A Boat in the Woods · video

What this video covers

Joshua dismantles the interior of a 32-foot wooden sailboat built in Japan in 1966, currently located in the woods of eastern Canada.0:03 During the demolition process, he discovers that the two tanks he initially identified as water storage are actually filled with 15-year-old diesel.4:27 Due to the active 8,000-hectare Long Lake fire nearby, he suspends work on the fuel tanks to mitigate fire risk.4:39 He removes the wet locker, aft berth, and galley, noting that while the plywood components are delaminating and rotten, the majority of the teak interior remains in excellent condition.9:59 He recovers fasteners from the removed teak and plywood for potential reuse.17:18 Power constraints limit his progress, as he cannot operate his generator or power tools until local fire-related restrictions are lifted.5:53 He retrieves a discarded wheelbarrow from Victoria Beach to assist with debris removal and site cleanup.16:51

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