Acorn to Arabella - Journey of a Wooden Boat - Episode 43: Bolting the Backbone Together

[@wolfkayak9]

This just popped up on my page after watching today's episode. It's great to see how far you have come

[@jaygee5693]

I watched the launch today, then this popped up on my feed. Had to watch the spine get connected again.

[@ShawnC.W-King]

This entire series is freaking art; from the music, story, narration, cinematography, people/craftsman, the drive and determination, it's pure Documentary. Anyone who thumbs down this doesn't know wtf they're down thumbing. This is pure art.

[@badgoy8439]

the number of people watching and wanted to help just goes to show that men have an urge to explore and create. hopefully more and more people realize this and start acting on it- I think it would make us much happier and more fulfilled over all.

[@AcornToArabella]

We agree!

[@jonelliott9553]

Like others in the comments, the boat launch and Winter Sailing popped up in my feed and now I’m binge watching. As a sailor and wood working enthusiast, This is exactly what I needed. What an incredible story and beautiful journey.

[@q.e.d.9112]

You guys are making history - a video record to keep alive a tradition that goes back centuries. 55 years ago I spent a year working for a boat yard, batch building half a dozen little 26 ft sloops each year. There were still dozens of similar yards operating around the Solent (UK) but down from hundreds, 50 years before that. Not one survives. This gives your work a significance and importance that goes beyond your own satisfaction. I commend you with all my heart.

[@stubs1227]

Mick Cane you should watch Sampson boat co. Leo is rebuilding a sailboat all by himself. He's a young boat builder from Britain rebuilding the boat in the Pacific northwest.

[@q.e.d.9112]

STUBS 1960 Thanks. Another great guy. Think my pension can afford to Patreon both these projects. Not much, but every little helps.👌🏼

[@swaags]

i feel this so hard

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks a bunch! Leo sure is doing some great work!

[@alberteinstein9045]

I just received my Acorn Arabella T shirt. I can't believe how many people come and say there also watching your boat build along with others who are now interested. Cheers

[@anmous69]

Thanks for letting us watch this beautiful boat come together.

[@cosmicinsane516]

Very cool to rewatch these old videos and see how far it’s come.

[@MrUltraworld]

What I love about your channel is the creative thinking that has gone into your boat build. You have improvised your shop, tools and construction methods to suit your resources, human and financial. I have worked my entire life with my hands and I can really appreciate what goes into something like this. I think you are doing a fine job, and this small detail of making your own fin head bolts is a good example of the ingenuity and creative thinking that has gone into this build. Thank you for this series.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks for the lovely comment!

[@GregHartSk8er]

Love the sound of that LOOOOONG bolt being seated. Just a like a piton being seated in rock, the pitch of the ringing gets higher and higher until you KNOW; that thing is SOLID!

[@ralpholynyk5321]

Ive watched all your previous videos , many back to back, over this summer, and am now up to date and waiting in anticipation for all your next vids... Its pretty awesome now to feel im watching you guys closest to real time on your fantastic adventure!!!!

[@alexnelson8]

Still watching weekly with the rest of us?

[@Steventhore]

Guys, Less is not more! More, more more! The more the better, especially details. More of everything please!

[@ruperthartop7202]

Fantastic. Brilliant to see the shape of her coming together

[@alexandernoelturner725]

Great video love the assembly after two years watching, good work guys.

[@youaregodspursuit-47]

How can we not be in awe of those who built ships that make this look tiny with no electricity? Congratulations for not only doing this, but for sharing also!

[@Cliffepoos]

Every time I watch one of your video's I learn something new. What a treat! Thank you.

[@AcornToArabella]

Good to hear!

[@aperioguitar]

I rebuilt 3 sailboats single handed in my day, a 14 a 28 and a 36. Big job on all of them but nothing like this. I'm happy to see there are still craftsmen-sailors out there. Best of luck on your build. It is a passion, It is awesome. Respect!

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks!

[@richardscudds4753]

Simply mesmerizing , I really enjoy your fascination at what you's are doing , GREAT JOB BOYS

[@foreversunrise8749]

I love watching every hammer blow, every turn of the drill, and I watched every piece of lead being added to the keel. Awesome skills, and thank you for sharing your gifts, dreams, and spirit with us all. I put together a GB 42 Classic a few years ago, and there was nothing like what you are doing available yet online. You are helping to inspire, and educate other prospectives to fulfill their dreams as well. Thank you.

[@andypandy955]

Go guys go it is so nice to see it take shape after following you for so long thumbs up.

[@edwardlees2992]

Got to admire you two, over two years and at last it’s beginning to look like a boat. If I’d been a few years younger would have seriously took time out and spent it with you guys. It’s been a lot of hard work but the end result will be a beautiful handbuilt boat. Well done so far and keep up the good work.

[@zeeclone]

Thank you once again boys. My girls seem calm down their screaming when your videos are on. Who knows? 18 years time they'll be building their own boat!

[@MrRackinroll]

You guys are one of the better youtubers on the web. Love what your doing, I can't wait to see the first of the frames going in. Have fun, work hard and enjoy each sucess along the way RC

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks!

[@robertbosman5398]

Amazing how pieces of wood come to shape, great job guy's

[@rhavrane]

Bonjour, Quel plaisir de voir enfin ces énormes morceaux de bois s'assembler ensemble pour créer le premier élément de la coque. Et avec quelle facilité apparente ils s'emboîtent les uns aux autres BRAVO ! J'attends la suite avec impatience, Amicalement, Raphaël

[@jamesinkeys]

Wow., wow great job !! Overwhelming to me....

[@lucaswaterhouse]

Best video yet guys! Do you realize how many of us are planning to come to her christening? Keep up the good work.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks! No clue but we hope to have a bunch and throw a really fun party!

[@TheMetalArtMan]

Thanks guys for taking all the time to share the fantastic journey : )…..

[@quantumlife6501]

sturdy strong robuste and so cool ...thank you guys for your advices ...

[@georgerydberg4393]

Attention to detail is amazing. Fun to watch.

[@chascain1]

Yall have come a long way from felling trees! I wont tell you what i thought first time i watched...i am a believer in arrabella today...congrats to you both!

[@johmstrom3523]

yup

[@AcornToArabella]

Hahaha We are sure there are many, maybe most who doubted us at the beginning. It's been super fun seeing the reactions change! =)

[@stephenkennedy9322]

WOW is all I can say Guys... What a relief getting completed to this point 💪👍😌

[@dougintothesunset]

You two work really well together. The speed-up, slow-down sound editing on the stem bolts is a nice detail, subtle and effective. Well done.

[@destroybilderbergeendillum3558]

That aft deadwood timber work from last vid was amazing!!!

[@thomaslamora1679]

those counterbores with the shaft are really slick - perfect alignment every time.

[@svchineeljunk-riggedschoon4038]

True, but also they could have planned ahead and did a pilot hole that fits the guide screw of a normal counterbore bit, then drilled the main hole after.

[@MrCoenraad70]

Love to see it all come together, great work guys. Greetings from Holland

[@robinmossing1062]

I am so impressed . This is an art form of shape, wood products, precision, and passion. Love watching it men.

[@pedrodemer7227]

Fellas, this is just art, a pleasure to watch and learn, thanks for posting ..!

[@SpencerBryant620]

The sheer amount of prep work you did to get ready for this build was crazy. Glad it's finally starting to look like a boat, so you can see what your hard work is turning into.

[@peterkacandes5905]

Congratulations! Wow, just wow! Such an awesome project! So cool to follow along and see the awesome progress. Great job on all the videos. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@haraldnies9761]

Congrats guys. Now the fun part begins! Keep up morale and finish the job. Amazing determination!

[@greenmountainsuriving]

Wow I had to go back and watch the early videos Again to remind myself of the Process u guys developed for building this Boat from raw materials and TBH you have done a lot in 3 years it blows my mind when I go watch early videos again thanks from Sean in Vermont

[@thelonemoomin]

At last..... the leviathan starts to take shape. Keep up the good work guys.

[@DavidPylypToronto]

Long forgotten skills need to be re learned. Excellent video

[@TheFishyBug]

This just came back up on my feed. You've got a great crew now, but I really miss Alix. He better be there at the launch.

[@duckbuell]

You guys are freaking AMAZING! Loving all your creative solutions and beautiful craftsmanship!

[@billmccaffrey1977]

Fantastic job guys! It's great to see the high level of ingenuity and precision you two guys (and help) are pouring into this project. Hard work does payoff in the end. Wish I could be there.

[@d.lagumbi9230]

So happy for you guys!! Awesome job so far, keep up the hard work.

[@wackyoneone]

Inspiring stuff. Cant wait to see it launch, i congratulate you both on your perseverance and passion. Cheers from Australia

[@christopher-duncanbartels8456]

!!! A new video!!! I've been watching your videos, and its nice to see someone building an old style boat! Hope to see many more videos!

[@fudogwhisperer3590]

I love it that you made your own bolts! Awesome!!!

[@jensen7194]

Beautiful Craftmanship!!!.....Go Guys!!!!!

[@hangingwiththehunters149]

I'm just rewatching some of my favorite milestones. I remember watching this video when it was posted. I thought, " WOW!! She is starting to look like a boat." Now seeing her almost ready to launch, I am blown away!! See you June 17th, 2023😊

[@AcornToArabella]

🙌

[@jasonturner1045]

Nice progress and process gentlemen. I have been watching for a while now and I agree with Gene Lomas, I smile every time I watch. Looking forward to seeing this on the water.

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

Just as enjoyable to re-watch these old episodes as it is to watch the new ones. The boathouse looks so weird in these. WHERE DID ARABELLA GO?! Oh, she’s not there yet. Man you guys have really come a long way!!

[@ronadpaugh44]

ITS GREAT TO WATCH SOME ONE WITH A BRAIN .GREAT WORK U GUYS

[@TheCloudhopper]

This is so satisfying to watch. I joined around the time you put the boat house up and I greatly enjoyed how meticulous and careful you planned and worked up to this point. I'm so happy for you guys that you are finally at this stage, I just sit here grinning from ear to ear.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks! A lot of people did not understand the prep time and wanted us to "get on" with building the boat. Good to know some saw the benefit of the ground work, it's now paying dividends!

[@fireroadie6654]

I want to come up when u guys start polishing and buffing all that comes off the old boat. Please keep us up to date when u are going to start a certain task. Big fan of the channel 👍👍🍀🍀

[@AcornToArabella]

We will, when the time comes we will need many polishers and varnish strippers!

[@johnfisher747]

Hot dog!! Man that came together well, great job guys it looks beautiful like a piece of fine furniture. Great foundation for what's to come next. Congrats to you all.

[@Ormek70]

Whoa! „I just walk you through the process.“ I love you for that. Such a clear, complete description, presented in such a calm, friendly tone. I am absolutely impressed by how well you guys think everything through. „Flying before the plane“ that is what a good pilot needs to do. Know where the plane is supposed to go / where it will go. That is exactly what you are doing. If you do not know, you prototype your process (as with the lead processing). With such a great approach to planning and doing, what could possibly go wrong? All the best!

[@TheLoxxxton]

Fantastic to see her starting to take shape

[@mindbender3379]

Just got my T-Shirt today.... very nice!! Thank you!!!!!

[@KiwiMC99]

What a milestone. Beautiful. Well done guys, from all your friends in Australia.

[@OneRoundDown]

Awesome Progress!! Glad to see you made it through the drilling of the keel and assembly of it's components. She's coming together beautifully! Bravo Gentlemen!

[@joshuaearley2594]

I love following this adventure. Great work!

[@seanolaoire7781]

Without doubt the best channel on KZbin.... You guys are awesome ... Fantastic. ..👍👍

[@MrPsqB]

I am totally pumped for you gentlemen. This has been a great ride and I’m blessed to have watched you from the start. The feeling of getting to a point where it begins to take shape must be totally awesome for you two. Thank you for sharing the experience.

[@Jeremy-fy1sz]

That thread cutter is a thing of beauty

[@marcryvon]

As a mere watcher, I can only imagine your excitement and proudness, finally assembling all your hard worked parts together ! Félicitations, les garçons !

[@h2energynow]

Amazing talent, skill being shown time and time again. What an amazing video of true craftsmanship, pride in your work!

[@Bikerbob59]

That must feel great.Lot's of working together.Thanks for sharing.

[@wildtimbrown]

I've been driving back roads around Fl. for he last week or so. I got the notification that the video was up but waited till I got back to my full sized screen to watch. Great job gitting er done!

[@mmanut]

You Guys Rock. Blown Away by the Top Quality Craftsmanship, I look forward for your new videos like a kid at X-Mas time. THANK YOU For Sharing Your Story‼️👍👍⛵️ Vinny 🇺🇸

[@andy205wrc]

The attention to detail and love you guys are building this project with is just incredible. Fair play. Keep up the good work, you have viewers all over the globe :-))

[@tsspeak5]

Haven’t watched it yet but can’t wait to! You guys do amazing work! Keep it up!

[@patentlyrubbish]

This is fantastic, guys. I've been watching for a while, and to see the various bits come together in this way is delightful.

[@freepress8451]

Wow so many teasers of things to come. Thanks for sharing and congratulations on the progress you've made so far

[@garat34]

Just want to say what you young men are doing is a true meaning of setting your site on a goal and achieving it. Stumbled onto this and will follow closely every step of the way. if I am ever in your neck of the would I would like to give you a hand if your need one.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks!

[@TheCloudhopper]

Oh and "Thank you Joe!" (That counter sink bit is one awesome custom tool!)

[@benjaminstone4829]

This is really quite a beautiful boat. I am sure you have inspired many people.

[@baalbor7050]

Great job guys.

[@johnnieguitar5724]

I'm actually speechless here seeing you guys forging your own long bolts. Incredible ingenuity and resourcefulness. I never gave a single thought to how these ships were built when I admired pictures of them in books growing up in Alberta Canada. I wouldn't have had a clue how to begin building one! And here in 2018 America you guys are emulating these ship-builders forgotten skills and their building stock so well. Incredible! Hoping you find a filmmaker interested in documenting the creation of Arabella. Pehaps you could contact the producers of This Old House for some contacts and advice? All the best!

[@AcornToArabella]

Glad ya'll are enjoying following the journey! We certainly are enjoying being on it and sharing it!

[@drmaudio]

That counter bore bit is brilliant.

[@auhunter04]

I have just found you guys, I am duly impressed.

[@joebrown1382]

Beautiful pieces of assembled timbers. Wow she is looking good now. If it were possible I'd be there for the steam bending. Love this stuff.

[@MaxMakerChannel]

It really starts to look like a boat! Love it!

[@cf6282]

Darn..watching in 2022…I have been following Arabella for 4 years now! Still happily waiting for Friday and see more of theis magnificent project.

[@AcornToArabella]

Cheers! Thanks for being on the journey with us!

[@timthetoolman5128]

I just binge watched every episode, now what do I do? Keep up the good work. 🍻 From St. Catharines Ontario 🇨🇦

[@AcornToArabella]

Be patient =)

[@t.7242]

great idea with the hammering (and editing). keep on going . love it

[@connorduffy4138]

Great work guys, very impressive!

[@thomasarussellsr]

Finally, a real life visual of how long the boat will be. You guys must be really stoked. Congratulations!

[@AcornToArabella]

The stoke is high, that is for sure!

[@MrRogsmart]

Thank you Joe. An awesome video guys.

[@borderreiver3288]

glad I just discovered this series and so good to see you building the boat...amazing how you made the bolts...

[@robertblomquist5422]

That’s looks great! God work guys.

[@ScottKenny1978]

Starting to look like a boat now! Well done!

[@neil2385]

we are stoked that you are all so young

[@AcornToArabella]

It would be much harder doing this when we are old! =)

[@kiyotomiyazaki1668]

Yeaaaah!! We got the backbone now! Congratulations!!!

[@Ayns.L14A]

Hi Guys, she's really starting to come together, I can only imagine the feeling of accomplishment you are feeling, I smiled all through this episode well done. Thank you once again for bringing us all along with you. I'll see you next time. best wishes from the uk

[@donaldparlett7708]

It is funny to go back and see where it had come from. God, I’m getting old.