Holes In the Boat and Deck Waterproofing - Episode 257 - Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat

[@RazDaz74]

You've done a wonderful job editing! Love your voice and videos 💯. Only one small thing though, you keep missing an extra half hour somehow each episode 🤷‍♂️ 😊.

[@reddogleader1968]

A2A has been a wondrous project to connect a community of workers, donors, and volunteers from across the globe. May she live long and prosper.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank you, Joseph!

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

Ben, as I've told you before, your music is what separates Arabella from everyday channels. I've looked forward to it week-after-week, year-after-year. Your editing skills are top notch! Your musical output is sublime! And if I can hang, I'm up for another 20. I'm 67 now. Peace

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank you very much! That’s so kind.

[@cosmicinsane516]

Great episode! Congrats Ben on the milestone, your work both with the editing, music and narration have been a huge part of why I watch every Friday! Can’t imagine how much work recording the original music is on top of everything else

[@legend7ify]

............G'day from Cairns, 23:57 goes past in a flash; four years has been nothing at all. At 81 now I watch each video multiple times not wishing to miss anything. This project from the very start has been such a labour of love. From the selection of trees on the family property to pieces saved from Acorn, Arabella is a fine and beautiful vessel bringing skills of the past into the present, absorbing modern technology along the journey. Shellac, fiberglass, tar, epoxy, sealers, and satellite navigation with sails. Sending love, admiration, thanks and best wishes, Malcolm.

[@AcornToArabella]

Hello Malcolm, Thanks for your note! We’re so glad you’re out there watching-it’s notes like yours that really fuel our fire. Cheers to you! Anne

[@veets1891]

Anyone who has ever edited video knows how time-consuming and painstaking it is. Anne provides you with quality footage, but your editing and music bring this effort to life, Ben.

[@AcornToArabella]

Adin and Steve do a great job with footage more than I do these days, and thanks! -Anne

[@rickestabrook4987]

Can't help but wonder if, at the beginning, Steve could have envisioned such a cadre of help. A tribute to a great fan base, mightily gathered by such engaging videography.

[@lincolngrove2808]

Oh I'm here for the duration. Keep making them and I'll watch them. I've been here from the start and I love all of everybody's work. Monumental.

[@davidc6510]

Another great A2A update. Great job on the videos Ben. Hard to believe you have been behind 200 well done jobs. Thanks for sharing.

[@troubledspirit3328]

I've missed your progress and serenity ❤️ Thank you Team Arabella

[@blackjackjoe7]

Ben and Anne - You both do great work behind the scenes to put things on the screen! Keep it up. This channel has so many fans because of YOUR work too!

[@AcornToArabella]

Oh shucks, you’ve made our day. Thank you! -Anne

[@Ayns.L14A]

Happy Friday everyone!!.

[@AcornToArabella]

Happy Friday!!

[@lucianafonseca5009]

Hey Ben, I will be here waiting for the 200 upcoming episodes! Thanks so much for sharing your art with us.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 Simply fantastic! Looks like a bunch of diligent/industrious beee working. Boat people respectively the boat community is obviously really something else! 2) Congrats Mr. Fundis, you did really, really well. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards, luck and health in particular. To all involved people of course.

[@glencrandall7051]

Thank you for sharing. 4 years and 200 episodes. Congratulations.🙂🙂

[@jkf1052]

Quality editing has certainly contributed a large amount to the success of the channel. Good on you!

[@h2energynow]

All the people who built on this dream, can actually see what they have accomplished. Great teamwork!!!

[@65Corvair]

Ben I love your narration and your music. Yes please to 200 more.

[@AndrexT]

Nice job Ben, your editing is flawless and always enjoyable in the way your portray the build, and of course with your original music. Sorry for the delay, I am on catch-up.

[@AcornToArabella]

😊👋

[@danpapuga]

Good morning everyone! It's nice to see the deck again.

[@AcornToArabella]

Happy Friday, Dan! Thanks!

[@petergroves9343]

Bring on the next 200, great job Ben, you're a star A big shout out to all the volunteers, you're stars too, great job Fair winds all, that day's getting closer ⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵

[@svharmsway2501]

I’m definitely down for another 200, I’m blown away by the craftsmanship that goes into this beautiful boat and the skill and effort involved in the production of your videos. Can’t wait for her to be in the water as you begin the next phase of this amazing adventure.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank you, that’s very kind!

[@unclespongehead]

I remember when you came onboard, Ben. You have been a valuable asset to a tremendous crew! 200 more, please.

[@cuzinevil1]

I'll see your two Hundred and raise you two Hundred more! Your work is Not going unnoticed.

[@charlestosi5199]

Bravo for you, the Invisible, mellow toned, Ben.

[@direbearcoat7551]

This was great! With Steve managing so many volunteers who pitched in their time to get some of that work done! And Ben Fundis, thank you for your style in putting this video work together. It really is a work of art, not just educational, but in journalling the progress being done in the building process of the Acorn to Arabella.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank you! That’s very kind.

[@avoirdupois1]

I enjoy the style you bring to the videos, Ben! Great to see this team bringing the project together!

[@GordonPhillips]

Hey Ben - Just wanted to say I think your efforts in the editing are a big part of the enjoyment I get from watching these videos. Your interludes and choice of music are brilliant! That's not to say the camera work and the subject are any less, but you tie it all together wonderfully! I'm down for 200 more 😊

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank you for these thoughtful compliments!

[@BillB23]

Missed seeing a clever job title for Steve this AM. As usual, the A2A crew did great work. I've been following since trees were harvested and have yet to be disappointed. Thanks!

[@HeyJer]

always get a kick out of his title of the week

[@georgefrench1907]

I propose “His Hole-liness.”😊

[@AcornToArabella]

Happy Friday Bill! We’ll have one for ya next week l, thank you so much for being here every week. 🙌

[@marvinmartinsYT]

I like the timing of your posts lately.

[@freebeerecords]

Very appropriate morning dew-esque music for the port light bedding- nothing keeps the dew out like butyl tape and total boat! Great vid, many thanks

[@AcornToArabella]

True story!

[@justinharris7771]

enjoyed Adin being the on site PPE manager this episode 🤣

[@josephheslin822]

Hey Ben, Thank you so much for your narrative-building for all these episodes. Your work has been such a gift to me. Thanks to everyone else as well, of course.

[@AcornToArabella]

Oh it’s Ben’s day in the sun for sure! 🏆

[@ritste1654]

Kudos to your safety officer. Going around making sure every has the needed safety supplies, knee pads for the bionic man, gloves for the grinder (almost done) and respirator for tar. Safety equipment available and offered, all you can do as a safety officer.

[@AcornToArabella]

We do try to be encouraging, that’s for sure. Sometimes all someone needs is a reminder.

[@patrickharrington9824]

Thank You Ben for these last 200 videos - Yes, make some more please :)...

[@MikeFloutier]

Ditto, love it all, especially the wonderful music Ben! 🍾❤️

[@Tomhohenadel]

Good morning A2A crew. What a great way to start this Friday. Always a pleasure to watch. Take care guys.

[@AcornToArabella]

Happy Friday, Tom!

[@wintrparkgrl]

it's been unreal the change and progress I've see happen over 7 years. From 2 guys, a dream and pappy's trees, to a paid staff and a nearly finished boat. It's awesome watching something like this coming to fruition rather than petering out and going silent.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank you!

[@moonstarer55]

A well earned salute to all trades working on Arabella. A fine body of crafts-people indeed. It seems to be galloping along now. Well done to videographer,sounds and editor. Great video. My Friday is done. Good night chaps and chapettes from across the pond in Scotland

[@TomSramekJr]

Thanks for the editing and narration, Ben! Hoping that KP is getting better. We’re missing their shining face! 😊

[@davidmurden1831]

Can't believe it's been 4 years since you strated Ben. Great work nice to have an editor who seems part of the on-screen crew

[@I86282]

Hey congratulations on the 2 years. I remember when you first started. You just bought a theater. How'd that turn out.? I'm sure awesome. I'm sure you put as much care and attention into your own projects. Great job. Great video.!

[@AcornToArabella]

The theater is doing great. www.newburyportmovies.com

[@GG-ty4mi]

This episode flew by! Seemed 5 minutes long. Thank you!

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank YOU!

[@pierceferris]

Thank you Editor! 🙏🙏🙏

[@dean3184]

Ben, I have edited thousands of hours of of video so I know what sort of time and creativity it takes to make a 30 minute video. You do a really great job not only with the video, but with the voice-overs. Keep up the great work. I look forward every week to seeing your work and the work done on the boat! Congratulations on reaching 200 episodes!!

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank you, Dean!

[@budlvr]

So I did the 'Todays March 17 math'; 92 days till launch on June 17th; 117 days on the ships 'launch calendar'. So the work we see today took place approximately 25 days ago due to the editing and production process of the video (Great job Ben!). Bring on the volunteers! Let's FLOAT THIS BOAT !

[@AcornToArabella]

🙌🙌🙌

[@badcat4707]

Good morning Akiva 😸 and Crew 😸😺 / Congrats at doing 200 episodes Ben ! 🔥⚒🎆🎉 and yes to your commitment for the next 200 more !! 🎉😸😺

[@AcornToArabella]

Happy Friday!

[@peetp1959]

Love the energy in the boat shed and the progress many hands can make 😊.

[@AcornToArabella]

We do too!

[@stevenjohns1322]

It really warms my heart to see so many volunteers coming to help you out, just go’s to show good people still exist even in these troubled times, if only I lived in the US being retired I would join you in a heartbeat 👍

[@AcornToArabella]

The times aren’t troubled by the many, Steven. Thanks for watching!

[@carlhitchon1009]

@@AcornToArabella That's a comforting observation. Thanks.

[@RedHillian]

Ben, your editing (and especially your sound design) are an absolute delight and bring me such joy in watching the Arabella Boathouse's progress. Congratulations on the anniversary, and I hope to enjoy more of your contributions! And of course thanks to all the Arabella team - seen or unseen - it's still so enjoyable to see boat being built week by week.

[@budhorstmeyer9336]

Ben You have been a great addition to the team from the beginning. Also your music is just right, there but not intrusive. Cheers for 2 more years!

[@AcornToArabella]

So kind of you, Bud, thanks!

[@gavinferguson]

thanks ben and some really cool volunteers aswell.

[@mugin11223344]

The video production value of Acorn to Arabella is simply top notch.

[@AcornToArabella]

High praise! Thank you.

[@David-de3ed]

So glad to join all on episode 200…. Can not believe it has been 4 years. I can still see the fires melting the lead for Arabella’s Keel. 😊

[@deeparks3112]

Wondering about KP, I miss watching her Boatwrighting. Enjoyed the well put together video. Thank you.

[@AcornToArabella]

Still recuperating, thanks for asking!

[@dangerrangerlstc]

Ben, stellar job on the editing. Both visual, and audio. Getting clear speech out of a noisy workshop can be a challenge. You tackle it well. Unrelated, I have yet to see KP return. I hope they're still on the mend. Its been several weeks since they got sick.

[@AcornToArabella]

Hi Nathan! We had KP join us last Friday for our monthly Livestream. Progress toward healing is very slow, and it’s hard for them to keep up energy or breathe after short walks. Thanks for asking, we miss them! Thanks for mentioning the special challenge of tool noise and good sound for video! It’s a real struggle! -Anne

[@Slikx666]

Ben. It's been a pleasure to have seen your work and hearing your voice. You may not be on camera cutting and sanding wood, but you're still an important member of the crew. 🙂👍

[@billlippincott3937]

Hello for Boston. The days are counting down!! Great work Steve and crew.

[@AcornToArabella]

Hiya Bill!

[@drdon7363]

Appreciate your work Ben, congratulations on 200 episodes.

[@doug5568]

Can't believe it's been 4 years! Congratulations and long may you continue!

[@AshenShugar0965]

Keep them coming, Ben. Great job, as always. Good to see so many passionate people helping on the boat, too.

[@mcc19606]

So so great to see so many volunteers sharing our collective dream. Thought to myself: so many strangers, then thought again, no, they are just our extended family extended family! Mike 🇦🇺

[@AcornToArabella]

Yessir, what a nice way of thinking about it.

[@buffaloj0e]

Wow time flies, congratulations Ben. It’s been a great fit and you bring so much more to the table besides just editing, the music is first class and narration it on point. Thanks for tying the story together for us each week.

[@brianbender3431]

My first impression of the blue plexiglass was that Steve really likes blue light. I didn't realize that was only a protective covering that gets peeled off. Also, I enjoy the volunteers' refusal to wear safety gear. Reminds of the the old guys in our community woodworking shop.

[@muchmorecoffee]

Thank you Ben! I have appreciated your work from the start. Looking forward to the next 200! Cheers, Toby

[@greg4367]

Congrats on 200 Ben, I hope for 200 more too. Great work!

[@rick91443]

Happy Friday(waiting for lunch,) as usual in good old Normandy...Looking GREAT....richard

[@AcornToArabella]

Happy Friday, Richard!

[@plakor6133]

Beautiful, professional editing, and great music to boot.

[@AcornToArabella]

We’re so grateful and lucky to have him! -Anne

[@kevinmartin3859]

Arabella is coming at great pace all down to your organisation Steve and Ben's filming and editing is brilliant

[@LoveToMix]

Thanks for the edits. Definitely down for 200 more

[@StumpCreekSentinel]

Steve, it is nice to see so many eager volunteers in the boathouse.

[@johncowden4019]

Congratulations, Ben! I've been a fan of your commentary and your music, not to mention your editing skill. I've been watching from the very beginning, and one of my favorite aspects of the project has been how it has grown a community. It started out to be about a couple of guys making a boat. Now it's so much more than that...this episode in particular did a great job of shining the light on that community.

[@rodneywroten2994]

Gosh it is looking great

[@tomwhelan9872]

Congrats on the 200th for you. Certainly wouldn't have been the same without that work. Very well done. Will follow happily. Thanks

[@michaelgillespie6526]

Happy Friday morn from Victoria BC to Arabella crew. Thank you for showing us the involvement of the volunteers. Great to see such support. These are exciting videos to watch with all that's going on at once. Special shootout to Ben... great episode!

[@AcornToArabella]

Happy Friday!

[@andrewgroom1806]

Thx Ben. 200 more please. I really enjoy seeing the progress and all the eager volunteers. Each project like this is a joy to see and helps us all appreciate the drive and skills it takes to achieve the end goal. BZ guys.

[@melshea2276]

Good Morning Granby!⛵️👍✌️

[@AcornToArabella]

Happy Friday, Mel!

[@jasondawson6777]

Ben has a good narration voice, it's calm but engaging, reminds me of Marty Stouffer. With launch looming, this project is getting exciting and sad at the same time. I'm gonna miss the build, but hopefully, it will be replaced with adventure.

[@AcornToArabella]

It certainly will!

[@arnhemseptember2009]

Very much enjoyed your 200 video's here in Holland!

[@dennisdownes9319]

Great job Ben! We really appreciate your hard work! DD

[@erictakakjian6021]

The boat is looking great I like the trick of using the deck fill on the cabin side of a dorade box, great idea!

[@AcornToArabella]

🙌

[@HeyJer]

Steve must know that this is one of the best edited shows on the Tube. I'm down for 200 more too - he should be in the tropics by then, or maybe the Med!

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank you!

[@TennesseeTraveler01]

Many hands are working with skill to meet the nearing put-in. So many bits and pieces being brought to near-finish. What a way to spend Friday mornings - and hoping they can continue even as Steve and crew take to their global exploration and adventures. And Ben - Congrats on the 200th - your work and the musical backgrounds have made so much difference its hard to express. Yeah - 200 more would work, with 200-episode options to follow. Happy St Paddy's Day to all.

[@AcornToArabella]

We’ll keep making videos after launch, no worries there.

[@Tavisola]

Coming home after a long week of work, and watching the latest episode og Arabella. 👍

[@AcornToArabella]

🙌

[@krosmanfamily]

Not sure if I missed something, but where is KP? BTW the point you're at right now is a treat for viewers! So much happiness per episode now! So good!

[@AcornToArabella]

KP is recovering from long Covid. Thanks for checking in!

[@wilcogrundens9086]

Looking good. Hole saw tip: Drill 1/3 of way from one side until pilot exits other side, then drill from other side. No chance of tear out and you can grab the plug and pull it out of the saw with your hand.

[@MrMichaelcurran]

Good morning Steve. Tis a fine crew of volunteers ya got there. Don 't forget to caulk all those holes your drilling in the cabin roof. You'll appreciate that later.😊

[@dougintothesunset]

Four Years?!?! Where did that time go? You definitely bring a lot to the project Ben. Good on you.

[@AcornToArabella]

Thank you, Doug!

[@lourall5390]

Thank you for sharing!

[@Ravedave5]

Great progress! So nice to see the beautiful deck again! I'm starting to believe the splash date!

[@JeraldDelventhal]

Ben , I and I'm sure many, many others, love your work. It is an art and you are a master. 👌👌

[@AcornToArabella]

That’s very kind, thank you.

[@jasonberg6869]

So excited to see this beauty in the water!

[@matswilliams1058]

Many thnx Ben! You are doing a great job, lets go for the next 200 at least.

[@JPGuay]

Sign here Ben ! Well done and please hang around !

[@TaTa-wv9kl]

Great work Stephen, well done as always. Mate, i strongly suggest you move the gas bottle. That is the best seat in the house. When you're sailing to weather that is precisely where you'll want to snug up under the dodger to avoid the spray. At anchor on a rainy day, thats where you'll want to have your cup of coffee on deck and stay out of the rain behind the dodger. On watch for long hours, thats one of the few spots you can sit with your back supported. Its also a safety issue, they do catch fire, better to have it as far away from your cabin access as possible. Its the spot where you'll come in and out of the cockpit when you need to go forward. Its tricky enough without a sharp piece of metal to negotiate. Honestly mate - that is valuable real-estate and far more valuable than the convenience of being able to put your hand out the window to shut it off. Future Stephen will thank you. Best wishes

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks for the thought but with the dinghy on deck and a few other things, it’s really the best spot for the propane on Arabella. We’ll find out little shelter or favorite spot for sure. 👍

[@gregkilgour4545]

Greetings from Sunny Queensland Australia, great job Ben, we are all looking for more and more and more. Keep up the great work you are all doing. Looking foreword to next Friday.

[@sunny71169]

KP-Out of sight, but by no means out of mind. Your many fans are keeping good thoughts for your steady recovery and return to doing the things that bring that infectious laughter and smile of yours to your lips. GET WELL DUDETTE!

[@horatiohornblower868]

We appreciate your editing and voice over work immensely, Ben! I don’t know whether it will take another 200 episodes before Arabella is launched though. Keep up your excellent work!

[@rickgaffney8021]

Hi guys the boat is looking great I have been off air with KZbin for quiet a while just started watching just the last few episodes and have noticed Alix is not here anymore I hope there has not been a falling out whit the two they did work so well together anyway keep up the good work and look forward to the next episode

[@AcornToArabella]

Thanks for stopping by! Yeah, Alix left the project a while back to move along in other things. Check out episode 200.

[@pparker5113]

Beautiful job as usual Ben. A good editor is often unseen and unheard, at least we can hear your wonderful music and calm narration, brilliant. Best wishes on recovery to KP, I am sure they are very frustrated to not be in there 100% but excited to see the progress. The challenge with slews of volunteers is that someone has to manage them, which I am sure Steve does so well, but it also sucks his time away from cutting holes in the boat (as a boat owner doing that or diving them onto the hydraulic trailer is the most counter-intuitive and nerve wracking thing).

[@AcornToArabella]

Indeed, on all fronts! KP is super frustrated to not be in the shop, but we hope you caught the Live from the Boat Shed last week on Patreon-they stopped by to be a part of it.

[@jryan3906]

Really great to see all the finishing work being done! Wish I could be there to help. :-( Congrats Ben on your milestone! You're an amazing videographer and calming voice. Cheers!

[@AcornToArabella]

You help in many ways! Thanks so much! -Anne