As a retired surgeon, I am truly amazed at your fortitude. Ulcerative Colitis is a major obstacle in a landlubbers life, but for a sailor with your accomplishments, Wow. Good luck with the colostomy take-down.
One of the things that makes your videos so engaging is they focus on the sailing. I thought sailing solo on a sub-30ft yacht to Hawaii was Hard Core ™. To be sailing, mostly solo, with a medical condition is even more impressive. Thank you for the inspirational role modelling
Whoa!!! That's a cool Polynesian style trimaran at the beginning. Next time you see someone sailing a cool boat like that, ask them if you can do an interview. Cruising is not just about going to cool places that you have never seen before, it's also about discovering all of the cool people that you meet along the way. Good luck with the surgery and safe travels and fair winds!
Love how you actuality concentrate on the actual sailing and maintenance issues on a boat. As to your leaking raw water pump it just needs rebuilt not replaced. Get the full impeller and seal kit which will have both of the shaft seals.
came here to say the same thing sam i’m scared your awesomeness meter has peaked and we are seeing a down fall in content jk i love you sam stay strong
Hey Sam! My husband and I are about your age, we live in the Research Triangle near medical facilities, and we have our sailboat in Oriental. Let us know if you need a place to crash over the winter! We also have some wooded land where you could park the boat if needed.
Thanks. My family lives in Durham so I will be staying with them for a little bit. I was planning to take my boat to Oriental. Possibly using one of the yards there or if I can find a trailer maybe Hauling the boat back to Durham.
@@samholmessailing oh no way! That's cool. We're in Pittsboro. Our boat is in Oriental Harbor for the winter, and our mast is at Deaton's yard while we replace standing rigging/chainplates. Let us know if we can do anything to help!
@@beckyadams2640 I have never been there, but I love watching Roy Underhill, and his crew of woodworkers in Pittsboro. Maybe someday I'll get the chance to visit that area. Happy sailing Becky, and I applaud your generosity.
Sam the man! I’ve never been sailing but watching you and videos is such fun beautiful and relaxing to me.. You’re always so positive and you have a smile on your face.. Good luck with surgery and take care.. 👍🙏
Much love to you Sam. My sister has/had UC. After 8+ years of trying everything possible, she had her large intestine removed. Not saying I know what you are going through, but definitely praying for a successful surgery and relief. Keep on keeping on my man.
This is awesome news on all fronts dude! More sailing videos, more project videos, better health and fingers crossed an atlantic passage next year! woohoo!!
Sam, I rebuilt a very similar pump with the same problem. You could do it even without all the fancy tools I used, you typically need a seal and two bearings. Video posted.
Wow Sam. All this positive attitude out on the water having a great time and for the last two years you have been dealing with a colostomy's bag for your ulcerative colitis! I salute your sir for your tenacity can-do spirit and positive attitude... much respect. Looking forward to seeing you back on the water next year without the "baggage".
Something that would work really well for you maybe you have it it just wasn’t on camera but I swear by them because I’m a bit of a klutz but a magnetic bowl to put your screws in there so I’m at Harbor freight for like four bucks when I work on my motorcycles they’re great because you can throw your bolts on them and put them on the side of your toolbox or anything that’s magnetic and you don’t spill your stuff all over the place probably be great on a rocking sailboat.
✨💯✨👍 Well done, sir. Holding highest intention for best possible outcomes re your ongoing UC journey, Sam. Looking fwd to your upcoming content and projected 2021 Atlantic crossing! ⾵💨🌊⚓️✊
Hey. Thanks for being open about sailing with continence and stoma issues. I’m just getting back into sailing in keelboats and am trying to get some surgery organised too. Let nothing stop you.
You're an amazing sailor mate. Doing this all with your current medical condition takes balls of steel. I wish you well for your surgery and hope you find help for your haul out. Good luck from sunny Sydney, Australia.
I went to stay with Sam in L.A. when he had the first surgery a few years ago. On the way home from the hospital, he decided we should do a quick stop at Disneyland for dinner and a few rides. I could hardly keep up with him. He's kind of amazing and a little on the energetic side.
Yo Sam love the videos man. Looking forward to your project videos, those are some of my favorite type of sailing-related videos. Best of luck with the surgery and keep doing what you’re doing
Sam i wish I would have known you were in portland maine this summer I live in portland and do a little sailing myself my boats only 22ft long but she's alot of fun
I've been searching every comment and so far i have only found one hater that left a comment. Its crazy to think theres people out there that hates on this guy..I'd let my grandkids watch any of these without checking for adult content..thats how good a person he is..HATERS SUCK..KEEP UP THE GREAT VIDEOS SAM..STAY SAFE AND GOD BLESS
Found this channel by accident and haven't been able to stop watching. I don't sail, but am always near the water. Definitely recognized some hometown areas while you passed Boston along what's called the Northshore. Public beaches from MA to NH and ME can sometimes be dicey if there are swimmers and I'm sure the lifeguards were doing a typical New England greeting(😕) instead of kindly letting you know. Would love to see some videos of you exploring the Boston Harbor Islands like George's Island. Nice old forts. Also, say you were in the Azores in some of your videos. If you haven't been, you should check out Madeira. It's where my wife is from and from what I understand, those islands pale in comparrison(only stopped at the airports in the Azores). I've been to Madeira a lot, and it's nickname is the "Hawaii of the Atlantic". Definitely worth checking out. All the best on your journeys! You're living a life the rest of us can only dream about!!
Had some colon stuff myself buddy. Diet is key. Love your adventures. Keep it up. One bit of comment......so much better when you sail with a companion. Get Zoe back. Sharing these epic journeys together is great to watch. Good Luck
I missed ya😔you were on a Mass Maritime anchor 😁I sit at different spots along the canal often. I live just to the left of the south entrance of the canal. I just found your channel in the last month and I've been binge watching. I grew up sailing on those waters to MV and Nantucket. We used to sail in the Figawi race from Hyannis to Nantucket and back. We won a couple times in our Catalina 27! Kahlua was the name ,my mom named her😁Stay safe and thanks for sharing your videos💯They're better than anything on TV as you're a great host. At 54 , I think your vids are most interesting and love the transparency 💯Thank you💯🙏
Sorry, but I'm late to the party. I'm disappointed that you removed the thimble from your anchor chain and anchor line line connection! It will chafe through, just at the wrong time! Please, enlarge the hole in the deck, and put the thimble back on the anchor line. Great videos!
Hey Chief. There's no reason not to use a 3/4" thimble at that first chain link. You have a hard turn on soft eye. If you get caught anchored in a blow the line is going to be worked hard. 15 years a yacht rigger here... a thimble is standard operating procedure for a rope to chain splice
I had a Volvo water pump drip and purchased a rebuild kit. I'm sure the problem were the 2 internal seals but also replaced 2 bearings, one seal each for water supply and return, seal for cover plate and finally seal to engine. I'm no mechanic but it tested yesterday with no drip. Good luck!
It’s possible to rebuild that raw water pump. You’ll need replacement seals and possibly new bearings. The salt water seeping past the seals can corrode the bearings. You’ll need a bearing puller and a corkscrew. Use the corkscrew to extract the old seals.
Looks like you didn't put a new gasket on the water pump when you put it back. I always carried a few extra. After I cut the strands on the splice, I melt the ends with a lighter.
I really enjoy your videos and the sharing your life. I hate to just call it entertainment, it's more than that.... good stuff! Good luck with the trailer for your winter work.
You impress me as a brave young man who meets his problems head on. I wish more people had your outlook and passion. Best of luck with your surgery and upcoming projects. I look forward to the balance of your videos and, the Atlantic crossing...
Every moring ball everywhere is free tell someone comes by and demands you register and pay to use it , but I would not trust them they have a tendency to break free in heavy weather with the weaght of a boat on tgem
No doubt you’re hard core. I was watching watching an earlier video and wondered “how do you manage to never slip off the side of the boat”? Has that ever happened to you?
@@samholmessailing That would be just ONE huge fear I’d have doing what you’re doing. Always good luck on your journeys. I’ll Keep you in my prayers and enjoy seeing your videos.
I'm watching this with my young son...lol... when you were holding that thing with your toes he was like...Dad !!! Rewind that...lol...he thought it was so cool...haha... We're praying for you Sam...God bless you... in JESUS precious name...
Wow Sam! Just crossing the Pacific in a 23 foot boat solo is an accomplishment. Now you're getting ready to do the Atlantic. I used to own a sailboat (23 footer) but sold it years ago as I never had time with work and family obligations, to sail. Now I'm nearing retirement from my job and I want to get another boat. I have to sign up for some USCG boating courses soon, I've forgotten so much about sailing/boating basics. Keep the great videos coming Sam and keep Zoe onboard! Is she going to do the Atlantic crossing with you?
@@samholmessailing That's cool. Even if its several years later and happen to be nearby, and by any chance remember this comment, just let me know. I enjoy your journeys. Take care.
For safe anchoring skip Boston harbor and try Glouster harbor, Portland is not so bad, Yarmouth is a bit further up after that. Top notch resupply port is in Rockland, has everything. North haven/Vinalhaven thoroughfare is very nice and has light traffic this year. Swan island and winter harbor are pretty cool too.
Cool I ended up anchoring in Boston on my way back down. The anchoring situation was pretty lousy there though. Definitely enjoyed Vinalhaven and Portland while I was in Maine.
So awesome that you’re out there cruising with your health issue and not letting it hold you back. We’re planning on starting to live aboard starting next summer. Maybe we’ll see you out there!
Thanks for the suggestion. I plan to get some new shaft seals for this pump but in the meantime I just purchased a new pump. I didn’t want it to turn into a long troubleshooting adventure if something else was wrong with it. And this way I have an entire spare pump that can be swapped.
@@danieldf3149 the pump will have some identifying numbers engraved on the housing, or the engine manual will reference the parts. Yanmar use Jabsco pumps if memory serves...so seals can be purchased online or through a yanmar distributor. Very common seals....very inexpensive, and a standard size (1/2” shaft). Two seals per pump. The hole on the bottom of the pump, where the water leaks from....is a visual indicator when the seals are failing.
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Is Tinkerbell 2nd Mate Zoey going to make the trip to Europe with you?
Maine coastline mainly rocky, so the rare beaches get too crowded for casual multi use. At least the southern ones that are near population centers and not so cold. I think the towns economy normally depends on luring Canadian drivers, altho now may focus on domestic stay-cation traffic.
love the vids, sam. we just returned from Maine. Visited, Kittery, York, Ogunquit, Cape Elizabeth, Portland, Booth Bay Harbor and Bar Harbor. looking forward to your other vid and prayers for an easy surgery with a full and speedy recovery.
Hi Sam, best of luck with your procedure! I’m actually In Raleigh, NC (well specifically Clayton). Probably getting my first boat in the spring, looking to keep it around Oriental/Washington. I’m fairly new to sailing but I’m handy enough, if you need some help while your boat is on the hard happy to help let me know. I’ve also been known to trade beers and food for good stories as well :)
Another great video. I lived in Hawaii on Oahu and Kauai for 40 years and now sail a CD26 around Narragansett Bay these days so I've enjoyed your exploits immensely. Also my wife had UC and required a total colectomy and, due to the extent of her disease, couldn't have the "pull-through" or reversal. So if you can, then go for it. Good luck!
All the positive vibrations to you, may God take care of you! The best of luck! I’m one of your fans out in the Bay Area, CA. You’re such a great sailor with an Amazing humor! My praises for your speedy recovery after the surgery! Good winds from SV Beatriz!
I just rebuilt my 30 y old Oberdorfer impeller pump because new ones are not currently available. It was leaking on the water side seal but changed both of course. I'd much prefer to completely replace mine bcs being that old it has other issues and keeps eating impellers. Another great video Sam and good luck with the surgery. I'm totally amazed you've been doing all this cruising while dealing with that and you've never once complained. You're an awesome dude and a good man. Eagerly awaiting more of your uploads.
Did this very same trip when I was 15 in my dads boat. ...in 1986... Good luck with your health too. You are a champion for not letting it get in the way of what you want to do.
wow you are a strong and inspiring sailor. I wish you the best for health and to coming soon with new adventures , if you might come to France (south of brittany near glenan islands) I would be pleased to share my mooring (and beers) with you guys
Wishing you all the best Sam with your upcoming surgery and recovery! I will be following you closely whilst prepping the boat for the Atlantic crossing! Fair winds and following seas!
As a retired surgeon, I am truly amazed at your fortitude. Ulcerative Colitis is a major obstacle in a landlubbers life, but for a sailor with your accomplishments, Wow. Good luck with the colostomy take-down.
One of the things that makes your videos so engaging is they focus on the sailing. I thought sailing solo on a sub-30ft yacht to Hawaii was Hard Core ™. To be sailing, mostly solo, with a medical condition is even more impressive.
Thank you for the inspirational role modelling
dude you watch adventured of an old sea dog? he solo sails across the world lol in a small boat
@@chronicawareness9986 sea dog's boat is quite a bit bigger, and he has no disability
@@jhollands68 ohh i didnt read the whole comment lol
Check out Sam’s friend Sven Yrvind, that guy is incredible.
Keep up the good work , fair winds always .
Whoa!!! That's a cool Polynesian style trimaran at the beginning. Next time you see someone sailing a cool boat like that, ask them if you can do an interview. Cruising is not just about going to cool places that you have never seen before, it's also about discovering all of the cool people that you meet along the way. Good luck with the surgery and safe travels and fair winds!
Love how you actuality concentrate on the actual sailing and maintenance issues on a boat. As to your leaking raw water pump it just needs rebuilt not replaced. Get the full impeller and seal kit which will have both of the shaft seals.
Dang Sam you are hard freakin' CORE. Best of luck with the surgery and so on. God bless you going forward.
came here to say the same thing sam i’m scared your awesomeness meter has peaked and we are seeing a down fall in content
jk i love you sam stay strong
Hey Sam! My husband and I are about your age, we live in the Research Triangle near medical facilities, and we have our sailboat in Oriental. Let us know if you need a place to crash over the winter! We also have some wooded land where you could park the boat if needed.
Thanks. My family lives in Durham so I will be staying with them for a little bit. I was planning to take my boat to Oriental. Possibly using one of the yards there or if I can find a trailer maybe Hauling the boat back to Durham.
@@samholmessailing oh no way! That's cool. We're in Pittsboro. Our boat is in Oriental Harbor for the winter, and our mast is at Deaton's yard while we replace standing rigging/chainplates. Let us know if we can do anything to help!
@@beckyadams2640 I have never been there, but I love watching Roy Underhill, and his crew of woodworkers in Pittsboro. Maybe someday I'll get the chance to visit that area. Happy sailing Becky, and I applaud your generosity.
Sam the man! I’ve never been sailing but watching you and videos is such fun beautiful and relaxing to me..
You’re always so positive and you have a smile on your face..
Good luck with surgery and take care.. 👍🙏
Much love to you Sam. My sister has/had UC. After 8+ years of trying everything possible, she had her large intestine removed. Not saying I know what you are going through, but definitely praying for a successful surgery and relief. Keep on keeping on my man.
This is awesome news on all fronts dude! More sailing videos, more project videos, better health and fingers crossed an atlantic passage next year! woohoo!!
Heck yeah. You can bet I’m bringing a Paraglider too!
By far THE BEST sailing channel. Best of luck Sam. Truly inspired and looking forward to more videos! Hope to have my own boat one day.
Sam, I rebuilt a very similar pump with the same problem. You could do it even without all the fancy tools I used, you typically need a seal and two bearings. Video posted.
Cool... thanks the update Sam..good luck man
Wow Sam. All this positive attitude out on the water having a great time and for the last two years you have been dealing with a colostomy's bag for your ulcerative colitis! I salute your sir for your tenacity can-do spirit and positive attitude... much respect. Looking forward to seeing you back on the water next year without the "baggage".
I hope the surgery goes well. I had mine reversed about 7 years ago. 👍
Thank you for the great video. Keep up the good work/play? Stay safe!
You bet! Will do!
Sam I just realized, you are editing these videos while under way or rocking under anchor? Amazing. Be safe my friend.
Sure am. Thanks!
He does then all on his phone too. My kids are so cool 😁
If you are near Scituate, MA and need Yanmar parts, there is a place right in the harbor called J Way who have all the parts you need. They are great.
LOVE the lack of clickbait Sam! Good man for keeping it real! Fair winds...
I did the canal in August. It was a Blast. I was coming from Nantucket, M VineyardCuttyhunk! good luck!!
Nice!
Your some man for one man.
Love your channel, good luck with your reversal. Look forward to the boat upgrades ❤👍
Something that would work really well for you maybe you have it it just wasn’t on camera but I swear by them because I’m a bit of a klutz but a magnetic bowl to put your screws in there so I’m at Harbor freight for like four bucks when I work on my motorcycles they’re great because you can throw your bolts on them and put them on the side of your toolbox or anything that’s magnetic and you don’t spill your stuff all over the place probably be great on a rocking sailboat.
I believe these "MMA" balls belong to the Massachusetts Marine Maritime Academy in Buzzard's Bay Mass. which is right there.
✨💯✨👍 Well done, sir.
Holding highest intention for best possible outcomes re your ongoing UC journey, Sam.
Looking fwd to your upcoming content and projected 2021 Atlantic crossing! ⾵💨🌊⚓️✊
those mma mooring balls are for mixed martial artists only.. only joe rogan and jamie can moore there.
Some serious tides,
pulling you out of the canal
and going back to low tide
around the (likely private) beach...
Didn't show how your dinghie fared...
Hey. Thanks for being open about sailing with continence and stoma issues. I’m just getting back into sailing in keelboats and am trying to get some surgery organised too. Let nothing stop you.
" Oh, ye sons and daughters of Maine"... one of my favourite states! Glad you made it.
Wait till I post the videos of the good parts of Maine. One of my favorite sailing spots for sure
Hope you got to see the statue of Andre the seal in Rockport. They made a movie about him.
Kedging off. Memories 🤣
Also remember that canal and those bridges. Memorable trip.
I loved the video! Stay safe ;O)
Thanks. Glad to hear you’re enjoying the videos!
Sam hope all goes well.keep up the good work 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
You're an amazing sailor mate. Doing this all with your current medical condition takes balls of steel. I wish you well for your surgery and hope you find help for your haul out. Good luck from sunny Sydney, Australia.
Great anchor line it looks very good my friend and strong too
Dang Sam! Is there ANYTHING you won't tear apart and fix? I'm a replace the part kinda guy LOL.
I went to stay with Sam in L.A. when he had the first surgery a few years ago. On the way home from the hospital, he decided we should do a quick stop at Disneyland for dinner and a few rides. I could hardly keep up with him. He's kind of amazing and a little on the energetic side.
Yo Sam love the videos man. Looking forward to your project videos, those are some of my favorite type of sailing-related videos. Best of luck with the surgery and keep doing what you’re doing
Sam i wish I would have known you were in portland maine this summer I live in portland and do a little sailing myself my boats only 22ft long but she's alot of fun
Very cool. I really enjoyed Portland and the sailing around there and the town.
Who the heck could possibly dislike these videos!? Great content and best of luck on your surgery Sam!
Thanks
I've been searching every comment and so far i have only found one hater that left a comment. Its crazy to think theres people out there that hates on this guy..I'd let my grandkids watch any of these without checking for adult content..thats how good a person he is..HATERS SUCK..KEEP UP THE GREAT VIDEOS SAM..STAY SAFE AND GOD BLESS
Sailing the Cape Cod Canal was one of my fondest memories. Thanks for posting Sam.
Found this channel by accident and haven't been able to stop watching. I don't sail, but am always near the water. Definitely recognized some hometown areas while you passed Boston along what's called the Northshore. Public beaches from MA to NH and ME can sometimes be dicey if there are swimmers and I'm sure the lifeguards were doing a typical New England greeting(😕) instead of kindly letting you know. Would love to see some videos of you exploring the Boston Harbor Islands like George's Island. Nice old forts. Also, say you were in the Azores in some of your videos. If you haven't been, you should check out Madeira. It's where my wife is from and from what I understand, those islands pale in comparrison(only stopped at the airports in the Azores). I've been to Madeira a lot, and it's nickname is the "Hawaii of the Atlantic". Definitely worth checking out. All the best on your journeys! You're living a life the rest of us can only dream about!!
I had a buddy who needed a colostomy for a time and then successfully reversed after healing from the first operation. Do it!....and heal up fast!
Just came across your channel. Great videos. Thanks for sharing your adventures!
Had some colon stuff myself buddy. Diet is key. Love your adventures. Keep it up. One bit of comment......so much better when you sail with a companion. Get Zoe back. Sharing these epic journeys together is great to watch. Good Luck
I missed ya😔you were on a Mass Maritime anchor 😁I sit at different spots along the canal often. I live just to the left of the south entrance of the canal. I just found your channel in the last month and I've been binge watching. I grew up sailing on those waters to MV and Nantucket. We used to sail in the Figawi race from Hyannis to Nantucket and back. We won a couple times in our Catalina 27! Kahlua was the name ,my mom named her😁Stay safe and thanks for sharing your videos💯They're better than anything on TV as you're a great host. At 54 , I think your vids are most interesting and love the transparency 💯Thank you💯🙏
That morning ball belongs to Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
Sorry, but I'm late to the party. I'm disappointed that you removed the thimble from your anchor chain and anchor line line connection! It will chafe through, just at the wrong time! Please, enlarge the hole in the deck, and put the thimble back on the anchor line. Great videos!
I have UC as well. You’re an inspiration man!
Hey Chief. There's no reason not to use a 3/4" thimble at that first chain link. You have a hard turn on soft eye. If you get caught anchored in a blow the line is going to be worked hard. 15 years a yacht rigger here... a thimble is standard operating procedure for a rope to chain splice
I had a Volvo water pump drip and purchased a rebuild kit. I'm sure the problem were the 2 internal seals but also replaced 2 bearings, one seal each for water supply and return, seal for cover plate and finally seal to engine. I'm no mechanic but it tested yesterday with no drip. Good luck!
It’s possible to rebuild that raw water pump.
You’ll need replacement seals and possibly new bearings. The salt water seeping past the seals can corrode the bearings.
You’ll need a bearing puller and a corkscrew. Use the corkscrew to extract the old seals.
Be advised, a pineapple is the flag for swingers to find each other. This is why there was a pineapple on your new boat, 12/2022
Looks like you didn't put a new gasket on the water pump when you put it back. I always carried a few extra. After I cut the strands on the splice, I melt the ends with a lighter.
Pumps good, still pressure, next check if thermostat not opening or other restriction
Grab a fid at the marine store for a few bucks and it will make your splices so much easier and neater! I couldn’t live without mine!!
I really enjoy your videos and the sharing your life. I hate to just call it entertainment, it's more than that.... good stuff! Good luck with the trailer for your winter work.
You bet. Thanks for the support
You impress me as a brave young man who meets his problems head on. I wish more people had your outlook and passion. Best of luck with your surgery and upcoming projects. I look forward to the balance of your videos and, the Atlantic crossing...
Been to York myself... it a high dolla town $$. They really look down on us riff raff.
Always enjoy your videos, Sam. You are a real inspiration.
I know those lifeguards, they are teenagers on a power trip. Haha. Safe sailing!
You should throw a bitcoin donation address on there (or does youtube penalize people for that?)
Sailing; The most expensive way to get somewhere for free
Much love for you Sam take care of yourself want to be watching new videos in 10 years
Every moring ball everywhere is free tell someone comes by and demands you register and pay to use it , but I would not trust them they have a tendency to break free in heavy weather with the weaght of a boat on tgem
No doubt you’re hard core. I was watching watching an earlier video and wondered “how do you manage to never slip off the side of the boat”? Has that ever happened to you?
The consequence of falling overboard on many of my passages would most likely be death. That’s a strong motivator to not fall off
@@samholmessailing That would be just ONE huge fear I’d have doing what you’re doing. Always good luck on your journeys. I’ll Keep you in my prayers and enjoy seeing your videos.
Thin layer of waterproof gasket maker?
wrong seal. There is a seal on the other end of the shaft by the pulley side. always keep a couple of those on hand.
Get a swivel link and splice into that or do it into a shackle and double roll each core to make a strong tie
I'm watching this with my young son...lol... when you were holding that thing with your toes he was like...Dad !!! Rewind that...lol...he thought it was so cool...haha...
We're praying for you Sam...God bless you... in JESUS precious name...
Sometimes you just need an extra set of hands… Or toes lol
@@samholmessailing. Haha...
Wow Sam! Just crossing the Pacific in a 23 foot boat solo is an accomplishment. Now you're getting ready to do the Atlantic. I used to own a sailboat (23 footer) but sold it years ago as I never had time with work and family obligations, to sail. Now I'm nearing retirement from my job and I want to get another boat. I have to sign up for some USCG boating courses soon, I've forgotten so much about sailing/boating basics. Keep the great videos coming Sam and keep Zoe onboard! Is she going to do the Atlantic crossing with you?
I will be doing the Atlantic solo
You didn't even put a gasket on it, of course it's leaking.
Good luck with the surgery Sam👍👍 Hope it works out well for you.
Always digging the videos, always fun to watch!
Thanks!
Hey Sam. On your way down the coast, if you're ever in Beaufort SC, I'll help you out any day. Just let me know.
Thanks. I think I’m going to aim for Oriental North Carolina to do the repairs
@@samholmessailing That's cool. Even if its several years later and happen to be nearby, and by any chance remember this comment, just let me know. I enjoy your journeys. Take care.
Thanks Sam for your videos
You should have rowed in on the pineapple. Would have received some great looks.
Haha that would be good!
Hi Sam. Love your channel. Just wondering about your wind vane. Is it a Pasific Light? My boat is 7000lb.
The one on my current boat is the normal version. I used Pacific light on my last boat
For safe anchoring skip Boston harbor and try Glouster harbor, Portland is not so bad, Yarmouth is a bit further up after that. Top notch resupply port is in Rockland, has everything. North haven/Vinalhaven thoroughfare is very nice and has light traffic this year. Swan island and winter harbor are pretty cool too.
Cool I ended up anchoring in Boston on my way back down. The anchoring situation was pretty lousy there though. Definitely enjoyed Vinalhaven and Portland while I was in Maine.
So awesome that you’re out there cruising with your health issue and not letting it hold you back.
We’re planning on starting to live aboard starting next summer. Maybe we’ll see you out there!
Right on. See you out there!
Replace the pump shaft seals.....the bronze pump is fine. Save a few bucks, seals are cheap and a consumable. Thx, Andrew
Thanks for the suggestion. I plan to get some new shaft seals for this pump but in the meantime I just purchased a new pump. I didn’t want it to turn into a long troubleshooting adventure if something else was wrong with it. And this way I have an entire spare pump that can be swapped.
Where you find the seal for the pump?
@@danieldf3149 the pump will have some identifying numbers engraved on the housing, or the engine manual will reference the parts. Yanmar use Jabsco pumps if memory serves...so seals can be purchased online or through a yanmar distributor. Very common seals....very inexpensive, and a standard size (1/2” shaft). Two seals per pump. The hole on the bottom of the pump, where the water leaks from....is a visual indicator when the seals are failing.
Is Tinkerbell 2nd Mate Zoey going to make the trip to Europe with you?
No im going to do that solo
Nothing but respect for you!
How are you healing? Are you on the hard ?
Always look forward to your new videos Sam, good one as usual.
Thanks. Glad you’re enjoying them!
Maine coastline mainly rocky, so the rare beaches get too crowded for casual multi use. At least the southern ones that are near population centers and not so cold. I think the towns economy normally depends on luring Canadian drivers, altho now may focus on domestic stay-cation traffic.
love the vids, sam. we just returned from Maine. Visited, Kittery, York, Ogunquit, Cape Elizabeth, Portland, Booth Bay Harbor and Bar Harbor. looking forward to your other vid and prayers for an easy surgery with a full and speedy recovery.
Hi Sam, best of luck with your procedure! I’m actually In Raleigh, NC (well specifically Clayton). Probably getting my first boat in the spring, looking to keep it around Oriental/Washington. I’m fairly new to sailing but I’m handy enough, if you need some help while your boat is on the hard happy to help let me know. I’ve also been known to trade beers and food for good stories as well :)
Another great video. I lived in Hawaii on Oahu and Kauai for 40 years and now sail a CD26 around Narragansett Bay these days so I've enjoyed your exploits immensely. Also my wife had UC and required a total colectomy and, due to the extent of her disease, couldn't have the "pull-through" or reversal. So if you can, then go for it. Good luck!
All the positive vibrations to you, may God take care of you!
The best of luck!
I’m one of your fans out in the Bay Area, CA.
You’re such a great sailor with an Amazing humor!
My praises for your speedy recovery after the surgery!
Good winds from SV Beatriz!
Good luck with your surgery Sam
Thanks!
Ulcerative Colitis!!?! Dang, Sam! Take care of yourself - get well!
Just watched this episode. Wow! Your anchorage outside of Boston is within eyesight of my house. And I missed it! Bummer. Safe travels.
I just rebuilt my 30 y old Oberdorfer impeller pump because new ones are not currently available. It was leaking on the water side seal but changed both of course. I'd much prefer to completely replace mine bcs being that old it has other issues and keeps eating impellers. Another great video Sam and good luck with the surgery. I'm totally amazed you've been doing all this cruising while dealing with that and you've never once complained. You're an awesome dude and a good man. Eagerly awaiting more of your uploads.
Ah, the Bourne bridge,know it well from my travels to Woods Hole,Ma.
Stay strong,stay safe and be careful out there.
Did this very same trip when I was 15 in my dads boat. ...in 1986...
Good luck with your health too. You are a champion for not letting it get in the way of what you want to do.
Nice video Sam and you got good company. Breakfast looked GREAT
Great stuff Skipper as always, many thanks. Wishing you a safe and successful operation and a swift recovery also,with many thanks again.
wow you are a strong and inspiring sailor. I wish you the best for health and to coming soon with new adventures , if you might come to France (south of brittany near glenan islands) I would be pleased to share my mooring (and beers) with you guys
Wishing you all the best Sam with your upcoming surgery and recovery! I will be following you closely whilst prepping the boat for the Atlantic crossing! Fair winds and following seas!
thank you. First time watching. I have a 31 Hunter 76. Good diesel and interior
Love your channel Sam. You’re an inspiration. Good luck with the medical stuff. Thanks for all the content!
You're welcome Sam my mother-in-law had it done 15 years ago then she had reversed back because of intestinal problems on her because of her age
Sam!!!! You won the race. Hope you fix that water issue. Ok, you convinced me. CD40 will be my new home. Hope to see you out and about after winter.