Best Lakes in Florida to Jet Ski? - Winter Park Chain of Lakes on PWCs

[@amy4Tink]

“Gangster shit” Shawn and I were dying 🤣🤣🤣🤣 -Amy E

[@BobBroeking]

THANK YOU for catching that line! It is the single best line ever used in any of my 100+ videos… hahahaha Tracy is always willing to do gangster shit…

[@Hibiscuscalyxes]

@@BobBroeking hahahahaha

[@Scott45fl12345]

Guys 60+ going idle speed through a canal - that’s gangster :-) This was a great video thanks for making it

[@klote82]

We sold our skiis years ago before all of the electronics started to fail. Awesome canals! Those are right behind peoples homes, thats so crazy. I would love to do that trip in the future. My father in law has a sick yamaha on the lakes up in floral city.

[@BobBroeking]

That is awesome! Grab your father's ski and give it a go; beautiful chain of lakes! hanks for watching and commenting! Bob

[@jeremykg1569]

Bob thanks for showing us the treasures florida has to offer

[@BobBroeking]

Your welcome, I am glad to be able to provide the platform to share these sights.... thanks for watching!

[@surfstarcc1]

Home of "for the people". Morgan & Morgan has burned that statement into my head... 🤣

[@BobBroeking]

Bingo!!!!!! I did not want to name anyone's house specifically in the video but I knew Floridians would know whose house that was! Kudos to you and thanks for watching! Bob

[@Hibiscuscalyxes]

I lLOVE that Morgan guy, even tho he's a big liberal dem, he gave us medical m. LONG LIVE MORGAN!

[@connosps4656]

beautiful! thank you for uploading 😎👍🏼

[@BobBroeking]

Well you are very welcome....thanks for tuning in! Bob

[@dannymeyer957]

It was a great experience but a very short ride, thankfully we had a backup plan to ride somewhere else afterwards.The canals are very impressive and I would go again some day.

[@BobBroeking]

you mileage guys......! come Thursday... you can lead until you get your fix! 🙂

[@lakelifeandbeyond]

Great video as always.

[@BobBroeking]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And thanks for watching! Bob

[@surfstarcc1]

Love the canal system connecting the lakes, that must make for a fun trip.

[@BobBroeking]

Yes in our view it is all about the canals on this chain; beautiful homes and nice water round it out! thanks for watching!

[@Vulcanicnomad]

Good fishing in these parts too! Thank you for sharing your travels.

[@BobBroeking]

Yes, that's great the lakes provide so much enjoyment for so many! thanks for watching and commenting! Bob

[@lkdolby]

I like your new shirt!

[@BobBroeking]

Had to go back and look which one it was.... its an old won that I normally wear in the winter for some reason....🙂

[@JimPenix-u1v]

So glad I found this channel. Really enjoying the content.

[@BobBroeking]

Welcome aboard! I appreciate you watching and commenting! Bob

[@rocstar810]

Me and fam would like to ride with you guys on some lakes and rivers

[@BobBroeking]

Thank you for watching. I put all the data about the ramp etc in the written description that allows anyone to repeat these rides. Pick one and go have some fun! Be safe! Bob

[@anobody5708]

There’s a boat tour that takes you through all those canals and lakes.

[@BobBroeking]

Yes there is and that is why we started at sunrise to be off the canals before that tour started!!!! 😀 Thanks for watching and adding info! Bob

[@dodge33445]

I absolutely loved the chain of lakes when I went... We stayed at lake Roy. Rented a house right on the lake and it had a boat ramp there as well. .. We took a 26 foot cabin cruiser and BARELY made it under the bridges and through the locks lol :D

[@BobBroeking]

Thanks for watching; that big of boat would be a tight squeeze!!!!! Its a beautiful chain; I have done a video for every major chain in Florida if you are interested! Bob

[@LorenP]

Looks very cozy and beautiful. =0)

[@BobBroeking]

Cozy? Hahahahahha. Thanks for watching boondockspwc guy! Bob

[@interstatemotorsport]

you know some great place to ride. I dont know ion my body could do the across state trip in a day but you do great for a 40 year old 😎 I have only ridden in the intercostal and the ocean. I heard there were great places in land. we have our New Jersey trails but nothing like that. this year we move there for the winter 🙏🏻🌴

[@BobBroeking]

Thanks for watching and I am glad you’re enjoying watching some of my videos… appreciate you commenting you will Emory riding down here all winter soon! Bob

[@fredbunkley5604]

Check the transducer setting on your Lowrance. I've had the same issue. Every now and then they will auto select a different type of transducer, causing minor issues

[@BobBroeking]

nope, it was the brightness. When you accidentally hit the stand by mode its game in bright sunlight to get it out of the standby mode....which I did when I got home... hahahaha

[@jal187]

I'm in Hudson and ready to get off the canal. I need to buy a ski already to go out and have some fun on the water again.

[@BobBroeking]

Great Hudson is a perfect stepping out location…. Thanks for watching and commenting! Get that ski! Bob

[@brokenmedic9133]

Any of you guys near Jacksonville? I beed advise on sorting out my old ski that I purchased and I would LOVE to do some ski tours around our beautiful state!

[@BobBroeking]

We are not! And a mechanic i am not! ha! There ae lots of beautiful places to ski up there by you, enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKvPlauci9hmaNU and kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5LXfXmYqt6NeJKb

[@wubaru]

Ahhh jetskis…..the Harley Motorcycles of the open water.

[@BobBroeking]

Thanks for watching …. I used to ride Honda’s … St1100 and Goldwing…

[@tizzlekizzle]

Was stranded at dog island for 4 nights. Boiled water from lake for water. Good times.

[@BobBroeking]

Really??? Pray tell! I think I would have swam to shore! Ha. Thanks for watching! Bob

[@tizzlekizzle]

@@BobBroeking Ok, me and a couple buddies in high school. Parents dropped us off. We had 1 cell phone and were supposed to call them to come pick us up when we were done camping. My friend who was in charge of food only brought drinks, a costco size bag of Chex Mix and a few apples. That lasted us about one night. Btw, the cell phone reception was terrible and the battery on the Nokia died after a day. (someone wasted the battery on that snake game. promise not me.) By day two we were all really thirsty. I found a beer bottle, made a fire (had a lighter), and boiled the lake water for drinking. Well, I guess I didn't boil it enough, because we all got pretty sick after that. The nights were cold in the tents and there were pretty big rats that would walk through our camp site. I can't remember why we didn't swim to shore. It seemed kind of far and maybe had gators on our mind. I think it was mostly the embarrassment of accepting defeat. It wasn't life threatening. In the end we were just hungry, thirsty, cold and tired. Parents arrived day 4 after not hearing from us and thinking we were having a wonderful time.

[@BobBroeking]

@@tizzlekizzle OMG what a story.!!!!!! I have never going back to rat island….. I mean dog island…wow that takes the prize as the best follow on story on this channel ever! Bob

[@talkaboutwacky]

Those canals are so quaint. It reminds me of a lazy river at a water park

[@BobBroeking]

Yes its pretty picturesque.... fun to go early and have them to yourself as you go between lakes... 👍 thanks for watching. Bob

[@wm.4706]

That lunch box is Gansta 🤣🤣 👍

[@BobBroeking]

Exactly... what I tonight also! Thanks for watching! Bob

[@brucebasinger515]

Enjoy your content. Thinking of buying a set of skis for wife and me. Now in the 55 and over crowd. We live on the lake and have boat and kayaks . Looking to see what kind of adventures you can have with a ski. Thanks.

[@BobBroeking]

Great, we sold our two person Hobie kayak when we bought the ski; room for both in adventures but not the garage....:-) Thanks fr watching!

[@ericburch6847]

It's been a nice investment that's for sure. Mine is even powerful enough to pull me skiing

[@MobWithGuns]

Bear Lake in Maitland is beautiful to be on with a jetski. High quality water visibility. But it’s a private lake access so have to know someone to gain access.

[@BobBroeking]

Sounds like a nice lake to ride in if you live there! Thanks for sharing! Bob

[@picksellpaint]

lol! My wife works for "For the People"

[@BobBroeking]

He has a nice house but what I remembered most is the nice lawns and sculptured shrubs leading down to the lake! :-) Thanks for watching and for the comment! Bob

[@hines862009]

Did Butler and Conway chain-o-lakes in Fall 2019.

[@BobBroeking]

Tell me about Conway Chain! Thanks for watching. I think Butler is our favorite. Bob

[@Hibiscuscalyxes]

Live in dunnellon, hadno idea. Gotta go, thanx!

[@BobBroeking]

Exactly; head down to Winter Park and do it; recommend a weekday!

[@Hibiscuscalyxes]

@@BobBroeking oh thanx! Enjoy life, buddy, it sure looks like ya are! Ha!

[@InCaveEntertainment]

Log Flume - not Plume 😂😂 - but other than that, great video as always. I’m not that much of a lake guy, but occasionally - sure. Rivers, Gulf, Atlantic, for sure though

[@BobBroeking]

I saw that… my friends know it’s called “Bob Speak”. … you should see my texts that I dictate and do not proof …

[@InCaveEntertainment]

😂😂 - all good

[@dwayneroberts6616]

Oh wow some of those places were beautiful. Today it must be brutal to even find some insurance company willing to insure you. It must cost a fortune to insure it if you can.

[@BobBroeking]

Are you referring to the houses? I am slightly confused. They are protected from hurricanes to a big degree being in the middle of the state Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@shaunforcier]

Can you take other smaller crafts like canoes and kayaks on those canals

[@BobBroeking]

Thanks for watching and yes those canals are open to all forms of watercraft. Bob

[@shaunforcier]

@@BobBroeking wow thanks for responding so fast that is awesome to hear loved the video

[@vickenbastajian2369]

My family wants to move to Orlando 😊!!

[@BobBroeking]

There is a lot of traffic there! Hahaha. Thanks for watching! Bob

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Traffic goid show big empiers iff😅

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Magic kingdom Orlando fooruda

[@mm-xy9qe]

It is probably been asked somewhere in the comments, but is it only for jet skis , can small to medium size jet boats make it through there or is it just too small?

[@BobBroeking]

Small to Medium size boats can get through but I would go on weekday to avoid traffic!

[@littledeel]

Bob, what kind of shirt are you wearing in this? Looks great

[@BobBroeking]

The orange one? It is a rash guard/fishing short made by Loco Skaile. Picked it up in a local Florida clothing store a few years ago. thanks for watching!

[@littledeel]

@@BobBroeking looks great my man! Binging all your content right now haha 😂

[@davidpollard8866]

Loved video!! How deep would you say the canals are ?

[@BobBroeking]

Thank you for watching; they were 4-6' deep most places. New video being released tomorrow at 8:00 am. Bob

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Same as chef candles 4 too 6 feet inn past big 47 foit inwards yaghts

[@GiosueMannino]

everything's cool until you see Carrot Top with a jet attached to some skis

[@BobBroeking]

Exactly….thanks for watching and commenting! Bob

[@JD34788]

Bob.. I am new to Florida and just bought a 2021 FX HO cruiser. I would like to become a member of your jet ski group and do some touring and trips with you guys. How do I get in touch with you??

[@BobBroeking]

John: Welcome to Florida and congrats on buying a 21 FX...it is a great machine. Some of the best ways to meet other riders is to join some of the Florida centric jet ski groups on Facebook. There you will meet other riders and have a chance to do trips around Florida with the different groups. Then, f you like smaller groups, you find some riders you like on those groups and plan private rides. I do not do group rides and the best way I can assist you is by putting out videos of places I go. Each video has the ramp information and a map of the route so you can repeat any of my trips and learn from my mistakes... :-) A lot of that information is in the video written description on YT. If you are not an experienced skier, start slow and build your experience base in different types of water and situations. Thanks for watching and reaching out. Bob

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Best one waverunn spo rebel last soo long certain nkth but master ojw natal kill batees soark lkus 40 yeas basic msntece

[@Scott45fl12345]

Just Dinky Dock and the Maitland boat ramp can get you in those lakes?

[@BobBroeking]

Those are the ones I am aware of, yes... thanks for watching. Bot of those ramps and the parking have been renovated recently. Bob

[@Scott45fl12345]

@@BobBroekingthanks for making this video. It prompted me to trailer my skis from Ft. Lauderdale to my mom’s house near UCF. Took my 3 kids here Saturday morning and they loved it! We had a great time! Will definitely be coming back. Used your technique rocking the skis side to side to shake loose the grass in the impellers too. Make sure you have your registration, whistles and fire extinguisher while out there riding. The Winter Park Marine Patrol are out there checking. Dog Island was really cool !!! Thanks again Bob!

[@BobBroeking]

@@Scott45fl12345 Great!!!!! That is exactly the main reason why I make these videos ...so other folks can repeat this adventure and explore an have fun. So happy your family had a nice experience on this chain of lakes! Bob

[@mesdetails2847]

Watching you guys constantly fuck around with the intakes just solidified myself never going fresh water. Coast or nothing.

[@BobBroeking]

okkkkkk Thanks for watching... Not sure exactly what you mean... I have been stuck with clearing intakes in Salt water in the Gulf (seagrass) much more than any freshwater water...

[@mesdetails2847]

@@BobBroeking No way! I never have to clean intakes in salt water, never.

[@Mudcon]

How deep are those canals?

[@BobBroeking]

The main lake connecting canals were about 4' deep. hanks for watching and commenting! Bob

[@user-tz7fm4ci7n]

Bravo awesome video 👌👍 '"stupid gansta crap"😅😅

[@BobBroeking]

Thank you for the watching. Tracy and Danny always doing crazy ganster crap!!!! …. New video is out, check the channel for JOCASSEE!

[@user-tz7fm4ci7n]

@@BobBroeking Sure thing. I subscribed and everything, Thank You 🙌

[@JimNelson-kw5le]

wow B0b !! nice trip..and oh man! u can smell the money!!lol! im a trim carpenter and painter.... lots of potential in that area...lol! im gunna be in dunellon at my dads this xmass....planning on going the rainbow river, and more

[@BobBroeking]

Anywhere along those lakes you could work for years! hhahahha Rainbow river in a national treasure, not just a Florida treasure! Thanks for watching ! Bob

[@JimNelson-kw5le]

it truley is, mad dad retired not 10 minits away from the rainbowsprings state park....much different from northwest indiana where he raised us! ..we air bnb"d a house rite where the 2 rivers meet..rainbow and withlacoochie...it should be a good time..thanks for the videos!! theve given us lots of ideas for ski touring in the area!!@@BobBroeking

[@BobBroeking]

@@JimNelson-kw5le I am originally from Fort Wayne and both my wife and I went to IU.

[@JimNelson-kw5le]

im born in Gary IN .. raised in chesterton..., we moved to eastern kentucky in 1994. we now live in Morehead KY . we also have lots of jet ski riding . several great lakes in ky and of course miles n miles of the tenessee river . when i first started watching your channel, i could tell by your speach you were from somewhere in indiana...lol. keep up the cool videos...hope to see you and your gang on the water someday...thu=is year we will be in dunellon the week of xmass....manitee swimming time! lol @@BobBroeking

[@BobBroeking]

@@JimNelson-kw5le no way on my speech! hahahaha... I have not lived in Indiana since 1980....🙂

[@chadstevens7145]

I live in winter park

[@BobBroeking]

You have some Great Lakes to enjoy… thanks for watching! Bob

[@mikelade1272]

Invite us over shit lol

[@BobBroeking]

Hahahahha! Thanks for watching

[@jhickox]

Mexican petunias or Ruelia!

[@BobBroeking]

You tell me!.... I just know I like them... thought they were Mexican petunias like I had two summers ago - love those flowers that bloom new each morning! Thanks for watching and commenting! Here s the latest video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paOQenetZ8uJf80

[@jhickox]

@BobBroeking they are so pretty, I'm in Gainesville and I have pink, white and purples. I often see them growing wild around the creeks here too. Some call them ruelia, some call them Mexican Petunias. Home Depot has them.

[@jig1056]

This really looks like alligator water to me

[@BobBroeking]

I am sure they are there but this is a very sedate lake alligator wise than places we normally go..l as I told another subscriber I would swim in these lakes all day long… thanks for watching. Bob

[@jig1056]

No way.. I'm not even putting my toes in that lake. LOL. But I understand, it's what your are familiar and comfortable with. I'm out in the Gulf all the time and I know we seen sharks. I love your videos and really dig how much time spend out on the water.

[@BobBroeking]

@@jig1056 thanks for the comments! Bob

[@gtapache]

Im coming to florida to tow my jetski with my honda

[@BobBroeking]

ok...thanks for watching!

[@ericburch6847]

That's what I use, Honda Civic LX coupe.

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Honda jet skies 1990 too 2000 hjbda jes ski dud exiesr

[@bigm980]

My 22ft 2700lb bay boat has a 13 inch draft. When i heard u say “1.8ft probably not worth it” on a JET ski i had to laugh. U can send it on 3 inches

[@BobBroeking]

Yes plenty of experience on a few inches if you look through my other videos. Did you hear me say there was a concrete surface under the water… ? Did not feel like ruining my day that outing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYWQhWyveqt3l6c Thanks for watching and commenting....

[@bigm980]

@@BobBroeking hey no worries better safe than sorry. just made me chuckle! also liked seeing these canals, never knew about them. might have to get out to those lakes to check them out. have fun out there!

[@gwrulzmylife]

Watched to see how 🤔 you all treat other water users - but it was DEAD on those lakes! In the keys, all my jetski interactions have been negative 😪 - lots of credit card captains trying 🙄 😒 to swamp us on the water.

[@BobBroeking]

Well if this is the first video you have watched of mine, you need to know I am a very respectful skier, I never ride in large groups, I obey all /most safety laws, and speed is not my thing...adventure is... Also I am an early riser and we specifically started this tour early before the commercial tour boats started so we have the canals to ourselves. That is a theme you will see in many of my videos. Thanks for watching and commenting! Bob PS: Newest video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paOQenetZ8uJf80

[@Tevon93]

I find it interesting that older people always buy Yamaha over the more reliable Kawasaki’s or better riding seadoos

[@tcar32909]

By older, you must mean wiser.

[@BobBroeking]

Love this comment. I share the reasons I bought this machine in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a36wmWOwgbWSla8 and with 300 hours and 4 years of trouble free riding it seems like a great choice for me. I also wanted a ski that would not sink. If I can find a channel with old people riding skis I will ask this question and see what they say! Thanks for watching and commenting. It is probably my favorite comment of all time. :-) Bob

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Yes 1985 waveruner best 2025 40 years okd 40,000 hiyrs onmoter skill lije new

[@charleslink6128]

Grew up on winter park chain. Butler chain is better

[@BobBroeking]

I would have to agree with your assessment… thanks for watching and commenting! Bob

[@omidn2876]

No way 4 miles!!!!

[@BobBroeking]

hahahahaha... you talking about how far Eric lives from the lake in Orlando? We were all laughing at this news, because we all got up at o dark 30 for a 2 hour drive and he wanted to meet at 1000 so he could sleep in... we said we were launching at 8:00am before the boat traffic started! Eric made the day and credit him as solely responsible for the 60K views this video has gotten so far! :-) Thanks for watching and commenting! Bob

[@omidn2876]

@@BobBroeking good point lol

[@markweston3345]

Winter Park?

[@BobBroeking]

Yes, as the titles suggest! hahahahahhaha.... thanks for watching and commenting! Bob

[@mickelion6198]

Alligator canal

[@BobBroeking]

Thanks for watching; did not see any gators that day...I would swim in the bigger lakes in this chain all day long... :-)

[@Justifiedforce]

See any gators?

[@BobBroeking]

Saw zero gators on this trip....! thanks for watching! Bob

[@Ivar1231]

Florida charges for EVERYTHING…

[@BobBroeking]

Iactually do not find tis to be the case; cost of living very inexpensive here. Thanks for watching!

[@CrackerinFlorida]

A lot of 4000 and 5000 square feet homes but not one is 50,000

[@BobBroeking]

You need a bigger tape measure…. ! 4000-5000 are a dime a dozen I agree! The space couples house is 40,046 square feet - $33M…. A little shy of 50,000 but close for narration in the fly! Ha… Thanks for watching!

[@chrisregister8021]

That place is filthy with alligators 😮

[@BobBroeking]

Yeah maybe, probably, but I would swim there any day…. Thanks for watching and commenting! Do you live there? Bob 😎

[@JohnPierrotti]

Everybody is not like you are me! Gangster shit

[@BobBroeking]

Hahahahhahaha…. Thanks for watching and commenting!! 👍. Bob

[@Carlton_Wilson]

Definitely the best. Not like the Clermont Chain which is entirely unsuitable for jetskis. Yep, no reason for you jet skiers to come to Clermont.

[@BobBroeking]

Thanks for watching...not sure why you say Clermont Chain is unsuitable for jet skis. I have been to all major lake chains and made videos if you have not seen. Bob

[@NicklethyPickle]

@@BobBroekinglol guy was trying to gatekeep Clermont, ya just didn’t pick up on the sarcasm

[@BobBroeking]

@@NicklethyPicklehahahahaha you are right… I went through that comment too quick… yes Clermont is a terrible place to take a jet ski to…. 😂…. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGbagKmtoqiinpY

[@mattdavis4410]

Im suprised there's not more gators

[@BobBroeking]

Probably not as many in this chain as other more wild ones, but assume they are there as always… they don’t bother anyone. Thanks for watching! Bob

[@mattdavis4410]

@@BobBroeking yeah from what I've learned over my travels they have the fear of human ingrained in them from their over hunted days even a big 40 year old gator was kinda scared of us and his head was as big as me

[@danny-li6io]

Flume, not plume

[@BobBroeking]

Thank you for watching and commenting although you are exactly 211 days too late with that comment if you read above.... it is called "Bob Speak"... :-) hahahhaha

[@christophergee109]

Those lakes are gator infested.

[@BobBroeking]

Every body of water in Florida has alligators… I have never bothered them and they have never bothered me. I would swim in these lakes all day long… they are about as sedate as they come alligator wise… compared to the other 95% of my rides … ha. Thanks for watching and commenting… I appreciate it. Bob

[@johnkennybrook3746]

Apparently you have never been on the chain of lakes I seen 1 alligator in the 20years working an boating on that lake

[@BobBroeking]

Assume you are replying to the original poster… agree. Thanks for watching! Bob

[@CoreyJetz]

Florida man has a pistol always 😂