Coastal Cruising - The adventure begins!

[@TR4zest]

The jazz band sendoff made me tear a little, truthfully. You have had so many months of slog with Renko, and now you are seeing the payoff: dolphins at your bow, wild seas ahead. I am very pleased for you, Stu and V.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Brian. I'm going to miss those crazy characters!

[@bennettmonumentco.4791]

Agreed, good for you Stu!

[@ApprenticeGM]

What an awesome intro - you've raised the bar now Stu!

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you like it!

[@TheTsvboy]

Good to see the locals celebrated your departure. Do you think they are hinting at something?

[@dennissytsma3561]

I realize you are pointing fun in good nature, but ouch!

[@kevgermany]

Of course they are. Send off like that means Enjoy the trip and look what there is to come back to.

[@garywi.9299]

If you get back home and find a sign that reads, For Sale By Neighbors, you might have a problem.

[@truckingmadeez8741]

Remind me of ace Ventura when he left the monks 😂

[@nickmaclachlan5178]

Did you hear the "think he'll be back? Hope not" at the end of the song?

[@phrayzar]

Wow, what an epic intro. That must have been a ton of work.

[@flowtownfrowman]

Should be the intro for videos for a while

[@DangarMarine]

I did really appreciate the effort everyone put into it for me. :)

[@TheCaptScarlett]

17:23 "Pretty Satisfying" - another golden example of your understatement Stu. All the tears and scraped knuckles have been worth it - you deserve it fella

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. :)

[@barbaralane9825]

First 4 minutes of this video are priceless.

[@DangarMarine]

I was a nice gift. :)

[@ian-c.01]

That was a pretty epic episode all round ! So much going on in this one it deserves a second viewing, live music at the jetty with cool drone footage, a couple of dives and some electrical and plumbing work plus a sea life rescue thrown in for good measure ! It's all happening in this one !

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Ian, glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@liftmanleigh]

What a delightful send off from people who obviously appreciate all you do. Enjoy.

[@JBAutomotive794]

That intro was the best thing I've ever seen on KZbin.

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you liked it. :)

[@brettholmes5345]

Hi Stu, just gave you a dressing gown send off from the cabin breakwall Port Macquarie, Renko sounds healthy and looks good , Safe trip .. enjoy

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Brett!

[@hoyks1]

I want to move to Dangar Island. It looks like its pretty much a men's shed with boats, wildlife, fishing on the doorstep and a resident jazz band.

[@mitch_the_-itch]

Wait an hour till they are all drunk and fighting. Perhaps that was the old masculine version of the Land Down Under? The new version is where Men Glow and Women Plunder. Where beer used to flow and Women Chunder.

[@daan5918]

If we all just would abandon our apartments in the city and build communities like this

[@iantyler4045]

If I win Tatts.....

[@loganl7547]

@@daan5918 Not enough room for every human to leave high density dwellings and have the kind of space some of us get to enjoy by living remotely :(.

[@gregfletcher3358]

Having coffee at Soldiers Point marina, I couldn’t believe my eyes when you steamed up to the fuel wharf. Thanks for taking the time to say g’day. Have a safe journey.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Greg, great to meet you briefly!

[@patrickb2171]

Such a fancy intro made it feel like “Renko the motion picture.” 🍻

[@DangarMarine]

LOL. Cheers!

[@chrisgoodman6058]

The camera work from the drone was exceptional!

[@alexanderpeterduncan6975]

And suddenly after all the sweat and tears: Yes its worth it to buy an old steel boat!

[@DangarMarine]

Sure feels that way right now. :)

[@Stumpy_]

Been watching for a few years now and let me tell you, I'm so happy to see this, i can only imagine what you feel like, still work to do but a big congratulations Stu.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Ryan, it is great to finally be enjoying the work that has gone into this boat.

[@damienquinn]

That intro blew my mind! And then I saw little Eddie wagging his tail for you, and I almost had a little cry :) Grinning from ear to ear.

[@fulltimber]

Me too

[@DangarMarine]

You and me both!

[@philuresky2993]

possibly the coolest thing I've ever seen Stu, that intro!!!!!! congratulations to everyone involved ...

[@DangarMarine]

They did a great job on it, particularly given several plays are students learning instruments later in life.

[@MegaSkeet11]

The intro was amazing.

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Danger Stu never disappoints.

[@elstevobevo]

That was the best intro I’ve ever seen on KZbin.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks!

[@bloodyeyeful]

One of the top ten KZbin video openings ever!!!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks!

[@briannewhouser154]

It’s very cool to see you finally fulfilling your dream and enjoying what you’ve work hard for, and thank you for taking us along. Definitely looking forward to seeing many more videos like this. Great job Stu.

[@DangarMarine]

Thank you so much!!

[@AlisonFort]

Underwater shots were just beautiful - thank you😀

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you like them!

[@DuckyFuzzer]

After watching this for so long it's amazing to see this boat in it's functional glory

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Patrick, it has been fun giving it a new lease on life. :)

[@afatninja]

them underwater shots were amazing

[@keithmcdonald2571]

It’s nice that you got to dive in something other than murky river water.

[@DangarMarine]

It was certainly a lot more fun!

[@lancer525]

Damn, Stu! It's great to see you on the high seas, after all the hard work and frustration, and engineering, and nail-biting, and exertion you put in with Renko. I am certain that there are people all over the world who are as envious as I am that you're making this journey. And just as grateful that you're sharing it with us.

[@planbeeapiaries]

This video has it all. Glad to see all of your hard work paying off. Congrats Stu!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Yuri, I really appreciate your support in making all of this possible. :)

[@sidvak9700]

What a sendoff! Great drone shot of it. Now pass me a beer through the screen and I'm there.

[@DangarMarine]

Wish I could!

[@MuscatZulu]

Best of luck with your travels Stu. That free feeling of being out on the ocean with only adventures on the horizon is priceless.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Steve. Thanks for playing in the intro and looking forward to seeing your progress on the ferry when I get back. :)

[@stewtube1240]

That intro with the band was cool ! I Wasn't expecting that ! Great friends you have !

[@DangarMarine]

They are!

[@lesb3481]

That million dollar feeling you have while you're standing on the deck of your boat underway, is the same one I hope to have in a week, when my boat comes off the hard and I put to sea in Mobile, AL headed towards the Dry Tortugas and then on to Key West, FL. Congratulations on finally embarking on a real journey!

[@rgj5832]

Good luck sir I am also in Mobile AL small world I guess. I can be found running the waters around dauphin island from time to time! Be safe and safe travels!

[@DangarMarine]

It is a great feeling. :)

[@keithsmith4236]

What an epic send-off. Had me grinning ear to ear.

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you enjoyed it Keith. :)

[@keithsmith4236]

@@DangarMarine a totally special moment mate 👌👌

[@ProjectBrupeg]

Does that music happen every time you start Renko up and steam around or were you just lucky... and so it begins

[@marinediesel]

Detroit diesel's are just that good whenever one starts live bands appear to praise the almighty

[@MrNrg19uk]

Should buy a little audio box and rig it up to his ignition 🤣😝

[@stevenr8606]

What little Damien knows of what the future holds for him. The plan is to have REINKO hauled out and placed next to BRUPEG so that the BILGE KEELS can be welded on. 👍🙂

[@DangarMarine]

Not every time, only on weekdays.

[@raysboatingandadventure1277]

First of all this vessel is me. Metal, length and diesel! It's worth all the effort to now starting the best part, travel. Thanks for all the good effort. Enjoy. It's a long trip to the other side of the world, so I'll have to enjoy from here. Thanks again.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Ray, this trip is making all the work feel worthwhile.

[@00honeybadger]

man those drone shots at the beginning and the music...great work!

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you liked it!!

[@johnlong5343]

Couldn’t be happier for you every bit of this you deserve!!!

[@dmc2554]

COULDN'T

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks John!

[@geraldtonjjeeper]

Great sendoff.....pretty slack with the fenders!

[@dmc2554]

Yeah!! My dad always drilled that into us all our lives...."Haul in the bumpers!! Coil those ropes!!......" Ship-Shape was a phrase we heard.....also, "A good crew can save a bad captain"

[@krashdown102]

Don’t think Renko would dent very easy

[@elliottbruffer5016]

I love a build video as much as anyone else, that’s kinda why I’m here. But seeing it now being put to use is something else. And the peace and blissful themes in is video is one a whole other level.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Elliott, will be doing a mixture of technical and cruising videos as time goes by.

[@kristian5515]

Oh man - coolest friends, coolest start on a video ever, coolest start on an adventure - my god you must be pretty proud of nearly everything in that moment! Good luck!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks a ton!

[@2bitoperations]

WOW what a great intro! Great music, great cinematography, absolutely loved it!

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you liked it. :)

[@andrewbates3633]

“Looks like it is all happening now. Pretty satisfying” Good on you, mate.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Andrew. :)

[@markweiss6222]

Best send off band Dangar island looks like a great neighbourhood to hang out island life is fun

[@Servant_of_Christ]

I bought an Albin Vega 27 today! Woohoo! I'm going to sail and fish until my fingers bleed! 😇

[@DangarMarine]

Have fun!

[@michaelwhitmore8574]

Stu, your ability to roll with the punches and not get upset is inspirational!

[@DangarMarine]

Ah, what can you do other than try to enjoy the moment regardless of what is happening.

[@HoneyGlzedHam]

That intro! Good to see your neighbors love you as much as we do!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks! :)

[@JCrook1028]

Good to see Renko out and about playing in the water!

[@RAL1966]

Nice cameo by former Sydney to Hobart winner Ichi Ban at 14:41

[@sillyoldbastard3280]

You've got good eyes! Matt As old yacht.

[@warrenwalker9331]

The dog looked happy.

[@Com2Bo]

One of yours best videos yet. Very nice.

[@DangarMarine]

Wow, thanks!

[@tadamb1]

The intro was super cool. You have some really good friends.

[@DangarMarine]

I do, I'm very lucky. The trip will be great but I will miss everyone.

[@johnmonkey1874]

I think Stu should have a band play every time he gets on and off his boat.

[@simontyrrell8866]

Dangar combo is FAB

[@LoveShackBBQ]

That intro/send off was epic! Glad to see she’s finally on her voyage. 👍

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you liked it!

[@Bill23799]

What a great send off from your mates.

[@DangarMarine]

The best! :)

[@gregeconomeier1476]

Awesome send off. At the end of the video I realized the send off tune from the dock musicians was your theme music for opening and closing your videos. Even more awesome.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, they did a great version. :)

[@James_Innes]

Thanks I thought I recognised it from somewhere.

[@soundsnvisions]

I found this channel about 3 years ago when looking for advice on working with an Evinrude 150. I immediately subscribed and have been watching ever since. I'm so happy to finally get to see this video. I, along with thousands of others, have been walking this rebuild with you, and cheering you on. I was smiling the whole video! You deserve every minute of this trip. Thanks for taking us along.

[@DangarMarine]

Awesome, thank you! :)

[@LouieBanan]

Legendary opening scene mate!

[@richardcranium5839]

@17:30 that moment of zen that makes it all worthwile............ pricelesss

[@DangarMarine]

Sure does. :

[@tx5brent]

I was not expecting that intro, that was brilliant! Great work to everyone. Would have been interesting to stay in time over the music that Detroit was making...

[@DangarMarine]

Next time!

[@bigunone]

So this is a Nautical Walk-about? Wild bird bites after you snagged it with a fishing line and then try to treat it like one of your domestic birds, priceless!

[@DangarMarine]

He or she clearly needs a lot more domestication!

[@ThreeQuarterBrain]

Waiting for the “Renko” album to come out...

[@mitch_the_-itch]

For the love of god please dont give youtubers any extra silly ideas.

[@pauliesspeedshop3578]

Bonus track: Raw Detroit 4-71 sounds :D

[@CanonFirefly]

Wow, what a send off! You're obviously a member of an amazing community there. Enjoy the trip and your beautiful boat, Stu. All the hard work starting to pay off! 🎉 🛥⚓

[@bobuncle8704]

That was quite the send off. Well produced. Good to see you at the round table the other day.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Bob. I enoyed the zoom chat!

[@vtx2005retro]

Boy!! Reminds me of thr first voyage I took the second year of my boating experience. The best 5 days I had in forever.

[@DangarMarine]

It is such a great feeling to get out there on the big blue. :)

[@robpbandit]

Booom good timing stu, lunch break!

[@MikeM-of2if]

What an intro! Great group of friends and neighbors . Thank you for that underwater footage, it was beautiful! Stay well mate!

[@markolav70]

Love it Stuey !! That send off with all your legend muso mates was the best. I'm getting soft mate...was nearly tearing up i tells ya :) Safe travels my friend

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Mark. Sorry I didn't get a chance to catch up with everyone before heading off but we'll deifnitely do a meet up this spring. :)

[@waynesmith7410]

Up to Newcastle: Never let a chance go by

[@colintate66]

Love the send off, some of that needs to appear in your future intro sequence. Glad you've finally reached the trip of a lifetime, looking forward to seeing how it goes.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. More soon!

[@terrynorton3182]

Best KZbin video, bar none. Enjoy your time away because you’ve earned it. Thank you.

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Dan_C604]

Wow Stu, what an amazing farewell from your friends! It was really emotional and sweet. Awesome trip!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Dan.

[@edac1078]

I'm so happy to see you out boating.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks. :)

[@SoundzAlive1]

Stu, The Bird Whisperer.....

[@TheDangerBuck]

Haha that end Clip of the bird having a go. So good

[@DangarMarine]

Can't say I didn't deserve it. ;)

[@TechGorilla1987]

Is that Mrs. Stu on the boat with you? Is eddie back at the island? So many questions! I'm almost as excited as you!

[@MatthewBWebster]

I was going to say the same thing. A true Vicky sighting? I was beginning to wonder if she really existed!

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, she snuck in, but is camera shy. Eddie is Dave's dog, not mine.

[@TechGorilla1987]

@@DangarMarine I probably should be embarrassed for not knowing that Eddie wasn't yours. I can understand mum being camera shy. She should know that there are decent folks out here who would be interesting to know how she puts up with a bloke who welds in bare feet and complains about wearing shoes. My type of character. :D

[@MatthewBWebster]

@@DangarMarine Well, tell her we want to meet her!

[@rexmyers991]

How exciting to finally be underway. Incredible scenery. Thanks for sharing.

[@DangarMarine]

Our pleasure!

[@joecucch8261]

That bird was just thanking you for almost drowning it.

[@rods907]

🤭😁😁🤭🤭😂😂😂😜

[@quarlow1215]

Lmao

[@timbroderick6250]

Shoulda’ brought along an attack chicken for self defense, LOL!

[@DangarMarine]

LOL. I deserved it. :)

[@joecucch8261]

@@DangarMarine LMFAO !!!

[@Thomas-ts2gl]

3:51.." Think their coming back?".... "Hope not" LMAO What a great group of friends.. what a send off..

[@Bakafish]

LOL, now that's an intro...

[@Hissmannen]

Looked like well deserved happines to me.

[@Jay-ln1co]

"A gentleman is a man who can play the accordion, but doesn't."

[@DangarMarine]

LOL

[@markaoslo5653]

17:27 - 👍👍👍 Right-on! You've earned it mate! Congrats! Cheers-

[@DangarMarine]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gilbert6803]

The lack of chicken footage was made up for by your sea bird catch to ensure you stayed on theme!

[@rexmyers991]

WOW - INCREDIBLE opening shot. Thanks, Stu!

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you liked it. :)

[@jamesbrown145]

From no real interests in boats and randomly searching Detroit diesels to this 3 years later...

[@pauliesspeedshop3578]

It's a slippery slope. Works Cited: *points at my new (old) boat*

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks for joining us James!

[@andrewthomason3857]

Me too, but I wasn’t even doing the random searching for Detroit diesels. Yet I somehow ended up hooked on this channel, and Bus Grease Monkey’s.

[@ionracer24]

That intro music was absolutely stellar!!!! As a musician myself, I know how hard timing is. Please use that on all future vids. Loved it!!!! 💞

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Glad you liked it. 😊

[@ionracer24]

@@DangarMarine Welcm brother

[@fachu2]

Hi Stu, think you missed a golden opportunity. "Great Northern is like sex in a canoe, f#ck1ng close to water". I love Broughton usually punch out from Port Stephens. Geez you had great ocean conditions.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, that is one of my favourite weak beer jokes. :)

[@OldPumpMan]

Thats AWESOME that everybody came out to see yall off in such a cool way👍.

[@dennissytsma3561]

Greetings Stu from Homestead Florida USA, about 30 miles south of Miami and 20 miles north of Key Largo Florida USA. I am a fan and been following your project and all your hard work. You have accomplished allot with your many marine enterprises even before you began this ambitious project. Real nice to see you finally enjoy the fruit of your labors. The music was great and I think is a good reflection on the fun we power boating fans enjoy while on the water on a nice day. Fun video. You did a great job. As some say. "Good on you mate!" cheers and Godspeed.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Dennis!

[@johnnycop77]

A scale model of Renko for radio control would fly off the shelves. Stay safe Stuart.

[@DangarMarine]

I was just talking about that this morning. 😊

[@num1cheechwizard]

Life is short, do not waste it. Words I have lived by.

[@ThePaulv12]

I got a tear in my eye.

[@kenbryant2570]

It is great to see you underway. l have been watching you restore Renko for the past 2 years.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Ken!

[@krisanderson997]

That wasn’t very Grizzly Adams of you. Lol 😆 great video! Stay cool Stu. 👍🏼😎

[@KoonceTodd]

Best intro ever.

[@markaoslo5653]

Nice live-band intro! (and send-off!)

[@MrJeep75]

That place is gorgeous

[@stevetuttle5472]

That’s got to feel good, such a wonderful send off! Nice to see your neighbors appreciate you.