Unbelievable Rejuvenated Grown Knee, Transom, and Bulkheads get Final Fairing and Finish.S3-E11

Creating and rejuvenating a grown knee for the stern post, fairing and finishing are all completed in this episode of The Art of Boat Building. In this, the 11 Episode of Season 3 much is done to prepare the 9' tender for planking. We not only see the reuse of a 100-year-old grown knee for the sternpost, but also the assembly, finishing, and installation of the bulkheads and transom. All of the bulkheads and transom have been faired, and the sheer strakes for the port and starboard sides have been offered up to the boat.

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[anthonyrondolino]

Every episode is just great. The meticulous construction, detailed explanations, superb camera work and well paced presentation make these a joy to watch. Look at how he even takes care to line up the screw head slots….love it!

[CorwynGC]

Knee replacement surgery was a complete success.

[BillB]

Decades ago I was working with a carpenter who took great pains with a joint that would never be seen. I asked him why. He said, "I'll know it's there." I've followed his lead and am pleased that you do the same.

[JimOHalloran]

Watching Steve and Arabella over the years, there's been a series of "it's looking like a boat now" moments. When the keel timbers were stood up, "it's looking like a boat now". When the planking was done, then the decking. More recently when the tent came down and you could see the hull, the deck, and the house top together, it's really looking like a boat now.

I had the same feeling when the transom and stern post went into the mold, "it's looking like a boat now". Thanks for taking the extra moment to line up all the screws, the little details really all make a difference!

[sailingaway]

I find myself waiting for a new episode as I have gone through all of your dingy build for Arrabella and the Haven. I have watched the former mostly on the YMCA tread mill and I must say I get mesmerized by your poise, descriptions, work methods and results so much so that before I know it my work out session is over. One can see it is a love/passion of yours.

[robbyg]

Impressive work. Watching the wooden plugs disappear was also impressive.

[spring]

As always, a great job of not only doing the work, but clearly explaining the process. Well done!

[Sonnengott]

Glad you decided to remake the post from "original" wood! But I'm amazed at how strong the ash wood is!
Nice how the holes in the transom disappear!

Screw head alignment is art! Check ! 😁
Thank you so much for your work!
Greetings

[tlever]

Maybe some Copper rivets thru it to match Arabellas look would be a nice touch.

[musicbro]

Can start to see the first pieces of the real Victoria coming together. The family begin to reunite :)

[rolanddunk]

When watching these videos it becomes obvious that the involved work is a labour of love.Roly🇬🇧.

[davidmspinelli]

I'm not sure which craft will be more beautiful. Steve and the gang are doing an amazing job with Arabella and you are certainly following your motto of making it beautiful. One thing that I am certain of is that together they will be stunning!

[randolphfriend]

💙 I have been concerned whether you would finish in time. So much so, that I've not let myself watch much.
Today, 🙉 I realized, when I saw that tiny knee, that I've been living with Arabella's size work, and the length of time Steve has been working. <sigh of relief>
So . . . Enjoy! 💙

[virginian]

This may end up being the most "well used"...and loved, piece of art you have created. The stories it will tell in the 30 years. Yes, make it beautiful or as dad taught me, make it look like something you made instead of something you found. What a labor of love.

[drop_dtuned]

Watching each station mold fade in with its blue tape outline nicely brought out the shape of the boat. That was a nice touch of editing.

[rexmyers]

My gosh! It IS beautiful. Your workmanship is a pleasure to watch. Reminds me of my grandfather. He was a Master Cabinetmaker and all round carpenter. I apprenticed under him for one year at age 15. That was in 1955. I still miss him.

[glencrandall]

Excellent production as usual. Make it beautiful. You certainly are doing that. 👍👍Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[tomtruesdale]

You are doing a first class job on that tender Sir. REally enjoy watching you build her.

[horatiohornblower]

Your sense of detail is really extraordinary! Putting all the screw slots in the same direction is only one example of your meticulousness.

[Rsama]

Starts to look more and more like a boat.