The Companionway Ladder & A Big Update - Episode 197 - Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
January 21, 2022 by Acorn To Arabella | Language: EN Play Time: 00:28:59 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
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So many updates this week! What’s cooking for 2022? Did we just reveal a bit about our launch schedule? What parts are needed to button up the plans for rig and sails? Where’s Alix?
It’s been a hot minute since we had a quiet, contemplative look at some carpentry in action. Steve builds the companionway ladder in this episode, and we follow that process as he selects reclaimed wood from the sides of Victoria’s cabin trunk and cockpit footwell. It can be tricky!
A simple oil finish on the cabin sole and the ladder steps will feel good on bare feet, will have a good grip even when wet, and will be easy to maintain in the future. The wood sealer we use hardens nicely and protects the wood while leaving some texture that’s both pleasing to the eye for its warmth and practical for its safety and comfort.
We’ll cover the installation next week, when we’ll demonstrate how all the hardware that will hold the steps in place. The top step will swing outboard, there will be some pieces in the lid of the fridge to protect the very nice gasket from repeated squishings that could shorten its life.
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