Protecting the boat from the harshness of winter
The northern United States is not known for its temperate winters and working outside on his boat can be problematic. Especially since Matt has plans to cut up the cockpit of his old Open 60, in order to transform it from a Vendée Globe competitor to a comfortable cruising yacht. So protection from rain and winter storms is essential.
Construction of a boat shelter from free use plans
The project does not worry the handyman, who has a comfortable workshop. After having built a crane in the previous episode to take out his engine, he starts to build a shelter for the boat. He bases his work on plans found online at Louisiana State University.
He starts by making concrete blocks around the hull of the boat. They will be used to fix the structure to the ground. Leaning on one of the OSB panels, he makes 6 half-frames composed of slats bent on wooden blocks spread along the length. Compared to the initial plan, he added solid wood extensions to reach the height necessary to cover the boat and work on the deck.
The elements are then assembled alone, thanks to the reasonable weight of the trusses. A tarpaulin finally covers the whole thing. Duracell is now out of water for the winter and Matt can work with peace of mind!
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