No wind ... no problem. No lights.... no problem. Got me a beautiful girl on a sail boat and we are somewhat sailing ... nothing better. Sam & Zoey awesome. Cool fort exploration. Thanks for sharing.
Gorges is a great fort, ironically, the lack of cheap and easy access tours has kept it well preserved. Though a group is trying to get those up and running.
Aloha from Maui! My boyfriend, Ross and I started watching your videos at the beginning of the year. We wanted to see what sailing was like here and came across your channel when you sailed up to Kauai and felt so inspired! We sailed a lot this summer but I didn't think I would end up up sailing to Kauai too because of how dangerous it can be! Somehow we ended up sailing to the Na Pali Coast through the North Shore of Moloka'i and back to Maui crossing South O'ahu, through the Kalohi channel! We plan to do the Alenuihaha soon too, just waiting on an opportunity to do a crossing hopefully as calm as yours. I see why you smile when you talk and love Disney, I do too! Sailing feels magical, like some pixie dust is involved! A lot can go wrong sailing, but all you can do is smile and have faith. Keep sharing your sailing and good luck with your procedure, you're an example of if you can dream it, you can do it! - From someone who dreamed it too + a former lobsterman from Kittery/Portland
Those 2GM/3GM yanmars are easy to rebuild the water pumps. I found these kits cheap on Amazon. I use the same pump for oil changes. Added a short piece of copper tubing to the end seems to work better at getting all the oil out. Always wanted to see the inside of that fort. Great video.
They have forts in Maine going all the way back to the Revolutionary War in Machias Port is a place called Ford O'Brien it was in a used for the Revolution and the War of 1812
Saw you guys sail right by my (light)house. You missed Fort Levett, and the Fort at Two Lights State Park in Cape Elizabeth. The forts were kind of silly really as any incoming invader could just sail northeast of these and come in behind the Casco Bay islands. The only fort that would be able to defend Portland would be Gorges (and fort Sumner when it was still around)
I live in maine and it's so nice to see it from a different perspective. Love ur content keep living my dream for me your channel is the closest thing to an escape from my crappy life
Love your adventures! New subscriber!! Just going back through and catching up! Fun to watch the progression of the boat!!! You've gotten some great suggestions, by now you probably know how indispensable caulk, JBWeld and RTV sealant is to keep handy on board!!! Great fun! Sail forever!!!!
Another great video. It’s fun to see your adventures. This was definitely one of those videos. I wish you could’ve spent more time showing us inside the forts, but I understand. 🙂
Year ago had a tour of one of the forts. Those little windows had some pretty big guns. You mentioned the echo.... Well the tour guide lit off a brick of firecrackers. Hehehe ... Then said imagine all those guns going off....
Whoops..should have mentioned that I was referring to the first of the 4 forts you toured in Portland. Oriental is a cool place. My son lived on his Pearson 365 in Beaufort. Best wishes to you for the haul out and repairs of boat and man!
I’m pretty sure your raw water pump problem is because of the leap seal on the back because I had that same problem. Also check and clean the shaft properly. I didn’t and had to replace the seal twice 😉 Greetings from Spain 🇪🇸
Hey Sam. Know you had hoped to connect with SV Delos in the Caribbean. Surprise, they are heading up the East coast in your direction. They are just about at NYC. Looking good in Portland! Thanks for the vids!
If your in Maine touring forts up by bucks harbor theirs a fort from revolutionary war days called fort o'Brian I went to fort o'Brian elementary school just out side the earth works havent been their in 45 years or so but they use to have cannons there still
You guys should check out cliff island and the other islands around there I go up there all the time also sand island they have moorings u can tie up there
You're up I'm my territory... Maine . I'm at the north end of the Damariscotta river 15 miles from the gulf. In the 80's I sailed 6 summere on the oldest still in continuous use schooner in America, the Stephen Taber twice with my mom after my dad died and on one found my future wife. The Penibscot Bay is so beautiful and you should check it out. I live in an old locally famous ship builders house from the 1800's . Really enjoy watching you both on your voyages. Your woman went for a quick dip and yes it is cold all year. Captain Ken Barnes of the Taber says this is where the term numbskull came from. All the best to you both.
Cape Dory 28's are great boats. Aside from shrugging off lobster pots, did you think the full keel was worth the speed compromise on this eastern seacoast tour?
Is that per foot? In washington NC I was paying 6.5$/ft/month, includes unmetered electricity and water(and use of facilities). Rate is for wet and dry.
In Oriental, if you need some work done on the boat, check out Sailcraft. I believe its on Whittaker creek. A bit shallow at spots at entrance but they do excellent work. Their chief mechanic, Jim, is amazing. Nice group of folks who know their stuff.
Check out Battery Steele on Peaks Island next time you're in Portland. A bit of trash and beer cans but spooky and full of some cool (and a bit of less cool) graffiti.
@@sailingcitrinesunset4065 Thanks! I googled it and checked out your videos after posting the question. Only been sailing about 5 months and hadn't run across it yet. Very interesting and informative.
A Confederate States Navy ship actually raided Portland. Here is a piece on it which I found interesting. The Lieutenant who led it was pretty much a 19th century James Bond.
Sam when is your surgery scheduled? Also, I'm confused you end saying you were back in North Carolina but I thought you said in a last video you were gong to haul up north and possibly get ready to sail to Europe in Spring? Is your boat back in NC now too? What are the plans inquiring minds need to know lol...!? :)
Hey Sam, I have a 3D printer and I design various projects for work and for myself; you’ve mentioned in a couple videos that you wanted to have some things printed (screens for example) and I’ve been wanting to try 3D printing for boat projects. If you want, I could try 3D printing some stuff and send it to you for testing?
@Jacob Fricke What have you printed for your boat? And also, what material did you use? I've really been wanting to try this, but I don't own a boat and I don't know anyone who does. I started watching Sam's channel to see first-hand some common problems that sailors face. I work for the Navy myself, but most of the 3d printing they do is for tools or jigs and not components.
Now I am back on this video after watching the Bahamas trip on the hobie. You and Zoe seem to always have fun together. maybe you can stick together?? Videos are always better with two people.
@@samholmessailing That's a shame. John and his family run a great operation and they have a nice machine shop to some custom work if you want. I did a 5 month refit there and was very pleased . Be sure to swing by the brewery and Friday night food truck if you haven't already .
Sam. I'm not sure but your engine looks just like mine. I replaced the water pump seal on my way south a couple years ago. I made a video so I had some record of what I had done and then decided to post it on youtube. I know it's pathetic but it might help you. By this time, you have already replaced the entire pump but you can replace the (single) seal and have a backup. Here is the link. ua-cam.com/video/8Bh9I2E7HGI/v-deo.html. Also, when I was in Oriental, I got some parts from (I think) Deatons boat yard. It is about 2 miles NE of the main part of town. Good luck. Ron
Never to come off like an ass.. I was put on your page from the la to hi crossing. Youre now back east(im in brooklyn) .. why wont you have an atlantic crossing? Shes into you and down for the adventure it seems. For the channel and fun, more fishing too!
Motoring meh, but without lights seems dumb/dangerous/illegal. Forts are likely federal property so drones may be illegal there too, besides trespassing, if closed, derilict, dangerous. Ymmv coast guard and skippers license, insurance boat at risk with stuff like that. Pirates are different, less lawyers back then...
No wind ... no problem. No lights.... no problem. Got me a beautiful girl on a sail boat and we are somewhat sailing ... nothing better. Sam & Zoey awesome. Cool fort exploration. Thanks for sharing.
Love watching your journies after you return from them. Kept noticing how happy you and Zoe seemed. The forts in this video are badass!!!
“We just weighed anchor at umm…I dunno, back there somewhere.” 😂 Sam, you rock, man.
When I was a kid, I used to canoe out to Fort Gorges with my Dad, this video brought back some great memories 👍
Gorges is a great fort, ironically, the lack of cheap and easy access tours has kept it well preserved. Though a group is trying to get those up and running.
Going through Fort Scammel reminded me of playing Myst.
Aloha from Maui! My boyfriend, Ross and I started watching your videos at the beginning of the year. We wanted to see what sailing was like here and came across your channel when you sailed up to Kauai and felt so inspired! We sailed a lot this summer but I didn't think I would end up up sailing to Kauai too because of how dangerous it can be! Somehow we ended up sailing to the Na Pali Coast through the North Shore of Moloka'i and back to Maui crossing South O'ahu, through the Kalohi channel! We plan to do the Alenuihaha soon too, just waiting on an opportunity to do a crossing hopefully as calm as yours. I see why you smile when you talk and love Disney, I do too! Sailing feels magical, like some pixie dust is involved! A lot can go wrong sailing, but all you can do is smile and have faith. Keep sharing your sailing and good luck with your procedure, you're an example of if you can dream it, you can do it!
- From someone who dreamed it too + a former lobsterman from Kittery/Portland
Those 2GM/3GM yanmars are easy to rebuild the water pumps. I found these kits cheap on Amazon. I use the same pump for oil changes. Added a short piece of copper tubing to the end seems to work better at getting all the oil out. Always wanted to see the inside of that fort. Great video.
So there you have it, Sam's opinions on the forts of Portland. Definitely necessary info. :D
Sam makes the best Fort reviews, hands down
Well, now that I've seen how well fortified Maine is I'll have to scrap my invasion plans and target another part of the coast.
They have forts in Maine going all the way back to the Revolutionary War in Machias Port is a place called Ford O'Brien it was in a used for the Revolution and the War of 1812
Great job Sam!
Keep it going sailor!!!
Cool forts!, fun video.....thx, Andrew
Saw you guys sail right by my (light)house. You missed Fort Levett, and the Fort at Two Lights State Park in Cape Elizabeth. The forts were kind of silly really as any incoming invader could just sail northeast of these and come in behind the Casco Bay islands. The only fort that would be able to defend Portland would be Gorges (and fort Sumner when it was still around)
From Hawaii to Maine, you’re ventures are addicting to watch
I live in maine and it's so nice to see it from a different perspective. Love ur content keep living my dream for me your channel is the closest thing to an escape from my crappy life
Love your adventures! New subscriber!! Just going back through and catching up! Fun to watch the progression of the boat!!!
You've gotten some great suggestions, by now you probably know how indispensable caulk, JBWeld and RTV sealant is to keep handy on board!!! Great fun! Sail forever!!!!
Awesome drone footage!
Been watching you for a while, cool that you're only a couple of miles from me as a crow flies!!
Another great video. It’s fun to see your adventures. This was definitely one of those videos. I wish you could’ve spent more time showing us inside the forts, but I understand. 🙂
amazing how well the cement or stone is preserved..
You two look happy. :)
Zoey looks very happy.
Great video.. the forts and the adventures are great..
Sam iw the man! Thanks for taking us along on your journey but... Zoe, embrace your celebrity, We love you!!
Year ago had a tour of one of the forts. Those little windows had some pretty big guns. You mentioned the echo.... Well the tour guide lit off a brick of firecrackers. Hehehe ... Then said imagine all those guns going off....
9:31 Love the Morgan in the shot!
Interesting adventures for sure. At least you had some landlubber time off the boat.
They should have called it Fortland.
I only scratched the surface! the next time I saild through there I found three more forts!
You're my go-to guy for Fort reviews!
Looks like an awesome spot to explore! Thanks for sharing
Lol Ya missed a few!! Peaks Island has Battery Steel couple nice forts out there! Enjoyed your video I used to live on Peaks.
Keeping the dream alive man - I dig it.
my life---> 9:07
Whoops..should have mentioned that I was referring to the first of the 4 forts you toured in Portland. Oriental is a cool place. My son lived on his Pearson 365 in Beaufort. Best wishes to you for the haul out and repairs of boat and man!
Great video Sam. Zoe you’re the real deal!
Hello from Maine! Truly awesome videos man. One of my friends lives on Great Diamond Island. We’ve kayaked out for Fort Gorges a few times. Super fun!
I’m pretty sure your raw water pump problem is because of the leap seal on the back because I had that same problem. Also check and clean the shaft properly. I didn’t and had to replace the seal twice 😉 Greetings from Spain 🇪🇸
That view at 5:39 looks like it would be postcard worthy! Hope you got some shots!
Very cool Sam
Thanks for sharing brah!!! 👍🤙💯
Nice cooking segment
Weener!
Hey Sam. Know you had hoped to connect with SV Delos in the Caribbean. Surprise, they are heading up the East coast in your direction. They are just about at NYC. Looking good in Portland! Thanks for the vids!
Hi Sam. Hi Zoey! Fun video, once again!
Great job. Think Zoe should comment more. Likely she'll continue to have a surprising take on things.
yes, the best Fort in Portland you can't go to . Portland harbor is a great place to sail. alot of places to explore.
My town... my family all were born here... no place like it ♥️
If your in Maine touring forts up by bucks harbor theirs a fort from revolutionary war days called fort o'Brian I went to fort o'Brian elementary school just out side the earth works havent been their in 45 years or so but they use to have cannons there still
That was graceful lol
Fun video. Hope you get the motor water pump fixed.
Thanks. I think I swap that pump out in the next video.
You guys should check out cliff island and the other islands around there I go up there all the time also sand island they have moorings u can tie up there
I live on Cliff Island, lived there my whole life, definitely worth a visit.
You're up I'm my territory... Maine . I'm at the north end of the Damariscotta river 15 miles from the gulf. In the 80's I sailed 6 summere on the oldest still in continuous use schooner in America, the Stephen Taber twice with my mom after my dad died and on one found my future wife. The Penibscot Bay is so beautiful and you should check it out. I live in an old locally famous ship builders house from the 1800's . Really enjoy watching you both on your voyages. Your woman went for a quick dip and yes it is cold all year. Captain Ken Barnes of the Taber says this is where the term numbskull came from. All the best to you both.
Cape Dory 28's are great boats. Aside from shrugging off lobster pots, did you think the full keel was worth the speed compromise on this eastern seacoast tour?
Skillet warmed Pizza is the best it gets all crunchy again.
If you haven't already hauled out check out the prices at Duck Creek Marina in New Bern. It's about a 4 hour sail from Oriental. $8 a day dry storage.
Is that per foot? In washington NC I was paying 6.5$/ft/month, includes unmetered electricity and water(and use of facilities). Rate is for wet and dry.
@@TurkishLoserInc that is $8 a day total dry storage. NOT per foot but total price.
@@joebarkhurst2685 That's a crazy good deal! I'm guessing they allow you to work on the boat there and include electricity+water for that price?
Yes DIY with water. Electric is $10 a month.
In Oriental, if you need some work done on the boat, check out Sailcraft. I believe its on Whittaker creek. A bit shallow at spots at entrance but they do excellent work. Their chief mechanic, Jim, is amazing. Nice group of folks who know their stuff.
Highly recommend Deaton’s ...... very experienced family owned with the best electrician and mechanics.
You should sail to Mackinac Island in Michigan
legend
Careful with drone usage in that area...right in the airport flight line and they come in directly over the fort.
The style of that fort reminded me a lot of Ft. Jefferson on the Dry Tortugas...which I think was also built around that time.
Nice video! If that fort was in Australia there would be a fence around it and charge $50 admission
Was that Fortville ?
Some nice forts therec👍
My main priority for my UA-cam feed! Thanks for sharing a maybe 15 minutes next time. Be well!
Uncle Bob says:"It's easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission!" Go Sam!
Cool forts .. How many lighthouses ??? I really enjoy your videos...
Check out Battery Steele on Peaks Island next time you're in Portland. A bit of trash and beer cans but spooky and full of some cool (and a bit of less cool) graffiti.
Nice score at Kohl's! Sporting goods section?
Have you tried sheet to tiller steering on a beam reach? It usually does a better job than you can do hand steering.
I'm curious how you do this? Do you secure both jib sheets to the tiller or just the working/lazy sheet?
@@jims5338 I have a video posted explaining sheetb to tiller steering its been around for 100 years
@@sailingcitrinesunset4065 Thanks! I googled it and checked out your videos after posting the question. Only been sailing about 5 months and hadn't run across it yet. Very interesting and informative.
Mainsheet to tiller steering on a beam reach not jib sheet to tiller
@@jims5338 ua-cam.com/video/lB_70d7iZ48/v-deo.html
Man I wish all your videos were much much longer!
You think those were crazy echoes imagine what it would sound like in there with the cannons booming away
Been to fort gorges a couple times living in Portland. Want to have a whiffle ball game in there before I die
A Confederate States Navy ship actually raided Portland. Here is a piece on it which I found interesting. The Lieutenant who led it was pretty much a 19th century James Bond.
Sam when is your surgery scheduled? Also, I'm confused you end saying you were back in North Carolina but I thought you said in a last video you were gong to haul up north and possibly get ready to sail to Europe in Spring? Is your boat back in NC now too? What are the plans inquiring minds need to know lol...!? :)
Crispy skillet pizza is the best
Hey Sam, I have a 3D printer and I design various projects for work and for myself; you’ve mentioned in a couple videos that you wanted to have some things printed (screens for example) and I’ve been wanting to try 3D printing for boat projects. If you want, I could try 3D printing some stuff and send it to you for testing?
@Jacob Fricke What have you printed for your boat? And also, what material did you use? I've really been wanting to try this, but I don't own a boat and I don't know anyone who does. I started watching Sam's channel to see first-hand some common problems that sailors face. I work for the Navy myself, but most of the 3d printing they do is for tools or jigs and not components.
The best way to reheat pizza is in a skillet. You've been missing out.
... what are the thoughts behind the mirrors in the bimini ? :)
Covered in a previous video- When sitting with feet up in the cockpit, facing aft, he can see forward without having to get up every time.
@@Sailspirit99 ... thanks :)
Beware of Lobster men in the north east Atlantic, we are territorial. Give way to Canadian lobster fishermen, especially.
Yay Sam!
Popham way nicer than Portland. HMU if your passing by Mackeral cove and need a diver. Lots of rope in the water.
@1:07, Was the Billie Eilish singing in the background?
you are the `real deal`. :)
@9:24 "And here we have Sam's sail boat. It's private so you'll have to sneak on board when Sam's not around."
as long as you leave it ............as found.
At 10:00, Sam I would like you to say four forts 3 times quickly😁
Hi Sam
Thanks for visiting Maine it’s a fun place to play and live.
Now I am back on this video after watching the Bahamas trip on the hobie. You and Zoe seem to always have fun together. maybe you can stick together?? Videos are always better with two people.
Why does Sam have such power issues? Invest in a small generator
Glad u decided not to jump.
Baked in the outro? lol
Deatons Yacht Services, Oriental.
Deatons has a great reputation but is full at the moment and more expensive.
@@samholmessailing That's a shame. John and his family run a great operation and they have a nice machine shop to some custom work if you want. I did a 5 month refit there and was very pleased . Be sure to swing by the brewery and Friday night food truck if you haven't already .
Doesn't your water pump need a gasket??
Are you guys "working" at all on this trip.
Sam. I'm not sure but your engine looks just like mine. I replaced the water pump seal on my way south a couple years ago. I made a video so I had some record of what I had done and then decided to post it on youtube. I know it's pathetic but it might help you. By this time, you have already replaced the entire pump but you can replace the (single) seal and have a backup. Here is the link. ua-cam.com/video/8Bh9I2E7HGI/v-deo.html. Also, when I was in Oriental, I got some parts from (I think) Deatons boat yard. It is about 2 miles NE of the main part of town. Good luck. Ron
Zoe seems nice.
What the fort?
1080p 60fps plz thx
What are all the forts there???
Somebody try to steel the island?
To protect Maines shopping carts. Dang, didn't work. Build more forts!
@@pauldionne2884 Steeling shopping carts is pretty bad up there huh!
@@tomharrell1954 Just wicked, ayuh. Add pirates like Sam and you need to stay on your gahd!
Hope u weren't speaking of Nav lights !
I'm snitching. 😂
Never to come off like an ass.. I was put on your page from the la to hi crossing. Youre now back east(im in brooklyn) .. why wont you have an atlantic crossing? Shes into you and down for the adventure it seems. For the channel and fun, more fishing too!
The Atlantic crossing is planned in May. That should be the best time to go weather wise based on my research.
Motoring meh, but without lights seems dumb/dangerous/illegal. Forts are likely federal property so drones may be illegal there too, besides trespassing, if closed, derilict, dangerous. Ymmv coast guard and skippers license, insurance boat at risk with stuff like that. Pirates are different, less lawyers back then...
Debbie downer