Sam Holmes Sailing · video

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Sam Holmes prepares his boat for winter in Amsterdam by replacing fuel lines, installing a new water pump belt, and winterising the engine and plumbing systems.11:37 He drains the freshwater tanks and calorifier, cleans the winches, and adds Sea Foam to the fuel tank to stabilise the fuel during storage.12:18 To monitor the vessel while away, he installs a wireless boat monitoring system that tracks battery voltage, bilge water levels, and GPS position via a smartphone app.18:15 The installation involves wiring the monitor to the battery and securing sensors in the bilge and refrigerator.20:39 During the process, he also tours an 1891 clipper to examine its traditional rigging, leeboards, and hydraulic steering mechanism.4:02 After completing the winterisation, he explores local windmills by bicycle.23:19 The monitoring system provides remote security and status updates, though its reliance on cellular signals limits its utility to Europe and the UK.20:16

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