Acorn To Arabella · video

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Steve performs spring maintenance and interior modifications aboard the wooden boat *Arabella* while wintering in Newfoundland. He repairs a long-held hatchet by drilling out the broken handle, fitting a new piece of wood, and securing the head with a wedge.2:28 To address structural issues with the boat's transom, he planes local larch boards to three-quarters of an inch thick, jointing the edges with a Veritas plane before gluing them into a panel for future installation.14:55 He also disassembles and rebuilds a food storage unit that had become unstable, using Total Boat Thixo Fast Cure epoxy to stabilize the new panel.24:08 The project remains unfinished, as cold temperatures prevent immediate painting and varnishing.33:15 Steve emphasizes the importance of building boat interiors that are easily modified or repaired, citing the utility of using a reciprocating saw for future refits.30:39 He plans to continue these upgrades to prepare the vessel for the upcoming cruising season.

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