Man Builds 74ft. Boat in Front Yard - COOLEST THING I'VE EVER MADE - EP12

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Coolest Thing

Coolest Thing

Күн бұрын

Doug Jackson built a 74 ft boat right in his front yard. He spearheaded building the ship known as SV Seeker 7 years ago in Tulsa Oklahoma and people joined in to help. Now with help from volunteer workers around the world, it's almost complete. You can find out more about the project on his KZbin channel:
/ @svseeker
as well as his website www.svseeker.com
We are happy to be back! Subscribers, thanks for sticking around! Follow us on Instagram @coolestthing for behind the scenes and other fun stuff.
Producer/Director/Editor: Guy Georgeson
Director of Photography: Andrew Sheppard
Associate Producer: Julia Bird
Music licensed from: Audio Network
Additional Footage licensed from: StoryBlocks
Big thank you to the Bell Fund for additional funding of this season!

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@andrew.alonzo
@andrew.alonzo Жыл бұрын
I just started watch this show the last few weeks, but it’s quickly becoming one of my favorites. He conducts great interviews, asks challenging questions and there is depth to the interview. Better than anything you can see on mainstream media. Love the fact that an old man like me can go this learnt to build a boat, it's so inspiring.
@rebecca_burns14
@rebecca_burns14 Жыл бұрын
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@Kim.beneteau
@Kim.beneteau Жыл бұрын
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@edward.abraham
@edward.abraham Жыл бұрын
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@Believer292
@Believer292 Жыл бұрын
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@mgtowrules1649
@mgtowrules1649 4 жыл бұрын
It Took my Father 15 years of weekends to complete a 42' cutter! He circumnavigated the world twice and was on his third Go around when He Passed at 92 years of age! You are an Inspiration for many Doug! Thanks for sharing!
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
That's so cool! Thanks for watching! - Cheers Guy
@brianbaker3767
@brianbaker3767 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome.
@mgtowrules1649
@mgtowrules1649 4 жыл бұрын
@Matthew Hoopes ThanQ He Died Doing what he loved!
@mgtowrules1649
@mgtowrules1649 4 жыл бұрын
@Matthew Hoopes like You, Me also (MGTOW) lol I've known people who have lived and Died without crossing their State line! But Hey "c'est la vie"
@JohnDoe-mp1zk
@JohnDoe-mp1zk 4 жыл бұрын
Wow!!
@Nikita.___.Gladko_562
@Nikita.___.Gladko_562 4 жыл бұрын
This guy and matchstick guy are gonna have a building competition one day lmao
@baltsie1832
@baltsie1832 4 жыл бұрын
Никита Гладько the recommendation algorithm is a small world
@Nikita.___.Gladko_562
@Nikita.___.Gladko_562 4 жыл бұрын
Baltsie It is indeed
@deewitcha
@deewitcha 4 жыл бұрын
Никита Гладько I can second that
@lemonhumanyes8433
@lemonhumanyes8433 4 жыл бұрын
Lol
@cf62kj82
@cf62kj82 4 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂just came from the matchstick guy
@dandonovan4999
@dandonovan4999 3 жыл бұрын
What Doug brings to the table, is not just a great project, but inspiration, enthusiasm, focus and team building at it best! What skills by a Senior, He humbles many of us. Absolutely awesome!!
@ColKorn1965
@ColKorn1965 4 жыл бұрын
I have a friend who wants to be a pirate in case you need a crew.
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
Lol! I'll let Doug know. Cheers- Guy
@rocketman3776
@rocketman3776 4 жыл бұрын
I’m blood decedent Crusader/ Knights of the Templar.... I’m pretty much a Pirate by Blood. Little unknown fact: the cross bones and skull other known as the Jolley Roger were the bones of John the Baptist when Crusaders killed Herod and took John the Baptist Back after Herod killed John. The Harod kept his bones as a trophy because John Baptized Jesus himself so his bones were worth something like a holy relic. Crusaders were the very 1st Pirates and the famous pirate flag was John The Baptist! The Crusaders killed Romans and English for centuries because they betrayed God’s law and the peace treaty between Christian/Jews and Tyrants that only cared about conquering and control. I would be a pirate if ask too! Long live John the Baptist, long live God! Take No Quarters!
@d.s.conleyjr.5218
@d.s.conleyjr.5218 4 жыл бұрын
Lol me too!
@estebancuenca4654
@estebancuenca4654 4 жыл бұрын
@@rocketman3776 I wish the crusaders would have got that Mohammed Esa guy as well as the Roman's and English!
@voidzrewind2981
@voidzrewind2981 4 жыл бұрын
@@rocketman3776 whats ur last name look at mine
@colinbarnett7441
@colinbarnett7441 4 жыл бұрын
This guy decides to build a boat in his front yard. Meanwhile I struggle to get out of bed to go to school in the morning.
@evan2156
@evan2156 4 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha
@FrameDrumAndFlute
@FrameDrumAndFlute 4 жыл бұрын
Yea but he's doing what he wants to do. That provides a lot of motivation.
@aj9777
@aj9777 4 жыл бұрын
@@FrameDrumAndFlute Exactly. Pretty simple. If you want to then you will lol
@mrpepperonipizza3287
@mrpepperonipizza3287 4 жыл бұрын
O wow
@latenttweet
@latenttweet 4 жыл бұрын
He has passion. You just have to find something your passionate about, and rearrange your environment to fit that passion. Maybe your school classes aren’t doing it. But there are a lot of external programs at schools that you could do. Or you could come up with an idea and get your school to fund it. If it’s building boats, talk to your physics teacher. If it’s video games, talk to your computer science or software teacher. You make it happen. And then you own it. And that goes on your resume and makes you look good and people want you because because you can make things happen.
@tgmaschmidt7068
@tgmaschmidt7068 2 жыл бұрын
I’m Brazilian and I appreciate the use of Ipê tiles and appreciate the Carl Sagan tribute on it
@jamesmoore3346
@jamesmoore3346 4 жыл бұрын
The man is doing something others never concider, he's living his life on his on terms........
@SVSeeker
@SVSeeker 4 жыл бұрын
Love what you did with it Guy! You've got amazing skills. I hope your are up for a trip on the water someday soon.
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doug! I had a great subject. I'm up for a sail anytime!
@diogo.cichocki
@diogo.cichocki 4 жыл бұрын
You are a TI guy. LOL
@12345NoNamesLeft
@12345NoNamesLeft 4 жыл бұрын
You've given so many tours and interviews, you're polished articulate and entertaining.
@MichaelMSchofield
@MichaelMSchofield 4 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
Michael Schofield Thank you!
@tylergreene2174
@tylergreene2174 4 жыл бұрын
I worked in his back yard for the powerlines, bad ass in person lol
@RCichard
@RCichard Жыл бұрын
Ive been watching the SVSeeker for several years over the various colabs and builds down to the actual launch day and crunch leading up to getting the boat ready and transported. It was really cool to see them show up on your series, the entire team that worked on the seeker deserved to be here!
@olliefoxx7165
@olliefoxx7165 11 ай бұрын
Have you ever seen the channel about the British man rebuilding the old sailing yacht "Tally Ho"? It's fascinating. He and some volunteers use world class woodworking/blacksmithing/sailmaking skills to bring this yacht back to its magnificent beauty.
@RCichard
@RCichard 11 ай бұрын
@@olliefoxx7165 YES!! Another great series, in suit there is another young guy restoring a old offshore oil rig lifeboat, named Orla, into a floating home. This college grad bought it with his life savings after failing to get into the naval construction industry and instead went into documentary creation. Since getting it he has been dumping everything into the solo rebuild, and has been working on his career when planning/filming/editing/narrating a series around its progress. He is about 1 year in and mostly still stripping it down, removing the old life-boat stuff to get the most floor space possible while still keeping it a floating vessel. He pulled the old massive diesel engine/captains chair/controls/crew seating so i dont know his propulsion plans... but it could just be something he gets towed when needed and said he plans to have it almost permanently moored. In the latest update he is working on paint, fixing fiberglass body work, and reattaching trim, windows, and tow/mooring cleats. Def worth checking out, hope you like it!!
@RCichard
@RCichard 11 ай бұрын
@@olliefoxx7165 that lead keel pour was awesome to see the crew work through it on the tally ho videos!
@olliefoxx7165
@olliefoxx7165 11 ай бұрын
@RCichard Wasn't it cool!!!! Tally Ho is a masterclass in craftsmanship. So many great moments in the build!
@olliefoxx7165
@olliefoxx7165 11 ай бұрын
@RCichard Thanks for the suggestion! I assume the channel name is "Orla". Will look it up, it sounds interesting. I've always wanted a houseboat and to live on the water so this might be inspirational. 👍✌️
@MaPee1982
@MaPee1982 4 жыл бұрын
*"I'm looking around the world and people are doing fantastic things... and it's not me"* ......then proceeds to build a 72 foot yacht.
@RevolverOcelot79
@RevolverOcelot79 4 жыл бұрын
MaPee1982 Modest fella, to be sure 😉
@BobbyTucker
@BobbyTucker 3 жыл бұрын
** 74 foot Yacht/boat**
@GamerXface
@GamerXface 2 жыл бұрын
Clam down noah
@cliveramsbotty6077
@cliveramsbotty6077 4 жыл бұрын
doug jackson is one of the coolest americans ever made
@brianburke886
@brianburke886 4 жыл бұрын
Amen to that. What a legend of a man, and yes in 100 years people will be talking about the man that built a small ship in his front yard
@bradxvIII
@bradxvIII 4 жыл бұрын
@@brianburke886 if i were an american , that's the man to be the president !!! vote for doug and make americans great again!!! not the corps !!!!
@NigelMarston
@NigelMarston 4 жыл бұрын
No-one's ever too old for girls in bikinis. Following Doug on SV Seeker.
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
Nigel Marston lol!
@creazionidirealta3300
@creazionidirealta3300 4 жыл бұрын
Nigel Marston no it's men in Mankinis his you u need to worry about 😳😀
@LasVegas68
@LasVegas68 4 жыл бұрын
@Pepto Abysmal Heehee 😉
@BobbyTucker
@BobbyTucker 3 жыл бұрын
His wife is reading and watching, dude, lol.
@alfredmorlin9351
@alfredmorlin9351 4 жыл бұрын
Was it just me who hoped that this video was made 10 years ago so that we could maybe see the final result?
@no1wrench
@no1wrench 3 жыл бұрын
It's set to launch in September of 2021.. follow Doug's channel. 👊
@Gr8FriknApe
@Gr8FriknApe 2 жыл бұрын
"...too old for that too ... " Are you freaking kidding me?! LOL 68 year old era veteran of two wars and I ain't freaking too old for anything! C'mon man! Get a grip and know that life doesn't end at 60, it's just beginning. As long as all your parts are working, the plumbing will too. (Belly rolling with laughter). Enjoyed this video. Make sure you follow up with more. BTW, I'm still kayaking while enjoying all the girls in bikini's. I take pictures too (laughing hard).
@CED3
@CED3 4 жыл бұрын
I wonder if there's a flood coming he's not telling us about
@sgtdornan5211
@sgtdornan5211 4 жыл бұрын
Global warming
@scarlodonnell3631
@scarlodonnell3631 4 жыл бұрын
No such thing. Jesus Is Coming though. He calls all man everywhere to repent. Let he who has ears, let them hear......
@EE-ie1bo
@EE-ie1bo 4 жыл бұрын
@@scarlodonnell3631 bruh
@piyle
@piyle 4 жыл бұрын
SCARL O'DONNELL are u stupid it dumb
@mz00956
@mz00956 4 жыл бұрын
Oh there is a flood coming. And they tell everyone about it. We just ignore it😂
@chrish3329
@chrish3329 4 жыл бұрын
“i get asked all the time how we’re gonna move this boat to the ocean, and the answer is wheels”
@yeetcannonblaster5396
@yeetcannonblaster5396 4 жыл бұрын
@Mark w did you even watch the video? He legit said he was gonna use wheels to get the boat into the water..
@punkiller666
@punkiller666 4 жыл бұрын
@@yeetcannonblaster5396 r/whooooosh
@yeetcannonblaster5396
@yeetcannonblaster5396 4 жыл бұрын
@@punkiller666 lmao you must be young, still doing that r/whoosh shit that never even became a big thing, and no the joke didnt go over my head I understood it just wasn't shure if he was being serious or not cause people like you are illiterate.
@yeetcannonblaster5396
@yeetcannonblaster5396 4 жыл бұрын
@Mark w you're the dickhead.
@mikehunter4796
@mikehunter4796 4 жыл бұрын
The cost of just moving this to the ocean will be in the 30k range. I do large moves then on top of this you have to prep the route, any bridges traffic lights,wires,trees etc. cool Boat :).
@danbytp
@danbytp Жыл бұрын
I knew guy in Lido Beach,NY during the 1970's who built a really nice sail boat in his front yard.I heard that in the early 1980's that he,the family,and the boat moved to south west Florida and was happy sailing in his DIY boat in the Gulf of Mexico.Good for him!
@vinsanitynelson4943
@vinsanitynelson4943 3 ай бұрын
I just found this channel watching the guy build his 500,000-gallon swimming pool. Little did I know that I would be watching Doug in this Series. I've been to his house a couple of times. Walked the deck and asked questions. I wish that I would have known that he grew up in Brownsville, TX. I grew up in Tulsa and went to college in Brownsville.
@mattedwards4533
@mattedwards4533 4 жыл бұрын
I use to think I was gifted with a lot of," potential" talent and you come along and blow me out of the water! My hats off to you!
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
Doug is pretty awesome! Thanks for watching! - Cheers Guy
@tommorgan9775
@tommorgan9775 4 жыл бұрын
Been watching SVseeker the entire time. Love Doug and seekers team!
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
It's insanely impressive what Doug and the team have done. In person, that boat is massive!
@dukebass4564
@dukebass4564 3 жыл бұрын
Back in the 60s there was a guy who lived in Costa Mesa, California that built a large boat in his yard, it was huge. It was a real trip moving it to the water. Best of luck with your project!
@JamesWilson-ts5xk
@JamesWilson-ts5xk 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Well done Doug! As someone who races sailboats, I love how you’re doing this and your attitude is fantastic.
@Shorty4454
@Shorty4454 4 жыл бұрын
That guys literally give off feels that he is living the best years of his life. Good for him!
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
He seemed extremely fulfilled for sure. Thanks for watching! - Cheers Guy
@MichaelMantion
@MichaelMantion 4 жыл бұрын
He started it with his wife, when he got divorced I was really worried for him. The progress came to a grinding halt. Almost went out to help a couple times but life didn't allow it. He always allowed help but never really asked. One day he puts out a video for help making the boat and little by little more and more people came. He met another gal and made a lot of project. I must have watched the first 4 years of his videos. I had to stop because he started adding background music to the videos which made them unpleasant to watch. Glad hes doing well.
@DeViLTh0rn
@DeViLTh0rn 4 жыл бұрын
You know when people ask: “How long will that take and how long will it take to build the boat?” I just don’t think about things like that. I used to work under deadlines and such, and they’re great for corporations but for having fun and enjoying yourself, and when you got to take the time to learn then you need time to do that. Thank you Sir!
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Love that quote! Thanks for watching. Cheers- Guy
@ridertho2026
@ridertho2026 4 жыл бұрын
So how much longer for it to be finished?
@DeViLTh0rn
@DeViLTh0rn 4 жыл бұрын
Rider tho when you doing something that you never done before, (I’m pretty sure this is his first ship) you might put ridiculous dateline since you never have an experience on it. And the problem with it, we as human psychologically tend to look at how far they still have to go, instead of how far they have gotten. The meaning behind the quote above he just want feel enjoy doing it, feel satisfactions each of details he done everyday. So the journey while building it more fun rather than stressful think about dateline. Remember, “slow is smooth, smooth is fast”.
@factsofmatter6513
@factsofmatter6513 3 жыл бұрын
His wife stays inside and plays that song “the captain of her heart” on repeat while drinking cocktails
@hasnomoney1800
@hasnomoney1800 4 жыл бұрын
The last time I heard a man build a boat in his front yard, also manage to get 2 of every animal on it. Everyone thot he was crazy.
@spider-mancantsee5875
@spider-mancantsee5875 4 жыл бұрын
TechnoGuy4Life thought*
@prodigyniichan8960
@prodigyniichan8960 4 жыл бұрын
Lol he said *(thot)*
@FrameDrumAndFlute
@FrameDrumAndFlute 4 жыл бұрын
He was crazy. This guy actually has achievable goals.
@ajsmith8587
@ajsmith8587 4 жыл бұрын
If he could get every animal that would be one massive boat, so massive that it would be impossible to sustain without sinking....
@kbyrnenc
@kbyrnenc 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, it was large enough to carry 8.7 Million animals?
@salland12
@salland12 4 жыл бұрын
And Doug is the coolest guy i've ever seen.
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
For sure!!
@spokenlyrics5888
@spokenlyrics5888 4 жыл бұрын
The functional art on the handmade watertight doors is incredible, this vessel will be spectacular when finished
@johns4253
@johns4253 3 жыл бұрын
Love the old painting with the Danish sailboat 🇩🇰🇩🇰✨👌😊👍
@mapo5976
@mapo5976 4 жыл бұрын
SV SEEKER Is the best thing I watch. Doug ....a work ethic of note. The best .
@Neogentronyx
@Neogentronyx 4 жыл бұрын
I definitely respect anyone who has the will to follow through with things like this!
@joonasnaski9513
@joonasnaski9513 2 жыл бұрын
All we had to do was to follow the damn train cj
@jackfrost2146
@jackfrost2146 4 жыл бұрын
I heard that he had to move his Jumbo jet out of the way before starting to build.
@jbsprojects8186
@jbsprojects8186 4 жыл бұрын
People disliking this video.....wtf....you must be a real joy to be around....
@getreadyforthelamb
@getreadyforthelamb Ай бұрын
My Dad made a 42' sailboat of steel in our yard I wass 5 when he started it. Took about 3 years to finish. This was in the 70's. I think he added alot of cement to make it ride correctly in the water. Dad lived on the boat after it was finished. My mother didn't appriciate his ambition for all this.
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing Ай бұрын
Amazing! Would love to see a video of that thing!
@jhn4399
@jhn4399 4 жыл бұрын
He has so much life, he is simply Inspiring.
@leoneisenmann6380
@leoneisenmann6380 4 жыл бұрын
@John Dwyer damn you must've been mobbed alot in your school time beeing so mean nowadays...
@charleslindberg829
@charleslindberg829 4 жыл бұрын
@@ScriptedLinks Wow. John is right. For the man's sake I hope its just decoration. He is liable for any damage he makes, or worst case scenario, boat sinks with him on it or inside. It's his property. Looks cool, I'd never step my foot inside. If he's been building boats for years, then that's a different story. He's stupid, but he didn't mean any negative shit. Creative, but stupid.
@charleslindberg829
@charleslindberg829 4 жыл бұрын
@@ScriptedLinks If the man takes it out to any form of water, be it on a trailer on the way and pieces fall off and strike a car on the way, or the boat sinks with him on or in it... it's his responsibility or his own grave. Darwin awards find their rightful owner in natural due time.
@leoneisenmann6380
@leoneisenmann6380 4 жыл бұрын
John Dwyer Shittalkers always talk shit online, i really dont think i am the dumbass here.
@yinnacle9885
@yinnacle9885 4 жыл бұрын
@@leoneisenmann6380 it doesn't matter what you think lmao, you're still the dumbass.
@rustmate7919
@rustmate7919 4 жыл бұрын
What first vid in 2 years welcome back
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Good to be back!
@indiewoods17
@indiewoods17 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the inspiration. I feel like anything is possible! Create away! I love what I’m watching! 👍💕🤜🤛
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!! Thank you for watching! Cheers-Guy
@factsofmatter6513
@factsofmatter6513 3 жыл бұрын
“I looked around the world and people were doing cool things...and it’s not me”. I’ve had this exact thought numerous times every day of my life.
@oBseSsIoNPC
@oBseSsIoNPC 4 жыл бұрын
I used to watch SVSeeker all the time! Glad he got his spot on "Coolest Thing"! So proud of everybody who joined his adventure!
@Glasse21
@Glasse21 4 жыл бұрын
I found this channel about 6 months ago and never expected to see another video, but this was a pleasant surprise
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. Glad you found us! More to come!
@kwood1493
@kwood1493 2 жыл бұрын
Note to self - Be more Doug!!
@TKnightcrawler
@TKnightcrawler 2 жыл бұрын
Making it a free-of-charge research boat is a great idea! What a way to always have an adventure waiting for you!
@Bumbaskida
@Bumbaskida 11 ай бұрын
Great idea at first glace but lets be honest, you would need deep pockets just to pay for fuel alone. Most of these adventure would cost him thousands. He looks like he has a lot of money the throw around but how long could he really sustain a business that would take all his time with no income? I think you also need some kind of chartering license to take people out on a boat over a size. They are not free. + insurance that is likely required. The list can go on and on.
@senorjp21
@senorjp21 4 жыл бұрын
I've been following Seeker since day 1. It's a different perspective to see the project this way. Great job.
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ChromeDove
@ChromeDove 4 жыл бұрын
True American ingenuity! This guy makes me proud to be an American!
@baconbaby356
@baconbaby356 11 ай бұрын
To give it to science With No charge is such a nice move by him🎉
@jackburnett2810
@jackburnett2810 4 жыл бұрын
The son of my old oil companies president went to college for mechanical engineering. He came back to town on break and had the bright idea to build a boat out of 3/8" tank iron. 18 feet long, 6 feet wide at the beam. He spent weeks using an entire crew to cut, form and weld it. It took a bulldozer and winch truck to get it to the lake where we had wells. I was surprised when they pushed it out and it floated. A bit of a deep draft, but it floated. He buys a 90hp outboard motor and a 20 gallon fuel tank on the company dime. He put the tank in then put the motor on and it immediately sank...taking on water from the rear. That was 1978 and as far as i know, its still sitting there by the lake right where we drug it to. Him were a real enjuneer!
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
Lol! Thanks for sharing!
@donfillenworth1721
@donfillenworth1721 4 жыл бұрын
I can’t imagine how cool it would be to be his next door neighbor! Thanks for sharing.
@slomoe5409
@slomoe5409 4 жыл бұрын
Don Fillenworth I’m sure his next door neighbor’s aren’t thrilled
@konradpietruszka1069
@konradpietruszka1069 4 жыл бұрын
His neighbour is building F15, but in his backyard not front yard
@jacesaces15
@jacesaces15 4 жыл бұрын
this is the definition of winging it... If this thing actually sails effectively i'll be absolutely blown away.
@Me-cat720
@Me-cat720 2 жыл бұрын
The man all world should be proud of him!
@theoglaser3746
@theoglaser3746 Жыл бұрын
damn i cant wait to see it sail. starting something without prior knowledge is super brave. Good thing you had the resources
@NarNarHD
@NarNarHD Жыл бұрын
It set sail months ago, look up his channel
@servicarrider
@servicarrider 4 жыл бұрын
This guy is so cool. He was definitely a mans man before he became a geek. The best of both worlds.
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
For sure. He's also doesn't quit. It was like 100F (38C) the day we filmed and he was out there working like crazy. Thanks for watching! - Guy
@eamonshields2754
@eamonshields2754 4 жыл бұрын
This is so cool, I love when people drop the fear of judgement from society and others and do what makes them truly happy. Good luck on your amazing project !!
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
I agree! It's refreshing to see for sure. Thanks for watching! Cheers - Guy
@beargrylls235
@beargrylls235 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Mr. Jackson! Rare to see such an inspiring, humble and yet exploring human being! In my opinion, your example demonstrates the very essence of what living on earth should be about. Setting out for new horizons while never forgetting an altruistic foundation. Respect to you Sir
@jpbatinic
@jpbatinic Жыл бұрын
every person featured in every of these vids is my new fav, they’re all my fav, amazing, I love this chan, thank you
@user990077
@user990077 4 жыл бұрын
I have been watching Doug for Years. I hope to hell he gets that thing in the water some day... I love his attitude where if you are in a hurry you won't have time to learn.
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
He's a super chill and positive guy for sure!
@jonmacdonald5345
@jonmacdonald5345 4 жыл бұрын
You're NEVER too old for Girls in Bikinis!!
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
Lol!
@johnliberty3647
@johnliberty3647 4 жыл бұрын
@Jim Morrison I am only 45 and I already reached that age. I would be happy with just one fat ugly wife with the same goals in life. Pretty young ladies in bikinis would only get in the way. out at sea.
@Slowhand871
@Slowhand871 4 жыл бұрын
@@johnliberty3647 nah you could trade them for beer.
@Lazaro-138
@Lazaro-138 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s not true buddy. When you get to a certain stage in life you realize girls in bikini isn’t everything in life, and that it’s nothing more than an obstacle that keeps you from doing the things you truly didn’t know you enjoyed.
@AfroGaz71
@AfroGaz71 4 жыл бұрын
@Jim Morrison A flower that gives you hayfever, can still be appreciated from afar.
@rebelfrog3
@rebelfrog3 Ай бұрын
Watched this video yesterday and literally dreamed last night I was on it when he launched it. It was terrifying.
@markallen4458
@markallen4458 4 жыл бұрын
FREEDOM!🤓👍 Can't wait to see it in blue water....
@jonhogback783
@jonhogback783 3 жыл бұрын
Thats awesome man, not many people have the oppurtunity to do something like this, glad you can!
@jessewilson8676
@jessewilson8676 4 жыл бұрын
Now he needs to build a giant above ground pool around his new toy
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
lol!
@jonmartin7360
@jonmartin7360 4 жыл бұрын
jesse wilson haha fantastic get the shovels
@MrSidney9
@MrSidney9 4 жыл бұрын
That actually would be a sight to behold
@nczioox1116
@nczioox1116 2 жыл бұрын
Would be awesome to have a beer with this guy and hear his stories
@paulgrey8028
@paulgrey8028 Жыл бұрын
That is simply brilliant. As I'm watching I was thinking that he must not live in an HOA neighbourhood, lol. When I was a kid an Englishman built a ferro-cement yacht behind our backyard. My twin brother and I often helped with simple tasks like threading steel wire through the chicken wire frame. It would be great to be Dougs neighbour, watching the builds progression. Would love to see her when she sails.
@TheGeonam
@TheGeonam 3 жыл бұрын
You have done some incredible work to build a boat like that. I live along Lake Michigan. Years ago a guy built a big boat out of mostly steel. He was a retired ship builder. About six years he finished it. He was about a hundred feet from the water where it was built. he dug a channel to float his ship out into the lake. Everything went as planned until he hit a sandbar about a block out into the lake and got stuck. I have no Idea of what it cost him to get it off the sandbar but it took days with big tug boats. We had another guy who took the top off an old station wagon and mounted it to his boat that was about twenty feet long. When he launched it the boat flipped over. Just a couple of boat stories from living along the lake for over 70 years. Good luck with your ship though !
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing George! Good stories indeed! Cheers!
@scrmn53
@scrmn53 Жыл бұрын
This is great. Love the enthusiasm this man has! So much art incorporated in the design. Coolest thing.
@TaylerSpliff
@TaylerSpliff 2 жыл бұрын
That is a great video. Inspirational. I did a bare hull refit of a steel cutter, and many other marine projects, but this just speaks to why youtube is amazing. These store do not get lost if you film them and share. Others will enjoy and become inspired.
@katiehession2355
@katiehession2355 4 жыл бұрын
Such a fun show! Love this guy’s passion!
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! He's awesome!
@Live4Ibanez
@Live4Ibanez 4 жыл бұрын
He uploads regularly and every single video is as entertaining as this! Check him out!
@mikezeke7041
@mikezeke7041 4 жыл бұрын
Just found you today through sv seeker 👍👍
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for watching!- Cheers Guy
@carolnorton2551
@carolnorton2551 4 жыл бұрын
Creative improvisation is the height of ingenuity. You got that covered.
@newatthis50
@newatthis50 4 жыл бұрын
Doug Jackson is one cool dude!! Thank You for bringing him to us!!
@Lonezewolflonewolf
@Lonezewolflonewolf 4 жыл бұрын
"How're you going to move the boat?" Me: "The same way NASA moved that rocket ship, on wheels.
@mrshotcrete
@mrshotcrete 3 жыл бұрын
How are you getting it out of Tulsa? Heavy haul truck? Put it on Kerr/Arkansas river?
@calyxprophet5221
@calyxprophet5221 3 жыл бұрын
@@mrshotcrete Idk, he may launch it into the Tulsa port of Catoosa.
@SarahJones-jn8dm
@SarahJones-jn8dm 4 жыл бұрын
Yay welcome back "coolest thing' i've missed you : )
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
Good to be back! Some cool shows coming up!
@Nick-lv6ii
@Nick-lv6ii 3 жыл бұрын
the boat, the guys house, this dudes one hell of a character.
@twistedsystem72
@twistedsystem72 2 жыл бұрын
I bet the neighbors enjoyed hearing and seeing that everyday.
@waterboy8999
@waterboy8999 4 жыл бұрын
It could be the coolest thing anybody’s ever made! You sir are an inspiration!
@stevenculler4449
@stevenculler4449 4 жыл бұрын
That has to be the coolest thing I’ve ever seen!!! Excellent job on s/v seeker “capt doug” can’t wait to see the first splash day!
@leololauzone
@leololauzone Жыл бұрын
I worked with a bunch of Oracle DBAs - Devs and I would have loved working with this guy!
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing Жыл бұрын
lol, yes. Doug is a character for sure!
@nielknox
@nielknox 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@yotaismygame
@yotaismygame 4 жыл бұрын
“Cheap like I am” says the guy spending 350k to build a boat
@thetrickshotboys12
@thetrickshotboys12 4 жыл бұрын
Saw Greater probably a couple million bought new though
@elimartinez1474
@elimartinez1474 4 жыл бұрын
Fake news
@jonc.m8717
@jonc.m8717 4 жыл бұрын
@@thetrickshotboys12 A lot more then that.
@jonc.m8717
@jonc.m8717 4 жыл бұрын
www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.alliedmarine.com/used-yachts-for-sale/2017-Pershing-146-74-Recovery-yacht-for-sale/6685635_2&ved=2ahUKEwi039GU06nlAhUHr54KHfDjAJwQFjAEegQIBRAB&usg=AOvVaw2yER9G0ZLayAD_nKKyGmYg
@MrPland1992
@MrPland1992 4 жыл бұрын
John C. How are you going to compare this piece of shit to that?
@hjpuffnstuff7622
@hjpuffnstuff7622 3 жыл бұрын
How can people give it a 'thumbs down', seriously now. The dream , the passion, the drive and commitment. Just dont keel over before you get too launch. Respect '. Australia
@chuckhelson3744
@chuckhelson3744 3 жыл бұрын
Man... you got some serious chops. Rock on.
@katanaki3059
@katanaki3059 3 ай бұрын
Something epic about a guy building a big boat in his back yard!
@1Regulas
@1Regulas 4 жыл бұрын
How cool is this, some people are so talented.
@sixsixseven2896
@sixsixseven2896 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome and inspiring. My wife and I are excited to build our own house and stuff like this keeps us going!
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Good luck with the house!
@davidholubetz1014
@davidholubetz1014 3 жыл бұрын
That guy has the greatest attitude. Very cool. Thank you for sharing your build. Best of wishes.
@jacktrevino1108
@jacktrevino1108 3 жыл бұрын
That porthole to the engine room looks just big enough to fit the little gremlin man who's obsessed with the engine down there
@Zowek
@Zowek 4 жыл бұрын
How are we going to move the boat? "The answer is wheels" lmao
@blakeerdmann
@blakeerdmann 4 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! My neighbors would have called The Village on me to see if I had a permit as soon as I walked out the front door with a hammer in my hand! Haha
@JameyDenison
@JameyDenison Жыл бұрын
This channel is just the "coolest thing". SUBSCRIBED!
@johnyearwood9645
@johnyearwood9645 3 жыл бұрын
A man and his wife in Rockport Texas built a Shrimp boat along about the same lines and size. They made it so the 2 of them could shrimp by themselves as soul crew. It was like this, just a wonder of a personal goal that a person can do by themselves. I applaud you sir and that’s a great part of Americanism ingenuity.
@jacetorre2407
@jacetorre2407 4 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this what an amazing idea to have everyone be a part of your journey the way you incorporated art is just wonderful wish you the best 👍🏻
@MDC2020
@MDC2020 4 жыл бұрын
The way this guy likes to add function art into his project reminds me alot of Horazio Pagani
@CadohaAdventures
@CadohaAdventures 4 жыл бұрын
I'm just in the middle of reading a book called the South Sea Vagabonds, and there's something special about people building boats in their front gardens 😂 Hope you have a similar adventure! 🙏🏻⛵️
@peterblair6489
@peterblair6489 Жыл бұрын
Damn, i clicked this vid to make a funny comment, which i did. Lol However, the more i watched, the more impressed ive become. What a top guy. What an incredible boat. And i know a bit about boats. The world needs vessels like that.
@RipFreddy
@RipFreddy 3 жыл бұрын
The embodiment of “trust the proccess”
@johnparrish9215
@johnparrish9215 4 жыл бұрын
The trip to the ocean is going to be a great time.
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
It will be epic for sure!
@stu3775
@stu3775 3 жыл бұрын
Master designer, engineer and builder, Excellent!
@rolflagerquist8514
@rolflagerquist8514 2 жыл бұрын
Very good project embraced with patience of a good man enhancing his soul.
@waynefederico9396
@waynefederico9396 4 жыл бұрын
We should all be "Seekers" every day learning, doing and enjoying till the end.. Carry-on
@CoolestThing
@CoolestThing 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
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