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Salt & Tar Story of Us #3 - Wood, fiberglass, fiberglass, Wood
December 28, 2023 · 46 min · 49K views · Puerto Escondido, Baja California Sur
What this video covers
Garrett and Ruth return to their boat, Red Aviva, in Mexico after a six-week absence to find the vessel in good condition with no bird fouling or mechanical issues.1:33 The couple recounts their history of boat ownership, beginning with Ronan, a wooden boat they purchased as an unfinished project.2:26 Garrett repaired the hull by sistering frames and replacing floor timbers, then copper-sheathed the bottom to prevent worm damage before moving aboard to finish the interior.14:30 After selling Ronan, they purchased Serena, a fiberglass double-ender with molded plank lines, which they upgraded with used solar panels and a Monitor wind vane.24:27 Finding themselves stagnant and bored while living aboard in the Bay Area, they sold Serena and bought Scout, a Rasmus 30.31:55 While cruising in Catalina, Garrett’s desire to build a custom boat from scratch led them to accept an offer of land in Washington from a friend.39:18 They sailed back around Point Conception to begin construction on Red Aviva at age 23.42:09
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