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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- Sails and other boat stuff needed to sail Seeker are underway. I hope you have enjoyed the recent glut of videos. We are 1200 miles from Tulsa to the Gulf of Mexico and it feels like a good start. Again, I'd like to thank you for all the congratulations. There were a lot of people that doubted, the welding, the engine, the transmission, the props, the ....well, just name anything, and there were naysayers. So ignore those who make mountains out of molehills. Find the people that have a glass-half-full approach to life; make them your crew, and you will go far. Merry Christmas. --Doug
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"Trickin Pickin" performed by Doug Waterman
It seems surreal to see you sitting on calm waters, at the "final harbour", working on your boat, after all these years. It's been an inspiring journey and I'm super thankful that you've shared it with us all this time.
It's still a bit surreal to me too.
I saw the very first video and was hooked!
Right on man. Been watching for years and I couldn’t be more thrilled to see her sitting on the water and continuing the work that needs to be done.
Doug, I've been watching for years and I can't be happier for you. You are truly living the dream.... boat floats.... just take her down the river...anchor in the gulf and work out the sails and rigging.... may the sunsets only rival the sunrises.... may the wind only really blow at whatever angle a junk rigged ship sails best.... wish you only the best and thank you for sharing your journey with the rest of us. Truly an inspiration.
The guy in the Picasso hat really knows his shit when it comes to rigging! Looking good! Thanks for the update. Be safe Doug and crew.
That's Rick. He's be building boats and sailing Junks for a long while.
"Get it done. Move on to the next one." This gave me some very needed motivation Doug, thanks for making your productivity contagious. 💪
There’s no problem that old men with skills can’t make right.
The sails are starting to looking slick now!
Excellent work by all involved.
Seeing that old sailmakers palm makes me want to find mine.
I vas a parachute rigger in the Navy. I never sewed sails, but sometimes repaired heavy harness, sewing with nylon #6 cord and three inch needles. There was no way to get that monster needle through three or four layers of webbing without a palm.
Great work everyone!
It's really cool when you get to see a huge pod of dolphins in a wild feeding frenzy, there's really nothing like it. Sails are coming along. Looking good guys looking good.
Those two Rick and Tom, local MEN are the real deal. You can tell just by a glance, they earned the salt!
Good to see your giving some Old Salts a chance to give you lessons on sail preps/operations. Good on it all looking operable more than not. Sweet victory all around and keeping all minds focused on a common thought makes it all work, I'll give good thoughts too!!
Thank you brother.
I really enjoy watching the "journey". Boat stuff is never done. It's the closest thing to immortality.
Learning as you go is a good way to approach most things in life getting started is the hard part finishing is a blessing.
Had to stop the video to take in that fantastic sun rise.
That was something else.
Love it--getting mighty close to seeing her heeling under sail!
Still lots to do, but every day is a step forward. It’s a gorgeous place to be. Maybe you should come down here too and sail with the dolphins.
@@SVSeeker great idea I'm going to look into that sometime in February maybe
thank you for saying what you did about ship happens. i love how down to earth they are the work is proper not scooby doo
Thanks for posting and sharing. Great to see how things are coming along.
It’s always a pleasure to be along with you in your fabricating / fixing / modifying and repairing. I appreciate your thoughts behind your how & why you did it your way.
My boat is being started in February 2023 and I can't wait. Great video Doug you are such a nice bloke respect.
Amazing how much you still have to do - now discovering what needs tweaked. Great seeing all the folks you have come across and how, in so many cases, people with various skills that have helped out. This is truly a fascinating adventure Doug :)
What a wonderful group of people! Thanks again Doug for taking us along!
Like the radios. No more shouting. That masthead looks great. The hydraulic winch.......nice! On with the main and mizzen. Thanks for the video Doug.
Doug: really enjoying your progress, my friend. I watched you mid-way with the build in Tulsa and went back and caught up on all the other vids. Didn't get down to help any, I wish now I did. I went to the "launch' party and got a tour of the boat. I hope one of these days I can come out and help on the boat and assist the researchers in whatever they do. I can cook a little, swab decks and clean heads, whatever needs done. Keep on keeping on!!
I look forward to that.
I can already see her full sails from drone shots.
Thanks for sharing.
Parrel beads: Traditionally they used wooden beads, I took a plastic cutting board, I think it is HMWPE or something. I used a 20,mm hole saw and cut wheels, and plan to put them on the parrels holding the battens to the mast.
HDPET actually. High Density Polyethylene Terephthalate. Golf ball idea is the best.
Seems I never took a trip on my sailboats without hearing stuff down below crashing to the sole going on the first tack. That's why they call it a shakedown cruise. You could calculate the horsepower of your sail rig. Then you can have a readout of the $$ you won't be spending while under sail. Bon Voyage.
U make some of the best vids. Very enjoyable brightens up the day thank u. S.v. seeker
Zinc everything before paint, just experience from the bering sea lol that is two barrel knots... but a kerrick bend would have ben the better choice as the 2 knots he tied are large and make for more chafing. BUT... splicing is Ideal and if he can splice I do not know why you would give up 25% strength on the knot instead of a splice. Also those windows/portholes will break in weather I have seen Portholes desined for weather break in alaska... you need to change to windows with plexi 100% or you will be sorry... you can not always run from weather Chief engineer Alaska Crab fishing boats.
Unfortunately I did not find this channel 7 years ago. I'm enjoying your adventure with you.
I like watching the rope work and rigging as I was a certified arborist for a few decades.
I thought I saw a tractor seat on the mast head at one time. It looked like a convenient and comfortable work platform. Ha
And you got a lot of help from your friends
Second watch. Got my Monday started right. On to putting up the Christmas tree. Take care Doug and crew and have a great week. Happy Holidays.
You're just getting started Doug
When you get it permanent; safety wire those shackle keys because they will loosen up from movement.
I have found a piece of 316 TIG rod works great for that.
Lost my boat out of boathouse during hurricane Sally because shackle pin backed out.
3M has a weld through coating. It helps eliminate rust on the back side of the weld. Comes in a spray can .
I believe a GPS antenna is just an antenna. I have opened up one of those pods, replaced the original with a $20 replacement antenna and it worked just fine for years.
It's got a fancy stabilized compass in it too. But, yeah, they have a sinful markup.
Would be awesome to hear those guys tell stories and share their wealth of knowledge. Could spend a million dollars on an education and learn less. Great video Doug!
them old fellas got some experience.
So much wisdom shows from the old guys
It’s really a joy to watch, ingenuity meets perseverance.
Thanks Doug and Friends
you found the right guy to help you through the next phase of shakedown runs under sail.
Really enjoyed watching your videos , I can’t wait to see it sailing away on the open sea and going alone for the ride via your videos. 😊
Old Hippies can fix anything. ;-)
Doug i started watching your videos in 2014 when my daughter was born. Bought an old fiberglass 25’ the next week. Been refitting it for the junk rig as well. The swivel in the hall yard will be a mistake I’ve found in the last two years it will bind up if you use a multiple block arrangement
Not using a multiple block arrangement but we did consider that it might be a problem anyway. That is why the Boat Gods gave us welders. : )
Congratulations on a job well done ❤
Great adventure, meeting Great people makes for a great life! Thanks for sharing
Berets and beards. Righteous. I'd love to hear their stories.
Hello all from Siesta Key Florida
It is an achievement for sure
on the golfball, I was a kid who pulled things apart to see how they work. I cut open a golf ball got through the skin then all the rubber then cut in a bit deeper punctured the liquid center and it squirted out under massive pressure nearly lost an eye literally spent a week in hospital it still gives me grief 60 yrs later.
I am so amped to see this thing under sail my prediction is she will be fine and the motor will become redundant. But every boat needs redundancy.
I have built a few boats now its the most fun you can have.
This is such an amazing achievement, one day I'll build myself a sailboat but much smaller!
I love your mentality Doug, just move the freight, congratulations on making it to blue water. Merry Christmas.
Definition of a boat? A hole in the water that you pour money into!🤔🤣👍🇺🇸
It is. But they can be so rewarding too.
@@SVSeeker Yepper! Lived on my twin keeled 26 footer in Tampa Bay for years after I got out of the Guard. Some of the best years!👍😁🇺🇸
It's great to see the sales of flying now the Seas will catch the wind and bring you a loft many Ventures to come
I love how this boat has developed and still developing with the educated “ shoot from hip” mentality. You are living my dream. I hope to build a smaller house boat this next year. I’m going to have to hurry I’m looking at 67 coming fast and running out of time so this has to be the year. I have the plans and it’s a “simple “ build of wood so it should outlast me and my wife is on board with me building it 😁
Bravo
I have drilled open a golf ball that had liquid inside not like a paste but water consistency I think it was blue
Seeker Stuff. Nice
I rode down today and seen you on the water. Had a job near ONO ISLAND
Great stuff Doug, yeah now your cruising! Congratulations man brings a smile to my face.
Rick is walking around barefoot... on a metal ship. A true sailor!
Might want to add a safety wire to those clevis pins that hold the sail up. Could be bad if they back themselves out.
Advise Secure the pins of your stainless chakels. they have the habit coming loos in time.
Merry Christmas to you and your fine crew!
We built and moved into our Dream Home while you were doing your build...
Is there any better feeling than that of achieving your Dreams?
God bless ALL of us!
WWG1WGA
Hey Doug, those shackles on top of the mast don't have anything locking the pins in place. I have seen them undo and bring down rigs. We use stainless wire through the hole and back inside the shackle to make sure the can't undo.
I'll put a piece of TIG wire in there, but after we stop changing it around. : )
Consider some work lights on top of the mast so it can be daylight at night time.
They are already up. That's part of what we hauled up.
And aftermarket Fleer camera assembly would do you some real good on that boat like the ones the police officers used to have on the top of their cars
When some one was uptight we used to say they had 'Tight Jibs'.
I know nothing about sailboat, the sail looks little bit small for that size of steel boat, very interesting boat, very cool.
Solving, evaluating, changing, changing again, evaluating, designing, thinking ahead about redundancy for failure with backup. Help from local experts, sorting out the perlins/sheaves/battens/powered winches. Learning, documenting, teaching. One sail at a time.
Great share she's coming around
For what it’s worth, I have 40 years experience in the building business. And I know you’re going do what you wanna do. That’s why I keep watching and liking your vids. But I wouldn’t use Alex Plus caulk around those windows unless it’s just the only thing I had. Probably would’ve used 4200 marine sealant or, if I had to source something from the big box building stores, I would use Lexel clear caulk. I quit using silicone caulk years ago because on every remodel job I did I would find it failing to adhere to anything but itself. Anyway. Maybe what you put on the windows will last long enough to prove me wrong but if it doesn’t just consider this a suggestion from another old pro.
4200 is better but also pricier. If the silicon does the job then 4200, next time. But if I have to remove the windows? : )
+1 for the lexel
Everything torqued to factory specs ? Oh yeah you were the factory😂
I’ve been looking forward to these sail focused videos since you left Oklahoma. Exciting to see you getting closer to sailing! Appreciate your encouragement to all of use making one step towards our own personal project goals. No shame in making mistakes and learning from failure
Congrats on the saltwater. With regards to halyards, could you space out the hydraulic motor from the back of the winch to allow you to make the socket sliding so you can disconnect the hydraulic motor in case it fails and use the winch by hand? Also keep in mind that since your halyards are external to the mast, you could set up a relatively short horizontal block and tackle setup (20’) with Prussics to raise the sails.
Yes, that could be done. But it’s not hard to turn it with the hydraulic motor installed. So we will see.
Question for Doug: Have you researched and planned out a ceremony for your first equator crossing? (It's bound to happen eventually)
Hi I enjoy your videos I'm a new subscriber from Roseville California.
Welcome!!
Maybe try using some skate/grind wax on the mast to reduce friction for the sails.
: ) How many cases?
The trick to drilling golf balls is to Freeze them first.
Awesome accomplishment Doug.. I've been watching for about a year or 2 and after a marathon session of about 8 episodes catching up I had a dream that when you finally made it to the gulf and put your sales up the wind blew and broke all three of them at the same time .....lol
Doug, you are an amazing man.
Not all the time, but we try, right?
EPIC SUNRISE Doug
Figuring out the rigging is definitely something that you should have figured out before launching.
If you want to figure out all the details on a project this big, before you start building, you will never start building. If that is what you want, buy a set of plans and copy someone else.
Block and tackel for the sail waste of time. GET a gear reduction 5-10 to 1 hand driven winch. If you add block and tackel then you have to have LOTS of extra rope. If you have a proper winch then its just a matter of switching from the hydrolic driven winch to a manual gear reduction one. NO rigging changes. just changing which winch the halyard rope for lifting the sail(s) is going to. Also DONT forget to add a quick lock cleat.
True, but you can raise it by hand if needed.
@@SVSeeker Lift by hand... LOL one question. Lift by hand in what kind of conditions. Dead calm flat seas? slight winds. heavy winds and seas? By hand what is the safety margin for use and operation, hand lifted vs power/gear reduction manual. Better to prepair for worse case weather environment and total power failure. Then to try to lift or lower by human hand in bad seas is all I'm saying. To be honist I think You'll find it a pleasure to have a few winches manuals side by side for optional control. Then again I dont know the full rigging layout/design at all so.... If You end up on the south atlantic side of FL I may have some stuff for SV seeker, I do work on luxury yachts master glassman/tech/hardware.
@@berinslaptop Yes, by hand. This ain't no luxury yacht. We use muscle when needed.
Looking good! (currently stationed at the South Pole)
Thanks South Pole?
Maybe you could put a saddle up there for it to fall into
Lazy Jacks? We have those too now.
If your winches don't work hydraulically you should still be able to put a handle in there and crank them down you got to think if your sales are up in bad weather something goes wrong you've got to get them down and I know you'll figure it out cuz you do always figure it out.... It's nice to see the old guys on there talking about the answers blowing in the wind cuz it is sailing is the answer homeless now hoping for a boat how do you start from nothing to something
I can't believe the luck of finding a guy with experience sailing three masted junks in New Orleans. Your next sailing school will probably have to be Shanghai.
the song he was talking about is blowing in the win by Bob Dylan
That’s all above my pay grade lol but I’m always willing to learn .
“If you will it, it is no dream.” - Theodor Herzl
The epicness continues!
Doug Jackson needs to be on Rogan's podcast, it would be amazing.
Ha! I am more Captain Kangaroo material.
hey doug could you use roller skates wheels with bearings instead of those golf balls to easily go up the mass ? think of the roller coasters as they use wheels around the pipe holding it firm
No. Not around salt water. And there is no need for the battens to be tight to the mast.
Re the winch, if it's too much load by hand are you risking overload by forcing it with hydraulics?
Even if it won't be overloaded, are you going to negatively impact its durability and reliability? I can't imagine a winch like that is cheap to replace or easy to source everywhere you intend to go.
It might be worth adding the sheave just to be kinder on the gear and make sure it keeps working for you long term.
We could, but there is a pressure relief valve built into the flow control valve. More on that later. Need to get it finished and working first.
Your running rigging is coming along really nicely :). Take a look at Hasler & McCloud if you have any questions, it works for me.
Titleist sv1 rubber bands i believe
Water maker should be run offshore in clear ocean water. Never in harbors they will not take out all chemicals. Makes your expensive filters last longer.
Rus neutralizer, I bet you got it from HomeDepot, thanks for the info. I had been looking to get some, I am sure it's not difficult but looking at the brand I know HomeDepot has got some.
These ropes you have for the sail, they better be UV resistant because regular nylon and many more plastics just rot when exposed to UV. I sure you know that, so what brand a material are they?
Nice golfball use....
That's what I like about building a boat, never a boring day, you never finish.
I like that dingy how satisfied are you with it I believe I would like to have one of those
Absolutely love it.
finally! I get to see the mast head again
It's like watching your child all grown up. : )
Have you considered installing some diesel heater’s? They work well they’re very inexpensive and easy to install. I think you can get a 35000 btu unit for less than $200.
I have them and it's on the list.
Now that you're "On the Ocean" at last, have you seen the Green Flash yet?
No, but an older woman showed me her tits. Does that count?
Can you lead your haliard through a block to the anchor windlass rope drum as a back up if your hydraulics fail?