Exploring & Camping on the Peace River | Gheenoe LT25 & Riverhawk B60

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[@henryi9738]

This channel brings out the best of Florida, thank you !

[@OverlandFlorida]

I try to show the less than traveled parts of Florida. Thank you for watching.

[@randymcgiveron3268]

The less traveled are the best parts. Native Floridian here

[@dansmith8912]

Native Floridian of 53 years here. I live in hardee county on peace river. Gardner boat ramp! Love it!

[@OverlandFlorida]

Awesome! Gardener is a great ramp to search for fossils!

[@justincorne654]

I never realized how nice those boats are! Amazing

[@OverlandFlorida]

They are definitely overlooked.

[@floridaoverlandexplorer3896]

I like those boats, light but roomy for two. Room to bring a tent and all needed gear.

[@OverlandFlorida]

I love this boat. It's my second one. It's perfect, I've even had 4 adults in it for a river cruise.

[@luishi4553]

How much you buy the boat

[@johnnycramer5841]

Your videos keep getting better and better!! Timmy C

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@johnnycramer5841]

@@OverlandFlorida I skied Flagstaff today....snow was perfect!

[@dlos8357]

Good life. We had to canoe the 20 miles by hand lol. Was envying every motor boat that came by.

[@OverlandFlorida]

I've kayaked a very good portion of this river. It's beautiful, but I sure love my boat lol

[@chrisallen3741]

I used to live on the peace river over by Duncan rd, punta gorda theres a really cool rope swing at the railroad tracks

[@chrisallen3741]

I had a tarpon skiff 17 foot

[@OverlandFlorida]

Yeah, we passed it. It’s still there.

[@whitneyk5926]

Heck yea just found this channel I kayak out of bartow on peace river and did 80 miles in 4 days with some friends it’s awesome place but it can be sketch in some parts.. so fun !

[@OverlandFlorida]

I've kayaked out of bartow and 60 as well. Last week I put in at wachulla. The river was super high.

[@garygerard4290]

boats are too cool great scenery - wow

[@bretley361]

I've been binge watching your videos lately, you're really making me miss Florida! Grew up in Lake County as a kid, would love to go back! Love the content man, keep it up! 👌

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thank you for the comment! I'm glad you are enjoying the videos.

[@westonprather1931]

Lake county born and raised here too. Now living in Polk county

[@sumdaiyze4632]

@@westonprather1931 🤙🏼

[@poseidon5003]

I wish I could get one of these in Canada.

[@outdoororiginal4364]

I could certainly get into that. I love to camp and be outdoors. Thanks for teasing me. Lol.

[@OverlandFlorida]

Haha, you're welcome!

[@mroggio]

I'd like to see a video comparing the Gheenoe to the River Hawk. They both look like awesome boats. Great video as always!

[@OverlandFlorida]

That's a great idea. I can definitely do that and thank you for watching!

[@floridasaltlife]

Same here !! please do... Even just some detailed specs on the fish hawk as the Gheeno is online...

[@wenfritsch4647]

Many years ago I paddled a canoe downstream from Arcadia. Went fishing and caught snook. Great memories

[@OverlandFlorida]

It's a great paddle for sure. I paddle small sections to go fossil hunting.

[@mikeclassing5263]

And again another great video , boat looks good with the flooring .

[@OverlandFlorida]

I know, it's looks so great with the face lift. I can't believe it's the same boat. Thanks for watching.

[@slmjake]

Love your videos! I really liked these boats when stationed in Florida. Then when I moved back up to NE Ohio I invested in a fleet of freighter canoes which are the same....great cargo carriers for skinny water using small outboard. But I couldn't educate the regional folks and the business failed. This is a niche market for sure. But once you own one you see the advantages. Thanks for sharing! Rich

[@OverlandFlorida]

They are really good boats. Very stable. They aren't just canoes with a flat back. There more science to it. Thanks for watching!

[@slmjake]

@@OverlandFlorida roger that!

[@GabrielCox]

​@@OverlandFlorida Are these boats considered (or the same as) "Pirogues" ?

[@bubbatim2009]

Hey Kev, Did the Peace River years ago in Kayaks. It took 7 days but we did the whole river. Lots of fun. Great vid.

[@OverlandFlorida]

Awesome! I've kayaked a majority of the river upstream of Bowling Green.

[@lawrencecanright2541]

Saw a lot more than these guys did

[@Aricbetchtel2938]

The big gators are around lettuce lake to the 761 bridge...

[@OverlandFlorida]

There are some biggens there.

[@gregoutdoors7]

I have the exact same black storage box. Mine is mounted on the front of my latest camper. 👍🏻

[@DDay9000]

That's my old stomping grounds, born and raised in DeSoto Co, used to go to that pavilion in Liverpool and enjoy the scenery and wildlife. Fished in Charlotte Harbor for many a day. Love it!!

[@OverlandFlorida]

I love the Peace River, that's my first time at the Liverpool ramp and boating that area of the river. Beautiful area.

[@mattclark5480]

Looks like u guys had fun 👍

[@OverlandFlorida]

We sure did! Thanks for watching.

[@davidleekalbjr.3035]

Thanks for making this video. I love the Peace river. One day I hope to find a Megalodon tooth, but for 25 years now, no luck. Well, a few small, or broken ones. Seeing your videos, makes me want to record my trips.

[@OverlandFlorida]

I love the Peace river as well. I've found hundreds of sharks teeth.

[@colemanjohnson5442]

You must have the right job to let you have the time to do this.thats my problem I have a gheenoe just only get to use it on the weekends.but I enjoy watching your videos I really do

[@OverlandFlorida]

I'm pretty fortunate. I work shift work, so I have 14 days off a month.

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thank you for watching them. I will be doing some more boat camping videos.

[@joberodrigues9635]

Thanks for take us in the trip! God bless from CT.

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thank you for watching! God bless!

[@solkrush779]

We have wanted to do this and love the great info. in this video. Thanks for the ideas!

[@OverlandFlorida]

You are very welcome.

[@variableknife4702]

I've always had trouble convincing folks to camp in gator-land USA :) Beautiful spot, though.

[@OverlandFlorida]

It's like that sometimes lol

[@srok62]

Great footage of the river!

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thank you. I love the peace river.

[@dmgolub1]

Great trip! Wish I was there

[@Cyfi71]

Nice overnighter! I have a porta bote with a 5hp Nissan, Bimini top and high back stadium seats! I could see myself cruising up river with you guys no problem!😎

[@OverlandFlorida]

Saturday we are going to the Silver River in Ocala. You're welcome to join.

[@AutomaticLimit]

Really like the river camping adventures.

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thank you so much. It's a nice change of regular camping videos.

[@freeravenadventures6925]

That deck lay looks great. Thinking bout doing something like that in my little 13 foot boston whaler.

[@OverlandFlorida]

It's a great improvement. $34 a sheet from Amazon.

[@johnmcdougald1238]

Camping along Peace River has been one of the things I've wanted to do ever since I was a kid. I grew up in Homeland and Peace River was just a mile away. me and my friends always talked about spending a week on the River, but we could never get our parents to go along with the idea and be willing to pick us up at the end near the Gulf.

[@OverlandFlorida]

I love the peace river. It offers all kinds of adventures. From fishing, camping, kayaking, fossil hunting to just exploring.

[@gregoutdoors7]

Years ago, i did a jetski trip from Kentucky lake to the Gulf of Mexico, ending at Dog River Marina, Mobile Ala. Tennessee River and Tenn-Tom waterway was my route. I know what kind of fun and adventure you are having 👍🏻

[@OverlandFlorida]

Sounds like a fun adventure!

[@alexcruz7719]

You must have owned a gas station back then. Those jet skis are good gas drinkers.

[@mftoutdoors7483]

Great video.

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thank you!

[@rebelyell2741]

Attach a jack plate to your transom. And move forward with a handle extension. You won’t have problems in shallow water anymore.

[@OverlandFlorida]

That would help for sure.

[@JonLMcNair]

Fantastic trip! I hate the river was so shallow for you guys. Boat came together very clean.👍🏽

[@OverlandFlorida]

It really wasn't that bad. It was pretty fun. We'll be back in a month or two.

[@chuckstyes3196]

got that Publix firewood :)

[@OverlandFlorida]

You know it! Gotta love Publix.

[@kylebarcomb6192]

Looked Awsome

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thanks!

[@Cyfi71]

Thanks, if I was closer I would join you guys. Way up here east of a very cold Seattle town!😬

[@OverlandFlorida]

I got the chills just thinking about the cold weather up there lol. I wish you could join us! Thanks for watching.

[@EvergreenOG]

Love your stuff man

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thank you.

[@andrewlidster4336]

Buy yourself a surfboard leash wrist strap of Amazon for that kill switch. Way more comfortable and versatile

[@OverlandFlorida]

That's a great idea. Thank you.

[@paulspeakman551]

I've been canoeing and kayaking the river there for 35 years and it gets pretty shallow in spots this time of year, especially above Nocatee - there are places between Nocatee and Arcadia I've had to get out and pull my kayak. The best fossiling is above Arcadia.

[@OverlandFlorida]

The water is way up right now. I het you could boat all 110 miles of it.

[@paulspeakman551]

@@OverlandFlorida I always check the water level on the Arcadia Canoe Outpost website before heading out. Also, the tide does have an effect as far up river as Nocatee and even a little beyond. Sometimes in winter the river flows backward from the tide where you launched from and beyond, lol.

[@Acevedo.Family]

I’m moving to winter springs soon also buying a mako pro skiff you’re videos are very inspirational would love to meet up some day when I get my boat and check out the chain on lakes

[@OverlandFlorida]

Let me know when you are out in your boat!

[@Joe-dz7kj]

It would be good to know that you two are just good friends and not more. If that’s the case, this is an awesome review

[@OverlandFlorida]

Ummm. Ok.

[@GATORADDAM]

Pretty cool. Never been there.

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thanks, we will be back. We're going to make some more videos fossil hunting and exploring on the Peace river.

[@juanpinto5743]

The decking and the grab bar make your boat look brand new. Is there good fishing in the Peace river? Sounds like it’s pretty shallow and muddy

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thanks. It totally changed the boat. There is good fishing. We saw tarpon way up at our campsite.

[@milansvecak4909]

Rip Nav-a-gator

[@OverlandFlorida]

It closed!?

[@KDawgKy]

The decking inside the boat looks awesome! Do you have a video of how you did it?

[@OverlandFlorida]

No, its just 3m glued down. Cleap Amazon flooring.

[@rbnhd1976]

@@OverlandFlorida it looks good on there

[@robertkite2997]

Looks like an awesome trip !! I think my lil shipwreck can handle that !!! Lol

[@OverlandFlorida]

Haha. Thanks for watching.

[@marklombardi2407]

Thats a good place to eat. do they still have the shop in the back with the meg teeth & old out board motors ? the old owner had a big collection of meg teeth Dennis was his name i think. he told me his spots like 20 years ago.

[@OverlandFlorida]

We actually never went inside. So I have no idea.

[@billhedger3517]

I used to party out at the trusses

[@OverlandFlorida]

Awesome, It's still a party spot too!

[@markhill2279]

Great vids Kev...ever up on the Santa Fe river off of the Suwannee?

[@OverlandFlorida]

Not with the boat yet. I want to go to ichetucknee river. But I've kayaked on the Santa Fe around Ginnie Springs.

[@vettepicking]

Look for oxalic acid . It will take care of that rust stain. Nice vid

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thanks for the tip. Katie actually got all the rust off.

[@tedsell1455]

Awsome Trip i would like to try 🐡

[@OverlandFlorida]

It's a great trip. Right through the heart of Florida.

[@tedsell1455]

Bin on part of the Peace but would like to see all of it and camp 🌴

[@MikeS29]

The SeaDeck looks great. How much $ do you think it took to do your whole boat? Fun trip. Great scenery along Peace River, can you do the Myakka soon? Thanks for sharing!

[@OverlandFlorida]

It cost roughly $100 to do my whole boat. I used 2 and 1/3 sheets of it. It was $34.99 a sheet on Amazon.

[@OverlandFlorida]

Myakka river is actually in the works. I'll be launching at Snook Haven. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@williamknight7040]

What is the transom width and height of your boat? Also, is it more stable than the Lt 25? Thanks for the videos Kevin.

[@OverlandFlorida]

Itsmuch more stable than an LT25. I'll have to get those measurements fir you.

[@ar15gator]

Thx for sharing. Why aren’t you using your GPS ChartPlotter maps, or even the Navionics App on your phone, they’re real time, real position? They have the depths of the waters, at least for a reference, and trim that motor before running aground🤔

[@OverlandFlorida]

I'll have to download those apps. Thanks.

[@williammccaslin8527]

I like gheenoes, but I really like yours with the wood deck in it, did it come that way or did you add it yourself, thx for the vid.

[@OverlandFlorida]

I did it all myself. It's fake wood. It's just a rubber flooring.

[@bethsmith1003]

@@OverlandFlorida details please?

[@AC-rf9fr]

What did you use to cut the decking. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@OverlandFlorida]

I just used a box cutter.

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thanks for watching my adventures.

[@MakersGonnaMake]

06:35 just make a loop in the cord thru its own carabiner then you have a permanent solution

[@OverlandFlorida]

Good idea.

[@sopeVBS]

How do you like the one link system? The more videos I see the more I'm thinking we need to link up one of these weekends

[@OverlandFlorida]

One link? I'm out 10 days a month on the boat. Anytime you are free let me know.

[@sterlingchristopher4680]

Is it cool to touch another man's boat in that manner? They are both beauties!

[@RyGuyAquatics]

Not sure if you ever fish out of it but I was curious to know how the stability is?! I’m looking into getting the B-60 and I feel like the thing is pretty stable with 2 people standing and or sitting fishing. Am I right..?

[@OverlandFlorida]

Yes, it’s stable for 2 people to fish out of. It’s the most stable tiny boat. You can both even stand on the same side.

[@pawadventures5544]

Cool video.👍🏻 Can this be paddled from Lake Hancock down?

[@OverlandFlorida]

Yes. But you will have to get out more than a dozen times to get around fallen trees.

[@bethsmith1003]

Anyone know the differences in the lt 25 and the 16 super? Opinions on the better boat?

[@1997wolverine]

I always wanted to jump off that old trestle bridge. Until I caught a 3' bull shark right under that bridge a few months ago. No swiming there for me.

[@OverlandFlorida]

At least swim on a busy weekend when there's many other people around lol.

[@jeffmckinsey8769]

You need a se sport 200 hydrofoil on your motor if your boat is going up and down.

[@OverlandFlorida]

It was just too much weight in the rear. No need for a hydrofoil, just have to distribute the weight.

[@neicymcgrath1115]

How did you attach the grab bar to the hull? I just purchased a RiverHawk B52 and would like to add one too.

[@OverlandFlorida]

The B60 has a false floor. So I screwed it to the floor.

[@neicymcgrath1115]

@@OverlandFlorida Where did you get yours at? I am in Lakeland Florida. I believe the B52 also has a false floor.

[@BlueApe57]

This might be a stupid question but how safe is to camp or be around the water like that at night with the alligators? Just curious

[@OverlandFlorida]

I never worry about alligators. You just have to know in the back of your head that they are around.

[@travelingwithrick]

You wanna see the big gators go to the upper Hillsborough river. Be care going WOT on any river in Florida.

[@OverlandFlorida]

Yea, they aren't the biggest gators. But Hillsborough definitely has some.

[@johnsnow2347]

Kevin, great video thanks. What's type of boat (manufacturer) and what size motor are you using?

[@OverlandFlorida]

The boat is a Riverhawk B60. It's 15'9 long. 60 inches at thr widest point. I think it's a 2008. I have a 2018 tohatsu 20hp that moves the boat 30mph. I get around 20mpg as long as I'm not going up a river.

[@johnsnow2347]

@@OverlandFlorida Excellent. Appreciate the info. Is 20hp the largest motor it will handle?

[@OverlandFlorida]

@@johnsnow2347 some people will put a larger 2 stroke since they are usually pretty light weight engines.

[@johnsnow2347]

Ok, so the tahatsu 20hp currently on the boat is a 2-stroke engine? So mabey a 25HP would bump up the speed to around 35 mph, which for a boat that size I'd think would be plenty.

[@OverlandFlorida]

@johnsnow2347 mine is a 4 stroke

[@fbswampfox]

Nice video. I am looking at getting a gheenoe setup like yours with the same motor. Do you mind telling me appr. how much that would run me?

[@OverlandFlorida]

Depends how new or what options you want. Between 7k and 16k.

[@dmoconnellusaf]

Was the grab bar custom made locally or did you buy it online?

[@OverlandFlorida]

Local. facebook.com/wilson.townsend.3

[@robertthompson9455]

Do you know how to judge water depth by the color of the water ?....As water lightens up it's getting shallow. The darker water is deeper. Sand shoals can be fairly accurately judged by the shape of the stream.

[@OverlandFlorida]

I do know how. With the rain we have been having the water is dark with tanic acid so it can be tricky.

[@Motrin-Hydrate]

Are you guys a club? The reason I ask is because my wife and me just got our second 4Runner TRD Pro. We traded our first one and I want to introduce her to the “reason” lol we needed the Pro.

[@OverlandFlorida]

We aren't a club at all. Just a bunch of like minded friends that like to be outdoors. Nice job on the new T4RP.

[@675_Dreamer]

Would a Gheenoe be a good “first boat” to get into boating/camping with the family?

[@OverlandFlorida]

Depends how much weight/people and what type of water you will be in.

[@675_Dreamer]

@@OverlandFlorida 2 adults, 2 toddlers, probably around 500lbs all together with minimal gear. Freshwater lakes/rivers I don’t plan to travel very far from home.

[@hinyaboholana7521]

hello

[@chucksmith5002]

That`s the same boat you bought used it cleaned up nice you took out the center well but it had a Honda 20 hp. what happened to that . I have been in that river and found a lot of Sharks Teeth .

[@OverlandFlorida]

That's the same boat. I gave it a makeover and a fresh engine. So far it's been a great boat.

[@royfenner7256]

Where did you leave your vehicle? I’m looking to do the same this weekend

[@OverlandFlorida]

There’s a public boat ramp near navigators bar and grill.

[@anthonymurphy1624]

I wonder how a flat bottom aluminum boat would do on the river?

[@OverlandFlorida]

It would do great. That's mostly what you'd find out there.

[@levistandley1505]

Those safety power cut-off leads are designed to go around the wrist, just on the watch risks it falling off potentially.

[@WBracknell]

Are you concerned about gators when you camp?

[@OverlandFlorida]

Not usually. We do see them almost every trip.

[@Ant_McD]

When do you host fossil hunting meets?

[@OverlandFlorida]

I can.

[@johnwootton836]

Which one would you buy - and why?

[@OverlandFlorida]

Riverhawk. It's wider, more room, much more stable. It's all composit, so no rotting.

[@westonprather1931]

See anyone using a long tail mud motor set up? Just curious because that is what I'm running on my 14 foot v Hull

[@OverlandFlorida]

I never see those out anywhere. I do see surface drives every now and then.

[@westonprather1931]

Ok thanks thinking of getting out there with it

[@OverlandFlorida]

@@westonprather1931 it would do just fine.

[@westonprather1931]

I'll give it a try soon

[@edubz6530]

Yall in my backyard

[@OverlandFlorida]

You have a nice back yard haha.

[@whoogoesthere]

What type of boat is that sir?

[@OverlandFlorida]

Riverhawk B60.

[@whoogoesthere]

@@OverlandFlorida Ty sir

[@brandonnoone176]

Do you still hit the river up looking for fossils?

[@OverlandFlorida]

Yes. But with the rainy season coming, the water level will be too high.

[@brandonnoone176]

@@OverlandFlorida right on, I just picked up a beautiful gheenoe that I finally completed and will start fossil hunting like you👍

[@ifishforfoodnottrophys7483]

Where can I buy a River hawk boat do u have a link

[@OverlandFlorida]

You can only find them used. Check FB market place.

[@user-fm2ht1vf4o]

Are there crocodiles there?

[@OverlandFlorida]

No there are not.

[@joea3235]

You need sand poles

[@OverlandFlorida]

Yeah, for sure. I had one with my old boat. I need to make some more.

[@anthonymurphy1624]

I was getting excited about the river until you mention alligator!😕

[@OverlandFlorida]

There's always alligators out and about in Florida's waterways.

[@jreed8432]

Thats not firewood, thats kindling...... the whole front of the boat should be filled with wood!

[@OverlandFlorida]

We just needed enough wood to cook with. Thanks for watching!

[@anthonygalle8945]

Where is a good place to get a river hawk

[@OverlandFlorida]

Look up Santee boats. Riverhawk is out of business.

[@Dmitziskiff17]

Brah if you want fossils go between gardner boat ramp and Arcadia

[@OverlandFlorida]

I know, I'm trying to find spots with the boat. Most you have to kayak or canoe and even walk at that.

[@Dmitziskiff17]

@@OverlandFlorida it's still deep enough I actually ran my 17 ft mitzi skiff today

[@OverlandFlorida]

@@Dmitziskiff17 good news. Thanks.

[@Dmitziskiff17]

@@OverlandFlorida if you come out again hit me up I actually live here in Arcadia

[@OverlandFlorida]

@@Dmitziskiff17 I might actually go next Thursday.

[@dannilaser16]

No fishing?

[@OverlandFlorida]

Allan did where we set up camp.

[@charlesmallow4835]

How is the "AMAZON SEADECK" holding up?

[@OverlandFlorida]

Ehhh. I'd probably still buy it. But it's bleeding the dye from the sea deck. So the bottom of your feet turn brown and whatever touches it.

[@dannilaser16]

I wouldn’t camp where there are oilygetters and snikes. No way I could sleep.

[@OverlandFlorida]

They aren't that bad. They tent to leave humans alone.

[@stacymirba1433]

How can you camp with all those alligators around you?

[@OverlandFlorida]

It wasn't bad at all.

[@WBracknell]

Where is Katie?

[@OverlandFlorida]

She doesn't like camping like this.