What tools should you take on a sailboat
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Hey SHolmes, a magnetic extension tool to grab ferrous metals when they fall into hard to reach spots after you’ve finished swearing like a sailor.
This. Use this all the time at home too.
Tools, mostly. Every fastener must be stainless or copper alloys.
A4 stainless fasteners don't care about your magnets, sadly (at least a big part of them are not magnetizing). Also a good way to recognize marine grade stuff :)
One of the best tools to buy and take aboard is the service manual for your Diesel engine. This tool will give you trouble shooting tips, complete remove and replace steps for components, torque tables, and correct lubricants to use. A service manual is one of the best tools to have on board when you run a diesel engine or gas motor.
I downloaded the service manual and parts manual for my Yanmar to my iPad. So handy!
Sam, when faced between cutting the boat or buying a smaller bucket, buy a smaller bucket.
I really scratched my head over that mod.
You must be new here...
Lmao....haha
@@NGC1433 that was so good...😉🤣
Before I got indoor plumbing here in Alaska back in the 1900's, I built myself an outhouse with a honey bucket (permafrost- so no pit) and used a foam seat. When it was 20 below F., nothing beats the instant warmth of a foam seat.
Maybe you should have left that structural support where your toilet is. It’s there for a reason and looks like a key piece of structural for that area. Maybe put the bucket back in and fibreglass a similar support around the new bucket. Just an idea. Great job none the less! Excited for more sailing videos
It was structural for the bed.
NGC1433 and the front hull...lol
@@cuomogrp Have you lol seen the lol thickness of it? Fucking lol if that paper thin fiberglass so close to the actuall hull was a structural member of the hull Sam has to worry about much bigger issues than the front falling off. lol.
@@NGC1433 So what's going to keep that paper thin fiberglass from vibrating every time the front hull hits a breaker now that that structural stiffener for the bed is gone? LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
@@cuomogrp The toilet.
With anything that requires power remember to bring converters so when you arrive in Europe and have access to onshore power you can charge things up.
I haven't seen anything portable that would be anything other than 120-240V AC for more than a decade. But good to check, that's right.
@@NGC1433 The outlets themselves are different from what is used in Norte America though.
No matter what else, a Leatherman.
One thing I could add is that instead of the little torch lighters, you could grab a torch attachment for a butane bottle , they are able to tune down as low as you need
As a self professed connoisseur of cigars and accessories.....you need to bleed the torch lighters and refill with high quality butane to get the best from torch lighters.....all my cigar lighters are the torch type.
Crazily enough, I buy torch lighters- with adjustable flame, refillable, and lockout!….for only 1.99 at Grocery Outlet 🙂.
@@wallacegrommet9343 you troglodyte! Lol
Thru hole plugs, wood or plastic, great for broken or leaking thru holes
YES to this and Test Fit all of them in their respective holes...
For your refillable butane lighters use a refined gas like 5x power. The better the gas the better the lighters will work. I buy cheap lighters, good butane and they always work. Love your channel! Thanks for the inspiration.
It seems like they put some time into those large fiberglass pieces where you installed the head. I'm wondering if those were important for structural integrity.
Yes, good question I cringed at cutting them out to fit a $3 bucket.
I had the same thought and question.
Just use a portapotty
They were bracing for the old berth storage area. He cut that all out. You guys are ridiculous, Sam is customizing his boat for his needs
it wasn't for structural integrity
Hey Sam your in a strong “heavy” boat already so I’d load all your battery run tools you “may” need on the upcoming long journey. Providing you can find the storage room..🤨
Another suggestion, get yourself a bottle of “Corrosion X”, its a liquid protector. Use a old toothbrush dipped in some and brush all your tools and wipe down. You will never have any corrosion on them. Used the stuff for many years on my Cape Dory and it works!
'Just do it' personified. All man, all the time. Good job Sam.
Thank you for your instructive videos on how to destroy a Cape Dory 28.
Thanks for the idea of the compact hacksaw with the full-size blade. That just about completes my ship's workshop which is deep in the hull. It acts as ballast too!
I like to keep JB weld and other epoxies, a Mapp torch for heating and bending metal and great for loosening nuts and bolts, duck tape is a must bailing wire too.
Sam, try mounting a mini grinder under the dinette seat on the board what covers the storage area, remove cushion and lift the board, mount the grinder on the back side, When you need it, get it out, clamp it down somewhere, and plug it in. When your done just put it back in reverse order. Out of the way and easy to get to plus it’s mounted on a solid mini bench. Saw this idea for a vice on some sailboat channel, can’t remember where.
Small creme brulee style torch, butane, misc sizes of heat shrink wrap, anti seize and a JB weld fiberglass patch!
And locktite !
Curved hook hose removal tool, essential
Out with the cigarette lighter and in with the usb socket, the times they are a changing.
as always Sam, love the videos. honestly that toilet design sorta blew my mind a little, having a compartment for your “Johnson” to collect urine, built into the seat, makes sense but I never imagined the engineering. lmao
World's smallest composting head.... There's gotta be a market for that!
Not sure if I'm alone in this, but I have growing concerns about the seaworthiness of Sam's handy work. I hope he'll be ok when he goes to sea.
Nope, you're no alone,,, I myself tend to reinforce my boat, not hack it to pieces :))
I recommend he gets an inspection before he tries to cross the Atlantic.
@@benjaminringrose536 You "experts" act like Sam is some guy who has little to no experience on a boat and is winging it. He has sailed for years. He crossed the Pacific with a 23 foot Ranger (look those babies up) that was less equipped than this. NO SAILS A RANGER OFF SHORE. But he did it. And he comes from a family of sailors who live near the ocean. He has sewn his own sails for chrissakes and has had many, many, many boats before this one. You may not like the way he does his DIY and you guys might need a fancy Beneteau with all the luxuries before you cross an ocean. But this guy has jumped off mountains.
What Cinemkr just said! You scaredy-cats need to tend to your own knittin’ and quit spreading FUD in order to make yourselves feel important.
No lie, I've always wanted to put a 3d printer on a boat. Like a creality ender 3 with silent motherboard would be sweet. First need a boat though, well one bigger than my inflatable lol. Probably not very practical though.
That's the spirit!
He cut the inside interior shell. It doesn't offer the hull any strength. As you can see it isn't even bonded to the hull. What he cut was part of a no longer existing design element to the V berth locker. Boats are built this way for speed and efficiency for manufacturing. After the hull is made the interior is just dropped in then the deck caps it all off. I personally would not have hacked it up though, I would have just bought a smaller bucket.
Careful w/ structural integrity of the hull mate
was thinking the same. those blocky things were not there for annoying people, the added a bunch of rigidity that is now gone. sam should compensate for that somehow.
Yup Ive been down with everything he’s done till this? Removing large structural members for a commode !?! Sam has a lot on his plate, getting tired I would say? hopefully this doesn’t come back to haunt him?
Another great Vlog Sam. Do you keep you power tools in a plastic tub with desiccant to help prevent corrosion while at sea? Pretty cool composting head project. Looking forward to watching splash day soon! Thanks for sharing mate.
Thats a good idea. I might do that. Thanks
Take the grinder, if dismasted, cut wire and mast/boom parts to jerry rig. Makeshift rudder etc. If not take steel cable cutters, pref hydraulic or at least a size larger the cutter says it can handle and a big saw. Before leaving, secure al spanners pins with stainless wire and work the ends in a nice round shape so it can not catch or rip anything/tape them. Nyloc/double all bolts. sailrepair tools, needles, easy stitcher with thin sailneedles, webbing, cloth. My favorite and much used for stitching thick layers soldering, drilling, 3rd hand is a small rotating (ball joint) vice, like the Bernstein, spannfix or a unispann, but a stanley will do too. And create a good point to attach it it in the cockpit. A goodway to think of tools is to thing in events that can/might happen. XX is dropped, gone, loose, leaked, bent, worn out, broken, drowned, obstructed, torn, burned, what needed to fix it. critical? short term/long term.
I look forward to your videos every day now. Cant wait to do what youre doing someday.
Tools away from food, especially spraying WD-40 on them. Also what keeps the craftsMan trays from pulling out in rough seas, on land now, no motion...
Powering your electric tools? Solar panel(s?) Enough battery/amps?
There is something to be said for quick take all charging things with in waterproof case to shore, say while eating, plug in, charge all up, and back, say wet days, warming up, cooling off, etc.
Do you speak English?
robs715 Hey genius, in this case you would ask if he is illiterate as he is typing and not speaking.
QWERTY go fuck your self
Get some extra bits for your screw drivers.when one wears out and they do.you’ll have the extras.well if u have drills u should have the bits .diff lengths and assortments.
You are much better at shaping foam than I am. It is looking great!
I would buy a small gas powered trash pump. The no name honda clones are around $300 bucks and move a lot of water fast. Pretty cheap insurance against larger leaks the bilge pumps cant handle, don't know why more people don't carry one.
Personally having had a mainsheet jump the sheave with a rock getting closer by the minute I would have bolt cutters. Hopefully you won't have to cut the rig free, but you might easily have this situation. Safe passage.
Bolt cutters for sure. You never know when you might have to amputate a toe!
Love the videos I’m out on the water myself although I’m on the inland waterways at this time. Wanted to mention that I’ve had good success using Plano tackle tray Z-rust dividers to prevent rust on tools and other odds and ends. They can be cut down and dropped into a tool box or drawer and while they aren’t perfect they do help quite a bit. Again you may not fair as well being in the salt. Fair winds on your adventures.
Hey Sam - Big Fan,
maybe wear a gopro on your head instead of holding a camera. It looks a little sketch sometimes and I worry about ya.
A hatchet can come in handy on or off the boat. Borescopes are nifty on boats too, for leaks or other problems that are hard to get eyeballs on.
Vise grips are essential! When you get in a tight spot, they are indispensable! Keep them well oiled.
Chopping the boat up to fit a crap bucket is a waste, store it on deck, when used throw it overboard attached to a rope, comes back fresh and clean, carry some “JB Weld”, liquid metal, will just about fix anything. And takes up no space really.
Did he really just cut out his hull stiffeners? Ouch
Pretty sure they were just for the bed support.
@@ah940 That inner liner also has to be stiffened for hull impacts against breakers. Now that those stiffeners are removed, that also act as a furniture support, the inner liner lost its strength and will cause vibration. But I guess you're the smart guy...right?
They were for supporting a water tank and berth, both of which were removed. The hull is a tank. The Cape Dory 28 is stout.
Are you going to sail back to the west coast? You should set up an adventure series. Sam Holmes sails from the savanna georgia to Crescent city ca up in the giant redwoods. Set up sponsors and places to stay at each port.
We’re ready to see another big video like the Hawaii solo
Crescent City Native here two thumbs up. I have a solid resume as a mariner, and have voyaged from Houma LA to Crescent City to deliver a boat. A great adventure!
@@Siskiyous6 nice! I built a house and sold it in crescent city lived their for about a year. Most gorgeous trees / ocean I have ever seen.
@@Siskiyous6 The weed growers ultimate take over of what used to be an epic spot. Sad.....
He said that he's crossing the Atlantic, probably to Ireland. I think he's setting sail soon too.
Hey Sam, check the operation manual on how to switch on your Ram Mic. I believe you need to switch on from the Ram Mic when its connected, not on at the VHF Radio. Just saying
Seriously lacking in the electrical tool area. Mandatory you need a volt meter ohms etc. Also so good wire strippers and crimps. You could make make do without but boy do they make a difference in speed and quality. Also I recommend a decent six point socket set and yes wrenches. The adjustable-end wrench is good for most stuff but when you have to work on your engine you need more precise tools that will not strip nuts and actually fit into those tight areas.
I am worried about some of the modifications you’ve been doing on your boat, before you try to cross the Atlantic Ocean please have a expert go over the boat to make sure it will be sea worthy.
Bring the grinder and a 2000w honda suitcase generator and a good electric water pump you can run off the generator in an emergency.
A little late to chime in on tool suggestions but Home Depot sells a cheap shop vac that snaps on top of a bucket. Could serve double duty with your potty
Don't forget your sewing machine. It's so big it'll be like a shipmate
U are such a smart dude
Congratulations, almost there!
Some epoxy fibreglass repair for below the waterline is number one on my list 😄
A bike tire patch kit and a good bucket lol
Nice Sam! That custom urine diverter/composting head looks great!
Id be concerned about a) the foam blocking the weep holes that allow the considerable water uptake from the chain locker from making its way into the bilge, and b) rigid stuff touching the hull where it shouldn't leading to stress cracks (the liner prevents that), especially in the bow area.
In terms of corrosion with tools, I find that keeping things in a slightly oily cloth helps and a few cloths around when you are working keeps screws from rolling away etc cuts down on things lost into the bilge. Old tea towels work well good size but not too big and cheap enough. You are always lookin to wipe some part or other. Occasionally they all get a wash. Did Sam mention a small vice? Mounted under a seat so you flip it over?.
You cut away that structural reinforcement for your toilet, that was a very bad idea, that is part of the hull structure now the hull is very weak in that area. Tab them back in.
I agree would not have cut out those elbows they were structural for sure thus the angled shape i.e. angle iron, way stronger than flat iron
It was a part of the interior shell. Wasn't structural at all.
Sprayed LPS-2 on my boat tools. Really diminished the progress of rust.
Yeah! Tools!
Drill press and table saw comes in handy .
Lol on a 28 foot boat?! Okay…
Sam do yourself a favor replace that threw hull man, its green it's old you plan on crossing the Atlantic ocean?? I wouldn't cross the Chesapeake with a threwhull looking bad like that, your on dry land replace it bud.
explain this to me and add a time stamp, actually curious/ concerned
@@jdotcash Its the brass valve that supplys the engine saltwater for the cooling system. Sam's threw hull fitting is corroded if you see a brass threwhull that's turned green its corroded. If it breaks you have a hole in your boat. It's only say 100bucks and a hell of alot of piece of mind.
@@shoresharp8349 also saw another comment that opened my eyes a little. instead of getting a smaller bucket, he cut the boat apart. i’m not an expert or anything but i would think that compromises the boat. why do that just for a bigger shitter?
I agree, that thru hull needs to be replaced. Scrimp on a lot but not that.
Need a bronze thru hull. Groco makes a proper bronze thru hull and valve.
Bolt cutter large enough to cut rigging in emergency.
Ballstronaught lives!
Brass brush to clean off rust etc.
Hacksaw blades. Dremel tool and attachments.
Do some research on wd40 for anti rust...you’re better off with a ballistol I think. WD stands for water displacement....but hey I could be totally off.
Also doesn’t wd40 slowly eat rubber?
Don't leave home without those huge channel locks you were using in the thru-hull video last week. A similarity sized screwdriver is nice too. Sorry to keep harping on that bean bag, but do yourself a favor... I followed the MOCA Vendee Globe non stop, solo 'round the world race. Virtually every skipper slept on a beanbag.
You ever try clipping a camera on to a cap to free up your other hand? Would make using tools easier
Have you ever used fluid film for metal parts on the boat? Works wonders underneath my car up here in the rust belt.
Thin film anti-corrosive liquids like corrosion x and ACF 50? They work great...a modern marvel (que the intro music)
Hey, nice video as usual. i'm just always a bit uncomfotable evrytime you remove parts that may be / look structural. like the part for the bucket in front. Are you sure the two parts you removed were not holding important things or consolidating the hull's rigidity or something like that ? My question may seems stupid because i'm not a structural engineer but for this very reason i use to set" don't cut anythyng that looks like holding the hull in anyway".
You might want a handle to go with those socket wrenches.
Multi meter, pipe wrench & hammer might come in handy.
You really shouldn’t tee off the engine intake. Safety thing
No
you need an impeller removal tool around 60 bucks and a couple spare impellers for the engine...
.maybe a roll of gasket making material in case you need to make gaskets and a couple tubes orange silicone gasket sealer.....spare fuel filters,,,,,,,fan belts
Maybe a self inflating PFD or a harness rig to wear while working foward of the helm.
A floating tailing line might be a good tool.
Perhaps make up a decent tool holder belt for any outside work to save going to the toolbox all the time. Good for not losing anything too.
or soft tool bag, keep set of what you use 80% time and take up on deck..
I would never be without a set of vise grips or also known as locking pliers.
Did u just remove structural parts of your boot to put a bucket (aka toilet) in place?...lmao, I rewind it, because still can't belive...
A Chainsaw!
Way to go guy like your style👍
The composting head idea makes no sense at sea. You might as well use a bucket cause your going to have to dump overboard anyway.
It is a bucket.
If you go through all the effort of cutting out that space, etc. just to fit a bucket, so you have to walk all the way to the companionway with a bucket full of shitpissvomit in rough seas, I do not like that setup. Should have just put in a marine head with a direct overboard and/or small holding tank. Cleaning up shitpissvomit while underway and getting thrashed seems horrible.
to compost it will need ventilation,etc... this set up looks like what it is: glorified bucket.
You could have 3D printed a proper toilet to fit in the space instead of hacking the hull.
or built up a bit of a platform?... those pieces looked structural....
A agree the pieces were structured for a reason?
Cable cutters and hope you never need them.
A better assortment of mechanic tools, torque wrench, and a replacement head gasket.
Any video on what gear you need onboard for say month long solo journey
Does anyone know the brand of the tool he calls a scraper at 2:32 ? I can't find anything quite like that.
A small clamp on vise to clamp to a table top, a volleyball and a black magic marker.
I'd bring a tool shaped like an egg, just so I can look at it.
I rough water you might come out better to purchase a true composting toilet
Hey Sam what made you decide on the cape dory 28 ft. ?
Keep it up Sam
remember to get some gorilla tape and ty-raps for your trip
Wont the waterpump for the engine suck air from the spigot in the sink if you T it off?
get craftsman, they with replace broken or rusted for free
I'd take a cordless dremel
Bring all cordless tools !!!
@@positiveanion4085 Repel borders! Man the weed eater!
Leatherman!
Duct tape, wd40 and an adjustable wrench will fix just about anything
I know, how about using a cat liter box?
Do you have a tap and die set and some wd40?
see you next time
He reminds me of Obi-Wan Kenobi