Forehatch Failure Fixed with Finesse. Wooden Boat Refit-
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In this episode of "Travels with Geordie," Peter shares his woodworking journey while preparing his classic wooden motor cruiser, Poem, to cruise to her winter home in Victoria.
Peter focuses on rebuilding a hatch curb frame. He begins by selecting a rough piece of sapele mahogany, emphasizing the importance of using high-quality materials. T
This episode features technical elements of woodworking, including:
Preparation and Cutting: Peter employs a table saw to dress the rough mahogany, achieving smooth, clean edges. He explains the need for mitered corners to enhance aesthetics and prevent exposed end grain.
Routing and Joining: Using a router, he cuts a rabbit joint for a snug fit against the deck beams. Peter illustrates the importance of precision in this step, ensuring the joints are tight and waterproof.
Epoxy Treatment: To prevent water ingress, he floods the top of the hatch with a thin epoxy, highlighting the necessity of sealing joints and fasteners to combat wood rot.
Shaping and Sanding: Peter meticulously shapes the hatch to match the camber of the deck, employing a combination of power tools and hand sanding for a refined finish.
00:00 Intro
1:03 Geordie- winter workshop
3:57 Rebuilding the foredeck hatch
4:12 Dressing Sapele Mahogany
6:12 Peter explains his choices
7:32 Forehatch assembly
9:32 Epoxy process to avoid rot
10:43 Help! Identify wood type!
11:16 Sealing tiny cracks
11:52 Help! A clue RE wood type!
12:53 Bung removal with flush saw
13:37 Cutting the rabbit
15:15 Test fit
15:45 Finishing the rabbit
16:19 Determining camber
17:00 Technique for cutting camber
21:07 Forehatch curb finishing touches
22:35 The finished product!
23:05 T-shirt give and beer of the week. Happy bday Lady Z!!