Acorn To Arabella · video

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Steve finishes painting the boom for the wooden boat Arabella using a two-part epoxy primer and topcoat, applying three coats in a shop environment to build a durable base.1:42 He uses a hot-coating technique to layer the epoxy without sanding between coats, then finishes with a light sand using 100-grit paper before applying the final topcoat.2:51 To address a previous boom repair, he adopts Thixo LV, a low-viscosity thickened epoxy, for better penetration into cracks compared to the standard high-viscosity version.3:08 On the boat, he replaces a noisy bronze traveler shackle with a Dyneema loop bridle to reduce mechanical noise and allow for adjustable boom positioning.15:18 He also installs new stack pack sail covers, securing them loosely to the boom and gaffs with plans to finalize the lacing and tensioning once weather conditions allow for a calm day.24:26 The project demonstrates the transition from traditional bronze hardware to modern synthetic lines for rigging and sail management.20:48

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