Man Builds 74ft. Boat in Front Yard - COOLEST THING I'VE EVER MADE - EP12
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- 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 CZcams 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! - Věda a technologie
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.
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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!
That's so cool! Thanks for watching! - Cheers Guy
Awesome.
@Matthew Hoopes ThanQ He Died Doing what he loved!
@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"
Wow!!
This guy and matchstick guy are gonna have a building competition one day lmao
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It is indeed
Никита Гладько I can second that
Lol
😂😂😂just came from the matchstick guy
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!!
I have a friend who wants to be a pirate in case you need a crew.
Lol! I'll let Doug know. Cheers- Guy
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!
Lol me too!
@@rocketman3776 I wish the crusaders would have got that Mohammed Esa guy as well as the Roman's and English!
@@rocketman3776 whats ur last name look at mine
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.
Hahahahaha
Yea but he's doing what he wants to do. That provides a lot of motivation.
@@FrameDrumAndFlute Exactly. Pretty simple. If you want to then you will lol
O wow
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.
"...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).
I bet the neighbors enjoyed hearing and seeing that everyday.
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.
Thanks Doug! I had a great subject. I'm up for a sail anytime!
You are a TI guy. LOL
You've given so many tours and interviews, you're polished articulate and entertaining.
Great video!
Michael Schofield Thank you!
doug jackson is one of the coolest americans ever made
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
@@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 !!!!
*"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.
MaPee1982 Modest fella, to be sure 😉
** 74 foot Yacht/boat**
Clam down noah
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!
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.
@@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!!
@@olliefoxx7165 that lead keel pour was awesome to see the crew work through it on the tally ho videos!
@RCichard Wasn't it cool!!!! Tally Ho is a masterclass in craftsmanship. So many great moments in the build!
@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. 👍✌️
No-one's ever too old for girls in bikinis.
Following Doug on SV Seeker.
Nigel Marston lol!
Nigel Marston no it's men in Mankinis his you u need to worry about 😳😀
@Pepto Abysmal Heehee 😉
His wife is reading and watching, dude, lol.
I worked in his back yard for the powerlines, bad ass in person lol
The man is doing something others never concider, he's living his life on his on terms........
I’m Brazilian and I appreciate the use of Ipê tiles and appreciate the Carl Sagan tribute on it
“i get asked all the time how we’re gonna move this boat to the ocean,
and the answer is wheels”
@Mark w did you even watch the video? He legit said he was gonna use wheels to get the boat into the water..
@@yeetcannonblaster5396 r/whooooosh
@@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.
@Mark w you're the dickhead.
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 :).
I wonder if there's a flood coming he's not telling us about
Global warming
No such thing. Jesus Is Coming though. He calls all man everywhere to repent. Let he who has ears, let them hear......
@@scarlodonnell3631 bruh
SCARL O'DONNELL are u stupid it dumb
Oh there is a flood coming. And they tell everyone about it. We just ignore it😂
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.
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!
Been watching SVseeker the entire time. Love Doug and seekers team!
It's insanely impressive what Doug and the team have done. In person, that boat is massive!
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!
Doug is pretty awesome! Thanks for watching! - Cheers Guy
SV SEEKER Is the best thing I watch. Doug ....a work ethic of note. The best .
Was it just me who hoped that this video was made 10 years ago so that we could maybe see the final result?
It's set to launch in September of 2021.. follow Doug's channel. 👊
And Doug is the coolest guy i've ever seen.
For sure!!
The functional art on the handmade watertight doors is incredible, this vessel will be spectacular when finished
Awesome! Well done Doug! As someone who races sailboats, I love how you’re doing this and your attitude is fantastic.
People disliking this video.....wtf....you must be a real joy to be around....
That guys literally give off feels that he is living the best years of his life. Good for him!
He seemed extremely fulfilled for sure. Thanks for watching! - Cheers Guy
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.
I definitely respect anyone who has the will to follow through with things like this!
All we had to do was to follow the damn train cj
Love the old painting with the Danish sailboat 🇩🇰🇩🇰✨👌😊👍
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!
I've been following Seeker since day 1. It's a different perspective to see the project this way. Great job.
Thank you!
I used to watch SVSeeker all the time! Glad he got his spot on "Coolest Thing"! So proud of everybody who joined his adventure!
Thank you for the inspiration. I feel like anything is possible! Create away! I love what I’m watching! 👍💕🤜🤛
Absolutely!! Thank you for watching! Cheers-Guy
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
I heard that he had to move his Jumbo jet out of the way before starting to build.
He has so much life, he is simply Inspiring.
@John Dwyer damn you must've been mobbed alot in your school time beeing so mean nowadays...
@@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.
@@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.
John Dwyer Shittalkers always talk shit online, i really dont think i am the dumbass here.
@@leoneisenmann6380 it doesn't matter what you think lmao, you're still the dumbass.
The man all world should be proud of him!
Doug Jackson is one cool dude!!
Thank You for bringing him to us!!
I found this channel about 6 months ago and never expected to see another video, but this was a pleasant surprise
Thanks so much. Glad you found us! More to come!
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!
Yes! Love that quote! Thanks for watching. Cheers- Guy
So how much longer for it to be finished?
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”.
every person featured in every of these vids is my new fav, they’re all my fav, amazing, I love this chan, thank you
That guy has the greatest attitude. Very cool. Thank you for sharing your build. Best of wishes.
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 !!
I agree! It's refreshing to see for sure. Thanks for watching! Cheers - Guy
True American ingenuity! This guy makes me proud to be an American!
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.
This is great. Love the enthusiasm this man has! So much art incorporated in the design. Coolest thing.
this is the definition of winging it... If this thing actually sails effectively i'll be absolutely blown away.
It could be the coolest thing anybody’s ever made! You sir are an inspiration!
Creative improvisation is the height of ingenuity. You got that covered.
Man... you got some serious chops. Rock on.
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
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!
To give it to science With No charge is such a nice move by him🎉
His wife stays inside and plays that song “the captain of her heart” on repeat while drinking cocktails
Making it a free-of-charge research boat is a great idea! What a way to always have an adventure waiting for you!
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.
Something epic about a guy building a big boat in his back yard!
damn i cant wait to see it sail. starting something without prior knowledge is super brave. Good thing you had the resources
It set sail months ago, look up his channel
What first vid in 2 years welcome back
Thank you! Good to be back!
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 👍🏻
Very good project embraced with patience of a good man enhancing his soul.
This guy is the most straight forward speaker I've ever seen. The clutter in language binds it up. That's why it's overused in sales, politics, and legal fine print.
I can’t imagine how cool it would be to be his next door neighbor! Thanks for sharing.
Don Fillenworth
I’m sure his next door neighbor’s aren’t thrilled
His neighbour is building F15, but in his backyard not front yard
Thats awesome man, not many people have the oppurtunity to do something like this, glad you can!
It'll take however much time it takes. A perfect quote.
Sir, people like you should be running for president. My respect to you..
We should all be "Seekers" every day learning, doing and enjoying till the end.. Carry-on
Agreed!
Awesome and inspiring. My wife and I are excited to build our own house and stuff like this keeps us going!
Nice! Good luck with the house!
Would be awesome to have a beer with this guy and hear his stories
Dreamed of building a yawl or ketch my whole life. And I'm getting old. Good for you all!!!
How cool is this, some people are so talented.
Such a fun show! Love this guy’s passion!
Thank you! He's awesome!
He uploads regularly and every single video is as entertaining as this! Check him out!
God Bless You! You are the one having all the fun! Praying all works out for you!looks Awesome....
This channel is just the "coolest thing". SUBSCRIBED!
“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.
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.
He's a super chill and positive guy for sure!
Keep on pushing. Live long and prosper
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.
You're NEVER too old for Girls in Bikinis!!
Lol!
@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.
@@johnliberty3647 nah you could trade them for beer.
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.
@Jim Morrison A flower that gives you hayfever, can still be appreciated from afar.
This guy is so cool. He was definitely a mans man before he became a geek. The best of both worlds.
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
FREEDOM!🤓👍 Can't wait to see it in blue water....
Watched this video yesterday and literally dreamed last night I was on it when he launched it. It was terrifying.
Yay welcome back "coolest thing' i've missed you : )
Good to be back! Some cool shows coming up!
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
Master designer, engineer and builder, Excellent!
Note to self - Be more Doug!!
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.
TechnoGuy4Life thought*
Lol he said *(thot)*
He was crazy. This guy actually has achievable goals.
If he could get every animal that would be one massive boat, so massive that it would be impossible to sustain without sinking....
Wow, it was large enough to carry 8.7 Million animals?
How are we going to move the boat?
"The answer is wheels" lmao
What a reward in your next journey in life. Beautiful boat.
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.
Amazing! Would love to see a video of that thing!
Now he needs to build a giant above ground pool around his new toy
lol!
jesse wilson haha fantastic get the shovels
That actually would be a sight to behold
Just found you today through sv seeker 👍👍
Nice! Thanks for watching!- Cheers Guy
the boat, the guys house, this dudes one hell of a character.
thats so cool. im glad this guy is doing whatever he wants. mad props brother!
Doug been following you on this boat since you had the hull plate delivered. Absolutely love what your doing. I have wondered how the lightweight bus windows could possibly hold up to large heavy waves out at sea . And are you considering putting solar panels on the roof of the cabin? That's a nice big service area to collect both electricity and solar hot water .
yeah was wondering about that myself. don't need large, flat, wussy glass panes out there in heavy seas.
"How're you going to move the boat?" Me: "The same way NASA moved that rocket ship, on wheels.
How are you getting it out of Tulsa? Heavy haul truck? Put it on
Kerr/Arkansas river?
@@mrshotcrete Idk, he may launch it into the Tulsa port of Catoosa.
I love this project! Ive been checking in on it for years now! Keep up the great work! 🍻🍻🍻
👍👌👏 Oh WOW, simply fantastic! Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and especially health to all involved people.
The very best of luck - determination will get you to your objective.