Sam Holmes Sailing · video

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Sam Holmes sails his 30-ft monohull, Pickled Herring, through the British Virgin Islands to inspect potential catamaran purchases.1:37 After diving the wreck of the RMS Rhone near Salt Island using Mantis mini-scuba sets, he sails to Tortola.4:42 In the marina, he inspects a Lagoon 40 priced at $300,000, noting its lack of storage, forepeak cabin size, and external engine hatch design.9:48 He later visits a Leopard 40, evaluating its interior veneer and layout.14:03 During the transit, he manages battery levels by monitoring his Starlink Mini power draw, which consumes 20 watts.12:46 He also performs maintenance on Pickled Herring, flushing the bilge and attempting to remove rust stains from the dodger.11:24 The trip concludes with a tour of the Callwood Rum Distillery on Tortola, where he observes the traditional sugar cane processing and distillation process.17:12

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