Last minute glassing over thru hull 

FYI, you probably won't run into any problems but that steaming light LED won't pass USCG approval due to the necessity for a 225 degree viewing angle on the white light. This is why all the steaming lights (and all the other navigation lights, for that matter) have lenses which protrude out from the mast/cabinsides/etc. You need to be able to see the light from more than just directly in front of the boat, and the led strip you mounted will really only be visible for maybe 50-60 degrees off the forward centerline.

Sam Holmes... Single Handed Sailor ... Single Handed DYI You Tuber ... Single Handed Awesome Sailing. Shout out to super Larry the amazing helper - thanks mate!

Move your seacocks to where you can get to them in an emergency mate. Good on you for perseverance!

Get a couple desiccant containers to put inside of the electronics box to soak up the humid air.

You are making some great progress, Sam!! Nice work!!

Don't forget to have some sandpaper and paint ready to touch up the spots the keel is resting on. You should be able to get access when the boat goes on the trailer and it will dry on the drive to the water.

man u have done an eff ton of work on your boat. nonstop no holds barred get after it. I retired last year after 47 years carpentry. That was my deal as well. Good job Sam!

the steaming light has an arc of visibility of 235 degrees. by installing that you are misleading other boats.

Looking great, kind of sad to see the projects coming to an end, but know you’re ready to be back on the water!

This kind of lifestyle is what I dream of, Fantastic update as always!

Nice Sam 👍🏼 You get the like without asking. And I don't skip ads, I just watch them completely. 😁 Cheers

Loving these daily updates! Its just enough to get my fix for the day before the next update tomorrow! Before there was a 2-3 day SH drought! lol

Check the COLREGS requirements for your masthead light. The reason the original ws placed a bit in front of the mast was that it met the 22.5 deg abaft the beam. Just saying

Coming along nicely. You do some good work. Fair winds and following seas Sam.

It will be nice to see the boat back in the water and new adventures beginning.

Thanks Sam for sharing another update. So excited to know that you only have a few days until you splash. ⛵️⛵️🌊🌊⛵️💕

I wish I lived closer I would volunteer to help you get rid of those tires. We could load them in my F250 pickup and rent a big trailer to load as well and haul them to the local dump.

Good idea with electronic box......

Really enjoyed being part of the boat revamp projects with you! Learning a ton...Looking forward to setting sail!

Love the Dailey’s great

Super excited for you to be back in the water

Mast white light to LED conversion: what angle can you see the replacement v. The original... Little pinpoint lights aren't tail light/ headlights even if the same Lumens. Have to see from the side, etc. Kewl aside add LED light to the thru Hull... Might want to keep the handle, as a go bag, rapid exit to life raft/escape pod... Car body goop work in Marine environment? FibreGlass but ... Idk Guess find out miles from shore...

The boat is looking great sam

Easiest way I found to remove thru hulls is with a dremel, from exterior, cut inside the thru hull with small cutting wheel, mushroom falls right off, minimal efflrt required

Sam I’m loving these daily vlogs. I’ve been watching but now that you’re close to getting back into the water, have you disclosed your travel plans for the upcoming season? All the best to you. I’ll be watching.

2:50 wonder if diaelectric grease inside the heat-shrink tubing would keep moisture out better

Keep up the good work man

You should use a metal case for your charging station so that you have a Faraday cage to protect from lightening strike.

Have you thought of the heat generated being in an enclosed case? You may want to consider that so you do not have a battery fire.

Looked up locally Home Depot $69/ 4'x8' sheet pressure treated plywood...

Let's see you play that keyboard!!!

Sam keep it up my brother! Quick thought maybe before doing something, especially something big, post what you are planning to do. You might get some good insights from the collective group think.

Did you glass the inside? Take some acitone and auto trans fluid 50/50 it will free most anything. Worse cases more acitone.

I love your channel! I got a little bit sad when you threw the plastic cable in the grass. Sure those will end up in a disposal bag somewhere. When we walk, sail or climb we collect trash because plastic has no place in nature. It are the small bits that do much harm. Good luck with your great project!

Fucking impressive work ethic Sam. Bon Voyage!

Say Hi to the Banjo crew when you go back in the water. They are at Deatons

Steaming light/decklight combo would be better. That led light doesn't conform to Col Regs.

as always, excellent videos man

High Five LARRY

Hello Sam, I have been watching your channel. Great insight for a CD28. I am potential buyer of a CP28 similar as yours at initial state. Can you tell me how much did you spend in rigging, standing and running? And until now more or less your all investment in the boat to offshore? Thanks in advance and always great sailing, Paul

THis is why you used Never Sez, so hardware does not get stuck

How can anyone dislike these videos, they're always cool to see the updates and progress.

Do you use peat moss for the toilet? and do you vent it with a fan?

That steaming light solution doesn't meet the tech requirements. Won't have a sufficient angle of view.

Wake up with Sam and fiberglass dust!!! WTG

Great to see these daily updates. Did you ever get Starlink setup?

What engine do you have in your CD28? I have a CD30 Cutter with a Volvo Penta MD7a.

Sam, I have been watching you for a few months now. Before you go on your next Journey, I have a few questions. Are you able to get any satellite internet access at all in the middle of the ocean? If so, are you aware of the GOES satellites? There are two of the satellites that will cover the Pacific and the Atlantic. Not only do they provide imagery, but also precipitation estimates so it could be used similar to weather radar. I am a trained storm spotter for the National Weather Service and I'm developing a web-based app, but if you are not aware of the potential of this I can show you how to use the imagery anytime. This would be using free software, of course. I'm only saying this because if you are not aware of it... it is an amazing tool to have out there.

Can't wait to see you get back on the water Sam good looking God bless you stay safe buddy from Ray Garrett Roseville California USA

Sam what is that little hand held lighter/torch/flame thing you have?

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No mast pipe? What kind of snake was that in your garage?

I need volunteers..

Sam will you be painting the interior

And he does all this one handed holding a camera.

Too much SCS (shaky camera syndrome ).

Anyone else notice they're at least 3 potential "that's what she said" jokes in the first 30 seconds?

Maybe sell the boat for fire wood?

Sam, you should change your channel to "The One Handed Refit" channel ;) Would someone please buy Sam a GoPro Bite so he can use all the limbs at his disposal!

Oh dear, your friend who does car repairs needs to be a long way away from you. There are correct ways to do through hull repairs like this and right from the get-go you got it wrong. Good luck when afloat, hope your pumps are working well.