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)
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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