Wrangell Shipyard Tour: Our Steel Schooner Refit Story & Safety

We’re in Wrangell, Alaska, walking you through the shipyard, why we’re here, and the plan to make our steel schooner seaworthy again—from electrolysis damage to safety around spray foam and welding. Tour the yard, peek inside our liveaboard setup, and hear what’s next for The Alaskan Gypsy. What’s inside: • Quick fire-check routine after welding (and why it matters) • Our ventilation + ozone setup to keep cabin air clean while living aboard • Hull overview (steel plate thickness, anchors) and what electrolysis did • Why we picked Wrangell Shipyard (clean yard, easy access to supplies) • Living aboard during refit: gym/showers, laundry, groceries steps away • Our long-term plan: four-season liveaboard, remote Alaska anchorages If you’re into Alaska boat life, shipyard refits, steel boats, DIY marine repairs, or liveaboard life, hit subscribe to follow along. New episodes weekly as we chip away at the to-do list—safely. Gear & tools mentioned: grinders, ventilation fans, respirators, ozone unit, PPE Location: Wrangell, Alaska (city yard + Superior Marine area) Our boat: The Alaskan Gypsy (three masts, pilothouse, steel hull) Connect & follow: Subscribe for the next refit update and first sea trials. Thanks for being here—your comments help guide what we film next. Chapters: 00:00 Why we’re in Wrangell & today’s plan 00:50 Quick fire check after welding 01:11 Inside the cabin: welding setup 02:07 Ventilation, ozone & PPE 02:59 On deck + three-mast overview 03:27 Pilothouse & liveaboard comfort 03:56 Access stairs + launch history 04:23 Hull build, anchors & dimensions 05:12 Electrolysis damage explained 06:35 Why Wrangell Shipyard rocks 07:27 Travel lift & yard tour 08:24 Haul-out slot & pickup 09:18 Harbors, town & a sea otter 10:44 Stores within walking distance 12:44 Museum, gym/sauna, laundry 13:33 Weather window & timing 14:40 Meet the channel + our goal 15:14 Making her seaworthy again 16:22 Life afloat plans & hot springs 17:11 From cabin life to liveaboard 17:43 Workshop dreams onboard 18:27 Safety lessons & foam hazards 19:41 Eye-injury story & PPE upgrade 21:15 Boats nearby (Spicy Lady rebuild) 22:31 Yard projects we’re skipping 23:05 Classic wooden boat sighting 24:01 Gratitude + journey ahead 24:48 Why Wrangell is the place 25:18 Subscribe + what’s next