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Electric power for the various systems I wanted on Seeker was mistakenly high on my list of things to acquire when we decided to build. I soon learned that it rightly deserves a place at the bottom of the list.  The technology is constantly improving and the prices for existing technology is constantly falling.   If you are patient, you … Read More

We’re having a blast on vacation. It’s the first time I’ve been to New England to see the sights, and it has been fantastic. Tall ships, small ships and all ships in between. Lobstah, Stuffys, Clams and Chowdah. Mystic Seaport tops the list. And touring the Draken Harald was a read treat. http://www.drakenexpeditionamerica.com/ We’ll post from Wisconsin next week with … Read More

          I got some smoke free ROV wiring done and Betsy got a few more rows of foresail pieces pieced together.  Bart’s tiny home also stood through its first storm.   Betsy are I are off to see the ship museums in New England and then to Janesville, Wisconsin to pick up fantastic gift for the … Read More

            Just a few odd jobs and tying up some loose ends. And many thanks to all our new patrons. It’s great to have your support. Ways you can support SV Seeker

Thank you to everyone that has found something educational, funny, or inspirational in SV Seeker. We appreciate all of the helpful and supportive comments. We especially are grateful for our crew members that have shared their skills, smashed fingers and burned skin. If you would like to be apart but spare yourself the possible injuries you can now support Seeker … Read More

          Fear not the Tormach! I am amazed at how easy this CNC Mill is to run. We got the facing and boring done on our bow rollers and chain stoppers with no CAD, and no CAM.  Too many times we think something will be difficult when we would be better served to think it will … Read More

          Many thanks to Will Stone and Lars Reidulff for busting the cheery on our Tormach CNC Mill.   It’s all oiled and loosened up and I’m having fun there now.  And many thanks to our viewers buying $3000 worth of raffle tickets.  Bart and I delivered a brand new 20 hp, American Rotary Phase Converter … Read More

          South Africa, Oakland California, New Zealand, Spokane Washington, and Tulsa were all represented on-board Seeker last weekend. Norway is in route and stuck in Chicago tonight. It is such a great experience to visit with such talented creators from all over the world. And many thanks you! You viewers have purchased over 600 raffle tickets … Read More