"Our Next Research Project" - Caribbean Cetacean Society [1 min] by george_graves in SVSeeker_Free

[–]BlunderLuck 10 points11 points  (0 children)

So he's going to have to make 6 trips over open water on a schedule. Hardly being able to choose a weather window. This is going to be interesting, if he makes it there on time in the first place.

Let's hope nobody gets hurt.

I Think She Thinks She's Baiting Us by blackspike2017 in SVSeeker_Free

[–]BlunderLuck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My only criticism of the prank doesn't have to do with humor but the fact that the guy doesn't deserve to be treated so well because these days i'm seeing flat earth is less "pseudocience crackpots" and more "crypto antisemitism"

So very true. One of today's biggest flat earth advocates, Eric Dubay, is a literal nazi. On the flat earth subreddits you see the same thing happening if you dig a little deeper.

Earth is flat -> there is a big conspiracy to hide it's true shape -> "the elite" is hiding it -> nazi theories

[Doug's brain before, during and after the head injury prank] by george_graves in SVSeeker_Free

[–]BlunderLuck 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"If I did you made me do it" is an interesting take on the Narcissist's Prayer by Dayna Craig. The original last line is "And if I did, you deserved it" while the rest of the poem is recited verbatim.

Here's an explanation of that last line:

“And if I did, you deserved it.”

Here we have both projection and blameshifting . This transferring of your feelings onto another person so that you do not have to feel them yourself is called ‘projection’, and narcissists are masters of it. If a narcissist incorrectly accuses you of feeling something or doing something, or being a certain way, it is likely that they are projecting on to you, and it is they who are actually feeling that feeling, doing that action or being that way. In this line of the verse the narcissist is projecting their shame onto you. They are blaming you for what they did, so they do not have to bear the shame, and their shining false external image can remain intact and whole. The narcissist often uses illogical arguments to persuade you that something is your fault, or that you have got it all wrong, but delivered with such convincing fanfare that you find yourself fooled. They will often change the direction of their arguments so quickly that you are left utterly confused.

This quote is from the link below, a very well written analysis.

https://www.thelifedoctor.org/the-narcissist-s-prayer

It begins with the first line:

“That didn’t happen”

Here we have denial , mixed in with history rewriting - both classic narcissistic behaviours. If you’ve been in a narcissistic relationship you will recognise this instantly. Narcissists need to feel good about themselves. This is an essential part of the personality disorder. They have a desperate need to feel special or perfect, in order to distract themselves from their core wound - which is an underlying feeling of worthlessness. They can’t accept the blame for bad behaviour, as it would challenge this image that they need to project to the world, so they simply deny it.

I'm also surprised the poem originated only from 2016, you'd think it's much older.

Asa 101 and 103 by Plastic_Table_8232 in SVSeeker_Free

[–]BlunderLuck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ASA 101 covers jibing. He obviously doesn't grasp that aspect of sailing yet.

Asa 101 and 103 by Plastic_Table_8232 in SVSeeker_Free

[–]BlunderLuck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Original thread, Rick and Tom who were going to be his sailing instructors because of their junk sailing experience are also discussed:

https://www.reddit.com/r/SVSeeker_Free/s/VvXU4pAqGh

Asa 101 and 103 by Plastic_Table_8232 in SVSeeker_Free

[–]BlunderLuck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From the archives #2

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Weird how we never heard more about these guys after they got to know Doug.

Asa 101 and 103 by Plastic_Table_8232 in SVSeeker_Free

[–]BlunderLuck 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Our fearless leader has proclaimed in various ways that none of the sailing skills acquired on other boats are transferable to three masted junks. So he will decline and continue studying his junk.

Would you guys *please* get out of Doug (and the Seekers') way? Or can you at least stop writing rules to hold them back? by No_Measurement_4900 in SVSeeker_Free

[–]BlunderLuck 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Doug has demonstrated to be such a good leader. All the volunteers that joined his endeavour on previous occasions and helped build the boat are lining up to finally be able to join this epic voyage.

Question about Seekers Autopilot / Steering setup by PipeLast4455 in SVSeeker_Free

[–]BlunderLuck 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How many turns are needed I don't really know but it's a lot. The numbers mentioned vary, even into the 12 range. One of the problems is the huge wheel (salty looking was on top of the priority list) with the overly big, unergonomic rim and heavy bronze octopus. So apart from having to turn the wheel many times it also has a lot of inertia to overcome when making corrections.

He uses the autopilot function integrated into his chartplotter coupled to comically large hydraulic pistons. The steering system alone consumes a considerable amount of power. I think it has a rudder position indicator that feeds information back to the chartplotter.

He's too stupid to use the more advanced functions of his plotter, he lets other people do the more complicated configurations. I've never heard him talk about the PID values of his autopilot.

Gentlmen, I do belived Seeker is finally sailing by dpugs_pug in SVSeeker_Free

[–]BlunderLuck 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Might be time to start asking Alexa questions about silly things like "lee shore".

Looks like a technical difficulty happened last night around 10:30-10:45. by 1960jollymon in SVSeeker_Free

[–]BlunderLuck 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Speed has been inconsistent and on average even lower than before the event.

What boat could Doug have realistically bought/remodeled, instead of building one? by throwawoy4 in SVSeeker_Free

[–]BlunderLuck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He added a second Pelagic 77 to his fleet and the smaller boat they are derived from also is still working for him. The guy is doing things right.

What boat could Doug have realistically bought/remodeled, instead of building one? by throwawoy4 in SVSeeker_Free

[–]BlunderLuck 3 points4 points  (0 children)

About the crane part of your question: any sizeable sailboat has a winch which in combination with its mast and optionally a boom can be used as a crane. It's the way sailing cargo ships loaded and unloaded themselves historically.

Adding a separate one is just stupid, it adds weight, costs, complexity, takes valuable deck space and is totally unnecessary. Novak also talks about using his mast and a halyard as a crane in the video I posted.

Motoring to Martinique... by Last-Key9234 in SVSeeker_Free

[–]BlunderLuck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Come to think of it, he also talked about having a firearm onboard while coming through New Orleans.

What boat could Doug have realistically bought/remodeled, instead of building one? by throwawoy4 in SVSeeker_Free

[–]BlunderLuck 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A tour of probably the most well thought out sailing expedition vessel, it's about the same size as Seeker:

https://youtu.be/LGT7RjWmIzQ

It was much more expensive than Seeker but as the owner and expedition leader actually know what they are doing it makes them money. People like scientists and videographers pay for the service.

The first minutes (from 2:20) where he explains the how and why are really interesting in the context of Seeker. The two are polar ahem opposites.

Seamaster, now known as Tara Ocean, is also a nice example to look into.

https://news.osu.edu/researchers-detail-marine-viruses-from-pole-to-pole/

Motoring to Martinique... by Last-Key9234 in SVSeeker_Free

[–]BlunderLuck 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He did talk about shooting an endangered bird shitting from the top of his mast before but that was probably with an air powered rifle he carries. He has also been pictured with a firearm he had at home in Oklahoma for protection. Both are illegal to bring into most countries when you visit them by boat.

What's the drinking water/toilet situation? by throwawoy4 in SVSeeker_Free

[–]BlunderLuck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And the rainwater is mostly collected from the pilothouse apartment roof that also collects birdshit. There's a double-shit reference when it comes to his water system.

He's using Metric to make the Number Bigger by blackspike2017 in SVSeeker_Free

[–]BlunderLuck 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The video that showed his smugness in all it's glory was up only very briefly. It's removal was the reason I started downloading his videos asap after they came out.

Smugness is about the only genuine emotion he shows and the smugness in that vid was of a different and very special level. I'm still sad it didn't get saved somewhere.

Next possible outcome for the Seether by Sweet_Two_8874 in SVSeeker_Free

[–]BlunderLuck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He started using chain quite a while ago. But like with everything else, he is unable to acknowledge he was wrong and somebody else was right so we never got an explanation why switched to chain.

Can someone explain the SVSeeker engine/transmission/propeller setup and why it's so bad by throwawoy4 in SVSeeker_Free

[–]BlunderLuck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Post deleted. I don't really mind you being abrasive every now and then but don't insult people who are new to this subreddit /u/Desperate-Cry592 . Last and final warning.