I’ve been a sail powered sailor for many yrs, but there is just something very peaceful and calming watching your videos which i have enjoyed.
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Жыл бұрын
I’m hoping to get some real sailing experience soon. Being able to travel without using fuel is quite rewarding in itself.
@scotthall381610 ай бұрын
I agree 👍💯 very nice and peaceful ☺️ very wonderful 👍 I injoy the traveling also but for sure 😁 the videos are very calming.
@ralphholiman74012 жыл бұрын
I haven't taken a boat through the Okeechobee Canal in twenty years. Your video brought it all back! Thanks!
@JKevinWilson Жыл бұрын
Refreshing to watch a cruising video without overdubbed music. Love the real sounds.
@TOPDadAlpha Жыл бұрын
Great video. As a south florida boater who makes this voyage frequently.... 3 things to remember. ALWAYS check the lake depth before departure. Lake Okee runs 10-12 feet on average. The larger your craft the more import this becomes. I have a 63' with a 5 foot draft. Absolutely zero room for error. If you run a larger craft the slower the better not to push your stern/props further down. Second thing to remember is to wear your life vests in the locks. Lock Masters have zero tolerance for missing this requirement. Last is to check the weather on the lake. High winds and /or rain squalls can be dangerous on the lake (pushing you off the sometimes narrow channel). Safe sailing everyone.
@drumlover16872 жыл бұрын
Maybe my favorite episode Captain! I was laughing out loud when you basically told Admiral Brigitt that her rank gives her top brass delegator authority over you. My other favorite comment, " they could care less if you fall in the river". 😂🤣
@AdventuresofHappyOurs2 жыл бұрын
Lol thanks!
@ericautry47882 жыл бұрын
Admiral looks better than captain!!!!Just kidding I love your video's!!!!
@AdventuresofHappyOurs2 жыл бұрын
I would hope she would!
@Timelt51 Жыл бұрын
Admiral is equivalent to a four star General. I love your videos. Both of you are great personalities and beautiful souls.
@notbassnectar Жыл бұрын
I wish you'd do another canal trip like this. I enjoy seeing all the sights on your journey!
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Жыл бұрын
We will soon be returning to the east coast. Stick around!
@renebriones9581 Жыл бұрын
VERY NICE ! GREAT TRIP AND EXPERIENCE ! REGARDS,
@jim242 Жыл бұрын
Had my 100 ton license back in the 80’s went through the canals you talk about along with the Panama Canal 4 times just a beautiful ride and I enjoy the calmness in your videos looks like you both found the right partner kudos
@captnikkireefworld2 жыл бұрын
Just did the trip through the Caloosahatchee Waterway for the hundredth time and it never gets old!
@jgross8572 Жыл бұрын
I was wondering how the hell you got to western Florida!!!! I couldn’t find this episode. Thanks
@grub3212 жыл бұрын
Found your series fascinating and your narration excellent!
@AdventuresofHappyOurs2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for tagging along!
@danguiffre67522 жыл бұрын
Love the videos. I’ve been sick in bed with Covid and watching them helped a lot.
@AdventuresofHappyOurs2 жыл бұрын
Best of luck and Feel better! Thanks for watching. Glad your enjoying them.
@roelf86532 жыл бұрын
That was a beautiful cruise up the canals and across the lake. I enjoyed every minute of it.
@DoubleDJ86 Жыл бұрын
I did this trip in the ‘80 on a ‘68 hull #4 a 42’ Grand Banks from Essex to Marco thanks for the awesome post! It brought me back. I’ve actually done Lake O a few times and even at night once, only once
@peterfarrell9187 Жыл бұрын
did the ICW heading north on my brothers Mainship 40 trawler. All the same marinas different prices per' some had swimming pools, usually a car to shop and go out to dinner. Into the Chesapeake Sunday morning we were the only boat moving in Norfolk. Fantastic time and this was only the start of this vessels voyages..
@kathryncrowleybryan58442 жыл бұрын
Tyvm, I live here and have never seen the lake
@mikebradley42452 жыл бұрын
i took a 50 ft ocean yacht sport fisher to trumps castle New Jersey from fort myers florida
@timgarvey81792 жыл бұрын
Great video!!!
@StevenYoungcaptual Жыл бұрын
Really loving all your videos. 👍 Fly over your head many times looking down from my office in the nose of a B757😎
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Жыл бұрын
Cool!
@runltdan Жыл бұрын
Great informative job on the videos…she us Laugh….! No need to look for gloves that fit, 🤣😂. My brother lived in Morehaven. Enjoy Every Day!
@bradward91642 жыл бұрын
One of the coolest videos I’ve ever seen on here.gr8 job guys
@rodfair56986 ай бұрын
You probably won’t see this comment as you posted your video over a year ago but, just in case I am certified by the Royal Navy, to Captain twin engine pleasure craft up to 52 feet long. It was so nice to watch your video that showed that you knew what you were doing but, were still cautious regarding not only your selves, but also other boaters
@AdventuresofHappyOurs6 ай бұрын
Of course I see your comment! I try to read every single one. Thanks so much!
@sirjustinlee Жыл бұрын
@6:45 those are the Archimedes screws to lift water. So that farmers can water their crops period you are correct
@Ryanrock22 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video!
@EdEdelenbos2 жыл бұрын
Another great cruise day.
@kathryncrowleybryan58442 жыл бұрын
I am surprised at a 14 ft drop in FL
@michaeleavenson6880 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Hopefully will be taking the same trip
@eddysantana1504 Жыл бұрын
Bonito. Video.
@Ultramagaextremist2 жыл бұрын
Lucky man nice boat beautiful fun old lady. Enjoy ur life friend.
@size-matters2 жыл бұрын
I really hope to do the same trip some day. New York to FL
@jrac8632 жыл бұрын
Hands down one of the best videos you guys made .Really enjoyed this trip cannot wait to see the second half when you guys arrive in Cape Coral
@JefferyDollars2 жыл бұрын
Always makes my day when I see a new upload from Happy Ours! Perhaps the next big adventure you take the Mississippi up to the Great Lakes and back into NY??? 😊
@AdventuresofHappyOurs2 жыл бұрын
Always best to go down that river!
@RandomlyAwkward1 Жыл бұрын
Hey Tommy… another great video! We just did our first overnight in our boat down in Boca Grande. Beautiful weather for the whole excursion. You mentioned one of your engines not behaving. We had a similar issue where it ran fine but would not plane all of the sudden. Turned out to be an obstruction in the fuel filter that got stirred up somehow. Once we get more comfortable with the boat and all of the aspects of cruising, we may plan a trip East across the “Big O” and head over to Stuart. Keep the awesome videos coming!
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’m hoping we figured out the rpm issue but haven’t had a chance to take her for a new test run. Hopefully later this week. Good luck in your travels!
@MegaBait16162 жыл бұрын
It's been cold windy lousy weather lately around Cape Coral area......be well.
@AdventuresofHappyOurs2 жыл бұрын
Sure has. I’m freezing! I must have lost my northern blood already. Lol
@MegaBait16162 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofHappyOurs , I'm over where the hurricane hit Florida.. Only reason I can get internet is I've got a booster on my phone 📱.. Later this week should Warm back up.. Have a healthy Happy New Years..
@colin19272 жыл бұрын
You passed my house! I’m between the cut from 5:29 and 5:30, drive down this canal daily with my boat for fishing 😂😮
@leanneadams25492 жыл бұрын
That was great ! I never knew you could hop across the state threw locks ! Good to know for when I get my boat in about a thousand years lol. Anyways, thanks guys I enjoyed the vid !!
@USAMOTORHOME2 жыл бұрын
Nice trip, hope to do it someday with my toy :)
@dianecrowther5812 жыл бұрын
Not Lake George NY but the next best thing. The ride from stuart to okeechobee is awesome by car too.
@dianarodriguez97832 жыл бұрын
If haven’t been to the keys have to head there. Key west is a blast. Nice to have the cut across but you should visit the keys great boating area.
@admiralbrigitt2 жыл бұрын
We are looking forward to making that trip!
@stevenmarrone15262 жыл бұрын
I’m dreading the day I cross that lake, those rocks out there pretty scary
@AdventuresofHappyOurs2 жыл бұрын
Just stay in the channels you’ll be fine
@thatoneguy87062 жыл бұрын
What I would give to do a trip like that! I lived in the panhandle while serving in the Air Force 20 years ago. My wife and I play around with the idea of moving back down there. I love Kentucky but Florida weather spoiled me. Love the video’s!
@ryd_513 Жыл бұрын
Miss the review of your trip spreadsheet at the end of the video
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Жыл бұрын
I will be doing a full trip recap video where we analyze the spreadsheet in depth.
@ryd_513 Жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofHappyOurs that’s gonna be great. Thanks.
@Mad1Mike2 жыл бұрын
One day I will do that trip. I moved here in 1990 and my friend at the time did this every year. On big sailboats now, the Keys and Bahamas are great, but on charter boats. A smaller boat to do this trip would be a blast! I bet it got a bit cold, but no bugs. The best time to do this? Have you done it before?
@AdventuresofHappyOurs2 жыл бұрын
We travelled down in July. Great time of year for it.
@annsheridan122 жыл бұрын
On the east side of Lake Okeechobee it’s the St. Lucie River and on the west side it’s the Calusahachie River.
@jeffhallel82112 жыл бұрын
Salboaters beware of low clearance locations on this route. There is a youtuber called Southern Star who has some good info.
@Mad1Mike2 жыл бұрын
Totally get that. All good info!
@jeffhallel82112 жыл бұрын
@@Mad1Mike The Port Myaca railway lift bridge is the sketchiest I have ever seen. Did you know that the capacity of Lake Okeechobee is over 1 trillion gallons? Thanks for your video, it is wonderful, the real Florida.
@dianecrowther5812 жыл бұрын
Lake pretty deep right now 12/22.
@AdventuresofHappyOurs2 жыл бұрын
That’s good for Florida!
@richmiller25012 жыл бұрын
Do they Charge for the Lock down there? and we know well about the Hudson as we kept a Boat at Stony Point and would travel always east going into the Sound or Atlantic to visit friends.
@AdventuresofHappyOurs2 жыл бұрын
No charge for the locks!
@markbohart9435 Жыл бұрын
What was minimum water depth?
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Жыл бұрын
We didn’t see anything I. The channels less than 6 feet.
@hoopoo37212 жыл бұрын
You know when it's a good trip, when a girl has her feet on the dash.
@SuperQdaddy2 жыл бұрын
Very quiet not many boats
@AnthonyWalsh-tt7vx Жыл бұрын
The boat will run much better in fresh water than salt
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Жыл бұрын
Less corrosion in fresh water for sure but mechanically should run the same.
@jhanick Жыл бұрын
Is that a 341?
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Жыл бұрын
Yes sir. 2006
@jhanick Жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofHappyOurs I had a 2006 368. Lost it in a fire. Was a good boat.
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Жыл бұрын
Omg that’s horrible. Sorry to hear that.
@mikebradley42452 жыл бұрын
i have dont the trip 4 times now.. I have been to bimini... one trip .. KEY west.. one trip... NORTH CAROLINA one trip... Miami one trip
@George392802 жыл бұрын
Is there a charge to go through a lock?
@AdventuresofHappyOurs2 жыл бұрын
No charge!
@FradyKatt Жыл бұрын
Not sure your set up,. But seem to me 4K rpm a 20 MPH is way to many rpms especially a dual engine set up I assume u r running Big Block 454 that should pull a higher pitch no problem My boat at 4K going 34 mph LOL..
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Жыл бұрын
It’s a small block and 4k is a common for 20mph on this boat. My problem is I should be able to get 4800 at like 27mph. But she’s an big old girl.
@VincentConnolly-y6t Жыл бұрын
👍🎣⛵💯
@cecilmartin50652 жыл бұрын
Is there any trips u can hire a trip
@AdventuresofHappyOurs2 жыл бұрын
What do you mean?
@benwintfeld29832 жыл бұрын
Tom it’s episode 25 not 26.
@AdventuresofHappyOurs2 жыл бұрын
It’s 26. One was accidentally deleted so I reposted it so they appear out of order but they are there. Here is episode 25 ICW Boat Trip -NY to Florida ep25 - St. Lucie/Stuart kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYGbp2qrf9yJaZo
@mattmayo3539 Жыл бұрын
That 35 footer can really pick up her skirt and hussle.
@rpalmer2742 жыл бұрын
Must be nice to be rich
@AdventuresofHappyOurs2 жыл бұрын
Far from it. Work hard, work smart, live within your means and save as much as you can for retirement. I started as a blue collar union worker.
@mikebradley42452 жыл бұрын
i live in fort myers @ the fort myers yacht basin...
@mikebradley42452 жыл бұрын
i got lost right there 20 years ago
@williammiller27502 жыл бұрын
We can't get boats to go the speed limit in NY. What makes you think we can get you to wear a life vest?
@mikebradley42452 жыл бұрын
do not take the narrow morehaven canal??? man it has been years.. but some kids said go that way... little narrow canal... full of weeds
@AdventuresofHappyOurs2 жыл бұрын
Seemed fine to us. Or maybe there was another section?
@Lordlindef10 ай бұрын
Over 3850 rpm ?????? Omg poor boat
@Lordlindef10 ай бұрын
17:22 this poles is for ship comersiale ships to lean in to for waiting area !!!! Not for small boats like yours😂😂😂
@fredbrillo18492 жыл бұрын
Did you notice a yacht moored on the south side of the St Lucy canal after you passed thru the St Lucy lock, named HONEY FITZ? That was JFKs personal yacht.
@AdventuresofHappyOurs2 жыл бұрын
I don’t recall but I’ll look at video again to see if I caught it.
@mikebradley42452 жыл бұрын
i have 34 ft searay sundancer
@mikebradley42452 жыл бұрын
you should know , you cannot tie up to fender systems,,,
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Жыл бұрын
I can find no regulations, nor signs specifically restricting it. the lock master said nothing to us about it in the morning. Considering the lock was closed and we left on first opening, I see no harm in it. many locks we have been through permit tie ups along the walls immediately outside the spillways.