If you want to know what the Big Boys are doing to protect their investment in steel, you talk to an American Petroleum Institute Certified Inspector. And it’s a pleasure to here it from Eric Montague because he is passionate about his job. The books on this topic used properly are guaranteed to cure insomnia.
Gas Cylinder Rack – OMG It’s Going to Explode!
No, actually, it’s not going to explode. But it’s part of the ongoing battle we humans have with fear. So if there is a problem here, it’s really how afraid we are, and how willing we are to impose are fear on others. So mind your memes.
Installing a Thousand Studs for Furring Strips
“Grit” You don’t have to be the smartest, the best looking, have the most money, or have the right social connections. You just need Grit. Passion, perseverance and determination will achieve a long term goal. The rest you can get along the way.
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Forward Cabin Layout – Do not overthink it. Build it.
Friðbjörn “Thor” has experience working on fishing boats and sailing on whale watching boats off Iceland, so he was helpful in making the decision about how to layout the forward cabin. We originally were going to wall the two sides off but those would have been small cramped cabins. Now the plan is for a curtain to provide some privacy and an open floor with room for sitting, and a table for laptops.
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Hydraulics – Part 2 – Harbor Freight Power Threader Teams With Ridgid
Harbor Freight Power Threader …or how to get the best work from a bad tool. And it’s awesome to have the hydraulic piping done. Many thanks to Friðbjörn Þór Jónsson “Thor” for finishing it up.
Grinder Safety — and lies you are told to scare you.
On SV Seeker, safety is your business. There is no list of rules, there are no warning notices. It’s no one else’s job to keep you safe. So you better make it your business. Pay attention, be aware, be present, stay within your skills, and have fun.
Hydraulics – Part 1 – Bending, Fitting, Threading, and TIG Welding
Last week, Chris Pilling took a vacation from designing and installing industrial electrical systems to design and install the hydraulic piping system on Seeker. He left behind a lot of installed pipe and a huge resource of knowledge in this video. Enjoy.
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Roping Sails
Roping a sail is a simple but time consuming task which provides ample time for visiting with friends and daydreaming of canvas filled with a warm ocean breeze.
The Mind of a Boat Builder – Brupeg
Join Seeker and the crew of Brupeg for a Premier! “Be Bold – Go Where Others Don’t.” Brupeg is an inspiring story of three Aussies restoring a big steel boat. Support their dream and excellent content.
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