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Fionn Macarthur is restoring a 40' wooden boat into a sustainable live-aboard home. Follow along as he transforms this historic WW2 seaplane tender into a unique off-grid dwelling.
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15 postsWe Have a plan to get the boat onto the hard!
PaidThe work continues to get the boat sealed for Winter along with a plan to get the boat out onto the hard.
Despite my camera falling overboard work has progressed
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Replacing Rotten Planks, Frames & Ribs | 1940 Wooden Seaplane Tender Episode 39
FreeWelcome to episode 39 of the wooden boat liveaboard journey. In this episode I replaced another rotten frame along with...
Episode 15 - Restoring 80 year old 40' Wooden Boat into a liveaboard ⚓ Installing The Stove
PaidI'm back with episode 15 restoring the 1940 40' Seaplane Tender into a liveaboard. In this episode we continue with cutt...

Episode 15 is in the works folks
FreeCurrently editing episode 15 of the boat restoration series.

Despite the hole on the port side, something tells me inside is getting cosy
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Started stripping double diagonal mahogany planks
FreeStarted stripping the double diagonal mahogany planking on the bow port side. Removing any soft and rotten planks. I rem...
Episode 14 - Restoring 80 year old 40' Wooden Boat into a liveaboard ⚓
PaidBack with Episode 14 - In this episode we have the plywood secured in place at the stern and change the mooring for easi...
Stern Work & Painting Cabins
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Episode 12 - Restoring 80 year old 40' Wooden Boat into a liveaboard ⚓
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Episode 11 - Restoring a 40' Wooden Boat ⚓ Fixing The Hatch
PaidI'm finally back aboard the board. I've assessed the leak around the hatch and repaired it.
Wooden boat restoration continues! Back onboard 1940 Seaplane Tender
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Harvesting an abundance of Rocket grown in the garden
PaidThe rocket started flowering so it was time to harvest the leaves, I've left some in the raised bed so I can save the s...
Make Your Own Coconut Oil & Olive Oil Soap 🧼
FreeI document the process of making my first batch of soap from home using only two oils, coconut and olive oil.

Back to work on the boat!
FreeI'm back working on the boat! Lot of scraping, sanding and painting aluminium wood primer while crammed into the crevice...
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Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.
Sand paper, Brushes, Screws all the essentials to get the jobs done!
This will help buy certain timbers. We'll get the bulkheads in and repair any rotten timber in the hull.
We'll get the insulation in and light the stove. Now she's getting cozy!
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6 creatorsAbout Fionn Macarthur
Fionn Macarthur is a passionate boat restorer and sustainability advocate. He's embarked on a remarkable journey to transform a 40-foot wooden boat, originally a 1940s Royal Air Force seaplane tender, into a self-sufficient, off-grid live-aboard home. Fionn's dedication to this project has garnered a small but dedicated community of 3 members who share his passion for boat restoration and sustainable living. He's meticulously documenting the entire process, offering viewers a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of transforming a historic vessel into a modern, eco-conscious dwelling. Fionn's project stands out in the video category by combining historical preservation with modern sustainability practices, offering viewers a unique and engaging experience.