Lee cloths

Installing lee cloths on my bunks. And a few other sewing projects.
Materials:
Mesh: amzn.to/2VZOHej
Snap-n-press tool: amzn.to/3eP7eCM
Screw stud snaps: www.sailrite.c...
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[@nearlynormal]

Excellent sewing projects. Well done. Not too shabby on the subscriber count either. Since you have access to a sewing machine, here's a project for you. Over a nine year period, I sailed my 34' kauri wood boat from New Zealand to San Diego. One of the most useful things on my boat was a bean bag made of sunbrella fabric. Cylindrical in shape with dimensions of 20" X 40". There was a 18" zipper for access to the "beans". The zipper pull tab was hand stitched closed for obvious reasons. It made for sitting in the cockpit (when it's dry), and down below more comfortable than anything else I ever tried. But where "Candy" (of course she got a name) really shined was sleeping with her. When the boat is heeled over, having Candy between you and the low side is heaven.

[@nearlynormal]

Forgot to mention that that if the cylinder was standing upright. the beans would only come about 1/4 to 1/3 up from the bottom. Never had a problem stowing it either. Just throw it anywhere and it'd shape shift to fit without moving.

[@nearlynormal]

Sorry, I made a typo. Dimensions are 20" X 48". Not 40"

[@warluv]

Gonna give that a whirl..cheers

[@samholmessailing]

neat Idea. I'll see if I can whip one up.

[@Julius4396]

I think what really draws me to you and your channel is just how genuinely happy you are. Even when you're facing any sort of adversity you've still got your chin up, and are still incredibly optimistic through it. Thanks for the entertainment and good vibes throughout these strange times! Stay safe!

[@deweypug]

Same!!

[@robertcolvin3182]

Same.

[@rifke]

It makes me happy when people are doing what they love.

[@seandenny2412]

Sailing is great but projects are fun to see you do too.

[@Metrothunder3]

you're a beast dude. i have crazy respect for your range and diversity of skills!! yeesh. i'm gonna go spray paint my mailbox to not feel like less of a man.

[@nomehdrider]

okay, props for funny!

[@cecilyt006]

I went to high school with Lee Cloths. He did a 7 year stint after holding up a 7-11.

[@IluKoru]

Nice dude, your DIY skills are always impressive. I'd be afraid to drill anything in a boat, but your modifications always end up being better than the OG. Hoping to buy my own sailboat in the next few years, and learning a lot from your videos. Thank you!

[@CockatooDude]

Moral of the story, if you plan things out a bit, there's no need to be afraid of drilling into your boat.

[@Tea-Transport]

My fav sailing channel

[@davidc6510]

Those snap storage projects are pretty awesome. Very clever and a great tip. Thanks for sharing Sam! Fair winds.

[@StrawberryGarcia]

Good looking Lee cloths, never quite understood why a hammock couldn’t be used instead seems like the ultimate thing to sleep in in a healing mono hull, I’m laying in one right now in my semi

[@KM00Youtube]

Love your sailing videos, Sam. Amazing how positive you are and how creative you are, well done on so many levels!

[@dahveed284]

You should have made a sewing video for people who have never sown. Those pockets seem like an easy first project.

[@samholmessailing]

check out the sailrite channel for that kind of stuff.

[@doninhawaii4433]

Give a person the right tools and they can rebuild the world. Nice Sam!!! 👍✋🤙👊

[@coolhandluke45]

Sam you are like Swiss knife ... man of 1000 trades and skills and you come up with great ideas!!!!!

[@EricEversonArtAndDesign]

There are a lot of really good ideas in this one. Talk about over-delivering...lee cloths, stack pack mods, and stowage...very nice!

[@resurrectionx5952]

There is never enough of sewing projects I want to stitch up just about everything 😉👍

[@earthangel8730]

Over 1000 new subs in a couple of days!!! As far as I'm concerned, anything worn that doesn't include a loop of some sort for hanging purposes, IS stupid! Nice upgrades to your boat and gear .

[@ericgodfrey7652]

You make the simplest things look so intriguing! Keep it up buddy! Looking better every day!

[@Cocora22]

I agree, your skills are very diverse. What king of sewing machine do you use. I’d love to get one that can sew all that heavy duty stuff. I thoroughly enjoy your videos.

[@samholmessailing]

I'm using a sailrite lsz-1 here

[@Cocora22]

@@samholmessailing Thank you, I checked it out and it is a great machine.

[@vinceglauser4770]

I love watching the boat projects.

[@googleaccount6761]

Much improved over sweedish fish, keep it up. I'm impressed! Congrats on all the new subscribers over the past few weeks. Television worth watching on KZbin!!

[@stephenkillick5812]

Your video about organising things is inspirational - could even help around my land based home. I could even sew some form of name tags so you know what should be in the pocket. Everything with a place and everything in its place!

[@n3xu59988]

In before 10 views! Thank you for the multiple daily videos!

[@kewil1419]

NIce work Sam. I really like your content. Especially the projects!!

[@southerntexashomestead5028]

Great sewing projects! Thanks again for good ideas.

[@arrowshot3000]

Still can't believe how much space you have in there compared to the Swedish Fish!

[@johnboobby]

arrowshot3000 ikr I wish I could live in there

[@kevocos]

Sailing is great, the best activity to get kids involved in. Its a microcosm of life skills.

[@stevenvee11]

Hey Sam. I had a Cape Dory 28 for 8 years on Lake Erie and sailed most all the Great Lakes in the US. I can tell you three things I learned very quickly about the Cape Dory. 1. The Boat is a great sea boat in rough weather. Lake Erie gets very rough and very choppy. I would go out when no others ventured. Number two when backing out of a dock the Cape dory will not turn into the wind. Let the wind blow the nose whatever direction she goes, gain speed and turn into the wind when you are going fast enough to spin. That adventure cost my insurance company a little bit. 3. When sailing on a broad reach or anything behind a beam reach, lower the main and use the Genoa only. You eliminate heel and rolling from the main and get just as much speed sailing the Genoa without the main and it’s extremely easy to gibe. . I recommend the largest Genoa you can get because it’s more power down wind and as you know it’s easy to roll and reef. . You’re gonna love that boat. I would take it anywhere. I had a gennaker in a sock and used it all the time.

[@ChristianNally]

Sweet Lee Cloths! One things my family has always done for boats of this size, is to make boards (plywood? with rails?) that cover the distance between the two bunks (horizontally). Then the backing cushions (or custom cut cushions) go over those boards to transform the entire cabin into one very large bed, filling the whole cabin.

[@samholmessailing]

One of my berths has a side out for a similar effect

[@crdorado1195]

Someone has probably already made this comment, but since you have been on a long solo you have insights that some others(experienced sailors) may not have thought about your little enhancements that you already see that they will make your voyages more efficient. Good job.

[@halibut1249]

Your boat's looking good, bro'. When I saw the opening shot on this vid, I thought wow, he's got everything neat & tidy... LOL

[@samholmessailing]

Just for that shot lol 😇. All my junk is hidden behind the curtain

[@Bob8091]

I need someone like Sam to visit my house. I have lots of little jobs I think about... but never get around to doing them (Or think I will make a hash of them if I do). Sam is one of those people who actually do what they think about.( And doesn't make a hash of them)

[@robertwilder5479]

Snap-snap-snap-snap-snap 💗💗💗

[@RobZavalaPhotography]

I love everything you do. I'm inspired from all your works. amazing!

[@Hindukushsailing]

Good thinking about the mess lee clothes and the heat at night.

[@SupremePaulie]

This is killer man ! Cool how it keeps you from falling

[@DH-wr7rw]

Lee cloths are a must have. When the girlfriend and I were cruising I used to just throw the bunk pad on the floor between the bunks and sleep there. However the GF refused to sleep on the floor and sure enough she got thrown out of the bunk into the opposite hard side of the opposing bunk. She had a black eye and severely bruised face and jaw. And of course we were days away from port. Could have been much worse. So then we rigged up some lee cloths. It gets rough out there!

[@samholmessailing]

Ouch. I've definitely resorted to sleeping on the floor before I had lee cloths. Not too bad if you can keep it dry. also puts you more at the center of rotation in a rough anchorage.

[@corporalclegg914]

Sam, My Bro talked me into using “Sunbrella” fabric to re-cover my cockpit cushions on my Seidelmann S299 (dated but fun & super fast) It worked out Very Well...So well that I purchased more to re-cover all other cushions below deck. They’re Not the Most Comfortable fabrics for Berths, but nicer cushion mattress pads make the difference! Plus, Sailing all Day leads me to heightened alcohol intake while on the hook, so I sleep well, regardless. I just wanted to throw this idea out there because it worked out so well with me. That style fabric is ridiculously durable and weathers like no other in salty climates. I’m in no way affiliated with Sunbrella...I’m just a Dude with a Buddy that gets ideas & believes that he’s a GD Genius, when I put them into motion. Stay Safe & May the Winds be Fair to You, Hombre.

[@samholmessailing]

Sunbrella Is great stuff. My interior cushions are sunbrella. The exterior ones are vinyl. Definitely need a good waterproof fabric like Sunbrella for the cushions even if they're inside. I learned that the hard way on Swedish fish(massive mildew problems). I've been thinking about converting one of my berths to a mesh pipe berth though. I think that would be Wonderfull for ocean passages when you're constantly coming in and out and getting soaking wet each time. you could just leave your wet clothes on and lay right down.

[@corporalclegg914]

Sam Holmes Sailing - oh, cool. I’m sure that you’ll get whatever issues fixed with your new vessel in time. you’re quite a Handy Dude & know how to get it did. safe travels, Captain. please keep the uploads coming & i’ll keep on sailing vicariously with ya!

[@charlesdavid45]

Very functional

[@davidlp6510]

Dude, you are a very talented person!!!! I am impressed.

[@spyglassfreowestaus2733]

Great project Sam, I like those grips, my mistake using the hammer was smashing through the grommets, Thzts a great pressie idea for a sailor! You've done a great job

[@boaboy8052]

Have a great day and night Peace

[@johnboobby]

Great video! Hope you’re doing well!

[@randymcmeekin1955]

Great video - some good ideas for my Hanse 342

[@wjstewdog]

Great work. Adding fiberglass poles (like the parking lot guides for snow plowing) to inside of PVC will double the strength Thanks for the video

[@samholmessailing]

Great Idea. I'll see if I can find some. I hate how sloppy saggy sailpack battens look.

[@barbarakasem8966]

Creative and functional! Nice sewing area outside except for snakes. Make sure they don't sail off with you. Lol

[@cygnus1179]

Woah would ya look at that! A title and music. Nice, dude. Great vid as per yoozsh

[@maddogmaz1576]

Sailrite machines are expensive but it looks like it paid for itself with all the projects. If you did the Bimini yourself it definitely paid for itself

[@samholmessailing]

easily. 1 or 2 big projects is all it takes.

[@svZia-Switch51]

Good thinking, I made mine out of mesh as well.

[@GacLaurent]

nice tricks !

[@38below39]

Looking GOOD //

[@prflyer68]

Very nice

[@sitkahans]

You do mighty fine work

[@3941602]

Sam. Snap away my friend you can never have too much storage for knick nacks!

[@brianlion123]

Man sam a day late everytime i see your boat i think of hiw she was almost mine! Congrats

[@emilybh6255]

I think your cockpit organizers would be good places for the winch handles. We had plastic winch handle cases by the companion way and with a much deeper cockpit, we had cubbies/ shelves behind the seats under the winches where we would temporarily store winch handles so they could be grabbed when needed. We NEVER left them in the winches to prevent from losing them overboard.

[@samholmessailing]

Yup thats what im using one for. I use the plastic winch holder for my phone lol

[@johngalt5887]

Hi Sam, love the videos, especially during the current lockdowns. Please keep sending. I'm from MI, and I have a '66 Pearson Triton which I bought last September. It's currently setup and rigged much like a day sailer. I want to do the same upgrades you've been doing to your Dory. Thanks for the video where you added the reef points...mines currently the old boom roller reeling system.

[@samholmessailing]

How do you like that roller reefing boom? They seem to have gone out of fashion and everyone's getting rid of them. Knox Johnston seemed to like his on suhaili though. Although I think he went slab on the last refit.

[@johngalt5887]

Sam Holmes Sailing Hi Sam, haven't tried it yet. It looks like a gear mechanism close to the gooseneck that requires a key (which I don't have). Not sure the gears run and boom rolls freely. Plus the cars look like they need to come out of the track as the sail rolls up, only to be re-inserted one by one when removing the reef. The boom vang is a funny looking u-shaped thing with rollers. Slab reeling is coming. Sorry got long winded. Keep the vids coming, we have been at our vac home in Port Charlotte Fl, and everytime we look out at the harbor, we talk about you and your vlogs!

[@danielprinsloo2917]

very ingenious thank you for the video - be blessed

[@CaptnTom]

Those Lee cloths are great dude! I'm tempted to make some myself as mine are too small and the meterial is giving out anyway.

[@teslafudge1585]

Killin’ it Sam. Happy Earth Day!

[@stephenkillick5812]

How are your Lee cloths held in place? I personally would have fastened then on the top with grommets like you did but the bottom I would have had a wider strip of mesh thaf you fold under the mattress. Then when you are lying on the mattress, it is held in place by your body weight. Grab handles would help to climb in and out of bed. Your mesh pockets are a brilliant idea, to keep winch handles, fortches act close to hand.

[@Ash-cy7yw]

That anchorage though... I needs to get there...!

[@samholmessailing]

Plenty of room!

[@JakeHolman78]

I made lee cloths like that for my Cape Dory, but out of canvas. They ripped at the grommets unfortunately. When she's really heeled over it's like the thing might as well be a hammock, it's got to be crazy strong. I decided next time I'm going to use lee boards. But, see how you like it man, might work.

[@samholmessailing]

that's basically what happened to my last ones. These seem to be holding up pretty well so far though. I should have added more reinforcement at the grommets just to be safe though.

[@prflyer68]

You remind me when I learned to sew lol

[@saboyaner]

Aren't you afraid the handle might fall off somehow underway? Great channel

[@samholmessailing]

Nah id have to be knocked down. If that happened, a winch handle would be the least of my concerns. (Ive got three)

[@brunochung8805]

Where did you get that snap tool from? It seems to be a very useful tool.

[@samholmessailing]

Its amazing. amzn.to/3aALuqR

[@edwardperry4419]

Great job!

[@johnboobby]

When did you get your first boat? I didn’t get to ask this during the livestream yesterday.

[@samholmessailing]

I got an inflatable boat when I was 3 or 4

[@jamesbooker9411]

@@samholmessailing When did you get your first sailboat?

[@samholmessailing]

I bought a laguna windrose 22 in 2013 that was the first sailboat I owned

[@coolhandluke45]

@@samholmessailing that figures he is aquaman!!!! kidding a side ,like you love flying and sailing, now these days is more like sailing . slower pace :-)

[@ryankgrant]

Thank you for the video man

[@ecclesheat]

I found lee cloths should be leaning into the bed at almost a 45degree angle to actually sleep in them when its real rolley

[@narwhal_dust5458]

Great Quarantine content :D

[@Servant_of_Christ]

Man, you gave me some ideas! But I will use canvas for the bunks, I,m fat and that stuff you have can't hold an elephant in a storm! :) (Buying a livaboard the coming winter)

[@samholmessailing]

phifertex is heavy duty stuff but I believe they also sell a phifertex plus that is heavier.

[@imabigdogoffaleash6097]

Good stuff my boy

[@hmspain52]

Taking full advantage of a borrowed sewing machine! You sew better than I walk! LOL

[@hmspain52]

What model sewing machine are you using?

[@samholmessailing]

@@hmspain52 sailrite lsz-1

[@glennmobley1771]

Love your vids. Just bought a 27' cape Dory out St. Pete. I have a lot to learn and your videos are very helpful. Do you recommend every cruiser to have a sailrite sewing machine on board? Thanks again

[@samholmessailing]

No I don't. I'm just borrowing a friends here. I wouldn't recommend it unless you have like a 40ft boat. Just keep a speedy stitcher awl and you'll be good. I dragged around a sewing machine on my last boat and it just takes up too much space.

[@glennmobley1771]

@@samholmessailing Thanks for your reply

[@joeweeks7256]

Thanks man 👍👊

[@vidguy007]

Congratulations on making some nice lee cloths I wondered about the use of the pocket, gloves? . . No Cell phones and electronics. . Genius I made snap on window screens much the same way (without the pockets, of course)

[@gjunior2471]

Man!That water.

[@kjc9trader491]

...your quite the seamstress dude!... Nice work...

[@dbentley2195]

You liking that sewing machine lol

[@JeremyWilliamsTx]

Thanks for adding the links...I was wondering where you got that mesh!

[@kirkpartney1464]

Fsllin' off the bunk is no joke and hurts like hell...

[@sailingceltic1911]

Sam. Hello from Ireland. Quick question what tread do you use for outside sewing. Cheers T.J.

[@samholmessailing]

www.sailrite.com/Thread-V-92-Polyester-White-UV-4oz-1-050-Yds?gclid=CjwKCAjw1v_0BRAkEiwALFkj5uw43l4CWNDS6H6htO0piJyIf7Jex5UW9J_VhBfqzwDUCnRTLMP2lBoC2fEQAvD_BwE

[@johnboobby]

Sam Holmes Sailing ooo I needed some thread! Thanks for saying what you use!

[@deltakilo5797]

How much residual income should be ideal to experience such greatness? As well, where was the sailing knowledge obtained?

[@CockatooDude]

I can't attest to the income as I've never owned a boat. But as for the knowledge I recommend starting on the internet and then finding out if you have a local sailing club you can join. Start on a little dinghy then move your way up.

[@emilybh6255]

Where he learned to sail is on his channel. Residual income depends on your living expenses which vary greatly from person to person.

[@samholmessailing]

The less money the better the adventure.

[@CockatooDude]

@@samholmessailing That's indeed the spirit.

[@chevyimp5857]

Great videos on your channel.. I'm curious, do yo seal the holes you drill for your various projects with a sealant to prevent water getting in the cabin. If not what's you reasoning.. Really enjoying your journey..

[@act9246]

Awesome channel... Question for you, is your CD 28 doable for full time live aboard or to small?

[@samholmessailing]

Its been working for me but you have to limit your stuff for sure. you're always going to want just a little bit more space no mater what boat you settle on.

[@act9246]

@@samholmessailing oh nice... I didn't know you were living aboard full time... i know all about limiting your stuff, I've been doing van life for almost 3 yrs and wanting to go to my first love and live on a boat.... been looking at CD for a yr now and being in the PNW their pretty rare here... love your channel!

[@BLACKMINER73]

Great video, you've got skills. Please post info on the sewing machine you are using. Thanks

[@samholmessailing]

Sailrite lsz-1

[@BenjiZhuang]

Very skill dude

[@jackrichiedei]

Ar rrr rrr matie. She's looking Bristol fine .

[@pike3531]

Nice

[@steventylka6585]

Nice video and very informative. But quick question. Did you just blindly drill into the cabin top, or is there something on the otherside on the coachroof we dont see?

[@samholmessailing]

I'm just drilling into the inner liner here and maybe a little into the core.

[@jimmybrokos4610]

You’re doing a great job where are you now today is the 24th

[@samholmessailing]

Virginia

[@philipdonegan9716]

Great video. How did you sew onto the lifejackets without affecting the air tightness? Thanks

[@IanHn56]

That pocket you made for the sail to put the wrench in isnt gonna hit you on the head...is it?

[@samholmessailing]

probably will eventually lol

[@kevinsmith2349]

Are you sure you have a rated PFD/harness and not just a PFD ? Mine has metal d-rings where you connect the safety line.

[@samholmessailing]

Yes dyneema is as strong as the metal d rings.

[@RokKrulec]

So when you screw those extra supports up on top, aren't you afraid the screws are going to come out one the other side and then you'll have a leak?

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

Nice video

[@bmark7951]

Are you based out of swfl? New to Chanel sorry if it’s a dumb question

[@troynichols8026]

Into the camera lens.... not the monitor. Makes for better content. Keep the videos coming either way and good luck.

[@samholmessailing]

Noted!

[@richieoftampa994]

Dude protect yourself. We have tornadoes coming through Tampa Bay. Of course it's more reasonable to check your surroundings than a message.