Sam Holmes Sailing · video

What this video covers

Sam Holmes replaces a malfunctioning Simrad TP-10 tiller pilot with a spare TP-22 unit while sailing near Hvar, Croatia.2:58 The installation requires milling a recess into 5/8-inch thick fiberglass using a Forstner bit to accommodate the power socket, which was designed for thinner panels.1:58 Once installed, the TP-22 provides quieter, faster steering than the previous model.2:58 Upon arrival in Hvar, the boat faces challenging conditions at a local sailing club dock, where high tides cause fenders to float above the dock and unexpected wind funnels over a hill, blowing the vessel onto the pier.5:32 With assistance from a local contact named Mario and the sailing club, the boat is successfully secured to a mooring buoy.6:36 The crew then explores the island, including local agave fiber crafts and historical fortifications.8:18 The TP-22 model offers a noticeable performance upgrade over the TP-10, though the installation requires significant modification to accommodate the power socket in thick fiberglass.

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