Sitting in Oklahoma, watching Arabella, wearing my Acorn to Arabella tee shirt my wife got me for my birthday many years ago. That’s what makes this media great.
We are so happy to that you are able to return to sharing with us. Thank you. You absolutely deserve every syllable of praise you are given on the quality of your skills and their result: Arabella Also, the highlight of this episode was seeing my sewing machine - the Singer 301 - doing your fabric work.
Such amazing people you meet along the way. A big thank you to all who have joined in on Arabella’s journey. It’s truly been a piece of my life’s journey from the beginning.
You’re running a tight ship Steve and you deserve all the help you get as you never forget to acknowledge it; kudos. By the way, I’d like to congratulate Ben on the high quality of his videos and how he succeeds at embarking us on the voyage by giving the viewer all the space and making his work so seamless that we forget about it; I’m very grateful and admirative for that as well. Bless you all. 🙏🏼♥️
great pots, Riverside or Shepards Coated Wire i used to make pots for all around the UK, made a ton of Cuttle Fish pots, Lobster pots (some folding for the yachties), my favorite ones were the Prawn pots but after making 6500 pots over 4 years my hands began to ache too much to work - i been out the game since 2008 and my hands still ache if i overdo things - later diagnosed with Fibromyalgia so now i get why i ache so much love the comment made by the diver/boat builder, and nothing wrong with a little endulgence and self promotion Steve, you have built a fine boat, and lets think ahead to the next possible owner who can hopefully look back over this footage and say he or she now owns a fine boat built very well by a guy he started out as a non boat builder with zero experience other than the wood skills he has from his grandpa's workshop
I surfed the beaches from Salisbury to Kittery for many years throughout the winter and wondered, on those days where the ocean and the wind were perfect for sailing, why no one was out on there exercising their skills and enjoying the wind. To each his own....
I'm enjoying the feeling of coming home to some old friends and a beautiful locale, some time working with my hands alongside those friends, quiet thoughts of a lobster feed and thinking "Let's cook on the boat 'cause those hundred steps each way..." Thank you one and all, looking forward to being away from home port and sailing on the tides. Fair Winds and Following Seas.
I love your videos: the sights, the sounds, the feel, Ben’s soothing voice. I started watching at the start of the pandemic and your videos helped soothe my nerves. ❤ The pandammit is over but you are not. I’m grateful for you. Thank you. 🙏🏻
I am again so honored to be able to spend a little time with you all. Only as a bystander/lurker/admirer. What you are doing fills my heart and soul. As you head south, especially south of the mouth of the Delaware Bay, give a wave to the Rehoboth Beach coastline. I will be waving back!
I was looking at those rivet heads when you were running the solar panel wires and was reminded of the "BRRRRTTTTTTTTTTTT" of the air hammers lol Im sure that sound and vibration is imprinted forever on A LOT of peoples souls hahaha! Can you believe it was 2yrs ago (less i think?) and Arabella was still up on blocks just getting her planking?! Those were my favorite videos, watching the puzzle of the siding coming together was 👌🏻
Intrinsic value Steve. You didn't have to do anything to "deserve" love and support. All of your value is wrapped up in the simple fact that you exist. May your soul rest and may your Mother's life resonate through you and live on as such!
did akiva get to see that seal, or whatever that animal was? that should have been a real treat, i know it was for me. another video full of wonderment and information, thank you.
I am 15-20 minutes from Mattapoisett, and have a full portable shop on wheels if you need anything this week!! Also I'm a finish carpenter/GC, with lots of other skills so Please don't hesitate to get in touch. Hope you are well, good to see you cruising again!!
good to see you in Mattapoisett this Monday. Wonderful you got such a ringing endorsement of the tightness of the boat. Testament to your meticulous work.
Coming from the Chesapeake Bay area, we have Blue Crabs but not lobsters. It always surprised me just how different those 2 crustaceans are from each other. I’ve always seen people putting lobsters back into water to store them but that is rule #1 for keeping crabs: don’t put them back in water! Once a blue crab is out of the water for a little while they actively work to expel it from their respiratory organs and will “drowned” if put back into water. They can survive out of water, under the right conditions, for over a week. Although most crabbers only bank on a few days to be safe. That is why you will always see crabs stored and sold in baskets.
Another really great and interesting video. So much great stuff happening, wish it were longer or offered more thorough coverage of a topic or project. But I understand you have to leave some of it on the editing room digital floor. I enjoyed it a great deal. Funny thing, I did not receive the Friday morning email letting me know the video was there. Maybe you have decided not to do those but I actually remembered to check later in the day. I hope she is sailing smoothly now! Peace and safety are my prayer for you all!
About not telling people that you are the boat building before, you get a more honest opinion about the work you did then if you had told them beforehand. Glad to see you folks back, I had a busy summer and I can't believe it's November already
Lovely video, and you should justifiably promote yourself as the builder of Arabella. It is an incredible achievement for one man and a few really outstanding friends.
Sounds like Robyn is your best friend! It's people like you and Robyn that keep me centred on the fact that a country and its people are not their government. The two are different things.
Just an FYI if you want to center the mast port to starboard take the halyard that is on the center of the mast and pull it to the chain plates. If it is the same to each side it is centered. If you try the level off the dock and eyeball if the boat has a list you will be off.
"She is the license holder for lobster catching, only she is allowed to pull the baskets up" this can be convenient depending who says it🤣🤣🤣 But all jokes aside, that bay seems to be a lovely place to live, everything at a slower pace in life, perhaps maybe cold in winter, but still… Good to see that the Arabella and crew are getting back into adventure.
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My lobster woman and I loved this video! You are all welcome back here any time!
Thanks again Pete and Edie!!!
I really missed you guys. Glad you’re back. Friday morning seems normal again. Safe journeys
Yep, I started back when they where felling timber and doing every other Friday. Its nice to see them back
Sure beats a stick in the eye or 16 titanium screws and a neck brace. Keep moving brother. It’s the only way forward.
You told a compelling story with compelling characters but it's all real and still happening.
The algorithm failed to alert me about last week's video, but I'm all caught up now! Very happy to have you back as part of my weekly routine.
My Fridays just got such a massive upgrade.
I welcome you guys back and am commenting to help you get the algo back on track. Lots of love.
gotta shake the seaweed out of the algorithm too! thanks for the extra help.
Thanks for being the best part of Friday mornings!
*- I am so glad to see the "life-lines" {**17:47**} and netting on the sides. I had been wanting to see that for the longest time...Phew!*
Being a genuine person and putting good out in the world begets good coming back to you Steve. Happy Friday Akiva and Crew
Sitting in Oklahoma, watching Arabella, wearing my Acorn to Arabella tee shirt my wife got me for my birthday many years ago. That’s what makes this media great.
We are so happy to that you are able to return to sharing with us. Thank you. You absolutely deserve every syllable of praise you are given on the quality of your skills and their result: Arabella
Also, the highlight of this episode was seeing my sewing machine - the Singer 301 - doing your fabric work.
Sometimes the help we get is pure grace. We didn't or couldn't do anything to deserve or earn it.
Such amazing people you meet along the way. A big thank you to all who have joined in on Arabella’s journey. It’s truly been a piece of my life’s journey from the beginning.
Steve's dodgy dodger is now an artful dodger :) great work, great video as always
You’re running a tight ship Steve and you deserve all the help you get as you never forget to acknowledge it; kudos. By the way, I’d like to congratulate Ben on the high quality of his videos and how he succeeds at embarking us on the voyage by giving the viewer all the space and making his work so seamless that we forget about it; I’m very grateful and admirative for that as well. Bless you all. 🙏🏼♥️
great pots, Riverside or Shepards Coated Wire
i used to make pots for all around the UK, made a ton of Cuttle Fish pots, Lobster pots (some folding for the yachties), my favorite ones were the Prawn pots but after making 6500 pots over 4 years my hands began to ache too much to work - i been out the game since 2008 and my hands still ache if i overdo things - later diagnosed with Fibromyalgia so now i get why i ache so much
love the comment made by the diver/boat builder, and nothing wrong with a little endulgence and self promotion Steve, you have built a fine boat, and lets think ahead to the next possible owner who can hopefully look back over this footage and say he or she now owns a fine boat built very well by a guy he started out as a non boat builder with zero experience other than the wood skills he has from his grandpa's workshop
What a touching ending expression of thanks! Great to have you back and hope to see you in New Zealand one day!
Love the ending shot with the three of you on deck with jackets. It looks like how it is just supposed to be. Safe travels!
And Akiva is off to becoming an international doggo of mystery! Enjoy and save travels! 🍻
You are a good and generous person Steve - that is why you deserve it! ❤ Thank you for sharing this journey
Time to go catch that sunshine and warmer winds! ❤️☀️⛵️
Glad you're back......world is crazy today and its nice to just watch the channel again.
I surfed the beaches from Salisbury to Kittery for many years throughout the winter and wondered, on those days where the ocean and the wind were perfect for sailing, why no one was out on there exercising their skills and enjoying the wind. To each his own....
Good morning Akiva and Crew nice to see you back , Montreal Canada
I'm enjoying the feeling of coming home to some old friends and a beautiful locale, some time working with my hands alongside those friends, quiet thoughts of a lobster feed and thinking "Let's cook on the boat 'cause those hundred steps each way..." Thank you one and all, looking forward to being away from home port and sailing on the tides. Fair Winds and Following Seas.
I love your videos: the sights, the sounds, the feel, Ben’s soothing voice. I started watching at the start of the pandemic and your videos helped soothe my nerves. ❤
The pandammit is over but you are not. I’m grateful for you.
Thank you. 🙏🏻
Nice to see you all again, glad Arabella's getting the attention she deserves...
Happy Friday everyone...
So awesome! grew up in Maine moved to SE Alaska and forgot all about the East Coat. Thanks for reminding me!
I am again so honored to be able to spend a little time with you all. Only as a bystander/lurker/admirer. What you are doing fills my heart and soul. As you head south, especially south of the mouth of the Delaware Bay, give a wave to the Rehoboth Beach coastline. I will be waving back!
Thank you for sharing. It's great to see you again and you deserve all the happiness in the world!
I was looking at those rivet heads when you were running the solar panel wires and was reminded of the "BRRRRTTTTTTTTTTTT" of the air hammers lol Im sure that sound and vibration is imprinted forever on A LOT of peoples souls hahaha!
Can you believe it was 2yrs ago (less i think?) and Arabella was still up on blocks just getting her planking?! Those were my favorite videos, watching the puzzle of the siding coming together was 👌🏻
iirc that anode is looking in a lot better shape this time around.
Bringing that dodger top down the ramp and onto the boat was a great bit of video editing. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Intrinsic value Steve. You didn't have to do anything to "deserve" love and support. All of your value is wrapped up in the simple fact that you exist. May your soul rest and may your Mother's life resonate through you and live on as such!
did akiva get to see that seal, or whatever that animal was? that should have been a real treat, i know it was for me. another video full of wonderment and information, thank you.
Beautiful job as always Ben
Happy sails! Happy trails! ⛵️
I am 15-20 minutes from Mattapoisett, and have a full portable shop on wheels if you need anything this week!! Also I'm a finish carpenter/GC, with lots of other skills so Please don't hesitate to get in touch. Hope you are well, good to see you cruising again!!
thanks for the offer but it’s almost time to take off and we’ve got it covered, this time! 😜
Steve and Arabela. Both made of acorn😊 Akiva is still around. But Missing Alix (sigh)
good to see you in Mattapoisett this Monday. Wonderful you got such a ringing endorsement of the tightness of the boat. Testament to your meticulous work.
Coming from the Chesapeake Bay area, we have Blue Crabs but not lobsters. It always surprised me just how different those 2 crustaceans are from each other. I’ve always seen people putting lobsters back into water to store them but that is rule #1 for keeping crabs: don’t put them back in water! Once a blue crab is out of the water for a little while they actively work to expel it from their respiratory organs and will “drowned” if put back into water. They can survive out of water, under the right conditions, for over a week. Although most crabbers only bank on a few days to be safe. That is why you will always see crabs stored and sold in baskets.
@@FFGOMER17 Love blue crabs! Yes, sometimes we keep our lobsters in that crate through January!
Another really great and interesting video. So much great stuff happening, wish it were longer or offered more thorough coverage of a topic or project. But I understand you have to leave some of it on the editing room digital floor. I enjoyed it a great deal. Funny thing, I did not receive the Friday morning email letting me know the video was there. Maybe you have decided not to do those but I actually remembered to check later in the day. I hope she is sailing smoothly now! Peace and safety are my prayer for you all!
About not telling people that you are the boat building before, you get a more honest opinion about the work you did then if you had told them beforehand.
Glad to see you folks back, I had a busy summer and I can't believe it's November already
Good to see life lines in place Steve but you're not the worst self promoter, I am!!😊 cheers from down under,
Good Morning from Sandwich, MA
Steve great to see the 3 loves of your life back at sea. Happy sailing.
I missed your tunes Ben, they're lovely and add such a sweet atmosphere.
You may want to reconsider the shroud mounted panels. A lot of negatives with minimal production.
Lovely video, and you should justifiably promote yourself as the builder of Arabella. It is an incredible achievement for one man and a few really outstanding friends.
I always enjoy Ben’s musical accompaniment to the videos.
So nice to hear Caribbean pronounced correctly 1:40. Thank you, Ben.
Sweet old Singer Slant machine! Can't beat them!
Great to see you all back in action and Arabella underway.
Happy Friday and A2A day from Plymouth UK
Great piece of editing at the intro. Fading in the sounds of hammers and other work as a transition to the video of the work itself. Nice!
Fair winds and a following sea! Good to see you back.
Glad you are back, Great to see you heading south. Stay safe.
You can feel the healing. So much love.
You created and brought something beautiful into this world, thats why you deserve to be happy. Thanks for sharing.
Great video seeing the boat getting ready to go and hearing the excellent sound track . Follow the birds head south !
Thanks very much. It will be nice to be warm!
Those boats take a lot of attention. 🎉
Good Morning y'all
Great having a normal Friday again now that you guys are back. All the best from a hospital in Glasgow, Scotland.
we’re wishing you health! ❤️
Wishing you fair winds and fairer weather for what must be some much needed R&R.
we’ll need to make it through some sporty winds first, but it’s getting there!
So glad you all got so much done and in such a great spot. Hoping you make it to warmer climates SOON!
Lovett Steve 🫡💪👊🤙🤟❤❤
Back to adventuring soon!
Sounds like Robyn is your best friend! It's people like you and Robyn that keep me centred on the fact that a country and its people are not their government. The two are different things.
It must feel very good getting Arabella back into shape and beginning the journey south!
So glad to having you back!
Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
Good to have you back 👍👍
Good people attract good people.
A great video, good work everyone, and thanks for sharing.
And off you go!! Glad to see you back on the water.😊😊
Happy sailing! :)
great stuff
Cool POV through the port hole. Another great video. Thank you!
Great to see you sailing again!
Thats a good dog.
So happy to see the return of your regular videos.
And very good to be back at making them, thanks!!
So glad to see u back!
Great progress! Happy motoring South. 😎
I never would have thought there would be so much growth on the hull, now I'm picturing a giant scrubbing brush. 😆
You know how Rust never sleeps? Same with barnacles.
Arabella must be feeling like a more complete boat now that you have replaced the make-shift dodger with its permanent sleek one, it looks great!
YAY to having the boat fam back together!
While I'm excited for the new content, my heart goes out to you Steve. Thank you for sharing YOUR journey. ❤
I live on the far side of the continent, up in BC. We chase Dungeness crabs and sadly lobsters never took but I think people tried in the past.
we love Fridays again !!
Blessings
Just an FYI if you want to center the mast port to starboard take the halyard that is on the center of the mast and pull it to the chain plates. If it is the same to each side it is centered. If you try the level off the dock and eyeball if the boat has a list you will be off.
15:04 dont forget to put drip loop on the wires.
Ever feel like Capt Sparrow? "STOP PUTTING HOLES IN MY BLOODY SHIP."
Ditto! I cringe every time I see Steve doing the layout for another hole! Thanks for the chuckle!
And, of course, Champ Lager for the crew! ;-)
Finally, Friday is here. Thanks!
That Dodger is beautiful! I'm not a huge fan of fiberglass, but it has its uses.
What you did is be yourself. You are personable, hardworking, awesome craftsman. I'd want to know you even without the boat.
Bravo!
That's not self promotion. That is pride in your achievements. That's what made Arabella what she is.
"She is the license holder for lobster catching, only she is allowed to pull the baskets up" this can be convenient depending who says it🤣🤣🤣
But all jokes aside, that bay seems to be a lovely place to live, everything at a slower pace in life, perhaps maybe cold in winter, but still…
Good to see that the Arabella and crew are getting back into adventure.
Haha, you got me there! But I will say that I also have a license… the rule is that everyone must haul their own traps! 😊
@@petern372 beautiful region where you live, love it…👍