It starts with something small. A plaque, a painting, a bird house. But when it draws from many minds and skills; it grows, it empowers, it spreads, and it reaches out. We are makers. We are Seeker. ‘Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.’ — Carl Sagan
Ipe Deck Tiles and Equipment Bolts
Bart and I finally finished off cutting and fitting the Ipe deck tiles. And Max flew in from Reno Nevada to finish up the grinding and tapping on all 44 deck equipment hold down nuts and complete some of the remaining welding. Live if good! We’ll be moving on to complete the fuel tanks with … Read More
Hatches, Deck Bolts and Other Boat Building Stuff
Alexis and Josh have made it out to Colorado, and Kevin and picked up where they left off. Meanwhile Paul has been prepping the main mast sections to be joined. Bart and I have been working on floor tiles, and Betsy has been filling orders from the Junk Store and working on the foresail. Many … Read More
Junk Rig Sailmaking – the Mizzen Sail
Sailmaking: It’s basically some sticks, string and cloth. Don’t get too wrapped up in the details. You can do this. There are lots of people willing to help. If they say, “This is a critical part of the boat, you need to get a professional” they are not helping, move on to the next … Read More
American Hobo – Francis “Unit” Estrella
Meet Francis Estrella, who showed up to teach me about freedom, kindness and happiness. While working up on the boat we noticed a man with a backpack that walked off the railroad tracks at sat down on the curb across the street to rest. Homeless are common on our street so other than the instrument … Read More
SV Seeker Live – Jun 3, 2017 – Hatches, Deck Bolts, Sails, Boat for Sale, Pulley Design
Alexis and Josh joined us this weekend. They have studied, worked hard, saved, build a van and are now traveling the US in search for fertile soil to make a home and follow their dreams. It’s the kind of fearless living that build this country and it’s inspirational.
HTP Pulse MIG Welding, Deck Hatches, Grommets, and Hobos
Seeker Crew Rock! Teachers, Sailors, Engineers, Pilots, Machinist, Fishermen, Students, Veterans, Welders, Hippies, Professors, Entrepreneurs, Truck Drivers, and now even a real Hobo. We love them all. We truly are The Boat the Internet Built.