“Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” —Zig Ziglar
A Beautiful Fall Weekend at the Boatyard
A week in the life of SV Seeker. We get a look at a high tech robot for measuring rail roads, install some foam board insulation, cedar planking, furring strips. Of course a little plasma cutting, welding, and yes, grinding Their website, https://www.jerrysmajestic.com has all of the details. The dragons are getting new paint. Installed the engine room storage drawers. Figure out the Center of Gravity and axle loads. And get Lorenzo’s plasma machine fixed by David at Red-D-Arc. We sadly we lost a friend and crew member we loved, so this video is dedicated to Huge Hood.
Painting the Boat – Part 13 – No $iht Non-skid
If you slip and fall on this Non-Skid, you were trying to slip an fall. This is not the “non-skid” on your daddy’s yacht. This is the read deal. PPG Amercoat 138 from Single Source Industrial Coatings. Call Blake at 918 587-2575 and get some real man non-skid. : )
Paint, Control Cables & Get Paid to Sail
Yes, you can get paid to sail. And Captain Charlie Sade will tell you how to get started. We also finished the paint inside the hull and figure out our control cables.
Plasma Cutting and Welding TIG and MIG
We’re getting ready to head down to The Good of the Land Rust Fest in Temple Texas. Come join us and try out some plasma cutting and welding yourself. And there is lots more to see! Tickets: GOTLFEST.com
Graco Merkur 45:1 and XTR 5 Airless Spray Gun Maintenance and Rebuild
We rebuild a Graco Merkur 45:1 airless sprayer and gun. It works now, but is not able to spray coal tar without a lot of thinner. Single Source’s recommendation of using the 70:1 was spot on.
Calculating Displacement, Weight and Waterline
Skip to how much does it weigh: https://youtu.be/f5bR_IXI6EQ?t=2133
Ask Me Anything on Reddit, Friday, Oct 11th from 3-6pm EST
https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/
following “Coolest Think I’ve Ever Made” hosted by www.coolestshow.com
Painting the Boat – Part 12 – Spraying Coal Tar Epoxy
Two amateurs spray 35 gallons of coal tar epoxy in 3 hours and it comes out beautiful. Many thanks to Single Source Industrial Coatings for loaning use the sprayer!
Graco Xtreme x70 Airless Sprayer Rebuild & Coal Tar Epoxy
We rebuild a Graco Xtreme x70 Pneumatic powered, airless sprayer and end up with a great troubleshooting check list as well as a great comparison of airless vs roller application of coal tar epoxy. Many thanks to Single Source Industrial Coatings for trusting us with their X70. Even used these sprayers cost over $6000.
