2 Months on a New Boat, Full Walkthrough - Episode 277 - Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat

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00:00:00 Intro, Newburyport update and American Yacht Club
00:01:12 A look at the hull, repainting the waterline
00:04:59 Standing rigging with Dyneema climbing slings
00:07:22 Victoria and her electric outboard motor from ePropulsion, the challenges of a homemade rubrail on the gunwale
00:11:32 What's coming up for the roller furler and jib?
00:13:12 Are the anchors secure?
00:14:24 Staysail pedestal and the off-sized hanks.
00:15:38 Do we like the manual windlass?
00:16:42 Got some belaying pins?
00:17:33 Why no sail covers or lazy jacks?
00:21:06 Where are the solar panels?
00:22:37 What's up with that wooden dodger?
00:26:32 Preparing for jib sheets and winches.
00:28:41 Tour down below-forepeak.
00:32:05 What's on the workbench ?
00:34:10 Saloon: How's that charging station and table?
00:37:39 Galley tour! Propane stove, food storage.
00:42:24 Navigation table.
00:43:24 Steve's ice cream.
00:45:42 The one disappointment.
00:50:57 Cruising plans for the next few months
00:55:05 True treasure: The Guestbook
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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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@crcruz89 11 ай бұрын

Crazy to think years ago I stumbled upon this channel when you guys were pouring lead in the ground for a keel. Amazing progression and story.

@unknown-ql1fk 11 ай бұрын

Same here. I used to shoot a lot of cast lead bullets and came across these guys while looking info about lead casting.....and I'm so glad I did. This channel is great

@snarl3027 11 ай бұрын

That was my first video too

@ElliotWeishaar 11 ай бұрын

Also my first video

@DiakronYT 11 ай бұрын

Also joined for the pour, stayed to watch this crazy guy.

@Smokkedandslammed 11 ай бұрын

I was like "he's pouring what into where for what?! I'm in!"

@ericcsuf 11 ай бұрын

When my wife and I first started motorcycle touring, we carried everything we thought we would need. The bike was close to its GVWR and handled like a pig. When we got back, we made a list of everything we had taken. We noted which things we had used at least once and things we had never used. Next trip we didn't pack the things we never used and added things we wish we had packed. Over a couple of years, we came up with a list of exactly what we needed to tour between 15-20,000 miles a year (we were teachers so had the time). It meant a simpler, leaner life, but that's exactly what attracted us to motorcycle touring. Arabella right now looks like our first tour. I never saw so many toys packed on one boat. At some point, you won't feel compelled to drag along everything from your landlubbing life and settle in on what you need to live a lean but comfortable life aboard a boat. You will rarely use even half of the things you packed into that beautiful boat. But only experience will prove that to you.

@jcarleezy 11 ай бұрын

When did you start sailing?

@ericcsuf 11 ай бұрын

About 5 years before that (~1971) first in SF BAY, then along the So Cal coast. Owned a Cal 20, Ranger 29 and partnership in a Challenger 40 over the years. Also had unlimited access to the company Grand Banks 42 (stink pot) kept at Marina del Rey. That's why I thought my bike touring experience was applicable. I've seen and made all the rookie mistakes myself. Thanks for asking.

@macman6107 10 ай бұрын

@jcarleezy nice try at a little dig there. It backfired huh. lol

@macman6107 10 ай бұрын

@@ericcsuf that was a backhanded dig at you. Saying motorcycling has zero compatibility with sailing without actually saying it. Therefore you don't know what you're talking about. Some folk just can't help themselves.

@jcarleezy 10 ай бұрын

@@macman6107It could have been perceived that way, but it was an honest question because he was comparing two very different things with no mention of the task at hand, and I'm happy to see that he does have that experience. So, no, it was not a backhanded dig & I will speak for myself. I also think Steve has been very upfront about his lack of sailing experience & will continually refine things as he goes. To expect him to know every single thing he's going to want/need/not need on the boat from day 1 is a bit presumptuous.

@lenhornsey2175 11 ай бұрын

It's been a long time since I've seen Steve so happy, relaxed and contented..... that's proof that it was all well worth it.🇻🇨

@Bystander333 11 ай бұрын

Yeah, his entire body language and eye contact seems like a different person.

@kiwigurn 11 ай бұрын

Yes thinking exactly the same thing. The ocean and time doing its magic.

@jerrefisher2184 11 ай бұрын

Possibly my personal favorite video with calm and seemingly relaxed Steve taking us on the best tour ever. Thanks to Ben as well and Anne! I’m a land lover, but have certainly enjoyed the seven year plus journey and can’t thank you all for taking us along on your life’s journey! Thanks!

@jcarleezy 11 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing... loved this walkthrough!

@Mitakskia 11 ай бұрын

The 12V LED strips expect no more than 12V and everything above heats them up and shortens their lifespan. If the boats 12V system is based on the battery's state of charge 11-14.6V - this might be the problem with them burning. You can check it with multimeter. One easy way to decrease the voltage is to put power diode(s) in series with the LED strip. Diodes have a forward voltage drop of 0.7V. So might need a couple stacked together.

@artfulalias3984 11 ай бұрын

Heat is the enemy of solid state electronics. I was going to suggest a 12v buck boost power supply is cheap. It will take 8 to 28 volts DC, and give a steady clean 12.0 vdc. Also make sure heat can escape the light fixture/housing.

@banaana1234 10 ай бұрын

Too low voltage will also cause excess heat, as the amperage will rise.

@nrml76 10 ай бұрын

Do they have a good heat sink onto which they are mounted? If cooling is less than adequate, they perish very quickly. Using an infrared camera to monitor heat build up over time might give you some answers.

@sircaran 10 ай бұрын

would having a pwm led controller help? maybe reducing the duty cycle would help, running at 80% wouldn't diminish the light that much

@jorgenr 11 ай бұрын

I must say, earlier today I was kind of dreading this video given how Steve’s been looking lately. But I have to admit this brought a tear to my eye seeing how content and happy you seem to be now that things have settled down. All the best from Norway

@jimclester4754 11 ай бұрын

Hello Steve, I am 71 years old. I have traveled and had many vacation adventures. In September, I’ll be visiting the state of Montana and Wyoming. These are the last two completing my quest to have set foot in all 50 states plus our bordering countries of Mexico and Canada. I think what you have done is simply a monumental achievement, now enjoy the fruits of your labor! May God bless you and watch over all who sail on the Arabella.

@AcornToArabella 10 ай бұрын

Congrats on completing your 50 states, friend!

@mayflowerlash11 11 ай бұрын

This walk through is a testament to your planning over the years of building Arabella. As you say, there are small things still to be done. And you also recognise that living on and owning a boat is a constant stream on maintenance and fix it jobs. Arabella is your masterpiece which demonstrates your qualification as a master ship builder. It must be satisfying to know you built it and a little pride is justified. Fair winds.

@rames1651 11 ай бұрын

The way you both light up when looking at each other is fantastic!

@samholmessailing 10 ай бұрын

Maine’s a cool place for a sailing adventure. Lots of fun rocky islands with forts to explore. I think you’ll enjoy it.

@alexamillion1987 11 ай бұрын

Great video, easy pace and relaxed feel to it, well done Ben. Steve looks 10 years younger and smiling and joking again so well done for persevering with the deadline excellent job and and amazing support from Robin.

@oleran4569 11 ай бұрын

This was a refreshing episode to watch. The routine of pressure has become the routine of a quite interesting life.

@johnb9825 11 ай бұрын

Some suggestions for you, Steve. Get a length schedule 40 PVC pipe to make a sheath for the anchor so the anchor stock doesn't wear a hole in the roller when stowed. Use water bottles or even gallon jugs to keep your freezer and fridge full... More thermal mass equals less cold air to escape when you open them. The bottles and jugs are great for cooler ice when you go on dinghy trips. If you have a problem with some items in the freezer not staying cold enough install a little fan to circulate the air. Boat looks great.. it's very lived-in now..

@AcornToArabella 10 ай бұрын

The roller is bronze, so we're not really worried about it. I also recommend a big ol' hunk of delrin. One time, on another boat I cruised on, we bought 4" or so cylindrical delrin (hard as hell) and had a machinist turn it for us into bow rollers. I bet they're still in service 12 years later. -Anne

@johnb9825 10 ай бұрын

@@AcornToArabella groovy I thought your roller was nylon or something.

@robm.4512 11 ай бұрын

So good to see you two settling in to liveaboard life, especially you Steve. The reduction in your stress level is palpable, you had aged before our eyes about ten years during the last eighteen months of the build. Now, you’ve nearly lost most of those additional years again and got the life back in your eyes and your grin again, welcome back to the sun and to your better life. Arabella is going to be a work in progress for ever, that’s wooden boat life. It’s not for everyone but for those who appreciate the beauty and environment of a wooden home it’s ideal. You’re obviously one of those people and having not only built your wooden home but also built one that can carry you around the world, it is obvious that you are thoroughly at peace with the deal. If you happen to be dropping by the SW UK on your way to to Europe I can thoroughly recommend a stopover and a bit of recovery time in the Fal estuary, Cornwall. If you do decide to stay a short while here, there’s a decent farm meal, chilled company, beautiful scenery and all of the facilities that you might need readily to hand locally. You’d both be very welcome. All the best, R. 😎👍🍻

@kaydog2008 11 ай бұрын

Steve check around the maritime antique shops in those towns you visit up and down the east coast for the belaying pins and any other things that catch your eye there.

@TwZlr. 11 ай бұрын

I love this episode. Obviously my land yacht has nothing in common with your boat, but every problem, fix, solution, and regret you have had on the interior is remarkably similar to everything I had to deal with. I know that my rig looks rough on the outside but the interior is a complete rebuild. The birth, I had to rebuild to install my 16kwh battery bank and create more storage. The head was rebuilt to accommodate a composting toilet. The galley and dinette and cabinets are all refinished. Throughout the entire cabin we have walnut laminate flooring and blue beetle kill pine walls from floor to ceiling. The saloon is an epoxy penny table on an oak cabinet with 24" deep drawers. It's beautiful on the inside. On the outside the only thing that I have done is install the 6 panels 1500 watts. Basically I just sincerely commiserate with the trials and tribulations that you are going through and the happiness and elation of your success. My 6 year journey was congruent with yours for the six years my project took. I've been watching you from the lead keel pour up. Your videos helped keep me going. I'm so happy for you all! Now the real journey begins!

@AcornToArabella 11 ай бұрын

There is plenty in common between boats and RVs! Glad you’re finding this useful, thanks so much for sharing! -Anne

@robw2379 11 ай бұрын

Hey Steve & Robin, Not sure where/when you are planning your haul out, but if you are thinking in the Portsmouth/Kittery/Eliot area, we could offer some ground support. Workshop barn with all the woodworking toys, a bunch of marine supply shops nearby, and a car or pickup you can use to run all the errands... and a HOT shower if that gets to be a priority. Give a shout if we can support from this neck of the woods. Safe travels. -Rob

@CodeSquares 11 ай бұрын

I just have to comment on the word "lucky" that's tossed around regarding both Steve's and Robin's circumstances (that may be more on Instagram). People saying "you're so lucky to be able to do this" or Robin being "lucky to be able to work onboard" - that's just *so* not the right phrasing. It took dedication, hard decision-making, a crapton of work and willpower to get here! Saying it's "lucky" just undermines the amount of work that went into getting both of these fine, fine people to where they are now. As someone who's been trying to even get to regularly sail on their own boat (while holding down a 9 to 5), hats off to Steve and Robin for, well, basically everything they've accomplished. Luck ain't got nothing to to do with it. :)

@dennisdownes9319 10 ай бұрын

Good call not getting in the water, and using the scumline for an accurate waterline measurement! I love the engine update and opinion! Putting around in the dinghy is also one of the great things about boat ownership! DD

@charlesmoore456 11 ай бұрын

This was extremely interesting!! The LED strips burn out because it is built into its design. LEDs are supposed to last for decades. The issue is that the manufacture uses resistors that are WAY too small and the LEDs get hot and burn out. The solution if you have the time and patience is to replace the resistors with larger ones.

@skylar7320 11 ай бұрын

Easier to put one power resister on the input or use a buck reg to drop down to 10-11V in my experience. Amazing patience to rework all those SMTs!

@PlanckBanck1 11 ай бұрын

"chips and snacks... more snacks..." I felt that :D

@AndrexT 10 ай бұрын

Please please please put a Tether on your electric outboard to the stern cleat. I have seen so many drop off the back of boats. Great idea for marking the water line of the boat, I did that with my Boston Whaler for sealing and anti-fouling. It gives a perfect line. Cambro containers are so useful, my last 9 years in catering used them heavily and they are available in all sizes small to huge. Robyn is so cute in that last clip about Mexico. The visitor book is a lovely keepsake, lots of beautiful words in there, I am in it twice. I noticed the beard changed lengths, that is really clever! That was a really interesting episode, well done Steve and Robin for hosting it and Ben for the great filming and editing. You will get all those little jobs finished, after all, you built a boat!

@gilbertd425 11 ай бұрын

Hi Steve, I have been following you since the beginning, never miss an episode, this is my first comment, I hope this can help you. I used to work in an LED company, and the problem you are having is humidity reaching the sulfur coating. All LED are violet by nature, a coat of sulfur is added over the led to adjust its color (Warm to Daylight). Humidity affect the sulfur and change its property (color), in turn, that change the persived color of the LED. You need a led strip that is rated with a high IP factor, I think IP66 or more from a reputable manufacturer, meaning having a very good seal again humidity, especialy on a boat. Hope this help you in selecting the next one. Happy sailling. Gilbert

@jaydubya4727 11 ай бұрын

Simply marvelous - the entire video. I feel like poor Steve has been MIA for a couple of months, I assume with the frenetic stressful and necessary activity around Arabella's finish and launch - but he's back!! I very much enjoyed the little ride in Victoria with his relaxed and comfortable dialogue. I hope you do that again. Very nice to see Robin ensconced and more visible than in the past. I admire you both enormously and I'm keenly looking forward to your future adventures.

@ra_weir 11 ай бұрын

It’s great to see Steve with that old familiar glint in his eyes, he had started to acquire that thousand yard stare from the shell shock of the rush to launch, the launch and the stresses of beginning life on the boat. Hope you two have a great time on your well deserved vacation.

@rolandtb3 11 ай бұрын

Enjoying summer, slowing down, making plans.

@paule8348 6 ай бұрын

I’m so stoked to head up and sew up those sail packs!!

@colibrisurf1050 10 ай бұрын

What I like most about your project is the dingui. I love it

@AcornToArabella 10 ай бұрын

Hope you saw the videos of it being built on The Art of Boatbuilding!

@ustadsami 11 ай бұрын

17:55 I was wondering about when you'd give-in to lazy jacks / sail bags. I'm glad it didn't take you long

@HaroldKuilman 11 ай бұрын

Oh boy, it's a long one! Happy Friday! 🎉

@AcornToArabella 11 ай бұрын

Haaaaappy Friday!

@davidclark1182 11 ай бұрын

You’ve learned an incredible new vocabulary!

@cliffstevenson5773 11 ай бұрын

So the dust from the social onslaught settled, and out here in youtube land we waited for some visible future. This has just been a delightful glimpse, and you and Robin are great on screen.

@mumblbeebee6546 10 ай бұрын

It is so nice to see you more at ease, not having to be the host, not having to meet deadlines, and… being a boat owner! All of the list items will be seen to at some point. She suits you! (By which I mean Arabella. No one needs to tell you about Robyn.)

@sergeant_scamps3342 11 ай бұрын

You seem super chilled now buddy ! Good to have you back , the rest did you good ! Cannot wait to see all your journeys !!!

@mikefougere 10 ай бұрын

From the 2 stroke ringing chainsaw until now, I've enjoyed every moment. You've made history. Now its time for you to enjoy the fruits of the acorns. ENJOY!

@sparknflash3 11 ай бұрын

Steve, Robin and crew. It is so good to see how comfortable you are on board after not sailing before. It looks like you were born aboard a ship the way you move around and handle duties. Congratulations on your journey so far and good luck in future adventures. All the best from landlocked Boulder, CO.

@Digital-Dan 11 ай бұрын

The remnants of Victoria must be marvelling at all the high-tech conveniences that make life in Arabella so comfortable and safe. Even ten years ago, much of this would have been less available or convenient. We live in abundant times.

@tomviti544 11 ай бұрын

"...it cant go nowhere..." Oh yes it can...thoughts of an ole sailor. good sailing...

@PBarrPrince 11 ай бұрын

There ought to be a fan group that's watched since the keel pour. I LOVE reading the comments from people who've watched since then. It was such an amazing KZfaq discovery to me!! I was so impressed by the intelligence and inspiration that was in every minute. Still am!

@AcornToArabella 11 ай бұрын

I think it was sold upon the fan group yourself! We’ve got a tight little community here in the commons. It takes every single person to keep it informative, fun, and somehow, oddly unifying. 😊-Anne

@TheRattyBiker 11 ай бұрын

Personally - And I actively state I know NOTHING! other than what I've learnt from University of YT - I always thought the "waterline antifouling" looked a bit on the low side BUT (yes caps again because I cannot exclaim enough!!!) I'm so so so incredibly impressed by where the A2A team calculated where the waterline would be on a brand new boat, built waaaay better than spec / design - shall we say oak to pine ratio whilst also considering the quality and density of the materials you used inside, Cherry, Locust etc etc plus all the modern tech that wasn't accounted for in the original design.... It just means that Arabella is more so an incredible feat of engineering than I ever thought she would be!!! In that case - what's a few inches of anti-fouling between friends??? 🤣🤣🤣 I'm honestly blown away by what the team have achieved!

@davidc6510 10 ай бұрын

A great tour of Arabella. Robin & Stephen are such a cute couple. Thanks for sharing.

@stevencarpenter8841 11 ай бұрын

What an amazing boat! I am very impressed with how thoughtful Steve is regarding the tuning process and finishing things up. It really pays to live aboard and shake everything down. Of course, when the time comes to head out into the blue water, you will learn even more. Good to see Steve on camera with the energy & excitement we saw during the build. One question I am a little embarrassed to ask; what does the upcoming winter look like? Where will the boat be and where will Steve and family be? Do you live on the boat still or pull her out of the water for more work? Thanks for letting us share in your journey and for taking the time to explain everything to all of us. Godspeed!

@kenolson3064 11 ай бұрын

Boat. noun: "a hole in the water into which you pour money." Buying a boat was one of the happiest days of my life. I loved my time on the water. The second happiest day of my life was when I sold it. 😁

@jimaffinito1809 11 ай бұрын

So happy to see dirt-bag style technology used on the rigging. I feel validated.

@peterihre9373 10 ай бұрын

So great to see this walk around. It's been some time since somebody poured lead in a hole in the ground. Looking forward to keep follow the adventure!

@cbcowart933 11 ай бұрын

You look good brother, I can tell you are settling in to your new dream home that you built from SCRATCH! I have been there every step of the way and I can't believe your in 'Arabella' and she is in the water. Can't wait to see the trips you go on now. Be safe in the mountains but have a great time. You have a good group of people around you, that is a blessing in today's society. CB "The only way is through."

@NAMCBEO 7 ай бұрын

I totally agree, ice cream absolutely can save you from selfoffism !

@kathywrightjohnson6804 11 ай бұрын

I love the magic of video. The hair and beard growing then disappearing was fun to watch. It does sure sound like there are tons of finish work projects to keep you busy. You are a lucky man, Steve. The love Robin has for you shows in her eyes. I am glad you found each other. You are living the dream. I am so very happy for you. I grew up in Santa Fe NM. If you go to Santa Fe eat at The Shed. Fantastic food and also visit the church at Lorado and see the miraculous spiral staircase. That is on the plaza. I can't wait to see the new places you go. Stay safe and I'm still praying for your mom to be cancer free and well.

@AcornToArabella 11 ай бұрын

Happy Friday, Kathy, thanks as always for your thoughtfulness and care. 💌 -Annie B

@kathywrightjohnson6804 11 ай бұрын

You are welcome.

@MakeSpaceByKP 10 ай бұрын

I lived in Santa Fe for a couple years, what a beautiful place! Wonderful food, history, access to nature, people.

@kathywrightjohnson6804 10 ай бұрын

Though I know you won't be getting to New Mexico by Arabella but the mountain climbing can't be done from the water. Jackalope pottery is a great place to buy souvenirs.

@kathywrightjohnson6804 10 ай бұрын

Oh yes and depending on the time of year you go, you want to be there at Hatch chili harvesting. The way the people roast bags of chili Ina drum that rotates over a 🔥 smells fantastic. And when piñons are harvested and roasted. I believe they only have seeds every four years. The burning of Zozobra is a cool event to witness at least once in your life. That's at the start of the school year. There is so much history in that area and differing customs and lifestyles. Santa Fe is always considered my second home.

@svventure844 11 ай бұрын

It's really nice to see your decompression and settling in to the routine of wooden boat life and seamanship. Wonderful tour and assessment. A good friend said to me that you never own a wooden boat - you're just taking care of it for the next sailor. Congratulations again & I hope to see you out there.

@TheoVroomans 11 ай бұрын

This was a wonderfully relaxed Steve wonderful to see maintenance you always keep a Dutch saying loud "buy a boat and work your to death" but you have vision Steve and that helps you through all the jobs

@skunkygrogan4247 11 ай бұрын

ICE CREAM to prevent a mutiny... Brilliant!

@akathesquid5794 11 ай бұрын

Thanks again for the dinghy retrieval in Bristol. We love our EPropulsion motor too, especially with the frequent dog-to-shore excursions. We see more and more of them on dinghy docs, catching on quickly. We are in Maine for another week or so. Haven't lost the dinghy again.

@jonliba1788 11 ай бұрын

Hello from the Hudson Valley, NY. Love the Rock and Snow T!!

@ErikPukinskis 11 ай бұрын

It's nice to see a little mirth in Steve coming back. Glad he's (seemingly) been able to get some (well deserved) rest.

@kevinmartin3859 11 ай бұрын

Living your dream Steve with the person you love and your dog

@BillB23 11 ай бұрын

Friday AM coffee w/A2A can't be beat. Thanks, crew!

@AcornToArabella 11 ай бұрын

Happy Friday, Bill!

@michaelhill7471 10 ай бұрын

This video was no less wonderful than any you have shared with us. Maybe more. I hope Steve and Robin don’t mind continuing sharing their lives sailing, climbing, skiing or whatever with us. I am delighted that Akiva has a flotation device on.

@dnomyarnostaw 11 ай бұрын

Its a well known feature of boats that "jobs to do" increases geometrically with the time spent onboard, while the interior space decreases exponentially.

@erikwilliams7009 11 ай бұрын

00:40:00 The framed launch photo. 1 )I Love that placement and 2) best of all, just for me- I can see my boat in the background (white center cockpit sloop with a large blue awning up for rain protection) What a great memory I'm so glad we could sail up for the launch!

@Tomhohenadel 11 ай бұрын

Friday’s just can’t get any better. A2A video just makes my morning. A coffee doesn’t hurt as well. Thanks Stephen and Ben.

@soopergoof232 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tour. Watched every episode since melting lead and pourin' the keel. Kinda missed seein' the engine room again tho.

@ryan_mcme 11 ай бұрын

Glad you made it up our way! Happy Friday, 'bella fam! ☕

@AcornToArabella 11 ай бұрын

Haaaaappy Friday!!

@fireroadie6654 11 ай бұрын

Love seeing you and Robin together. You guys look so happy. 🍻🍀

@DavidPakenham 11 ай бұрын

For your dingy keep the three strand and put the rub rail underneath it. maybe chamfer a 45 on the bottom to make a nice angle so it doesn't catch edges....super inspired...woot woot

@williamparker8318 10 ай бұрын

Love the guest book. Cheers

@juanaq 11 ай бұрын

so nice to see Arabella and crew doing so fine! and the smile and look of Robin in the end... just amazing. as always, thanks for sharing your journey

@PBarrPrince 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for such an in depth and interesting video today. I always sit on the edge of my seat and i gobble up every word. 😂 Been watching all these years and i ALWAYS am excited when Friday mornings come.

@howardmarshall5713 11 ай бұрын

Steve I really enjoy you sharing your progress with us. ?Are you or have you thought about writing a book about your journey from the very beginning.👍

@PAINFOOL13 11 ай бұрын

Awesome as always 🎉👍🏻

@jordanshanks8796 2 ай бұрын

Hopefully some people can upvote this so it’s visible! LED strip issue is heat, mount the strip on some aluminium extrusion or any metal and they will last forever!

@alleycat5472 11 ай бұрын

Great vid. Thank you. Brought us right up to date.

@prereed 11 ай бұрын

Carry on. Excellent segment.

@danfuchs7324 11 ай бұрын

can't wait for the haulout !

@chriscooper1978 10 ай бұрын

It looks like boat life has been good for the soul! So happy to see how relaxed and happy you appear. Glad you and Robin are settling in. Enjoy!

@ustadsami 11 ай бұрын

Looking forward to 4 months, 6 months, 1 year... reviews of the boat and hearing of your tweakings of Arabella. Fair winds

@vhostovich 10 ай бұрын

Well spoken and packed full of information that shows well youins have planned Arabella and your life together. Congratulations !!!! Close to your best video.

@StumpCreekSentinel 11 ай бұрын

Steve, it was nice to have the opportunity to tour the entire boat and see you pointing out all of the little things that you've identified as needing a little bit of attention. You've been out on the water long enough now to have encountered most everything that is somehow unfinished. Robin, I see that you are comfortable in your new corporate headquarters.

@robrae5292 11 ай бұрын

The joy of yachting - work, work, work and them some more work. But it's all great fun!

@woollamiainternationalfilm5285 11 ай бұрын

Good on yer Steve. Enjoy it all now.

@420Under1 11 ай бұрын

such a cool inside look thank you so much !

@williamrae9693 11 ай бұрын

Hello Steve, Before you spend a lot of money and time installing a roller furler I would suggest you take a look at Lin & Larry Pardey's book, "The Self Sufficiant Sailor", third edition, chapter 23, p.201-203, and consider installing a downhaul instead. In my almost 35 years of sailing experience I've seen plenty of sails come loose in windy conditions and get ripped to shreads. Sail lofts love this! Roller furlers also often jam half way out so you can't get the sail down. Bad news in degrading weather conditions. And remember that roller furling is not roller reefing no matter what a rigger or sailmaker will say. The jib shape will always be too full when you need a flat sail as the wind builds. Eventhough furlers have been around a long time they are not foolproof. The more you sail, the more you will appreciate simplicity. You could add sail ties attached to the top of the bow sprit and a jib net on your whisker stays to give you and the jib more security. By the way, I'm proud to have my signature on your whiskey plank. Good luck!

@krockpotbroccoli65 11 ай бұрын

He mentioned in the video that he already has the furler and jib back at the farm. If he's already got that setup, he might as well try it. He can always swap it out for a more traditional setup if it doesnt work out.

@dangrossman3144 11 ай бұрын

I disagree. A modern furler is trouble-free if installed and used properly. The.key is to bear off when furling the sail, and keeping some tension on the furling line when rolling it out. If the sheets take a couple of wraps around the furled sail, and the furling line is secured, the sail will not unroll. It’s still a good idea to drop it when preparing for a hurricane, and putting a sail tie either around the sail or.through the roller furler isn’nt a bad idea. You;re right that roller reefing doesn’t work, but then again you really can’t reef a hanked-on jib either. Best of all, the crew doesn’t have to leave the cockpit when the weather is snotty to douse the jib.

@terrygrotefeld4814 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve for a really interesting tour of the boat, having followed the journey right from the keel pour it is fascinating to see lots of the items that you literally created from planks of timber all that time ago, It is also great to see the "lived in" look with all the food and kit etc, Nice to see Akiva looking very happy on board as well. Happy sailing and mountain adventures, you and Robin deserve it. Cheers from the UK..

@wardyosh 11 ай бұрын

With how stressed and rushed the project was around launch I was rely worried about the project. So seeing you settleing in and adjusting to boat life rather than workshop life is fantastic. Arabella is clearly moving in the right direction, with lots of interesting videos to come.

@TheBambislayer 11 ай бұрын

Punch list should of been completed before the launch though.

@tenajnodmot 11 ай бұрын

Hi Steve. From our own experience it will vastly improve ventilation and vision if you have a zip on the window in the front of the dodger. It just rolls down under way.

@Neptune730 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video. There is to much to comment about. But if that were my guest book I'd take pics of all the pages and keep them in a safe place. Just in case if for some reason the book gets ruined at least you have a the pics.

@mattevans-koch9353 11 ай бұрын

This is a great walk through and review of Arabella. As you noted, there will always be something to modify, repair or replace, but the joy of being able to sail where you want when you want will make it all worth while. Thank you for bringing uw along on this marvelous adventure.

@rosiegreddogyachts4135 11 ай бұрын

Strip weight as much as you can. What you add should be as light as possible. I built one of this design in 1976 and sailed it trans pacific to NZ. Mine floated on her lines when launched, needed a couple inches at the second haulout. She was low in the water always and super tender. Wet wet wet. Decks awash whenever going to weather. You have already overbuilt much of what is there. I’m talking pure function here. Safety, weatherliness, all of it. Strip it out and you will have a better sailing boat. Best you can expect with that design anyway. That aside, you did a great job with the craftsmanship level. And the home cut soul is there.

@WalkingOhio 11 ай бұрын

Congrats 👏

@Ambot51 11 ай бұрын

Love the thoughtful walkthrough/update -- warts and all. Forward, A2A crew!

@georgehenehan123 11 ай бұрын

So many questions answered. Enjoyed seeing all the details. In time I'm sure all the work will get done. Great video.

@robertkendall1037 11 ай бұрын

Well done you guys, so fun to watch the progression.

@johnbrown6286 10 ай бұрын

Icecream makes everything better 😁

@rodneywroten2994 11 ай бұрын

thanks for sharing

@krispress7824 11 ай бұрын

Before you even said anything. I like the windlass. 😀

@worldexplorer75 11 ай бұрын

Great tour of the working boat!

@AcornToArabella 11 ай бұрын

Cheers, Kevin!

@nikukr4660 11 ай бұрын

Не розумію англійської мови, але вперто продовжую ковтати ваші відео. Я думаю що ви гарні і працьовиті люди.

@walterthorne4819 10 ай бұрын

Great work…thank you for sharing

@kenlee5376 11 ай бұрын

I agree with erriccsuf. After owning and cruising 8 sailboats it’s as much about what you take off the boat as what what you load on the boat. Also another channel I follow “Salt and Tar” built their wood boat and have been in the water a year and are still finishing construction while cruising like you.

@scottmckenzie2289 11 ай бұрын

great, best blog youve ever done. super cool.

@genelaplante4795 10 ай бұрын

We just lost our old dog but for the past year we had her on joint chews from PetLab which were a huge help. I noticed Akiva seemed a little stiff when she layed down so you might consider a supplement. We also gave her Fish Oil daily. I feel we extended her life by many months.

@AcornToArabella 10 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about your dear family member. Sending thoughts of healing.