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Construction of the cap rails for the boat involves cutting curved sections from 2x12 and 2x8 construction-grade lumber and joining them with scarfs.10:36 Rather than steam-bending the wood, which requires a steam box and high-quality timber, the process uses shorter, straight-grained pieces traced directly from the bulwarks to minimize waste and cost.15:17 The builder secures the boards with clamps, traces the required shape and scarf joints underneath, and cuts the curves using a saw.12:43 To fabricate necessary metal hardware, including bowsprit hinges, anchor rollers, and a mast collar, the crew sources used steel parts from a local salvage yard.6:29 The project also involves cleaning and epoxy-sealing screw holes in the deck planking to prevent water infiltration.0:41 The builder emphasizes that using construction-grade fir with knots provides a durable, work-boat aesthetic similar to traditional larch-built vessels.11:25

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