Acorn to Arabella: Building a sailboat from scratch

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  • Опубликовано: 1 дек 2024

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  • @AcornToArabella
    @AcornToArabella Год назад +21

    Thanks for coming by!

  • @silasmarner7586
    @silasmarner7586 Год назад +51

    I'm super happy for Stephen for getting this massive coverage. He certainly deserves this and the ride has not been smooth but it has been steady. His workmanship is fantastic. He and Leo Sampson (who has built several boats in the past) are litterally neck and neck. Different approaches but a committment to excellence.

  • @jimclester4754
    @jimclester4754 Год назад +3

    My name is Jim Clester I am 70 years old and live in north east Arkansas. I have been watching Steve and acorns to Arabella from the beginning. I rarely miss a weekly episode and of course always have plenty of opportunities to visit old episodes to renew some of the work. I think Steve may just fit into the hero category of people I have come to know. This guy has talent, brains and fantastic work ethic, he is honorable and unique. I can’t over state my admiration for him and his team, Family and friends, who support him.

  • @bigunone
    @bigunone Год назад +26

    As a desert dweller with no desire to sail I have followed Steve and the crew from the beginning. I have marveled at his craftmanship. No matter what the problem he seems to always find away around it and is never shy to admit he has made a mistake

    • @Chr.U.Cas1622
      @Chr.U.Cas1622 Год назад +1

      Dear Charlie
      👍👌👏 Exactly the same here! 2) I hated to see Alix Kreder leave. I really hope, that they are still friends.
      Best regards, luck and health in particular.

  • @hatpeach1
    @hatpeach1 Год назад +25

    I was one of those who picked this up when the keel got poured on RUclips. It's been a long journey for many of us, even those who aren't there shaping the wood. This is worth a follow on RUclips people; there's more adventure left for these people.

    • @briankeeley6464
      @briankeeley6464 Год назад

      Yea, I also picked up on this with the lead pour. I will happily admit that Steve and crew have become a regular part of my Friday mornings. I'm guessing that along the way we have seen the fabrication of every single piece of that boat! Thank You for bringing us along on your journey Steve!

  • @skymooseft
    @skymooseft Год назад +12

    Great job CBS. I’ve followed this build since it’s first few months. Steve and friends are the real deal and are building a masterpiece.

  • @humblebricks
    @humblebricks Год назад +1

    I have been following Stephen’s journey for 4 years now. I look forward to the project completion and quite frankly I will also miss following his weekly building updates of the build. The story of the people coming together and the backstory throughout the episodes makes this an entertaining journey to follow.

  • @cf6282
    @cf6282 Год назад +9

    Steve is a legend. I have been following his video’s since the leadpour. Every Friday a new video. His handcraft is amazing. He needs more help now to make the June deadline. Go support him folks!

  • @LOOMIS1638
    @LOOMIS1638 Год назад +1

    I’ve been following Arabella every video for 7yrs. I will most definitely be at the launch this summer!

  • @jannerkev
    @jannerkev Год назад +1

    God, have I been watching Stephen for 7 years. Wow. Its truly amazing the skill and patience he and his team has shown . Craftsmen/women .

  • @sailingarista
    @sailingarista Год назад +24

    As a Sailor it’s an amazing project I’ve followed from nearly the beginning and before the lead keel. Steve and crew have a great project and look forward to seeing their success.

    • @jamesford8315
      @jamesford8315 Год назад +3

      DITTO! Watching since before the keel.

    • @svengabelbart586
      @svengabelbart586 Год назад +3

      Me too ( following, I mean. I'm not a sailor). The lead keel was honestly the most exiting video I have seen on YT for a long time.

    • @AngelLuisTrinidad
      @AngelLuisTrinidad Год назад +1

      Yeah, I've been watching before the keel also.

    • @santisis
      @santisis Год назад +1

      Well... I'm here since the keel :(.

    • @applebutter4036
      @applebutter4036 Год назад

      Yep, I saw the keel video and went back and watched from the first episode. Not only is the boat project itself pretty amazing, but they make good videos too.

  • @hilbert54
    @hilbert54 Год назад +6

    It's great that you credited Alix in this.

  • @dejorgensen10
    @dejorgensen10 Год назад +4

    I had the opportunity to help them a few years ago. Very kind, honest, and humble group. I wish them the best!

  • @JakeLuke308
    @JakeLuke308 Год назад +2

    I rode my bike past his place for a few years and never knew what was going on in there. This is so gratifying and exciting.

  • @lancedaniels
    @lancedaniels Год назад +1

    Thanks for posting and sharing. Sorry to hear about Mom’s cancer. Very well done story. Appreciate the acknowledgment of Alix’s contribution. Glad for him that he is marrying and soon to be father. Lots of good news.

  • @ph1646
    @ph1646 Год назад +4

    Just so you know, Steve, Ann, KP and crew are also inviting school trips to the project.
    My son had a great time there yesterday. Thank you So much A2A

  • @simonr6793
    @simonr6793 Год назад +1

    I've been following Acorn to Arabella since the very beginning of Steve's and Alex's journey and they have been nothing more than just inspiring. Considering neither one had anything in the way of sailing under their belts let alone boat building within their background is just amazing for what they've achieved so far. I hope and prey Steve's mom is able to have the pleasure of the Maiden voyage with her son this June.

  • @shaunmcdaniels2460
    @shaunmcdaniels2460 Год назад +1

    I have watched Acorn to Arabella since I saw them pouring the lead keel… I have had a vicarious mission to watch, learn, and encourage Steve, KP, Alex, Robin, the youngster(I am bad with names) and so many more grow and bring this dream to life!!! Thank you for doing the story about them and this remarkable adventure!!!!!

  • @dennisdownes9319
    @dennisdownes9319 Год назад +12

    Fear not..........Steve and his crew are VERY clever people and this boat is going to be not only "fine", but great!!!! The impact Arabella and her crew already have had on the maritime and boat building community is legendary before one dot of salt water has ever hit them. DD

  • @davemanley8700
    @davemanley8700 Год назад +1

    I’ve been watching Steve since the beginning and he really has something to be proud of. He is quite the craftsman and knows how to get the job done. His determination and dedication is something to admire. I will continue to watch and cheer him on to the finish line.

  • @seriouslyreally5413
    @seriouslyreally5413 Год назад

    Steve is an accomplished woodworker. Came by the boat building through his love of wood.

  • @TotalBoat
    @TotalBoat Год назад +1

    Steve and the @AcornToArabella crew are so inspirational!

  • @dilbert0815
    @dilbert0815 Год назад

    Finally making real news.
    One of those real awesome boatbuilding projects covered on the internet.
    I'm following for years now.

  • @williamallen2817
    @williamallen2817 Год назад

    Loved the CBS Morning Show , about the Arabella ! Making an appointment with myself , to " WATCH " it , several more times . How did know so LITTLE .

  • @muutron5253
    @muutron5253 Год назад

    Acorn to Arabella is pure inspiration.

  • @dre61986
    @dre61986 Год назад +2

    one of the best projects on RUclips thanks to this channel I too dream of one day owning a boat and spending life traveling

  • @del69raptorking
    @del69raptorking Год назад +7

    This and Tally Ho hands down are the best.

    • @michaelmcneil8082
      @michaelmcneil8082 Год назад

      Leo made a mess of pouring his keel...Steve one man up-man shipped him!!

  • @nolongeramused8135
    @nolongeramused8135 Год назад +1

    That pouring of the keel is what got me hooked.

  • @danielhathaway8042
    @danielhathaway8042 Год назад

    Thank you for the comment about Steve’s mother. People across the nation are following this project. I’m from the southern Oregon coast.

  • @mshafer2006
    @mshafer2006 Год назад

    So happy Stephen has gotten this coverage. Been subscribed to his channel for 5 years now.

  • @kurtcraig3421
    @kurtcraig3421 Год назад +4

    CBS really gave this project some worthy airtime. i have been following it from the begining and the commitment has me gripped. launch is in june and the youtube vids will still keep coming afterwards.

  • @iismitch55
    @iismitch55 Год назад +2

    Been following this channel for years. Pretty cool to see it getting national attention.

  • @macman6107
    @macman6107 Год назад +1

    I seriously recommend people go back to the start of the journey and then binge-watch every episode up to the current video. You will not regret it.
    The thing I really like about this build compared to so may others on RUclips is we get to watch it as it is happening instead of 'Hey, I built a boat. Here is the full build condensed into 20 minutes'.
    I love watching Stephen work through problems. What books he is reading to get all of this information into his head, and asking professionals for advice and help if he isn't able to because of a lack of time to learn the skills or because he is just so busy with everything else there is no time to do it himself. For instance, having another YT boat builder make the tender for Arabella.

  • @greybear3090
    @greybear3090 Год назад +2

    I also have followed him nearly from the beginning and its a wonderful testimony to the human spirit of adventure and perseverance. Tune in!

  • @steveberry4063
    @steveberry4063 Год назад +1

    Loved that they mentioned Alix.

  • @AzraelsTear
    @AzraelsTear Год назад +3

    Great story on the project. I have been subscribed and watching intently for years now. Funny thing, the reason I found A2A was because I love Huskys and I love woodworking. I saw a video with Akiva, Steve's Husky, in it and was hooked. Now I look forward to every Friday having coffee with Acorn to Arabella!

  • @Mrcaffinebean
    @Mrcaffinebean Год назад +1

    Steve is a class act and he is building a gorgeous boat!

  • @donaldparlett7708
    @donaldparlett7708 Год назад +1

    Been a subscriber to Stephen’s channel since the keel pour. Every Friday a new video comes out and it is well worth watching.

  • @ronkirk5099
    @ronkirk5099 Год назад +3

    Back in the day (late 70's), I started building a 43' fiberglass sailboat in my backyard in Tulsa. I underestimated the job and ended up selling the boat when it was about half finished. I did finally live my dream by circumnavigating singlehanded in a Chatham 33', steel pilothouse cutter. I sold my boat 10 years ago, but still have dreams of my time at sea. There is nothing like the cruising life.

    • @JeffKnoxAZ
      @JeffKnoxAZ Год назад

      Did you follow Doug Jackson's build of SV Seeker in Tulsa? A 74' steel, junk-rigged, motor-sailor built from raw sheet steel in his front yard. Amazing project. He's in the Gulf now, adjusting rigging and learning to sail.

  • @delmanicke9228
    @delmanicke9228 Год назад +3

    Awesome story. Living a dream, got to love it.

  • @troubledspirit3328
    @troubledspirit3328 Год назад

    A fantastic team. A most excellent viewing every Friday night.

  • @parasbansal4261
    @parasbansal4261 Год назад

    This should be a movie!!!

  • @argentum530
    @argentum530 Год назад +2

    I too, have been watching Arabella for years now. I only wish I could be there when she floats for the first time. Inspiring on so many levels, for all the crap on YT... there is something like this.

  • @emilgiese
    @emilgiese Год назад +1

    Learn sailing from friends & videos and you will be ok! Congrats on wooden boat!

  • @prankishsquire2663
    @prankishsquire2663 Год назад +1

    I live in Utah and have sent small amounts of $ when I could, I've been following since the early lofting days. Between now and launch I will again donate some small amounts of cash. It would be wonderful to see Mom go on the shakedown sail, I'll be watching from here.

  • @VinceSamios
    @VinceSamios Год назад

    Well worth following on RUclips!

  • @hansbaker4599
    @hansbaker4599 Год назад

    SUPER VIDEO!!!!!! GREAT WORK!!!!!!!!!!

  • @dennisbackstrom2244
    @dennisbackstrom2244 Год назад

    Awesome feature TV segment. Big Kudos

  • @DrDaveSalisburyPhDMBA
    @DrDaveSalisburyPhDMBA Год назад

    Thank you for the update on Alex (sp)!

  • @patrickdean4853
    @patrickdean4853 Год назад

    The best part was KP… Sometimes there just is no explanation that will work. She’s there cause she loves to do it. Riches don’t always come and gold and silver. She should be proud of herself.

  • @dwaynekoblitz6032
    @dwaynekoblitz6032 Год назад

    Yep, the keel pour was my launch date. Been there for every single video since.

  • @stephenrudmann6773
    @stephenrudmann6773 Год назад

    Great interview.

  • @robertheyn3768
    @robertheyn3768 Год назад

    He's not the only one that built bullet from scratch.

  • @fireroadie6654
    @fireroadie6654 Год назад +2

    I am happy to say I have seen every video.

  • @PawAshtraysMatter
    @PawAshtraysMatter Год назад

    Heels Michelle has are absolute bliss

  • @mrwaterschoot5617
    @mrwaterschoot5617 Год назад +12

    if you like boat dreamers look at samson boatworks. leo sampson is a boat builder and a sailor from england. i bumbled onto the project of leo rebuilding the wooden sailing vessel the tally ho a vessel that albert strange a world renown boat builder a hundred years ago. tally ho won some prestigious sailing awards in its day. leo bought the sailing vessel for a dollar. the vessel was removed from a boat yard in washington state usa and moved to a place where leo and volunteers have been working on rebuilding the tally ho from the keel. to the sail. and the question i like to ask and dare not ask is that with all the restoration work would it make more sense to take the original plans and build a brand new tally ho ii. i will attempt to answer my own question with that the history and the heart and soul of tally ho would not transfer to a brand new boat called the tally ho II. tally ho has over a hundred year history.
    in a parallel thought to acorn to Arabella the boys found life partners and leo found a lady named francesca.
    dinner calling more thoughts later.

    • @wetsaltypickle
      @wetsaltypickle Год назад +5

      They need to do a show on Leo!!!!

    • @dejorgensen10
      @dejorgensen10 Год назад +6

      Did you see the Sampson Boat Co episode that showed the guy from Acorn to Arabella? He was in awe of the rivet machine press. To be honest, I got giddy seeing the cross over. Hopefully they'll all meet up and sail together.

    • @mrwaterschoot5617
      @mrwaterschoot5617 Год назад

      i am like my younger brother edwin. he took after the famous talking horse. mister ed. it must have been part of the dna mom and dad gave us. in the scheme of life we are similar yet differently. i remember that my dad thought that our last name waterschoot could translate into river pirates. but if i take poetic license. maybe i do because i like music of a group called pirates of the Mississippi. and that has a mighty american river and pirates. i was born in a country with alot of land under sea level ( the nederlands to the dutch folks. the netherlands to the world, and holland as a nick name. i also loved jimmy buffet and his song of son of a son
      of a sailor. and some of his songs have pirates mentioned in it. and now mr ed and in both graduated from windsor locks connecticut a canal town with a high school that was home of the pirates called raiders. as a kid i liked playing with toy boats and made paper.boats out of newspaper. and ocassionly made simple boats out of wood.
      now i am curious. was he a son of a son of a sailor or is the a dream of building and sailing a boat. but he has the love of momma and taking her out sailing on a boat the he had hands in building that might demonstrate a walt disney trait if you can dream it you can make it happen and if you can make it happen you can share it with people you love. for stephen and his lady traveling friend. but he has to see the lady that carried him in her womb for 9 months and took care of him for over 18 years. she is nearing her end of life process. and he is nearing the first part of his of dream of building a boat. a dream of finding a life partner for sailing to an island or around the world. the destination is not that critical. it is the just life's journey.
      and maybe older folks including me say if you dream it just do it. otherwise you will have to review it on a later date. and you may have repetitive regrets for not doing it when you could and maybe unable to do it now.
      do it now. no excuses necessary because no excuses are acceptable.
      harsh words like could have should have are words of repetitive
      regrets. try to live your life the best you can and with as few regrets as possible. follow frank sinatra's song i did my way. so have a good day today and better tomorrows.

  • @Pref4n
    @Pref4n Год назад

    I worked with Steve. That boat is gunna float.

  • @fransdriesen1311
    @fransdriesen1311 Год назад

    Outstanding..

  • @nick.caffrey
    @nick.caffrey Год назад

    This coverage couldn't have benefited a nicer guy and team. There are thousands of us out here supporting Steve and waiting with bated breaths for the splash!

  • @OkieBadu
    @OkieBadu Год назад +4

    everyone should look up Doug Jackson from Tulsa who built the SV Seeker in his front yard. helped a little bit with the Arduino, a really cool dude.

  • @loricatt763
    @loricatt763 Год назад +2

    "Would you really like to look back on you life and see how good it COULD have been had you not been afraid to live it"?

  • @phoonsiri
    @phoonsiri Год назад +1

    Amazing

  • @fixingstuff2647
    @fixingstuff2647 Год назад

    Fantastic!

  • @marryellenmonahan5585
    @marryellenmonahan5585 Год назад

    Renaissance man.❤

  • @splattered2929
    @splattered2929 Год назад +1

    Want to know if you'll love sailing?
    Go out on ocean at night out of sight of land and lights. Turn off all the lights. Wait few minutes then look up. At that moment...you will know why. Trust me. Do it.

  • @Archangels1
    @Archangels1 Год назад

    How long is it gonna take?

  • @donwilliams3626
    @donwilliams3626 Год назад

    A GOOD news story for a change.

  • @touiklau1254
    @touiklau1254 Год назад +1

    Everyone getting thier Noah calling The most dedicated boat Ark builder .

  • @undervolt1315
    @undervolt1315 Год назад

    A dream with a mission. Focused high on soaring ambitions, consumed with a single desire.

  • @Curleyutube
    @Curleyutube Год назад

    You should really check out the You Tube, there is so much more to the story that they have missed!

  • @Archangels1
    @Archangels1 Год назад

    Doesn’t copper react badly with salt water? I don’t know I’m asking.

  • @Se7nDust
    @Se7nDust Год назад

    Victoria 2.0 will inspire as many minds as waves she glides across

  • @Lee-en9ii
    @Lee-en9ii Год назад

  • @johnnunn8688
    @johnnunn8688 Год назад

    This should get you the workers you need, plus the funds to pay and house them 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞.

  • @coop3014
    @coop3014 Год назад +1

    Getting married is the fastest way to ruin your life.

  • @splattered2929
    @splattered2929 Год назад

    "...useing boards cut down from his own property..."
    Do you mean, from trees on his own property?

  • @Archangels1
    @Archangels1 Год назад

    You can always sell it for $350,000 ?

  • @dahak972
    @dahak972 Год назад

    Dude is a youtube millionaire.

  • @jameswest685
    @jameswest685 Год назад

    Little late? No.

  • @jimlilly507
    @jimlilly507 Год назад

    Good segment. But you whiffed on choosing the musical accompaniment. Guy Clark - Boats to Build
    I'm gonna build me a boat
    With these two hands
    It'll be a fair curve
    From a noble plan
    Let the chips fall where they will
    'Cause I've got boats to build
    ruclips.net/video/xaUwDbAvz4o/видео.html

  • @splattered2929
    @splattered2929 Год назад +1

    If you don't pursue your dream than somebday you will be sitting on the porch watch tv and other people doing. You'll hate yourself.

  • @lemmykilmister873
    @lemmykilmister873 Год назад

    🤔

  • @janofb
    @janofb Год назад

    Sampson Boat Company is just as good if not better.

    • @kwerk2011
      @kwerk2011 Год назад +4

      It's a different animal, almost apples and oranges in comparison. The whole crew including Leo are professional boat builders and have built many boats between them, not to mention working in a larger boatbuilding complex with all the services a boatbuilder might require. Steve is learning as he goes and building far from most facilities. Both are terrific in their own right but it's unfair to compare.

  • @frankdatank5002
    @frankdatank5002 Год назад

    Damn robin will break all those boys. It’s hot she’s hot.

  • @AM-jw1lo
    @AM-jw1lo Год назад

    The weakness of this story is that the foundation of the boat was where he began. If after 7 years of working for someone else, starting a boat,,, would have made story. Here i think the is in for launching and restarting all over again (due to a simple mistake made by a rookie, in the foundation of the boat). I wish him luck, but would not waste the time watching his channel.

    • @daniel_charms
      @daniel_charms Год назад +3

      Naah... Ask any boatbuilder on RUclips - while they might have a dozen different ways of doing things they'll all tell you not to worry because Steve knows what he's doing. It's not like he's making things up as he goes: he's been thinking things through for far longer than seven years, he's got drawings and calculations to work from, dozens of books to consult, experts he can rely on. It will all work out fine.

  • @Footballislife1900
    @Footballislife1900 Год назад

    All the rich people complaining about climate change but yet continue cutting down all the trees for housing and warehouses. Stop chopping down all trees. Also the rich people need to stop flying jets dock the yachts and stop being hypocritical

  • @carlosethangodinez6656
    @carlosethangodinez6656 Год назад

    Uhoh please plant more trees stop deforestation

    • @dejorgensen10
      @dejorgensen10 Год назад +4

      They actually explain how they harvest the trees. It's selective cutting at it's best and they use all that they can. Plus the trees are on his property planted by his ancestors. When you cut large trees in a densely forested area, you create room for future saplings to grow.

    • @themister3865
      @themister3865 Год назад

      Carlos, I guess that I can assume that you live in a mud hut. What is your house made out of? Uhoh, perhaps its constructed of some wood products. You look silly with your comment regarding the construction of this boat.

    • @ChrisShute62
      @ChrisShute62 Год назад

      Carlos, you have wrongly concluded that Steve Dennett is some kind of old-school pillager of the environment. Regular followers of the project will be pleased to correct you. Much of the tooling equipment has been rescued and recycled. Surplus tools, and help was passed on to the Sailcargo Project in Costa Rica, where giant wooden sailing ships are being built to replace environmentally less-responsible steel boats. Chopping down trees is not always evil. Surviving in a complex and challenging environment will take more than the creation of a few more National Parks for rich folks to fly to in jet planes. Governments have the power to do great things to manage global challenges. Individuals have the ability to question, dream, invent, persuade, and inspire. Watch the video again and perhaps you'll see something else.

    • @briansaben5697
      @briansaben5697 Год назад

      @@themister3865 No need to be nasty. There are ways to responsibly harvest lumber. Nothing wrong with planting trees to replace those there harvested.

  • @billmartin4602
    @billmartin4602 Год назад +2

    Great story. If you like boat building may I suggest checking out Sampson boat co. on RUclips. It’s about saving a historic sailing yacht. Not built from scratch but it might as well have been.

  • @willyjilly9684
    @willyjilly9684 Год назад +2

    I've been making lumber from trees for wood projects around the house. It's a lot of fun 🪵

  • @ReiMonCoH
    @ReiMonCoH Год назад

    I’m glad to see you involved Alex.👍🏻
    But, this getting famous thing…… 🤔🤔
    You know what Dave Chappelle says, “once you get famous, you can’t never get Unfamous”

  • @BallardBaller
    @BallardBaller Год назад +2

    Watch Talley Ho.. Real deal

  • @johnmyers9811
    @johnmyers9811 Год назад

    #followyourdreams

  • @bzig8988
    @bzig8988 Год назад

    Nothing says I need a hobby to get away from the wife like I'm going to build a boat , made from trees in my yard... drops it in water and sails away

  • @bldlightpainting
    @bldlightpainting Год назад +1

    Some really freaky people among those helpers, such as if your wife has bigger biceps than you, you have issues, along with allowing sexual deviants to work on your boat is never a good idea.

  • @redneckhippiefreak
    @redneckhippiefreak Год назад

    Been watching ever since they poured the lead Kiel..The first time.. XP What an adventure and it hasn't even launched yet.