I’ve been listening to “The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined” and it’s a fantastic book that uses research to dislodge that idea that we live in a dangerous world. Every neurotic parent should read this and take the shackles off … Read More
Screws, Latches, Anchor Winch and Bow Rollers
I am so ready to retire. The weather is absolutely fantastic and I’m stuck in my office box. Having Hobo Francis back and listening to his stories of traveling and working outside does not help. The sea is calling. My boss tells me there is a bet at the office that says I will … Read More
Boat Building – Fuel Tank Vents, Cable Trays, Battery Storage
The cooler weather came south along with Rory from Kentucky. And Hugh, Bart, and Greg rounded out the crew. I am happy to say that we are done stuffing ourselves into the fuel tanks for now. They are all buttoned up and we are focusing on the overhead cable … Read More
DeWALT Pressure Washer Sandblasting vs Big DeWALT Grinder
We test a 4200 psi Dewalt pressure washer with a sandblasting attachment against a 15 amp Dewalt Grinder God. Northern Tool Pressure Washer Sandblasting Kit
SV Seeker Live – Oct 14, 2017 – Fuel Tanks, Battery Storage, Tender Engine and Jet Pump
We got a good days work in yesterday despite the summer heat. And it has turned cool overnight. Lovely and cool.
Boat Building Dry Exhaust, Fuel Tanks, Cable Trays, Battery Storage, and Bow Rollers
Meet Mona. Mona is from Kiel, Germany and she is not only a working crew member, but also our first biologist on Seeker with experience on a research vessel in the Baltic Sea. And she is looking forward to using Seeker in the future. “If … Read More
SV Seeker Live – Oct 7, 2017 – Engine Room, Fuel Tanks, Electrical, T-Shirts
Loving the beautiful weather and a great bunch of people working on the boat this weekend. And Happy Thanksgiving Day to you Canadians. The Clausen’s from Grimsby, Ontario will be cooking dinner for the crew tonight.
Building an Engine Room
Day Tank, Fuel Lines, Filters, Engine, Sea Chest, Work Benches, Lighting, Breaker Panel, Cable Tray, it’s a lot of things in motion at the same time but it’s a perfect way to figure it all out. And in the center of all this is … Read More