Carvel Planking Ep 31 Fastening and Bedding Deck Gear

Salt water doesn't rot boats, freshwater does, and one of the main ways freshwater finds its way into boats is through badly sealed deck fittings. Principal of the Sydney Wooden Boat School, boatbuilder and sailor Ian Smith shows you the techniques he's used to resist water ingress developed in a forty-plus year career in building and repairing wooden boats. The boat featured, a 24' Ranger class gaff-rigged sloop VOLUNTEER is now in the water and racing regularly with the Classic division of the Sydney Amateur Sailing Club, but Ian had filmed footage of the drilling and fitting of his deck gear while the boat was still in the shed.