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The road back to boat work: A bunker surprise. Ep. 698
October 4, 2026 · 23 min · 96K views
What this video covers
A Landall tilt-bed trailer transports a shipping container workshop to a new site for $650, significantly undercutting a $12,000 crane estimate.1:20 The move requires precise maneuvering, including the use of a snatch block to straighten the container on the trailer and the trailer's steerable axles to navigate tight turns.3:19 Following the relocation, a planned maintenance project to reseal the concrete roof of a bunker with Liquid Rubber fails when pressure washing and sanding reveal widespread adhesion issues and trapped moisture.11:24 Instead of reapplying the sealant, the project shifts to constructing a new metal roof.13:55 This involves installing a pressure-treated 2x6 sill plate secured with concrete wedge anchors, shimming the uneven concrete surface to achieve a level base, and framing rafters with a 14-degree ridge angle.14:50 The process highlights the necessity of thorough surface preparation and the frequency of unforeseen structural repairs in DIY projects.
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