Fog and Dangerous Reefs don't mix - GEORGIAN BAY - Episode 10

[@expeditionseanest]

Note to viewers: We had some scheduling problems and had to re-release this video . Some of you have already seen it , but others were messaging us to say our Friday video was not showing up and are we ok? Rest assured we are fine and still cruising the Bahamas … more videos to come asap. Thanks for the concern and stay tuned .

[@GravyTrain696]

I spent Covid exploring Georgian Bay out of Collingwood. With a big Carver live aboard and we spent 4 months hitting all the nice spots and there were definitely sketchy shallow waters. Great videos nice boat the Ranger Tugs are amazing.

[@expeditionseanest]

What a perfect way to spend COVID ! We didn't have our boat at that time or we would have done the same thing! Thanks for watching - glad to hear you are enjoying the videos !

[@tmac709]

I'm always enjoying your videos! Beautiful up where you're at!

[@expeditionseanest]

Thanks so much t Mac ! We always appreciate your comments ! Georgian Bay is a fresh water cruisers dream… except for the fog and submerged rocks

[@phillysailormac]

5200? AAAUUUUUGH! Just kidding. I've used it too, to bed some hard points used to hold a water ballasting system in a small sailboat. Love your vids, gives an idea of the utility of the smaller platform. Still have a hankering to sail so I'm torn. Love that you're loving the Tug. Sneaking into that gorgeous little anchorage is an awesome use of your boat especially given the wind tomorrow.

[@gregbluefinstudios4658]

what a cool little anchorage! I know exactly what you mean, about the fiberglass flexing. Over time, that would cause cracking and eventually fail. Good move to add the larger plate.

[@kevinbradley2828]

Great videos - my wife and I are enjoying the beautiful anchorages you’re visiting in GB. Would love to know where you found your stern line reel. Keep up the great work.

[@expeditionseanest]

Thank you Kevin . Here is the link for the stern tie anchor system we purchased.harbourchandler.ca/stern-reels/ . good luck .

[@dougm5895]

You are living my dream

[@expeditionseanest]

Yes Doug, we understand! We are loving every minute of it and feel so much gratitude for our ability to do this.

[@marybethwhite5413]

Hi. Where did you purchase the rack for your dinghy motor?

[@expeditionseanest]

We are trying to remember... I think it was from a marina but not sure which one. If I can remember I will let you know.

[@marybethwhite5413]

@@expeditionseanest lol. Ok. We really like it and we need to do something. We appreciate it.

[@KevinFlockton]

Did you ever remember where you got it? I would like to do the same to my R 15

[@augustuswright8541]

You are asking for trouble towing a dink with the OB attached. One bad wave and the boat flips, the OB tears off the stern and there goes your motor. It's a pain to load and unload both, but it's the safest way.

[@expeditionseanest]

we have towed the tender hundreds of miles now without any incident. But if we get up on plane then we typically deflate it and put it in the boat. But at seven or 8 knots there is no stress on the dinghy. we actually prefer to leave the motor on as it drags to stern a bit because of the weight and prevents the dinghy from chasing the boat and following seas.

[@Servoengr]

Videos are very nice. Round the corners off on the Al. backing plate, and use a non corrosive RTV instead of 5200, so the next boat owner does not curse the previous!

[@expeditionseanest]

Thanks for the tip Servo. What does RTV mean? I did not know that 5200 was corrosive. It is used in marine work everywhere.

[@Servoengr]

@@expeditionseanest RTV = Room Temp. Vulcanizing silicone rubber. A lot of the RTV's are corrosive after curing. Urethanes like 5200 are not corrosive, however, that stuff is being over used and makes taking any apart later dreadfully difficult. Enjoy the new boat.

[@expeditionseanest]

@@Servoengr thank you for clarifying that!

[@АрсенийХлыстов]

Здравствуйте. Ребята вы крутые.

[@expeditionseanest]

Thank you so much . Where are you writing from? I do not recognize this language and had to translate your lovely message!

[@АрсенийХлыстов]

@@expeditionseanest Россия

[@expeditionseanest]

@@АрсенийХлыстов Russia! Wow that is amazing!

[@АрсенийХлыстов]

@@expeditionseanest да. В России вас тоже смотрят.

[@expeditionseanest]

@@АрсенийХлыстов Never in a million years would I have dreamed that !

[@helenoillemyatt6583]

Where are your charts?

[@expeditionseanest]

Using charts on a small boat channel on Georgian Bay is not something we would recommend when it is foggy . Many submerged rocks are not marked on the charts there and the channels are narrow. Even the Navionics chart plotter is not accurate enough . Georgian Bay is some of the most treacherous waters in North America and not to be taken lightly . The other big hazard is small boats darting from island to island