Exploring and Camping Crystal River by Boat

[@lancet.346]

My church youth group took a trip to Crystal River and Homosassa Springs to see the manatees. It was such a great time. Hopefully I can make it back sometime soon. Thanks for taking me back virtually!

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

I've been down the Crystal River before that place is amazing

[@porc1138]

@16:30 never seen the before either! Only seen em pop out, very cool shots man

[@TripSmith]

Pretty wild! I was lucky to get to see that.....

[@OverlandFlorida]

Looks like a beautiful trip!

[@ChiefDoesStuff]

C-Dory is back!!!

[@TripSmith]

Yea baby!!!!! Love that thing!

[@pjhandy]

Another great one! I really enjoy seeing the things you eat. I changed my diet and started fasting after watching your videos 5 years ago. Not bc I had issues with weight but I always felt sick. Thank you for forever changing my life

[@TripSmith]

Thanks PJ! Man..... wow, that's awesome to hear man. It's crazy how much eating habits control your well being....

[@KatWoman_]

Fabulous filming of the Cormorant and Manatees, Trip.

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Kat!!!!

[@JeremyP-121]

Yay more C Dory content! This is you best video yet. Your editing has really stepped up a notch

[@TripSmith]

Wow, thanks Baron! Glad you enjoyed it so much and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!

[@kwest1realbadman967]

Just another day in paradise. Always good content

[@theinfernozpw]

I've been to Chrystal river a few times with my buddy from work. We anchor off at the shallows and pretty much drink all day. End up being 20+ of us by mid day. It's a great time.

[@PhotoStoryChannel]

Thank you for taking me on this beautiful virtual tour...this what i called clean water and beautiful nature❤...ai..ai capitan

[@TripSmith]

Thanks for coming along! Loved it there....

[@extractedentertainment8213]

Awesome, I was stationed in this area at USCG Station Yankeetown on the next river up from Crystal River, Withlacoochie River

[@francus7227]

Bow mounted trolling motor ! Game changer. Going under low bridges. Maneuvering in tight marinas and ramps. Fishing. .. dropping the anchor.... viewing the water....

[@TripSmith]

Yea I know.... I've thought about it but.... Probably would invest in a powerpole first...

[@francus7227]

@@TripSmith Thanks for your reply.... Those are VERY nifty too because they can spin 360° as the tide changes. I don't know if they do or can adjust through a 4'-6' tide change. Trip I'd really like some of your thoughts about the motor. I am on a 100% course with getting a C-Dory 22'. In a few month or as many as 24. But it IS a definite. I've messaged "Jim's Florida". He has the 90. He said the 115 can inhibit getting insurance. That doesn't seem correct. I thought any motor that is within the "rated" guildlines is okay. Also.... You travel pretty light and I plan to also. Do you ever think that you bought too much motor and a 90 would have still been more than enough? Jim said he never feels under powered with his 90. I love your clips. I can promise you.... I'm NEVER doing a channel. I can't see all the work you do but I know it a LOT. Much more than I'm ever going to be willing to apply. Sorry such a long message. Thanks again for your very enjoyable clips.

[@bobbysmith7528]

The man, the legend, has returned!

[@TripSmith]

Haha! Yes sir!!!!

[@KleeKaiBreeders]

I live right by Crystal River. Love it here. Looks like a beautiful trip for you.

[@TripSmith]

Hey what a great place to call home! Certainly a fantastic trip....

[@DG8RS]

Spent many a day on the waters at Crystal River. You have a great setup man!

[@leinnaslone7022]

Another amazing inspirational video!! Amazing Love it!

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Nay!!!

[@truenaturestormers2525]

The eggs omg looks sooo good, nice job on the cooking Trip, gosh darn it, I am cooking now. Thanks

[@TripSmith]

Haha they are delish! Eat em every day!

[@jamestaylor8860]

Love ur channel. The best I think by far. One suggestion? Try dropping the anchor quieter. Especially in the residential canals. Everything echos and draws attention to you.

[@TripSmith]

Wow, thanks for that great comment James! Yea, that's a good suggestion.... Makes sense....

[@georgeadcock2347]

I thought the same thing...

[@jamestaylor8860]

@@georgeadcock2347 I’ve actually had the police called.

[@smudgey1kenobey]

I volunteer with manatee watch for fish and wildlife in Crystal River. We ask people to lower anchors slowly so you don’t strike a manatee by mistake!

[@scottbates5099]

Cool video looks like a good time. A long way from the overnight river kayak days. I always loved those videos.

[@seabreezeof]

Hey Trip , consider a motorized mechanism to lower and raise your soloar pannel, when you need to get in the skinny waters with low bridges depending on tide. Every inch counts in those situations.

[@grayevans3726]

Hey man, love the C•Dory adventures, keep it up

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Gray, me too!!!!

[@BellsRidesAboardSeaBoss]

New subscriber My new favorite channel and that bird was a trip. Thanks for the adventure

[@Zz-yomomfugazzi]

Your a Legend bro. Living the life!, God Bless.

[@adamnickel]

I haven’t tuned in for a while, I saw the first video when you bought the boat. This thing looks amazing! Been subscribed since you were at 10k

[@TripSmith]

Hey awesome Orig! Man, you are on OG! Thanks for sticking around my friend!

[@adamnickel]

@@TripSmith found you in 2018 when I was trying to figure out what kayak I wanted to buy.

[@cartopcake7699]

i have always loved your c dory adventures keep up the good work!

[@HeresJeffy]

Been a while since I watched your stuff. Great job filming and editing. The video looked great

[@TripSmith]

Hey thanks Jeffy! I appreciate you stopping by 🤙🏼

[@parkerardes5859]

What kind of watch is the one you are wearing? I like it😂

[@henryclark5486]

I will be taking my grandkids there when they get home from Guantanamo Bay on the sixth of June. Their daddy is a guard at Gitmo. He'll be coming home by the end of the year for good.

[@taythorn]

Drone shots were great! Very clean video. I liked the slower music on the drone then no music in the water after.

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Taylor! I appreciate the feedback mate!

[@kennethowenby2600]

Went down the suwannee after watching ur video now looking at crystal river

[@SlightlyMoreIntelligent]

About time I see a trip upload haha!!!!!! We’ll done thanks for the adventure:)

[@TripSmith]

There ya go! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@williamroberts7592]

I used to live there in Hernando Beach in my 36' steel trawler. 40" draft... we got used to being stuck waiting on high tide LOL!

[@TripSmith]

Hey very cool! I can imagine with that draft....

[@ADD_50]

I am in New Port Richey right before Tarpon Springs. Haven’t been up that way yet, thank you for sharing.

[@bassattack600]

Hey there I’m in holiday. I just bout a Silverton 34 convert w 2 350 s. That is in Crystal River and I need to tow it by boat down to Anclote. I will pay you to help me tow it down here. Any interest?

[@commonsensepatriot9450]

I really like the boat Trip. I see there's been some upgrades. Is there a video on all the things you've changed?

[@TripSmith]

Thanks! I love her! I've made 2 videos of the upgrades: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJOYq2eEeqqGhbcsi=dEJgUhn5jHTld5yT and kzbin.info/www/bejne/poLXemNqmtWpnKMsi=mi9s9OqeQ3vgSffJ Will be making another next month as well!

[@JWsGarage]

I could sit and watch them Manatee all day.

[@ironmikelaw]

Great videos Man! I want to get a Cdory boat. Im on the look out for one. Cool Videos

[@chased8628]

Awesome video bud! Heading down tomorrow to do a little shore fishing

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Chase! Hope yall tore them up!

[@truenaturestormers2525]

My God that is so amazing, Love the view of your boat.

[@TripSmith]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@smileysadventures3776]

I was just there about a month ago and those super fast swimming chickens will absolutely impale fish it’s wild to watch

[@TripSmith]

Now that would be cool to see them catch a fish!

[@georgeadcock2347]

Drone footage is awesome...

[@TripSmith]

Glad you liked it George!

[@truenaturestormers2525]

LMBO Trip Dippppppp. Oh Ya. Love it.

[@TripSmith]

yea yea!!!!!!!

[@nuelbaa8392]

Beautiful natural scenes you have uploaded in the video bro. Your excellent boat trip also amazing. Carryon bro. God bless you. ( a viewer from Sundargarh,Odisha ,India)

[@Larrythecableguy749]

I heard the scalloping is pretty good around that area.

[@AdroitJake]

Neat! My house is 11 miles away in Beverly Hills!

[@TripSmith]

Hey cool!!!!

[@rowdiegurl]

If you aren't familiar with them, maybe look into a hot logic mini for heating your carnivore meals on the boat. My jackery 240 can reheat a meal to piping hot in about an hour for about 20% of its power.

[@brotherskeeper2598]

Awesome adventure beautiful filming.

[@kamppbj4551]

Can I suggest getting some sort of flexible pole(flag pole maybe?) that you can temporarily attach on the front(where you can see)where the top of the pole would be just a few inches higher than the solar panels when you're a little iffy on clearance. Then you can see if the pole touches the bridge or not and know if you can make it.

[@TripSmith]

Not a bad suggestion there.... Thanks for that!!! Good to hear from you by the way!

[@oceandeepfishing4555]

Man I wish I knew you were coming here. I live right by crystal river. Would of loved to come by and say hello. Love the dory

[@TripSmith]

Aw man! You should have been following along on my Instagram story then. I was posting on there throughout the trip and I often tell people when and where I may be at certain times in case folks want to stop by. @tripoutthere

[@mapayne911]

I live in Crystal River and Kings Bay is the best place on earth. That bridge has claimed many boat tops. LOL Three sisters is night but Hunter Springs is very nice.

[@TripSmith]

It's pretty awesome.... I hope to come back when three sisters is open.

[@thomassmith8550]

You need a feeler gauge on the point of your bow that way. If the feeler gauge don't fit neither will the boat

[@TripSmith]

Hmmm, decent idea, but I don't think I'd like that on my bow

[@valkyrieweaver9004]

Dang too late I could have met you. Just found your channel when I saw Crystal River. I live in this county. and go Carnivor :)

[@TripSmith]

Yea, a bit to late.... Would love to have been able to say hello. I will be down that way again before to long. Best way to know when I'm somewhere is follow my Instagram story and hit me up there. Way to go on the carnivore!!! ;)

[@sector7676]

You did get me somewhat hooked on sardines lol. I used to think of it as eating baitfish with little bones and tails still attached 🤮. I only eat them occasionally but I do enjoy them now😅

[@TripSmith]

Ha! Awesome! They are super good for ya bud.

[@mrmotocross6819]

I love like 40 min from here

[@TripSmith]

Oh wow! Great area....

[@TejasFly]

When is the next 100 miles on a skiff video?? Those were the best!!

[@TripSmith]

I'm not really sure Reyes..... My skiff is actually for sale and then I'd like to get a project skiff to build out more for long distance adventures ;P So it could be a minute.....

[@stanhitch987]

I have a Willard Vega 30 ,brought in from Bradenton to Maryville, tn,1200 miles took 18 days,very comfortable seaworthy trawler.

[@DustyRhodes1986]

Those drinks taste like they was filled with water from a bottle that might have been sitting in the same box with some fruit.. LOL

[@mcscotty325]

First video I've seen since the lightning strike. Boat looks good.

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Mcscotty! you've missed some good ones ;) www.youtube.com/@TripSmith/videos

[@flslingmaker8612]

Dang Trip, wish I knew you were in CR, I would have stopped by to say hey and point out some of the local sights worth see. Maybe another day.

[@TripSmith]

Follow my Instagram and you'll know where I am and when I may be back

[@collindavis8738]

Cool boat

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Collin!

[@Imhan91]

Very good video as usual 🤙🤙 going to get me some LMNT.

[@TripSmith]

Glad you enjoyed it! Hey great..... it truly is some good stuff! ENjoy!!!!

[@bweikie]

I''ve missed the C-Dory vids!!!

[@TripSmith]

Yea me too.... I've got some more coming for ya ;) Any ideas on what you want to see?

[@bweikie]

@@TripSmith We found our 2008 22 cruiser last fall and I can't tell you how many times I've told my husband " well Trip did this and Trip has that!". We now watch videos together on the big screen and take notes! This latest vid was exactly what I love to see....using and maintaining the boat - how things work and best for you and food/cooking suggestions. I've gone back to watch vids on your solar setups because that is our next step, I think. As we have yet to do any overnighters on it and would love a multi-day adventure ourselves! Thanks Trip!!!

[@jeffgraves384]

You may have answered it before... but why not leave your anchor on the pulpit and handle from the front hatch? Looks like there may need a top loop on the pulpit manufactured. But seams safer single handed than walking around. Like the videos

[@Outdoors-pb2sc]

What boat ramp did you launch at? Thinking about going down in October.

[@NickNorland]

Love watching your trips Trip! Can’t wait to go to one of the meet ups. I’ll hit up the discord asap. 🎉😊

[@00griffis00]

If you dont mind me asking....what kind of boat, what are you towing it with and how much did you pay? Im in love with it

[@johnskipper432]

You have a really great boat; it seems to fit what you’re doing very well. I used to have a big old pontoon boat but I think your boat would be better suited for exploring and camping. The springs and the fish were fantastic. Diving and seeing all the fish was pretty neat, I got to say though that gar was kind of strange looking without his lower jaw it all looks like fun and we can tell you enjoy doing it.

[@TripSmith]

Agreed, that boat is perfectly suited...I do love it so much. The springs and wildlife are always amazing to me. Never know what you might see!

[@shaneeikenberry7435]

Next time you have to checkout 7 Sisters, the crack and the hundreds of other spots along the Chassahowitzka.

[@flyingninfinity]

He has been there in Chass before

[@TripSmith]

You mean this spot here? ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/imitqZloZ86UZqs&pp=ygUWdHJpcCBzbWl0aCBmaXJzdCBza2lmZg%3D%3D

[@j_rainsgoat3929]

Needs a kicker motor 15hp or 20hp. You have room for that?

[@kevinjeansonne1703]

Mullet Key is one of our favorite places to fish. Native Americans dwelled on it.

[@TripSmith]

Oh that's cool!!!!! Great spot no doubt....

[@truenaturestormers2525]

Super loved the trip With TRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrIIIIIIIIIIiiiiiiiiiiiiiippppp Dip, ya. 009

[@TripSmith]

Yea buddyyyyyy!!!!

[@bxbmbr766]

I’m in Jax would love to meet you one day Trip!

[@mathewgaines5095]

Awesome!!

[@TripSmith]

Yea buddy!!!!

[@SouthFLMudClub]

Id love to know what hull that is? With only a 115hp.outboatf shocked it broke plane. I need one... Is this a Ranger Tug 23?

[@birleytyer2632]

I am not a boater, and this may be a stupid question for you. But why does it seem you anchor in the middle every time. Or is there a reason.

[@OverlandFlorida]

That thing moves pretty good for a 115hp!

[@TripSmith]

Oh shoot yea. I baby her anyhow.... She will do 42mph ;) But I rarely go above 28mph. Mostly stick around 20-25mph

[@rusty2407]

Time for a new impeller it looks like. Also when are you going to bring that boat to the Puget sound for a real adventure among the San Juan and Canadian gulf islands?

[@TripSmith]

You may be right.... When the water warms up lol

[@amylovett3370]

Lainey would have LOVED seeing those manatees

[@rodneymatthews3944]

Trip what kind of watch is that

[@claytondunlap3599]

Trip love the videos. Butt never put or pull anchor from stern. Number one coast guard no no. Be safe and love the videos.

[@chiphill4856]

Why? There's no current or wind.

[@francus7227]

​@@chiphill4856 Plus.... You can see... He only "throws" to the stern. Then he walks the line up to the bow. Then the boat swings in line before he puts a 2nd rear anchor. Me??? In a "no current" and "shallow" place..... I'd use a single pole. I'm surprised he doesn't have a power pole on the back.

[@chiphill4856]

@@francus7227 10-4 I can see in a storm or at long term anchorage you wouldn't anchor from the stern, but in Trip's situation it's also about what he has available to him. Poles are great in skiffs and in almost any small boat.

[@francus7227]

​@@chiphill4856 Look at 7:52 The anchor is off the bow. He is ONLY throwing and pulling out the anchor from the starboard side. I've been in a 22" bay boats with a 150.... same weight of a vessel... with just a stake pole and a power pole.... In calm conditions, the boat ain't going nowhere. 90% of Florida's inshore water near the waterline is low current, low waves, low depth... Some places....anchors are abusive to the bottom vegetation when a simple pole will work fine AND the boat can swing 360° with the wind or current changes. Sure....You need TWO anchors in the boat for different conditions. But a push pole is a great extra tool. You can push the boat closer or away from the shore or hook the dock.... it's too easy to keep on top and too functional to NOT have one.

[@markhorban530]

Just watched the video and noticed one particular thing. You mentioned your buddy “Ronnie Mac” gave you the scallops. Are we talking Jimmy? If so (that’s cool. Good people) my nephew Mikey is friends with him (riding SX). And you need a few more people on that boat next time (us)! :-)

[@TripSmith]

Nah, not that Ronnie Mac lol Would be cool though!

[@deborahdoyle6743]

What’s the depth. Would like to take my sailboat there with 4.5 draft.

[@ericgriffin44]

Yeah we went to the spring that was closed here the bird was we went in the season it was so crowded no manatees at the spring but you can find them around the area but yeah,when I say crowded,I mean at least 175 to 250ll people ...around the corner is the house where Elvis stayed for a long while before he and right when he hit huge megadfame .it's recognizable from a coupkle movies,and documentarys.he would go deep sea fishing there alot .he was engaged to some girl before precilla.

[@biglakepress5788]

Glad to see she survived the lightning strike. 🎉

[@TripSmith]

Me and you both!!!!

[@johnrowlette7430]

I was organized like him once before I had children! LOL

[@TripSmith]

Haha I heard that!

[@taylor-eugenesimmons8615]

Nice!!!

[@1morecast09]

When are you going to the Bahamas! It’s 50 miles from the Florida coast

[@TripSmith]

Shew, when my revenue goes up a bit lol That's a expensive trip....

[@realityoverland3180]

Bet that backwards drop in with out a dive tank stung 😊

[@TripSmith]

Aw, just a bit ;) lol

[@oceandeepfishing4555]

Only thing I didn't see was your dive flag. Don't know if anyone approached you but that's a must. Great trip

[@TripSmith]

Yea, sometimes I forget it..... Shame on me....

[@scubaguy5455]

You ran into the crazy kayak folks with vests didn't you lol? I was there about 10 years ago and got assaulted by an old lady on a kayak wearing a vest. She said I was too close to the manatees and proceeded to slap the water with her paddle, hitting my leg. Needless to say, we had a few words, especially since I was a good 10ft from the manatees!!! I have a feeling you had a run-in with one of those crazies too 😂

[@lawrencetinker5560]

What kind of watch were you wearing in this video. Info would be greatly appreciated

[@TripSmith]

That's a Huawei GT Runner but I think it has been phased out and replaced by the GT3? amzn.to/3MsZ7yw

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

I felt the trip dip tsunami all the way over in Destin

[@TripSmith]

Dang right!

[@VirtuousFire]

I enjoy watching your videos. I'd like to camp or live on a boat someday

[@TripSmith]

Glad you enjoy them! I'd love to live on a boat someday as well..... Dreams....

[@KleeKaiBreeders]

@@TripSmith. Sames

[@truenaturestormers2525]

Love you Trip, 009

[@TripSmith]

Love you too!!!!!

[@pfoxp]

Anyone know the name of the book trip said is one of his favorites and he has read before and rereading??

[@francus7227]

Did you leave your vehicle and trailer at the ramp for the entire excursion?

[@TripSmith]

I did. Prior to the trip I called down and spoke with someone from the city or the county who was over the ramps and made sure it was OK ;)

[@francus7227]

@@TripSmith Thanks. Love your boat. Love your clips.

[@alabamaadventurer]

Do you still intermittently fast as well?

[@TripSmith]

I do! But not as often as I did. It's still very effective. I don't do it daily, maybe every other day.

[@hardrockminer-50]

I wonder how this area is post Helene.

[@heberportillo4161]

Hello. Could you please share with me where did you buy or what brand or model is your back deck tent? Thank you very much

[@TripSmith]

Howdy! Well, that cover came with the boat and might have been original to the boat. Most of the time covers like that are custom made so to get one you would need to take the boat to a canvas shop and leave it with them while they create the cover ;)

[@parkerardes5859]

What kind of watch did you wear on that trip? I like it

[@TripSmith]

That's a Huawei GT Runner but I think it has been phased out and replaced by the GT3? amzn.to/3MsZ7yw

[@parkerardes5859]

Thank you

[@cheyneymarshall6174]

I was wondering the same about his shades!

[@alabamaadventurer]

You sold me on sardines, my wife and friend think I’m crazy 😂. I like the Buffalo sauce herring steak ones as well

[@TripSmith]

Haha nice! Yes there are some good flavored ones for sure.