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
Flaring and Bending Steel and Stainless Steel Tubing
Amazon Smile support for The Sea Chest Foundation Imperial Triple Head Tube Bender RIDGID Close Quarters Tubing Cutter RIDGID Tubing Cutter Mophorn Pipe Tube Bender Flaring Tool with 45 and 37 degree
Engine Exhaust
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 Drive
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
Deck Crane Rebuild – Part 5 – Blasting and a visit from Maker 238
What this video fails to convey is that the majority of the time sand blasting is spent replacing worn out parts and unclogging lines. It was great to have Ryan from Maker 238 here so some interesting work was done. Check out Maker 238
Deck Crane Rebuild – Part 4 – Teardown and New Bearings
It put up a good fight, but it finally came apart and got a new set of bearings. Many thanks to Karim, Jake, Brandon, and Bart for getting it done.
Deck Crane Rebuild – Part 3 – Sorting out the Hydraulics
What an enjoyable project this is turning out to be. I’ve always appreciated hydraulics for their reliability and power but never did more than replace the occasional hose a check the fluid level. If you are interested in exercising your mind and curiosity then I highly recommend rebuilding an old hydraulic powered machine, and this video will hopefully be an … Read More
Elevator to Davit Winch
Chris Pilling showed up with three phase electric motor driven gear box with sprockets formerly used on a elevator. It has turned out to be a great solution for launching and recovering our tender from the davits. It’s also been a great opportunity to learn about variable frequency drives, relays, contactors, motor breaks, and radio crane controls. And many thanks … Read More
Deck Crane Rebuild – Part 1
You can fix, repair, build, imagine, create most anything even with basic tools and skills. The internet, a good friend, and determination is all you need. Send us a photo of your project and spread the inspiration. Post it in our FaceBook Group: SVSeeker or email it to svseeker@ymail.com You got no project? Then turn off computer, put down your … Read More