Compressed Air System
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.
Rudder Installation and Other Boat Work
Freedom is taking control of the rudder of your life. — Yukito Kishiro
Navigation Electronics – Part 1 – Selecting a System
Many thanks to Captain Charlie for sharing his blue water navigation electronics knowledge and experience.
Airplane Jacks or Boat Jacks – Lifting Seeker’s Bow
The rudder’s hydraulic cylinders are tasked to lift the bow of Seeker, so she can be hitched to the heavy haul trucks.
Repairs-Cabinets-Coolant-Open House-Jacks and more
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
Deck Crane Rebuild – Part 7 – Converting from Opened to Closed Hydraulics & Remote Control
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