-free shellac, while joints above the waterline are bedded with Dolphinite.6:11 The team plots bolt locations to avoid interference with future floor timbers before driving the first bronze bolts to lock the keel sections together.16:06

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