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.