Acorn To Arabella · vídeo

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Steve performs extensive maintenance and structural modifications on Victoria, his wooden tender, to address wear from a year of heavy use.1:17 He repairs damaged fiberglass along the keel by cleaning out loose sections, drying the cedar hull, and applying new layers of fiberglass and epoxy.4:00 To prevent future damage from beaching, he installs wear strips on the stem and tapers the skeg to eliminate catch points.14:46 He also drills oversized holes in the hull, fills them with epoxy plugs, and re-drills them to mount fender pad eyes, ensuring the fasteners do not compromise the wood.23:00

The project includes refinishing the hull with epoxy primer and topside paint, replacing the previous ablative anti-fouling paint that proved messy.18:51 He replaces the worn varnish on the mahogany seats and sole with non-skid paint to improve traction for passengers and his dog.31:49 Finally, he rigs the tender for sailing to provide an alternative to electric propulsion for local exploration.34:40

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