A Boat in the Woods · video

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Joshua completes a custom boat shed in Nova Scotia, Canada, by installing rafter blocking, strapping, and metal roofing panels.0:12 He uses a fall arrest harness for safety while working on the roof and levels the shed floor using a tractor-mounted back blade and a borrowed compactor.4:53 To prepare the boat for transport, he removes old tarps, clears debris, and braces the hull frames to prevent structural deformation during the lift.21:42 Taylor's Boat Hauling uses a hydraulic trailer to move the vessel into the shed, positioning it level to the waterline for future restoration work.27:28 The project now shifts to structural repairs, specifically requiring straight-grained, knot-free green white oak for steam-bent framing.33:07 Joshua seeks sources for this lumber in Ontario, Quebec, or New Brunswick, as local larch and tamarack supplies have proven insufficient for the rebuild.33:39

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