American Hobo – Francis “Unit” Estrella

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          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

HTP Pulse MIG Welding, Deck Hatches, Grommets, and Hobos

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                                      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.

Mizzen Mast Step, Davits, Rudder Chain and Cable

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          In between the rain and tornadoes, Seeker crew have been hard at work.  With a lot of help from Hollis who was up from San Antonio, Texas got the davits mounted on the transom.  These will lift the 15 foot aluminum tender from the water and suspend it behind the boat.  And we are enjoying Normann’s … Read More

Sailmaking, Sampson Post, Welding Blind, and Bulwark Braces

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          Betsy has our first Junk Sail sewed up. Bart got a work table working and he and Peter got a good start on the fitting the deck tiles.  Wesley a surprise guest from Thailand welded in the  Sampson Post.  And I’ll show you a trick to welding where you can not see.    And thank … Read More