3 Day Camping Trip - Day 1 | Prep - Travel - Spearfishing

[@mritolduso7355]

That bit of advice about removing the latent heat from the coolers before adding ice for the trip is just another example of why I am subscribed to your channel Aaron…your attention to detail is impeccable! I can’t wait for the videos of this adventure that will follow…

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it! 🙏

[@nattybluedread]

We used to line the bottom of the coolers with dry ice wrapped in newspapers for long Bahamas trips.

[@alexcruz7719]

If allowed to make the analogy, when I was younger I had the opportunity to come across some books written by Mr. Jim Corbett. It was about his experiences as a hunter of man-eating big cats in India and for some strange reason Aaron story narrating reminds me a lot of those books, maybe same personality? Who knows.

[@rodneyalaking8241]

The dude on Yankee Capt was watching thinking WTF? That looks like a lot of work!😂

[@jadedchick.4352]

After a long, stressful day I look forward to watching Key West Waterman. Thank you for all that you do. ❤

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Love to hear that! 🙏🏻

[@urbancornbread5500]

@jadedchick you stole my words!😜 Key West Waterman is such an awesome stress reliever!

[@jadedchick.4352]

@@urbancornbread5500 To live in Key West is a dream. I love living vicariously through Key West Waterman. I’m stuck in Pennsylvania, lol 😂

[@juniordelgiorno5260]

Amen to that!

[@tampakid100]

Agreed

[@peterthermocline]

Very sharp crisp quality video

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it!

[@jake9705]

8:04 -- Great idea!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@twad10]

gotta love a bonus thursday episode!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏🏻

[@OZD-mb2bs]

Taking a sea plane to the tortugas is a bucket list item for Me. Great vid BTW!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

get out there!

[@soaringbeard6550]

@keywestwaterman your fuel theory is 100% correct. In aviation, we have vents on our gas tanks in the wings and we typically fill the tanks all the way up the night before. So the gas will cool down and then when the sun comes up the following day on summer days, it is not uncommon to walk outside and just watch gas pouring out of your wing onto the ground.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

wild! I've seen the vents do the same on the boat

[@bradleysnyder6540]

I too am a pilot and we plan for this. But if you fill you tanks with cool fuel in the morning and your tanks warm up, like you mentioned, they will vent the excess fuel overboard, you can never get that fuel back and you paid for that wasted fuel, and it’s not good for the water. If your tanks below the waterline on your white boat do not heat up enough that it causes your boat to vent… keep doing what you are doing!

[@fairwind8222]

Haven’t even watched yet, and I’m throwing 👍🏻 this is the deam

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha thanks for coming along!

[@Allirys]

Oh, man! What a Tortugas trip start (casually shoots an african...) Nice team! Now we wait for more. Thx!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for tuning in!

[@IOgrel]

You make my favorite videos... I even wait to watch them until I get home from work to relax.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear that 🙏

[@johnlukasik8045]

I've been to Key West ( Waterman ) l o l , 3 times in my life ! I always wanted to go to the Dry Tortuga's, but never made it there ! That last Hurricane destroyed my sister's condo off of Fort Meyer's ! I caught many a Jack Crevalle's, but never a yellow one ? I would have liked to tasted one before I returned to Illinois ! I like the Gulf waters more than the Atlantic side ! Incredible colors in the waters ! I would have liked to see a CLEAN & COOK on that A.P. ! As a marine Technician, you were correct on the fuel heating up creating a possible Vapor Lock situation ! I was surprised that you used black totes down in Florida where temps exceed 90 degree's !

[@KeyWestWaterman]

def is an awesome place! and we cooked up some of the pompano in the next vid! thanks for the info!

[@markhottman2652]

Dry Tortugas is MAGICAL

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it really is!

[@MegaVince09]

Great day for cruising 🤙looking forward to the next video 🤩

[@KeyWestWaterman]

see you tonight!

[@PSSKDerby]

Great video Aaron! I’m not a petroleum engineer, but as an accountant, I’ve done audits on gas stations and when we counted the gas, we always measured quantity and temperature. That temperature was used to convert the litres to 15 C (roughly 60 F), which is the norm in the gas industry. Supposedly, the gas pump would convert the gas going through it to 15 C when we pump it. In essence, we should always get the same amount per litre/gallon at any point of the day. Obviously, gas pumps go through regular testing here in Canada on predetermined dates, so I’m sure no big oil people would ever tamper with that. Loved the video. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

ah gotcha! that makes sense appreciate the info

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

His place is so nice and quiet. He has a personal canal that leads to the entire world of fishing.👍 Im talking abt the Gheenoe.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

favorite place ever!

[@juniorjacques4370]

Gotta love Monday’s and Thursday’s

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha

[@CarlMcdavid-xf8hk]

Cooling coolers is very real. I learned that from a old timer and have stuck w/ it since. And of course, chill everything that's going into them, and your good. Tight lines from Cedar Key, Florida.

[@dougney3026]

Hello from Virginia my friend. I glad you made a channel. People have no idea what you do. They can't even dream about it.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

So glad you enjoy it 🙏🏻

[@josefandino9374]

Is that the great chef Will with a wutang shirt!!!! Man Aaron you are in the presence of royalty!!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha for sure

[@JuanLopez-jk9mu]

Man I love watching you slip out of the Harbor, many many memories from so many years ago. Glad to see there is still SOME shrimp boats there. Keep it up! Love your videos.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@JumbleTronChannel]

Always grateful for an extra episode! Thank you!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@RagingNana57]

Sorry for missing the video yesterday when you posted it.😢 Coming to view you videos is so relaxing and really gives the sense of running into a dear friend. Thank you for all of your content!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏 thanks for the continued support and positive feedback!

[@anewlookatlurestopwaterpop5466]

I just love the underwater footage.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it!

[@Beardlovesdog]

Nice prep and nice tips for open water spearing too. Safety first always then fun.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

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[@joeroberts6349]

We build fuel tanks for the marine and automotive industry. We have to design the tanks to where the fuel nozzles shut off at 95% to allow for fuel expansion. Our plant is in Florida and you are correct on fuel. You definitely get more when the temperature is cooler.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

awesome! appreciate the info!

[@davidheard9953]

Really enjoy watching your channel. One of my favorites.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it

[@jimrowland6089]

One day I will see the fort in person. Beautiful video.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

gotta get out there!

[@thesaltybrood]

Love the Tortugas! Another great video Bud. Jose Debasa

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you sir!

[@danielgriffis9759]

It's not Monday. Is it? Asking for a friend. Whoo-hooo, another video!😊

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha

[@chubbrock659]

Your comment about your back needing soft bedding spoke right to me! I feel that!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha

[@russellpurdie]

The station owners sometimes measure the truck tankers temperature so it does make a difference

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for the info!

[@eugeneweeks3325]

I just found out my Dad hired you a few years ago for mini season. He was a captain of 72 Viking Princess with a Stamas CC as the tender. You took the kids on a charter and they LOVED it.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

out of the Perry if I remember correctly!

[@eugeneweeks3325]

@@KeyWestWaterman Yep!

[@jorgegorina3039]

Nice AP catch. Awesome video. Looks like a good time. Enjoy

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@Jch434]

One of my favorite places on earth and definitely my favorite in the states... lucky man waking up to paradise everyday

[@jimalden7130]

Aaron dude what a slicker of a trip. Nailed weather perfectly . Yelp blue water dang goliath eat you if they could swallow you big fishes

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha almost! thanks for coming along

[@michealolsen1344]

Cool the coolers before hand, not a details most would know to do!! Great plan!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

works like a charm!

[@gradybrowning3976]

As a Floridian who loves Civil War history that’s one fort I would really love to see! And definitely fish while down there!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

It’s an awesome place to visit

[@JohnWilliams-vt8ep]

Thanks man, great info in this video. When I went to Tortugas I slept on one of the picnic tables so I am with you on sleeping outside. No bugs just rats and crabs. And it was a new moon, incredible star gazing.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I've done that before! always a treat

[@jameskim62]

VERY NICE AND RELAXING !!!!!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@robertlittle8672]

Already love the start of this video!!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@BillJohnston-y7o]

Dry Tortuga's NP is awesome. Have a great time. Gotta get back there soon, hopefully on a sailboat for a season or two.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really is!

[@ranierrentas4818]

Cool the coolers!!! Great Idea man!! Never thought of it!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

works like a charm

[@Reneslifestyletraveling]

Your voice is so comforting

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you! glad you enjoy the videos 🙏

[@gcrauwels941]

You props were spinning pretty good. The tag line/buddy dive method is smart.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

they def were

[@aarontrenton1730]

So there are actually some good reports supporting your theory on fueling times. Also, never run the pump handle wide open. They say that in the heat of the the faster you run the pump, the more it releases the vapor trapped in the tanks. So you are definitely on the right track.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for the tip!

[@dannyo957416]

My wife and I went there a couple years ago very beautiful place

[@KeyWestWaterman]

def is!

[@befmx31]

Man! you are right. Doesn't get any better than that. ~13:00 mark.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏🏻

[@bdsbigzrx]

Clams rocking that Wu-Tang merch! 😂❤ Fish love Wu-tang. That’s why we named my brothers boat the “Wahoo-tang”

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha love it!

[@floridacoastadventures3517]

Thank you for sharing one of Florida's gems. Enjoyed your video as always.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@josefandino9374]

Very good Aaron on the coolers , they do exactly what you said. On the fuel note I did read a few years ago that it is smarter to fuel up in the mornings being that it's cooler. But another note should be that when people in general put the nozzle in the gas tank they usually press the handle for the fuel to come out quicker. That is what burns the fuel down. If you press it si the fuel comes out at a slower pace it also lets you get more fuel for your buck. It's like the harder you step on the gas, the faster that gas gets consumed. Great video brother. I'm gonna check out today's after I'm done with this bad boy.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Yea I’ve heard that as well. Always use the slower setting. Appreciate it!

[@randaltotten9358]

Really awesome can't wait to see the rest of the trip.. be nice to get a shot at the stars at night for the people who have never seen the sky without the light pollution I know 50 60 miles offshore at night time it is totally mind-boggling reminds me of what you could see from land in Florida when I was a kid

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I believe James got some cool photos of it! gonna post on the next vid

[@georgeniebergall7074]

What a beautiful show I watch you all the time. I love your show my health is not good or I would be there now I’m hoping to get there soon anyway God bless you for what you do. Keep on doing it for us.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@JoeM-TS2-OCSO-Ret]

Bonus episode! Love these Dry Tortuga episodes, as always 5 stars 🌟 I’m not sure about a petroleum engineer but I guarantee some know it all will tell ya 😂

[@KeyWestWaterman]

😂

[@alanmartinez45]

That'd be me 🙋🤣full of useless facts xD

[@markhottman2652]

When Gasoline ⛽️ heats (above 60-75 degrees F) it starts to vaporize.

[@gordonhopkins4658]

Buddy, you need to please make a movie out of this trip. A nice long video to watch.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I did in 3 different episodes! one would be way too long

[@jeepowner2675]

I really enjoy watching the prep that goes into a trip. It makes me feel like im going too

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏🏻

[@robertboychuk9041]

Nice tip with the ice.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

helps a ton!

[@dawnfagot534]

Franklin & I will be heading there to camp this fall. Thanks for the tips!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@robertlittle8672]

So happy to see your concern for safety, Aaron, I would never expect anything less from you my man,you definitely have your stuff together!!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@ThaiNguyen-wg3uy]

Always love your vids kind sir, I’ll be in the keys in 12 days I can’t wait!!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

hope you have a great trip!

[@jaybo516]

Awesome video !! I've always wanted to camp out on Tortuga ! Not so much if there's a lot of light . Touching on fueling up . I've always done the same after working with a fuel company . Especially if the holding tanks are metal . Once they heat up there will be a tremendous amount of condensation. Now mutiple that condensation per day . Water sinks to the bottom hence the reason your pump being at one end of the tank and slightly unlevel . The suction tube for the pump should be anywhere from 1.5 to 4/5 inches off the bottom depending on size of tank . After working for a fuel company I won't fuel up anything after a bulk fuel drop delivery due to sludge being stirred up . Yes there's mutiple micron filters to help but so does waiting . Early morning top offs would be best imo due to water condensation buildup throughout the heat of the day . I've pulled shop vacs full of sludge because of this . Talk to your distributor if you're picky about how often they clean their tanks. It's definitely needed preventive maintenance ! Thanks for the video Dibs !!! Can't wait to see the rest of the trip .

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thats wild! really appreciate the info!

[@wildmanchris06]

You're 100% correct, gas does expand when it gets hot.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Good to know!

[@tommytsadventures]

I have never been to the Dry Tortuga. Such a beautiful place. One day I'll get there! Glad to see you have a EPIRB. Safety 1st!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

def is an awesome place!

[@DeanGoedel]

That boat does amazing on the water with that much weight! Good setup 👌

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Yes it does!

[@adamyoung480]

Aloha, and here I thought this was going to be The Great Ghenoo Getaway! I used to do the ice trick on Lanai. Not as big as yours. 1 for food,1 for drinks, and a smaller one taped up for backup. Used to use a cot. Crabs, mice, scorpions, and centipedes. Looking forward to the next installment as always.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha thanks for tuning in! camping on the Gheenoe soon!

[@ryt2carry]

Awesome video. That water is absolutely beautiful. Nice fish too

[@KeyWestWaterman]

It really is!

[@sweenbean88]

The coolness of your cooled coolers is too cool for school. Also, about the gas expansion with heat, seems logical, as is most of your thinking. I’m a fan from The Panhandle. Thanks for sharing

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha! thanks for watching

[@Fantasma257]

Awesome cooler tip! Great video as always

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏🏻

[@miketorre16]

nice, looking forward to this series!! i love how you can hold your breath so so long. I was in my pool today, 8 feet deep, my ears were killing me and i was only able to hold my breath for about 10 seconds at the bottom LOL, i was checking out a rust stain on the liner.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha lots of practice! thanks for tuning in, and please never do breath holds in the pool alone!

[@miketorre16]

@@KeyWestWaterman gotcha, ya, i had to for a stain on my liner, but thanks for the advice. 👍👍

[@scandal007]

Can't wait for the next chapter. .........great stuff as always Aaron.!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

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[@comfortablynumb9342]

I loved the Dry Tortugas when I was there a little over 30 years ago. My highschool in Sarasota took us to Ft Myers and we took a boat out there for 4 nights I think. We fished one day and fished and dove from the boat another day. It really was awesome. I caught the biggest fish AND the most of out 25 kids but only wanted the prize for my big mutton snapper. Nobody was surprised, I fished a lot back then. And I just moved to VA Beach so I can do it again. The NC foothills sucked for a Florida man.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thats awesome!

[@JuanFuentes-j4c]

Me gustan tus videos de cómo pescas las cuberetas felicidades

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoy them! gracias!

[@TheDrummergirl33]

That looked like so much fun , just a little jealous lol

[@KeyWestWaterman]

was an awesome trip!

[@yuisseppeurena3909]

That water is absolutely beautiful, awesome video man!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@bmp429]

I’ve heard the same thing on getting gas when it’s hot. Even with tank’s underground I don’t like getting gas in the afternoons.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@madhatter2465]

Looks Like Another Great Adventure. It`s A Beautiful Area, A Part Of Paradise Looking Foward To The Conclusion Of Your Video. Great Stuff!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@zylomorph]

So exciting! This is what I've been waiting for. Key West Camperman!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@FrankJamger]

Nice start to what's sure to be a great trip.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for tuning in!

[@anthonyp2312]

My goodness dry tortugas is beautiful I want to visit one day

[@KeyWestWaterman]

is an awesome place!

[@tylerlee5349]

That looks like a ton of fun. I’m glad someone else knows about pre-chilling the coolers. I told my dad about that last weekend and he looked at me like I was crazy haha

[@KeyWestWaterman]

😂

[@barbaravilmanyi812]

Great vid .. lived Fl keys 19 yr and once spent 10 days anchored out there . 👍🏼

[@bdsbigzrx]

Good idea with pre-cooling the coolers, it makes a difference, as does cooling all your drinks in the fridge before putting them in the coolers. Ever tried dry ice to keep your supplemental ice frozen, or to freeze your food and help keep it longer? We use it on our camping trips to extend and preserve food and ice longer, but there’s a process to it for sure.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

def helps too! and we haven't gone that far or needed it. this trip we came back with just enough ice. and thats about as long as I think I'd ever camp out there. I bet dry ice helps a ton

[@befmx31]

make sure you get some video of you guys getting that back into the cover!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Lol

[@primate2744]

Beautiful weather! Looks like a blast! Last time I was there on the ferry over, I saw some decent looking fish in the blue water area but I couldn't tell what they were. Gonna try trolling when I take my boat over next time.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

was such a great time!

[@billclark1011]

another awesome video. great info as we will be going there next year!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@savewithdavetidelandsford9146]

Such an informative experience

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnnyvee9486]

That's such a cool destination. The prep work for the trip is interesting, always good to learn things. It's great how you explain the dangers of diving and how you guys mitigate those by being smart and looking after one another. Looking forward to seeing more of the trip! Shame Paddlin Madeliene couldn't make it, she always makes the videos entertaining! Cheers!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

so glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the positive feedback 🙏

[@daveenlow1103]

Awesome - love that place, can’t wait for the rest of the videos.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

More to come!

[@joecorrero6763]

I realize trees might be a little scarce but hammocks are a great choice. They make “camping hammocks” for 1 or 2 people that are awesome and they have mosquito nets for them. You can also get stands for them when trees are not around. Just wanted to share. Stay safe and God Bless

[@KeyWestWaterman]

yea I've seen them before, they don't do my back any justice!

[@lewisspeed3041]

Great video,hope you have an epic trip.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I did!

[@lewisspeed3041]

@@KeyWestWaterman awesome sauce!!

[@jareddavis6572]

I learn so much watching this Chanel and there's always good action and recipes! Great content!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

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[@konstantinivanov1986]

The anxiety of prepping for a trip is one of the best feelings. And you always forget something.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha always

[@djsclanderson]

Good vid as usual, been watching you for a little while keep doing what you do. Blessings from Trinidad 🇹🇹

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for tuning in!

[@rassiesmithiii2836]

Awesome trip! My family and I made that run last July. It was awesome! We try and hit as many national parks as we can. Finally checked that one off the list. It took several trips to the keys to finally get the weather window. Didn't want to do the cattle ferry.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

its def tough! glad yall got to make the run!

[@charleshatcliff5588]

Can't wait to see this journey. Be safe y'all great vid as always. Respect

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@illaisland]

Lol I just found your channel and have been binge watching some episodes when this showed up. New subscribe for sure! Thank you for sharing your adventures :D

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@johnbonair3518]

With the fuel it doesn't matter what time of day you get fuel. All fuel pumps have to be calibrated according to what type of fuel pump your using. Calibration for 5 gallons for the average pump 100 gallons for your high flow pumps.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for the info!

[@OZD-mb2bs]

I believe You're right about the gas! Can You still get blocks of ice there? We used to get them in key largo at Rowels marina back in the early 90's and it lasts a long time. Sad that place is gone now.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

some places carry it I couldn't find it for this trip. I like the blocks for long trips.

[@UIWswimmer]

The depth of fuel tanks in the ground keeps it relatively stable.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching

[@kenishi8781]

Respect to what you do, love watching your contents

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏🏻

[@DrewJ79]

Great video! My brother in law told me to look up your channel and I had to subscribe on the first one I watched. I live on the east coast in Brevard county and spend a lot of time taking my boat out in the Sebastian Inlet and Indian River Lagoon. I would love to trailer it down to the Keys one of these days but I have no idea how to navigate the area, whats legal and not etc. I'll have to watch more of your content and do some more research. The keys and surrounding areas are on my list for some exploring one day. Thanks for putting it out there for us.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

welcome to the channel and love to hear you enjoy it! 🙏