Airplane Jacks or Boat Jacks - Lifting Seeker's Bow 

Under the keels, it's about 20 tons. 40,000/(16*16)= 156 pounds per square inch. I bet it could take double that.

@@SVSeeker absolutely amazing what wood can do nowadays hahahaha

Not home depot plywood

Nice idea, but usually the extra 20ft of hydraulic hose that would require is way more expensive that a 5 gallon reservoir.

@@russhellmy Wow, expensive hose.

I figured that since the video was uploaded and not titled like "boat squished builder" that everything ends fine.

same! so much lead inside them

Thanks very much.

Was just going to comment on the fittings. Hope there is going to be a way to relieve the pressure so they can be connected. When I worked off shore piloting Remote Controlled Vehicles the lines going to the A frame and to the cable reel were both pressure mateable and true to Murphy's Law someone messed one of them up. Think it was close to 7K dollars to replace it.

That’s because of the distance between the jacks. You would have to have much greater difference and the load seen by each Jack is minimal. I have a Jacks side-by-side so when one side goes up just slightly more than the other, the jack on the other side sees a huge rise in load.

Interesting discussion, in this case the two jacks act as a pivoting point, like those scooters with two front wheels and suspensions, and that is even better because it helps spread the weight evenly between both keels.

The differences in the initial Jack response is due to flow resistance caused by piping configuration including fittings, valves, hose lengths, diameter changes, relative position to the pump, mani folding etc. and from.internal cylinder friction caused by seals, cylinder piston rings, packing, etc. The cylinder with the leased restrictive flow path should move first, (assumes cylinder friction is not a factor). Lifting pressure won’t be achieved until all rams make contact with the hull, essentially synchronising movements. Flow then decreases as pressure increases and the lifting pressure won’t be achieved until all cylinders are at the same pressure, therefore all cylinders are moving at the same speed, when flow rates are very small. This is only true in systems where the cylinders are configured to lift through the Center of Gravity and flow rates are very small - reducing the effect of flow restrictions. In Seekers case, while not pushing directly on the COG, the two cylinders are essentially located in the same location, same weight. Here’s a video of a lift where lifting together is very critical. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EeP26M3QmVg.html

@Dantheman why not funny?....

That location allows me to disconnect the hoses and not leave them out. It also removes the the hose to the pump from then need to sustain pressure for a long duration.

@@SVSeeker You could add a second valve, shut it, the hose would be under pressure, close the main valve and relieve the pressure in the hose. Not sure how useful that would be.

To be announced. Thinking about a photo contest for the best shots of the transport.

Thank you for being a part of the 4.7% of females that watch my channel. I figure 2% of that is just guys that don't know how to use a computer so they borrow their sister's computer. : )

It's your task in evolution :-)

@@SVSeeker no idea why so many women don't watch. It's all about piping and hoses..😂😂

I mean this isn't faces of death they wouldn't upload a video with someone dying

@@crashoverride93637 I don’t know!!! Doug already got blown up once!!!😬

That is fun to watch. And how it rebounds so quickly even after years.

@@SVSeeker lol. At first I thought it was going to push all the way into the ground and not lift the boat. Lol It should was good entertainment. :-)

Thanks and No need. The weight is on the steel under the keels.

She is sitting on her Keels not on the jacks, lol didnt you see him open the ball valve to lower the jacks?

I plan to ask the folks at the fishing fleet docks what they use.

@@SVSeeker Good idea

Just the camera. Absolutely not bending a 1.5" shaft.

We'll just tow a barge.

Prevents removing the hose and adds more hose that must remain under pressure.

@@SVSeeker then perhaps a long handle can be used.

@@brianrich3917 Or grow some balls.

@@SVSeeker Doug I love your honesty 👍🇺🇸

Yes but that’s easy when you have fun while working.

I don't think that's a good idea. Much of the sealant on the inside is pushed down the threads and forms a clump that can tear away and plug a pilot port of jam a solenoid spool valve.

It's not a good dream if there is not any excitement. : )

That's one shoe fits all horse shit. Lack of money it the most overused excuse of all time. Do it with what you have or can afford, but get off the couch.

@@SVSeeker You have mistaken me Doug. I am referring to the quality fittings you bought. I would rather spend the extra on a fitting that will last years and not fail over ones cheaper that do.

@@neilfairless4589 no that’s exactly what I thought you said. you told me to spend more of my money. And I’m not going to. I build with what I got. And that’s why I build. And that’s why you’re watching my channel. And not the other way around.

@@SVSeeker I was only trying to compliment you on those good looking hydraulic fittings that don't leak. If you have taken me another way, i apologise. Not what i was saying.

@@neilfairless4589 Ok, I sorry too for coming on strong. I have soap box speeches that are triggered by saying like "Quality is worth paying for." ...and it's because I hear from so many people that use money as an excuse for not following their dreams. To me, if you have a desire to do something then get out and start work with the tools you have and the ones you can afford. Jim Taylor of Taylor Crane and Rigging is going to use some of his multi million dollar inventory of equipment to move Seeker, but he started his business with a forklift.

I'll use my big girl panties

...because it would keep the second hose under pressure too.

No Limit. It's PPG's ABC-3

Thanks, it's just a matter of listening to folks with good advice. And yes, I listen to a lot of books and watch a movie when I can find one that holds my attention. Watched "The Help" last night. That was good.

I have amazing crew.

Yeah, I imagine that just heat, as a day warms up would be enough to lock it off.

No, and that's a cool idea. The tank is big enough, but that will come in handy down the road. Thanks

Easier and cheaper to just deal with the fear.

Thanks, and yes I do. I'll likely have a yard sale to get rid of my non-boat tools.

Better not to keep pressure on the hose and learn to deal with the fear.

Lost most of them in industrial accidents.

Lmfao

Love it. We humans are definitely wired to find something to worry about. So much so that if we can't find in the context of the actual topic of discussion, we create a hypothetical, assume ignorance or modify the variables to the worst case scenario. Then we present our imaginary problem and ignore what we just did as if it's perfectly logical thinking. Maybe we should try and fix the real problem.

No problem. Five of six pages at least.