Thanks to Cory Brown for wiring in a new breakout board and getting our CNC table setup and installed for ship board duty.
Scuba Compressor – Grey Water Pump – And Pre Launch Activity
Rafe got the scuba compressor running. Clint installed bigger and better grey water pumps. Page fancied up the Octopus for the Aug 21st launch party. Kyle got the mast ready to step with the crane. And I registered my home built ship as “Private Trailer” so the Oklahoma Department of Size and Weight can issue the transport permits. Port of … Read More
Hydraulics – Part 7 – Pipe Test and Charging the Accumulator
Port of Catoosa Launch Party Tickets on Sale Now! Our accumulator was only pretending to be an accumulator, but now it really is an accumulator and it can start living a complete life, of gathering excess hydraulic pressure and redisposing it as needed. Thanks to Andrew and Kyle on this one.
Diesel Jet Boat Build – Part 19 – Repairs
August 21st – VIP Launch Party Tickets on Sale. Get yours soon. Half of them are gone already. Many thanks to crew: Rafe, Clint, Ric, and Kyle; Donnie at Thompson Diesel, and a bunch of good folks on the SVSeeker FaceBook group, for ideas and inspiration. It looks like we’ll have both the Oops dingy and the Love Me tender … Read More
A Week in the SV Seeker Boatyard
Port of Catoosa Launch Party Tickets on Sale Now! http://www.seachestfoundation.org/cat… Thanks to Brandon, Evan, Devin, Justin and Peter. We got a lot of cleanup, and touch ups done, along with some hydraulic work, make some fenders, tested the new outboard, and made a new CNC table from the old CNC table. All and all, a very productive and fun week. … Read More
Hundested Variable Pitch Propeller Controller Rebuild and Installation
Port of Catoosa Launch Party Tickets on Sale Now! Many thanks to Justin for his work on the propeller controller. The only thing better than taking something apart and finding the problem is doing it with a friend. We humans are so much better when we work together.
Wheels for the Boat – Part 10 – Brakes, Flats and More
Thank You to everyone that already has their VIP Launch Tickets. We are looking forward to meeting you and celebrating the Launch of the Boat the Internet Built. VIP Launch Party Tickets on Sale Here: http://www.seachestfoundation.org/catoosa/
Boatyard Injury – Broken Nose and Knocked Out Teeth
VIP LAUNCH PARTY – August 21st at the Tulsa Port of Catoosa
Engine Startup
Port of Catoosa Launch Party Tickets on Sale Now! Port of Catoosa Launch Party Tickets on Sale Now! Many thanks to Rich Goss of SilverWolfProductions and his merry band of Pirates. As well as countless others but specifically Andrew Grasberger, Dave Williams, Dave Martin, Brian, and Bart for helping get the engine going. There is lots that remains to be … Read More
Pilothouse Fitout – Part 10 – Console, Shelves, Solar and back to Hydraulics
Port of Catoosa Launch Party Tickets on Sale Now! Click Here Many thanks to Steve, Chris, Bart, our Supporters and Bilge Rats. Aug 12th we move to the Tulsa Port of Catoosa. Aug 21st is our VIP Launch Party, tickets go on sale soon. Sept 11th is our Launch Celebration Pirate Festival at Three Forks Marina in Muskogee Oklahoma. Make … Read More