Acorn to Arabella - Journey of a Wooden Boat - Episode 73: Fastening the Starboard Garboard

[@deanwicker7057]

Quality Engineer here from a world class company. ---- I so much enjoy your work. Pride goes such a long way. Your show should be on TV as the quality of the program and project is 50 times better than what producers put out.

[@clydecox2108]

It won't be long now. Who am I kidding? You crazy kids still have a boatload of hard work to do. And you have my respect and admiration for everything you do.

[@eddybear771]

I've been anticipating this moment since I started watching. I can't imagine what it was like for You 2, waiting literally years for it. I've never built a boat this size before but I reckon I will sometime. However for me I'll have to order my lumber as I don't have the timber required. My smaller boats are all from combined new & reclaimed lumber. Old barns & houses are often a great resource. Watching the 2 of you in your endeavors reminds me of days with Dad that have left me with some of my fondest memories. Even today as I move through the stages of boat building, I always think back on the time Dad taught me that specific task. Wish I had found Your channel sooner.

[@zorroonmilkavitch1840]

Wow I can't imagine 400 500 years ago and building a boat from wood without power tools although I'm sure they had all sorts of tools but no electricity oh boy what a rough go well I just got the most amazing rush of serenity from either between the music and the hand tools and putting in those brass screws, it just sent the most amazing rush of calm through my brain.

[@alapikomamalolonui6424]

Search KZbin: Draken Harald Hårfagre - The construction of a Viking Dragon Ship ..not entirely "old school", but...

[@stevewallen3643]

I have watched you Amazing guys from the start. I'm just an old Viet Vet, but I just wanted to let you guys know that you would have made Most Excellent Marines. You are Tenacious, adapt on the fly, and achieve your goal........at least 60 % of the time. But you Never get discouraged. Just keep on Chooglin! Kudos Guys! Semper Fi.

[@hygri]

The last 30 seconds between Thad and Stephen may possibly be one of the most epic KZbin edits ever... Hilarious. I've watched it like eight times. Nice one Alix. Amazing episode, you lot (Ben included!) are knocking it out the park.

[@RJ-rn3uv]

Steve as for laying those air lines early on. It reminds me of an old saying. "Prior planning prevents piss poor performance." Great job guys she is looking great.

[@sandman365TTi]

Planning ahead is always a good option. BTW Love the old timey speed driver

[@twohorse123]

It would be helpful to number the episodes in sequenctial order to facilitate easy search. I think many viewers would like to follow the progress from the start of build. What a good life you have. Thanks for the videos. Keep it up. I cant wait to see the finished boat.

[@rogerbayzand4455]

What a lovely sight to see that garboard finally home and a joy to watch you use a brace and bit to snug those screws home. My yankee screwdriver is sitting at the bottom of Lymington River after I dropped it in the drink whilst working on a yacht from a dinghy.

[@scottjones5455]

The rest of the world doesn't know what it's missing. This is the most ZEN experience on the internet. As a woodworker for most of my worklife I often giggled to myself while working with the thought of how fortunate I have been to actually get paid for doing something I love so much. This project is manna to me, thank you.

[@TheArtofBoatBuilding]

Very satisfying seeing the garboard going on. I about a week away from starting my planking on my Haven. Love the tip about the dividers. Interesting what you said about advise, weigh it and do what you where going to anyway. Well done with the air lines!! Fun seeing it on the boat this summer. It is a twisty turny tail.

[@erikdailly]

Love the first plank on Arabella and the way you got it done. Still on your trail, Erik.

[@84toyota4wd]

Nice work guys... Just a craftsman admiring another craftsmans work...

[@michaelvangundy226]

Wow! This was one of the best episodes yet. I mean it's only a 2x12 but the score, camera placement, voice over, everything was top shelf. Good job.

[@BillB23]

Amen to that!

[@jordanlewis3790]

Mr editor man hss been an incredible addition

[@paulnovak833]

Lol...🤔

[@I_M_Nonno]

Congratulations on this milestone! You're lucky to have someone like Thad and smart to take advantage of his wisdom.

[@RobertFay]

*Hurrah !!!* Well done, gentlemen. Bravo.

[@steveschulte8696]

I watched the last two videos, back to back, the starboard garboard looks great, even when fitting in. The ratcheting brace is great to drive the screws home.

[@JCZ2601NL]

🇳🇱NL. I am curious what it will look like when you are completely finished will take a while, I think success with the further development of the construction. I respect the builders of this beautiful ship. Greetings from the Netherlands (Europe). Hans 72 years.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jonsey3645]

Hans said it, I believe it and that ends it!

[@ClaytonwFirth]

Congratulations guys, she is looking phenomenal.

[@sdcofer52]

Don't forget that planks will swell when it floats. I'm watching this and just know how hard it is to get that perfect seamless fit. When you strive for perfection on each stroke your end result will show it. keep up the good work.

[@heathschwab]

Yea so much work but 3x the beauty for now once done there's no percentage high enough for the beauty. I admire y'all and wish I was more than I am. I miss building if I didn't drink and be stupid and didn't get dared ide be in better shape I believe and still building something. God bless y'all.

[@TotalBoat]

Ben your editing and your MUSIC are excellent additions to these awesome videos. Well done, as usual, to Team Acorn!

[@asagk]

Congratulations! The first plank!

[@themerrigans2734]

Wow, so good to watch the process, and no drama.

[@MrJJSimonds]

...thanks for those last few shots as they really show how much the plank had to be shaped to fit the hull... ;)

[@davidquirk8097]

Great job guys! Time spent in preparing infrastructure is never wasted. I've refitted three farm workshops over the years and on each one I've been asked the same question: "why so many electrical outlets and air line spigots?" until the first time the shop gets used in anger then people realise the benefits of no trailing leads / airlines.

[@rcouret]

Great job with the garboard plank, Akiva!

[@dontknowenator]

Your grandfather would be proud to see his saplings turned into this. It’s an epic job you guys are doing. The smell of the sea will be the ultimate doff of the hat. Keep it up!

[@mattevans-koch9353]

When I started watching this episode it had been posted for 11 hours and there were 338 comments listed! Man you guys are doing great. This episode was full of fun things. You need a friend that does drywall taping to do the dolphinite on the rabbet. They can spread mud like nobody else. It was nice to see someone using a yankee screw driver. Haven't seen one of those in a long time even though they are extremely handy. Just be careful you don't get your finger tips between the chuck and the handle as it will leave one heck of a blood blister. Great work on this whole episode from the Arabella team.l Thanks ladies and gentlemen. Have a great weekend.

[@prankishsquire2663]

Posted on Brian and Karin's Wedding day in the youtube universe. Two stellar episodes back to back is a good morning for me. Which also happened the morning my counter, to the counter, to my offer, on a 14 M wooden boat Is going to go thru or fall to dream dust on the boathouse floor. What a day already!!

[@gav2759]

I have to say, I admire the way you "get there in the end". A team of "pro" boat builders, with years of experience, would no doubt, have wrung that garboard's neck and bent it to there will in short order. That is not the point. I've seen enough to know, you two will get the job done, in time, and it will be a splendid vessel, of which you will be justly proud.

[@davidrobinson1461]

I still have a brace with ratchet and a small collection of bits including a blade screw driver or two for it that my grandad gave me almost 50 yrs ago. I learned to use it and importantly to sharpen the bits under his guidance. Sadly it never gets used anymore as I have mains power and battery drills to do the work and there are precious few fasteners around which don't have Phillips or hex heads. Seeing one in use to tighten in your bronze screws brings back memories. Thanks for that.

[@robinturner2300]

David Robinson I bought my spiral ratchet screwdriver , brace and bits 50 years ago and was pleased to see these tools being used on Arabella. I do still use mine especially but not exclusively for slotted head screws and where I want the feel that it gives me. This is especially true when using brass or bronze screws in oak when it would be a real pain if you snap one off. Impact drivers etc have their place but where you want finesse old school takes some beating.

[@clem2usa]

Awesome video, guys!! What a milestone! 💜

[@adamhannath1417]

I like the quiet video. going a bit ASMR, but it really works. Makes it all real. Really nice work on the video

[@rednektek69]

great episode..The patience you've shown building this boat is phenomenal. She's looking awesome

[@jgardner2508]

Its a pleasure to observe the patience and wisdom to construct each piece to the best of your ability!

[@ayellowbeard]

Congrats guys on your milestone! It probably feels pretty damn good!

[@jimward1586]

I wore my "planking shirt" while watching this video. Good to see a board going on.

[@rlg847]

What a pleasure to watch, therapeutic!

[@LeonardoBaez]

Finally!! Congratulations for the first plank!

[@scottjohnson2841]

Congrats on the first plank!!!

[@nlehto]

The video and music at the ending was magically pure and beautiful to see and hear. It highlighted the completion of your first plank installation remarkably! Congratulations.

[@svtelos4726]

Nice work. and I learned a new word for PITA. GAR.....board. Boy what a GAR that was!! All together, its a fine life you guys have made and well worth the effort. Im very pleased that this craftsmanship is being carried on by men like yourselves. Just remember; this is just the beginning. There is still a lifetime of learning associated with SAILING such a boat. Carry on. :)

[@jonsey3645]

Thank God you stopped by. I think they had forgotten all about living in her belly, depending completely on their decisions and craftsmanship, living the life of truly free men and navigating the same perils as Jason, as Vespucci, as Nelson and certainly brother Noah. They are just some down home New England boys gettin' Yankee crazy. These fellas are dialed in, hide and watch!

[@averyjamesbrooks]

Nice one guys -- congrats on getting that garboard on!

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

WOW! What an incredible amount of work. Two videos for the first plank. Now it's finally done. Congrats. I wouldn't have had your patience.

[@joeshepley151]

Good show. I especially like that so many people have come together to help you succeed.

[@philiphewittii2605]

Congratulations on the first plank gentlemen, a long time coming and a something to take pride in!

[@kenolson3064]

Another milestone, congratulations.

[@Gmoney_72]

What an incredible journey, from a chainsaw in the woods to that beautiful piece of art. Well done gentlemen.

[@mgevirtz]

I am very proud of you guys. Thank you.

[@PCStuart1]

Awesome guys, what an achievement, see you out here one day.

[@hamishgrove7722]

So happy you have the first plank on. What a milestone!

[@zorroonmilkavitch1840]

That's an excellent idea I think most larger boats should be able to mill their own wheat

[@hamishgrove7722]

Ha ha ha... milestone not millstone. Yep still laughing

[@wadd58]

Great job. She is looking great!

[@randomyoung5398]

Anyone else remember way back when they were trying to figure how to pour lead? Great to see the planks going on y’all!

[@rogerdavies6226]

well done all, very well done. I enjoy watching you use the old time hand tools

[@charlesolson9019]

Well done! And glad to see the Yankee screwdriver and bit brace being put to use. I have one of each that had been my grandfather's and I don't use them nearly as much as I should.

[@toddbrown2236]

Another well done video gentlemen. Thank you for allowing us to go on this journey with you. I admire your amazing patience with the process and taking the time to ensure everything is just right before you move on to the next step. I'm sure that at times you're tempted to accept a lesser standard but instead you discipline yourselves to stay the course and produce quality results. I love woodworking and I find time in my shop making sawdust to be very therapeutic and I can tell by your videos that while you face frustrations from time to time you too find comfort in your passion for Arabella and the process of building her. This soothing tone really resonated as I watched this video. Big kudos to Ben for the musical score at the end of the video. The guitar piece at the end of the video was great. Keep up the good work lads. You've got a winner going here. All the best to you all. Cheers and God speed Alex, Steve, and team!

[@TennesseeTraveler01]

Next week - the larboard garboard? Q- why is the forward leading edge of the garboard not faired completely into the bedding? Looks like it is a good half-inch hanging out. Great series - always look forward to seeing each week's episode. Really admire you for the way you attend to detail and your organizational planning. That you've done this along a residential street in makeshift surroundings...love the entire series. The music is stellar as well.

[@jeromewalton5553]

All I can say is...yayayayayayayayayayay!!! Good for you guys!

[@jackhoughton942]

Excellent work guys i have been following for a while and have introduced ur project to a couple of good friends and family and they love what u have done as well cant wait to see her in the water and seeing the starboard garboard just showed how many steps y’all have taken in this journey and good luck to y’all in the rest of planking

[@Apetry14]

First watched the hull being poured when it first was released and have finished up to this point, very excited to see the first garboard being installed! Can’t wait to see how she turns out! Much love from Beaufort Nc

[@Casterman2]

Thad looks like the coolest dude ever. Such a calming influence. Subtle authority when he holds the pencil.

[@paulnovak833]

I think Thad is a lady

[@Casterman2]

Who cares he can build boats!

[@terrya6806]

Great to see the planks going on!! Huge effort by you blokes!! And the volunteers as well!!

[@h2energynow]

What a team when you needed help, or were open to it, people came and helped. I think that is going to be key as you move forward on this project, Only admiration for all you have accomplished. Sonya

[@paullitrop256]

I love how you show everything in the build, good and bad.

[@whatme3473]

Wow boys she coming together keep your fantastic work going.

[@timuren8364]

Awesome work guys - well persevered!

[@charles.neuman18]

That's a strong-looking garboard plank. It gives me an even better feeling about the strength of the whole structure. It's a tank! I'm curious to see how you fair it. Plus, there's that raised part of the keel timber below the rabbet line that I'm curious about. I assume you'll take some wood off of that, too. I'll find out soon enough... I like the Thad Danielson episodes. There seems to be a good vibe with him. Pretty laid back. The shots of Akiva are nice. He's a very busy dog. Always alert, always working. Nothing would get by him. That's his boat shop. But he does let others into the pack. Either that or he doesn't mind taking a short break from his duties for some attention and petting. Then back to work as the eyes and nose of the shop.

[@charles.neuman18]

P.S. I was wondering about that question mentioned at the very end: is it TOO stiff? I'm not concerned about the boat "breaking" per se, but I have wondered whether it allows for the natural movement of the wood. I think it does (from my non-professional opinion). It's extremely stiff where it matters: at the keel and floors. But I think the frames and upper planks will have room to "breathe". It's not like you sheathed the whole thing in fiberglass!

[@matthewgordon-clark2392]

well done lads - a big milestone.

[@kevincrowley2485]

This is crazy I can’t imagine how people did this way back when they didn’t have the tools and the knowledge we have today. Crazy

[@paulscottpadgett1996]

Much Respect

[@HOMadsen]

Congrat on the first plank ! It looks amazing !

[@deanwicker7057]

Not only do I enjoy the video I see the comments are uplifting too. Some people call the "ripple of influence".

[@sanjchiro]

Congratulations a major milestone. Great work everybody. Thank you Akiva!

[@xXookeeooXx]

Thank god a vid to watch, I always look forward to these vids. I need more, plz consider just streaming live sometimes so we can just watch u live. That would be awesome.

[@wurly164]

you guys are my new, New Yankee Workshop, keep up the good work.

[@christopherneelyakagoattmo6078]

Simply beautiful and satisfying. Nothing more to say but thanks.

[@Hvtesla]

Congratulations on reaching one of the milestons!

[@geoffblake2748]

Amazing job guys. Loving the weekly updates and progress.

[@mic8624]

Great work ! And good to see you both laughing, smiling and enjoying the build.

[@EITURKEY1]

Fantastic again, all the detail, very precise...

[@svsalacia6495]

Looking Good, Well Done.

[@JuggerKnaught76]

Those yankee screwdrivers are amazing! I got two from my great grandfather when he passed away. He was an awesome carpenter too.

[@AndrewShackleton]

You guys must be so happy! Amazing to watch!

[@yousontheloose]

Great to see the first plank fitted! Very happy for you guys.

[@fireturtle7530]

Ahh, this was a very satisfying video to watch!

[@alanendel1582]

Guys, this is just amazing to me. You do such precise work and I love to see the old tools. I know you could probably work faster with power tools, but it just wouldn't be the same.

[@slzckboy]

Good honest labour. Much respect to you all. Keep on keeping on.

[@rodlogan6604]

.....gee I love a good brace and bit working!!!!

[@J.Smith-rc6wh]

a big moment, congratulations guys , also burying any work lines is always a good idea

[@RobbieVoy]

Congratulations! You guys have done so well getting to this milestone. It looks like much of the trouble you guys had in fitting the garboard was trying to force the plank to bend on to planes. Wood bends easily on one plane, but when you start forcing it into two you get into trouble.

[@statewidetfd4107]

I absolutely love watching you guys build that Sailboat From watching you lay The lad To where you guys are at now.

[@gkcooper]

Simply outstanding work and video production.

[@johncollins6023]

Beautiful! It's starting to look like a boat!

[@mattanderson2053]

Beautiful work, love the bronze and oak. Fantastic job.

[@Ouch.]

Beautiful work guys! Absolutely fascinating!

[@ant1985ish]

such a huge Milestone!!! AWESOME AND CONGRATULATIONS

[@TarmanTheChampion]

Yay! New Acorn to Arabella video! Happy Friday everyone!

[@anttikaipainen6072]

Congratz guys, another milestone on your boat! Keep on the good work