Once again Sam’s video starts straight from the get-go. No tease intro, no cut to the theme song, no 5 minute post-intro blabber about what we are about to see, no like-and-subscribe-and-turn-on-notifications!! Think I’ll like and subscribe.
Hey man, I’m a woodworker and I’ve dabbled in building small boats. I’d encourage you to seal the wood on your dingy. There are several routes you could go that would be fine, but I would 100% seal that wood. It’s going to mean the difference between a boat that lasts six months and one that lasts six years. Cheers!
Have never once sailed or even had a thought to ever do it but YT decided to put one of your vids in my way the other day. Now I cant stop watching. Good on ya mate. Hello from Kelowna. Cheers.
So wild I too am Darren Gray. But I grew up sailing. You should totally do it. Get a simple easy to handle boat. Get some time on the water in different conditions. Develope your own opinion of what you want your boat to do and find a better boat to fill that roll. It seems like many people start with something large and get burned out. You will have a hard time finding those stories on TH-cam. Best luck to you
RE putting your solar panels on the Bimini, I saw that SV Delos had a nice solution (EP262). The sewed pocket sleeves onto the bimini that they slid the panels into with metal fasteners. Seemed to work really well.
I wish I had your laid back, no worries, relaxed approach to nearly every considerable inconvenience/obstacle. Type of approach in life that helps you get shit done, rather than sit and sulk all day. Keep up the good videos my friend. Stay safe.
Hey Sam. You've got the Windscoop mostly correct. But the dowels at the bottom are designed to go inside the forward hatch which keep it held down at the bottom as you pull up on the hanging pendant or halyard. That way you dont need any lines to hold it down at the bottom if you see what i mean. Yeah sadly I'm old enough to remember when those first hit the scene in the 70's. Cool to see one again though.
There are several ways to design this type of door so that it can resist a wave coming over. It either has to have a member that can support tension, or it can come together as a steeple, to distribute load as compression. Either they have a feature to capture one another, or both doors hinge over to one side.
You video from LA to Hawaii was awesome. I also loved that you took advantage of the flying fish that jumped in and you cooked them. I'd love to see you do a new video with this boat, but learn to fish, properly cut/fillet a fish and cook it. Then step up to using a freezer to store your catches, then you could feed yourself for so long.
You might want to add heat shrink, electrical tape, or even nail polish to those crimp connectors. I'm pretty familiar with them and the hard plastic cup at the insulation will direct water into the cables. But the are for sure way better than bare wire
Hi Sam. Always look forward to your next video. Really enjoy them, and can't wait to see some sailing in the keys. A couple comments: - If you can get in the habit of closing the companionway hatch when you are working on deck near the mainsail / bimini. One false step and you will fall into the hole and have a bruised or cracked rib, or bruised hip (ask me how I know ! ). - Yes, you will find that whisker pole will project a LOT more genoa area into the wind downwind, and stabilize also. It makes a big difference as you have already seen. - Yes, if you can sew fold-over sunbrella pockets for the edges of the solar panels, and faster with either twist-lock fasteners, or hook-and-loop tape, that will make a very secure permanent fastening for the panels. Of course you are going to need a sewing machine to do that. Google How-To-Marine installing a Solbian Semi-flexible panel, Sailrite tutorial, Delos262, etc. Cheers - love your videos.
Hi Sam, Yes you will like those wire fittings. Before I retired we used them for all our control panel wiring. They are typically called wire ends. And some times a spade lug will work better. The Europe type controls typically have small terminals. Another helpful hint is to use wire numbers at each end of the wire. This makes trouble shooting problems very easy should you have any problems in the future with your devices. I may have some left over. If you need some let me know. I wish you all the best. Be safe.
Dacron line is neat stuff, doesn't stretch and very grippy for knots. Another cordage worth having is #36 tarred, twisted bank line. Same properties as dacron and can be unraveled to make sewing repairs on heavy fabrics.
Pretty sure those dowels on the Wind Scoop go INSIDE the hatch. That way you can leave it open at night, and pull it inside to close the hatch if it rains...long term consider making a hard top bimini from glassed foam. Hey and I wanna watch you make it! Wouldn't all those electrical connections be better soldered? Butane powered solder iron with hot knife and mini heat gun attachments is mighty handy on a boat.
Ahh that makes sense. I bet that would funnel the air better too. The bimini could definitely use some modification. Possibly a project for down the line.
Some electrical grease on the wires and then sliding the shrink tube over it would make those connections nice and free some water leeching in. I think its called dielectric grease or something similar. Anyways been enjoyin the vids even though I am not into boats myself.. You look like youre quite enjoying yourself every video. Dakron or however spelled is the type of string that bowyers use to make their bow strings in archery.
You should look into getting electrically conductive grease, I used it on all of the electrical connections on my boat, it really prevents corrosion and bad connections, I never had any corrosion.
Your channel is great. I just found it yesterday and I'm looking forward to all your videos! The videos make me want to sail but I'll just enjoy watching you
Good job on the video Sam! Great content on a shoe string budget. Keep up the good work having fun sailing and doing boat work! I look forward to your future videos! Thanks for sharing.
Would be cool if you could incorporate button snaps on the solar panels to the fabric. Buttons would be easy to install on the fabric, but the panels might be hard.
I got a 100w rigid panel for my 22ft. But it came with a generic pwm controller. Changing it for the victron. I never thought of ferrules for wiring, kit off amazon on order))
I have found that soldering the ends of the wire is the best solution. Crimping can still result in intrawire corrosion. Soldering fills all adjacent wire strands, permanently. My 2 cents.
Recently Delos uploaded a video with installing some solar on their boat, and they did some neat sewing to secure it down so the wind wouldnt mess with it. You should check that out for an idea on your solar install
Don’t know if you’ve sorted the mic issue by now but we’ve been using that mic for all our videos for a couple of years and quite like it. The only time we get noise like that is if there’s a problem with the jack like not being properly connected etc. Hope it helps
That whisker pole will be perfect when going wing on wing for hours.... You might need to sew Sunbrella pockets, or sides onto your bimini to keep your solar panels from lifting up. Have fun with your boat, stay safe bud!
It's good to see you and your new boat it's it's got to be nice that you can stand up she looks really good sailing and it looks like James is having a good time down in Los Angeles. I would like to talk him into helping me put a engine in mine depending on how busy he is I need to meet him though at some time it looks like he's really busy but it would put extra money in his pocket and he's right next to me at the other Marina but anyway be careful wash your hands haha peace out.
@@simunator For a marine application you should really use both. You crimp your connection/fitting on and then put a small dallop of silicone dielectric grease on the outside of the wires/connection. Heat shrink goes on over all that, sealing it shut and the grease keeps any water from entering or condensation forming under the heatshrink. There might be some tiny effect on conductivity, but nowhere near what the effect of a corroded connection would be. It's no different than the insulation wrapping the entire wire itself.
Sam you’re definitely top shelf love watching your videos pick you up on the California to Hawaii cruise awesome stuff I was just wondering do you lose your smile while sleeping ha ha Ha
Sam, use some dielectric grease on the connections and it will help keep water erosion at bay and the connections strong. I use it on all of my motorcycle connections and it keeps the weather from causing havoc. Just a suggestion.
Apply a liberal amount of dielectric grease to the connections,( i mean ALOT) coat every connection. It projects against corrosion and is non conductive. Apply in the connectors or plugs too, they might even make marine grade.
Don't give up on the Rode VideoMicro. Well, maybe that one. But there is something lighter with that particular mic or the connection. I love the improvement it makes with my phone and mirrorless camera.
It seems to be the wind, which is the reason I got it. Do you know of a better deadbeat that would work for it. anything over 10kts sounds awful. I'm going to try out the instamic next.
Sam, really like your videos more than most. Thanks for continuing the excellent content. I'm really looking forward to you getting your new microphone setup in. Quite frequently it's difficult to hear what you're saying. (some of us watch on computer speakers where we can't keep the volume quite as loud as we would like)
Sam, For mounting solar panels on the bimini, see TH-cam "Delos 262". Brian does just that starting at 6:00 and shows the finished job at about 13:00. For good connections in salt water environments. look at mcmaster.com and search for "electrical wire terminals". They have some that are "solder-loaded heat shrink ring and spade terminals". They also list terminals that are just heat shrink and say it will keep out salt and moisture, but I think the solder-loaded ones will be more secure. I would expect any good chandler would have these sorts of terminals in stock. God only knows you need this sort of thing on a boat.
I'm doing a lot of the same projects you are. The difference seems to be that they take me twenty times longer to complete, and I liveaboard at a marina!
Great video Sam i'm really enjoying your content. I just had a thought that whilst your in project mode, an emergency rudder that uses the whisker pole as a tiller with fixings fitted to the rudder, pole and pushpit stantions to allow it to be put into use quickly in an emergency may be a fun bit of content to make and its also a valuable safety backup to have on offshore passages. yes i know that the windvane can be an emergency rudder but still would be nice to have i think. anyway cheers and stay safe. Grant
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Once again Sam’s video starts straight from the get-go. No tease intro, no cut to the theme song, no 5 minute post-intro blabber about what we are about to see, no like-and-subscribe-and-turn-on-notifications!! Think I’ll like and subscribe.
Sam Holmes you are living the dream and thanks for sharing the wonderful movies always entertaining.
For those of us that follow sailors like you, we appreciate the video’s during this period. Keep them coming and stay safe.
I had to thumbs up Birddog on the name alone.
do you think he stayed safe
You are my favorite thing on the internet ATM.
Hey man, I’m a woodworker and I’ve dabbled in building small boats. I’d encourage you to seal the wood on your dingy. There are several routes you could go that would be fine, but I would 100% seal that wood. It’s going to mean the difference between a boat that lasts six months and one that lasts six years. Cheers!
Watershed Any experience with Epifanes clear varnish? What would you suggest?
The only youtuber that doesnt say " SmASh ThAT lIke ButtON"
*respect*
Have never once sailed or even had a thought to ever do it but YT decided to put one of your vids in my way the other day. Now I cant stop watching. Good on ya mate. Hello from Kelowna. Cheers.
Darren Gray his Hawaii trip vid? So amazing
Same
So wild I too am Darren Gray. But I grew up sailing. You should totally do it. Get a simple easy to handle boat. Get some time on the water in different conditions. Develope your own opinion of what you want your boat to do and find a better boat to fill that roll. It seems like many people start with something large and get burned out. You will have a hard time finding those stories on TH-cam. Best luck to you
I love Sam's laid back presentation style. Incredible knowledge and workmanship, happy sailing.
Like your laid back personality. Very smart young fellow, love your videos. One of the best on utube sailing videos. Stay safe out there man.
RE putting your solar panels on the Bimini, I saw that SV Delos had a nice solution (EP262). The sewed pocket sleeves onto the bimini that they slid the panels into with metal fasteners. Seemed to work really well.
www.sailrite.com/How-to-Install-Solar-Panels-on-a-Bimini
@@wetdirtmud that's the one he referred to in his video. Thanks for the link I couldn't find it.
I still laugh every time you post something, no matter how serious the subject matter is, you are smiling. Keep it up!
Dude, you are the real deal! Things you say... sprinkled throughout your vids tell people you are truly experienced. Thanks for the vid Captain!
I wish I had your laid back, no worries, relaxed approach to nearly every considerable inconvenience/obstacle.
Type of approach in life that helps you get shit done, rather than sit and sulk all day.
Keep up the good videos my friend.
Stay safe.
Love watching your videos sam.watching them in random order 🤪🤪you come across a positive person.btw loved your Scotland videos.keep well
Keep the boat projects coming! I may not find every project useful but I can find something useful in every project!
Hey Sam. You've got the Windscoop mostly correct. But the dowels at the bottom are designed to go inside the forward hatch which keep it held down at the bottom as you pull up on the hanging pendant or halyard. That way you dont need any lines to hold it down at the bottom if you see what i mean. Yeah sadly I'm old enough to remember when those first hit the scene in the 70's. Cool to see one again though.
All right Sam ! You are really getting the boat tricked out . That charge controller looks nice , mine not so good .
Your project processes I enjoy and has made me a better repair man around the house. Keep up the good work. Enjoy the Caribbean.
I have no idea why I enjoy these videos so much but I do. I guess I'm living my alternate-reality sailing life vicariously through you!
Glad you enjoy it!
There are several ways to design this type of door so that it can resist a wave coming over. It either has to have a member that can support tension, or it can come together as a steeple, to distribute load as compression. Either they have a feature to capture one another, or both doors hinge over to one side.
You video from LA to Hawaii was awesome. I also loved that you took advantage of the flying fish that jumped in and you cooked them. I'd love to see you do a new video with this boat, but learn to fish, properly cut/fillet a fish and cook it. Then step up to using a freezer to store your catches, then you could feed yourself for so long.
You might want to add heat shrink, electrical tape, or even nail polish to those crimp connectors. I'm pretty familiar with them and the hard plastic cup at the insulation will direct water into the cables. But the are for sure way better than bare wire
Keep the videos coming of boat repair, ungrade and maintenance. Mix in with the sailing stuff and all great fun to watch. Thanks.
Keep these up man, great stuff and lots of practical applications and smaller items I would have never though of.
Love the fishing pole. Please make a video of you solo catching and cooking fish.
You are the best! Cast off and we are following you......!
Terrific. Well done and thanks for sharing
Cool Video, you are very handy with tools.
Hi Sam. Always look forward to your next video. Really enjoy them, and can't wait to see some sailing in the keys. A couple comments:
- If you can get in the habit of closing the companionway hatch when you are working on deck near the mainsail / bimini. One false step and you will fall into the hole and have a bruised or cracked rib, or bruised hip (ask me how I know ! ).
- Yes, you will find that whisker pole will project a LOT more genoa area into the wind downwind, and stabilize also. It makes a big difference as you have already seen.
- Yes, if you can sew fold-over sunbrella pockets for the edges of the solar panels, and faster with either twist-lock fasteners, or hook-and-loop tape, that will make a very secure permanent fastening for the panels. Of course you are going to need a sewing machine to do that. Google How-To-Marine installing a Solbian Semi-flexible panel, Sailrite tutorial, Delos262, etc.
Cheers - love your videos.
Super video! I applauded for $5.00 👏👏
hey man i love your videos and i get so excited whenever you upload a video i hope your doing good in these rough times
Hey, thanks. I am. Glad you like them!
Hi Sam,
Yes you will like those wire fittings. Before I retired we used them for all our control panel wiring. They are typically called wire ends. And some times a spade lug will work better. The Europe type controls typically have small terminals. Another helpful hint is to use wire numbers at each end of the wire. This makes trouble shooting problems very easy should you have any problems in the future with your devices. I may have some left over. If you need some let me know. I wish you all the best. Be safe.
Great video, thanks for posting. Nothing like fitting out a boat to go cruising. That and the anticipation. Good times!
Its really nice to see you are living your dream, keep up the good work. I wish I could do the same.
Ferrals are great. Good choice
Loving the little upgrades,great for quality of life. Cant wait to see the Keys video,fair winds.
Love your videos Sam, your full of knowledge and sure appreciate you sharing with us!! Your project is coming along great.
Dacron line is neat stuff, doesn't stretch and very grippy for knots. Another cordage worth having is #36 tarred, twisted bank line. Same properties as dacron and can be unraveled to make sewing repairs on heavy fabrics.
Holding that fishing rod upside down mate 👍
Pretty sure those dowels on the Wind Scoop go INSIDE the hatch. That way you can leave it open at night, and pull it inside to close the hatch if it rains...long term consider making a hard top bimini from glassed foam. Hey and I wanna watch you make it! Wouldn't all those electrical connections be better soldered? Butane powered solder iron with hot knife and mini heat gun attachments is mighty handy on a boat.
Ahh that makes sense. I bet that would funnel the air better too. The bimini could definitely use some modification. Possibly a project for down the line.
Probably best to have as many of those solar electric connections below deck as possible. Great project update!
I love seeing these little projects. Thank you for posting these!
Some electrical grease on the wires and then sliding the shrink tube over it would make those connections nice and free some water leeching in. I think its called dielectric grease or something similar. Anyways been enjoyin the vids even though I am not into boats myself.. You look like youre quite enjoying yourself every video.
Dakron or however spelled is the type of string that bowyers use to make their bow strings in archery.
You should look into getting electrically conductive grease, I used it on all of the electrical connections on my boat, it really prevents corrosion and bad connections, I never had any corrosion.
I love your videos! Gives me a sense of adventure during this lockdown!
You've made me love the thought of sailing. This is good stuff!
Your channel is great. I just found it yesterday and I'm looking forward to all your videos! The videos make me want to sail but I'll just enjoy watching you
I have a Windscoop, too on my Alberg 30. They are vintage 1970s/early 80s! Well designed, and last (almost) forever!
Great stuff Sam! Can’t wait for your new adventure!
Good job on the video Sam! Great content on a shoe string budget. Keep up the good work having fun sailing and doing boat work! I look forward to your future videos! Thanks for sharing.
Would be cool if you could incorporate button snaps on the solar panels to the fabric. Buttons would be easy to install on the fabric, but the panels might be hard.
Boats looking good mate
Maybe some hot glue to keep the salt fog off the terminals. Easy to peel off.
I really enjoy seeing the projects and DIY videos! Please continue including them!
I am really enjoying the DIY videos!
I got a 100w rigid panel for my 22ft. But it came with a generic pwm controller. Changing it for the victron. I never thought of ferrules for wiring, kit off amazon on order))
Great looking boat, I'm jealous. ha ha
Love the boat project videos , thx for keeps us entertained. The boat is looking great.
I sail a small sabot but I want to continue learning to sail because of you!
If you can sail a sabot, a larger boat will be no problem to handle.... plus there's more places to hold your beer!
Getting the boat dialed in nicely thanks for posting all these videos there great 👍🏻
Glad you like them!
I have found that soldering the ends of the wire is the best solution. Crimping can still result in intrawire corrosion. Soldering fills all adjacent wire strands, permanently.
My 2 cents.
Been binge watching, love your style,
“Don’t know if it works but it’s pretty cool looking” 🤣🤣
Recently Delos uploaded a video with installing some solar on their boat, and they did some neat sewing to secure it down so the wind wouldnt mess with it. You should check that out for an idea on your solar install
Great job on all counts but the new doors are a great improvement!
Don’t know if you’ve sorted the mic issue by now but we’ve been using that mic for all our videos for a couple of years and quite like it. The only time we get noise like that is if there’s a problem with the jack like not being properly connected etc. Hope it helps
Cut up a pool noodle into a 5 inch lengths and put them into one old sock each. Stuff it under the solar panel to keep it from banging around...
Sam! Hope the current situation doesn't interfere too much with the adventures. It's so exciting to see you go!
That whisker pole will be perfect when going wing on wing for hours....
You might need to sew Sunbrella pockets, or sides onto your bimini to keep your solar panels from lifting up. Have fun with your boat, stay safe bud!
Great idea!
I love your videos man. People love watching you pursue your passion!
It's good to see you and your new boat it's it's got to be nice that you can stand up she looks really good sailing and it looks like James is having a good time down in Los Angeles. I would like to talk him into helping me put a engine in mine depending on how busy he is I need to meet him though at some time it looks like he's really busy but it would put extra money in his pocket and he's right next to me at the other Marina but anyway be careful wash your hands haha peace out.
Digging the projects and your entire channel!
Victron 💪
0:30 before crimping, dip wire end in 'dielectric' or 'bulb' grease to slow corrosion.
i disagree. a cpc 2 coat is going to affect conductivity. id rather just throw on a good heat shrink to seal
Heat shrink.
@@simunator For a marine application you should really use both. You crimp your connection/fitting on and then put a small dallop of silicone dielectric grease on the outside of the wires/connection. Heat shrink goes on over all that, sealing it shut and the grease keeps any water from entering or condensation forming under the heatshrink. There might be some tiny effect on conductivity, but nowhere near what the effect of a corroded connection would be. It's no different than the insulation wrapping the entire wire itself.
I guess one good thing from the quarantine is you get plenty of time to prepare the boat!
Love your videos.
You really inspired me to take the Coast Guard sailing course.
Not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but you could solve the green terminal issue with some dielectric grease.
Another awesome video my man. I subbed when I watched the sailing to Hawaii video. Love you’re stuff man. Keep
It up. Be safe.
Jon Peterson sane here
most of us done the same...
Yep, you're getting there Sam. Great to see you getting ready for the next adventure. This virus thing isn't going to last forever.
Hope so!
Sam you post it and I’ll eagerly watch it. You da man!
Sam you’re definitely top shelf love watching your videos pick you up on the California to Hawaii cruise awesome stuff I was just wondering do you lose your smile while sleeping ha ha Ha
EXCELLENT THANK YOU, curious to see the wind vane experiment. ''everything can be improved by observant use'' ' . , ha ha
Couldn’t sleep. Woke up at 4:30 AM. First thing I do? Why of course check to see what Sam is up to!
Sam, use some dielectric grease on the connections and it will help keep water erosion at bay and the connections strong. I use it on all of my motorcycle connections and it keeps the weather from causing havoc. Just a suggestion.
Thats like a great idea. Thanks for the tip!
@@samholmessailing Invest ina $6 tube of "Super Lube". Unlimited uses around the boat (and house).
and get the heat shrink that has glue in it; makes a waterproof seal over connections; ordinary is not full waterproof.
Apply a liberal amount of dielectric grease to the connections,( i mean ALOT) coat every connection. It projects against corrosion and is non conductive. Apply in the connectors or plugs too, they might even make marine grade.
Don't give up on the Rode VideoMicro. Well, maybe that one. But there is something lighter with that particular mic or the connection. I love the improvement it makes with my phone and mirrorless camera.
It seems to be the wind, which is the reason I got it. Do you know of a better deadbeat that would work for it. anything over 10kts sounds awful. I'm going to try out the instamic next.
Hola Sam, muy buenos tus videos. Te recomiendo una tapa transparente, te permite chequear como va todo, sin salir de la cabina. Sdos.
If you don't want your solar panel to flap you could use Velcro and waterproof double sided tape...
Good stuff, Sam. Thank you.
Would you please pass along the info on the solar panels & controller that you used?
Stay well.
Sam, really like your videos more than most. Thanks for continuing the excellent content.
I'm really looking forward to you getting your new microphone setup in. Quite frequently it's difficult to hear what you're saying. (some of us watch on computer speakers where we can't keep the volume quite as loud as we would like)
How about some velcro tape to hold the panel down and keep it from flapping?
keep these videos going up mate! helps us who are all in lockdown!
Sam,
For mounting solar panels on the bimini, see TH-cam "Delos 262". Brian does just that starting at 6:00 and shows the finished job at about 13:00.
For good connections in salt water environments. look at mcmaster.com and search for "electrical wire terminals". They have some that are "solder-loaded heat shrink ring and spade terminals". They also list terminals that are just heat shrink and say it will keep out salt and moisture, but I think the solder-loaded ones will be more secure. I would expect any good chandler would have these sorts of terminals in stock. God only knows you need this sort of thing on a boat.
I'm doing a lot of the same projects you are. The difference seems to be that they take me twenty times longer to complete, and I liveaboard at a marina!
Great video Sam i'm really enjoying your content. I just had a thought that whilst your in project mode, an emergency rudder that uses the whisker pole as a tiller with fixings fitted to the rudder, pole and pushpit stantions to allow it to be put into use quickly in an emergency may be a fun bit of content to make and its also a valuable safety backup to have on offshore passages. yes i know that the windvane can be an emergency rudder but still would be nice to have i think. anyway cheers and stay safe. Grant
Thats a neat idea. My wind vane is actually the type that wouldn't work as an emergency rudder. Could be a fun project.
Make sure your lights are LED, also they do not need to be super insane bright ones. 300watts will almost certainly run a small fridge.
Doing a great job wish I was in your shoes
maybe a few velcro strips would keep the solar panels from flapping?
love all the projects, keep em coming!
Great.. I love boat project vids👍