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Barbashela Floorboard Removal

August 7, 2017 · 0 min · 23 views

What this video covers

Kent Blair removes a port floorboard from the boat Barbashela to inspect the underlying structural frames.Watch The removed plank reveals significant rot across the majority of the frame sections.0:32 The construction features two distinct sets of frames, suggesting an original configuration supplemented by a later addition.0:37 The notches on the outer edge of the plank accommodate the vertical rise of the frames against the hull.0:16 This inspection confirms extensive wood decay requiring structural attention.0:32

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