Upgrading to a Catamaran

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[@mikehortin9964]

Sam's having waaaay more fun in the $350 Hobie than 99.9% of the million dollar marina cats. 👍

[@pedrodutra4088]

true that!

[@mafp22w]

I always think Sam has some good company when Zoe goes along. She seems to have Sam’s spirit of adventure.

[@redbeard5127]

nope

[@expensivefreeadvice8530]

Gosh... Raced a Hobie 16 for many years... Some tips for setting it up that will help day sailing (if you want to take the trouble): Get a real 16 jib. Shorten the sidestays to rake the mast back (this helps prevent pitchpoling, and help up wind performance as it's acknowledged original design has mast a bit too far forward.). Take the hulls off the tramp and shim the posts to eliminate a lot of slop. Install a "righting line" to easily right the boat after an inevitable flip (many schemes for this). If rudders buzz, sharpen the trialing edges and then square off the trailing edges with a file to about 1/16". You can easily exceed 20 knots on this boat, especially on a reach. Have a blast.

[@therealpomme]

wow 20 knots ? jeez they can go fast!

[@expensivefreeadvice8530]

@@therealpomme Back in the heyday of the Hobie 16, you could find photos of folks waterskiing behind a 16 on a windy reach. Light skier for sure, but have personally hit low 20-knots many times. It indeed is a wild ride, with amazing rooster tails. Rudders barely have enough "lift" to balance driving forces. And, it's a hairy job to keep the hull tips from going under which leads to pitchpoling at that speed. Got thrown cartwheeling at that speed when hulls went under. If I recall, the speed record for a 16 is somewhere around 25-27 knots, but 20+ is pretty easy to do with a boat set up somewhat stock. Sam's boat is setup crudely without the jib. etc. etc. so, he'll have challenges pointing up wind. That's ok, it's still a great casual day sailor. The really cool thing about cats is, on a reach, you can exceed the speed of the wind. You can hit 20 knots of boat speed in a 12 knot breeze.

[@Robinlarsson83]

I've only sailed a H16 once, just outside of Newcastle, not much wind but it was a very fun ride :) Beach cats are awesome :)

[@georgepeat5269iearth]

This guy will always be flying high one way or the other, rock the stars young man, take who will every come along with you. Smooth living& stay happy.

[@roadboat9216]

Love Hobbies. Sailed an 18 in San Francisco. Often 25 kts plus. Screaming accross the bay and even under the Golden Gate. What kick ass boats they are. And amazingly seaworthy. Wow, sail to Hawaii on a 23 foot sailboat, sail accross the Atlantic and up to Norway in a Cape Dory 28. Get your Sailplane Certification and do some acrobatics; and what next? Off course an adventure on a Hobby Cat! Love it.

[@arthurzengeler8296]

I'm amazed to see this video, since I also bought many cats for cheap. The last one, was a Hobie 18, I got for $400., with a nice trailer. I now have 8 cats, and was overwhelmed with fixing them up, and storing them. So last year, I started watching your videos, and thinking about getting just one boat, like your mono hull ! And to see you and your friend sail it, was inspirational. You made it look so simple. I learned a lot about that, and the attitude needed for sailing, in general. Also, last year, I tried to get a friend of mine, to go sailing in the Fla. Keys, for a week of sailing and camping, but he declined. So I'm very interested in watching your next videos. I live in Miami, and know how good the sailing is in the Keys. Thanks for the videos. And if anyone reading this needs a catamaran or windsurfer, in South Fla., let me know.

[@mcouture8169]

After reading "I now have 8 cats...", my first thought was " so he's a crazy cat lady... but not a lady". All of my envy, dear sir! I hope you're enjoying them and find a good mate in your region who'll join you on your trip to the keys.

[@arthurzengeler8296]

@@mcouture8169 Thanks. Coincidentally, I just got a phone call from my sister. She married a guy, who sailed around the Caribbean, for two years, on his sailboat. I am hoping to sail soon, but my vehicle is broken down, and I can't get to the water. I'm having time to work on them, at least.

[@pedrodutra4088]

Who would deny a request like that

[@SV-Valhalla]

I’ve been Hobie 16 sailing for 35 years and I still love it. I flying a hull is a blast. Once you get your proper jib, just remember when tacking, that you need to backwind the jib for a second before breaking the sheet. Have fun!!!

[@iannamico]

my f riend lives in bonita springs a few times we took his 32 foot doug white race boat to the keys. going 130 mph down the gulf is insane, loud, bumpy and more fun than you can imagine. good luck with hobie

[@crest2471]

I have been racing/sailing beach cats for a while now and this looks like a fun h16. Just to let you know, the trampoline is not on the boat correctly. the threading is meant to go up the center of the boat. this trampoline seems to have been put on at an angle. it will help with overall stiffness, speed, and make it easier to sit on if you remove it and redo it. Cant wait to see some Hobie cat camping. Lots of fun! Joseph Bennett has TONS of good videos on techniques for sailing these boats. I recommend checking out his videos on trapezing. It will make it a lot easier to get in and out of the boat in higher wind speeds if you use a better technique. Thanks for the video. Stay safe!

[@Dlawler]

It looks like it a case of, the tramp is correctly on the way it was made to fit, you can't simply rotate a tramp 45degs and fit it. I'll personally replace it with a normal style one. But you can't exactly say it's fitted incorrectly and simply remove and refit it, as it simply wouldn't work that way

[@fgk40]

lol

[@highbornleek367]

I'm excited to see Hobie Cat camping! I got really into this a few years ago, but no one did a camping series that I could find. Glad to see you're going to do it Sam! Keep it up!

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

The Mer and the man started out with a cat like this down in Australia.... hes now got a Wharram..he lives on.

[@forrestprather2678]

6 knots is a good start! lol, our current record is 18.5, aiming to get into the 20's this season

[@SunsetSpecter]

Finally found the ep. where you whipped past my boat. Nice

[@xGALAXYRADIOx]

I taught myself to sail on a hobby 16 … so much fun! Now I live out of my 86 Hunter 25.5

[@paulpuckerinGM]

So cool Sam freedom. 😎 Enjoy. Zoe seems like a really fun and exciting person to hang out with in your adventures. Can't wait to see the hobie cat sailing through the keys. Be well and stay safe. 🙏

[@HAZE3047]

I cannot believe you sailed to the Bahamas in this piece lmao. You are crazy dude

[@stevewhite791]

$300 bucks VERY WELL spent. Love it.

[@KavaKavana]

That thing looks fun and another level with the harnesses

[@Gusto0172]

Thanks for sharing. I'm currently contemplating getting back into sea kayaking here in Indonesia, to do some remote camping, but the Hobie concept is certainly interesting to contemplate. I used to own a cat similar to a mosquito which was so much fun. Anyway, please keep up your great vids. Cheers.

[@joefrancis759]

this was a refreshing break from all the dark news in the world

[@dco956]

Amen on that !!

[@waysfu]

I'm so much admire your refitting skills and vision and estimation kowning what you can repair buying a repairable catamaran. Not many people can do that!

[@markgallagher1376]

I always set my Hobie 16 up on the beach to avoid dropping that crucial piece in the water. Everyone does that at least once. If you don’t drop the pin you drop the split ring. Definitely get the correct jib if you can. You will go faster and it will help a lot with tacking. Just beware of the pitch pole down wind.

[@RSmithsc]

Yes. But does everyone tie it off and go sailing anyway?

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Lanyards .... thats what they are for and tools whilst up the mast .⚓

[@markgallagher1376]

You don’t need to climb the mast on a Hobie cat. Just pull it over and put the boat on its side.

[@markgallagher1376]

The part he dropped is a small 1/4” diameter pin. I think it would be tough to tie a lanyard on it.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

@@markgallagher1376 I will look again..but i have bicycle trailers whose tubular Al frames are locked in place with 5-7mm pins that have spring C clips pivoted from the head and anchored to the frames with either SS wire or fine cords.. Cold wet hands are common to both interests.

[@davidc6510]

Awesome video of Sam Holmes Sailing!!!!!! Great to see Zoe back and you both having a great time. Thanks for sharing! Cheers!

[@airgunner8462]

Sam, I clean my sails by soaking them in a large sturdy garbage can with Tide and Oxyclean. Does a great job. DO NOT pour the contents out on the lawn, it will kill everything and you will need to replace the dirt to grow there again.

Zoe is like a Tinkerbell

[@predatordrysuits]

You're entertaining and amazing...such fun and you have a great attitude

[@mikeziegler8988]

Had a 18 ft Sol Cat. Hat 350ft sail. Great fun and the boat can fly. WHAT FUN!!!

[@RutherfordTony]

Fun video to watch. Zoe seems like a great person to hang out with. Safe travels.

[@daneulekowski929]

That's either Hayley from Paramore or Zoe, looks like fun was had. These are gonna be fun episodes.

[@danielsondavidf]

Sam - Get the correct jib and the performance really improves. From my years of experience, the Hobie 16 is the perfect sailboat for shallow coastal areas. The folks with experience call it the “Sweet 16.”

[@danielsondavidf]

One more Sam - Hobie 16 has been sailed from Florida to the Bahamas (add that to your list).

[@trailsandsails2722]

Oooo...love the Hobbie 16! They are fast! My guess is that mine is about the same vintage as yours...1974...and they are cheap fun. Soft in areas you pointed out but overall in good shape. Thanks for taking us along for your fun adventures! Dean

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

I love seeing you having so much fun and it was great to see Zoe ⛵️⛵️⛵️😊😊

[@FrankLadd]

I often had to backwind the jib to tack my Hobie 16 back in the day. You are doing great!

[@Seafariireland]

Wow, it would be great to get something like that to escape a cold and wet Ireland during the winter. A cheap cruiser or indeed a hobbies like yours and do camping/raiding trips! Only thing is I’m scared shitless of the crocodiles and pythons that ye have there! SkipRay, Kerry.

[@sailingonabudget]

I like seeing you back on the water, and I agree with everyone that you and Zoe are good together. I do miss your Cape Dory 28, almost as much as I miss mine, Lol. But we are happy moving forward like you are.

[@SailingWithDave]

Man I envy you Sam!! I've been spending the last 4 days epoxying, painting and varnishing my little MIrror Dinghy in horrible cold weather here in the UK ready for our sailing season!! Only about another 4 days to go!!!

[@robs715]

Where in the uk do you sail?

[@Soulsilver75]

Awesome video and so needed! It's freezing in NYC and about to be snow/freezing rain tonight. Some sun-funnin was awesome - thank you! Can't wait for the further adventures aboard the Hobie.

[@JimWellman]

Sweet rig and sail. Looking fwd to the camping videos. I filmed a journey on my old 14 Hobbie. Took it from Flamingo across to mile marker 69.5 and back. Camped on Rabbit Key in Florida Bay. Cool way to travel.....except when the wind dies. National Park Range stopped and asked if I was lost, as I floated aimlessly in Florida Bay waiting for more wind. Good luck out there.

[@RobertIvers]

Ah yes! A Hobie 16. I'm 63 and still sail my 1984 16 in the summers up north. About time to set her up for the season...!

[@vinceglauser4770]

Glad to see you sailing.

[@ArchaicHumansWorldwide]

I grew up with a Hobie 16 with a 1.5 turbo jib (genoa). Raced in Marine Stadium (Long Beach) as a kid. Whenever I'm in serious trouble on a sailboat I always revert back to those experiences and my gladiator days in the Stadium. Your sailing will improve immensely. Basically you sheet her in and stand on the flying hull moving forward and aft (while in the bucket) as needed to avoid pitchpole. You need a tiller extension to be able to do it solo. I went from Hobies as a kid to J-boats as an adult and am a MORC East Coast Champion (PHRF-C). I've watched you for years now and always think you would make a good glider pilot. You have the necessary mental calmness and some flight experience. Get your powered license (so you can tow) and then your glider license. You would make a fine glider pilot, I'm sure of it. Your friend Zoe is cute and sporty.

[@Thebink21]

Love the video! I reach sailing on hobie cats and own a hobie 16. You will get a substantial increase in power/speed with the right jib. I really appreciate your channel and am blown away with some of your solo trips. You are the real deal of a sailor young man. Godspeed.

[@karlschmitt419]

I miss my Hobie 16 The jib really helps tacking get those rudders to hum and you know your moving ..there is a pivot bearing that goes in the mast base cup !! I used to fly a hull and my buddy would blast under on his jet ski ... hope to see you flying a hull !

[@julianbatcheler9970]

I used to sail a Hobie… great fun. I still have my harness.

[@paul-akers]

You are the coolest guy in the best example of the efficient sailor and the efficient lifestyle good on you!

[@trippsmclovin]

Awe man! I had a 18 ft sunfish cat back in the day. Many summers spent flying up and down the ICW/ indian river in Florida leaned out on the bench. As long as you can get back upright, you'll be good to go!

[@judithsmith6277]

That looks like SO much FUN!

[@BCRODCO]

Glad to see back on the water..

[@t.a.ackerman4098]

At 4:50, Sam said "It seems like we're going slow." To me, these peeps have 'pace'. ❤

[@robertgulfshores4463]

Thanks Sam! I always get so inspired by watching your videos. Best, Robert in Cold, Snowy, Icy Chicago

[@WildlingSailing]

Just when our levels of respect couldn't get any higher, you went and bought a catamaran 😁

[@cheapcigs9772]

looool

[@michaelconway4316]

Nobody's living it up better than Sam!

[@martyhameline9685]

You are amazing and interesting Sam - thanks for all your adventures. We are sitting on anchor at Staniel Cay Bahamas working our way to FL and up to Canada. Love getting wifi and catching up with you. Cheers mate

[@gwstrauss65]

Enjoying Zoe with you, she adds to your adventurous spirit. Hey Zoe I have my glider pilot license, wanna go? Zoe: cool how long you being doing that? Sam: about an hour Zoe: cool, let's go.

[@aether44j]

just an amazing update

[@IntheBlood67]

A female companion/shipmate who willingly "runs the ropes" and smiles after a night of battling Nosee'ums! Outstanding!

[@benbach2338]

I have a Hobie 16 which I sail on the Gold Coast Australia. Definitely a fantastic investment!! Happy sailing!

[@sonofthunder11]

Sam this is a great diversion from all the terrible news today!

[@corporalclegg914]

you’ll need a proper genoa to get a pontoon flying, where your outriggers will be mandatory. as a fun-time guy, I recommend it. I have a Prindle 18 with ‘80s Pattison Sails from Laguna, CA. it’s fast af, fun and brings all the girls to the yard

[@johncampbell1710]

CC - you have a cat and it has “pontoons”? 😳 They are hulls my friend.

[@scotttownsend1922]

I'm proud that North Carolina can claim you as a native son. All the best Sam.

[@ocean_capable_small_sailboat]

Nice, man. I had a Hobie 16 as a teenager. Used to fly around Charleston harbor. It was nice hearing you on the Single-handed Sailing Podcast. Cool that you and Matt R. could finally link up.

[@Boatyarddog]

Woohoo! Looks like fun! Glad your enjoying your down time! Sucks to be in America right now. But it'll get better

[@greggromack8319]

Awesome. Looks like fun.

[@johnenry]

Fun video thanks!! now get a long telescoping tiller so you can steer while on the trapeze and get crew weight forward, transoms out and you will go faster :)

[@tangerine314]

Thanks!

[@comboyneorchard8537]

Back in a previous life I built Hobbies in Australia, the tramp looks like it's made up of two damaged ones. Sam check how well the mast is sealed. It should be watertight, so if you go upside down the mast doesn't fill with water and act like a keel. They are heaps of fun to sail and especially flying a hull. Enjoy mate.

[@MrColdwatercanyon]

Those are fun ! As a kid we had a Tahoe lake house and grandpa had a 18 ‘

[@kellzter]

This is Fort Myers, right? My grandfathers old house is directly across the canal where you set everything up. The house with the black truck in the driveway! Small world!

[@Permacamper]

A video I'd like to see would involve making a boat capable of long term remote camping. Maybe combining your Hobie 16 with the largest canoe you can find to make a quick to assemble camping trimaran. It could carry the weight of a lot of extra provisions and a small outboard and still be beachable and great for exploring. There's a ton of cheap hobie's and canoes and might make for a lot of fun for a lot of people for about $1000 and a couple days work.

[@derrymic]

Hobie cats are great fun, super speed except to windward, I had one in the Red Sea years ago.. Good luck Sam

[@sgt.pepper4274]

I can see it now Sam travels solo from Cali to Hawaii on a Hobe cat. lol

[@gpk7683]

Good that Zoe is with you. Wonderful gal!

[@jesperwall839]

The jib really helps when tacking, so get a larger one 👍😀

[@jforsman10]

Classic Sam and Zoe mess-around!

[@gideonstowell3070]

$350!!! That is absolute steal!!

[@CartwrightFour]

You two plus the cat, great video! Looking forward to this series

[@DanielSpiegel]

I've always wanted to try a Hobie Cat out. Looks fun!

[@Mike-bs5pi]

It's all fun and games until the trap lines break and you become shark food 😂

[@brandonleesanders]

Sam & Mr. Beast could be brothers I swear…

[@calvingarrett3245]

Well Sam and Zoe that was a good video that's a pretty cool boat

[@ArthurSutherland]

Looks like a lot of fun!

[@timtomlinson6173]

Love the Hobie Cat! Excited to see what you have in store!

[@thomassanders6679]

That's is awsome Sam, you two be careful and waiting for these videos is gonna suck. This will be great content along with sailing and island hoping

[@rogeliodegino1390]

im happy you have company

[@Rob_SFL]

that settles it, im buying one

[@hmspain52]

8:06 Cool shot of the dolphin!

[@sailinggreenpearl2571]

Open boat camping, awesome!

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

Fins to the left, fins to the right, don't tell Zoe bite bite bite

[@michaelganshirt8795]

Zoe is back!

[@robm7543]

Great video and it looked like good fun! Looing forward to the next video...

[@allanlee2412]

Such a good natured and patience person! :)

[@grandmajosephine383]

Zoe should have her own channel.

[@kman-mi7su]

Next video series, Sam sails the USS North Caroline battleship! First sail in 75 years! LOL!

[@cwgoforth]

Serious fun! Thank you for sharing

[@caractacus22]

Dear mr intrepid, loved the video, and the hoby….my hobie jib was much bigger, and really helped going about. Bet ya used the paddles to go about. They only point 45 deg, but loads a fun!,

[@yamabiru4553]

Nothing beats a Hobie!

[@irongoatrocky2343]

And somewhere in Sweden the Pickle rests in a yard covered in snow!.......wondering what is Sam up to?

[@cadilacdesert]

Definitely want to rig on land

[@leastcoast5606]

Had a 16 ft Prindle and had a ball. Careful don't let the bow dig in, it stops fast.

[@Mrcrawford100]

🎶 Wave over wave, sea over bow. I'm as happy a man as the sea will allow. 🎶 There's no other life for a sailor like me But to.sail the salt seas boys, sail the seas. 🎶

[@FuckYouWhosNext]

Hey Sam congratulations on the new purchase! Ive been wanting to learn to sail and was thinking a catalina 22 for my first boat but this makes me reconsider things.

[@gordonipock9385]

I think a mono-hull dinghy is the best starter sailboat.