Our latest episode is live, and this one is a big step in Operation Silent Running.

We just ripped out 57 years of electrical wiring from Tangaroa’s engine room. Over the decades, every owner added to the electrical. At the time, it probably made sense. But now? A lot of it was dead, abandoned, and leading nowhere at all.

Before we can build a proper hybrid-electric system, we have to clear the slate.

I’ll post the link right here so you don’t have to go searching.

If you’ve ever thought about joining our crew, this project truly is crowdfunded. We’re doing this in real time, and our members are a big part of making it happen.

At the Deckhand level, you’ll receive your very own Tangaroa mug shipped right to your door — and your name will appear at the end of every episode as part of the team backing Operation Silent Running.

We couldn’t do this without you. Whether you’re watching, sharing, or supporting financially, you’re helping move this project forward — and we’re grateful for that.

We want to start by saying thank you.

If you’re here watching, sharing our videos with friends, leaving comments, or simply following along — you are a big part of why this project exists. That support matters more than you probably realize.

We also want to be open about something.

Our paying members get access to a few behind-the-scenes perks, including fly-on-the-wall videos like the one coming up where Blaine and Brent talk through the very first stages of planning the engine room. These are the kinds of conversations that usually happen off camera, and our members get to be in the room with us.

If supporting Operation Silent Running has ever crossed your mind, memberships start at $10 a month and include access to those videos, other behind-the-scenes content, and some fun extras like free swag. Every bit of that support goes directly into this project.

This really is a group effort. Operation Silent Running isn’t just about this boat — it’s about showing that a hybrid-electric future can work on a yacht like Tangaroa, and that this kind of change is possible.

Whether you’re a free member or a paying one, you’re part of this story. Thanks for being here and helping prove the naysayers wrong.

This week’s video is live for you.

We’re officially two days out from crane day, and today is about getting everything staged properly. The Cummins engines are free, but we still need to deal with the mufflers, the day tanks, and build the gantry that will let us move the port engine once the starboard engine comes out.

Nothing flashy — just careful planning, fabrication, and making sure the sequence is right before the crane shows up.

Thank you for backing Operation Silent Running and following along in real time. Your support means more than you know.

This one marks a big quiet milestone.

Four days before the crane arrives, Blaine disconnects the Cummins engines completely. All eight engine mounts are undone, systems are separated, and the living area is cleared so the hatch can be opened. Once this work is finished, the engines are no longer attached to Tangaroa in any way.

There’s nothing flashy about this episode — just careful, methodical work where every detail matters. If something was missed, we’ll find out soon enough.

Thanks for being here and supporting this hybrid-electric build in real time. Your encouragement, comments, and backing are what make projects like this possible, and we truly appreciate having you along for every step.

Video is live now.