Seeker Knowledge
Shaft
The 65 mm propeller shaft carries torque from the Hundested unit to Seeker's propeller. Alignment, bearings, seals, and couplings must all work together to prevent vibration and wear.
Videos and images
Anchor Winch Hydraulics Upgrade with Chain Shaft Coupler
Anchor Winch Hydraulics Upgrade with Chain Shaft Coupler - Patrons Only
Broken Drive Shaft - Saildrive
Cutlass Bearing Removal and Painting the Shaft Log
Fix a Bent Lawn Mower Shaft
Pulling the Prop Shaft and Cutless Bearing in the Water
Shaft
Anchor Winch Rebuild - Part 11 - Capstans & Lead
Argonaut Jr
Around the Straits of Florida - Key West to Ft Pierce
Cabin Tops - Part 6
DIY Alumimum Carport
Hundested Controllable Pitch Prop and Other Things
Hundested V-3 FR-H Teardown Part 2
Hydraulics - Part 3 - More that One Way to Skin a Cat
Kohler 10K Generator - Repairs and Troubleshooting
Outboard Overheating, Seizing, and Dying
ROV Camera Tilt
ROV Thrusters - Part 4
SV Seeker Live - Jun 3, 2017 - Hatches, Deck Bolts, Sails, Boat for Sale, Pulley Design
SV Seeker Training Video - Part 1
Transfer Case Mods and Getting Ready to Change the Cutlass Bearing While in the Water - Patrons Only
Work to be done in Charleston
Lessons
- Measure Before Redesign Don't redesign because people think you're wrong. Redesign because reality proves you're wrong.
- Reality Is the Final Judge Opinions don't float boats. Measurements do. Listen to everyone. Believe the evidence.