Putting an electric motor on my free sailboat

[@jacksmith8002]

Nobody is less afraid to drill a hole in their boat than Sam

[@Pokhara_Lakeside]

And hack away at the railing.

[@hexzie3375]

He's a mad man

[@WelshVilliageDad]

Probably why he let all that fiberglass crud fall in the water .

[@sproket168]

Hes way too casual about it.

[@Owl566]

When it’s free why would you care?

[@cosmicinsane516]

You’re completely insane. Don’t ever change. Love your adventures.

[@orangekayak]

If we have learned nothing else, it is clear that no one is prohibited from sailing because they don't have money for a boat. There are plenty out there for the taking for anyone who wants one. Sailing is, like playing piano, a skill that few are able or willing to learn. As someone who loves conspiracy, I am convinced that half the people with boats in hurricane prone areas actually loosen the lines and update insurance policies when storms come a calling. Sam is a great source of inspiration for anyone considering live on sailboats. If you are someone envious of this lifestyle, just get out there and network and find the person with the dream of sailing that has lost interest. Plenty of them out there.

[@rocknrolljunkie1000]

i got inspiried by videos like this and after a month of looking around, i was given a chrysler 22 keel boat. i have 300 bucks into buying a motor and thats it!

[@arczealdesigns9512]

boat floats, wind pushes boat, don't hit anything! Have a back up plan! Boooom! you are sailing!

[@janehiswife6793]

"I don't know, I'll figure it out." I love watching how you figure stuff out..no matter where you are or how gnarly the weather.

[@romantiachristiana5147]

Half of it is navigation skills, the other half, intuition.

[@teddysdadcory]

Something about this boat just gives me good vibes. I bet the previous owner is watching your videos and just grinning ear to ear to see you bringing it back to life.

[@bernardlawson665]

SPOT ON!

[@harpoon_bakery162]

did the cutting tool jeopardize the integrity of the frame strength of the boat?

[@nslouka90]

I'd recommend picking up a couple extra swim ladder rubber feet and stick them where you plan to put the bimini connector that way you avoid getting water inside and also prevent accidentally bumping into it and cutting yourself.

[@kingbee1971]

I was thinking the same thing. Who needs sharp edges?

[@Error_404_Account_Deleted]

Soothing powerwash scene complete with music. Very satisfying. 😂👍🏻

[@samuelthomas9758]

I appreciate the simplistic solutions it’s refreshing from other sailing KZbinrs that have every new bell and whistle for there boat

[@PacTheOne]

do you know the old seadog channel?

[@chriskeffer]

Greatest power washing scene ever!

[@PennWolfsSailingAdventures]

There's nothing like just blasting the dirt away and seeing a beautiful finish underneath

[@davidhutchinson5233]

Love electric motors. None of the noise, smell or expense. And better control.

[@McTickles777]

The only KZbin creator I wished made longer videos!

[@ourstarsRstars]

Wooooo!!! It felt so satisfying watching that pressure washer do it’s thing.

[@anthonyvespia6662]

Sam I lost your channel and just last night I finally found it. I have so many adventures and crossings to watch. I love sailboats, and they're so beautiful. Especially when you score, a cozy boat to make your own. This is my 1st season with my new 2023 14ft solo skiff, which I can take a friend, with no issues. I've had a new12 ft Hobie PA 12, and my Hobie PA 14. But I wanted my Solo skiff with a 6hp outboard, and a bow mounted I-pilot spotlock trolling motor. I added all my batteries, lights, accessories, DIY's, and add-ons. I'm in Marathon FL. I fun fish the flats, mangroves, Backcountry, and I'll go 5 miles offshore. Or I'll just do recon trips. Me and my buddies also do four camp/ Fish trips a year, on our boats to different islands. Torqueedo is perfect, for your new boat. I had the 403 and 1103. Anyway, I go out three days a week. And it's pure therapy. Stay safe and enjoy your dreams. She's coming out beautiful! 🙏 ⛵ 🌊

[@jeffreynerdin3522]

Sam pressure washing is the opposite of satisfying ASMR. It’s enough to trigger even the mildest OCD. Keep washing how you live…moment to moment and free of stress. Love it.

[@TheGreenBoater]

great video. every boat owner empathizes with a list of work projects to improve their vessel. thank you for showing how an electric motor can be added - a retrofit project many of us will be embracing over the next few years. kudos!

[@MrTebi7]

This is hands down the most satisfying sailing vid I’ve watched in years. Well done Sam on bringing that boat back to life. Keep up the awesome work 👏🏼👏🏼

[@01AceAlpha]

Sam is the master of one handed boat refitting!

[@oldfunsfrontporch5390]

Sam takes the term single handing literally!

[@Dertrend]

Its so cool watching you adjust the boat. You make it look so easy.

[@MikeSantis]

If one wants to patch up things on an old boat quick, then it can be done easy. To do things in a proper way and look also good, it takes more time, effort and money. Sam don't have time for that and he don't care and it is also ok

[@sligeach]

Adjust? More like destruct!!!!😂😂😂😂

[@michaelrobinson8915]

Your journey is good and a blessing to my day. Some people learn better with more pictures than words. A picture is worth a thousand words...blessing...m

[@randyklein1336]

Another great video with Sam drilling holes in a boat. Jealous. Have fun and stay safe.

[@russ01539]

Those pressurized stoves are brilliant. They will run off petrol (gasoline) too. Its the first thing I pack for my wild camping trips. Loving your videos Sam, it is making me want to get into doing a bit of sailing, now I live on the south coast of UK.

[@tench745]

Just found this channel. Wanted to post a word of warning here; pressure washing the topsides is a great way to blow out the bedding compound under all your fittings and windows. So others looking to do so should be cautious unless they're already planning to rebed everything soon thereafter.

[@trippontwowheels]

What would a Sam Holmes video be without a drill? 🙂

[@chriskelly6559]

A not Sam Holmes video.

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

@John Q. Bebtelovimab "Winnah-Winnah, Chicken-Dinnah!" LOL...

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

@@chriskelly6559 Right. Or, just some other sailing channel's un-holey, boring (or, non-boring) episode. Hee-Hee-Hee.

[@stevev5510]

I own a drill, but not a boat... I feel my life is somewhat lacking...

[@stevev5510]

I own a drill, but not a boat... I feel my life is somewhat lacking...

[@davidc6510]

Another great Sam Holmes Sailing update. Great acquisition Sam. Thanks for sharing!

[@mikeziegler8988]

What was the dallors cost to switch to your electric motor. What draw back does this conversion make and what plus are there? Thanks for your response and have wonderful adventures on the new to you boat.

[@drcollumdc]

I dig the 1960s smooth jazz while you were power washing the boat. Rock on Daddy-O!

[@Acekart]

Love your videos man been actually dying to see this video. Used to be terrified of sailboats after my laser mast came down and tore through the fiberglass due to bad weather. Now I want to live on one for 20 years. Thanks for the great content man!

[@howieroche7492]

Thanks for sharing. Love the electric motor. Just a suggestion but you might want to ship and store your fenders while under way. I did not notice but if there was a way to adjust the downhaul for the boom you might be able to get the mainsail tighter. If at all possible, you may want to bring the tack of the jib closer to the deck if the halyard does not allow you to bring the head of the jib any higher. Wingfoiling and sailing in the same day. Priceless.

[@richcherwalk6349]

It amazes me how many free things youtubers are given by their audiences. I guess when you're generous with your personality and information people really appreciate it.

[@Stephen-uz8dm]

There are lots of free sail boats. Labours of love people never get to that cost more to moor than they're worth.

[@fern9234]

You're making me want to learn how to sail Sam.

[@samholmessailing]

You can do it!

[@Enfelis]

You won’t regret it.

[@tayler2396]

​@@samholmessailing What's your rate for private instruction?

[@frankbutta9344]

The music for cleaning the topside was perfect!

[@brighambaker3381]

Sam! I appreciate your videos so much; thank you! For tightening bolts by yourself, you can vice grip one side, and then tighten the other side. To keep the vice grips from spinning, you can tie a little string to the bolt coming from the handle of the vice grips.

[@Jim-hq1sj]

Jazz music while pressure washing-I love it!

[@pumpc00]

You have the most important skill. you turn lemons into lemonade. Hope you have a great new year.

[@anthonyelam2257]

The boat is great ... the price you can not beat ... free ... you are doing what thousands of other people dream about doing ... living the adventure ... kudos ...

[@Inamorata.367]

Sam Holmes is off the chain,,,,awesome

[@rocknrolljunkie1000]

i love how ready you are to drill a hole or pull out the zip cut to make your boat functional for you. inspiring and some good ideas! also i died when you said not a million buck 5000 maby? 😄

[@Useless_Knowledge07]

Sam is the man. It's nice to take a break and see what your up too!

[@robgoodman5675]

Hi Sam, Glad you like your alcohol stove - we love ours! Our trick to lighting it is to use a pipette to add some alcohol to the bowl under the ring, rather than pump alcohol up from the reservoir, then light it - that way you avoid any large yellow flames.

[@dentside78]

That's a neat tip. So the flames from the little pool on top gasify the alcohol in the reservoir?

[@charles.neuman18]

I had two Torqeedo batteries that died like you said: They would go for a while then drop to nothing. Keep then out of hot cars (I think exposure to heat damaged them). But even with proper care, I have found that the batteries last around five years, and it doesn't depend on how much you use them. Other than the expense of batteries, I like my Torqeedo motor, for what I use it for.

[@mboll101x]

Im putting this music on every time i pressure wash something. it's sublime.

[@trevorgreen5638]

I don’t know why I can watch you’re videos so much. Especially since I don’t have a boat!…..YET. Love to see how you handle the challenges, keep them coming!

[@Mamma-Tex]

You are always so entertaining and so talented at your craft. I love that u started as a Disney engineer. You remind me of my son. Also u r encouraging to my mother who has an ostomy. Wishing u well & safe adventures!

[@kirkrobbins9090]

I love that you just get out and GO! You remind me of my other nautical hero, Capt. Ron! Hope you dodge the big problems and continue to thrive 🙏

[@dkastop]

The power washing with smooth jazz is mesmerizing. thx

[@SailingIntoOblivion]

Instantly hacking and cutting!! Love it!

[@billwilliams9527]

Sam, you are patient and creative, get r done dude, kind of sailor. Thumbs up.

[@kimmi2545]

Yes all the boats on shoreline are from Ian and few from Nicole. I live in Melbourne, and watch your videos. If you're not busy one day. Would like to meet you. Keep living your dream, thanks kim

[@Mzungu_matt]

Thanks Sam. Lived in Titusville 15 years, now back in uk. ❤😊

[@yacahumax1431]

It will take a me a week to make sure I am drilling in the correct place. Not a problem when the boat is free. Its a really nice boat. I like it.

[@guns21111boatbuilding]

Brings memories of my time living aboard and getting paid to pressure wash a jaguar 21. It's amazing what high pressure water can do.

[@IanSPeterson]

These are the best sailing videos in the world. THANK YOU

[@riksavering7049]

There’s something very satisfying about seeing an old tub like that cleaned up after a thorough pressure washing 👍🏻

[@joebrown1382]

Dotting the I's & crossing T's with the free boat. Electric motor working nicely. She cleaned up nice.

[@MyLife-lg6tg]

Sam, if the lines are old & stiff soak them in a bucket with soap & a little bleach. Also add some liquid fabric softener to make them limber. Dan S.

[@richardlevitt8540]

Try McLube on your sailtrack and you will easily be able to get the sail up tighter. It is great and I use it on eaverything that moves. Non-greasy

[@jmpersonal2402]

Mira looks excellent with a wash... Great job!

[@bahaiwebsites]

Clearly I'm out of the loop. New boat and new country! I was working on a new laptop and was signed out of some channels. Good for you!

[@daniellisy7161]

Man I love you new boat simplicity in it self adding this model to my with list ;)

[@KiowaFreedom]

Even inside a hurricane, Sam will keep on smiling

[@davidsimpson8409]

Looks like such a fun time. Thanks for the video

[@SailingHiraeth]

Love the new boat, great to see it coming back to life

[@bowmanlegacies]

I am so freaked out about sailing. Not sure what to do or how to approach it. But your channel puts me at ease. Thank you for your posts and taking the time to produce these videos.

[@abatesnz]

Start in a dinghy. Practise capsizing and recovery first and then you will have nothing to fear.

[@wadeere]

Sam no doubt makes it look easy but don't be afraid. I only had one day of an ASA course and lived in the Caribbean and had my own 9m sailboat boat for a while. Was the first one I ever had and sailed and it really wasn't that complicated. But the other poster is right it's more about safety. Get to know how to handle situations and what to do.

[@C.Chandler_May]

Watching you power wash your new boat was enjoyable. Cheers

[@michaelb1985]

I would trust this kid to take you anywhere on a sailboat. His videos are simple but great at same time.

[@edmcg1918]

Sam, great stuff as usual. Since you have a prop and shaft in the water, maybe you could rig up a water generator from a salvaged wind generator or car alternator?!

[@maxfield316]

Thanks so awesome! I’m keeping my eye out for one as well.

[@rbrown3164]

Sam’s optimism is infectious. Love watching these vids!

[@edwardparkhurst9804]

Glad to see you making progress with your yacht project. Great video for to learn about sailboats.

[@Karma-fp7ho]

wow What a Great Free Boat! "I like this free stove" It really makes me smile

[@YourCritic]

I swear, if you are ever misfortunate enough to lose an arm, you'll still be fine with sailing and fixing up your boat... you won't be able to film yourself doing it, but you'll still be pretty much fine. P.S. I could have watched you pressure wash your boat for an hour. So satisfying.

[@carolinacat828]

Awesome man! You are fearless! You do things without remorse…lol … I always overthink everything…lol…

[@markgallagher1376]

You make it look so easy, Sam.

[@mafp22w]

I love watching Sam and I pray that all of my fellow viewers are inspired in some way to live more fully. Many are Biblically ignorant. We are not going to heaven because we are bad or good, because we all fall short. Instead, we are saved by faith like Noah. God in human form (Jesus) made it possible for us to fully live our lives by faith. What is it that you feel God pulling at you to do today that you are afraid to do? Like Sam, I urge you to GO for IT. Live by faith. Perfect love casts out ALL fear. Thank you Sam for living by faith and documenting it us for us all to see. Your light does indeed shine and inspire.

[@kirkthejerk7258]

Love your resourcefulness and positivity. Keep it up!

[@johncartelli]

Sam, I was thinking about the rope in the main sail that stretched leaving your main sail baggy. for a quick fix how about moving and resewing the cringle at the head down a few inches. Maybe either by actual removing it and relocating downward or just fold the sail bringing the cringle down then resew the folded flap and make a hole in the sail where the cringle ends up for your halyard to go through.

[@fess749]

Or add a cunningham

[@tyrotrainer765]

I used a type of Cunningham on my 25ft boat; I bowlined a line to the boom and passed the working end through the first cringle and used a truckers hitch to tension. I could rig it in under a minute and I didn't need to add cleats etc.

[@dooleyfussle8634]

I was just going to say, "Wher's your cunningham?!!".

[@bravofighter]

Wow, that cleaned up really nice.

[@samholmessailing]

I think so too!

[@lazaruscohort2755]

Great video. I plan on living on a 30 ft I will learn a lot from you thanks brother God bless you

[@fronbogi5048]

Pressure washing is so very satisfying lol.

[@BigVine-m5i]

Put your vice grips on the nuts inside the boat then use your socket to tighten the bolts. No second person needed. Probably want some sealant on those bolt holes.

[@chericandream]

Prayers, blessings, peace IN the heart ❤️.

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

Nice freeby boat. Amazing what a jet wash can do.

[@gwm_john]

Sam well done can’t believe you got that lovely boat for free .. can’t wait to see all your new adventures..

[@chriskelly6559]

Drill baby drill! Sailor Sam, you are the man.

[@rgregory2519]

Sam, you're definitely the mad scientist of sailing. Keep up great content.

[@dustoff1472]

I like your battery setup. I’ll be buying one. Tks for sharing.

[@miatamt]

When you wrap the tiller to hold heading only do 3 wraps and it will keep it loose enough to move incase of emergency maneuvers and tight enough to hold heading

[@3941602]

Way to go Ed and Judie with the pressure washer!

[@johnferko7479]

If the mainsail has a boltrope in the luff, it has probably shrunk, making it impossible to stretch the sail tighter with the hallyard. The bolt rope should be removed. Had mine removed couple years ago....like a brand new sail. Not baggy any more. Sailing a Mirage 24 in Lake Erie.

[@norbertofigueredo5635]

I like your videos. Thank you for getting me in to sailing,I love it. Greetings from Jacksonville.

[@patcarrington9667]

Happy to hear you still have the Pickle Herring

[@ForOurGood]

So cool to see the NASA VAB right there in the background. Nice video.

[@roymurrayanderson7573]

What a great find! Cleans up pretty nicely!

[@danceswithcarsdc]

Cute golden puppy in your avatar

[@jamesb.funkiii5647]

Great new boat Sam. Cut the stitching that’s holding the bolt ropes and let them suck up into the tabling. They don’t have to go the whole way up. It’s not the cloth, the bolt ropes have shrunk over time. Good luck!

[@softlanding138]

Its beautiful, Sam!

[@beebsisme233]

my guy its coming along good work

[@JuanDaringMann]

Every episode is worth watching ... thanks :)

[@vincentanderson1834]

Awesome video. Great info for when my outboard motor eventually dies.

[@haqitman]

It's not such a bad little boat. It just needs some love. i totally dig that you went with an electric motor. agree about removing the prop when you can do it easily, lot less drag.

[@mcallistersviews6643]

Just started sailing ⛵️ in September last year all your videos have been helpful.