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Mizzen Mast: Shaping Below Deck – Episode 163 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
The planking work is moving right along, but unfortunately Jack and Wes have to head home. We discuss the work that we got done as a team, then focus on the mizzen mast, which is also nearing completion. Alix has been working on spot repairs with graving ...
There’s a New Shipwright in Town! – Episode 158 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
We are looking ahead to getting back to planking Arabella this summer. In order to do that, we are going to want all hands on deck, so we got a little help coming in. The first of the crew has arrived and she will be helping us for the next month or more...
Repurposing Victoria’s Mast – Episode 155 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
Getting Victoria early in the project was one of the best decisions we have made. There was so much good material packed in that little vessel, and it seems like she just keeps giving every day. From all the beautiful mahogany in her interior, to the bron...
Victoria’s Mast – Episode 153 – Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
The bronze floors are done! It's a great feeling complete them and be able to move on to even more tasks that get us closer to launch. Steve keeps on with fitting the main's mast step, and Alix gets to work on figuring out the reuse of Victoria's spars. Yo...
Salt & Tar: Episode 94-Mizzen We’ve Been Missin’ (Reclaimed Mast)
Vagabond was an Atkin design "Little Maid of Kent" Schooner http://www.atkinboatplans.com/Sail/LittleMaidOfKent.html The journal found me 7 years ago and I held onto it in hope the owner would one day return. Little did I know, Garrett and I would build a ...
Salt & Tar: Episode 88-Because it’s Badass
Alright. We've raised our main mast. Still one more mast to go and countless other projects. It's always weird after accomplishing a milestone. A sort of "now what" moment. Then you realize, "Everything else!" That's what. We get back to a few other starte...
Salt & Tar: Episode 87-Glorious Day to Raise the Main
- A glorious day indeed. Our 40 foot main mast is on the boat! Rediviva is a ketch rig but only our main was ready, the mizzen mast will come later. A huge thank you to the marina for making this day go so smoothly. My mom was able to make it and Reid, Ga...
Salt & Tar: Episode 50 – From Prep to Plank
When all the prep was done the reward was hanging planks! The preparations took weeks but finally the visual satisfaction of our first two runs of planking were on. We bought green lumber which means some movement is expected but we were surprised how quic...
Salt & Tar: Episode 49 – Breath of Fresh Air
Determined to finish Rediviva and get her sailing we've decided to focus on the projects we have the motivation for. Tired of being trapped down below working on the engine and interior it was time to step outside. Now that the sun is making more of a stea...