Sampson Boat Co · video

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Restoration of the 112-year-old yacht Tally Ho involves extensive preparation and finishing of the deck structure and planking. The crew sands the entire deck structure to remove damaged varnish before applying new coats.1:00 To ensure a clean finish, they wipe down beams and knees with denatured alcohol to remove dust before taping.13:53 The team applies multiple coats of varnish to the deck beams and beam shelf, utilizing a hot-coating technique where a second layer is applied while the first remains slightly tacky to avoid sanding between coats.22:39 Simultaneously, the crew mills yellow cedar deck strakes, planing them to dimension and cutting caulking bevels and decorative 45-degree chamfers on the underside.7:44 They prime and paint the undersides of these planks white before installation to avoid overhead work inside the boat.8:51 To maintain proper temperatures for varnishing during winter, the crew encloses the boat in plastic sheeting and uses low-level heat.13:09

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