Acorn To Arabella · video

What this video covers

Steve and Robin, the builders of the wooden boat *Arabella*, are vacating their long-term home and workshop in Granby to transition to full-time life aboard their vessel, currently docked in Rockland. The pair spent their final week in Granby sorting, selling, and storing years of accumulated tools, lumber, and personal possessions.2:55 To manage the storage of these items, they purchased three new 20-foot shipping containers.14:36 One container houses the disassembled trusses and roof components of their former boathouse, designed for future reassembly.16:01 A second container organizes shop tools and machinery for easy access, while the third stores personal gear and seasonal clothing.17:55 The house itself, originally built in 1850, will remain vacant for the winter.7:46 During the move, Steve reflected on the project’s history, including the donation of Harken rigging and hardware funded by the family of a late supporter named Noel.10:50 The couple plans to keep the containers on the family property as a long-term, secure storage solution that avoids monthly rental fees.19:27

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