Cockpit Mockup - Episode 149 - Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
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- Опубликовано: 11 фев 2021
- There are a lot of exciting things coming together at the moment. Steve installed the rest of the tie rods, Alix finished the sill for the deckhouse to sit on and we made a mockup of the cockpit! One task completely finished, one setting us up for the deckhouse construction when temperatures warm up and the last so that we can visualize the space the cockpit will occupy. But also, let's be real, the cockpit mockup is just as much to keep our dream alive!
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Acorn to Arabella is a boat building project taking place in Granby, Massachusetts. Steve and Alix started as amateur boat builders building their own 38' wooden boat in their 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 wooden boats command. This ultimate DIY project will continue well past launch, when they will travel and learn to cruise aboard the boat that they've built. Just kidding about all that, this channel is about a Siberian Laika named Akiva.
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So glad everyone’s enjoying the video! Thanks for watching! There are a couple of questions that are being universally asked. For water in the cockpit: Drains in the cockpit will empty to hoses that are attached to seacocks below the waterline. This solution for a self-bailing cockpit it’s fairly common. To drain well, the hoses are typically crossed rather than leading straight down-so a drain on starboard, for example, will exit at a seacock to port for good drainage even while heeling. Tiller steering: Tillers are simple, strong, affordable, and there are good options for self steering, including powered autohelms, for them. Sign up for the newsletter that’s linked in the description. It’s brand new and we’ll be releasing some pretty cool stuff exclusively through it. We figured that if RUclips won’t send email notifications anymore, then we will have to do it... and we’ll do it better anyhow. 😉
Have you thought about where the fuel tank is gonna go and the location of the engine gauges in the cockpit? .......fuel, temp, oil pressure and tachometer.
Wow the whole balance thing is so crucial, I would have never guessed!
Can confirm that Otto is an excellent helmsman and holds a pretty great heading unless you're really trying to pinch to wind
I have been wondering, why not let the cockpit floor slope with the deck? Then, one could work out a grate to their liking. But underway, should the low spot be aft? If your seacocks were straight down, or below waterline underway, wouldn't any water get pulled out by the pressure difference? Just curious.
The smile on Steve's face sitting in the cockpit with the tiller thinking of what is to come... what awesomeness, your guys are brilliant! Perfect way to finish off the work week for me is to watch these videos.
Yeah! He may not get to go "vroom, vroom" but I'm sure he can imagine the wind in his ears as Arabella, with a reef in the main, rips along on a smooth and exhilarating beam reach.
Douglas Sykes I noticed that too, like he was out on the sea, in his mind. He was one with the boat at that moment.
Picture the scene. You are happily sailing along when suddenly one of your crew shouts out that there is an obstacle you have not seen in your way. You instinctively shove the tiller hard over to bear away and avoid the collision... but wait! There is someone sitting in the cockpit and you can't get the tiller far enough over. This is when you absolutely need to be able to lift the tiller up and over whoever was sitting in the way. Collision avoided, panic over. In my opinion being able to lift your tiller is not a "nice to have". It's a "must have".
Dear Acorns.
👍👌👏 Simply fantastic! Very well done again and as always. Arabella will be pretty stable for sure. It's great to see how much Victoria was able to support. Not only with parts but by avoiding all the building mistakes/problems she had.
Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health to all of you (including Akiva of course).
There are furniture makers who are more than likely taking notice of your fine craftsmanship. Excellent editing Ben. Another great segment.
Best sailboat new build on RUclips.
Shucks, thanks Bill.
Steve you're like a little kid playing with the tiller. I know I started only a few weeks ago but it is so amazing what you have both achieved. Just like now, stop and soak in that amazing feeling. The build stories you have to tell will one day make a fantastic book for any young person that wants to craft their own boat.
Great work guys and the editing is improving every episode.
I'm not a boat builder or sailor, but, your show has become the one thing I look forward to watching each week. Your show has lead me to watching other boat building channels as well, saying that, its not hard to see who's boats are going to last well into the future! Like they say, "There's no shortcut to anywhere worth going", Your high standards and attention to detail is what keeps me coming back!......and Akiva, LOL!
I love the work ethic and stick-to-it-ability .I built a house by myself in five years when I was their age(s). Keeping the vision and not burning out is as difficult as any other aspect of something this huge. And thanks guys for the moral boost during the pandemic.
What I like best about your boat is the craftsmanship you are putting into your boat. All the extra strength will be there if you ever need it.
I always so look forward to this video every week. It lands here (Belgium) just in the afternoon. And for me it marks the mental start of the weekend. Watching these videos is so relaxing for me, it gets rid of a lot of stress of the workweek. Thanks a lot you guys for making these.
Completely agree
Australia here. About 9pm this lands. Just winding down for the day. Start of the weekend with a relaxing video is great.
Agree with you Jef!
Screw Belgium
Great project, bullet proof building.
Consider adding cockpit seat ' back rests ' maybe a combing type ?
This would keep out sea water also.
And 6 foot + long cockpit seats for napping during long helming hours.
Sail on ! Cheers mates
I know that the both of you are quite busy dividing all the work between you - but I like to see Alix and Steve talking to one another discussing the build. The way these videos are edited can make it seem like you both aren't talking to one another at times. It was nice to hear the both of you talking about the cockpit. Keep it up!
"We're going to make this part square." "I'm going to make this part round." :-)
Steve, it's looking wonderful! The "grab rails" running around the cabin on my Bristol Channel Cutter were about the same size as the fiddles around the galley countertop; there's lots of area to grab, and it does catch the drips from the port lights as you mentioned. The cockpit is near perfect...smaller is better at sea, yet still plenty of room for socializing. You've already sorted out the need to brace your feet on the opposite side...excellent! I love the idea of the deck prisms there...mine were in the deck and never leaked, but they are slicker than snot if you happen to step on one! The tiller definitely needs to swing up vertically and be out of your way when anchored or docked. Yes, you will spend surprising amounts of time standing up, even on the deck, while at the helm. A good deal of that time will actually be spent steering with your feet! Prehensile toes help with this. I haven't seen your plans for it, but if you haven't already, you might consider mooring bits aft. I had one at either after end of the cockpit coaming, and they were an excellent and convenient way to moor with ease, with little intrusiveness. A cleat of sufficient size on the narrow aft deck, especially with Arabella's canoe stern, would really cut into the available deck space. Good on ya' for thinking ahead about ventilation...those small opening ports in the after end of the cockpit are a fine idea. Will the forward cabin's hatch be low to the deck or will you have a small trunk cabin? The after side of such a small trunk cabin is a great place for another ventilation opportunity. Mine was actually cut down like a miniature companionway with a washboard that could be removed for big air flow. We had a solid washboard for that spot, but most of the time had one with a large, louvered vent in place. The key to avoiding dampness and condensation, most importantly in cold weather, will be drawing in cold air at one end of the boat, warming it as it passes through the length of the vessel (picking up lots of moisture as it warms), then ejecting it out the other end. I've installed small "boxer" fans on my boats to create this end-to-end ventilation and have never had any problems with dampness, even when living and cooking aboard. Again, not such a huge deal in warm climes, but essential up north. It's sure rewarding to see her starting to acquire the cabin and cockpit...the parts where her owner will live. Thanks for inviting us along on this journey!
Those varnished knees look amazing! What a beautiful project!
I love the exact way you guys are building this, most people wouldnt worry about an eighth or a quarter inch too much, but you guys are taking every 128th of an inch down to get the right width, breadth or length. Quite fascinating to watch, and as a hobby carpenter I am learning so much for my much much smaller projects from you.
It is such a pleasure to watch Arabella coming together, to see her lines taking shape, to see her personality emerging. I hope you all feel pride in the art you are creating while you craft her birth. Thank you for taking us all along on this amazing journey!
It is so cool to finally see the deck come to life! So great to see the progress.
This was a hot topic last week, but it still had me thinking. The overhang on the roof might be a hazard in a storm. If a green wave roles over the deck and against the house, it has something to grab onto. It could rip the roof off the house sides if you're unlucky.
I've spent years surfing in waves that have made it up the continental shelf, onto a beach. The waves you''ll encounter will be doing an unimpeded 35 mph. It would be like having several Olympic swimming pools hit you from the side. A ledge on the weakest corner of the house might not stand up to it.
It would be safer to give each port light its own little cover, like on a traffic light. Make them detachable for heavy storms, use the in poor weather. No risk of pulling the roof off and still achieves the same goal.
A suggestion for tiller, would be to make it neutral in weight somehow. Holding it up will get heavy after a long time. Maybe a support behind the rudder mount, with a spring on it. I reckon it would be much more comfortable.
It warms my heart to see you using the wood brace. to set some of your bolts and drill holes.
I have to wonder how many people under the age of oh say 50 even know what the brace is or have seen one actually used
When I started watching this series, I wondered how wooden boats managed to stay together under all the strain. Now, especially after this episode, I wonder how a wooden boat (or at least this wooden boat) could ever come apart. I’m amazed.
Our boat, in many ways, has been over engineered. Then there are boats that are somewhere in between. Interestingly, many boats built for racing in the early 20th century were built lightly and quickly and for fashion. Depending on the racing rules of the time, an owner would order a new boat possibly every couple of years so the boats weren’t built to last more than that. It’s not true of all boats at that time, of course, but it’s one explanation for some boats that have been lost to time.
@@AcornToArabella wow! I had no idea they would be semi disposable in that way. I guess when the purpose is speed and not longevity it makes a huge difference.
@@AcornToArabella I reckon there'll be less twist in that hull than any of the original logs from which it's made. Awesome (literally).
@@tymonritco8578 racing craft (of all types, land, sea, and air) are built as lightly as possible under whatever rules they're following. So ordering a new one or completely rebuilding one every couple of years is less trouble.
Rain. Fresh water is the biggest enemy, that and stangnant air is a guarantee for rot. Neglect and rain are what kills wooden boats, no matter how well built.
I inherited my Dad’s Chest Brace, that must now be 60+ years old, and as good as new.
Made to outlast generations if looked after.
Ya’ll see that smile Steve had playing with the tiller? Good episode.
I always enjoy Steve’s patient explanations of why a particular part of this boat are “strong enough”. You guys are building an icebreaker!!
You know a new ship is going to be good when she starts looking like an old ship!
What amazes me is how far ahead you must plan......now that’s a lot of work!
Your smile Steve is very warranted, it even put a smile on my own mug as you sat in the cockpit imagining yourself scooting along to avoid any hazard. A motivating vision indeed.
I'm sure you are considering this but I don't think I've heard you mention them, but cockpit scuppers are essential. Characteristics, such as the ability to drain a lot of water quickly and ease of maintenance (keeping them free flowing and leak free) are important things to consider. I love what you guys are doing. The courage to devote these years to this project is an admirable quality.
Wow - I am so impressed with the work ethic you two have. The working conditions appear to be very cold. Your enthusiasm for the project and your ability to keep your eye on the finish line are impressive. I can feel the excitement as Arabella’s final shape begins to appear.
Loved the smile on Steves face sittning in the cockpit, before you known (and some work) you vill be out sailing 👍⛵
Love the way She's looking.
Steve, you may consider opening the top of the rudder stem so the tiller could swing up all the way vertically so it is out of the way when not in use. Also fun access in and out of the hatch. It may involve some bronze straps to reinforce the rudder post, but probably not.
I really dig the sped-up scenes with the hand-picked audio. That seems to be a fair amount of work. Well done, Ben!
Yes that was a great idea.
It is one of my fav features they added a little while back.
I know this is far into the future and I am sure you have lots of ideas for the launch but a thought would be to have a big party and tour. I definitely would save up for that trip if we could reserve a slot for a small fee. I am up here in the currently frozen city of Calgary, AB, Canada.
I am still wondering how they're going to haul it out. I've seen other boats actually built atop the hauling device.
@@PaulDeCamp I am really looking forward to that part of the journey later on. To see how they tackle that. I imaging the boathouse will come down completely.
Great to see you sitting in the cockpit with tiller in hand clearly rounding a headland leading to a beautiful tropical island. 😂😂. You absolutely want to be able to raise the tiller. I am often standing on the cockpit seats while picking up a mooring or entering harbour. My engine control is positioned so I can operate it with my foot. Something to think about when you decide where to fit the engine controls on Arabella. 👍
All the discussion about the tiller I believe gives a porthole to the builder’s mind of this dream. I lost count of how many why not a wheel comments, or the tiller is uncomfortable comments. Or previously how much head room is necessary in the cabin. I believe the aspirations of these men is not to live in a world of comfort, it is to live life where physical and mental challenges will define what they will be remembered. A tiller, a lever being the of machines, provides the direct connection of the boat to the ocean, creating the illusion of control. I think they understand this illusion and know simplicity is comfort.
The up and down of the tiller is essential ; I've owned a couple of tiller boats and found it very handy to stand up and straddle the cockpit to get good visibility when approaching the dock or seeing a buoy . My boats had a bronze tiller fitting made for specifically that purpose . Great job the boat is really looking fine .
Things look more clear with the explanations. Thanks. Prisms are what I was hinting about but didn't know what was available, great choices.
Tiller bar recommendation: Make it out of laminations of different hardwoods, epoxied with carbon fiber strips in between the different woods. Strong and decorative with the black strips. Great progress!
Tiller: Being able to raise the tiller high enough to get it out of the way while at anchor would be of value. On my sloop, I lash the tiller against the back stay to clear the aft section of the boat. I am not sure that will be possible with the position of your mizzen boom but you might consider thinking it through a bit. Cheers.
She's sweet! Thanks for detailed explanations...it's so fascinating to watch the work done along with interesting narration. As usual, great job!
Getting closer!! Amazing progress Steve and Alix!
A strong boat is almost a given, but what makes it seaworthy is not only strength but how easy it is to sail. Is it comfortable to sit in the cockpit for hours when the boat is rolling and pitching and the wind is 30+ knots and spray is coming at you. Can the person on watch adjust sails from the cockpit without having to call up a person sleeping below every time a sail needs adjusting, or a reef or even a sail change. Are the headsail winches and mainsail traveler easy to access and where do you store winch handles? Where is the compass located, the depth sounder, the chart plotter? Are they visible from either side of the helm? I have been watching Kevin Boothby, ‘How to Sail Oceans’, RUclips channel. He is a barebones engineless sailor on a small ship that shows videos of what it is like in storms. He has circumnavigated and has many ocean passages done. I found his videos enlightening.
Cool suggestion, thanks for sharing that channel.
This channel is so cool! She's looking good!
This project really is incredible. Its fascinating to me, how involved a boat building process is. I think you guys are really doing something special by bringing some of this old knowledge back and documenting it along the way. It is going to be so worth it to finally make sail.
Since most boat builders are boat building and are unable to make videos about what they do, it might seem as though we’re bringing back old ways that other people aren’t engaged in. There are plenty of people who are knowledgeable and experienced in this, and some of them have given us good advice and encouragement (and inspiration!) along the way. We can’t take credit for reviving wooden boat culture because it never really died-the world owes that praise to a great many passionate individuals. Thanks for watching!
Glad to see the sill close to being done. The boat is really looking good.
So exciting to now see work out of the hull and above the deck. Great work guys.
....don't really know why but, l really like the fact that so much of Victoria will live on in Arabella ...
We do too.
Need a cupholder in that cockpit!
Arabella is really coming together nicely. The cockpit mockup helps bring her to life. What provisions are you going to make for scuppers in the cockpit? If you plan to take her blue water or sail in water that has some pretty good waves you will definitely need a self bailing cockpit. Some care will be needed when heeled over on a starboard tack that you don't take a wave from the stern and watch it flood companion way. Thanks for sharing!
It's cool to see how when you first fit the short beams, the deck structure really had a lot of flex, but now that everything has had its final fastening, I can't detect any movement when you walk along it now. Amazing.
Do the short or half beams require a support every 1/3 of house length vertical ?
Hi guys, I have been following your channel and love the way you build Arabella. I'm a shipwright from Turkey. Would you think about first covering the deck with marine plywood (shouldnt have to be thick) and cover it with a layer of fiberglass to make all the deck waterproof. Than you can install your deck on that glassed plywood. Decks are getting wet and dry everyday if there is nothing to stop water underneath they usually leak over the years. Rain water is a big problem because it rottens wood way faster then salty water. I usually paint the underside of the plywoods white before I install them. So they make nice contrast with deck beams and give interior more light also painting them while they out saves lot of work. Hope this will be helpfull.
It's a good idea to make the tiller go completely vertical if you can. You won't always be under way, and it gets the tiller out of the way.
Well, I would want to cross an ocean in that cockpit but it’s fine craftsmanship. Nice work boys!
Your excitement is contagious, good for you.
Yes, yes, and yes... So many yesses to good ideas this week. Yes to the vertically mounted prisms for all the reasons you listed. Yes to the hand rails, and those bronze portholes WILL drIp condensation. Absolutely yes to designing a tiller and cockpit that allows you to sail while standing on the seats... an absolute necessity when navigating in close quarters like crowded harbors or fuel docks or even narrow channels. Yes to a support for a half-opened hatch... I've had boats both with and without them. Yes to pretty much everything you said one this entire episode. Great stuff.
What I don't understand, though, is why there should only be so much space to only open the hatch halfway. Why don't have more wigle room than what they showed at the end, so you can open your hatch fully?
The tiller should go up all the way to vertical. You want to be able to get it completely out of the way sometimes.
I think you should tighten the tie rods so that each sounds a different note when struck - turn Arabella into the world's largest ocean-going xylophone.
Ha! Fun.
They might play notes, but xylophones have wooden (or these days sometimes resin) bars! ;-)
glockenspiel is the word you are looking for.
I didn't suggest it because they don't have the bars fixed at the ends either; the tie rods are technically probably closer to a piano or harp with ridiculously thick strings!
@@petestack
My thoughts too. But you can't pass up a chance to use a word like "glockenspiel" ;D
I LOVE the new intro! This channel just keeps getting better and better. I'm proud to be a part of it all.
I like the new intro! Great work Ben.
Great progress, I am sure you figured out how you wish to slant the floor for the drains. I would also consider while our still in the design phase a dodger and bimini attachments. You will want cover from the elements, especially the sun. it can be brutal. Also I noticed in the traditional cockpit ergonomics was not a big consideration back in the day, but you will want some sort of back support. Not sure how you accomplish it, but you will want it for sure on your first overnight passage in the rain. Speaking of which, that could also provide an attachment point for a tiller-pilot style auto-pilot, in addition to a wind-vane.
re: cockpit cushions. I made my motorcycle and porch cushions with a Gore-tex inner layer and cloth upholstery. The Gore-tex keeps the support material, preferably Tempa- Foam, dry and allows the
outside wrapper to breathe to prevent "Monkey Butt". The cushions dry quickly as only the outside layer gets wet. Yes, cockpit cushions are far into the future, but still something to think about.
Pretty sure Goretex works by passing through water vapor.. which you wouldn't have generated inside the cushion right?
"Gore-Tex can repel liquid water while allowing water vapor to pass through" from Wikipedia
@@TrevorElsbree it's a one-way barrier. Water vapor can go out, but water can't go in.
Hi Stephen ! You mentioned the tiller length, you can easily add an extender that folds back over the aft, thicker portion of tiller for if you're in need of more reach without it being in the way when seated towards aft as you show in thumbnail. Just make the extension from 2 pieces of wood hinged about 1 1/2 feet back from rounded handle area, and when pivoted upward or from below the 2 pieces straddle the handle and can be blocked from going past 180 degrees to "lock in place" The rest of the 2 pieces can be lashed together beyond the handle. this would allow your tiller to reach all the way to companionway if you wish...
Steve, what about a removeable pin in the tiller to swing it up and out of the way to access the aft hatch? You could conceivably have more than one lock hole for seated or standing positioning of the tiller as well. Something to think about. (Something like a hitch pin for a Reese hitch, with a pivot pin that can also be removed if and when need be for dry dock repairs or upkeep).
As far as pivot for the seated/standing in the cockpit, a channeled pin slot lined with bronze or brass would work for some vertical swing, I would think. Even just a channel in hard wood would work as long as there wasn't too much slop or swelling to seeze up the swing.
Between you guys and you friends with milling machinery I know you can come up with a great system that works for you.
The last thing you would want on a rolling sea is to drop the tiller handle into the cockpit while standing in deck for a better view, then have to bend over to grab it putting you in a bad balance situation with not much aft deck to catch you if you lost your balance. So a locked/pinned standing height might be a good idea for the tiller.
Love the finger rails around the house to deck connection. Have you considered a couple of "weep holes" on the inboard side of the rail to prevent any condensate (or whatever) from laying against the inside of the house and eventually causing rot (or discoloration). No doubt the weep holes need to be strategically located so that they don't drip on you're head while in the settee or bunk! Just a thought to add to a very well thought out design and build!
Anyone else really appreciate the transition at 4:57?
YEAH! Ben put stars in our eyes on that one.
I enjoy these videos for many reasons not the least of which is seeing old school hand tools being used such as the brace and bit which brings back memories of being with my Grandfather in his home workshop and the wonderful smell of sawdust mingled with creosote. I have many of his old tools some of which I expect are now genuine antiques. They will soon have a new home in the workshop I am currently building.
Like what you are doing. I would suggest a tiller that can be used while standing. This will be a great aid while docking or approaching a mooring buoy.
Ben, you are doing a WONDERFUL job on all of this. I so enjoy hearing a 3rd voice . The music is pretty darn good too. You need a mandolin in there somewhere though!
Looking good! Before you finalize the the Deck-house structure you may want to consider where your winches are going to go? Around the Cockpit and on top of the Deck-house are generally the best locations. You will need to have some decent foundations incorporated below?
Make your seats for the cockpit have removable back rests. Best thing I ever did on my sailboat. Also put a strip of LEDs all the way around under the covering plank drip / hand rail. I also did this as an afterthought so all the wires are exposed.
This is absolutely going to be a beautiful boat. I really cannot wait to see the end result.
I worked on a 50 ft Huon pine cray boat that had 4 of them in the main working deck. every day there would be a total of 8,000 kg of steal cray pots at 50 kg each moved around over them. In the 30 odd years the boat was in service there was only one light that ended up with a chip in the corner of it. The only time they would leak was when the boat wasnt in use and it was hot and dry weather, but would soon take up when the boat was back in service.
Everyone generously shares their wide-ranging, diverse experiences and we’re glad for it.
@@AcornToArabella Sorry that was a bit heavy ..... has been edited
I really like the multi-functional grab rail. Clever.
After four years of following you punctually, I am beginning to see the beauty of Victoria. A dream come true, awesome. How many people can she accommodate?
Based on the cockpit two at the most. Lots of room inside though.
@@984francis Thanks Francis, I meant the total crew.
Hand tilling a ship that big (and heavy/25,000#) sounds like a very hard thing to do, especially with an urgent move required, but I guess your hitting 'the gym' every day. Great to see all the progress, can't wait till the next segment. And Steve, I can easily see you shouting "Ahoy Matey" with that pirate beard, which I'm sure the ocean will grow much faster!
Mind if I chime in a little? You recall Cutty Sark lost her rudder near Cape of
Good Hope ? All them Viking boats of
9th century had tiller . Would a greybeard wave smashing across. The
rudder respond and swivel better than
quadrant & y mechanism w wheel steering mechanism ?
In Cedar Kee, I sure can reciprocate
assistance with Caledonia. For you history buffs, I'm part hebr.. New to water with salt in it, I 'm trying to figure
how to put covering board on deck beams.
Honesty, Courage, Integrity. Thank
you for 'sill' idea. Me longitudinal iron where sill runs parallel. Trying to avoid
petroleum product as Lebanese should.
I am not jealous of you foaming through the waves the excitement the things you will see the dark night's & even darker sea the moments of shear joy & the moments of terror all for the sun to rise up on the horizon & shine down on you & arabella for another day. Well maybe a little bit 😉😁👍.
Stephen I do recommend that you speak with your community about the advantages of a tiller vs. a wheel.
Wheels have far too many parts that can break, or get misaligned. And with a stern-hung rudder, a wheel would also mean at least two holes through the hull that can leak. Not to mention that wheels get in the way when moving around. Simpler is better.
@@Garryck-1 What comes to mind for me is the constant pull or push against the tiller to maintain course and speed. No easy task when the waves are up and slapping the rudder while you're trying to keep the sails full and working your base course.
@@patmancrowley8509 Tiller rope.
Great progress! She’s looking bigger with all the parts together on the deck. Keep up the good work and best wishes for continued success.
Hey I was looking at when you decide the depth of the cockpit, normally when I’m sailing I am standing in the cockpit with the tiller between my legs and steer by making tiny steps sideways, so I have my hands free. With the right depth you could do this as well.
hope you guys had a great week .
FWIW: Most tillers I have seen swing all the way up to vertical. In that way, the entire back deck is accessible when on anchor. Also, some mechanism so that whatever height you adjust the tiller to, it does not drop back down to lowest point.
And you may want to start planning on how a windvane or autopilot will interact with the steering system. No one wants to steer for days at a time.
Keep up the great work, and thanks for taking us all along for the ride.
Glad I read through the comments before adding my own. I lived aboard a traditional Stan Huntingford designed cutter for years. You'll spend 90% of your time at anchor, and the cockpit will be used more as an outdoor living room than anything else. Having the tiller completely out of the way either by making it possible to raise it to a vertical position, or make it completely removable will reduce the cuss word quotient by half.
saw a video on a sail boat that used your grab rail for around the deck house, it also was built to be a drain if some water did get thru a port light or the deck hatch opening. Much like the gutter on your home. Waters going to get in, so direct it somewhere safe.
It'd be cool to see a "this day in history" of your journey at the end of each episode to see how far you've come!
7:45 Stephen laying down a plank on the carlins and 7:46 Alix using the surface of the plank to lay down his waterlevel and the screwbolt.... that's what I would call working hand in hand with a perfekt timing... ;-)
It just keeps coming together!!!
Nice work Gentlemen. Thanks for the new video.
Love the grab rails. Perfect.
For your tiller, consider making it so it will tip up to or just past vertical and be pinned in that position. That way when you're at anchor or docked you can lock it out of the way. That way when you and your friends are sitting around the cockpit having a cold one no one bangs their head on the tiller.
keep up the awesome work guys Glad things seem to be hitting on all cylinders. Keep on keeping on
Happy Arabella day everyone!
Consider angling the cockpit floor to one corner where you mount a drain hole, perhaps even a large 2" hole, in order to discharge water into the bilge or overboard.
They will be in each corner, the boat is never leaning to one corner.
@@nssherlock4547 Shows what I know about boats. I flew airplanes most of my life. Nice username ya got there. Real respectful.
Getting some light into the area under the cockpit is great but I wouldn't count on it killing any bugs. It's the UV component of sunlight that does the killing and most normal glass blocks light less than ~350 nm (UV range). Ventilation and the heat from the engine will be key to keeping things clear.
hatch holder things are called "struts". Usually pneumatic so they can assist in opening and prevent slamming on closing.
i once got stuck under a tiller on a 70ft sail traing yacht callsed masterbuilder becasue the engine contriols got kicked into reverse and the tiller flipped over and i couldnt reach them to stop theboat ramming the boat behind. parking with a tiller under power is a real skill and engine control tucked away can be a real pain
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Woo what a story! We hear that deftly backing a full keeled boat regardless of steering method is pretty tricky... but getting accidentally whacked into reverse sounds like some very bad luck. We’ll not be hiding/tucking away the engine controls.
I’ve found it handy to be able to tie the tiller up tight to the back stay to totally get it out of the way and give you more options. I don’t know what it would hurt to have that much vertical play in the cheeks. Shalom
Wonderful to see Arabella turning into a complete (I know there’s still a lot of work but . . .) boat. You guys have so much to be proud of
Looking at that cockpit it occurred to me that you might consider a self draining system incase a heavy following sea ever overtakes you and fills it up. Obviously a rare event but given the comparatively small space in the cockpit bailing with a bucket could be challenging in bad weather. A couple of tubes with non return valves could be incorporated prior to the planking
Yup, that’s the plan.
And thanks for the kind words!
Oh me of little faith
Growing up, then living in the desert I am facinated to learn what you are teaching me. I dont think I would be comfertrable at sea but love to learn.
When I was in college, I visited a friend in Newport Beach, CA. He introduced me to friends of his, two brothers from Oklahoma, who drove out to California and first saw an ocean from the bluffs overlooking the Pacific near Newport. They were in awe and in love and resolved that they would be on or near the water from then on.
They got a job at a boat yard refitting the boat used in the filming "Around the World in Eighty Days" for life as a copra trader. (Google for sense of time frame.) In the course of that work, they built their own wooden sailboat with the help and tutelage of their boss. I met them the day after they launched the boat and they had not quite recovered from their celebration. The boat was in the water but still had a long way to go before being ready to sail off into the sunset.
I never saw them again but think of them from time to time and wonder what adventures they accomplished. Thank you for triggering that memory in me.
2:05 "Being mindful of your surroundings" should begin with the ultimate goal of boatbuilding: to sail the craft on a suitable body of water that probably will, on occasion, pitch the boat violently, and mindfulness will be focused on survival, rather than where a potential source of impalement was not dealt with in the stable tranquility of the boathouse.
I like the grabrail idea. You may want to consider beveling the lower half of the rail instead of leaving it "blocky". That might just be the head room a longer fella would need when negotiating the salon.
thanks for uploading
good luck in the next week
You guys are making some great progress. Can’t for next weeks video!