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Sampson Boat Co: What Happened To Pete and Cecca? (2026)

Leo of Sampson Boat Co beside Tally Ho
Image: YouTube

Sampson Boat Co follows Leo Goolden’s wooden-boat work and the Tally Ho project. The appeal lies in the restoration itself: the people, skills and long sequence of jobs involved in bringing a historic vessel back to life.

In this article

The people behind Sampson Boat Co

Leo Sampson Goolden

Pete left Sampson Boat Co some time ago to pursue new endeavors.

What is publicly established about relationships?

The material used for this profile does not establish a current relationship status. A person appearing in a video, or being absent from recent uploads, is not reliable evidence of a relationship or separation.

A boat’s identity can outlast its restoration; our boat-name guide explores the naming side of ownership.

Boats and projects

This section covers boats and projects described in the channel’s history; it is not a current ownership register.

Tally Ho is a 1909 Albert Strange Gaff Cutter sailing yacht.

For the restoration and subsequent sailing updates, see the official Sampson Boat Co website.

For a second wooden-boat rebuilding story, Sailing Yabá shows a different project and crew.

From Sampson Boat Co’s video archive. Watch on YouTube.

Journeys and notable episodes

He’s met a ton of interesting and helpful people along the way who have contributed to the rebuilding process in some way.

Distant Shores TV offers a different view of boat projects and the voyages that follow.

From Sampson Boat Co’s video archive. Watch on YouTube.

Income and funding

The Tally Ho project combines Leo’s boatbuilding work with support from a community following the restoration.

The channel’s income cannot be established from views or subscriber counts alone. Advertising rates, audience support and commercial agreements vary, while filming, travel and boat expenses affect what is left after costs.

The earlier profile describes the following sources of revenue. These do not establish a verified monthly earnings total.

  • YouTube ads on his channel
  • Affiliate links to products on Amazon
  • Memberships to his Patreon account
  • Occasional donations

Frequently asked questions

What is known about Sampson Boat Co’s net worth?

This profile does not have verified financial records establishing a net-worth figure. Earlier estimates based on boat values, views or assumed business income were not supported by sufficient sourcing and have been removed. A vessel’s value alone does not establish its owner’s wealth.