Boat projects begin and first solo sail on the new boat

[@Imalrightma]

love it Sam. loved getting into the bowels of the beast and then the joy of being out on the open water with you again as you sail your new boat. awesome man

[@glennevans788]

Keep up the good work.

[@puremaga17]

She's a diamond in the rough! Gotta love it when you apply a little TLC and "dead" systems start coming back to life. Happy sailing Brother!

[@rickhalstead8990]

"You never get better if you don't give it a try." True dat!! On, on Sam.

[@Dan-fm9gs]

Sam, I watched you sail from LA to Hawaii in a 23-foot sailboat in real-time. This week I closed on my new(to me) sailboat(Hunter Legend). Thank you for the inspiration!

[@samholmessailing]

Congrats 🍻

[@hetverhaalvandewasbeer]

How is your boat doing?

[@Dan-fm9gs]

@@hetverhaalvandewasbeer Floggin Molly is doing great! Lots of projects. Just got her back from getting a bottom job. Just about ready for the Dry Tortuga's! I haven't run into Sam yet.

[@hetverhaalvandewasbeer]

@@Dan-fm9gs so cool man, I'm jealous!! Have fun 😁

[@guidojt]

I love that you are always smiling! You are inspiring me to get a small sailboat and start learning.

[@glennevans788]

I'm going sailing tomorrow on Lake Michigan, which will be the first time I've ever been on a sailboat. Sam your videos have motivated me to take a week long sailing class during the last week of August.

[@theresedignard4267]

You are awesome. Sending you healing thoughts for the upcoming surgery. You inspire me to return to boat life.

[@TheTrainFan]

It's great to see you really take action with your boat and not put it off and procrastinate it. Please keep us updated! You make my day man, keep doing what you do!

[@edmilsonsilva7283]

I love the way you approach the boat needs. You express love,care,this is unique.

[@ddoyle11]

She's a nice boat. I lived on a boat for a couple of years ages ago.....loved it. Except for the head. I had that thing out on the slip every couple of weeks cleaning the salt crystals out of the valves and diaphragms so it would actually flush! Still, the gentle rocking of the boat in the middle of the night when the tide came in or out, the barking of the sea lions, the drone of the fog horn in the distance; wonderful memories. Love your channel, and looking forward to your next adventure.

[@spymaine89]

humans make a big complicated deal out of waste removal, porta potty, dry pot, garden food for house. , follow the bears and whales.

[@mammaholmes]

Sam is actually super-human and doesn't really need a head. It's just a nice gesture for his guests.

[@CockatooDude]

@@spymaine89 Follow the bears and whales... you mean take dumps into the ocean? It's not that simple, since humans consume highly processed foods, our waste is actually quite toxic to the environment.

[@spymaine89]

@@CockatooDude i do agree, human , poops and pee , with all the drugs humans take must be poison. but i did say ''PORTA POTTI'' take home. it is also fascinating how life can solve human poison. read about the birds of Chernobyl, many examples but that one impressed me. when humans go extinct Earth will clean up quick.

[@vikkinicholson2300]

@@CockatooDude most of what we do is toxic to the environment. we are hazardous little creatures.

[@nickp4179]

Great to see you back in your element. I'll raise a coffee to safe seafaring travels.

[@nogaffin]

Keep up the great vids. I like your low key honest narrative. Thank you for sharing your journey. All the best to you!

[@davidc6510]

Look out Old Sea Dog the young sea dawg is getting back on the water! Great job Sam. Thanks for sharing.

[@Palmar.001]

Good on you mate for taking such care to get a camera in all those spaces to work one handed, if it were me I'd have given up xD

[@bradenwilson]

Lol! The last shot was a winner! You are living the life!

[@scottireland5414]

My 77 Bristol also has barrel type bronze thru-hulls. I ordered a maintenance kit from Spartan Marine for the original bronze sea cocks that were all seized. Be careful removing the internal barrel valve. Use a wood block or something to keep from damaging the soft bronze when tapping the barrel valve out. I followed the kit's included directions. Using the lapping compound was easy and effective. Used the grease in the kit, and with monthly maintenance operation, the 40 plus year old valves continue to function flawlessly. BTW that little bronze handle for the valve costs almost 60 dollars to replace.

[@wordpassman]

Thanks, now I want a boat. 😆😆

[@MichaelWilliams-in3iz]

Glad to see you on your new boat

[@thejameslealartco.7625]

Sam! That boat has so much more room for activities! And sweet outtro baller

[@jamesw6371]

So many activities!

[@robertottwell605]

Look at you standing tall in the salon of your new mansion. Congratulations

[@replynotificationsdisabled]

Should hit up a military surplus store for cheap jerry cans. If you haven't already. I imagine its way cheaper than a new one.

[@bobhamilton298]

I really like your videos. I like your everyman point of view. I tend to see videos from people either with big budgets or from complete beginners. Not sure of your background, but you seem to know what you are doing. You are knowledgeable and not just taking a stab at it. You also have a basic boat that matches up with the boat most folks are actually going to own. You also talk about the little nice to haves (like a tiller extender) that all of us end up buying to make our sailing easier (from your prev episode). I have one on my wheel.

[@MrMichaelcurran]

I don't know whether your smiling because you enjoy your work or ya just love doing what your doing. There a days and then there are days. No matter what you make your views happy and eager to sail / work / sail / hang glide / more sailing. It is all GOOD!

[@philgray1023]

I would be very suspicious of seacocks with the green on the outside. Mine turned out to be riddled with dezincification. I had a eutectic system non return valve like that. Cleaned it up nice, replaced the seals and then watched it sweating water under pressure. Nice set of sails!

[@samholmessailing]

I thought bronze wasn’t susceptible to dezincification.

[@sailingeden9866]

I couldn't tell from the video, but I would use a GFCI receptacle if it doesn't already have one.

[@billwilliams9527]

Good work, 'sea trail' went well, thumbs up.

[@thomasweatherford5125]

Looks like you’ll do great on the bigger boat, Sam! I’m excited for the new adventure

[@SteveSeas]

Loving the new boat Sam. Looking forward to seeing you underway over some blue water.

[@patrickwentz8413]

I have an Alberg 30 and before that a Watkins 25. With both boats I probably spent 3 times the amount of time working on the boat rather than sailing. Lots of work to make a boat safe and functional.

[@layrathompson2869]

Very nice sail.. the Jacuzzi at the end made me envious!

[@GulfCoastTim]

I remember my first solo sail 10 years ago it was an Oday 22. Then 3 years after I went all the way up to a hunter 33! I remember my first sail on the 33, docking it was brutal until I learned what prop walk was about. Still have my 33 and a long list of boat projects to do on it.

[@paulpetraitis2130]

From a 25 footer to a 28 footer, i know it's 3 feet but in the biz when you go a couple feet up we call it "two feet itis" ;)

[@mammaholmes]

Actually Swedish Fish was 23, so what do we call a 5 foot jump? At any rate, he tells me 5 extra feet of length equals exponentially more displacement and space. But this mom will stil worry like crazy when he takes her out on a long voyage. It's in my job description though, right, moms have a duty to worry?

[@williamwirick886]

Safe travles and happy sailing.

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

I think you need a new fuel fill hose and some better clamps first before you tear out the tank. It looks pretty good and I doubt it leaks otherwise it would not be full to the top.

[@MattMackie2]

Love your videos Sam, can never do this myself so it's great to watch you do it :-)

[@povlrueger3898]

Hopefully it's just a line leaking on the fuel tank. That may be an easier fix.

[@yousuxalot]

Congrats man, in working on living that dream too!🍻

[@gregkent3748]

Hey, I just found your channel a few days ago.. I’m enjoying it! Fun to watch. (Liked/subscribed). Keep posting.

[@Duckhead3000]

Awesome video as always Sam! You are an inspiration

[@davidrhightower]

Maybe put a bigger fuel tank in. You can go to auto part store and get some tank sealer. Will still need to take the tank out to use it. Trash the board its mounted on put new one coated with fiberglass with epoxy. Can check ebay and craigslist for used tank.

[@samholmessailing]

thanks for those tips. I don’t think id go bigger though. It takes me months to go through that much fuel. ⛵️

[@bravogolf5905]

I really enjoy your channel. I think I stumbled across an ad for this boat before you took ownership. The change in pitch of your voice while apparently contorted and looking around below made that clip so much more palpable. No thanks! But my day is coming, I have a few refits to do this spring.....on much smaller boats. Funny as you were looking at the AC panel I was thinking to myself how I like the Blue Sea stuff.........and then you said the exact same thing! lol

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks. Its not too bad as long as its not 100° out. Im the least flexible person ever though lol. Agreed on the blue sea panels.

[@KGeezydad1]

Sam, I had a Battery Tender 5w solar panel with a build-in regulator , and it would not show a charge until I hooked to a battery.. I guess it had some sense technology, maybe your solar panel acts the same. Either way test on a battery

[@spymaine89]

thats why we have outboards, and all we need. so many things that dont look good.

[@KNBARON]

Glad your back ...

[@atxsailor452]

Boat is looking good Sam!

[@RaphaelOertel]

Subscribed. Congrats with the new boat 🍻

[@SailBeforeSunset]

Great job, young man! Happy that we follow your channel!

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks!

[@marceld6061]

Sam, the volume is all over the place on this one. If it was my boat, I would determine if the wires were just loose or corroded. Obviously replace if cracked or corroded. Glad to know your project list got checked off so quickly!

[@vikkinicholson2300]

def. too low.

[@redwood1957]

I like looking at these old videos. You have come a long way. What size fuse do you have that feeds your house dc panel today? Thanks

[@symphonyfarm2009]

Man Put in a new poly fuel tank! - I was just looking into that for more fuel capacity. They aren't that expensive. Plus way to blow it up on youtube! You are legend! I love seeing your eyes light up when you mention Swedish Fish. Epic.

[@IluKoru]

Super cool! I'm moving near the water this summer and have been looking into sailing classes. Would love to eventually buy a "beginner" boat and try to fix it up - it's a bit overwhelming, seems like a lot to learn (but you make it look easy!).

[@thecivvie]

You seemed to get through the jobs fast. Looking forward to the progress

[@RichardNeumann99]

Sam, you look like a happy man now.

[@Crzyspeedfrk]

"These are the definitely the best fuel cans!" Doesn't tell us what they are... Love the vids. :)

[@samholmessailing]

The scepter military fuel cans

[@Crzyspeedfrk]

@@samholmessailing Thank you!!! I've been looking for some new cans for the last 6 months. I'll try these out :)

[@richkallerud2781]

What are the crisscross of wires under the starboard lazarett lid for?

[@17363]

Keep at it Sam. Still waiting for the blue steel reunion. Cheers

[@samholmessailing]

Haha maybe one day vh1 will do a special on us.

[@danieloliver20]

I love seeing someone besides me doing "Hot yoga" in a cockpit locker, haha! Hey you should have no problem getting your fuel tank patched. The fun part is emptying the 20 gallon tank, you'll need more fuel cans.... it looks like a nice boat!

[@johngungortekin453]

Really nice boat 👍

[@hunterjackson802]

Try and catch little fish the size of ur hand then cut them in half throw a nice sized hook in it put some weight on cast out and wait.

[@captmack007]

Get a new fuel tank, one with an inspection plate for clean out, don't patch. Trust me that tank is full of sludge water sits at the inside bottom and rots them out. I have 30 years as Mack's Yacht Services I'm Marina del Rey.

[@nearlynormal]

I agree I once had a fuel leak at sea that was very annoying.

[@superformOG]

good stuff Sam

[@johnryan2193]

Check all through hull fittings and have wooden bungs to fit in case of failure ,I almost lost my boat due to a faulty bronze fitting and perished rubber hose ,sorry to sound pessimistic about this situation but you will sleep better! Good luck and fair winds.

[@vernonlove7242]

Sweet.

[@TravelinLight303]

Sam, are you sure the tank is leaking?looks like the top of tank has Diesel, so maybe the hose was leaking and running down the side at fill up or an over flow into hose situation.

[@bubbafudpucker397]

I instantly though the same when I saw it.

[@Thomas-ts2gl]

Yes.. I agree..the tank may have been over filled for storage and leaked out the fill hose.

[@tednottodd]

I would watch it for a while as well before I took the time to pull that tank.

[@arrowshot3000]

new boat looks waaay more spacious!

[@spymaine89]

he said as he watched Sam , try to find room for his arm as he bent below. . we never learn.

[@purchasingemail9119]

"Cape perfect size for solo sailor"!

[@talderson1]

Don't think that's a dodger. I think that's just a sunshade extension. I watched a few of your videos and thought originally that you were nuts. I've changed my mind. You're simply bold. I've enjoyed these a lot and envy your determination. What part of Florida are you at? I'm in Canada waiting out the deep freeze and looking forward to Summer. Your videos are keeping me going through the freezing days. Keep up the good work! Regards.

[@earthangel8730]

I'm sorry if I missed it. What is your new boat's name? It seems so much more comfortable to sail. You look happy Sam.

[@samholmessailing]

Sooo much more comfortable. Im going to name it Baltic Cod.

[@walkercustoms]

I like seeing your boat, Cape Dory is a make I see a lot of here and when I upgrade I'm sure there will be at least one in my range. So very cool love all your videos. My sailing adventures are really starting this year. I bought a boat bigger than my last and now will video my adventures to share.

[@samholmessailing]

Right on! Go for it!

[@tonysmario817]

that first thru hull should have a backing block, as they all should...next time you haul out. the disconnected hose looks like a blower for getting engine fumes to a stern vent. sam...tank is FULL...NOT LEAKING...the hose is leaking...the one you 'destroyed'. don't take out that nice tank, just change the hose. really nice boat...she's a great design for the sea. check your keel bolts! keep a sharp eye on the roller furling gear...all of it. the furling lines chafe and are under great stress in sudden squalls when you need to furl some sail. the furlers themselves are prone to damage from wear, and trying to get the sail down in seas and wind is a nightmare that can be avoided or minimized by religious lubrication and care to the furling gear. there are two choices with the toilet...one - rebuild kit...messy! two - new toilet...preferable. buy the best toilet you can afford! keep a spare bucket for the purpose to use when the toilet is unusable, or at sea. if i was going long distance on that boat, i would invest in a water pump and hose coming from that small area behind the cockpit...especially since you will have the power to run it. nice to have pressure water for showering, cleaning, and cooling down the decks in tropical heat. i look forward to following your adventure, and wish you the best! i hope you will be ready to head away from the mainland soon...the bahamas are home to bottlenose dolphins in an area of shallow sand banks that i would die to visit if i was where you are now!

[@wjstewdog]

Great video I like the interjection of fins in the marina. I agree that your fuel tank is probably ok and it is probably a hose or spillage. There are some good videos on pressure testing fuel tanks.

[@philgray1023]

Good advice on the head. Maintenance kit for a Raritan is $180. TMC head complete is $179. Also the furler. Being on a boat with a jammed furler is the absolute pits, losing a furling line never happens when the wind is under 10 knots. Getting a sail in by hand in 20 knots is a battle that results in torn sails or uv strip at least.

[@johnf8877]

Check you area. You should be able to buy diesel that does not have road taxes.

[@vidguy007]

I sealed my leaky, mild steel water tanks, ten years ago, with “Microseal” It worked very well. Its worth a try

[@SOLDOZER]

When aluminum tanks sit on wood, the aluminum start to pit and corrode. Common problem.....

[@samholmessailing]

Good to know. Ill put some plastic underneath it after i fix it.

[@stevelawrie9115]

He's armed and dangerous :) Well you have a few things to repair and rejig. What do you think it will cost you to fix everything up, get a wind vane, any other parts you may require? AIS maybe? Have you got some kind of a budget?

[@jamesgraves6567]

sam ive found these cool lights at Sams club here you may check where your at know and get some light down there I just put five new shop lights in that are led... and boy what a different when working on the boat....stuff.... have fun good to see you again Jim Golden Valley AZ

[@elmin2323]

9:50 haha my old man does that every few minutes

[@dinkaboutit4228]

Dude, you should be a lot more excited about your toilet leak turning out to be just a leaky bottle of blue stuff. That's.... that's one awesome gift from the universe right there. I'd buy a case of beer and treat that head right for a week!

[@samholmessailing]

I was seriously stoked.

[@hawaiiboy2826]

Sail back too hawaii on that beast!

[@omfghelplol]

who's filming in the beginning?

[@solstar4778]

Sam when are you going to continue your sailing world touring

[@samholmessailing]

Ill be back at it later this week

[@SOLDOZER]

Dont let those cockpit storage door shut when you are inside it or you will get locked inside. At least on mine you will....

[@samholmessailing]

Oh man that would be terrifying!

[@JakeHolman78]

Hey! A Cape Dory 28, sweet. I sailed a Cape Dory 31 for over a year in the caribbean. I still have the videos up on my channel. It was 10 years ago though. Loved that boat.

[@samholmessailing]

Right on!

[@jacksmith8002]

The guy that goes solo to HI is worrying about singlehandingly a boat, LMAO

[@subject6156]

i love this channel! keep up the good videos! look forward to seeing more videos.

[@Burger1097]

Check out sailing Nahoa for fishing under sail.

[@skyearthocean5815]

Shame the new boat isn't electric like the old one.

[@EricEversonArtAndDesign]

Is that dezincification on the thru-hull about a minute in?

[@omfghelplol]

also, did you do this inspection when you bought it? if you did that would be bargaining leverage, right?

[@atreyuprincipalh4043]

dear friend over in harbor freight they have a deal on a 4 panel solar 100 watt, power cells, and distribution box for about $170,the nearest location is port Charlotte, I have them installed in my ship for when out to Sea..God bless You

[@ezraboren2069]

The Jerry can is brown, I was taught brown means water

[@Hindukushsailing]

Hi Sam what do think of the CD 27?

[@Northwise]

Hey Sam! I'm currently working on a sailboat, but I have no knowledge of batteries at sea. Which battery do you use on your boat?

[@skyl4rk]

The previous owner took good care of that boat.

[@robertclarkguitar]

Let me know when you find a killer deal on a nice little seaworthy yacht.

[@captmack007]

For all the work this boat needs ( and its a lot!) too bad it's not a bigger boat, you could handle a much bigger boat for sure

[@dfiegel421]

👍👍

[@noahtibbetts]

🤙🏼

[@AllenScaleModels]

Have you got a name for her yet Sam Swedish Fish 2 maybe?

[@mammaholmes]

His little sister suggested "Baltic Cod". That's pretty good, right?

[@AllenScaleModels]

thisann yeah sounds good or how about “Smiling Sam” cause he’s smiling all the time? LoL

[@WabeTM]

I have to be honest, now you bought a bigger boat you are a little less cooler than first.

[@SoloSailer]

Sebastian would you have crossed an ocean on the other boat?