Scoring a Free Catamaran

[@guiart4728]

Dodged a bullet on the ketch…laughing out loud when you said’ things take longer than you think’ …that was a bottomless pit!

[@cemegonuts]

i was chanting, "TIP IT, SAM!!! TIP IT!!!" then i get to see him drill a hole in the boat! CHOICE sam boating entertainment! 🤣🤣

[@michaelfried2323]

Adding to my lower comment, you were even smiling when you told all about going to the donation center for a sleeping bag, to make amends, you should be donation the money you make from the video to that Center!!!!

[@terrygrady7683]

THE FROGGGGG........

[@aljennorada2946]

Where i can find a free boat

[@Ironboots123]

Are you staying near Naples ? I’ll buy you lunch. 👊🏽💪🏽⛵️

[@atomisum6445]

Sailing season is over, whats ya gonna do? Get another sailboat and go Sailing

[@mammaholmes]

I like this fast cat! Best boat ride you've ever given me so far. -the mama

[@josemcheremm]

You have clearly raised a loving, caring, great example of what humans should be. Congratulations!

[@spilledsoju03]

The myth and the legend, sam's mom💯

[@rickjames8317]

Maybe he won't leave this one like garbage on another pristine beach.

[@thinkcasting3182]

Don't let Sam take this little boat to Mexico.

[@nikcrosina]

Ask him to take you out with a bit more wind. It will turn into an adventure then, I'm sure lol

[@bowdezaufa2609]

Hey I know John! Lol what a small world. John is about the nicest guy out there. He's a charter captain and EMT and would have taken the shirt off his back if you needed it. Stoked to see you get that cat back under sail!!

[@oogalook]

John, you gentleman. Cheers!

[@paulthompson8613]

The sailing world seems to be full of nice people like John in all of the sailing videos I have watched . Nice one John

[@albertsandberg]

Return with a bottle of Rum to the previous owner. Would be a suitable gift.

[@mistermoonJB]

How about not abandoning this one on a Bahamian beach like so much litter?

[@LJ-jq8og]

GREAT Buy... The seller clearly knew his shit, and likely had a great time with it in the day... Sad, but good to see it passed on for more life. 💪

[@Thedrifter1]

Sitting in cold rainy N.Ireland with a cold beer in a warm heated home, feet up watching some dude sailing a cat in the USA. Can't beat life sometimes. Thanks for the 23 minutes of me feeling jealous ; }

[@lizgagne7691]

Cold here too in New England. Watching after our Thanksgiving dinner! Always inspired by your next adventure Sam!!

[@LondonCarnaval]

Same as in the Republic of Ireland. But not jealous just hopeful and same time wondering why don't we have similar opportunities here where people are so so kind that they are giving away for free such gems to make hopefuls who otherwise can't afford such dream and turn their lives 360 degrees 😢 . All I keep finding is derelict small rotten boat for €650 which needs almost all the wood planks replaced, and to collect it as a project you need €1600 trailer purchase for transportation then a purchase of little engine to get you out of trouble 😉. So before you do anything you are already €3000 out of pocket plus the materials to reconstruct the rotten boat and yes a shovel to dig out all the mud and rotten leaves out before you can see what you're getting. It's madness ☹.

[@sheireland3737]

I’m in Ireland too. Are all Sam’s viewers in Ireland??

[@ermining1]

​@@sheireland3737 same here 🤣

[@nikcrosina]

@@sheireland3737 no.

[@dr.buzzvonjellar8862]

Thank you for drilling at least one hole in that Cat. I almost panicked

[@katzsteel]

Really cool of that guy to give you the boat! It’s refreshing to hear about nice people as sometimes I wonder if there are many left these days.

[@oogalook]

Happy to say there are plenty, it's just more easy to find them on foot than on the web Cheers 😁

[@mtadams2009]

There is no shortage of great people. Cable news wants to you think otherwise.

[@jean-francoislord2917]

Only you Sam could score a free catamaran! Well done!

[@michaelosmon]

Cheap boats are plentiful after a hurricane

[@chriswinsor2584]

Can you tell us what happened to the last cat you had and then discarded on a Bahamian beach?

[@mailbagps]

I have singlehanded Nacra 17 alot and I recommend you practice righting it a bit, also you should consider having righting ropes on each side to provide additional moment arm.

[@jonmccauley6490]

He has no idea how cars work. Even after the Hobie episodes, he weighed it down with gear and never used it as a sport boat. Even here he thinks it can get "up to 10 knots." lol Hopefully one day he'll find out cats can almost triple that speed.

[@XXLaffinGravyXX]

FFS.....5 bags of sand for that piece of floating junk..that guy even had a straight face when he was showing you around. Glad you went with that cat.

[@sherlockgnomes8971]

That frog 🐸 was hilarious. Little guy was like “Sup, I hope you don’t mind I was just having a lil nap in your fine vessel Captain”

[@ambersmith6517]

God bless that man that gave you the boat Not all people are in love with money He just knew you would enjoy life with it! Good on that man!

[@yulmp2]

This is the best sailing channel on KZbin.

[@CharlieMetcalf]

The excitement in your voice after getting the boat is awesome to hear!

[@tamar5261]

This is what I love about you Sam. From buying to sailing the boat in one video, other channels would have hung this out over 10 videos 😊

[@michaelfried2323]

Sam, don't tell me that you can not afford a sleeping bag...but taking it from the Donation pile...that's wrong and you know that! One thing I have learnt about you is that that you are very frugal. Those donation drop off areas are for those who lost everything due to the hurricane!!

[@RichardChambers]

Good to see some rapid fire hole drilling once again. I love the no nonsense get it done approach to fixing stuff, some people spend more time fixing stuff than sailing.

[@jeromevanvolkenburg1361]

I am psyched for your next adventure Sam, I always enjoy your videos!

[@georgemacdonald8899]

Am I bad, I waited and waited for the first holes drilled in the new boat- then Joy!!! Excellent choice on the floaty, super nice sail, this should be fun. Wondering if a small jet ski, or some small powered water device could be hacked on the cat to make her fly in no/low windage. Also for use as tender, perhaps partially inflated like a rib.... Never seen anything like that, but might be fun to make a cat tender aux drive...

[@bart6047]

Sam Holmes, The Charmismatic (free stuff for a smile) Sailing Magician

[@mytreasurechess]

Infectious enthusiasm and undaunted by drilling holes. 🤣 The mere mention of one sends me into full blown laughter!

[@peyo31]

Sam is always, always positive. Seems genuine. I don’t know how he does it!

[@johnbee7729]

That first boat looked at tad sketchy from the maintenance perspective. Cool.seeimg a Prius towing the cat. Poor frog - hope it be equipped for salt water.

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Great find Sam, and free is even better. Great powerful cat and should be lots of fun. Stay safe. Andy UK

[@bobfmirvine6652]

You are an inspiration! So full of energy and confidence, really enjoy your videos.

[@richardlevitt8540]

Good decision to pass on the moldy boat with the broken engine. Would have been a major headache

[@nathanbrisson3888]

Sweet score! That thing is super cool, I can't wait to see your adventures on it. Free boat, free cooler, free sleeping bag...that's what happens when you're a good guy. 👍

[@jasonlightfoot4145]

You are an amazingly ingenuitive dude with an adventurous spirit to match.

[@Jimfinn649]

Hey Sam, Would sure like to watch it on Rumble! Sadly, the reception of KZbin programming is terrible.. Hit and miss at best! Rumble seems to work great!!!

[@wmason1961]

I think it is awesome how you just sail to a random beach before doing repairs. Dont fix it until you know it needs fixed

[@michaelganshirt8795]

Very cool boat! I see that you have a trapeze as well. More fun to come! That frog looked like a Cuban tree frog. An invasive frog from the islands. I bet that it did not like the salt water.

[@tortureborn]

At this point, the drilling hole sections are pure gold.

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

LOL... yep... 18:50 - makes this episode 100% legit & official. LOL.

[@akcarlos]

its not like he hasnt got plenty of holes in any of his catamarans.

[@xmarksthespot5188]

Adventures like this is where you shine Sam !

[@seantaylor4107]

She was cruising. Awesome that you got her for free. Even at 500 she was a great deal. Looking forward to watching you sail her around. Hope all is well with you and the family rebuilding from the hurricane. Cheers.

[@JohnJohnson-nz2bw]

CaptainJJswfl (John) glad to help! Ha! I had a buddy see this and noticed me. How cool. Glad you got her out Sam! Be safe my friend!

[@randaljameslynch3863]

I think there's a free catamaran on a beach somewhere in the Bahamas...

[@rickjames8317]

Yep, and in a couple of months I bet there will probably be another one on a beach somewhere in Mexico. 😒

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Race yah in the everglades challenge 2023?

[@SailingFrolic]

Hey Sam! Hope you’re enjoying your new catamaran! I just wanted to say thank you for being you and uploading your videos to take us along on your journeys! You’ve been an inspiration to me for a couple years now, and I wouldn’t have ever got motivated to be a sailor if it wasn’t for you! I remember when you were still uploading videos of Pickled Herring dry docked before your Atlantic crossing, and you took out the small sailboat Santibel for a weekend cruise. I’ve now got my own small sailboat for coastal cruising, and eventually I want to get a bigger boat for bluewater cruising to go to the Caribbean. Thank you, a million times, thank you for being you! I can’t support much financially right now, but if you ever need anything, don’t be afraid to ask. Fair winds and following seas, Sam! Many thanks, Captain Alex. ⛵️

[@thenomadtrader1142]

Sam stop by good old St. Augustine to catch the lights at night downtown near the lions bridge. I'll grab ya a drink and some food man!

[@joebrown1382]

Wow Sam I think you like the cat. Nice guy good deal you made. He couldn't have given it to a nicer guy. Can't wait till your next adventure. How's Gma doing with the hurricane mess?

[@quigzinator]

looks like your tramp is on backwards, most cats ive been on have pockets at the front crossbar to stow the main halyard, but it looks like yours is at the rear crossbar. she will sail sweetly for you once you get it all dialed in. I love my cat will let me go sailing with the slightest breeze. with the main halyard its a little confusing to figure out but you really should mess with it when the boat is in irons, usually i rotate the mast to get the hook to latch the main. Keep having a blast with it :D

[@duded2268]

Really don't understand why you go smaller by a little bigger boat cruise the world 😎

[@eyemstillhear]

Sam, you are a breath of fresh air.....cool and calm just like a gentle sea breeze. A beautiful human being.

[@charleswalter4907]

Sam, I am interested in the 33 cat ketch. May I please have the contact information. Thanks for the info.

[@nikcrosina]

nice cat, especially for nothing, - very good find!

[@macinfloydvolk]

So he’s gonna sail to Mexico and leave the cat and fly back? Lol

[@richardlevitt8540]

Shape not great on the main because no good way to tension the luff. Think about a attaching a cunningham to a cringle about a foot and a half above the gooseneck. Tension with a simple block and tackle.

[@professorvoluck9311]

Suitcases full of money and free boats. You have some luck Sam.

[@KrisM01]

Hi Sam , you need to use the cunningham to control the shape of the mainsail and get even more speed out of it👍

[@davidc6510]

Very cool to see you get that sweet catamaran for free! Hobiewan Kenobi was a great little adventure and this mini catamaran looks even better. Another great SHS update. Thanks for sharing!

[@Palundrium]

You should totally upload that pressure water footage from start to finish. So satisfying to watch

[@stephen-thewanderer4007]

Your positive attitude is what I enjoy most. Happy thanksgiving Sam!

[@robertlaird6746]

You are supposed to twist the mast to port while the sail is on the starboard side and then pull the halyard. It should release at that point. You should put some calking in those screw holes that you drilled to prevent water from coming in.

[@squirejinx]

You make the most of so little! Thanks for taking us along!

[@centermid7mb]

Sam is going to get back to some bare bones sailing again and I'm glad to see it. Drill, baby, Drill!!

[@andrewharvey2161]

I love the sense of adventure BUT please do not repeat the last one and abandon it on a beach. Keep up the adventures mate.

[@chancevonfreund9145]

Cool beard Sam! You look like a Captain. Glad you're doing well can't wait for new adventure! ⛵

[@wwdaugherty]

Sam, great to see you christen the boat by drilling the first new hole in the hull ! Best of luck with the new rig !

[@pakkelly]

Great new old boat! Perfect for warm and shallow waters. Kudos to the generous guy who gave you the cat. Thanks to you for taking us along for the ride.

[@YourMom777-x3x]

Samwich always gets free stuff, free boats and free bitches!

[@vincentgallardo986]

Dude, you're so bad ass! I love watching your videos. Keep em up! Thanks for the help John

[@paulkopp3634]

Proves if you have the will you can make something out of very little and turn it into an adventure. Full of admiration for your spirit of just do it and go .

[@VonBluesman]

I admire you Sam, you are always up for an adventure 24/7. Where is Zoey ? She is a cool sailing mate.

[@markgallagher1376]

Awesome score Sam. I love sailing beach cats. They are fast and fun.

[@KatKin123]

Wow what a find! How is it sitting all the time? Does it make the boat harder to manage? I was wondering whether you’d camp on it so looking forward to the next one!

[@julianbatcheler9970]

They are a young mans boat. I sailed various cats including a Dart (which is what that is) you are either sitting or standing on the side trying to stop it from capsizing. It started to kill my back when i was in my early 30s. I don’t sail boats like it now. LOL. I’m 55.

[@marciiisworld]

Can’t wait for the new adventure!

[@richardthomson4693]

possibly to late by the time you read this but you can get inspection hatches with bags connected to them so you can store stuff safely and easy to get to. Good for storing stuff like car keys, wallets, cell phones, back up GPS /epirbs I used to sail a cat (nacra 5.2) around the Great barrier reef and camp off it

[@huntsail3727]

Impressive tacking upwind, great video. Congratulations on the new boat. Looking forward to what is coming next. Fair winds

[@gtsteven1]

Yo Ho Sam, I watched all your antics on the Hobie. I've sailed one myself. This newest acquisition of yours really is a step up in accommodation and performance. That rig carries about as much canvas as the laws of physics allow. That thing will fly when you get the rigging tuned and a spinnaker hoisted. Hey Sam, try making one of those hydrofoils that go between the hulls and make the cat get up into a near plane. The foils are a real commercial product, sold as an add-on...there are ads to view for an example to see. It would work well with the dagger boards. All that extra stuff. He must have seen your videos. He knew you were a deserving soul. God bless you and your crew.

[@villelahtinen9113]

Thank you Sam! I can relate to the other comments; sitting here in Helsinki, in my boat, surrounded by snow and ice. Waiting for the haul out, before the whole place gets frozen. Thank you for the escape, even only for 23 minutes 😀🙏

[@stinkintoad]

What a find-those are rare. She cleaned up nicely. Definitely worth a few grand now.

[@leonardvanderwier1027]

I just found your channel by chance. I love how you make it look easy and affordable. I just got a 23 foot sailboat and will be learning how to sail with my 2 boys after our Canadian winter is finished. Cheers

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

926th desktop shipmate LIKE, 6,222nd view already. 10:20 - Ah HAAA!! A stow-away!! "KERMIT: is that you, Buddy?!"

[@vincentanderson1834]

Awesome video. A mate and I sailed the Whitsunday Islands on a Cobra Cat, which is a similar design, back in 1991!! No mobile phones back then. It was a trip down memory lane, thank you. I got pretty tired of getting gear out of bung holes. With 20/20 hindsight, I would have made the bung holes bigger, or even built a rectangular hatch lid. Sleeping at anchor worked well, and got us a bit away from the sandflies and mosquitoes. A boom tent from a cheap tarp is also great for weather/sun protection. Looking forward to vicariously joining your adventure.

[@christophernoto]

Sam Holmes Freegan Sailing! Free is always the best price! This takes me back to my teen years, mid-1960s, when I taught myself to sail in rented beach cats off Fort Lauderdale Beach. Good times!

[@cowboycat9x197]

what app/site is it you were looking at boats on? your content recently is making me interested in sailing, Love your videos!

[@stephenburnage7687]

Probably Craigslist

[@christopherc2255]

Didn’t pay attention to the title and started watching that first boat thinking, “Sometimes free is…overpriced.” Enjoy the cat!

[@OMIF1]

Nice boat! Kind of flies in the face of the age old addage: There's no such thing as a free boat"!

[@sullybiker6520]

I'm looking forward to your Winter adventures Sam. This is the first time I'll be seeing them as you post them. Happy Sailing! Great to see Mama Holmes out there with you too!

[@dooleyfussle8634]

Hey, I've been thinking of getting something like this to use as a swim platform in my lake.

[@Cajundaddydave]

Super fun boat with a ton of performance once you get her sorted. Do get those hulls fully water tight before your next crossing so we don’t lose our minds out here. A car top weather proof bag lashed to the tramp just aft of the mast makes for a good place to haul camping gear out of the way of sailing duties. Have fun!

[@bravofighter]

Nice score. I’ve been watching this whol cat series, but I had missed how you got it for free. I just got a Tanzer 22 for $202.50 and a $300 “document fee”. It’s amazing, it’s all there and in decent shape as far as I can tell.

[@dooleyfussle8634]

Manatee? Heck, that was a dog in the water!

[@inventiveowl395]

1:41 Batteries in the bilge? That's a first. :D

[@michaelosmon]

7:26 i cannot explain it but i am fascinated by all the different versions of the small stainless shackle. Have a great day

[@janisspalvins677]

Thanks for video. Nice cat, I think she is quite similar us olimpic class TORNADO. I also like cat to much , acceleration is immediately, and fast, filling is amazing.

[@diannadarling699]

That was fun! Are you gonna need a pool noodle on the boom ?

[@gregorydamario7977]

$5,000? It is going to cost you $7,000 to to make it presentable and workable. How are the rigging and sails? He should just give it to you so he doesn't have to pay docking fees any more.

[@lawrencestark8983]

I'm eventually will find a live aboard sailboat again. Lost mine from the hurricane that hit Louisiana 2021. Enjoy your videos thank you for sharing be safe

[@jforsman10]

Hah! I've been making several trips to Ft. Myers to support our company's tug and barge operations. We were originally helping ferry vehicles and equipment across the strait until the Sanibel bridge was reopened. Just last week we were contracted to bring the Ella Beyel back to its home port on the East coast and at one leg of the journey I got to help bring it through the locks. Always cool to see a common point of reference pop up while I'm watching the KZbins! Godspeed, Sam Holmes!

[@garygermain1446]

I like the first cat you looked at it would be a lot more comfortable sailing it to Mexico and also safer!

[@geret15]

Don't get why there is a American flag on the boat, mystre's are France. But there great boats to sail. I can tip you joyrider tv on KZbin, kinda expert on cat sailing. Catamarans are not fast on a running. Good luck with the new boat

[@katrinebohr3119]

I can’t wait for this vlogger to get a hands-free camera 😂