Boat Tour and Party Photos from Tulsa Port of Catoosa

What a wonderful evening at the VIP Launch Party hosted by the SeaChestFoundation.org. Many thanks to Betsy and all of the work she did as well as lot of volunteers.
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[@SVSeeker]

Found the Keys! Thanks

[@52Ford]

@@zlandauer The keys? Sort of an odd request.

[@matte4007]

I so glade that the keys was found!

[@glensmith766]

How did you find the keys before even setting sail, or even getting wet?!?!?! Very cool that the car keys came back home.

[@RaspyOB174]

What was the complete story on the keys? Thanks and good luck with insurance. Can't wait to see it in the water and all the improvements and repairs. Great documentary!

[@jerth]

I remember when I was just starting college stumbling on your channel and watching you get the first deliveries of those massive sheets of steel 10 years ago. At the time I thought you were crazy but figured I'd subscribe and see where it goes. Over the years watching this project has been an inspiration and has been a quiet motivation in the back of my mind that has helped me work on so many ambitious projects of my own. Thank you for doing this. Bon Voyage Seeker!

[@josephhertzberg2734]

I remember my first taste, around the same time. Wayyyyyyyback

[@agriculturemachinerychanne9574]

Yeah me too thought the same thing...I thought he would leave this project at some stage...but he made it atlast..

[@jerth]

@@jeannettemarie7676 What exactly have you accomplished in the last 10 years?

[@missourirebel9669]

The end of a saga....the beginning of a new adventure Bon Voyage! It has been great watching this vessel arrive from nothing more than your mind

[@1zingero]

I don't have anything to do with you but for watching you build the SV Seeker for the last 9 years from half way around the world in Australia, I do not understand why I feel so exited and happy for you! It's like the seeker is like a kid standing on the side of the pool and can't wait to jump in making the biggest splash possible. 🎉🎊🥳 ⛵🌊🐳

[@ddevil4980]

Just the fact you and other volunteers built that in your front yard is just amazing! You are proof that when someone has drive, they can do ANYTHING!

[@einmensch4040]

Drive only is not enough by far, you need lots of knowledge, experience, patience with learning and being a inspirational teamleader like Doug is. Thatsway such success is really hard to find.

[@jasonknoxx6271]

Wow!! I can't figure out what amazes me more. What you have achieved with drive and ambition or that these last 10 years of my life flew by in a blink of an eye.. I began watching your journey as you were lifting flat sheets of steel up off the ground to form the hull.. What you have achieved Doug is nothing less than amazing. Best wishes in all you do. So close yet so far still.

[@ButterflyMatt]

The tour was really nice. We’ve looked so closely at each project piecemeal, I enjoyed your linking it all up. Thanks for all that you do and share.

[@randynovitch6744]

What a beautiful, completely functional work of art, I love it!

[@erich9244]

Fair Winds and following seas SV Seeker. One more step then she gets to start her trips wherever the wind and engine may take you. Keep on keeping on Doug!

[@AcornToArabella]

Congrats, Doug!

[@johnkruer7557]

Congrats Doug... May Seeker always have fair weather and following seas....

[@towboaterb2199]

Hey im the captain of the m/v elpaso. I see you had a couple pictures of us lastnight. We are still here at the port looking foward to seeing the Seeker.

[@SlipFitGarage]

Were you the river towboat that went by the party last night? You should've pulled up to our dock to give us party goers a good look at your boat. Seeker was supposed to be tied up at that dock but a little red tape got in the way. Seeker should be in the water early this week. I wish I could've stuck around to see it go in the water.... but I'm not a Seeker crew member so I wouldn't have had access to see it even if I did stay in town.

[@towboaterb2199]

yes we were the towboat

[@MrRourk]

That Octopus Wheel puts me in awe every time. A true piece of Art.

[@rancillinmontgomery2480]

Never cease to impress!

[@palco22]

10 years ? Blows my mind ! .......and the end of this story is being written in the Port of Catoosa and the start of volume 2 will soon begin. You did it Mr. Jackson, you really made it ! Only admiration from me.

[@alex46215]

Imagine after 10 years, this, this is just the beginning. Doug i dont know if this will ever happen, but if ever this ship can reach Trinidad and Tobago, i hope in my lifetime to see it.

[@paulbolus9399]

And Amsterdam!

[@ShipHappensUK]

The attention to detail on Seeker just blows me away!! Well done Doug x

[@ianlangley987]

Hi Doug. She is looking great and you have completed a lot of work since Paul and I visited you during our travels on Route 66 in June 2018. Looks like you had a great launching party with a lot of fun. I loved the outfits, curtainly evry fitting for your project. Happy sailing and maybe we might see you here in Auckland New Zealand one day. Cheers and well done to you and Bettsie and all who helped. Ian Langley

[@BennHerr]

The ultimate "What did you build today?".

[@ddevil4980]

More like this decad, but that doesn't take ANYTHING away from the shock and awe of it.

[@1234Daniel1983]

Hope that the keys gets returnd :( I'm really looking forward to seeing it, in the water (the boat not the keys) :D great job to all of you :)

[@kaygreen7249]

G'day Doug been watching the build here in Australia for quite some time it's mind blowing to see the amount of work gone into building your fine vessel congratulations to you and all the amazing people that have contributed in the project i look forward to seeing your adventures on the high seas cheers mate

[@alex4alexn]

so pumped to see her be put in the water, cant wait for that vid. You have worked so hard!!!

[@josephiorfino]

Congrats! Fair Winds and Following Seas!

[@goropeza101]

The woodwork is fabulous as well as the metal art! I'm so happy to see you realized your dream!

[@tylerlong3178]

I love this boat so much

[@findingislandtime6590]

What an absolute freaking piece of work!! Congrats and hope to follow along on your adventures CHEERS!!

[@MCBatty80]

Awesome to see everyone. So sad to have been in lock down and not be able to head on over from Aussieland. Hopefully one day you might be passing the Aussie docks and we can come revel in the almighty ship that the internet built.

[@BluesDoctor]

The definition of "Technology" is Applied Art ! All the best wishes for your future exploration and discovery.

[@BrizzyMike]

I’d love to see a more detailed video of the actual move. Hooking up the trucks, pulling it out of the yard, arriving at the port. It’s a pretty big part of the story that’s missing for most of us followers. I realise you’re probably very busy but please do share that part when possible

[@DavidVanHelden1]

Thanks much for the tour Doug ...She looks beautiful ....

[@tylerlong3178]

I’m so excited for the boat to go in the water it’s such an amazing thing to see it progress quickly

[@sebione3576]

It's gorgeous!

[@TODDFINK1]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great Job Doug and all the crew past, present and beyond!

[@Gendoikari12]

What an incredible trip, more than the boat itself the community around it is truly the jewl of this project.

[@gerilynntarvin9402]

this is all to awesome, having seen the construction via your generous KZbin video's-there is no comparison. many times-living not to far away-Springfield Missouri I wanted to drop in ,with beverage and delectable of the day to see it done. I have built race cars starting in 1959 now 80 my abilities are limited BUT- through your eyes I have watched this and it has been a wonderful journey for me as well as for you all. thank you for allowing we feeble beings the opportunity to tag along.

[@dennisreeves632]

Ditto Missouri Rebels comment. Totally amazing Doug. Been following you for several years. I'm getting excited to see it on the water.

[@bobbysharp]

I stumbled upon Doug when the keels were being constructed. I then went back and watched everything up to that point and every episode since. Congrats Doug and to all who worked on the boat. Dreams are attainable if you just keep at it!

[@allofusmoreofus2281]

Having watched you from the submarine days, I've loved learning along with you and the crew. I have my challenge coins (yours and Tally Ho), hat and stickers and so wanted to be at the launch party. Can't wait to see you at full sail on the open sea.

[@wayne1959]

Great memories made and an amazing future ahead for SVSeeker. thankyou for the 7 yrs of wonderment and joy Doug and everyone involved and im rivetted to my seat in anticipation of the next 7 yrs journey.

[@pumpkinwickens8326]

Love your videos

[@rebar-king]

Nice image detail on the brackets! Thanks

[@StarWitchCendrill]

you look great as a pirate Doug. Can't wait for her to finally be in the water. Hopefully I can get to see her in person one day

[@ladyrita3667]

Beautiful!

[@forestjack4933]

Can't wait to watch the adventures to come!

[@SunriseCrawlers]

It's sad and happy day. Happy to see it's finished and getting ready to work. Sad cause what now

[@nelsonthomazella2529]

Well... we've already seen about pegs, about hydraulic jack and recently about wheels on the road. Now, I hope to see with the masts, sails and finally over the water and Doug waving a white handkerchief saying goodbye to the harbor...

[@BasD1968]

Make a great time out of it! Enjoy every moment!

[@N-Scale]

Doug , I am SOOOO Happy that you are so close to realizing your dream !!!! We have enjoyed the journey so far !!!!! Thanks for having us all here on KZbin. I am sorry that this land lover had no useful skills to contribute but loved the lessons. Mike

[@MuttMuttOutdoors]

Things are moving. Hopefully in the water by now though. Will se ya in Muskogee on the 11th me thinks.

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Thank you for all of these years of inspiration Doug and for bringing so many good people to your side. Take care and don't forget to close all of the thru hulls before you set Seeker in the water.

[@DevineCrimsonThunder]

Wish I could have been there!

[@tap0019]

Looks like you all had a great Party! Congratulations Doug, hope the boat is afloat soon. God bless!

[@DrRandomStranger]

I remember starting university and starting watching you build the boat. Always motivational!

[@CamaroRick]

Wish I could have been there, It looked like a great time. To all the friends weve had and the friends weve lost and new friends to be found. Ive got a lot of respect for you all. Cheers

[@iamtheverybestever]

What a wonderful achievement and community. Very uplifting and inspiring. I can't wait to see where it takes you all. Congratulations.

[@rtz549]

Finished boat is impressive for sure. Be proud of it.

[@budm9982]

Loved the tour of SV Seeker, Doug. So good to see her come together into such a beautiful and mechanical genius vessel. Looks like a successful party too. Congratulations to you and all.

[@CruiseGetawayguy]

Great time, looks like everyone had a great time! Looking forward to watching videos as you move on to the next phase in the evolution of SV Seeker.

[@skylerturner6303]

What an incredible accomplishment. Truly inspiring. You and the rest of the team did such an amazing job. Not only is it a fully functional research ship it’s a work of art. I came on board with the seeker project recently (thanks algorithm!) but am super impressed with all of this. I look forward to more videos of her on the high seas.

[@markmark2080]

Great tour, very cool boat, hard to believe it's just about to get it's feet wet...

[@paulreider8321]

amazing, incredible, superlative there just aren't enough adjectives to describe how awesome your project has been, congratulations Doug...props for sticking with it all these years!!! Bon Voyage Mate!!!

[@joeclarke9782]

After watching since the beginning this was the best tour of the boat, yet

[@DHarri9977]

Doug, you have a permanent smile stuck on your face, absolutely fantastic, it's funny to think in terms of time while looking back during the tour watching the individual videos of the various things you pointed out over time. The party looked like a fun time was had by all, congrats again.

[@j14phe]

Brilliant you have worked so hard for this so well deserved brilliantly documented l have watched you all I've only seen positives and in this world that's few and far between so good sailing Captain (looked good as a pirate) and crew from sunny Scotland John

[@svprivasea8365]

She looks amazing! All that work! It's been a pleasure watching it all come together. Truly a work of art, both engineering and the esthetic! Can't wait until you start the expedition!

[@readyforanything6164]

I remember when you first started out I thought you were crazy but as you progressed it’s amazed me. From a navy sailor that’s a beautiful vessel you’ve completed.

[@argh02]

Douug, you're smiling all over. A man who is living his dream, unfazed and unhinged by any of the obstacles life has thrown his way. The insurance "thing" is just a glitch in the big picture, the last remaining straw that keeps you tethered - albeit temporarily. Keep on drreaming, man!

[@Get.better]

Who dislikes this lol. Awesome work man. Was an accomplishment man. Be extremely proud of your work.

[@SuperKingslaw]

Great! A lotta happy faces! Congratulations!

[@bob5466]

Wow Doug. Seeker turned out beautiful, I love the video tour of the inside. Looking forward to see it in the water.

[@B.r.i.a.n.1]

Looks like a hell of a party!

[@jeremiahgriffith8795]

The SV Seeker is Amazing! Thank You for sharing!!!

[@opossum5541]

Truly blessed!!! Congratulations to you and yours!!

[@ronen124]

Sir, you have made a great progress with the ship over the years, this was one hell of a project. I am waiting to watch its inauguration 🌊🚢🚤

[@qf4543]

Truly impressive Doug and Team. A real inspiration.

[@UKGtrotter2k]

Hope I get to see Seeker coming up the River Humber here in the UK one day.

[@gilbertgrater9789]

Bravo!

[@JP-st2mk]

So sorry that some POS had to go and steal the gifts, just hope the keys are returned. The tour was awesome. I've been watching for a long time but the tour put everything into perspective. Well done!

[@Daniel_cheems]

Man! What a sight to behold! I hope she'll be allowed to meet the water soon!

[@avonneave2131]

Great people, great philosophies,great energy, great creativity, great effort, great adventure, great day, in other words really great Matey me hearties. Awesome, all the best from here in West Australia

[@danielguilbeau5403]

Nous serons au rendez vous 👍👍👍👍👍 courage si prêt du but 🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾

[@doneitish]

well done . I've been watching for 9 years. hello from Prince George , British Columbia . Canada

[@CheersWarren]

Thanks for the tour Doug. That th first time I,be seen it as a unit , I won't say finished as that never happens with boats. I hope you get launched soon . You need it! Cheers Warren

[@mikebills9343]

Great achievement Doug , so much time and effort , we’ll done

[@mjbruno5233]

The adventure is just beginning.

[@simonmaton]

Fantastic work, you can be truly proud! It's been one hell of a journey! :-)

[@timh.1467]

I love to see the support. Beautiful!

[@Meresiev_DIY]

I am so glad you arrived in this point...just a little bit more and the boat will be in water. I wish you all good weather on seas. I watch you from Romania👍

[@15secofFame]

Damn man nice work! What you and the internet built is awesome! Cant wait to see it in action on the water.... its going to look gooood! The only ships I spent some time on 20 years ago was the USS Monterey (CG61) and the USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) when our helo squadron HSL-42 would go out to sea. I've been to some great countries with lots of fun. Hope you get to experience the same.

[@jean-marievennin8405]

Sir, That is the START of THE ADVENTURE at Sea, CONGRATULATION Captain/Skipper. Bon Courage and stay safe.

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Seeker is amazing. Looks like the Launch party was a very festive celebration!

[@ogland6482]

Doug sounds so proud and happy 😌😁😁😁!

[@rtz549]

Pilot house layout turned out awesome! 👍

[@GrasshopperOutdoors]

I really, really wish you well Doug, that boat is fantastic and I have followed it for a long time. There will be a few teething problems I am sure and I look forward too seeing how they get sorted out between you and your team. All the best

[@danielsibley6322]

Happy celebration...feels sad too.

[@philiptowell8680]

A wonderful, wonderful snapshot of your Herculean effort, so lovely to have watched since your submariner, jet boat days, and feel now the pride in your voice; at dreaming, and trying, and sharing, and delegating, and calculating, and God damn battering your way to this. From Nottingham, England,you can probably tell I'm happy for you!

[@michaeljackson6346]

I have watched it from the start its been a great ride from New Zealand ( South Island )

[@rickkatz4692]

Doug its Beutiful . May you have fair winds and following seas.

[@-Loki--]

It will be a truly great day when she is floating on water. In the meantime there has never been a moment this shared adventure has failed to capture my attention.

[@rustygriswold182]

Congratulations Doug.