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Andy of BoatworksToday completed the electrical lighting installation for his new workshop, mounting 21 of 25 planned LED fixtures.10:34 He utilized 144-watt lights for the main work bay and 24-watt units for the 7-foot-high mezzanine areas.10:42 To expedite the installation while working solo with a rented scissor lift, he pre-assembled three-foot electrical whips to allow for quick plug-in connections.7:20 He collaborated with Jim Uno at American Green Lights to develop a lighting layout simulation, which ensured consistent color rendering and brightness while preventing hotspots.5:34 Four missing fixtures were lost in transit and await a future installation.4:02 The project concludes as Andy prepares to transport his Bertram boat from Wisconsin to the new shop.11:57 The vessel has remained stationary for 12 years, necessitating a mechanical inspection of the trailer bearings and brakes by his associate, Paul, before the two-and-a-half-hour road transit.12:21

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