EP08 Making laminated frames, last timber floor, summer recap #2: Building the schooner Malabar IV

Ben explains how a laser level has been used during the process of fixing floors and frames for the build of John Alden's schooner design, Malabar IV. The second part of the film shows Sam Langhout and Corin Nelson-Smith (volunteers) making a pattern for a laminated frame, using the loft floor to make a pattern, transferring that onto the timber and then the process of 'lamination' to build this type of frame, which you also see being fitted. Episode 08 has a technical focus – hopefully it explains how others might approach jobs fundamental in the construction of a new wooden boat. Previously in this series of videos that document the build of Malabar IV by Ben Harris Boats (UK)– "But, yeah, we really need to find a buyer within the next four or five months to make it possible to race in the Fastnet." DOWNLOAD MALABAR IV'S SPECIFICATION PDF here: https://bit.ly/3XfvKnS Watch the series from the start here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wVce2sZ850&list=PLbpg0kknDEyV3GDh1A7402rNSwX-99ilZ Backstory: In December 2024, traditional boat builder Ben Harris announced plans to build a John Alden-designed schooner, which appears to be the largest traditionally-built wooden boat in the UK in recent times. Shot and edited by Emily Harris / Classic Yacht TV https://www.emilyharrisphotography.co.uk/ https://www.kreftfilms.com If you like this video, please subscribe to our YouTube channel for unique classic boat videos. Apply to volunteer on the build of MALABAR IV via Ben Harris' website: https://bit.ly/MalabarIV-schooner-new-build