Dangar Island and the Hawkesbury River

[@Bobbywolf64]

What an excellent little clip of how to anchor off of a tidal shore! I frequently go camping on a salt water island, and having your boat end up high and dry is a reality. I am absolutely going to use this technique. I can't believe I've never been shown it before. Thanks again!

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome mate, I hope it serves you well. :)

[@ApprenticeGM]

That's a great tour Stu. What a lot of overseas folk won't realise, is how brave he was walking alone in the bush in drop bear territory. If you do visit Oz and go bush walking, please always take a whistle and something to flash sunlight off, like a mirror or aluminium / stainless steel polished metal. That sound St pointed out wasn't actually a drop bear noise, it was a bird call (he was joking - that's his dry humour), but if you hear something that sounds like wind blowing through the trees, or a sort of bark or coughing sound, watch out for drop bears. A lot of tourists are scared of our highly venomous snakes and spiders, but it's the drop bears you have to worry about.

[@DangarMarine]

Sounds advice. ;)

[@SwampCityRadio1974]

Thanks for taking us on a tour of The Dangar Zone.

[@Seahorn_]

"A get a little nervous heading out to the ocean without supplies...." goes out and buys a sixpack. Ausies please dont change :)

[@DangarMarine]

I promise not to. ;)

[@Phillv8]

@@DangarMarine Beer is like 70% water or something..... I think? A must have!

[@felicity79]

Gotta get the essentials!

[@acsmanny70]

Nice vid Dangar. Nice to see where you have fun ..thanks for showing your Island mate beautiful. .great day. .

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Manny!

[@phishtacosfishingandstuff2677]

Best video ever. I'm not left with any chores/work to be done.

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Stus the man, he's the master of fire, beer, competence, understanding, technique, and ability. Also found himself a pretty nice place to live and work. The man really is a genius. No wonder his sense of humour is outstanding. Love your work man.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate!

[@ruralrider9961]

Was always confused when you referred to the Green Machine as a commuter boat. Now it makes sense. Love what you do, keep it up.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, "commuter boat" is a bit of a local term that I should explain when I use it.

[@tedripper8589]

What a beautiful place you live in, thanks for the great videos.

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome Ted, thanks for watching!

[@ericmcgary911]

I learn sooo much from this guy! Thanks for sharing.

[@PerrynBecky]

Beautiful island. I wish my wife and I was able to live on an island like that.

[@vetterfellow]

Capitan Stu; looked like your First mate Eddie wanted to hang with you. poor pup !!. You got me laughing when you need to get supplies and you did A beer. That is some beautiful scenery you showed. You have a great system to make life peaceful and serene. Thanks for the tour Mate, see you on the next one. If you feel the want to do another one of these, that would be ok with me. Keep on Green Machining......

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Angelo, glad you enjoyed. :)

[@rikkwakeupwesternworld9874]

The "flybridge" an excellent view on the green machine, you are an excellent tour guide, perfect video once again!

[@joemartin6439]

This just wonderful mr Stu . I have a cottage island in summer in a large lake . Love my Lund 18 ft boat and my 20 ft pontoon

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Joe. :)

[@forge20]

Been using that same whipping technique for over 30 years - I learned it in the Navy, and it's stood me in good stead ever since. Sometimes simple is best.

[@darenfitzpatrick1270]

Just took a 20 minute vacation, at work no less. Thanks for the tour Stu, it looks beautiful.

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome Daren, hope you enjoyed your vacation. :)

[@davidgray8191]

Beautiful!

[@okeefer2000]

Loved the video, been watching all your recent videos starting in 2020. I'm from and live on long island, NY, and love the connection to the bridge workers.

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you like them!

[@mikeskelly2356]

I was born in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island, maybe I should move down by you guys and feel right at home...

[@DangarMarine]

Probably hasn't changed all that much, particularly Long Island.

[@albertjones1386]

First Mate Eddie looks quite different with his short haircut. Perhaps it is good for him during the summer. Great video, really enjoyed the tour. Of course, I enjoy all your videos. Keep up the great work. Fun to watch.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Albert, glad you liked it.

[@1Longranger]

Living the dream, Stu! Thanks for the commentary.

[@philipthemechanic5782]

This is my favorite of your videos, just wondering around in a beautiful day it's nice to watch.

[@richardbeadle3945]

About time you did a fishing video stu

[@DangarMarine]

Ah, I have plans for that very soon...

[@Phillv8]

lifestyle level 1000!!!!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

"Its pretty leafy" oh how Iove the lingo down under;) I've only discovered your exceptional channel in the past couple months, so all of this might be addressed. You strike me as a fella who lives a sort of MGTOW lifestyle? Boats, motorcycles, dogs, self reliance, etc. If so, I'm doing the same up here in the U.P. of Michigan and very much inspired by your episodes. Thank you for making do with what you have instead of always pushing people to spend money and hire out labor. You have a natural "you can do it mate" vibe. God bless you sir ;)

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Glad you've been enjoying the vids and sounds like you've got a great lifestyle of your own. :)

[@MrTallpoppy58]

"Mildly scratched on that reef" ..... you dag lol ... good one. I caughty the "L.A." and "fly bridge" quips too .... did I miss one ?

[@clintonandliamlawson3820]

I just finished winterizing my boat for the year and your video popped up. It was nice to see someone enjoy a boat ride today. Thanks for sharing your area with us.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the vid. :)

[@tnbass2833]

Looks like a peaceful place.

[@DangarMarine]

It is. :)

[@sfrrob]

Hahaha. You had me chuckling a few times in this video, from the drop bears, essential supplies and the mankini. Something different, enjoyed it. There was a special on telly a while back, they did a make over on some ladies house on the island.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Ah yes, I remember that when then did some cabin at the back of Mel's house.

[@polygamous1]

What a Beautiful serene place to live n raise a family great stuff mate thanks for posting

[@dorflonnigan4413]

Great video, thanks for sharing

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Dorf, you're most welcome. :)

[@aussie6639]

Thankyou, lived in Sydney most of my life, and didn’t know any of the history of this magic place.

[@angelroman7631]

Thanks for the tour. I fill like I was just there. Thanks.

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome Angel, glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@Jer0tube]

This was what I was waiting for with your channel Stu, the boating videos are great, but it's always nice to see bits about peoples lives as well, looks like you'd have a pretty relaxing lifestyle where you live.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the vid. :)

[@davidcox8943]

I was fortunate to spend school holidays on Dangar back in the late 50s when my grandparents lived there. Great memories of chasing crabs on the mud flats at low tide. Thanks for the tour.

[@clayz1]

Everything else you do is sharper than your knives. Nice tour, Stu. Get the lay of the land, literally. I’ll bet you could see LA from the fly bridge. Watching your steel trawler vids now. Excellent. A proud looking ship she is. Thanks for uploading.

[@pbentley1]

Another great video. Not many people manage to record the call of the Drop Bear, well done.

[@stanpatterson5033]

If you watched the whole video, Stu managed to catch a drop-beer on video. Truly a sight to behold. After all, we don't need them becoming any more endangered than they already are.

[@DangarMarine]

It was a rare and fortuitous moment! ;)

[@gwebster6600]

Your on fire with the zingers stu.

[@kunoath]

Thanks Stu. I had a cruiser moored at Woods marina Brooklyn 30 years ago and your vid brought back many memories I hold of the mighty Hawkesbury. Cheers and beers mate

[@dicekiwi]

Nice tour Bud, flown over it a few times looks a nice place to call home.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Gary, it is a nice spot.

[@craiglitchfield1526]

Wow, you just brought back memories, grew up at Clareville Beach on Pittwater, and used to sail up to coal and candle Creek,, or smiths creek on a Friday afternoon and spend the weekend sailing around where you just filmed, love it and miss it, I always wondered why those pylons were there, and if Brooklyn was somehow affiliated to the American Brooklyn.

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelpage7691]

Nice tour...thanks.😁👍🏻🇦🇺

[@versatec1]

That was excellent ...Thanks 😊👍

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome. :)

[@StewartGartland]

Sure was Stew, fascinating part of our Oz. hope to visit one day.

[@hamiltonjames4]

Now we got everything we need just brings a 6 pack haha love it

[@craigc2721]

I’ve been watching your videos for the last few months since I boat my first boat. They have been a great source of information since the boat needed a lot of attention. This video was nice to see and explained some missing pieces of the Danger mystery.

[@doogiek13]

great video, thanks for showing me around!

[@HappyCamperTales]

What a lovely place to live, you are one lucky fella. Thanks for sharing your videos, I stumbled across them by accident yesterday and am now hooked!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Will have to run tours when the new boat is back in the warter. :)

[@roberthowell3906]

Thanks for the view, and a bit of history Love it mate, beautiful life would love to visit one day. Thanks always learning have a good one

[@trafficczar3366]

Thanks, I enjoyed that.

[@DangarMarine]

Welcome. :)

[@trafficczar3366]

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[@regmac64]

What a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing it.

[@johnwills9303]

Wow you have such a paradise on your doorstep. Thanks for uploading.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks John!

[@esurcylimaf4335]

A real piece of paradise Stu, Almost enough to make me want to move to NSW, Almost. Cheers from Queensland.

[@DangarMarine]

Ah, NSW, "beautiful one day, rubbish the next." It hasn't stopped raining since this video. ;)

[@michaelekberg2661]

Great to see that you've got the Summer that I miss! Winter is coming here in Sweden. Interesting video of your surroundings.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Michael. I'd like to film a bit more on the water this summer. I hope it helps you get through the winter! :)

[@tommyferreira2529]

Nice to see the area

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Tommy!

[@sonofedmund5004]

RIP the Green Machine! You live in a nice spot that's for sure.

[@rodneylee4026]

I wish he could have repaired it, it was a good boat. Hopefully there'll be another Green Machine one day..Excellent video!

[@no1conrod]

Always nice to see where other people live, and it looks a lot nicer than where I live, and warmer, mind the original bridge was build just after the house I live in was built.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, I do love old houses, they always have so much character.

[@michaelbugbee5931]

I like how you think about the environment on so many levels of being responsible for Living and boatings on the water

[@emrekucur486]

It is refreshing to see that you are not in the shop slaving away everyday! Looks like a pretty nice area to live.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Emre. I do get a tired of the sight of the workshop. Must do more on-water videos this summer!

[@vhostovich]

Thank you for the tour.

[@dennisreeves632]

You live a life I can only imagine. Way cool!

[@daynecowan]

Nice one mate, good to see it again. Will try again to get over in 2018

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Dayne, would love to catch up sometime next year if you get the chance. It's been waaaay too long!

[@kermets]

The Perfect Walkabout / Tiki-tour Mate.......thanks so much for that.....Im glad "no beer was damaged in the making of this video" especially when surveying the seen from the Fly Bridge....Classic Cheers Brett

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Brett, dropping a beer from the flybridge always results in breakage. ;)

[@stanpatterson5033]

I thought this topic was (indirectly) covered in a previous video.... safe placement and storage of refreshing lubricants. Disappointed that good beverages are still so highly endangered, when it's so, so preventable. :)

[@kermets]

Perfect topic for next video.....Beverage Holders......and there correct instalment 😊👍

[@calumaitchison]

think ive found a new place to add to the few i have on my travel list. Thats a cool view from the top of the hill and love your one liners. "going for supplies"

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Calum, certainly worth a visit!

[@ianmac86]

Stu, that was a great video. Your (respectfully) weird humor is much appreciated by many of us I’m sure. I hope to meet you one day to be able to offer you a beer. Take care mate.

[@carllarsen]

you live in paradise.

[@paulbateman3654]

What a beautiful place to live.

[@TheMako28]

excellent , enjoyed it here in Maine.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. :)

[@nordicdust]

Great video Stu, nice to see Danger, thank you for the tour.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks David. :)

[@jimmymeyer7758]

Very nice ride along, thanks for the tour..

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you enjoyed. :)

[@charlesscullion]

Absolutely beautiful, love the whole island experience and simplicity of life! Thanks for the video and fantastic information on outboards, boats and all around nautical info... Love it!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Chuck, glad to hear you've been enjoying the videos. :)

[@lefty940]

nice video a lovely place to live you are very lucky

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, I do feel lucky to live here.

[@zetacon4]

I have come to know how clever you are, but I really enjoyed your joke about how you can spot New York City being right over there if you stand up high enough (edit: I guess you were talking about the local island, Brooklyn). That was truly hilarious. You do have a wonderful dry humor. Thanks for this tour. I must have missed the part where the island got it's name. I will replay and see if I missed it. What a cool place to live. I see why you are such a nice laid back sort of person... the natural setting is very blissful. I would have enjoyed a better look at that jellyfish of death. It was rather small at the time.

[@KS-on9qp]

Hawkesbury River and your island are quite reminiscent of the river that I spent cruising on a ChrisCraft for many summers. The major difference is the salinity -- the river I cruised on emptied into the Mississippi about 12 miles downstream . More iron than salt in the river. Closest we have to an ocean is Lake Superior -- about 100 miles to the north . Enjoy your channel very much .

[@garyhahn1423]

Dangar Stu.....I truly enjoy your videos. Just bought an old 1988 Stingray 17 footer and put a 1984 Johnson 115 on it. Had to do a lot of work to both (and the trailer)......your videos are priceless! thanks for doing a great job!!

[@randyrenault1992]

Gary gratz on yer new boat , i just wanted to chime in on the johnson motor its a great motor only one thing i have noticed on them johnson if its the auto oiler vro system fuel pump / oilpump in one , 750.00 bucks us if you can find one as well the plastic pump starts to leak external and internal bypass , on my 90 hp i also just bought had the same pump with external fuel leak spark plugs were black over oiled :( as you i had a few things to repair, i put the 150.00 solo fuel pump cheap rebuild kits avail , and i mix my gas now :) she runs great cheers mate enjoy ur new rig .

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Gary, I hope you get much pleasure out of your new boat! :)

[@phishtacosfishingandstuff2677]

You can't do too many history/nature tours to suit me!

[@DangarMarine]

Have been thinking about doing more.

[@SirTrampe]

What a beautiful place you live mate ! :)

[@DangarMarine]

Thank you!

[@southo69]

You are very brave man to venture up to the tanks solo and without a gun. Late october is when The drop bears are on the move to find a mate before mating season in November and they are quite territorial.. Thanks for risking your life for us fo this video...

[@DangarMarine]

I know what you're saying Jason, the risks are very real. It's the main reason I left Eddie at home, he's the perfect snack size.

[@southo69]

Ohh definitely - I was wondering why you decided to leave him on the Island.. Made perfect sense when I saw where you were headed..

[@beernbashrc79]

Interestingly enough the Drop Bear mating season is precisely the same time as the North American Jackalope. =)

[@rayg9069]

The Coopers would have kept them distracted long enough to make an escape.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Drop bears??

[@justhangini6706]

These clogs are like informative comedy shows , love it 😂

[@gogs1468]

Great tour Stu, thanks for the insight into your home.

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome mate. :)

[@onehot57]

Great video Stu!

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bknut1676]

Classic, got "everything you need, for the ocean"....EBR...the "Emergency Beer Reserve".....It's always embarassing when you have to call the coast guard because you ran out of beer.

[@DangarMarine]

The Coast Guard is never as understanding as you might hope either. ;)

[@AC-vx3jz]

Have you tried saving a couple for them?

[@stanpatterson5033]

In Canada, alcohol on a boat faces the exact same restrictions as alcohol in a car. In the 80's you could get away with just having your drink in a plastic cup, but now it's pretty tight. Best kept tucked away and consumed below decks, or at destination. Surprising how many deaths (allegedly) are attributed to drinkin' and boatin' here. And it doesn't slack off in the winter time, the snowmobile crowd loves to roar around on the ice while right tanked. You can just imagine the hijinks.

[@rayg9069]

@@stanpatterson5033 Purely for fire fighting and medicinal use after snake bite, sun burn, motion illness, or dehydration. Saves carrying a boat load of other useless stuff. ;-)

[@Phillv8]

@@stanpatterson5033 in Western Australia there are no drink boating laws as yet! (unless commercial or charter) In New South Whales (where Stu lives) they can apply the charges to your drivers license, but he is not in the City so unlikely to be pulled up, and probably stays under the 0.05 limit. In Western Australia it is illegal for the police to breath test you on the boat, they can do you for "being drunk in charge of machinery" but it is very hard to prove! They can however get you at the boat ramp when retrieving..... They talk about changing the laws but the fact is there so few drink/boating incidents that the cost of changing the law has not proven cost effective.

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Nice tour! Flybridge! 😂 brilliant

[@doddski1235]

Thanks a very good tour nice place

[@bobsean]

Thanks for the ride! Looks like great boating area.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Sean!

[@john7017]

Great video, awesome place to live. I like the anchor tip to keep your boat in tidal water and retrieve it easily.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks John, glad you liked the tip.

[@chadstephens2797]

I love your sense of humour

[@seanwoolford5928]

i Stu, was in the RFS 20 years ago and was part of the fireboat crew. The boat was located at Patonga, and crossing the bar was a shit sometimes (now I think the boat is at Point Clare) and we would travel Brisbane Waters, and also the Hawkesbury - always refuel at Brooklyn. At the Hawkesbury, when a house went past, we were always on the lookout for "white pointers" - topless women. The Hawkesbury is a great place for fishing....Sean

[@DangarMarine]

Hey Sean, yes, the bar at Patonga can certainly be a challenge on certain tides. Yes, the fireboat is now at Point Claire. The NSW Maritime boat I used when I worked for them is there too.

[@martinravina6934]

Looks awesome Stu, thanks for sharing! Greatings from New Zealand, mainly because of your videos building up courage over my zero experience bought myself a 14,6 old fiber hull and a trailer. Looking to restore it and get an outboard for it. Thanks heaps and happy to buy you some beers if you head over to New Zealand! Cheers!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Martin, glad you liked the vid. Good luck with your boat restoration, sounds like a great project. :)

[@agfletch]

What a great video! It reminds to be proud and thankful for being an Australian. And it made me want to go on holidays!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Andrew, it's not a bad country when you take the time to get out and explore. :)

[@tomharrell1954]

Really great video!!!! You live in about the same type place as me. We don’t have any hills flat as a pancake. Nice place Mate! Enjoy!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it and happy to hear you live something just as natural. :)

[@Kimbeattie]

Thanks for the tour, looks like a neat place to live, i also really like the look of your boat.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Kim, glad you enjoyed. :)

[@Jonoes292]

Hey there Stu, I used to live on the island in the 80's in my 20's and early 30's. So good to see it again and some of my favorite river spots too! - I haven't seen the place since 1988 but I am seriously thinking I might move back one day .... probably to retire. A fantastic spot!

[@DangarMarine]

I think it is the perfect place to retire, I know several people that have returned at that stage in their life.

[@rolvon]

One of our favourite places in the world. Thanks for the history lessons, always wondered why it was called Brooklyn.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Ron, glad you enjoyed. :)

[@randyrenault1992]

thanks for the great tour Stu very enjoyable for us here in cold canada . Poor Ed he missed a great trip :) cheers bud

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Randy. I'll take Ed fishing next time. :)

[@luminair11]

Missed seeing the walk around Danger Island which I've done several times and much easier than climbing up a rugged terrain as you did in this video and still lovely views.

[@lazarus1313]

Thx. That doubble rope trick is usefull , nice habitat

[@fmxrider429]

Another awesome video Stu, thanks for sharing. You live in paradise bud. I spent my Summers as a kid on Mackinac Island in Michigan. Small island with no cars allowed there either, it's kind of special if you've never experienced it before. Not that I have anything against cars, quite the contrary, but it's just a very unique experience. I had an awesome day on the lake today myself, the cherry on top was coming home and finding a new Dangar Marine upload.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. You're right, I too love cars, but it's nice to get away from them at the end of the day. Glad you hear you had a nice day out on the lake.

[@billysd1696]

Great video thanks for sharing mate

[@Hvtesla]

If you didn't drink so much beer, I'd say you have a dry sense of humour! Greetings from the wet, grey UK

[@gregmirr]

Great job giving us the layout , to us that have never been to your neck of the woods .