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Many thanks to Mark Sims for stopped in again. We did more work on the engine room’s hydraulic lines and installed the compressed air system.

Freedom is taking control of the rudder of your life. — Yukito Kishiro

Many thanks to Captain Charlie for sharing his blue water navigation electronics knowledge and experience.

The rudder’s hydraulic cylinders are tasked to lift the bow of Seeker, so she can be hitched to the heavy haul trucks.

Just your typical week messing about in the front yard. The cold left some busted pipes to fix. Made some progress on the cabinets in the pilothouse. Added 112 gallons of antifreeze and Reverse Osmosis water to the coolant system. Reworked a heat exchanger. Had a wonderful bunch of folks show up to our Open House. And built a pair … Read More

Many thanks the Andy McDonald on loan from the USAF. We got the back together and learned a lot about hydraulics along the way. And to Bryan Wutzke for showing us around the Auto Crane factory here in Tulsa. Auto Crane Volunteer on SV Seeker SV Seeker FaceBook Group Donate to SV Seeker Wireless Crane Remote Control DIY Sheet Metal … Read More

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Many thanks to Dave Martin and friends who pretty much build the majority of Seeker’s exhaust system and organized the insulation. The local refinery lost a really good welder when they moved him to a desk job.

Diesel / Hybrid / Electric DriveWhy have one prop drive system, when you can have three? This is what happens when you watch fuel prices and wonder how your going to pay for that stuff. The current plan is to remapping stage 1 to 2 and use a 150 to 200 hp diesel engine for full speed, an 25 kw … Read More