EP12 fitting planks: Building the schooner Malabar IV

Come inside the workshop and watch Jordan Kimpton, Ben Harris' foreman, fitting a plank to MALABAR IV, which follows a previous episode [EP11] of Ben shaping planks some weeks ago. Jordan explains his process, including edge-setting. Since our last video, Leo Goolden AKA Tally Ho! kindly gave us a mention, and we would love to invite you to follow our journey through our various social channels, including Instagram, which is here: https://bit.ly/Ben-Harris-Instagram This project is presented FOR SALE – now is the perfect opportunity for a buyer to design and build the interior and rig to their specifications. 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 47-foot 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