She is getting done by leaps and bounds. Hard to believe in 6 years you went from the paper origami folds to where she sits today. I wish i could be there to run a few inches or feet of welds, just to be a part of it. Fair Winds to Seeker and her crew
You and your crew ever cease to amaze me on how much you achieve in such a short time. The "can do" attitude is an absolute lesson to us all and one that I have tried to incorporate into my life by starting a new small business, many thanks for your demonstrated encouragement.
Never a dull moment on Seeker, everyone inhales energy from each other and work continues to amaze everyone and that's what makes this the adventure of a lifetime. Thanks to all who share the adventure and make it possible for Doug and his dream, making the Seeker a work of hundreds of hands and minds. I won't trade a minute of it for anything, Thanks Doug !!
As a videographer myself, I really appreciate the amount of effort that goes into each video. I love the music and the variety.... one day I will get muh dairy air down dere an do summat dere boat-buildin'! Keep up the great work Doug an crew! Bryan from Maple Ridge Canada
I have been following your videos for years now Doug :D the highlight of my day is when i get home and see that you have made new videos. I have been in and out of hospitals the last few months and i have been watching all the old ones over again:D hours and hours of entertainment. It is not easy being an ROV pilot and watching your videos because my fingers are ITCHING to do some work like you guys do!!!keep up the good work!!! It is so nice to see the progress!
Best video in a while I think. I'm really seeing the light at the end of the tunnel there it seems. Good to see the CNC running again. It's what first brought me to your channel. And I can't believe no one did a Titanic wing spread pose on the new bow there....
Thank you Doug and friends. I wait patiently for each episode that you are sharing with us. I have learned from the progression of this project to plan, prepare, produce. With lots of the planning and trying and making things work! Thanks again and keep up the good work!
Some people are addicted to drugs and other stuff but i am addicted to your wonderful project keep up the good work guys and i realy hope to lend you guys a helping hand when you guys are in the woodworking stage
not far away from launching now I should think, there is some dedication and commitment put into this boat and I think it's fantastic the way people are calling from all over to chip in, you can't beat that.
Thanks for the great long video. I know nothing about sailing or welding and live in London but I'm getting so much pleasure out of watching you're journey!
The bow steps turned out really nice. I also like how the cargo hold has flooring from wall to wall now. It's much nicer that way. And having those tie down points along the walls is a really good idea too.
Looking GOOD ! The forward mast steps seal up another hole that water was getting through, pretty soon it will be completely dry inside and capable of hosting more visiting Seekers. Add some cots, and heat, and list it on AirBnB ! AAaaarrrgghhh !
I have now gotten to the stage where I stick the video in fullscreen and whilst I am watching i keep moving the mouse to see how long left on the video, I sit there thinking 'please don't be finished' then I have to watch it again so that I can take it all in.
Hi mate. Johan seems to be a keeper, he does some nice work. With all the weight you're adding, you might think of bringing the water to the boat. Start digging ( o;
At 6:20 you kill me. There is much rejoicing in the kingdom. I once said Oh, woos me! Did not even no I said that. My other half caught me. We both had a laugh... Good times good times...
Doug, she is looking great. I am still pissed that Paul and I couldn't get off work to come help. But, looks like you have plenty of help and things are hauling ass.
I suggest using Marine Tex "gray" sealant on all fuel tank seams. Despite appearing to be sealed, they aren't. Small porous areas will emit an unbelievable diesel stench. I tested cured marine Tex completely submerged in ethanol petrol and it did not deteriorate. I used it to seal the seams on the 40 gallon petrol tank I built for my vanagon and they are still leak/seep free one year later. Looking great. Glad you found some help!
Hope you guys are not waiting for the 2nd great flood. So what is the plan for getting it on the trailer? The junk has to weigh as much as a tug. Beautiful work...Commissioned two ships in Maine while in the Navy....Helped them go from dirt to the mast light. Love what you are doing. Frank M. Engineering Senior Chief, USN.
Hi Doug, this video is not in the Building a 74ft Steel Sailboat, im binging on your videos and missed this one thanks! : ) Greetings from Poland and my own construction site!
McMaster has forged steel half couplings. These weld nicely without turning into Swiss cheese like the couplings from the big box store. 1" size is about $2
Switching from the sounds of welders to grinders to sewing machines it's like a construction lullaby.
She is getting done by leaps and bounds. Hard to believe in 6 years you went from the paper origami folds to where she sits today. I wish i could be there to run a few inches or feet of welds, just to be a part of it. Fair Winds to Seeker and her crew
You and your crew ever cease to amaze me on how much you achieve in such a short time. The "can do" attitude is an absolute lesson to us all and one that I have tried to incorporate into my life by starting a new small business, many thanks for your demonstrated encouragement.
Doug you are real renaissance man ! Cut, weld, grind steel and aluminum, cast and machine NiBrAl and SEW !
And a damn good videographer !
Never a dull moment on Seeker, everyone inhales energy from each other and work continues to amaze everyone and that's what makes this the adventure of a lifetime. Thanks to all who share the adventure and make it possible for Doug and his dream, making the Seeker a work of hundreds of hands and minds. I won't trade a minute of it for anything, Thanks Doug !!
"... if we weren't planning on running into things ..." LOL ! Always plan for the unexpected !!
Best transition is going from Doug welding to sewing. You do it all man.
i followed this project since 2015 an just blowen away how helpful people are'! Great work!!
Nice to see Kay back in the videos
Coolest project on TH-cam..... You have got to be just besides yourself in excitement !
As a videographer myself, I really appreciate the amount of effort that goes into each video. I love the music and the variety.... one day I will get muh dairy air down dere an do summat dere boat-buildin'!
Keep up the great work Doug an crew!
Bryan from Maple Ridge Canada
Hello from Norway :)
Well done to our Swedish neightbour ;)
She really is a thing of beauty! Industrial artwork
I have been following your videos for years now Doug :D the highlight of my day is when i get home and see that you have made new videos. I have been in and out of hospitals the last few months and i have been watching all the old ones over again:D hours and hours of entertainment. It is not easy being an ROV pilot and watching your videos because my fingers are ITCHING to do some work like you guys do!!!keep up the good work!!! It is so nice to see the progress!
Best video in a while I think. I'm really seeing the light at the end of the tunnel there it seems. Good to see the CNC running again. It's what first brought me to your channel. And I can't believe no one did a Titanic wing spread pose on the new bow there....
She's certainly coming along now. Doug, could you give your dog's a loving pat for my wife and me. They’re so beautiful. Thanks.
Thank you Doug and friends. I wait patiently for each episode that you are sharing with us. I have learned from the progression of this project to plan, prepare, produce. With lots of the planning and trying and making things work!
Thanks again and keep up the good work!
Great work Doug etal. Another masterpiece of editing 7 days of industry and invention. Loving every episode. gday from Albany Australia.
Hi mate. Albany, a good place to drop anchor once the boat is going. Rockingham, AU
Some people are addicted to drugs and other stuff but i am addicted to your wonderful project keep up the good work guys and i realy hope to lend you guys a helping hand when you guys are in the woodworking stage
I love to see the progress. A lot of work got done this week!
"I'm not Kay" definitely evoked a laugh from me. Keep up the good work!
Can we get a shot of Doug leaning forward off those new front steps and yelling "I'm king of the world!"?
I know it is hard dirty work, but you make it look like it is fun. Congratulations to all of you!
You are having way too much fun,LOL Glad the weather is getting cooler for you and you keep getting so much good help. Another great video,thumbs up!
first ...another fantastic video she coming on lovely god knows what I will do when she hits the water.
Realy enjoy seeing her come along. Thanks for sharing your journey with the world
Johan, Great addition to your team. Love how you're doing the vids Doug. Look forward to every post. Thanks!
not far away from launching now I should think, there is some dedication and commitment put into this boat and I think it's fantastic the way people are calling from all over to chip in, you can't beat that.
Thanks for the great long video. I know nothing about sailing or welding and live in London but I'm getting so much pleasure out of watching you're journey!
my favorite kind of video! some good old metalwork. You're making some good progress, Doug! Sails are coming along nicely. keep up the good work man!
Thanks for sharing the extra long work video Doug. Great to see all the work being done awesome job.
The bow steps turned out really nice. I also like how the cargo hold has flooring from wall to wall now. It's much nicer that way. And having those tie down points along the walls is a really good idea too.
They did. Johan did a beautiful job.
That Swede really has a Scandinavian name. Storbjörk means "Great Birch Tree" : )))
I absolutely LOVE these longer progress vids!!!
Lovin' the adventure of the build. Once again, thanks for sharing it.
My old 1943 Singer sewing machine has a bobbin winder like that built in. Don't know what I'd do without it.
SailRite has it built in too. It's just a continence to have a separate one as well.
Lookin Purty!!! Looking forward to when you start painting this ship!!!
The best show in town.......any town!
Grate video as alway. I always look forward to seeing the next installment.
Can't get enough of your videos man. Hope to be able to come see it in person soon.
hell yeah a swedich is doing some good work!greetings Peter from sweden!
The mag drill is a thing of beauty.
Yes it is
lots off visable work this week! nice!
I love it that the videos are so long.
Doug, The finger on the trip arm that rides against the bobbin can be adjusted to make the winder auto stop. That is what it's there for.
Looking GOOD ! The forward mast steps seal up another hole that water was getting through, pretty soon it will be completely dry inside and capable of hosting more visiting Seekers. Add some cots, and heat, and list it on AirBnB ! AAaaarrrgghhh !
lmao: green shirt says,,,, " I'm not Kaye". to funny
I have now gotten to the stage where I stick the video in fullscreen and whilst I am watching i keep moving the mouse to see how long left on the video, I sit there thinking 'please don't be finished' then I have to watch it again so that I can take it all in.
Hi mate. Johan seems to be a keeper, he does some nice work.
With all the weight you're adding, you might think of bringing the water to the boat. Start digging ( o;
really waiting to see it in the water! wish you the best! I really mean it!
God bless magnet drills, seriously.
The T shirt....great gag!
Wow the cargo hold looks like a rocket ship with those braces!!
glad to see jack again!
im hoping some day to come in America only to work some day with you guys! what a Team!
the satisfying 'no grind weld'.
awesome job as always love the work and videos Doug! Mark from Sidney Bc Canada
I saw the "I'm not Kay" shirt and for some reason "GNU's Not Unix" pops into my head!
I can't be the only one who really misses her lol :(
:) Almost did a spit take when you showed the back of Betsy's shirt. That is great! Cheers from PEI Canada, Bryan
I'm loving the progress!
I like these long versions.
Got some Bad Obsession Motorsports flashbacks there, seeing your CAD word, that´s Cardboard Aided Design. :)
Thanks again Doug some good welds there; Nice
loving the progress on the boat. Well done!!
Re watching some of the classics pre paint job :)
At 6:20 you kill me. There is much rejoicing in the kingdom.
I once said Oh, woos me! Did not even no I said that. My other half caught me. We both had a laugh... Good times good times...
An inspiration as always! Thank you.
Love to see the progress.
Another great day's work and a little closer to the beginning. :o)
MYYY HEAART WILLL GOO OOOONNNN....
Betsy - I like the back of your shirt !
Always love the videos, if your still working on it in the spring, i'd love to stop by when I move back to Texas. Keep on Keeping on!
Doug, she is looking great. I am still pissed that Paul and I couldn't get off work to come help. But, looks like you have plenty of help and things are hauling ass.
No worries. There will always be other opportunities.
WOWSA!!! You are really cooking right along! How many work days does this video cover?
7
I suggest using Marine Tex "gray" sealant on all fuel tank seams. Despite appearing to be sealed, they aren't. Small porous areas will emit an unbelievable diesel stench. I tested cured marine Tex completely submerged in ethanol petrol and it did not deteriorate. I used it to seal the seams on the 40 gallon petrol tank I built for my vanagon and they are still leak/seep free one year later. Looking great. Glad you found some help!
OUTSTANDING
i'm going to have to call dibs on being the first to stand on the bow and yell "i'm the king of the world" into the wind.
russtuff, no dib calling allowed.
russtuff we all know how well that worked out.
awesome going right along
Awesome update! Thanks for posting :D
Looking Good!!!
great as always
Hope you guys are not waiting for the 2nd great flood. So what is the plan for getting it on the trailer? The junk has to weigh as much as a tug. Beautiful work...Commissioned two ships in Maine while in the Navy....Helped them go from dirt to the mast light. Love what you are doing. Frank M. Engineering Senior Chief, USN.
Amazing work guys !! Assonet , Ma.
Good old CAD, Cardboard Aided Design.
I'm looking forward to my own project good work guys
awesome as usual !
19:43 the ever watchful GSD, Jezebel! Woof
Wow great welds I better get my ass down there soon if I want to do more then sandblast and paint.lol
Good job.
You are BEST
Thanks again
My personal highlight was that bobbin thingy :3
I want to make one now :D
Good video.
looking awesome Doug. when are you planning on building the dingy? I'm 24 episodes into my jet boat build now.
Hi Doug, this video is not in the Building a 74ft Steel Sailboat, im binging on your videos and missed this one thanks! : ) Greetings from Poland and my own construction site!
Ok, thanks.
the focsal looks great!
Dam! Is that what it's called?
In the Navy we call it the focsal/fore castle. Do you have any plans for a fixed fire system?
great video!
I always wonder if you ever got something stolen from you looks to me like everything is just laying around
@2:38 I was thinking: Hammocks!
"I'm not Kay". I take it this was a "FAQ"?
"Is that Kay in that there tshirt? Is she back?! OMG yay!"
McMaster has forged steel half couplings. These weld nicely without turning into Swiss cheese like the couplings from the big box store. 1" size is about $2