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
Pilothouse Fitout – Part 3 – Electrical and more
Chris Pilling is back. We did a gift exchange and he wired in the pilothouse amongst other projects.
Replacing Trailer Bearings
Do-it-Yourself, it’s easy!
Pilothouse Cabinets – Part 1
Many thanks to Brian Holmes for coming back and starting the cabinet buildout in the pilothouse. COVID is no excuse for sitting on the couch. Your shop and the pilothouse make great isolation rooms. Amazon Smile support for The Sea Chest Foundation Kreg Pocket Hole Jig from Amazon