Ocean Currents

In this episode of Ocean Currents, we sit down with Moses, a brand new Fisker Ocean owner who did his homework! Prior to buying the car, he watched dozens of videos and read a lot of information to be prepared for the experience. We discuss the initial work Moses had done, resources for prospective buyers, FOA membership and community support, connectivity, and answer his questions about the Marlin updates and ADAS. Moses also shares advice for anyone considering a Fisker Ocean, including why it helps to understand the service landscape and have a backup vehicle.

In this special edition Ocean Currents, author Pat Carley announces his new children's book inspired by the extraordinary story of the Fisker Owners Association community. Sign up here to get the latest news on the book's release and where to order it from: https://pat-carley.author-pages.com/

Pat explains how the Fisker experience went from the excitement of owning a new EV, through the uncertainty following Fisker's collapse, to something completely unexpected: a community of people teaching, helping, fixing, and supporting one another. His book takes that experience and turns it into a story for children and adults about cooperation, discovering other people's strengths, resilience, and the power of community.

The story ultimately asks an important question: Was the magic really in the car, or was it in the people who came together around it? Miles and Pat also talk about the future of the Fisker Owners Association (FOA), why communities can outlast companies, and why Pat believes the Fisker story may eventually deserve to be made into a movie. Pat's book is expected to become available toward the end of August, with a portion of the proceeds going back to the FOA.

Updates and ordering information will be shared as publication gets closer.

What happens when a car company disappears but its community refuses to quit?

In this episode of Ocean Currents, Miles sits down with Daniel McGauley, a software professional and former filmmaker who has taken on an ambitious project: documenting the Fisker Ocean story and the passionate owners, engineers, YouTubers, and volunteers working to keep these vehicles on the road. Daniel discusses his vision for the film, the people he hopes to interview, lessons learned from previous automotive documentary projects, and why the Fisker community may be one of the most unique groups in the EV world.

The conversation also explores the long-term future of the Fisker Ocean, software development, parts availability, vehicle modifications, and why many owners plan to keep their Oceans for years to come. If you're a Fisker owner, EV enthusiast, or simply interested in remarkable automotive stories, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

• Why Brad and Julia bought Fisker Oceans even as the company struggled
• The realities of "abandonware" EV ownership and why it's not for everyone
• How community support, forums, Discord, and FOA volunteers keep these cars on the road
• 3D‑printed parts, crushed jack points, and creative DIY solutions
• The state of EV charging in Canada vs. the US
• A rapid‑fire Fisker Ocean troubleshooting quiz with Brad
• Stories about early delivery experiences, PKC‑21 update meetups, and helping new owners decide if an Ocean is right for them

• Combat surgery and facial reconstruction in Iraq and Afghanistan
• The real human cost of oil-driven conflicts
• His decision to transition from Corvettes and gas cars to EVs, including the Chevy Volt, Tesla Model 3 Performance, Tesla Model S Plaid, and finally the Fisker Ocean

• Why Eric, living north of Augusta, Georgia in a rural area with limited cell service, decided to buy what he calls an "orphan car" during the Fisker Ocean fire sale
• How his background in complex problem solving, systems thinking, and surgery carries over to diagnosing and fixing design flaws in the Ocean's water management
• A deep dive into Fisker Ocean waterproofing:
  • How he used an endoscope to trace unexpected water paths from the windshield and cowl
  • The role of the frame support rail "aqueduct" in directing water straight onto critical connectors
  • Simple but effective fixes: pool noodles + HVAC tape, re‑drilling cowl drain holes, sealing fender liner gaps, and blocking the VSP speaker opening
  • His view on which mitigations are "must-do" for long-term ownership vs. "nice-to-have" for power users

• Losing friends in combat and realizing how oil revenues help fund terrorism and conflict, which pushed him hard toward EVs
• Why he believes "don't burn oil and you can have your cake and eat it too"
• The power of the Fisker Owners Association (FOA) as a volunteer, NGO-like community, and why setting realistic expectations is critical as the cars age

• Eric's YouTube channel (ESrandl): Tutorials on Fisker Ocean waterproofing and inspections
• Fisker Owners Association (FOA): Community support, resources, and technical discussions
• FOA Discourse / Forums: Active threads on waterproofing, VSP box fixes, turn signal water ingress, and more

From the nuances of right-hand drive vehicles in the UK to organizing cross-border parts distribution and solving complex software issues, Geeta and Jose share firsthand stories of community ingenuity — like crowdfunded water pump buys, on-the-road repairs during ski trips, and volunteer-led "boot loop" fixes. They emphasize that FOA is a truly global effort, with shared problems and solutions flowing between continents, and that patience and cooperation remain key to long-term success.

Listeners will gain insight into the resilience and creativity of EU and UK owners as they navigate software updates, parts availability, and service coverage while working toward a unified, worldwide FOA. Along the way, the discussion offers a healthy dose of humor, camaraderie, and even a few good-natured jabs about driving on "the wrong side of the car."

• The origins and purpose of FOA's three entities
• How key challenges in connectivity, parts, and software are being solved
• The community-driven model that's redefining car ownership and support
• Real stories from owners, volunteers, and partners building a new ecosystem for the Fisker Ocean

If you want to understand what's next for orphaned EVs, grass-roots technology solutions, or simply how passionate enthusiasts can take control post-bankruptcy–this is an episode you can't miss!

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Ocean Currents is excited to bring this episode to the Fisker Ocean community. On today's episode, we're joined by Dorian Rosales from Pat's Garage (a legacy Fisker shop) in San Francisco. Dorian spent several months troubleshooting and attempting to fix a pretty material issue with my Fisker Ocean...doors that would not open.

Dorian shares his insights and learnings from this ordeal (and many others), one that we hope won't be a widespread issue. If you have any follow-up questions from this conversation, feel free to send us an email.