Installing Bulkhead and Galley Stove - Episode 207 - Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
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- Опубликовано: 31 мар 2022
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Evan at MS Fabrication in Dorchester, Massachusetts finished an important stainless steel surround that serves as the home for the galley stove. That means that in this week's video, in goes the three-burner, propane, Dickinson Mediterranean marine cookstove. But first, some problem solving.
After realizing that there would 1 1/4"-worth of extra space alongside the gimballed stove, Steve and KP brainstormed about how that seemingly small slot might make a smart storage solution as a magnetic knife block and for cookie sheet stowage.
Then we discuss the Nanni marine diesel installation with a seasoned mechanic well versed in the art of setting up remote and easy-to-reach and easy-to-inspect filters, dipsticks, and expansion tanks. We're thankful for Fred from Hansen Marine-cheers for his time and talent!
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Acorn to Arabella is a boat building project taking place in Granby, Massachusetts. Steve started as an amateur boat builder building a 38' wooden boat in his 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 he and the crew 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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KP: "That's new to me, I can't trust it."
Steve: "OK, go stand below and underneath while I lower it, it's a 'trust exercise'..."
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What an interesting man Fred is. You could listen to him for hours. So much knowledge.
This is the finest brain-food on the internet. Happy Friday, Happy April, and Happy Day!
Happy Friday, Charles!
Fred speaks with the subtle authority of someone who has solved more problems on boat engines than we could imagine. Thanks for contributing your expertise, Fred!
We’re thankful for sure!
Not a word of a lie: A2A is top drawer in my emotional first aid kit. I can't entirely place my finger on why this journey is so comforting to me, but in no small part it's because of the brilliant and beautiful people involved. Thanks for doing what you do.
Totally agree!
Its just pure joy watching two absolute craftsmen working together to solve a problem
Thanks, Jeffrey! Happy Friday!
Even better if it's all manner of craftspeople, like on A2A
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I really appreciate how Steve is a teacher, fellow traveler and student. The more I watch the series and see how the entire project (not just Arabella) develops the more I realise how impressive Steve is. Keep up the great work all of you, it continues to be a wonderful effort and inspiration to us all.
Thank you very much for those kind words, Paul.
I didn't really understand a word Fred was saying but it was completely satisfying. GENIUS at work.
The knowledge that Fred has is countless
You have to love Fred’s 35 plus years of boat engine knowledge, “Priceless”. You guys got lucky bringing him on board!
Ben Ben Ben!!!!
That groove beginning ~7 minutes while Steve is making the knife block. Dude, it's killer. Killer.
I love to see people who seem energetic and excited about what they do even after decades of work. Fred seemed to be that way. Confident, and takes a lot of pride in his knowledge! I continue to enjoy what you all are doing!
Keep up the good work! Thanks for letting us come along! :)
Rather than fit a hatch just to reach the engine dipstick, extend the dipstick tube using copper pipe and curve it towards the forward engine bulkhead. Fasten the mouth of the tube there. Make up a longer dipstick, or just extend the existing stick. Have a grip ring and sealing cap over the pipe. This method is often done on excavators and trucks where the dipstick is hard to reach and they can often be 3-4 feet long.. Even the gearbox dipstick can be done the same way. More likely to check the oil if it is quick and easy to do. Put your filters in places where they are accessIble. They don't HAVE to be on the engine. Ask your engine expert about this. Put your prop tube oiler tank up high and where it is easy to get at. Have a see-through plastic one or fit a sight tube. Maybe fit a small gravity feed day fuel tank. Put it out of the way with a change-over tap perhaps in the cockpit. good back up for the fuel pump. DON"T let the engine run out of fuel. Diesel engines hate that and will give you hell. Keep up the good work and good videos, they are very entertaining.
I agree that the simplest way is to modify the dipstick so it is in a convenient location, and to move the air, oil and fuel filters to a spot where they are easily changed and set up so they don’t make a mess when you change them.
Excellent suggestions. Having the filters and dipstick/s on an accessible bulkhead/wall would make maintenance much easier and more likely to occur in a timely manner. Plumbing those things isn't that hard, and pays off in the long run.
Exactly what I was going to suggest...
what about a sight glass, plumbed in parallel with the dipstick? I have seen these used on countless engines
@@bgbthabun627 I'm sorry, but I have to ask. Do you know what a sight glass is?
It is something like a peephole on a door. It is directly on the equipment so you can see the oil or fluid level directly at the level in the equipment. So, therefore, you can't plumb it up to another spot.
Looking fantastic! One suggestion would be to raise your "knife block" so if there are spills on the counter, they don't drain into the knife block. Really enjoy the content!
Or curb it.
She's coming along nicely , that old ti er advice was gold too 👌
Hard to believe theres an oven in Arabella now, what a journey its been so far
Always interesting to see subject experts. Your engine guy is special!
You should add some 'grommet strip' to the edge of the stainless where you cut the hole for the conduits to prevent chafing.
Although it is available commercially, if you only want a small piece, you can make it from cable sheath or plastic pipe, i've used what you call romex, slice the outer sheath down the edge to make the fromet strip
Indeed. You'll be amazed how quickly that stainless steel will cut through that conduit and bam. Short out the boat, maybe start a fire. Was going to comment that then saw this. Can just use electrical tape too. Sheath from a cable/wire.
Great spot. Chafing there would be a very bad thing indeed.
yes, please ease that edge!
Sparky Projects great call! That was bothering me as well. Steve, you can purchase "snake skin" at electrical supply shops. It's sold by the foot. Electrician's frequently use it. It just slides over the SS and covers the edge. You know what, reply with your address and I'll send you a foot of it. I have some left over from a project. I think you might have to loosen up that piece of SS to slide the Snake Skin in.
I saw that and thought the same thing. Should have a 1/4 inch gap between the stainless and power line sheathing, this will allow any vibration with out getting cut.
I'm not really even a boat person. I'm more cars and motorcycles. There's something special about this project. I've been hooked since I saw the keel pour.
I'd like to spend a day hanging out with Fred...so much knowledge
Just some advice from somebody who sailed for many years. While you can and while you can get to it, get rid of the V-belt. Absolutely the best thing I ever did was get a flat belt converted system. Used to change belts continuously. Once the pulleys get surface rust and they will. They eat away the V-belt and leave black dust everywhere and then break always at the worst time and you are always having to adjust it. The flat belt has lasted for many years and not had a single bit of issues. When I got the system I ordered two extra belts and the supplier said why? You will not need them they last for years if not decades. Absolutely one of the best things I’ve ever done. Something to think about.
That's some sage advice, thanks! I've owned 10 keel boats over the past 35 + yrs and I've cursed alternator belts for almost as long. All my engines have been Yanmars (except for on Bukh...ugh!) and I always carry at least 3 spare belts when on extended passage-making/cruising. What did you use for the conversion? Can you share a bit more detail? Thanks v much.
@@williambremner9022 Beta Marine had a set up for marinized Kabota engine.
I'm captivated by what you guys/gals are doing here. Can't wait each week to see that extra progress. You are making a wonderful job of this project and the telling a the story to us mere mortals.
Cheers from Downunder
Thanks, Cameron!
I can't wait to see her in the water keep up the good work. Your getting me itchy for my next project
all of the boats i watch get built rebuilt and retro fitted are captained by such awesome people lots of fun to watch brupeg dangar leo and you svseeker of course i am so glad that i found all of you it always makes my day thank you be well
You put us among great company, Rickey. Thanks for watching!
It’s always nice when most of your day is planning on where the magnets go for your custom knife block that’s going into your wooden boat you just so happens to be building in your backyard…! Blessings to all!
What an amazing journey. Head Chef 🤣Nice work in post!
I love the way so many, show so much skill, all while so much love and respect permeates the workshed. Great work TEAM.
Thanks!
great info on the engine water cooling and back pressure issues , loved the knife block idea making the use of every inch on a boat is important.
Yup, knives and baking sheet stowage, great use of that thin space.
I've been following ya'll since the keel pour, and love seeing the boat grow and take shape over the years.
Glad you’re here for it, Jason!
@@AcornToArabella give Akiva a big hug from us.
Can’t believe how far A’s come. Your commitment to this boat and the quality of her build are top shelf.
So much progress! I worry that once you are done we won't have any boat building to watch ;-)
What a cool guy to work with who listens to his customers.
i just boat refits where you can see the quality of the work done. Awesome job guys ...
In my career, I followed the plans and specifications for the construction of millions and millions of dollars worth of commercial retail construction. I kept a blue water skiff in Baja and learned how much more they can take than their skipper could stand! In my youth, I lived aboard and helped maintain the famous ships of the San Francisco Maritime museum before they were open to the public. I built a Chesapeake Bay Skipjack model to excruciating detail, but I never ever considered carving a sea-going wooden sculpture of such richness and beauty as you've created before our envious eyes. I worked in twenty US states and had to hire a lot of strangers who claimed to be journeyman carpenters. I learned to make my initial judgment based on seeing the toolbox they brought to work. I have a huge admiration for Steve's attention to detail. I know his chisels are razor sharp. I'm confident his toolbox would pass my test! I hope I live to see some sailing adventures too.
I never knew that the plumbing for the engine was so complicated, but it does make sense. 😀👍
It's really only difficult if you don't want to sink.
You are in the best of hands with Fred!! He is an old friend of mine and truly brilliant. Fred has several US patents to his name.
Excellent! We didn’t know that! Thanks for sharing.
It's great when people bring professionals in to share their wisdom and offer advice. None of us knows it all. It will be great when you are sailing, but will miss videos like this.
When you put the roof on the house, but a brass loop in the ceiling right above the stove. You can easily rig some ropes to lift the stove to do maintenance while underway.
*- Nice Stove Gimble set up, Steve. AND... Nice Knife storage board & Cookie Sheets Storage. **18:40*
Keep it up, Steve, KP and Annie!
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The dipstick issue is a perfect case of the devil in the details. Getting that ironed out now is brilliant.
Looking good!
"Perfect is good enough." Nice moto.
Cheers from Alaska
There are a number of solutions to the oil level checking. There are several electronic "dipsticks", Intellistick inc being one. This enables real time monitoring of oil levels and as a bonus has contaminate sensors as well. As I understand it it uses the current dipstick aperture so the original dipstick can be used as a backup. Might be worth having a look.
Never happen. Runs counter to the A2A gestalt.
Yes some cars have electronic dipsticks, and like with cars it has to be level for a good mesurement.
I dont agree on using that on a boat like this, Mecanical dipstick is the way to go.
@@marinussnijder7941 as does a manual dipstick and it does solve the access problem is all. May be a cleaner solution with far less hassle.
I don’t think we’re averse to electronics on this boat, as everyone will shortly see. A carvel hull doesn’t mean a 1930s interior. 👍🏼
LOVE the twin peaks subtheme in the intro music!
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very spiffy and crafty episode!
I always like the technical info. I'm from Minnesota but find ship building fascinating.
We’re glad you’re tuning in, JM!
Glad you are fitting a diesel motor good advice Fair Winds !
Great episode. Fred really knows his stuff!
Good morning to all from Siesta key Florida
Good morning and happy Friday, William!
Nice knife solution, keep up the good work guys. Here is my friendly, constructive and encouraging comment. Great video too just by the way.
Thank you for making my Friday.
And thanks for watching, Michael!
I enjoyed that engine guy and his talk. Love the little details like siphon being centered above engine so it's always higher than engine. Makes sense, but something you might not think of.
If/when you come to fit any kind of compass sensor don't forget those fine (or was it six) rare-earth magnets. Sensors are often fitted somewhere down below, away from the steering compass, engine and so on and you could wonder why it starts giving some wild readings!
It’ll be far from it, good thoughts, Brian.
@Brian King @Acorn2Arabella A very good important comment. The magnetized knife blades, lying on a cutting board next to bread or cheese or chopped chives... that knife is able to affect magnetic-field sensitive devices. You will have an additional matter to keep in mind with the magnetized knife blades as well as the magnets. Continuing to enjoy the build and the channel (since the keel lead pour, and I went back to the earlier lumbering as well. )
I am a learner. I love learning and watching skilled craftsmen. I will NEVER build a boat but enjoy watching you build yours! You guys are great! Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much for being here to watch, Ben!
Moving forward to horizon float day .
So cool watching .
Thanks for being here, Anthony!
I love it... Perfect is good enough. Your next merch phrase. Awesome job
Nice work everyone 👏 it's all coming together.
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What a cool episode. Steve: What are we gonnna do with that inch and a quarter space? KP: Storage.. Laughed so much. The knife block is an awesome idea. And the guys from the marine engine company, WOW. Couldn't take it in quick enough. So much knowledge. Hello from North Wales.
Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching!
I like how these come out at 07:00 Bahamas time, gives me time to watch before work.
Every Friday, 7 am. Thanks for watching!
Keep up the GREAT WORK on your BOAT !
Thank you very much for the encouragement! 🙌🏼
Wonderful craftsmanship!
Thank you, John!
Very cool! Great problem-solving and discussions
Thanks! 🙌🏼
Cool job mounting the stove.
Love it when the experts show up for teaching/suggestion time!!
Hi Steve and Team, once again I am enchanted by your project and your progress, as a designer, I know the devil is in the detail and I am impressed with your solutions as Arabella progresses and your build strategies bear fruit and frustrations. The knife block is a lovely touch. Asking for help from experts is so very necessary and I love that your team is humble enough to heed advice and make decisions for your ultimate goals. House top gloat made me laugh, planned or not, take the wins. I hope when the boat is wet it may find its way south and we might meet you in Melbourne Australia or at the Boat festival in Hobart.
Hobart seems like an absolute dream of a show. Thank you for your high praise, Simon. It means a lot.
Nice work on the stove folks. Real nice guess work too.
Thanks!
Thanks for another great episode.
Thanks for watching and for the kind words!
have been watching since the trees were cut. I'm 90 yrs old. Guys, hope i can make it to launch time.
Hope to see you there, Gerald! Open house is may 7&8 this year.
Moving the dip stick is actually quite easy. All you have to do is get an universal aftermarket dip stick & weld the tube in a forward location with access to the lowest part of the oil pan. After putting the correct amount of oil minus one quart according to the manufacturer you can mark the new dip stick for the minimum add a quart and mark the maximum. You can either remove & seal the original dip stick or just keep it, it wouldn't hurt anything if it was still on the engine.
Thanks for sharing!
That's what I absolutely like about the arabella build. Fiddling around with spaces, coming up with those ideas like the knife block. I love it!
To quote Steve “That was the Bee’s knee’s” great episode! Stove looks great!
Another interesting and educational episode - thanks all!
As you're thinking about engine systems and still able to move the engine, I would recommend installing a permanent hose to the drain plug on the crankcase. An appropriate fitting on the other end will make future oil changes much easier and more complete than the dip stick tube suck out method.
Always give the thumbs up as I have never watched a bad episode. Amazing work and great people to watch and learn from. Thank you Arabella crew.
Thanks, Matt!
Nice to see the stove installed. I'm sure that even with the diesel running there will be minimal vibration, but I would still shy away from the left hand side of the stove surround touching the electrical conduit at all. It wouldn't take much vibration at all for the thin stainless to cut through the the conduit and into the wiring. For the diesel dipstick, check out automotive aftermarket parts for relocating dipsticks. There are many applications out there that may work and some long enough to even have the end on a horizontal plate right above the fridge.
That stove and motor are really nice, great choice!
I love the way you are utilising every bit of space to become storage, even the small amount at the side of the cooker for cookie trays, after all you can’t go on a long cruise without cookies 😊another amazing video
Looks awesome, can't wait to see it in person in may!!
Good Friday from Poland! Thanks for another great episode! Already can't wait for another one :)
Evan does beautiful work. He takes pride in what he does.
Looking great. She's coming along. Good work this week. Keep it up :-)
That knife block was a really good idea and well executed too!
Another great episode - love how you're figuring out how to use even slivers of space!
Fred is a beast!!
Love the channel. The dip stick from a motor home transmission is huge. Its made out of steel tipped cable and runs from the trans to the front of the radiator. Think there is room for that on your boat- you wouldn't even need to open the box.
Love the secure knife setup, I wondered where that was going... the diesel exhaust routing was really interesting. No wonder that HE wrote the book. Wow, things I never knew or even thought of re inboard engines. Super job everyone! Great video, many thanks!
What a great group of people you have working together on this.
Well done! Enjoyed every moment of this stage in a very challenging journey. Thank you.
Thanks, Thomas!
You know, I remember thinking when you got the engine that there might be an issue getting to the dip stick. OMG they can move the dip stick! Picking my jaw up off the table I must say it's something I would never have considered, well done.
I'm loving my hoodie BTW
Thanks for your support! Glad you’re liking it!
This Fred is a real resource. great clip.
I love how the interior is coming along. Looking great!
Fred seems like a great guy to have onside too.
I love watching this puzzle coming together . . Thanks for the videos.
Good morning! Such a productive video. Arabella is really coming along and I'm excited with the progress!
It was cool to see everyone working together and figuring things out. Also, I was blown away at the knowledge of the boat engine experts. Thanks again for sharing.
Thanks for watching, Michael!
Head Chef!! 👨🍳
Awesome video
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Really liked the creative solution to fit the galley stove! Knife block and cookie pan storage… genius! Props to KP for the idea. There’s nothing like warm cookies on a cold day or any day for that matter! As always, Friday is my favorite day because of Arabella. Keep up the great work!!!
Great video guys. I love the planning and execution of said plans. Utilising the spaces around the stove impressed me. Keep up the great work.
great work guys. i'm really appreciating all of Steve's new titles too :)
Top notch mechanic, great drawing, good luck with dip stick extension
It’ll be an adventure!