Firing Up the Diesel Engine - Episode 268 - Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat

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The auxiliary diesel engine on this wooden sailboat is a 40 horsepower Nanni diesel, and we run it for the very first time in this video. After dropping the diesel in, aligning it well enough for now, remotely-mounting its fuel and oil filters, and adding an oil change pump, also remotely installed, it was good to hear this diesel roar to life with ease.
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We also put a lot of holes in the boat (through hulls), Kyle gets super close to the llamas, we get a short peek at the bronze machining that Joe has been doing, Satchel gets the depth sounder transducer set up (another hole in the boat), Steve begins to put together the cockpit coamings, and there's a personal note from Steve at the end.
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Acorn to Arabella is a wooden boat building project taking place in Granby, Massachusetts. Steve started as an amateur wooden boat builder building a 38' wooden sailboat in his backyard: designer William Atkin's Ingrid with a Stormy Petrel's gaff rig. These videos follow the journey from tree felling, to lumber milling, to lofting, to the lead keel pour and beyond-sharing details of the woodworking, carpentry, metal smithing, tool building, and tool maintenance that classic wooden boats command. This ultimate DIY boatbuilding project will continue well past launch, when he and the crew will travel and learn to cruise aboard the handmade wooden boat that they've built. Just kidding about all that, this channel is about a Siberian Laika named Akiva.
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@MarkWoodwardPhotography Год назад

I really hope that Alix is there for the launch. His work and assistance during the early days was awesome. I miss his inputs.

@santisis Год назад

He doesn't show up for the 200th episode :(.

@TacoBell84 Год назад

I was thinking the same thing.

@gregorychaney7604 Год назад

Steve was responsible for the early construction of Arrebella but Alix built the RU-vid channel. The RU-vid channel has brought so much to the project, I hope Alix's contributions aren't overlooked.

@JustSomeVideos0 Год назад

So true, We can but hope. I must admit I still watch the episodes even now wondering if / when he'll make a re-appearance. It would be a lovely way to dovetail the building bit of the A2A adventure. I suspect sadly it will not happen.

@falsum2701 Год назад

We don't know what really happened between Steve and Alix. And we shouldn't speculate because it's none of our business. But yeah, I do hope that they're still on good terms and that Alix can show up for launch.

@mikecunningham5686 Год назад

Steven! You have stayed the course and with the help of many you have inspired countless more around the world! Congratulations and Thank You!!!

@AcornToArabella Год назад

🎉🙌

@TheBearDenPhotography Год назад

Slowly but surely transitioning from a build channel to a sailing channel. Can't wait to see what the future brings for Arabella, at launch and beyond. Thanks for sharing the adventure for the last seven years Steve and crew. It's been a great experience to say the least.

@AcornToArabella Год назад

Cheers!

@rerolley Год назад

A number of boat build channels successfully transitioned from a build channels to a sailing channels. I'll continue watching as long as you produce content, wherever in the world you sail.

@AcornToArabella Год назад

That’s very kind, thanks!

@falsum2701 Год назад

I for one cannot wait for this transition. I wonder how long it'll take them to go from a "Steve learns to sail" channel to a "Steve sails around the world" channel.

@sreterzot2081 Год назад

I am happy to hear that the show will go on. Unbelievable that 7 years have passed. I would miss you on Friday. Best regards from Switzerland

@jackdotzman2908 Год назад

Ben F., you do a beautiful job putting the video’s together and explaining what’s going and what the goal is for each project. Thank you. Your efforts make the videos real, one gets the feeling we’re there. Ann also does an excellent job of putting realism in the scene as she shoots them, thank you Ann. From Missouri

@AcornToArabella Год назад

Adin gets a lot of credit on that shooting as well!!

@thomasarussellsr Год назад

Credit where credit is due... Class act, Ann, as always.

@paulhenry8560 Год назад

Thank you so very much for taking us along on the journey! It’s been entertaining and amazing to see you all grow.

@balintveto2708 Год назад

nothing signals the arrival of the launch date more than firing up the diesel :) exciting

@sailingharka Год назад

I love this project, when I was rebuilding my boat I would watch every Friday, mine is a plastic floating caravan but the list of jobs never ends, these videos could carry on for ever.

@AcornToArabella Год назад

Get on the water any which way you can. Enjoy!!

@tjtobin86 Год назад

Thank you Ben for your work all these years. Some damn fine editing!

@alexnelson8 Год назад

Music too!

@pawelpopolski9004 Год назад

I'm several thousand miles away but I'm, sooo exited to see Arabella in her element...it wil be an emotional moment.

@nickdarke2138 Год назад

With just a couple of weeks until launch, I've been reflecting on my own personal journey over the past several years and from first subscribing when you were in tree felling mode to now with Arabella nearly ready for the water, I am immensely grateful to have had the opportunity to follow along and experience your highs and lows along the way. I've had my own difficulties to overcome but Fridays were always a day to look forward to even when times were not so good. Thank you all and I'll still be here for the sailing - all the best from here in the UK.

@AcornToArabella Год назад

So glad we could offer some peace in rough waters, and hoping all the best for you, Nick!

@bandols Год назад

Shout out to the expert gentleman from Marblehead. I've taken my wife to vacation there twice, very beautiful and amazing sailing community.

@davidc6510 Год назад

What a great team getting Arabella in shape to support the upcoming boat launch. Another great A2A update. Thanks for sharing!

@AcornToArabella Год назад

Cheers! Happy Friday!

@tracythorn2918 Год назад

How strange it will be to see the boathouse removed and Arabella on her way. What an exciting time for Steve and the crew! I'm looking forward to years' worth of Arabella Fridays and the transition to sailing.

@tl4ever262 Год назад

I'm getting goose bumps. The videos are going to evolve from the construction of Arabella to the adventures of Arabella. I don't see an end to this journey any time soon. I love that your sharing this adventure you are on with all of us. And as long as you do this I will follow. I will help the channel with donations when i can. See you next Friday mate.

@AcornToArabella Год назад

Thanks for being on the journey with us!

@Chr.U.Cas1622 Год назад

Dear "Newly Nomadic" Stephen D. 👍👌👏 You respectively Arabella have come incredibly far. Thanks also to all paid and unpaid helpers of course (including donations and patreons). Not to forget the video makers, your family, friends, fans, viewers and Akiva. Of course you have been and still are the hardest worker of all. I will definitely go on to watch this channel whatever content will be put out. That's a promise! As always: Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health in particular. To all involved life forms of course (humans and animals).

@jimfisher8990 Год назад

With all the items left to attend to I think it's important that IT JUST FLOATS. wow, what a journey we've all had watching these trees become a boat. So many people helped. I will miss you guys

@jaredhodges4093 Год назад

Congratulations on all your incredible achievements! Your channel has undoubtedly been the absolute highlight of my viewing entertainment for the past seven years. I am absolutely thrilled to witness the grand unveiling of your exquisitely crafted vessel.

@AcornToArabella Год назад

That’s so kind of you and wonderful to hear, Jared. Cheers!

@itsfonk Год назад

Ben, thanks for reminding me of the timeshift in effect. In the back of my mind I knew the move date was getting nearer, though in our own early season travels here my sense of time has already gone with the wind. It’s been a privilege to watch along throughout this trying endeavor. As the journey continues into this next phase, I want to express my thanks and appreciation to each smile and pair of hands who’ve been a part of this work. Fair travels and smooth sailing to all. Steve and co., bravo! I wish you well through each further step or stumble. Each moment, a gift. That endless expanse of horizon awaits!

@juncusbufonius Год назад

Suddenly finding the imminence of the water a double edged sword. Excitement, apprehension, satisfaction and joy. Countered with the end, the end of an era, a pattern of life and connection. I know it's a new beginning but it's rushing towards us all. Feels a little like pouring the lead when it all started to be real. Hugs to you all. Especially Steve's Mom.

@Scott64T Год назад

"Tighten the bypass adapter to same tightness as the oil filter" Hand tight is plenty. While using a wrench to make sure the adapter is tight, it may also deform the gasket, they are not designed to be torqued, only hand tightened.

@michaellovell9625 Год назад

Oil bypass hose and fittings should be a&n and one wire pressure hose with crimp fittings. Do not use push lock fittings with hose clamps.

@WillRyder3rd Год назад

I thought the same thing. No one should tighten an oil filter with channel locks.

@lutemule Год назад

@@WillRyder3rd Yep, trouble may creep in when the engine heats up.

@mikeskelly2356 Год назад

Most adapters have two gaskets and have a recommended torque setting of >40fp. Don't know how tight he got it with channel locks though.

@wolfparty4234 Год назад

I saw that and if it becomes a problem for him, then he will to find it!!😂

@Aramis419 Год назад

"We spent all this time making this thing watertight, so what's the next step?" "We're gonna drill a bunch of holes in it."

@Movieman1965 Год назад

7 years! Talk about patience, perserverance, and consistency. Soon, the sailing the world adventures will begin! Many years to follow I'm sure.

@mynameisrufusdude Год назад

Been watching since the keel, my daughter was born not so long after. Been great watching the two projects grow over the years.

@keg1dog Год назад

I know you are busy and may not see this but last night I got my latest edition of the American Woodturner AAW and read the article on the dead eyes and the turners club in Mass. as a wood turner and member of AAW I was very happy to see that one of our clubs stepped up and did a part for this amazing project. Getting close to the goal Steve you are an inspiration to all aspiring craftsmen.

@Gottenhimfella Год назад

I'm delighted and relieved to see the cockpit coamings raking so far outboard. Most wooden sailboat cockpits are really uncomfortable, because the coaming sides are traditionally plumb (or close to plumb) when the boat is level. Given that almost all crew will be sitting on the uphill side when the boat is being driven hard, this means that the top of the coaming digs into their back ribs in a highly obnoxious way, especially when there's slamming going on!

@RoyBlumenthal Год назад

When that engine started, my ocular plumbing leaked! Congrats congrats congrats!

@MbanziSD Год назад

"Metric adjustable" wrench @28:50 🤣

@AcornToArabella Год назад

😁😉

@marinussnijder7941 Год назад

It just dawned on me that it was only yesterday it seems you poring the keel in a spectaculair fashion and now there is a new vintage luxurious sailboat with an working engine almost ready to launch. You must be pinching yourself from time to time. Great work guys👍

@AcornToArabella Год назад

🙌

@oldmanfunky4909 Год назад

I can't help but think about Steve's mom when new videos come up. I hope she is well and comfortable.

@AcornToArabella Год назад

Thanks for mentioning… yes, she’s ok. Chemo does a number on her, but it’s relatively effective.

@grs7650 Год назад

I was hooked from the moment the lead keel was poured. Great journey of many different skills, with many different materials on show. Even the tools you resurrected to make the bits that went on the boat was interesting. Guy from uk

@AcornToArabella Год назад

Happy Friday, Guy, thanks so much for watching.

@grs7650 Год назад

@@AcornToArabella its been a interesting journey. Your resolve and commitment is ledgendary

@silverwolf4028 Год назад

I remember back when I first stumbled across this channel a few years back, it's been amazing to see the progress on Arabella, from the first trees being felled to the lead keel being poured, now all the way to the diesel engine being fired up, these videos where one of the things keeping me going during the pandemic, and I often had all the videos in a playlist going in the background during remote learning, (these videos helped me get through my last two years of High-school btw). overall it's been amazing to see the construction of Arabella, from start to, now to near finish.

@AcornToArabella Год назад

Thanks for being here!

@David-de3ed Год назад

Yes, the engine sounds strong, and will sing a beautiful soft tune in the water. Man it is really getting to the place of floating, we all are excited.

@atown4428 Год назад

I have so many great memories from this channel. Many a glass of whisky has been drunk on a Friday night to the sounds of Arabella being built. I’ve already made my plans to be at the launch and I’m so excited to see the whole team in person. Those that have been with the channel since beginning, or like me, since the lead keel pour, have really been taken on a great journey. Looking forward to Steve’s first Bon Voyage.

@bigunone Год назад

7 Years! I never realized it had been that long, since I started watching teo guys cutting down trees to build a boat!

@Tillersweep Год назад

Building your own boat is all about deferred gratification. Keep it up.

@Johnny-Too-Bad Год назад

Sooooo close! I'm so happy for Steve and the crew and looking forward to the next couple of videos like no other!

@stanleyweith Год назад

I will watch till I am gone so no problem with that i have learned a lot from watching you all so thank you for all you do to keep us entertained

@KenDay Год назад

Really feeling the emotions Steve. Bless you for your fortitude, care and continued communication. Been with you since the start and looking forward to seeing Arabella when she crosses the pond to the UK.

@JK-zx3go Год назад

What a glorious time to be alive xx

@AcornToArabella Год назад

Indeed!

@moplum Год назад

Wow seven years. It doesn’t seem that I have been watching you build Arabella seven years. Time flies

@hubertwalters6345 Год назад

Hearing the engine makes launch feel close more than just a date. Great job guys! Wish it was my boat.

@danpapuga Год назад

Good Friday morning from central IL!

@AcornToArabella Год назад

Happy Friday, Dan!

@PatCavanaugh1 Год назад

This has been a Friday breakfast required viewing for me ever since @JayBates referred your channel when you poured the lead keel. I got a little emotional watching the mast and spars coming out of the boat house. Then hearing that the boat house was down and the Arabella was at the port made it even more so. I look forward to what the future for the channel brings. Thank you for sharing this journey with the world.

@AcornToArabella Год назад

And thanks for being here!

@Ayns.L14A Год назад

Hi everyone, Happy Friday!!! that engine sounds sweet, big changes ahead. Steve, it's been a long journey so far, but a beautiful wholesome one, thank you so much for bringing us along with you, I've been with you since the keel pour, after watching it I spent a whole weekend trawling through all of the videos just to catch up, seems like yesterday, looking forward to seeing her on the water.

@harmlessprankster8417 Год назад

Ive been along for the ride since the very early episodes and am so excited for you. Its been quite the journey.

@AcornToArabella Год назад

Thanks!

@ryan_mcme Год назад

G'morning, 'bella fam! Happy Friday! ☕

@AcornToArabella Год назад

Happy Friday, Ryan!

@Anrich Год назад

I've been watching these videos for nearly 6 years. It's surreal knowing that launch is so close. Thank you for sharing the process for all these years, it's been incredible!

@rice0009 Год назад

It's ALIVE!!!

@svenandbex Год назад

Yeah! my Saturday morning routine of waking up to a new video will continue been a pleasure to watch over the years. Thank you for all the memories.

@AcornToArabella Год назад

Cheers! Glad you’re watching!

@johnjones4825 Год назад

It is scarcely believable the progress. From pouring the keel to almost launch time, have I really seen most of the work? Wow!

@LoveToMix Год назад

Wow launch in two weeks❤❤❤ can’t wait to see her in the water

@philparmenter53 Год назад

Happy Friday and best wishes from Plymouth UK

@AcornToArabella Год назад

Happy Friday, Phil!

@AndrexT Год назад

I just wrote this. I used to own Crumplehorn Inn in Polperro, but moved to Canada in 2005 when I sold up. Pymouth, Massachussetts is just north of the launch site. I am ready for the journey from Ontario, Canada to Matapoisette next Friday. I am really looking forward to it all and at some stage standing on the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth, Mass, because I have also stood on the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth, Devon, UK.

@TwZlr. Год назад

The favorite part of my every Friday... I just wish I had the time and money to participate... You all are awesome! I have been watching you the entire time I've been building and living in my "land ship" however I couldn't even afford a camera to make a video story of my journey. Really wish I did, maybe someone would be interested in my solar integration, plumbing reorganization, electrical rewiring, frost protection, water mitigation, condensation solutions, and most of all, repair after a fire in the rig!

@AcornToArabella Год назад

Sounds like a great project!

@randyclyde4939 Год назад

That diesel sounded great! Getting excited about the launch! Thanks for another great video. Stay well, stay safe!

@shadetreewelding Год назад

Steve, Thanks for the comments at the end. You have assemble a great team. There are years between keels being laid, ships being launched and ships being commissioned. I loved my time on sailboats and on destroyers. You will love yours as well. I am glad I was able to stop by in Granby a few weeks ago on my way through to Maine. Anne, thanks for the restaurant recommendations, Surf was great. However there is a new place in Kittery Fishmongers just outside the naval base on whatever that main road is. Just spectacular. My son loves the area and has plans to move back there after he gets out of the Navy. Unfortunately, he will be in San Diego for a number of years before that can happen. I had a great time talking with you on my visit. Ben, Thanks for everything you do as well.

@AcornToArabella Год назад

Thanks for stopping by!

@DarkenSeyreth Год назад

Another step closer to seeing the beauty on the water! I really hope Steve will take us along on his journey of learning to sail as he gets ready for bigger adventures.

@bytorsnowdog5885 Год назад

Been with you since the lead pour. What an amazing build, and thanks to the entire AtoA crew for taking us along all the steps the project. As it nears launch, I can't wrap my head around how Steve keeps track of "A" can't be done before "B" is finished, which must wait for "C" to be completed which must wait til the boat is in the water, etc.....ad infinitum. When Steve dies, he should do humanity a favor and donate his brain to science. Love you guys!

@brianpesci Год назад

The only way that most of can equate the type of changes in ones life that Steve is facing would be buying a first house and having a first child shortly thereafter. Praying that everything goes well and for Steve's mom as well. What a ride this has been to witness over the last 6+ years!

@lemagreengreen Год назад

Can't quite believe we're at this stage, feels like so much progress in the past year.

@michaelgillespie6526 Год назад

Happy Friday A2A crew and fellow viewers from us in the PNW. Great progress continues. Thank you for this episode!

@rick91443 Год назад

Howdy from Normandy. Happy Friday...cheers..richard

@AcornToArabella Год назад

Happy Friday!

@donwilliams3626 Год назад

As launch day nears there are plenty of first and last benchmarks: the last through hull, and starting the diesel for its first time. Thanks for making it possible for us to be aboard for A2A's maiden voyage.

@anthonymiller8989 Год назад

Tony & Susan here, No way I have spent 7 years watching you build this boat. where has all the time gone. We, Sue and I got to go this year before we get too old to do it. Thanks and good luck on the launch!!!

@MrMichaelcurran Год назад

This build has been an unbelievable success. Put once you splash the boat, the real journey begins. I'm 2k mile West of you and I can feel the anticipation. HOLD FAST and my God go with you!

@jessilopes Год назад

Does not feel like 7 years … well done so far … hard work pays off .

@Zero.0ne. Год назад

Thanks for another beautiful video. It's only the end of the first chapter.

@DrDaveSalisburyPhDMBA Год назад

Thanks for having us along on this journey!

@AcornToArabella Год назад

And thanks for being here!

@AndrexT Год назад

Wonderful to hear the engine running. My car is being serviced tomorrow and I am ready for the journey from Ontario, Canada to Matapoisette next Friday. I am really looking forward to it all and at some stage standing on the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth, Mass, because I have also stood on the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth, Devon, UK.

@AcornToArabella Год назад

Hooray, Andrew!

@RedHillian Год назад

This is becoming so exciting - between the effectively real time updates on Instagram (this week has been *amazing*), and these long form Friday videos the progress on Arabella is astonishing to watch. Only a fortnight now until she's in the water, and she's so ready (and yet so much for us to see you doing). I won't be in Mattapoisett with you, but I will be thinking of you all.

@geoffhalstead1811 Год назад

What a magnificent achievement and inspiration to all, by both you and SV Seeker‼️👍👏🤝 As an ex-navy man, having served on a Frigate in the ‘60s, am looking forward to the launch. Lots of work yet to be done, as has been going on on SV Seeker since her launch.

@jryan3906 Год назад

Great job on the diesel mods Steve! After having changed my own car/tractor engine oil/fuel filters over the years (some more difficult than others), I know your mods will bring a smile to your face every time you have to do scheduled maintenance! See you guys and gals soon at the launch site! And as always thanks for the great video!

@rkaratimus1 Год назад

It's been 5 years of watching. I remember when you thought it might not happen - well, it did and congratulations on accomplishing this crazy feat! It's been fun watching for so long, and am looking forward to seeing what unfolds over the next 2 weeks - and then Arabella coming to life.

@mcc19606 Год назад

As we get closer to the finish, I'm amazed at the complexity of the tasks needed. What an amazing crew. Fred is an absolute gentleman. Mike 🇦🇺 ps Ben you are amazing.

@fixingstuff2647 Год назад

Steve, wow - just incredible.

@johnhooge3724 Год назад

So happy for you all to be so close to THE major milestone--hitting the water! I've been watching since the pour of the keel and I love every episode. Such an incredible and inspiring journey.

@GeorgiaSlayrz Год назад

As a ZF employee I hope you have years of service from that transmission. Happy sailing.

@TennesseeTraveler01 Год назад

Constantly amazed with the progress through these Friday morning reports. There are so many details behind and many more to complete. Satisfying to hear that diesel roar to life. The forethought of preventing unneeded spillage of oil or fuel during filter changes - and the remote location to a bulkhead of each - shows the planning for future problem elimination. The 17th will be a major milestone but certainly not by any means the end of Arabella's journey to the Oggin.

@GordonPhillips Год назад

Watching this all come together is almost bitter-sweet.

@Cadcare Год назад

"I've been watching since you poured the keel" is now RU-vid legend and I've enjoyed it every week since. I hope to see Alex when the boat goes in he water.

@Brian-L Год назад

Hard to believe many of us have faithfully followed the journey of this wooden boat for seven years, and what a beautiful journey it has been. ❤ I’m landlocked but have long fantasized about pivoting everything and sailing around the world, knowing several acquaintances who have done just that. Looking forward to learning how to sail right along with Steve and Robin over the next seven years!

@christopherlease Год назад

I am getting excited to see the conclusion of so many interesting projects that have made up the build. Brilliant!!

@matthewsellers82 Год назад

Some of the best advice I ever heard and have passed on multiple times to new boat owners. "Before you spend a lot of time/money on modifications you think you'll need, spend some time with the boat and I guarantee that list of modifications changes massively".

@ElMirageRacer4763 Год назад

I came in during the keel pour. Back tracked through all the previous chapters and have lived every minute of it. No its like waiting for a friemds child to be born. Got a little dewy eyed seeing the masts coming out of the boat house. Probably gonna bawl like a baby when you dismantle her. Only wish I could be at the launch. If your cruising brings you into harbor in the San Diego/Los Angeles/Santa Barbara area, I hope I can have the honor of buying you and your crew a drink. Calm seas and gentle breezes.

@Mister_G Год назад

Wow! Fantastic - I didn't realise that it was so close. Good luck for the launch!

@ginsengaddict Год назад

It's a bizarre experience watching holes get drilled into the planks after all this time...

@andrewiannello6548 Год назад

I've been absent for awhile, but I remember the earlier days when holes in the boards were sealed using different coating and corking techniques. It was well thought out. Looking at this - A non permanent sika flex below the water line😮 Two years it will be in for wood rot repair. Epoxy sealing end grain first would have been advisable. All silicon based products fail after a few years in the weather. That's why recreational boats rotted out, not because of the wood, because dealers fitting motor's had no idea about boat building, they'd just sika the motor bolt holes up, along with ladders, transducers etc and send it on its way. West systems blue book describes how fittings should be fitted. Worth a read. If someone said no you can't epoxy brass fittings, which is true, doesn't mean you don't seal the timbers with epoxy before using sika. Not trying to be critical, it doesn't seem right and I'd hate after all this effort to see it go sideways. Unless I'm missing something?? Great to see this thing get a motor, coming along nicely.

@NikoMoraKamu Год назад

@@andrewiannello6548 they are using 3M 4200 not silicon , it's a marine sealer formulated for that specific aplication , is a kind of polyurethane not silicon based

@antonmursid2714 Год назад

Hai👍👌antonmursid🙏✌👌👋

@pparker5113 Год назад

@@andrewiannello6548 I own and maintain a 64 year old traditional wood sailing vessel, we just removed one of her original through hull fittings, and there was no "rot". Those bolt holes were probably sealed with tar, the new holes and bolts were sealed with a Sikaflex product by a shipwright with decades of wooden boat building experience. First of all, salt water generally prevents rot by "pickling" the wood, that is wood decks are routinely washed down with salt water, fresh water is the source of rot not salt. Modern bedding compounds or sealants do a very good job. Epoxy, penetrating or standard is incredibly hard and brittle once cured and does not expand and shrink with the wood so is not appropriate for below the water line in general, and particularly on a small area like plank ends. There is some discussion about using penetrating epoxy as a sealer on old planking but I don't think the efficacy and any side effects have been well documented. Barring collisions or other mishaps, Arabella's planking will outlive Steve.

@TwZlr. Год назад

It was the most nervous, white knuckle, terrifying thing I've seen in a while!

@robinhodgkinson Год назад

Having build a boat (much smaller and shorter duration than this one) I know that feeling… “It’s been a long haul”. It’s a feeling of accomplishment, and a quiet realisation the end of a long mission is near. Looking forward to launch day.

@SuperMel42 Год назад

Stephen it's been an incredible journey to watch this transformation from laying out the ship as just paper on a wooden deck to the full boathouse and watching the boat slowly take shape. I do hope KP is feeling well enough they will be able to be there for at least some of the launch festivities. Best of luck to you all as you launch Arabella.

@Brian-rv2rv Год назад

Looking Good.

@lindacolaprete7324 Год назад

Steve, to get where you're at with Arabella today is absolutely fantastic. What a fantastic job you all have done. You can be proud of your accomplishment. Great work!!! Ed C

@AcornToArabella Год назад

Cheers!

@NZobservatory Год назад

Whenever I see the llamas I can't help thinking about _The Emperor's New Groove._

@karlkoziks1432 Год назад

Seven years?! i`ve been watching this for seven years now, wow how time flies.

@wirekat Год назад

Super excited for the team and best wishes. I'll keep watching!

@felipericketts Год назад

No worries, mate! Hopefully you will share your adventures into the future once you are all done with the fit-out. Thanks for sharing your story. It is inspiring, to be sure! 🙂

@MurfittTim Год назад

I wish i had moved the oil filter on my engine. Once you get oil in the bilge it is oh so hard to get rid off. Great work as always. All the best and hope everything is going well towards the launch.

@AcornToArabella Год назад

Cheers!

@thomaswhaley4024 Год назад

Coming together nicely. The organizational skills involved and mastered are admirable. The next step of living aboard will be life changing.

@claudehopper9813 Год назад

My dad had a saying i learned to understand " Of course I know what I'm doing that's why it's taking so long " . Each step is important this no time to cut corners , the fit and finish looks amazing it's going to be a fine sailboat indeed !

@jonathanbollin5719 Год назад

I hope Steve comes round for launch

@acp1866 Год назад

Amazing, time fly's when you are having fun, or in my case watching it. Great to hear that your channel will not end on launch.

@richb419 Год назад

HI just a thought, place a 1 gallon freezer bag over the filter and it's mount after it is loosened slightly then hold the bag up and slowly remove the filter. most of the oil should end up in the bag. I saw this on RU-vid. works well. Rich

@AcornToArabella Год назад

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