Acorn To Arabellavidéo
Holes In the Boat and Deck Waterproofing - Episode 257 - Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
17 mars 2023 · 23 min · 121K vues · boat shop
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
Steve installs navigation electronics and ventilation hardware into the housetop of the wooden boat *Arabella*.6:44 To prevent water ingress, he mounts a chart plotter, GMI 20 wind instrument, and VHF radio using an ABS plastic conduit that creates a raised barrier against the deck.7:40 He cuts additional holes for a Dorade box, utilizing a dam and internal pipe cap to allow for complete sealing during heavy weather.10:00 For the skylights, he seals acrylic panes with butyl tape, then secures them with brass screws, ensuring the holes in the acrylic are oversized to accommodate thermal expansion.17:37 Volunteers assist with the labor-intensive process of scraping and sanding the deck’s pitch, a task that requires multiple passes to identify and fill voids.6:01 The project continues with the sanding of spars and preparation for future work on the dead eyes and hull fairing.18:53
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