Working Towards the Galley & Alix Update - Episode 183 - Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- Oh what a tangled web we weave! Anyone will tell you about the compromises in nearly all liveaboard choices, and to be sure at least a vast majority of cubic inches are considered and cogitated upon, this week's episode takes a hard 90-degree turn into an area of the boat we thought we'd be able to leave for another few weeks.
That sends us on a flashback to a couple of months ago, when Steve and Carolyn went to town on some locust for an important piece of the galley that we've kept off to the side for some time. We do plenty of work that we don't show in these videos in between the half-week of sanding this and that or while we wait for multiple coats of sealer, varnish, primer, or paint.
Alix gives us an update at the top of the episode-he'll be setting up his own workshop, looking after his dad at home, and hopes to take on Arabella projects that he can work on there.
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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 a 38' wooden boat in Steve's 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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Somehow this felt like a “Mom and Dad won’t be living together anymore…” episode. Then that throwback intro, remembering the way things were.
Life's little foibles
Goid to see Alix is back. It's been fun watching his skills develop over the past 5 years. Can't wait to see what he does to his shop and what kind of boat he gets.
So glad to see you Alix. Glad your father is better as well
Alix back and the old intro, I'm getting a bit nostalgic. Feels like yesterday that there was nothing but a hole in the ground, getting readied for a keel to be poured in it. You've come a long way since then and I feel privileged to be able to watch this beautiful project progress. You are my weekly dose of dopamine.
Love the old intro!
@@eoghanbishop9745 yes I too love the old one. Nostalgia lol
Note: never place a head facing fore and aft. Always place a head facing port or starboard because in a heavy seaway it is much harder to stay on said head if the boat is pitching port to starboard or reverse. It is always easier to maintain balance if you can brace yourself port to starboard because the boat pitches most violently that way rather than bow to stern. I have crossed the Atlantic three times and the Pacific five times in stormy seas. You are going to have more violent motion across the hull than lengthwise. Just a tip from a 69 year old sailor. I have been on boats with both setups, in my experience it is always easier to stay seated when the head is port to starboard than bow to stern.
Imagine sitting on the toilet with the boat heeled 30 degrees on either tack. While this type of heel makes doing your business difficult with the toilet facing the center of the boat, it'll be almost impossible to get the job done with the toilet located fore and aft as shown in the video.
I don't like boats, I don't like sailing, and I don't like working with wood. But Fridays are special and I love watching craftspeople work and use their skills. Cant wait until the channel starts to follow your adventures on the high seas. The last series that intrigued me was the Jessica Watson circumnavigation of the world. Strange that I appreciate something that isn't my thing but, admire effort and craftsmanship.
If you enjoy Sailing stories, have a look at Sailing Uma. An odd young couple bought an old 70's 32 foot lump. They made a marvelous all electric high tech ship out of it. Their journey started 7 years ago, sailing the world. They just got to the northest town on Danemark, way past the Artic circle. Amazing syories !
Well I love both wood sailboats and Sailing, and have had the pleasure of doing some of what they are doing on my on sailboat that was from the 1920's. However we do get to share watching someone presenting their craftsmanship. If you have not watched Leo's channel rebuilding Tally Ho. Check it out, you will not be disappointed.
I too am only interested in making artisanal code.
I want to build or restore a wooden boat so bad, But I get seasick faster you could count to ten and I don't like fish. Very bad preconditions eh?
Check out the Finding Avalon channel to see a young Australian couple that did a circumnavigation. They got home during the beginning of Covid, so you can binge the whole journey. I miss their Videos.
Steve, make an air intake duct for the stove in the way that fire takes air for combustion from outside, and not the warm air from inside. that will save you tons of fuel.
Always a great relaxing way to kick off Friday. Glad to hear the good news. Congratulations Alix! Have a great weekend everyone.
Good morning Akiva and Crew :-) welcome home Alix good to hear your Dads okay :-)
It’s crazy to see how far the intro has come since this was the regular one! Of course it’s so nostalgic to see this one again, but it also just shows how much incredible work Ben has done for the channel.
It is so good to see Alix back! How cool your dad is doing well enough to bring you home. Congratulations on the new home and a place for your dad to live. It will be nice to have him close. I am so happy for you all. Nice to see your face! Akiva! Good to see your happy face too! Happy Friday guys!
Happy Friday, Kathy!
Ahhhhh it's so good to have another video from y'all. It's a nice, weekly, breath of fresh air.
Welcome back Alix! Nice to see you smiling face again!
Glad everyone’s doing well, good luck to Alix on the new house, and yay for the return of the intro theme!
Really liked seeing the throwback intro.
There’s a whole bunch of folks out here who echo with excitement.
As someone who’ll likely never sail, much less construct, my own vessel, I feel fortunate for being able to experience this process, with all it’s worries and wonder.
Glad things are well with you Alix!
I’ve been able to spend a lot of time with my own pere lately. At this stage in life, it’s a treasure.
All the best ahead for each of you 🤙
Thanks for being here on the journey!
100% love the old intro
Three cheers for bringing back the original theme song. Would love to continue to hear it from time to time for those allowed to have been following since the early days.
I’m so happy the original intro is back.
It’s awesome.
That intro is so good
Thank you for the old intro. Honestly it’s probably the best one. Alix welcome back glad your father is doing better and congratulations on the purchase of your home.
Absolutely astonishing work! I'm one of the many that joined at the lead pour and it is a really exiting journey. Thank you for all the work you put into documenting this project! Greetings from Germany
Yeah - it was the lead pour that drew me in. I was like, “What are these folks doin’” - been hooked ever since…Always inspired by the channel
Yep yep, my first episode was the ballast pour as well.
Same for me. When they poured that lead, I thought "what the heck are these guys are doing ?"😳 Then I realized or heard that was a keel for a boat... What kind of boat does need such a massive keel ??😳
Rest is history. A great story at that ! Awesome !
Great news Alix! I salute you and all those who look back to take care of parents! It's reciprocated love!
The boat is shaping nicely! Looking forward to launch day!
Good to see your back Alix you go for it fella
Great to see the throwback to the old intro. Welcome back Alix!
That is so funny. My son has just purchased his first bare land and we have been discussing the importance of building the shop first since everything to come flows from an organized shop space. Build your shop/barn first and live in it while you build your future. Just say no to foolish unnecessary debt! That is what will set you free.
Hi. Alex: your decision, and that of your significant other, is so heartwarming. Taking in a parent is never easy but you will never regret the opportunity to help your dad. I’m pretty pretty old and never had kids. So from my point of view, you are a mensch!
Is mensch Yiddish? I know i could Google it but what does it mean?
Yes. Somebody who does something so kind and unselfish.
Welcome back Alix.
It’s Friday night and what better way to end it is watching the guys working on Arabella. Great to see old credits again and better still Alix!
Great to see you bud.
I think you need to consider the way the toilet faces. Much of the sailing is done at an angle, and you'd be leaning sideways and trying not to fall off! But turn the toilet through 90 deg to face across the boat and the you're either leaning back, or forward and bracing with your feet. Much more satisfactory!
Guess I could see this comming.
Best of luck Alex in whatever way you will go.
Great to see you back Alix!! Off to watch the episode, love what you guys are doing.
Hope you guys all have babies soon. We need more people like you.
Whoa! Let them finish the boat and get married first! Too many hazards to have little ones in the mix. You put down your hammer, turn to grab more nails and go back to a hammer that is now missing. I spend more than eight hours a day with a two year old and nothing is sacred. Everything now becomes theirs. And nothing is ever where you put it last. It makes any chore or job take longer than you planned. But then again teaching your kids how to use all those tools early gives them a jump on their schooling.
Welcome Back Alix!! You look healthy! As a sailor and someone who has years working on boats, I love to see your input and help on this project, but know this; If you were to move on from this project right now, you have so much to be proud of! Very few people have ever pulled off the longevity and and dedication that you and Steve have (there are people who have done it for longer, but they're presently in the "marine insane asylum" and are not available at this time for comment! "Build, dream, repair, film........and then start over!" Good Luck! DD
The old intro!
Progress is being made. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.
"Alix will get a boat". I don't think that prediction pays out anything at this point. :) Glad to hear your Dad is doing ok, and will be joining you at home!
I love how much you said in such a short sentence -- too short to even read between the lines.
That counter top is a beauty👌
Love the throwback intro!!
Great to hear the update Alix, and awesome you can have your Dad with you!!! That time will be precious!
Good afternoon Alex and Steve,
Glad to hear that your dad is doing better and Congratulation Alix on you and your girlfriend new home and I hope that everything will work out with bringing dad over to live with you all. I will support your project as I have done Steve and yours.
Immediate smile on my face to see Alix!!
Very glad you got the old theme song back
Welcome back Alix!!!
Keep up the good work! Greetings from Sweden!
Great to see Alix back. Everything looks great!
Great to see Alix back! Glad to hear family is okay! Congrats on the house!
With several cabinets on board, finding things in a hurry, especially if someone else stowed the items, usually involved digging through 3 or 4 areas before finding what was needed. I found a bunch of old brass 'card catalog tag frames'. Two or three on each cabinet door allowed an identifying tag to be inserted with the important items listed, Big first aid kit, bung plugs, hose clamps and spare drive belts (the adjustable length "keyhole" type)... Now, even guests could find emergency supplies when needed. And the polished brass looked like original equipment...
Build that head with cardboard walls around your toilet in the house, to learn how it really works. I think you'll find that more room is required for dropping and retrieving your drawers.
I was going to say the same thing. make sure to really test all "real world" movements when you're in the head. if you've ever tried to use an airplane bathroom you'll know exactly how difficult not enough room is.
Yeah managing motions under motion can be a thing. You need room enough to move and deal with your drawers yet an ability to wedge yourself in when a high sea is running. Hand holds for the performance when either standing or seated come in very handy.
And make sure you do it with multiple layers of cold weather gear and then foulweather gear on top of that. For authenticity, have the clothing wet, and yourself cold. Finally, allow for the movement and compromised balance in stormy sea conditions.
Good to see you Alex. Glad you and your dad are well!
Happy faces make happy viewers. Welcome back Alix. Best wishes to your father. Tell him he's fortunate to have such a loving son.
Welcome back, Alix!
You’ve had a good teacher.
Good episode. I'm happy to see Alix and to know he's doing well. Awesome that he's bringing his father here! I love the block galley counter! It's beautiful. Take care and see you next week!
Happy Friday, Patricia!
Welcome back Alix!!
Glad to see you back, Alix, and to hear the good news. The look on your face says it all.
Great to see Alix and hear the theme music. We missed them both!
The music at 24:20 onwards sounds like "married to the sea" which ive always kinda liked.
Lars Fredriksen and the bastards. I checked
Alix, nice to see you back
Welcome back Alix! Watching you go from complete novice woodworker to now branching out on your own has been amazing. Can’t wait to see what you create in your shop.
Love seeing the original title sequence!
Great intro. Welcome back Alix. Glad your dad is doing okay.
Inside is really starting to come together. It's fun to imagine visually what things will look as you're doing the mock-up.
Keep up the great work all!
Missed you Alix. Glad you are back.
Steve hope you are keeping an eye on the weight of things so that they can be balanced out port and starboard
Glad to see you back, Alex. Glad your dad is doing better and that when you are an old man your dad is still there with you.
Very glad to hear everything is going well, these videos always brighten my weekend.
Great episode - thanks for sharing!
No matter what, family is first. Love that you back Alix, cheers to many more adventures!
You could make that toilet movable, on little linear rails so it slides aft through the bulkhead under some bunk back there and clears more space for showering in the wet area.
Ideal when there is no attached plumbing
Super interesting!
@@davidantill6949 no plumbing as it is a composting toilet
Seems unnecessarily complex. You could just slide the toilet on the floor.
@@rickfletcher8389 Thanks, I am aware .Perhaps I should have used the word "as" instead of "when"
Great to see you back Alix. Feels normal again. Thanks.
Great work Guy's, nice to see Alix & Caroline great team there, have a nice day & Stay Safe !!!.
That countertop is going to look awesome! very nice job!
My so will be five this coming February and I have been watching you guys build this boat from the beginning. Has to be close to six years now. I love watching this channel and project unfold and develop. Keep the content coming.
*son
Love the throwback titles! Alix great to see you back, and glad to hear that things are going well with your dad!
Rather than stainless, I would consider copper. It distributes hear better ALOT easier to work with. Anit bacterial and warmer to look at.
That’s a beautiful idea, though the rest of the fittings (sink, oven, etc) are stainless, so steel lining would fit. Perhaps a steel catch pan for the ash and a copper lining for the bulkhead?
@@SaffronMilkChap thought that myself but it was the wall lining I was thinking of.
Yes, 16 or 20 oz. cold roll would work nicely.
Great show.. thanks for posting it. Cheers..
That is so good to hear, Alix! I wish you, your projects and your family all the best
It is so good to see you back and to hear your father is well, Alix!
Nice to see Alix. Great progress with the interior, Steve.👍👍
Can't do without Alix.
Happy Arabella Day, everyone. Great news Alix. Welcome back. And congratulations, all great news.
Great to hear Alix’s new plans! I can basically see (and work out in my mind) how these things have evolved and I am very happy how you guys were able to work all that out among friends!
The Wet Room is a feature that every liveaboard should have in the 21st Century!
And that Kitchen Mockup is impressive!
You guys never stop to amaze!
Thanks for posting and sharing. The galley counter looks great. Nice to hear from
Alix.
Thank you for the update. And THANK YOU for bringing back the original intro music!!!
Oh it was so lovely seeing the old intro! Good to be back!
Great! Good to see you. Glad you're dad is doing ok.
Having lived aboard a motorsailor with a tiny head for many years I can assure you more room is required for your head. Ours was tiny and really wish it had been larger. Can’t really shower if you can’t raise your arms. We turned our crapper on a diagonal which gave more leg room and actually made it easier to brace oneself in a seaway and easier to “land and launch” from the seat. Being tightly closed in during one’s quality time is really quite uncomfortable, and we all want comfort while processing our thoughts and meals. As for the wood stove maybe a copper pan? Would look nice with the ports and port lights. Keep on truckin folks.
Thanks for watching and for sharing your experience.
More like contemplation time while evacuating ……..
Awesome new episode!! Sweet!! 👀👍🎉
Hi Steve & gang, I own a vintage Airstream restoration shop in Upstate NY. When we are doing custom interiors, we build full scale mock-ups using luan, firing strips & sheetrock screws. This saves on a lot of potential build mistakes. I worked in the Industrial Design industry for 24 years & we always did mock -ups. Its amazing how the design will evolve after seeing & moving around inside it. Its well worth the extra time spent, plus its a great motivator, seeing what it'll look like in the end. PS love the vids : )
Feelgood Friday with the Alix Update, early intro/theme and Akiva cameo. Thanks for all that and the 5 years it represents.
Really nice to see you guys reunited.
Loved seeing Alex and also loved hearing thé old intro ! Sutch à good feeling, we realise how far your projet has gone !
Alix is the soul and heart of this project. It may be the case, as far as I have gathered from watching this channel from its initiation, that Steve and Alix have steadily grown apart, perhaps due to the uneven and unjust distribution of wealth and control. Some time ago, Steve had argued that since he 'owns all the property, all the lumber, shop and other resources, that it only makes sense that he should own the entire boat'. (paraphrasing from a video from quite some time ago). I'd argue that it is the other way around -- owning acres of land, a house, endless resources, machines and infrastructure should only warrant such a privileged person to share this creation, with such a brother. I am very much looking forward to the independent channel with Alix as the star of the show. I am willing to take flak from the community. (I do hope I am wrong on this one -- just spilling my gut feeling here)
Hi! Annie B here. I think that would be my take too, if I didn’t know these people and how it all started. Steve invited his friend, for personal reasons, to come live and work with him on a project he’d have done with or without video documentation or help. People don’t grow apart always for any reason other than time, as change is inevitable. As for privilege, Steve didn’t pick where he was born, but as far as I’ve been able to tell, he knows the treasure he’s surrounded by (wood, talented friends, a secure place to live) and has applied it well. He works hard, hires friends, is thankful for help, and shows gratitude. We don’t get personal on this channel because, well, it’s not Our Way. Suffice to say that I understand your take, but respectfully must simply say that your speculation is off, and I know it comes from a place of care. Thanks so much for watching.
@@AcornToArabella Thank you for the reply. I will keep my ears perked for other, less biased, community-delivered observations.
Good to hear about your dad Alix. Congrats on getting your own place. Good luck.
Alix, great to see you back, and nice to hear of your future plans as Arabella moves into a different phase and how you will transition into a different role as you build your life for the future, and Steve continues focusing on his future. It appears as though your paths are heading in different directions as life happens and decisions have to be made as to how one wants to live their life. Best wishes to you and your future endeavors as you expand upon your skills!
Welcome back Alix! Great countertop!
Love the OG intro. Awesome treat
A couple of things about wood stoves: if you want to limit the amount of steel around the stove (it's not nice to look at) a glass panel above a nice wood floor is ideal. It's more insulating, too. For the draft, you can buy an electric fan or a wind-driven one for the top of the stovepipe. The cabin is relatively small, and smoke will fill it up in no time if the wind blows wrong.
Good to see Alix back!
Good to see you again Alix and good to hear about your dad. 🙂👍
Glad dad is doing well. He will love it here with you Alix. It's been a long time to be at this point of the inside construction. Looking good.
Salt & Tar have a sink in their heads made of wood and slides back under the side deck to leave room for showering
So nice to have Alex back. and the old intro was just sweet icing on the cake
Alix, congratulations on being a homeowner! So good to see you back and I hope you know you were missed but family first always. Having your father home with you will be awesome and take the stress off you. Smart move on using the original intro, time flies doesn't it? Keep up the good work and energy.
My goodness that countertop is going to be beautiful. Seeing the grain appear as the power planer went over it made my jaw drop. Just incredible
Next week we will oil it! I think you’re really gonna enjoy that.
@@AcornToArabella aha now I understand the block I got when I swung by! :D Thanks for a wonderful journey so far!
A nova abertura dos vídeos está uma beleza, parabéns, bom ver o Alix novamente, e Steve, o seu trabalho está excelente.