Electrifying the windlass & making the pipe berth

[@bengreen2329]

i'm almost going to be sad when you go sailing again because i'm loving the workshop vids 😅 keep it up mate

[@samholmessailing]

Im sure there will be plenty left to fix out there.

[@jeremiah1528]

To watch him transform that shop... and fix all that stuff.... It's been amazing to watch... kid knows his stuff.... Go Sam go... God bless you bud... in Jesus precious name ❤ 💖 💕...

[@johnhanselman6371]

I also enjoy watching a real person fix real problems. No fake actors and no fake TV scripts. Sailors have awesome problem skills in and outside the boat.

[@stosh64]

Strange, I have never sailed, I'm 56 and my favorite KZbinr is Sam Holmes. Love your videos Sam, give us a health update someday please.

[@same.smalls5531]

This is me too, this guy is inspired me to start squirreling away money to do the thing he's doing

[@ronaldbeck1762]

Same here ... but I'm 63

[@dsabre4990]

58 and never spent an hour on a sailboat....right there with you!

[@same.smalls5531]

@@dsabre4990 I feel like I don't like talking to people normally and I watch this guy in a sailboat and I think about how great of an experience to be all alone with just your own thoughts and the sea. This will be my retirement plan.

[@njd4291]

How does he fund all of this?

[@jforsman10]

LOL the "Oh, NO!" when the winch coverplate came undone 🤣 I have been there, my friend. I haven't been a fan of DAP products, but i will concede that use of materials like that benefit from understanding their designed uses, parameters, etc. Temperature, humidity, surface prep, etc.

[@ninline2000]

Digital cameras are a game changer. I had to do some work on my car back in the late 90s. It involved removing everything from the top of the engine. Cable assemblies, linkages, brackets, fuel rails, etc. I had a new digital camera that I used to take dozens of pictures as I removed things. When it came time to put it back together I took my laptop out to my shed and looked at the pictures as I hooked it all back up. The smoothest job ever. I didn't have to figure anything at all out. I had NO PARTS LEFT OVER!!!!

[@87sport]

another great video! If the chain is slipping, check for wear on the links or on the windlass. also make sure the drum is matched for that size link. Keep up the awesome videos, can not wait until you splash again!

[@reclusiarh123]

This happened to me. Chain and drum sizes didn't match and the result was the same as in Sam's video.

[@douglasdangelo6755]

This is the best and most realistic sailing channel on KZbin. Sam is the best and most resourceful at both sailing and fixing things on the boat.

[@lotophagi711]

You need to get the correct size gypsy for your chain. My daughter who lives aboard six months of the year swears by her hammock. Best thing is that she can string it from shrouds and sleep outside when its too hot below.

[@tommycheshire5508]

The reason you sail the world and I am sitting in my living room is partly my age, but the real reason is that you are so learned. You can fix anything and you have a wonderful shop. I just have too many strikes against me. So to you, full steam ahead.

[@sveula6454]

Great job Sam, just a word to the wise, the key stock should be softer than the parent material (brass not stainless) that way any wear that occurs will be in the key (easy and cheap to replace) and not the shafting, cheers 👍🍺⛵

[@Chase1399Aviation]

You have the best attitude. When stuff don't work right, your just like oh no... and move on : ) Great work!. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

[@sparticusVI]

Fyi Sam, keystock is usually sold just oversize or undersize by a few thousands of an inch. Easier to manufacture when you have a plus tolerance. Also it's oversize because keyways tend to wear overtime and the slightly oversize keystock then gives a tight fit. Taking it to the grinder is pretty normal in my experience. I'm no machinist, but I think undersize keystock is so you can plate it and still fit.

[@SamMestas]

I've never seen anyone put more holes in a boat. :)

[@mike8610]

The best sailing channel.

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Great electric windless installed check👍 love your idea for the berth..you are very talented and amazing thanks for sharing ⛵️⛵️😘

[@martinrenschler4046]

I think the chain is not confined enough to utilize the most of the gypsy's circumference. Right now it's just using 1/4 of it. Try to guide it so it enters the locker a tiny bit more forward and try to guide the chain so it comes in lower from the front and can't swing up as much. Also make sure it can hang down freely into the locker as much as possible. The weight of the free hanging chain pulls it into the teeth of the gypsy.

[@samholmessailing]

I think you nailed it. Im pretty sure im out of spec for all the manufacturers recommendation for those parameters. Unfortunately its going to take come creative solutions to meet them on my boat. I was thinking of fabricating a roller that pulls the chain down infront of the gypsy

[@RobHaren]

Great to see the windless up and running, looks like it weighs more that the anchor! Seeing you doing chin ups with no osteomy bag showing makes me happy that your surgery went well. The excitement is building for me about your voyage. You must be as well, but plenty of work ahead to keep you focused.

[@Bylopss]

Love the workshop videos Sam! You could make these videos 30+minutes and I’m sure everyone would love it. I ALWAYS learn something from your workshop videos. Love the progress on ol pickle!

[@davidgadbury1832]

That bunk turned out nice. The sewing machine seems like a game changer.

[@josephm40]

Thanks for not editing out the bottom plate falling out. Stuff happens and it’s usually most entertaining.

[@Jack-ne8vm]

4:00 dielectric grease in the connections help keep corrosion out.

[@dooleyfussle8634]

You are a man of infinite patience!

[@Siskiyous6]

Nice mods, Pipe berths traditionally have a second set of holders outboard to fold it out of the way for more room and access to the storage just below it.

[@jamespruett27]

Super video! I applauded for $2.00 👏

[@mvmmotovlogmusic2815]

Once an Imagineer, always an Imagineer. Except now you are our Imagineer. 👍🏻💙👍🏻

[@robm7543]

It is always impressive to watch you take these things apart then put them back together and have it work! A fine job!! I'd have added some red electrical tape to the end of the hot wire at the windless for the next time you take it apart, for me it's a comfortable feeling to look at the wires and know which is the hot. I bought a roll of red that I keep around just for that..

[@theresedignard4267]

The added advantage of a bigger system is you can get unstuck when you go aground. You rock dude. Always looking forward to your next project. ;)

[@samholmessailing]

With this setup, next time i need to haul out ill just kedge myself up onto the beach with my windlass lol.

[@mhensen1]

@@samholmessailing that would be a fun video

[@rhett7716]

@@samholmessailing what size battery Sam, deep cycle? I imagine that big winch would draw heaps of amps

[@rolfpiotrowski4325]

​@@rhett7716 He can run the engine, while driving the winch hard. This way the alternator delivers the power, right?

[@theresedignard4267]

Great idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

The pipe birth should be a great addition to the boat. Great for taking a cat nap while underway at sea. My guess is the chain is the wrong size for the wildcat on the windless.

[@joejoe2928]

💂💂💂💂📯🌄VETERAN SCOTS GUARDS DISABLED BED BOUND 24\7...WISH I'D HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SAIL WHEN I WAS YOUNGER BUT HAD NO MONEY !!.HOW I'VE DONE DENIERO BUT DISABLED...GREAT FUN TO WATCH SAM .MUCHO GRATIAS..SAILOR SAM YOU MAKE EVERYTHING SEEM VERY EASY YOUR SO HIGHLY SKILLED...💂

[@damianfaucet4395]

Love your approach to getting projects done - & done with reasonable budget in reasonable time frame

[@timharris3203]

Doing an amazing job Sam, when it's time to cross the Atlantic, rent out your shop to would be fixed uppers to keep you in sailing cash.

[@samholmessailing]

Yup. Ive already got a renter lined up.

[@hurdurdur7rl696]

I would have chosen thick plywood for the support blocks for the pipes, they are strong in all directions.

[@mafp22w]

I learn so much every time I watch!

[@jeffdurden398]

5:00 When I wired up a second battery, rather than hard crimping the terminals I just grabbed a torch and filled the buggers up with solder. So far, so good.

[@phiberoptick]

Iridium GO should be complete on your amazon wishlist now! i just threw a few more bucks at it :D

[@elefja1]

Great job Sam, I got a Sailrite machine recently and am working on cockpit cushions. My only thought on the windlass install was making sure the wires where they go through the metal case don't chafe. It would suck to have that many amps arcing on that wood platform

[@Sailspirit99]

Love the extra battery. Also that your wiring is not in the bilge 🥴. James on Zingaro came undone for both those reasons when his speed log thru-hull failed. Hammocks, best sleep ever, like the pfifertex idea for a wet bunk. Will it stretch with use & time? Loving these refit videos. Fair winds, Elaine

[@FollowTheJohn]

Windlass ROCKS. I am glad you got it.

[@robertorzech2466]

You never seise to amaze me ! I copy your cost saving tricks every chance I get. You are a genius my friend ! Cheers

[@holdenbulford1111]

Nice work bro! I dont know much about sailing, but these vids are still pretty entertaining

[@edwardfinn4141]

Sam re that pipe berth, the way I’ve seen them was they were attached to the overhead with two miniature block and tackle arrangements... that way you could adjust the height of the pipe berth so you are always level, And you can use the pulleys to wedge yourself in real tight, so you can’t possibly fall out.... Great job you are doing there overall...

[@Sailit143]

Sam, You should also make a lee cloth. Your videos are fantastic. Thank you for taking the time to create and post them.

[@reddevilfan100]

I was laughing when you were cutting the pipe while wearing meshed sandals, then you started welding right next to them 😂

[@Name-ot3xw]

Did my first big boy docking and undocking today, it was a shitshow but the boat is parked. Not in the correct spot or anything, but close enough this early in the season hopefully.

[@brianbarnes7774]

I need one quarter of your talent! I honestly can't think of anything you can't do, Sam. Ideas and improvements are all good. Very nice work.

[@danielpearson6306]

On the chain slipping and everything is aligned correctly make chain guard that angles down and under the chain so more of the chain is wrapped under the windless and more notches are in contact with the chain.

[@fuzzyjax]

Sam Holmes Sailing! I’m enjoying this Chanel a lot. Thanks Sam.

[@buffalomitch7088]

Here's what I thought you were gonna do: weld the end of the poles to a wide plate (on each end), then on the opposite side weld a stub in the center and then mount it so that it pivots/swings like a hammock. That's what they did in the olden days on wooden ships.

[@topveiwer]

Pipe berth is a great idea. Perfect place to take a rest without removing all your gear.

[@mhub3576]

That phifertex is great stuff. Used it for line bags and for the bottom of a padded cloth case for an ice fishing auger.

[@hmspain52]

That sewing machine is a BEAST! :-)

[@dsabre4990]

Pickle won't be recognizable with all the improvements you are making!

[@freyjasvagabond]

Its a brine new day for Pickle

[@davidc6510]

Great progress Sam! Thanks for sharing!

[@lindabeaman5889]

Sammo, you are truly amazing! Love you! Your Grams! Was hoping to see you one more time in Florida before I head north!

[@21jimmyo]

If you put the key in the freezer and heat the shaft, they would have gone together. It's called an "interference fit" once installed, the key will stay on the shaft.

[@johnbrooks1188]

Don't forget to take your anchor off the bow before heading offshore! Keeping the weight our of the ends is tough challenge in Alberg designs, but it will sure increase comfort at sea.

[@samholmessailing]

I made a locker for it in the bilge

[@mhub3576]

@@samholmessailing I missed that video. 🤔

[@Yeaitstemp]

I landed the job at a boat yard to i haul out and storage for free right on time for much needed bottom job on a budget lol and im diff making pipe berth now

[@silasmarner7586]

I lost phase lock on your verbiage, sorry.

[@stefanandersson5604]

Fun to se your workshop! Love from Sweden ✨💖

[@1pottercounty]

So interesting to watch your progress Sam. I keep thinking about the acronym for BOAT. “ Bust Out Another Thousand”...lol Good lunch on your refit!

[@xfoxtrotwiskeykilo995]

Sweet sewing machine !!!!

[@brucerogers8281]

GE silicon I is the original formulation and the good stuff that hardens quickly. It is the one that smells a little like acetic acid. It also will sometimes harden in the tube. But the crappy stuff is GE silicon II ... it smells fairly nice but sometimes won't cure. Most of the silicon rubber adhesives and sealants from the auto stores is the "good stuff".

[@brucerogers8281]

When I replayed your video, it kind of looked like you were using Dap Dynaflex 230. I think that it is basically a latex caulk. It needs exposure to air to dry. You'd be better off with a good silicon adhesive/sealant.

[@timwilliams3919]

Awesome point to match your windlass to the anchor, not the boat!

[@jerrysmith3515]

Oh ok. That makes sense. So how much more do you want to do to your boat before setting off to cross the Atlantic solo. I hope you have all the latest equipment to make your crossing a safe one. Do you have plans to post your progress so we know that you are doing ok? I for one will miss you until I know you are safely at your destination. Sam thank you for keeping us all informed about your progress. I am willing to provide my cellphone number in order to know how you are doing. But it just occurred to me that there may not be with cell signal out on the ocean. Well be safe my young friend.

[@Pnw_nation]

With those wire end terminals you can clamp them in a vice heat them up with a torch and fill them full of Sauter. Then put the wire in with the molten sauter and it should hold just as well as a crimp.

[@Christomare1]

Hey Sam, luv your vids, pls make sure the key you made is a snug fit, cause if there a little play on the pulley and key it’s gonna ware out quickly, and bugger the shaft and pulley keyway. God bless bro!

[@jeffcare2812]

I bet that keyway was expecting a 6mm key instead of 1/4"

[@fordfan3179]

I like the bunk idea

[@susanl435]

Would it be worthwhile to use your fancy Sailrite sewing machine and make a cover for your windlass?

[@AlwaysDoingSomething]

Idea for the Pipe Birth. Rather than those U shaped slots, mount two boards or better yet, pieces of angle iron, vertically as slots for the pipe to travel in. Then drill holes through the boards / angle iron horizontally and put a bolt through the holes. Drill a hole through the end of the pipes as well. That way the bolt goes through one vertical support, through the pipe and through the other vertical support. You can drill holes every 2 inches and have a pipe berth that adjusts easily to any angle.

[@cjg6364]

I thought you had a decent metal chop saw - the screechy sound reaction was priceless tho....I always silver solder heavy gauge wire connectors - not a big fan of crimping anything in a marine environment....got a big laugh when the plate came loose - the kind you get when you've been there before more times than you wanna admit.....love your reaction, tho - typical Sam....

[@scott.wallace8625]

You and my buddy who sells fish in the pike place market are the only ones i have seen wear rubber boots on a sunny day

[@earthangel8730]

Some of us wear them year round. I own three pair and one has a permanent set of ice cleats for Winter. Best shoes for all kinds of work outside on my 12cacre forest, except NOT on burning slash days.

[@scott.wallace8625]

@@earthangel8730 hey better you. Last time i wore that shit i got nasty foot rot. Good on you

[@samholmessailing]

I wear them because my yard floods every time it rains.

[@scott.wallace8625]

@@samholmessailing fairly sure it never rains down south. Oh wait. Last time i was down there i was dry one second and drenched 3 seconds later running for cover.

[@2dogsnight]

This video makes me wanna install a bow roller on my little 1958 Fontana 😊

[@theosphilusthistler712]

Added benefit of having that pipe birth angled is that if you gybe you'll immediately know about it.

[@PetesCreativeRecycling]

I've always spelled it Jibe. Have I been doing it wrong all these years and no one corrected me?

[@theosphilusthistler712]

@@PetesCreativeRecycling I think it's one of those cases where there's the correct spelling, and then there's the American spelling. But don't worry, the internet and every default spellchecker is slowly gaslighting the whole world into the American spelling.

[@buffalomitch7088]

@@theosphilusthistler712 tyre vs. tire!

[@bryonensminger7462]

Of course it turns the same way no matter how you hook it up it's probably a high-speed and low-speed you don't need it to go down and gravity feeds to go out and then you just turn it on and it picks up the chain

[@spider0804]

Series wound dc motors can do that thing where they turn the same way either polarity. Might have been good to service the gearbox oil if it had plugs but oh well.

[@AO-lq9dq]

you are living the dream!!

[@rhett7716]

Nice work Sam. thanks for the regular uploads 👍👏😊yes im too thinkin the pipe mounts may not be strong enough maybe bolted and glued ?

[@hrmacdonald4471]

"Get my playdough on there" ... that made me laugh :)

[@tartansailor]

Well, you are a jack of all trades, is there something you can't do? Cheers

[@patrickwentz8413]

Cool. Glad you got yourself an oversized windlass that appears not to care about the rules of electricity.

[@mike8610]

DC motors like this can run in either direction by switching polarity.

[@bobhamilton298]

Is the chain slipping on the windlass because it takes a larger chain? Also curious why you didn't hit it with some fresh paint. I'm not a perfectionist but I tend to freshen up anything I take apart or access. Like when I remove each of my tanks for cleaning (latest project), I clean the hull and hit it with white anti-mold paint before I replace the tank. Helps with the old boat smell too!

[@doninhawaii4433]

Nice bed Sam!!!👍🤙

[@fredziffle6843]

if the remote does not work, can you do manually?

[@bryonensminger7462]

It don't matter what you do about putting in adjustment holds for your bunk , you better put in a Lee cloth so you cant roll out

[@same.smalls5531]

A lot of one part silicones use moisture in the air for a catalyst. If it uses up all the moisture inside your box that's probably why it didn't cure.

[@samholmessailing]

It rained that night so it seemed like there would have been plenty of moisture

[@same.smalls5531]

@@samholmessailing there are also silicone companies who have bad batches of silicone!

[@samholmessailing]

@@same.smalls5531 maybe that was it! Very frustrating. I just bolted it down unsealed, i was so annoyed. 😖 ill have to pull it off and seal it again eventually

[@Mars_Life_and_Beings]

I used to work on my boat nonstop and hated when my job interfered lol.

[@jwyzdm]

Another great video,Thanks.

[@stuartbain2815]

did you add sealant to the cables going into the windlass?

[@frankgatto2427]

Sam....my congratulations to you on your lifestyle. Just wondering how a young guy like you can afford it? Do you work online when not doing boat stuff? Just interested.

[@redwood1957]

How did that work out on your crossing thank you

[@anthonybeck2384]

Mate you are amazing -respect 👏🏻👏🏻

[@jmanatee]

You should look into one of those $45 hydraulic crimpers on eBay I have one and they work great for larger cables

[@paulschena8493]

I like this guy and I don’t know why.

[@mammaholmes]

I like him too. But I DO know why. He's my kid🤗

[@Bob8091]

6:03 Sam's so polite. "Oh no!" My language would have been more colourful.

[@davewestner]

Thought the exact same thing.

[@dbentley2195]

Love your channel man ❤👍

[@zaxfee.]

future reference. use welding wire for the battery cable. far cheaper, far more flexible, does the same job. also, look into having that failsafe solar panel on a switch. that way you can have an extra panel on your house bank and can easily charge the failsafe as well. maybe a charge controller monitoring voltage and swapping it for you.

[@samholmessailing]

Ive been told welding wire is not good to use on boats

[@mhensen1]

@@samholmessailing I think the problem is it isn’t tinned, so corrosion is the issue, from what I’ve read

[@hmspain52]

The size of those WIRES would have scared me off this one!

[@timburnett6729]

Omg sam has three hands

[@mhensen1]

Explains a lot

[@vidguy007]

That’s a great windlass I have the same one The ideal people will rebuild it for a good price, if your not as handy as Sam is That thing was a great find people toss them because they don’t see the quality. They want shiny objects the chain appeared to be jumping cogs That’s an easy replacement mine does not do that

[@fsuersal]

Always good vids

[@FrankLadd]

Great video. Would you do it 27 inches next time? I was thinking 24 inches plus 1.5 on each side for the pipe.

[@jerrysmith3515]

Sam, Did you get the motor to reverse? Too bad that you didn't have space for all the motor controls there in the bow near the wind less. I wish you the best of luck. But I think you are doing amazing by yourself. 🤗⛵

[@samholmessailing]

It’s only supposed to turn one way. There is a clutch to lower the chain.