Inspire us with your creativity. Send a photo of your project to us at svseeker@ymail.com You are welcome to include a watermark or your email address on the photo so you can be reached with comments and questions.
Pirates and Vacuum and Axles and other Boat Building stuff – Arrrrr
Sometimes having a big boat in your front yard means you get to host a party Pirates. And whats with this vacuum pump? It’s 90F out and my water is not boiling. But I did manage to move a semi trailer with my Ford. Happy 4th of July. Celebrate Being America! #WeAreAmerican
POR15 Fuel Tank Sealer – Big Boat Trailer and more
It starts with something small. A plaque, a painting, a bird house. But when it draws from many minds and skills; it grows, it empowers, it spreads, and it reaches out. We are makers. We are Seeker. ‘Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.’ — Carl Sagan
Ipe Deck Tiles and Equipment Bolts
Bart and I finally finished off cutting and fitting the Ipe deck tiles. And Max flew in from Reno Nevada to finish up the grinding and tapping on all 44 deck equipment hold down nuts and complete some of the remaining welding. Live if good! We’ll be moving on to complete the fuel tanks with some POR 15 Tank Sealer.
Hatches, Deck Bolts and Other Boat Building Stuff
Alexis and Josh have made it out to Colorado, and Kevin and picked up where they left off. Meanwhile Paul has been prepping the main mast sections to be joined. Bart and I have been working on floor tiles, and Betsy has been filling orders from the Junk Store and working on the foresail. Many thanks to everybody that has been shopping at our Overpriced Junk Store. We appreciate the support. –Doug
Junk Rig Sailmaking – the Mizzen Sail
Sailmaking: It’s basically some sticks, string and cloth. Don’t get too wrapped up in the details. You can do this. There are lots of people willing to help. If they say, “This is a critical part of the boat, you need to get a professional” they are not helping, move on to the next person. Find the “Can Do” people like Betsy that will read all the books and sew for hours. Find the people like Kim and Robin that have done it before you and who will share their experiences. And find a group of friends like Kitty, Jonas, Craig and Andrew that share your passion for building things. Seeker Crew Are Awesome. –Doug