It's a real pleasure to see you doing major mechanical work while under way with no panic, a reliable temporary replacement and a plan to rebuild what failed. That is what all of the experiences that are behind you have prepared you for. A great testament to your way of thinking.
I'm a say it again... ditch the transfer case and get an auxiliary truck trans, they are made for constant duty, the low range on a transfer case is meant for limited useage, too much heat. And an aux trans will have a smaller foot print.
If that seal fails repeatedly, the drive shaft might need a carrier bearing. Common issue with offroad / HD truck use where components are under constant heavy loads. Carrier bearing saves the internal bearings, too.
I think the t case has held up better than I thought it would. But I still think you would be better off with a top loader 4 speed. It would be a straight in line setup no joint or vibration problems and you wouldn’t have to run it upside down so it would help with the leaking issues. It would also give you the option to run 3 different ratios including a 1:1. That way if you move away from the auto transmission to a marine transmission you will have more control over the output. Should be sending pictures of our boat build soon.
I agree 110% Really was rooting for Robert to reel in some good ones. There's so much good stuff in the ocean... eating seasonal and local is always the way to go - for health and for flavor.
I remember when we spoke back in April 2016 back in Tulsa and you told me about hitting the Alantic. So glad you made it. More adventures to come and sights to see. Good winds Doug....
Seeing the Fort Pierce jetty brings back some great memories. My grandparents lived in Port St Lucie and grandpa and I spent a lot of time fishing off that jetty. First snook I ever caught was there.
Doug while down in Florida , you shoukd ask around for a actual marine clutch. As you know theres tons of older boats / workboats , in florida. I understand you like the auto trans from the bus, just a suggestion.
What do you think, for a new build, of diesel/electric drive? Expensive, i know, but ive been converting cars to hybrids since the 90s, off and on, and in that form factor they can be incredibly reliable. Plus, the engine doesnt have to be mounted on centerline. You can get liquid cooled electric motors and genheads as well, AND you can seal all electrical connections gas tight with the motor, so you can run it under pure, dry nitrogen if you use a magnetic coupler to transfer power to the prop.
Hi Doug! I see that you have reached Ft Pierce. I've got a couple of boats down there, one big ol' boat named Sampson that is being renovated at Fort Marine and a Bertram that we use for a treasure boat docked on th south side of the FP Inlet near the USCG station. I'm in Sebastain about half the time, but If you need anything or any information about where to get what in this area, we'll all do what we can to help.
Oh no! Are we running short on project clips for the end of the video??? Somebody get out there and do something and take some pics! Maybe I should. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Doug for giving me my old navy day views. The sunsets and sunrises on the ocean will always be my favorite times in the Navy at 25yrsold 1995-2004. Song for ya. Anchor’s away my friend anchors away. 🥰🥰Glad to see Betsey chasing her dreams as well.
You're going to get really good at rebuilding that transfer case at this rate. These close to shore trips are really stress testing all of Seeker's systems nicely and finding the weak links while showing that you can make repairs while underway and without losing propulsion completely, which is impressive for a vessel you built yourself in your front yard. Most commercial ships would need a rescue tow if they had a failure and even though they are fully engineered and proven designs, accidents happen and systems fail from flaws, especially at sea. Seeker's going to outlast you Doug, probably by a long time, as long as she's taken care of.
@@theVoyage It's cobbled together junkyard parts and he's ran it for far longer than 10 hours between failures. Many vessel propulsion systems end up having problems when they are still in the testing phases when they are custom builds. That's why you do sea trials and a shakedown cruise. Seeker is still in that phase. Stuff is expected to break and need fixing at this phase and this is when you ant it to since you are near port, the Coastguard can come get you, and the shore is even close enough to get a part shipped if you need one. I think you have a misconception of how industrial and marine systems can be built. You can have it drops right in as a ready to go system, on a budget, or mostly reliable. Pick two. Anything that isn't an off the shelf solution or repurposed from another product is going to have that "premium engineering" cost, if you can even get anybody to make it. This is a home built vessel. It's going to have weaknesses that need to be found and fixed, just like a home garage built hot rod. So you take it out to your local track before you drive it cross country and break it as much as you can to work out the bugs since you can't call a tow truck in the middle of the ocean. Well, you can, but the wait is a little long and your ship might be at the bottom before it arrives.
@@SVSeeker that np205 keeps trying to quit on you! It's a toxic relationship that can get you hurt someday. Maybe I'm getting this channel mixed up with another one I watch 🤪
You fix more in one day than many fix in their life. If You make it Your self You can fix it if You just buy it and don’t know how to build it You become dependent on mechanics etc. This encourages me to make more if my own things and to become more independent. Made my own chicken coop and it works pretty good or at least the chickens like it enough to go in it each evening.
Thank you. Between yard work and walking 2 miles daily, the 100+ heat in Tulsa was the big reason. I told my stylist to go with "Judi Dench" although I certainly am a far cry from her. Any shorter and I could use the dog clippers like Doug.
Doug. If you ever find the Time. Think about using your 3D Printer to create a replica of your steering wheel with the octopus and make a clock out of it. …. Make one to give it too one of your special friends. for helping you on your adventure…. That would be cool ! Food for thought !! Sail long and prosper…. lol.
I have lived without AC for over two years now. It's a bit like being the skinny person in a room full of fat people eating donuts and not being able to say. "What the fuck people?" : )
@@SVSeeker Yah I hear you. It’s not like no work is getting done, it’s just far more nocturnal. I always seem to over book the available time. I actually have a pretty good idea how to add passive cooling. Making it not 120+ out there will help immensely. It’ll only be in the low 90s outside today so, with the door open and my poor much abused fan running I should get some wood cut. After I fix the shower valves, priorities…
Well, were both a long way from when we meet up in Pensacola last January, but maybe with good weather, we could meet up again, I will be in New Brunswick, Canada next week, it's only a few miles north of where you are now. 😃 Great video as usual 👍
I tell ya, this damn transfer case has been such entertainment! . Its simplistically complicated ASF! I'm vested and cant wait to see the rebuild and how she holds up.
I love the adventure! I think it’s the driveline not the transfer case. The fact the driveshaft works and where you have failures are evidence of the problem. Don’t hard mount the case and use proper geometry for the coupling. Hard-mounting is forcing the case to absorb the misalignment through vibration and heat/friction.
It is so cool to see Seeker stalking the old Bimini Road and outskirts of ancient Atlantis! Do you guys ever watch mermaid horror movies at night on the boat?
Doug! For the cooling block I assume you'll need a gasket, depending on the operating temperature you may be able to print one using flex filament (TPU). I've even printed carburetor bowl gaskets and they've been going strong for years. Shh keep it a secret!
Oh for fuck sake. The whole boat was built in my front yard and that majority of the parts are what you would call chewing gum and have nothing to do with the marine industry. Yet here we are in the Atlantic on a shake down run. If you want all the shiny marine stuff and you can afford it, then go buy it. But what I see is a bunch of people convincing themselves that if they can't afford it, then they should resign themselves to sitting on their ass. That's looser think.
@@SVSeeker Just cant stand folk talking and eating / chewing at the same time thats all . But now I have your attention , a more serious question.... I have watched the build and subscribed from the begining , as I am a non sailor and not a boat builder , are the port holes a little on the low side or is that how they are meant to be?
I like that you built a powerboat that identifies as a sailboat. What a time we live in!
Technically a Motorsailer
Betsy you look great 👍 beautiful painting
I do love Betsy, she was so helpful and kind dealing with my purchase years ago back when Doug was still stuck in his yard. Great woman!
❤
It's a real pleasure to see you doing major mechanical work while under way with no panic, a reliable temporary replacement and a plan to rebuild what failed. That is what all of the experiences that are behind you have prepared you for. A great testament to your way of thinking.
Thanks
I'm a say it again... ditch the transfer case and get an auxiliary truck trans, they are made for constant duty, the low range on a transfer case is meant for limited useage, too much heat. And an aux trans will have a smaller foot print.
I'll say it again. Not enough space. : )
@@SVSeeker should be smaller then a transfer case, not a full trans, but the old style divorced aux trans, they are rather smoll
Just run a marine gear, they have been used for a long...long time. They work! The boat is awesome, the transfer case will always be the weak link.
The amount of equipment, parts, gear, machinery and repair time on this boat seems a lot more than others.
Do you mean compared to the people who take their boats to the shop and let someone else do the work? Yes. : )
It is a home built boat and this is the first voyage for the purpose of working out the bugs and testing its seaworthiness.
and how many boats have you built in your front yard may I ask?
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@@troytreeguy His first voyage was two years ago, and this is definitely not the first voyage.
Now THAT'S a milestone: first time into the Atlantic! Congrats! (Just catching up after a crazy July)
Good video. Thanks for sharing your experience.
If that seal fails repeatedly, the drive shaft might need a carrier bearing. Common issue with offroad / HD truck use where components are under constant heavy loads. Carrier bearing saves the internal bearings, too.
The postmortem is in the next video, now on Patreon, and the problem is not what you think, but it also has a fix.
I think the t case has held up better than I thought it would. But I still think you would be better off with a top loader 4 speed. It would be a straight in line setup no joint or vibration problems and you wouldn’t have to run it upside down so it would help with the leaking issues. It would also give you the option to run 3 different ratios including a 1:1. That way if you move away from the auto transmission to a marine transmission you will have more control over the output. Should be sending pictures of our boat build soon.
The postmortem is in the next video, now on Patreon, and the problem is not what you think, but it also has a fix.
A fishing enthusiast/chef would be a great addition to the Seeker crew. Take advantage of the bounty the seas provide.
I agree 110% Really was rooting for Robert to reel in some good ones. There's so much good stuff in the ocean... eating seasonal and local is always the way to go - for health and for flavor.
I remember when we spoke back in April 2016 back in Tulsa and you told me about hitting the Alantic. So glad you made it. More adventures to come and sights to see. Good winds Doug....
👍
Seeing the Fort Pierce jetty brings back some great memories. My grandparents lived in Port St Lucie and grandpa and I spent a lot of time fishing off that jetty. First snook I ever caught was there.
Doug while down in Florida , you shoukd ask around for a actual marine clutch. As you know theres tons of older boats / workboats , in florida. I understand you like the auto trans from the bus, just a suggestion.
If we run out of options. But a used transmission is really just another set of problems.
What do you think, for a new build, of diesel/electric drive? Expensive, i know, but ive been converting cars to hybrids since the 90s, off and on, and in that form factor they can be incredibly reliable. Plus, the engine doesnt have to be mounted on centerline. You can get liquid cooled electric motors and genheads as well, AND you can seal all electrical connections gas tight with the motor, so you can run it under pure, dry nitrogen if you use a magnetic coupler to transfer power to the prop.
Looks like a fun couple days. Well done. Have a great day, Doug!
Betsy, you look marvelous. You're a great sport. Love ya your one of a kind
That's sweet of you. I'm still here, just have always preferred to stay out of the limelight as much as possible.
@ohmymy40 get back to work. I told someone once I could never die or go away too much to do. I always say have fun for me
Hi Doug! I see that you have reached Ft Pierce. I've got a couple of boats down there, one big ol' boat named Sampson that is being renovated at Fort Marine and a Bertram that we use for a treasure boat docked on th south side of the FP Inlet near the USCG station. I'm in Sebastain about half the time, but If you need anything or any information about where to get what in this area, we'll all do what we can to help.
Oh no! Are we running short on project clips for the end of the video???
Somebody get out there and do something and take some pics!
Maybe I should.
Thank you for sharing!
Have sails ahead. Take care and have a fantastic weekend
Thanks Doug for giving me my old navy day views. The sunsets and sunrises on the ocean will always be my favorite times in the Navy at 25yrsold 1995-2004. Song for ya. Anchor’s away my friend anchors away. 🥰🥰Glad to see Betsey chasing her dreams as well.
Reminds me of Tulsa. Proud of you Doug!
You're going to get really good at rebuilding that transfer case at this rate. These close to shore trips are really stress testing all of Seeker's systems nicely and finding the weak links while showing that you can make repairs while underway and without losing propulsion completely, which is impressive for a vessel you built yourself in your front yard. Most commercial ships would need a rescue tow if they had a failure and even though they are fully engineered and proven designs, accidents happen and systems fail from flaws, especially at sea. Seeker's going to outlast you Doug, probably by a long time, as long as she's taken care of.
His powertrain has a mean time between failure of tens of hours, the entire thing is a weak link. This is not something to be praised.
@@theVoyage It's cobbled together junkyard parts and he's ran it for far longer than 10 hours between failures. Many vessel propulsion systems end up having problems when they are still in the testing phases when they are custom builds. That's why you do sea trials and a shakedown cruise. Seeker is still in that phase. Stuff is expected to break and need fixing at this phase and this is when you ant it to since you are near port, the Coastguard can come get you, and the shore is even close enough to get a part shipped if you need one.
I think you have a misconception of how industrial and marine systems can be built. You can have it drops right in as a ready to go system, on a budget, or mostly reliable. Pick two. Anything that isn't an off the shelf solution or repurposed from another product is going to have that "premium engineering" cost, if you can even get anybody to make it. This is a home built vessel. It's going to have weaknesses that need to be found and fixed, just like a home garage built hot rod. So you take it out to your local track before you drive it cross country and break it as much as you can to work out the bugs since you can't call a tow truck in the middle of the ocean.
Well, you can, but the wait is a little long and your ship might be at the bottom before it arrives.
@theVoyage I understand. People who quit easily are not in short supply so you feel like your normal if you are a quitter.
@@SVSeeker One person's quitting is another's cutting their losses.
@@theVoyage There is a time to quit. But it's not when you still have options.
I’m not a millennial, I take a picture of my food 8 hours after I eat it.
One upvote for you!
Seeker dangling itself in the atlantic. How far north Capt'n?
No destination in mind. : )
Honestly, when your in the gulf & not in any hurry ,driftin is 👍
Do you ever have a rod out trolling while under sail or power ? Nothing like fresh fish for dinner
Not yet.
Ol np205 can't handle that sweet sweet Indiana Cummins power ❤
Certainly pushing it to the limits.
I wonder if using CV joints instead of U joint cause I think it’s a vibration from the U joints causing the problem 😊
The postmortem is in the next video, now on Patreon, and the problem is not what you think, but it also has a fix.
Ready for the twin disc yet???
Not yet. Don't be that guy that is labeled a quitter.
@@SVSeeker that np205 keeps trying to quit on you! It's a toxic relationship that can get you hurt someday. Maybe I'm getting this channel mixed up with another one I watch 🤪
Hey Doug!
You fix more in one day than many fix in their life. If You make it Your self You can fix it if You just buy it and don’t know how to build it You become dependent on mechanics etc. This encourages me to make more if my own things and to become more independent. Made my own chicken coop and it works pretty good or at least the chickens like it enough to go in it each evening.
I am so Jealous whe i see these videos. What an accomplishment. What a wonderful lifestyle. May you have "Fair Seas and Following Winds"
Oh what fun with the transfer case, you defiantly know that thing inside and out. on another note... ...Betsy , your hair cut looks great
*definitely
Thank you. Between yard work and walking 2 miles daily, the 100+ heat in Tulsa was the big reason. I told my stylist to go with "Judi Dench" although I certainly am a far cry from her. Any shorter and I could use the dog clippers like Doug.
What was he using to steer the boat in that opening scene 😳
Bob, the autopilot.
@@SVSeeker 10 pts for the airplane reference
Maybe it’s time for a home built chain drive reduction ?
Ya know, I’ve seen one of those on a boat. Nice setup, but the engine was only 40 hp.
@@SVSeeker Maybe a multiple V pulley reduction drive,...simple.
Greetings from the other end of the gulf stream, here in Ireland!
Hi Doug! Flying to Tulsa this weekend on business. Drone work for a company at the Port of Catoosa! Long time follower and admirer. Be safe!
Have fun!
Doug. If you ever find the Time. Think about using your 3D Printer to create a replica of your steering wheel with the octopus and make a clock out of it. …. Make one to give it too one of your special friends. for helping you on your adventure…. That would be cool ! Food for thought !! Sail long and prosper…. lol.
Betsy... Great fur baby painting!
Thank you. If you ever need a cat painted in a NASA spacesuit... I'm your gal! betsywarnerart.com/
Projects are piling up around here. Then again the workshop is not air conditioned and runs well into triple digits this time of year.
I have lived without AC for over two years now. It's a bit like being the skinny person in a room full of fat people eating donuts and not being able to say. "What the fuck people?" : )
@@SVSeeker Yah I hear you. It’s not like no work is getting done, it’s just far more nocturnal. I always seem to over book the available time. I actually have a pretty good idea how to add passive cooling. Making it not 120+ out there will help immensely. It’ll only be in the low 90s outside today so, with the door open and my poor much abused fan running I should get some wood cut. After I fix the shower valves, priorities…
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Thanks so much fantastic video great to see you are doing well
Thanks for the visit
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Well, were both a long way from when we meet up in Pensacola last January, but maybe with good weather, we could meet up again, I will be in New Brunswick, Canada next week, it's only a few miles north of where you are now. 😃 Great video as usual 👍
WELCOME to the COLVIN world. we gots a 42 ft Gaff Schooner Gazelle. Great boat.
Nice
Have a nice day and weekend
I tell ya, this damn transfer case has been such entertainment! . Its simplistically complicated ASF! I'm vested and cant wait to see the rebuild and how she holds up.
BRAVO See it to the end!
Did I miss seeing your buddy's 42 foot boat?
Next video. Up on patreon now.
Thought of the SV Seeker today . Eating at Sherry's farm house .
And we didn't leave hungry. 😊😊😊
I love the adventure! I think it’s the driveline not the transfer case. The fact the driveshaft works and where you have failures are evidence of the problem. Don’t hard mount the case and use proper geometry for the coupling. Hard-mounting is forcing the case to absorb the misalignment through vibration and heat/friction.
I think those flexible mount are on 4x4 trucks, because they are 4x4 trucks. I have never seen flexible mounts on factory floor machinery.
Cool stuff Doug.
Thanks
It is so cool to see Seeker stalking the old Bimini Road and outskirts of ancient Atlantis!
Do you guys ever watch mermaid horror movies at night on the boat?
When are you going to bring SV Seeker to Ireland 🇮🇪 and the UK?
I know about a nice little island that is hidden away
Doug! For the cooling block I assume you'll need a gasket, depending on the operating temperature you may be able to print one using flex filament (TPU). I've even printed carburetor bowl gaskets and they've been going strong for years. Shh keep it a secret!
First comment! 😉👍
Remember… it’s not a hammer, it’s a percussion adjustment tool
Betsy look great!
Thanks. I could use more hours in my day and working on more great days in my life. 🙂
Pleasure meeting you today. Thanks for the tour! Ryan + Cathy
Our pleasure. Thanks for stopping by.
Chewing gum ........ Come on Doug
Oh for fuck sake. The whole boat was built in my front yard and that majority of the parts are what you would call chewing gum and have nothing to do with the marine industry. Yet here we are in the Atlantic on a shake down run. If you want all the shiny marine stuff and you can afford it, then go buy it. But what I see is a bunch of people convincing themselves that if they can't afford it, then they should resign themselves to sitting on their ass. That's looser think.
@@SVSeeker Just cant stand folk talking and eating / chewing at the same time thats all . But now I have your attention , a more serious question.... I have watched the build and subscribed from the begining , as I am a non sailor and not a boat builder , are the port holes a little on the low side or is that how they are meant to be?
@@playersno6595 That's where I put them so that's where they are meant to be. What? Now you think there were blueprints?
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