Sam Holmes Sailing · vídeo

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Sam Holmes arrives in Venice to prepare his boat for the upcoming season, addressing maintenance issues including mold, engine performance, and deck hardware.Watch He installs two Lewmar Ocean 30 self-tailing winches, which replace seized, corroded units.3:50 Because the hole patterns differ, he drills three new mounting holes per winch to secure the two-speed units.4:37 He also replaces cockpit seat non-skid with new EVA foam, first grinding down the existing molded texture to ensure proper adhesion.8:04 Additional upgrades include installing a DC-DC charger to support a lithium battery bank, a Victron battery monitor, and new engine mounts from Oceanic Innovations.2:51 He also sews custom fender covers to prevent hull squeaking.9:58 The boat’s engine starts after minimal effort, and the interior shows signs of dampness and mold after storage.9:02

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