First Offshore Crossing on Mini Yacht - C-Dory 22

[@craigdouglasmartens7037]

Hey! I spent my life around boats, 5 years as a cadet deck officer, and 1 trip as a 3/O, farmer and instrumentation sales engineer with 24 years as a performing guitarist singer in several bluegrass, country and show band's as well as a solo singer, writer guitarist. So your channel ticks many boxes for me. Absolutely love your little ship and want one for my missus and I. We live in KwaZulu Natal with some nice inland dams, estuaries and 2 large harbours. The coast is very dangerous with a strong 7 knot current running Southwest wards and when flowing against a strong Southwester the famous 1 in a hundred year rogue waves form causing many shipping disasters over the years. We'll done and keep 'em comin'!

[@waden404]

The 'role playing' is a GREAT thing to do Trip. As a former Deputy Sheriff, i did the same thing. The restaurant thing u mentioned...atra boy. To this day, i REFUSE to put my back to any entrance/door.

[@TripSmith]

Absolutely. Yea, I'm kinda the same way.

[@sk8xaq]

And then Trip got a lifetime supply of windshield wipers in the mail. This is awesome to see. Congratulations, Trip!

[@TripSmith]

Heck yea! I'd take that sponsorship! lol Thanks sk8!

[@garylukoski5136]

Re-hydrated chicken hearts? To each his own, but I almost hurled watching you eat those.

[@Edwards843]

I had to skip a min or two. 😂😂😂

[@tylerraby7990]

I'd try it but I'm sure I'd puke

[@TripSmith]

Aw cmon yall! That's the good stuff!

[@alanballard3815]

I did it in a Catalina 22 three years ago and had a blast. Definitely a long day in that slow boat!

[@timgaughf1568]

Chicken hearts are delish.

[@erickitty5546]

I love to see how enthusiastic you are about this adventure. You’re a great soul. You belong on the water. Safe travels my friend.

[@TripSmith]

I sure do belong on the water!!! Thank you Eric.

[@Captain_Clark_CDoryAdventures]

The music, the Dory, the backing skills...... SPOT ON MY MAN!!! (Tape > CPAP) 😎👍

[@TripSmith]

Haha! THanks man!!!! Oh yea, tape works ;)

[@kmcclarney]

Thank you so much for taking us on these adventures

[@TripSmith]

You're welcome! THanks for coming along!

[@stephen-thewanderer4007]

These are the adventures that grow your channel. Good stuff.

[@TripSmith]

No doubt Stephen! I need to make more of them happen ;0

[@stephen-thewanderer4007]

@@TripSmith did you send me a number to text for a prize? Or is someone scamming me?

[@TripSmith]

@@stephen-thewanderer4007 Spam.... Sorry man, trying to get rid of it. Report that comment 👍

[@DeanSchumacher]

Trip you should do the FL TO BAHAMAS trip it's awesome think it's around 90miles or something like that thanks for the great content

[@TripSmith]

Oh i sure hope to make it happen Deano ;) You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@sharonbraselton3135]

45 miles

[@stephen-collins]

As nice as it is, it's kinda funny to hear you reminisce so fondly about making that silk liner. I used to hate it when my mama would drag me into that Hancock fabric store by the Piggly Wiggly when I was a kid.

[@TripSmith]

Yep. It was Hankcock!!! It's good to reminisce.....

[@jimh.5286]

Yep, I too love my 2006 C-Dory 22. As you said, I've "gone to, like, yacht status!" Yesiree, it's "serious man stuff, like I'm a sailor!" Yep!😃

[@TripSmith]

Ha awesome!!!! Love it Jim!!!!

[@jmacmanus4445]

When doing solo open water crossings, perhaps you should "snap into" a connecting life-line for when you venture outside the cockpit...a 30 foot tether connecting you to the boat in the event that you tumble overboard. Use a simple light cord with a carabiner on the end that you can snap onto a loop on your life jacket. In the wind and a strong current, you could find yourself separated from the boat pretty quick.

[@jamiehackney4420]

I am glad I found your channel. Fun videos, awesome boat and the best part is you cruise local areas I can relate to. I lived in Tallahassee FL. for 33 years, lived in North Ga the last 22 years. When I come to Florida I like fishing with my buddies that keep their boats in Carrabelle.

[@TripSmith]

I'm glad you found it as well, welcome aboard!

[@northwestmarineindustries]

Another awesome adventure, Trip! Our favorite part is seeing how much you absolutely love and appreciate the boat life. You do it well! Thanks for the mention… always happy to support you!

[@TripSmith]

Oh yea, I totally love the boat life!!!! Thank you for the support. So cool to be able to work with the folks who made this awesome vessel.....

[@cjleon1104]

Gotta say I don't think I'll ever have the opportunity to do something like this awesome adventure but the way you put your videos together (like this) really let's us experience it right along with you as if we were right there. Cant wait for the next one! Oh, chicken hearts.... no thanks 😒🤢

[@TripSmith]

Well, glad you enjoyed following along CJ. Haha, the hearts really are good....

[@mikemcintosh4321]

Nice! That must be the coolest thing to be out there just you and the gulf , you should be proud.

[@TripSmith]

It was pretty cool.... I'm very happy I was able to take that adventure....

[@JeremyP-121]

Super cool C-dory found someone on youtube that loves there boat that was bought used, meaning they didn’t get your money. And the liked your work so they are throwing you a few bones for the fuel! I mean I never heard of C-dory until I found your channel. So free marketing for them I guess

[@TripSmith]

Yes, that is very cool of C-Dory to help out the channel in that way.... Great free marketing!!!!

[@waden404]

Thats sunset....amazing. Thnx for bringing us along.

[@TripSmith]

Sure was Wade......

[@ncwarrior62]

Glad to see u back out on the water!!

[@TripSmith]

Heck yea!

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

That boat handles well in heavy surf. Good job. I met some guys coming down the Mississippi river with a C-Dory 18 with twin 40 four strokes. She ran smooth.

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Chief 2. Yanmar dusels 40 hp disel e s

[@kn4mows67]

I bought 2 of the small fans through your link...Love them!!! amazing in a hammock, or anywhere1

[@freakfly23]

I used to fly into dog island. There is a 2,600' grass strip there. Beautiful area.

[@TripSmith]

I'd love to fly into there.... Must be gorgeous!

[@jamesmichael3998]

Looks like this'll be exciting appears you need some windshield wipers good luck. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞

[@tylerraby7990]

Cant wait for the next video ! Absolutely love watching your adventures man honestly such a great pass time lol. I'm tryna be like you my-boi

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Tyler! Just live it up as best you can bud.

[@dougscarabin1]

You can tear a boat up quick at the landings there. Just look at all the different colors on the ramp docks there lol. Almost every boat has left a piece of itself on those docks ( including mine)

[@mikemaness20204]

Sweet adventure man I love the c dory

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Mike! Me too!

[@deanc.5984]

I'm here 4 the Cdory 😉👍

[@TripSmith]

I hear ya! Taking her out for three day tomorrow for ya 😎👍

[@stevenisbet5647]

We have horse flies here in South Carolina....fly swatter on board is a must!

[@TheOregonianPNW]

Im heading out on my paddleboard Sunday, headed up the mountain and down a lake. we getting out there! Woo! Tryin' to do a catch and cook with some kokanee salmon. And a few trip dips gotta happen. Cant wait for the next video! Stay safe out there.

[@TripSmith]

Oh very nice! ENjoy it!

[@chucksmith5002]

You need to do like Zoffinger he carries one of them Bug Zappers that look like a Tennis Racket for Yellow Flies. Check him out he just finished the Great Loop. Trip you know if you carry some Rainx windshield cleaner and put some on a sponge and wipe the windows every great once in awhile the water will bead up and run off as long as your moving. Enjoyed it Trip

[@stevedvorak6188]

Hey, he retired/took long break from the Loop in NC.. last saw possibly selling boat. Haven't kept tab on Mike, see if he continues..

[@TripSmith]

Yea one of those would be cool lol I need to RainX as well....

[@andy-ec8xv]

I think that may be my first boat. I also think I will never sleep with tape on my mouth. Super cool voyage!

[@morbidfollower]

pretty sweet rig man. I enjoy sailing, but anything that gets you out on the water for some adventures is awesome.

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Jason! Agreed my friend!

[@jaredhalliburton4959]

Living the dream brother!! Keep it up!!

[@TripSmith]

Doing my best!

[@mikerossman9863]

Did it in a 26 foot center console. Pascagoula to Panama City then across. Bad thing was I had to come back, I should have phoned a friend to get the truck n trailer and get us.

[@TripSmith]

Ha! Yea, back tracking isn't near as much fun.... I've done it and it just isnt..... lol

[@richardkurtz9661]

If I were doing these types of trips in that boat I'd have an autopilot and a kicker motor. Besides that, I can't wait to do this in a few years.

[@aimeeg11]

I have the Anchor Suit and it's amazing. Unfortunately I think they only have products for a Danforth/fluke type anchors. Maybe they will expand the product line!

[@nasanction]

If you put a piece of fuel line connecting the bottom of both tanks w/ a shutoff valve between, it will make your fuel management much easier. ;)

[@the904redfishangler7]

That’s awesome man. Saw your boat parked on the side of the road in steinhatchee last weekend

[@TripSmith]

Thanks man! Yep, she was there ;)

[@caseyness5593]

I imagine that was fun I noticed that interior is wood must be 06 I transitioned to all Glass interiors in 07 very curious how you care for your wood interior in such a humid climate thanks trip new subscriber here former builder

[@marcuswray1797]

That was awesome!

[@TripSmith]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cowone7146]

Good stuff Trip

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Cow!!!!

[@jamiehackney4420]

Nothing like the sunsets in Carrabelle FL.

[@TripSmith]

Yea buddy!

[@nicholas_s_clay]

Trip, I’ve been watching your videos for probably 5 years I think this has been my favorite one! Looks like so much fun. When do we get to see the rest of your trip and the cross back?

[@wadeprice9417]

Should put some those Air Ride Seats to deal with choppy water,worth their weight in gold.

[@valkyrieweaver9004]

Have you done the trip from Ft Meyers to Key West? I hear there is a ferry that does that but would love to see a crossing of it also

[@TripSmith]

I haven't been on that ferry specifically... But I have been on the water from Key West to Ft Meyers on my own vessels and private vessels (yachts). Hopefully 2024 will allow me to go down to the Keys and across to the Bahamas for some epic adventures....

[@swamperdog4558]

What a great trip! I'd love to do that some time...

[@TripSmith]

You should! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@doylebeck8032]

It will be my next boat Eastpointe fl.😊

[@TripSmith]

Heck yea!!!!

[@Stay_Loose407]

My neck of the woods. You won't be far from the coast, nice pilothouse

[@TripSmith]

Awesome!!! Thankya sir

[@JohnnyAnderson1]

Man I have been so pumped for this adventure!

[@TripSmith]

You and me both Johnny! So fortunate to have gotten to make it happen and share it with you,

[@saokim82]

I used to owned a 22 cruiser and boy the boat is very safe on open water. I really missed it.

[@TripSmith]

Great boat no doubt!

[@Exodus26.13Pi]

How many would like to trade places for a few? :me

[@TripSmith]

Lol I hear ya budy. It's not all sunshine and sandbars ;)

[@Exodus26.13Pi]

@@TripSmith happy for y'all

[@jmacmanus4445]

Change that shredded wiper blade. Do you carry a spare on-board?

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

LOOKS LIKE FUN WISH I WAS THERE

[@TripSmith]

Great time for sure!

[@saxman7131]

Hello from Amelia Island Florida.

[@TripSmith]

Hey Scott!

[@jenniferstewarts4851]

i love these c-dories, though the 22-25 sized boat range is becoming quite populated with "cruisers". the C-dory's are really "basic" and i love that, they don't have all the fluff, in truth i won't mind a c-dory 16 that was "slightly" built out more with a marine toilet (maybe by giving up some of the V-birth. 16 doen't "need" a kitchen, can do with just a cooler and a small butane stove. that something like a Ranger 23 has. bathroom, shower, large kitchen area, lots of wood everywhere, thing is made to sleep like 5 people. for a 23' its really more then is needed for a lot of people. Nordics entry level is now 26'. most other companies start their cuddy cab and such at 28' plus, there are very few small, boats in the 16-20' range made for a single person or older couple just to take a trip on. to drive up and down river and lake from city to city...

[@mikea7942]

Go small, go now. Enjoy!

[@TripSmith]

Absolutely!

[@bladenrexroth2555]

Note to self. Find decent fiberglass inboard boat with blown 454 motor. Swap in a 2.0 VW tdi engine. Burn half the fuel. Go 2/3's more distance on filtered waste oils. Do dry multiple dry runs before becoming a looper.

[@TripSmith]

Interesting. I wonder if that's been done?

[@bladenrexroth2555]

@@TripSmith couple of YT videos out there. One of a 1.9 tdi swap, another of a BMW diesel and the best one being a mechanical Mercedes OM606 turbo diesel.

[@bladenrexroth2555]

@@TripSmith I'd like to find a 34-38 foot Bayliner or Carver and do this swap to it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXvWlGCOZr6NpsU

[@yaboycurt8410]

Hey Man Love The Vids Keep Up The Good Work

[@TripSmith]

Oh cool! Neat spot ;)

[@craigdouglasmartens7037]

Why don't you rig up your clamp fan on the helm station if you have to batten down the shuttles against the spray? I know how sticky the Gulf gets and I would have given some of my beer ration for one when I was steering through there. I also had the awesome experience of steering our 32000 ton bulk carrier up the Mississippi to Baton Rouge and back down to New Orleans as well as Savannah Georgia, Beaumont and Port Arthur in Texas. Great times! Also watch keeping on nav, lookout and helm duties from Newport Connecticut down to New Orleans visiting New York, Charleston, Baltimore, Newport News, Miami and Houston on a beautiful 12500 ton general cargo heavy lift freighter with a 250 ton SWL Stulken Derrick midship and 2 x 30 ton Stulkens fore and aft with 5 ton swl Derrick's on vertical Samson posts for light cargo handling using union purchase rigs. I loved that ship! I also did 3 trips to the Far East on her in my junior 1st year at 17 years of age, qualifying as an Able Bodied Seaman and Stevedore Foreman. 3 cyclones ( a typhoon in the South China Sea, Hurricane Dean off the Eastern US seaboard and Cyclone Demoina off South Africa). Also 2 trips on a 52000 ton Container Ship to Europe and 2 trips to Australia and Mauritius on a 16000 ton general cargo ship which was a beautiful vessel. Those were the days! I really enjoy your adventures on your beautiful little ship. She has beautiful lines and seems to have great sea keeping abilities for a small vessel.

[@MVCompassRose]

Hey Trip, you should cross the state of Florida by boat on the Okeechobee Waterway to Miami!

[@TripSmith]

That's actually pretty high on my list 😉

[@MVCompassRose]

@@TripSmith I’ll be watching for you!

[@TripSmith]

@@MVCompassRose Happy to hear that. Thanks!

[@Matthew-o6s]

I saw your mouth tape- have you read the book “Breath” by James Nestor ? I am just starting it, but your comment made me think you may have. Have you thought about putting an RV air condition on the roof and using a small generator ? I am seriously considering a C-Dory 22 for trips and back bayous, although it does look like it pounds in the chop of the gulf.

[@TripSmith]

I havent... But I own and have read his book DEEP which is great. I have thought about the RV air conditioner, but don't want the generator and AC unit on my roof. I like it simple. With my solar panels, I generate more juice that I use so I can run fans all I want stay comfortable. It does pound, but still does pretty good for what it is. I have a video coming out this evening that shows her in some rough chop and she handles it well.

[@masterful7574]

"Impordent" is not a word.

[@TripSmith]

lol at least the point got across ;)

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

TRIP SMITH YOU SHOULD DO A TRIP TO THE EVER GLADES

[@TripSmith]

Maybe.... I'd travel to the Keys before I go to the everglades....

[@harpjason208]

Living your dream...

[@TripSmith]

Doing my best!

[@francus7227]

! ! ! RAIN-X ! ! ! That blade is shot. Rain-x is better than blades.....

[@TripSmith]

Yea i know lol I need to do better with that.

[@francus7227]

@@TripSmith Fogg-X for the inside too .... Great clips.

[@kkfromthe2056]

You need to replace the wiper blades that storm tomorrow you gonna scratch the window

[@TripSmith]

Yea I should..... Good point!

[@vampiro1820]

What type of battery fan is that and where can I get it at?

[@BakedTatoes]

Living the life bro

[@TripSmith]

As best I can federal

[@jarredgage]

My next boat will be a catamaran, maybe even the C-Dory version. Definitely needs a cabin.

[@TripSmith]

Cabin changes the game.... Hope you get her soon!

[@rudbeckia885]

Great video , is the hull cored balsa ? How bout decks ? What do you figure total tow weight ?

[@TripSmith]

All balsa core. Tow weight in thinking is close to 6,000 Lbs.

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

I ran into a guy that was 50 miles out of Grande isle with a 14' Jon boat and 25hp.

[@marcus102361]

Loved the video......those yellow flies are awful......chicken hearts follow closely. Lol

[@lorneserpa5888]

Where did you get the battery powered clip fan? Looks nice.

[@TripSmith]

It is super handy! I can't find the exact one, but this one is similar and is what Id try if I needed another - amzn.to/3ILw4DT

[@Bamaoutdoors]

Wow man I just don't know about crossing that lol I'm more of a fresh water guy! What was the water depth out there?

[@TripSmith]

Haha! I donno, not super deep. But anything over my head is equal to 1000' ;)

[@be5575]

How is the ride? Does the boat toss out top heavy?

[@deborahlowry6221]

Does it have a head

[@Anthony-t8t6u]

Next time maybe do the crossing on your paddle board 😂it be so much more interesting 😂

[@bobsharp6489]

Do you have trim tabs?

[@sampson7941]

Good to see you get out there ! You know if you didn't tape your mouth you might have caught some of them yellow flies in your sleep lol

[@TripSmith]

Thanks for taking the time to watch Sampson! Aw dang, you might be right!

[@merc88]

What do you do for fiber?

[@mattwoody1089]

Hi what's the best river clear water springs to go to

[@TripSmith]

Suwanee has a ton on it.... The river itself is huge and black, but has many springs along it's way.

[@llwheelsll]

How much it weigh? 20:43

[@TripSmith]

The boat? Probably around 2,500 lbs

[@riverakers]

Trip you need a new wiper blade! Great video!

[@TripSmith]

Dang right I do! Glad you enjoyed it ;)

[@gordonmontcalm6224]

How much fuel does it take

[@MrRedfish1964]

Have you made the trip to the Dry Tortugas or Fort Jefferson yet?

[@TripSmith]

Not yet, but it's on the list!

[@johnh9888]

Trip Smith-Out On The Reef Bahamas crossing?

[@TripSmith]

Hey maybe so!

[@johnh9888]

@@TripSmith oh I’ll be waiting!!

[@edwfd356]

Trip I am a fireman in n.y.c. An an avid sport fisherman and captain . With that please take into account that the battery operated skate board is so dangerous onboard the small confined environment. We have seen numerous tragedies in elevators and other confined spaces that go down in literally seconds . You can see videos on these incidents . I don’t mean to be doom and gloom but consider a bicycle instead just my 3 cents bud. Play safe and prosper .

[@TripSmith]

That's an interesting thought on the batteries eddie.... Never really crossed my mind. I'll do some research and take it into consideration.

[@edwfd356]

@@TripSmith electric cars burn for 3 hrs with about 4500 gallons of water California had to dig a hole and submerge it to put out the fire . You can google that was recent . However that battery could potential burn that skiff to the water line in minutes .I own a 32 blackfin and had a battery explode on my port side due to 5he fact the charging system was overcharging my battery I’m glad I wasn’t on board when it happened

[@JohnSmith-fx4se]

@@TripSmith Lithium batteries are great until you have a fire. It’s very quick. Go online and search for security cam videos of people that had their Samsung phone catch fire. You will see what they’re talking about.

[@annberlin5811]

Does it seem to ride better with new electrical?

[@TripSmith]

Lol, I think she rides about the same?

[@cWatts-zv3oo]

Were you able to somewhat calculate your mpg during the crossing?

[@TripSmith]

I didn't. But I have calculated it before on longer trips and it was around 5mpg at cruising speeds on calm water.

[@cWatts-zv3oo]

@@TripSmith thanks buddy.

[@ben3989]

@@TripSmith right on. I have a cd22 angler with a Honda 90 and have found about the same result

[@TripSmith]

@@ben3989 Ah cool! Very nice. Love these boats....

[@CoryDunaganMusic]

Trip I know I'm on the wrong video, but trying to be somewhat cryptic... was the stealth camping location "Big Blue Lake"?

[@TripSmith]

Uh huh....

[@CoryDunaganMusic]

@@TripSmith Awesome! 40 minutes from my house. Hope to make it over there someday..... maybe even with permission, lol.

[@CoryDunaganMusic]

@@TripSmith That's not you replying below for me to text you at a 904 number is it? Pretty certain that's a sham.

[@dang5553]

Now I’m catching up on past episodes who knows what’s the next episode I can’t get the shuffle off after I watch one video

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

YOUR WIFE IS GOING TO KICK YOU OUT OF THE HOUSE WHEN SHE FIND OUT YOU DID NOT TAKE A SHOWER FOR 7 DAYS LOL

[@TripSmith]

Aw shoot, I got plenty of ocean baths ;) and a couple of water hose baths as well!

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

@@TripSmith lol

[@1morecast09]

When are you going to the Bahamas!?

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

THAT AREA IS CALLED THE FORGOTTEN COAST

[@TripSmith]

Sure is.

[@ag1382]

A comment on the shirt you are wearing while crossing. If you ever find yourself in the water without a boat, that shirt offers great camo while in water making finding you difficult from the air.

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

FUELS PRISES HAVE ABOUT SHUT ME DOWN I DO FLEAMARKETING FOR A LIVEING. I AM LITERALLY WORKING GAS NOW

[@TripSmith]

Crazy aint it?

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

@@TripSmith it is horrible

[@joshuaguy1099]

Check out rope bags for arborists

[@TripSmith]

Yea, I've seen them and they aren't to bad. But there are a few features that I would like to see on a anchor bag specifically that would be really handy.....

[@LauraWarnelo]

I thought you were a southern boy worried about all them bugs an wearing a life jacket ?? I would think you were the Coast guard if I drove past you 😅

[@TripSmith]

I wouldn't say I'm worried about the bugs, I just don't enjoy them. For that crossing, a life jacket was a smart move. Most of the time I don't wear one.... If I would have had a issue I needed to deal with quickly out of the cabin I wanted to be ready. Especially with the rain and seas like they were time could have been of the essence.

[@bigmike9845]

When in doubt push pole out

[@TripSmith]

Don't think I could have push poled in that situation with the wind and currents like they were.....

[@MikeBlack-k8n]

Chicken Hearts!!!!

[@TripSmith]

Yum!!!!!