Every coating job has it’s weaknesses and they will be exacerbated by any deviation from the manufactures recommendations, damage, weather, and time. So do the best you can, and accept that you’ll have to make some repairs. It’s just part of living in a world where work is required to overcome entropy.
Portholes – Installation
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” — Mark Twain
Yacht Jacuzzi, Oki Style and Finishing the Aft Cabin
Howdy Folks! I hope ya’ll are staying well and still doing good work during this Covid closure. We do encourage you go join us on FaceBook You can help us with answers to questions, ask your own DIY questions, and share photos of your projects to inspire others. Seeker is actually being built on land once owned by the Cherokee … Read More
Rainwater Collection System and Fixin Leaks
…my roof’s got a hole in it and I my drown. What Did You Make Today? Send your project photo to us at svseeker@ymail.com No matter what it is. If you made it with your hands, stand up and take pride in it. Most folks didn’t even get off the couch.
Bilge Pumps
Bilge pumps. You’ll want them but don’t count on them to save you after you’ve make some really poor decisions. Case in point: The Bounty. Not the 1789 version, but the 2012 version. An excellent book is: “The Gathering Wind: Hurricane Sandy, the Sailing Ship Bounty, and a Courageous Rescue at Sea”
Fire and Theft Protection with Nest Smoke Alarms and a Ring Doorbell Camera
If you’ve not replaced your smoke detectors in several years, now is a good time to put that easy job at the top of the list. Especially if you are investing everything in to a project that can catch fire. Nest Protect Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm https://amzn.to/36cYjHj Ring Doorbell Camera https://amzn.to/2WJM29Z
Boat Heads – Part 8 – All Hosed Up
The truth about plumbing is you will make two trips for more fittings every day and you will end up with more fittings left over than you actually used.
Boat Heads – Part 7 – DIY Shower and Sink Sumps
Yes, you can buy nice little sump boxes but then you have to fit them in the available space, figure out how to mount them, and not break them. Or you Do-It-Yourself and get the size you want, how you want it mounted and with the features you want. …and if it’s make from scrap metal you have on hand, … Read More
Boat Heads – Part 6 – Holding Tanks and Anti Siphon Loop
I’m sorry that so many have lost their jobs and some have lost friends due to COVID-19. But what a great opportunity to rework our lives into something that works better for us. A time to step back and make a change. Start a new job, start a new business, start a new hobby, LEARN TO COOK. : ) I … Read More