Best In Show and Motoring to Bristol - Episode 273 - Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
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- Опубликовано: 20 июл 2023
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From Mattpoisett to Mystic to Bristol, we go from boat show to a short-term home base, take many visitors on board, and motor along to new horizons... just around the corner. We still see people we know wherever we go, though, getting some big hellos from boats passing by.
As far as projects are concerned, we fire up the water maker, which is a high-pressure, reverse-osmosis system that desalinates sea water. Since it's removing dissolved salts, yes it does indeed remove bacteria and viruses as well, which are larger than salts. Satchel does some good explanations on how to start a water maker for the first time. TDS stands for total dissolved solids. What's the power draw on the 12 V electrical system? How much water can this water maker put out?
The last few minutes are a nature show. Enjoy!!
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Acorn to Arabella is a wooden boat building project taking place in Granby, Massachusetts. Steve started as an amateur wooden boat builder building a 38' wooden sailboat 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 classic wooden boats command. This ultimate DIY boatbuilding project will continue well past launch, when he and the crew will travel and learn to cruise aboard the handmade wooden boat that they've built. Just kidding about all that, this channel is about a Siberian Laika named Akiva.
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I just love Steve's roles in the credit sequence each week.
Yeah, last weeks was gold!
That guy yelling “Arabella!” as y’all went by, just so fun to think you’ve built a boat that other sailors recognize on sight, who’ve probably watched your progress building it! Great job and safe travels!!
Yeah, that was pretty cool!
Been following since the day you posted the lead keel pour and I've never commented but I just had to say your smile on the thumbnail to this video is possibly the most wholesome thing I've seen since before covid, Steve.
You earned it, bud. Your attention to detail, perfectionism, and ability to stay focused on your task is 100% why you're holding that trophy. Congratulations!
Cheers!
Dear Steve, Anne and all others who worked on Arabella,
It’s nice and interesting to see how everything on Arabella is working and how the boat is sailing by her engine. Also her dinghy Victoria is nice built and looks perfect on board. For us this dinghy is rather wobbly and very small as Steve wasn’t able to sit in the back of the dinghy after the electric outboard engine was mounted. Possibly this can be solved by a distance mounted outboard motor mount in style of the beautiful built dinghy. Willeke and I wish the crew of Arabella a lot of happy moments with all kind of destinations and send you love from The Netherlands
its seems the lead keel was where a lot of people joined the journy.
@@TheDevilWAH The RUclips algorithm knows what we'll like... it knows...
@@TheDevilWAHI think it was probably the first one that “went viral” on the algorithm, and probably got A2A in front of so many more viewers. I know I don’t have a big interest in boats, but a massive lead pour in someone’s back yard? Sure I’ll watch that! And A2A has been my Friday ritual ever since. Sometimes the algorithm knows best!
After the hustle leading up to launch, these last couple of videos have a nice, quiet, more relaxed pace to them. I hope the crew are enjoying the change of pace too!
Such a deserved award. Its not just about the boat, its the insperation that it has brought, sharing the journy, the community that has built up around it. 7 years you have been telling a story, and what an amazing story it has been.
Can't believe how well Akiva has adapted to life on the sea. He looks so happy.
just jumped right into Victoria like he's been doing that his whole life!
A few days ago I rowed my homemade dinghy past a nice looking double-ender in Bristol harbor, and it took a day or two before I realized that it was Arabella! Enjoy your stay in Bristol, let me know if you want to go for a sail
Using any form of navigational device that keeps you off the rocks isn't cheating. Remember Rule #1, "Keep the water out of the boat". Great to see Arabella floating and moving under her own power. Congratulations to everyone who made her possible.
I've been watching these episodes for ages and trying to figure out why I think Anne is sooo adorable, and I finally figured it out! She reminds me SO MUCH of my own sister, who of course is the coolest person in the world to me, so that might explain it! What awesome people became involved with this as time progressed :)
Awww shucks. Thanks so much. 😊 -Anne
It was so lovely to drive down with my kids and actually stand on the boat I had watched every friday being put together. I think it was one of your early videos several years ago that got me thinking about New England and when the opportunity came up, we packed up and moved to NH and we're loving it! Thanks for being an inspiration Steve. Happy sailing.
Wow, the Rock and Snow tee shirt! Hats off for that! A great little climbing shop in New Paltz. Our first trip to the Gunks in 1985, I pulled up and walked into the store to buy a guide book. My wife was still asleep in the camper parked outside. She wandered in a short while later and asked "Where are we?". The clerk, without hesitation, told her "Wake up, you're going climbing."
Thanks for a great video and congratulations on your award. A couple of things came to mind while watching. If you are going to tow Victoria much then don’t rely on a single tow point; make a rope bridle and attach to strong points on Victoria. A second tow line would also help. The other thing was that, since younger sailors may be watching, it would be good to show that you wear life jackets when using Victoria. You are probably great swimmers but not everyone will be. You can show a good example.
Sure wish I could have made it down for the launch, at 90 I don't drive anymore, however I was with you here in Vermont. Glad it floats. I think I watched every episode you posted.
Granps
Thanks for watching!
Loving to see Arabella on the waves, and Akiva seems to enjoy himself immensely :D Congrats on the award, well deserved!
Good morning, 'bella fam! Well-deserved win, no doubt! ❤️☕
Happy Friday!
Some will release the Kraken.
And then there is Arabella's crew, they release the Butterfly❤😊
Told you she is a happy boat.
Oh, and another point of observation.
When Steve and Akiva buzz off with the Tender Victoria, they radiate exactly the same smile😁👍
Cheers from 🇨🇭 🍻
Akiva lives on a boat. Literally always going for a ride. Still jumps up for, "wanna go for a ride?" ❤
Dogs implicitly understand rideception.
or, "finally, get me off this thing and onto dry land!"
Akiva was always a boat puppy!
He was a little shaky on Victoria at first, but seemed to be getting his sea legs by the end.
Satchel is a great Science Officer, I'm almost jealous. I wasn't sure how I would like the new format, but I have to say this episode was probably the best one so far. Nature rules!!
I really liked how he dealt with new information and tried again. for a relaxed vid, it's jammed packed with awesome tidbits, like the serendipitous symbolism of the butterfly hatching.
I grew up and learned to sail just down the road in Westbrook, CT. Watching you sail into Mystic makes me so . . . Mystic-y eyed? Such fond (and OLD) memories. Bravo, Arabella. Bravo, Victoria! I hope to join you on the water soon with my build. Fair winds and following seas.
Congratulations to Bob! And to Steve! Bob's videos generally are a joy to watch - and those on Victoria were no exception!
Thank you so much!
Well deserved recognition at the WBS. Very inspiring. It’s a bit surreal watching you all out on the water!
Glad you're having Kieva join you on Arabella. Recommend that you get some artificial turf and cut it into 2-3 ft squares. Place the turf in an appropriate spot on the boat and train Kieva to do her business on the turf. Then periodically wash the turf overboard and then it is ready for reuse. Easy for you and easy for Kieva.
I have been watching you for years to get to this point, and I have been so inspired by what you have achieved and done.
This is like one of my kids' graduation.
It's been brilliant, I can't wait for your new adventures to start.😊
That was a very nice “put a smile on your face” video. 👍🏻
It's awesome that y'all and Bob too got awards for both builds. Your attention to detail is above board, even if it wasn't the highest level of "master class" wood working there, as was Bob's. Both boats are works of art. Of course Arabella still has work to be done, but don't all wooden boats? Enjoy your award. It is most definitely deserved. Your build has something most others don't, I single amateur builder with a non-stop go get em don't quit attitude and a pack of helpers and followers who believe in his project.
Congratulations and Happy Friday to the Arabella crew from Victoria, Canada. Great effort deserves recognition. Thank you for this wonderful episode.
Narragansett Bay is my "back yard" and the Jewel of Rhode Island. So many beautiful places! Newport and Bristol Harbors, The Warren and Providence Rivers and Warwick and Stillhouse Cove to name a few. My first "boat building maintenance" included trips to Jamestown Distributors......launch pad for Total Boat! Love the engine! Enjoy! DD
Congrats to Bob on his award for Victoria. He is a talented and cool dude.
Thanks Steve!
@@TheArtofBoatBuildingAgreed, what an amazing job on the tender, a great example of boatbuilding!
@@TheArtofBoatBuilding Victoria is happy as a clam so you did a great job :)
That dog is a land animal, shore is heaven to it
So nice to see you finally underway after 7 years of tireless work. And congratulations on the boat show award. It's well deserved.
If this week is a taste of things to come I’m all for it. If the content is going to pivot towards part boat life and part nature/adventure documentary Steve and crew make great presenters.
Cheers, glad your enjoying it!
Beautiful boat and lovely crew. A joy to see you moored next to us. As we gaze toward shore, there you are!
Congratulations on winning at Mystic! It has also has to be surreal to be recognized as you are motoring around!
Thanks, Kevin!
A great video for sure. Congratulations on best in show for both Arabella and Victoria. Thanks for sharing.
It's wonderful to see Arabella afloat and to see how well Akiva has taken to life on board, a proper ship's dog!
Many congratulations to you on getting Best in Show, and to Bob Emser for Victoria tender, so very well deserved. K.P. was saying about the compass, I seem to remember you had a lovely brass compass from Victoria, which would look good on top of the Garmin helm box. The Water Maker is impressive.
Congratulations Steve and crew and Bob with his contribution of the tender. So well deserved to all who have contributed to this remarkable project.
I still can’t believe Arabella is in the water. Time sure does fly by. Congratulations to Steve and the dedicated crew who made it all possible. Congratulations to Bob and his Victoria build. You two gentlemen are true craftsman.
I have followed you from that absolute beginning. I am in awe of you and your crew for what you have accomplished.
On the water at boat show! Been waiting an watching for years of your toil, pain, efforts, tiredness, blisters, wood splinters, etc too finally be on the water. Congratulations too all of you. Now enjoy your labors. PS I have new portable scuba high pressure air compressor an lots of diving gear including underwater color video camera, enough fishing equipment to start guide service! Hahaha! I got too watch tender being built too! How fun seeing it all come together! boat has real nice lines on water from wide view. I like it! (You Guy's souls were put in tinder an this boat!)
Congratulations on the award! I'm glad I got to come down and visit.
The freedom of the butterfly is symbolic of Robyn and your freedom to journey as you wish, the production is so professional, thank you
That’s very kind, thanks for saying!
Congrats on the win. She looks lovely. Running in fog is not fun in those busy waters. I wonder if Steve has a boating license as reqd in most States. Has he taken a CG approved boating course like the U S Power Squadron. Gotta know all those nautical things. Watching y'all on the Bay brings back memories and envy u. Liked Anne's "BetterHelp" slot. Thanks.
Congrats to both Bob and Steve! You really earned them.
I love how happy Akiva seems to be on the water, a natural sailor I would say.
Happy as a clam seems such an appropriate nautical term hehe.
😁
This is the first long term project I’ve watched from the beginning to the end. Congratulations Steve, and all those who contributed. 🙂.
Cheers!
the music is always just brilliant!
That’s Ben! There’s a link to his bandcamp page in the description!
Big congrats, I must say that these episodes when you're on the water are more exciting than the building process 😂 good luck to you all, and happy sailing! And again, huge congratulations from Sweden !
Glad you’re enjoying them!
I am looking forward to all the little stories and journeys you guys go on. A butterfly on the boat. Just a little story like this can make you smile.
it deserved best in show, Arabellla was a remarkable accomplishment, esp in the last 9 months when the detail work usually takes forever.
Love the butterfly bit...
Super stoked for you guys. Well deserved.
Wow! Having watched Arabella’s creation since almost the beginning-it was the lead keel pouring that first caught my attention- I have to say how great it is to see you guys underway. Like most of your followers I feel like I know you all, and you are my friends. Seeing the water sweep past is a real pleasure and must be so gratifying for Steve and the crew after their many years of work on the boat. We continue to live vicariously through you on your great adventure and can’t wait to see what you get up to in your travels aboard. Cheers!
The editing continues to be ultra professional. Really, really nice job.
Thank you so much! We are very grateful for Ben.
Love this! Thank you for sharing the journey….
So I'm conflicted posting this comment. I've been following this project since the beginning. At that point it was super inspirational and a great team effort with the former partner. Wonderful vibes exploring how to create this boat and a lovely collaboration with his former friend. After all the support he has to see the team quivering in fear of his temper is very disheartening and sad. They deserve more respect.
So glad to see Arabella's adventures in the water are starting! Congratulations on winning best in show!
Wow love all those old wooden boats! Sooo cool! Thanks for sharing! Stay safe and keep rolling along Arabella Crew! And BIG CONGRATS TOO for all the hard work and pay off with award!! well deserved! 👍👍
From Acorn to Arabella to Akiva to Shore. Loving this content, seeing you guys enjoying your time on the boat, seeing Akiva living his best live... amazing. 🍻
Steve - I am on my 4th group of Swallowtail Caterpillars now on a huge Fennel pot I grew. It's amazing how they get so big so quick and disappear
Thanks so much for sharing this part of your life with us. Tight winds and a following sea.
Well done, rightly deserved. What a journey you invited us to join you in
Well done everyone, you deserve it you have brought so much pleasure to people and shown them so many skills, the end result being the beautiful Arabella,
Thank you 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Wonderful congratulations to you and Bob on your awards. As I watched you head to Bristol, I realized that I recognized the waters. After the boat show in Mystic two years ago, we had the opportunity to go sailing on a friend and fellow boat builder's, recently launched, Haven 12 1/2 which was moored in Dutch Harbor at Jamestown. We drove across that big bridge in your video and sailed in his Haven, by that light house and bell buoy, around Dutch Island and into Narragansett Bay. This was all on the very day before Hurricane Henri hit that area. We also then, went up to Bristol and went through the Herreshoff Museum, which I pray you had the opportunity to do. Several months later I launched my own Haven build back here in Missouri and thankfully she sailed just like my friend's in R.I. Thank you for this video. brought back some fun memories.
How nice! Enjoy that boat!
@@AcornToArabella thanks, YOU TOO!!! I actually have video of that day sail and my friend Shep let me take the tiller for a while. At about 4 minutes in you can see that bridge and lighthouse, if you're interested, check this out: ruclips.net/video/Hb4BoGIEvxw/видео.html
i spent years motoring these waters from 1963 to 2006 , lots of memories and i just wish i could remember more , this boat and crew are on their way to countless memories , safe travels
Rock and snow!!! Fond memories of stopping by that shop in the way to or from the gunks back in the day. Funny to see at a wooden boat show.
I’m so thrilled for you and Robyn. A dream to fruition!
Gods blessings on your new life and future adventures.
Really great to see Arabella underway and systems working! It's been a long journey but you reward is just beginning. For you and crew best wishes !
Been following you all these years. Well done! Congratulations from UK.
Steve: Incredible accomplishment all around. Congratulations!! And great to see Rock and Snow getting a plug, however brief. The inevitable interior chaos of a boat in the water is good to see.
Congratulations to you and the crew, Steve! I've been watching, from Tamps Florida, since just before pouring the keel ballast.
I hope you have great sailing and great adventures.
Well done guys
Happy for your endeavours
I think an Akiva themed T-shirt (merch) with butterfly is required.
Im thinking view of Arabella sailing away towards the sunset, with Akiva standing on deck looking back, and butterfly flutterin in the forground. 😊
I have been watching for a long time and kinda sad that the building process is over, but really happy for you guys to be taking Arabella out. Well done
Congrats you guys! What a journey! Many thanks for sharing it with us every step of the way!
Great episode! Cool to see the boat coming alive. Great music as always, Ben. Loved the outro tune.
Love the progress and the award, you guys are so deserving, leaning into the wind and new ports and adventures….. we are all going with you
OMG! that last shot panorama on the dock in Bristol, the giant 3 Story Gambrel is one of my restoration projects, and the roof deck bar at the end is one of the places that my band plays, @Thameswaterside, there will be a local legend playing there tonight, Neil Viltullo, great blues rock, you'll here them for sure if you are still moored there. Here's hoping I run into you sometime before you go!
Neat!
Congratulations. You worked so long and hard and deserved the award. Happy sailing.
Drive the boat Steve. You have that Joshua Slocum look going on with the beard. Wish my dog was as comfortable on my boat as Akiva is on Arabella. Cheers.
Great to see the boat at sea! I thought the butterfly story was especially telling.
How great is that to see Arabella in her environment gliding through the waves... and congratulations to the Water Maker King!!!
Well done for the award - richly deserved. If you think that 9:35 is close, don't ever sail in the UK Solent especially during Cowes Week.
They are new.... busy harbors, and sailing with friends on other boats will shrink their concept of close.
one thing I made sure to do with a green sailor, was have them take their boat straight at a wall, just because they mentioned it was close. Quick and brutal method to adjust that concept of closeness.
that said, always give others as much room as you can, plenty of water out there for all of us.
I didn't hear about Arabella until launch time. After watching that video. I started watching all the videos Acorn to Arabella is now my favorite channel. So cool that she won best of show.
Well deserved award, for both Bob & Victoria and Steve & Arabella (of course also for all who participated. We see Arabella float. I would love to see het sail now.
Awesome! I'm still looking forward to the Friday's videos just as much if not more than durning construction. Thanks so much for taking us on this journey.
Happy Friday and congratulations! rr Normandy, Fra.
Happy Friday, Richard!
You guys deserve every moment of fun with Arabella. All the years of hard work and stress are all now in the past. ❤
Thanks for sharing! Congrats to Bob and Steve and crew on their awards! Great job and good sailing!
Thank you!
These episodes, now that she's afloat, bring a tear to my eye.
I cried.
Congratulations. It's great to see you, Robin and akiva enjoying the fruits of your labors. Don't worry Steve sailing will come to you easily. And the joy of being at sea powered by the wind is beautiful and life changing
Best in Show! Wow; you deserve it and much, much more! Congrats to one and all, but mostly to Steve. Bob deserves some credit too, the final shot with all the ugly rubber ducklings lined up with a real nice tender at the end says it all.
Things are looking great for you and crew. God Bless
I'm so glad to see the boat in the water. This has been one crazy ride.
What a simple and interesting video. Congrats on your award.
When Steve won the award at the boat show it had to be an emotional moment ; after years of building the boat literally piece by piece . Hat off Steve and his great crew that made the whole experience so amazing . Cheers from San Diego
OUTSTANDING!!! Best Wishes and Greetings and Felicitations from Azle, Texas!❤
Well deserved award, beautiful vessel!! I am amazed at the work that was done! Wish I had that kind of ability and determination! Congratulations, hope you have many great years sailing the world!!
Congratulations Steve, hard work and dedication deserves such a sweet reward
Congratulations on the Best Of Show award. It’s a little more icing on the cake of a “hob Well Done” in the creation of Arabella.
Way to go glad all is progressing
Your boat is top notch
Good luck to all
Hope for pleasant wind in the sales