A Boat in the Woods · video

What this video covers

Joshua works on a 32-foot wooden sailboat built in Japan in 1966, currently located in the woods of eastern Canada.0:18 After returning from a break, he begins the restoration by removing the cabin sole, fuel lines, diesel tank berths, and the bilge pump.1:51 He identifies significant structural damage, noting that the hull frames are cracked and failing rather than rotten.3:53 To prepare for engine removal, he applies penetrating fluid to the rusted non-stainless steel bolts.13:40 He attempts to clear a black, tar-like substance from the bilge—possibly pitch or Jeffrey's Marine Blue—using wood screws, a hammer, and a pry bar, but finds the material too soft to remove effectively in current temperatures.17:15 He shifts focus to stripping the boat’s old wiring, electrical equipment, and rigging from the lazarette, organizing these components for storage.18:54 He plans to resume bilge cleaning once colder weather hardens the residue.26:36

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