Island Camping C Dory Maiden Voyage 2021 Venice FL

Finally took my new C-Dory 22 Cruiser out for an overnighter in Venice FL.

[@DeeB17]

living the dream. obsessed with the c Dory 22. hopefully someday il be doing the same!

[@nikkol2121]

First I'll say that Trip Smith and a love for adventure led me here. Second, I'll say that I'm happily watching C-dory vids, hoping that one day I can pay my student loans off and buy one. Third, I think it's hilarious that you're watching Wolf of Wall Street, because that's what I was watching...hoping my account gets big enough to get a boat...before I decided to tone it down and watch C-dory vids. So, I guess in closing I hope TRCH squeezes tomorrow. Boy, that's really going to date this comment...

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hey Nicole good pick up on the movie I was watching yeah I actually prefer the original Wall Street since I'm kind of an 80s guy. Thank you for the comments your dog looks sweet.

[@koolz4094]

Love it when he gives a thumbs up when he made his whiskey drink & told someone on the phone "working hard"......This guy has life figured out......

[@ithem0nst3r]

That was a super relaxing video.

[@darylcox4747]

Wow just Wow! You have a great setup with the new to you boat. Nothing like working from your boat. Looking forward to more boating adventures.

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hey Daryl thanks so much! More to come

[@Anishkcs]

Having a good time on maiden voyage !

[@jimblesi240]

Very cool little boat.....

[@deanc.5984]

Love the Cdory, rosborough..small pilot house boats are perfect!

[@IntheBlood67]

Sweet! Love the umbrellas and propane grill!

[@jimsflorida1817]

Going for the island vibe :)

[@707fv]

Mi hermano de patria. Muy buen video. Esa lanchita esta buenísima. Sigue poniendo videos. Suerte.

[@jimsflorida1817]

Muchas gracias, estoy muy contento de que hayas disfrutado. Voy a publicar más pronto.

[@chadevans1229]

Looks like paradise to me! I see you with the Tundra #Toyota4Life

[@steelerdog1456]

Just put in at that ramp few weeks ago. Took a trip down to Cabbage Key. Stopped at that little island on the way back. Love your boat!

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hi Edward thank you for the comment yeah cabbage Key is possibly the next trip!

[@wutkio]

Liking your clip from the Marshall Islands

[@djsclanderson]

Love the background steel pan music!! As I am from the home of Steel Pan 🇹🇹

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hi Anderson thank you yeah I really love the steel pan music It sets the vibe

[@northwestmarineindustries]

Congrats on the maiden voyage!!! Looks like it was a success... love the island living. Thanks for representing!!

[@ericdang5686]

"Working hard"......I love that. haha

[@SloMo2723]

My buddy and I just picked up one just like yours in California that is in mint condition! We're so pumped about getting this!

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hi Monte That's awesome! Congratulations and I hope you're going to have lots of fun adventures.

[@SloMo2723]

@@jimsflorida1817 Hey Jim, We will be putting together a video soon ! We're both long time divers with years of owning boats together. We want to have the Coast Guard look us over first before going out and then it's play,play,play. Loved your video by the way!

[@jimsflorida1817]

@@SloMo2723 That's a smart idea having a coast guard check you out sounds like you guys are going to be very safe and know what you're doing. I can't wait to see your video! Thanks for the kind of comments and check out a couple of other videos I posted on the C Dory

[@hanzelbook]

I love that kind of boat..and I see that you like Latin music..that's good!!

[@jimsflorida1817]

Thanks Sabo, yeah lately I've been on a traditional Cuban music kick I go between that and steel drum.

[@BryTunesMusic]

Cool video and music!

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hi Bry thanks so much for the kind words! I just checked out your Van Halen guitar and singing video man that's good!

[@BarryAdams777]

Maiden voyage!!! 😃 CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Great video! Thanks for sharing!! That breakfast looked amazing! Have you named your new vessel, yet?

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hi Barry thanks! No I'm not sure I'm going to name her but maybe any ideas?

[@thomasrowe5070]

great boat , been on the look out for one myself. cabbage key is a nice place been there with my sail boat many times. Live a little south from me

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hi Thomas thanks for the comments, hope you pick one of these C-Dory's up for yourself. Look on the C Brats Website, that's how I found mine.

[@dmoconnellusaf]

Snake Island, cool place.

[@francus7227]

Common Jim. Take us boating again. You make the BEST C-Dory clips....

[@jimmathon352]

Thanks for the kind words Francus, I'm Starting to get the itch.

[@travismerica5332]

Lmao at the giant window ac in the tiny cabin. Honestly if you need that on a small boat you should probably be hanging out on a cruise ship

[@srileo]

Great boat and maiden voyage. What boats did you have previously? Big step up?

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hi Shridhar thank you so much! Yeah I've had boats for 25 years last one was an 18-ft center console and prior to that a 20-ft center console I also have two Jon boats right now as well. How about yourself?

[@robcordts1976]

Love your videos Jim! what equipment are you using to make the videos?

[@jimsflorida1817]

Thanks Rob! Mainly using a gopro hero 7. Appreciate the comment.

[@JohnBraman413]

should add a solar panel on the rooftop at some point. what honda generator was that?

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hi John good idea with solar panel on the roof I'll have to look into that. That's a Honda EU2000.

[@thechuckster3464]

Great video, did you buy your C-Dory new or used?

[@jimsflorida1817]

Thanks Chuck bought it used this year 28K then put another 15K into it with the new outboard.

[@welcomeback777]

How can there be key west deer in Venice ?

[@chris6054]

Man does Snake Island look sad AF now...ugh. Planning a kayak camp myself, but I go to Turner, one island north, with the barge.

[@sharkattack9669]

They pull the plants every time they put more sand on the island then wonder why it erodes away in a year

[@chris6054]

@@sharkattack9669 sad part is it used to be larger than most people even remember. Its just... pitiful now. Only reason to be on the island is trying to catch the monster snook at crows nest

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hi Chris yep agree, don't know why the strip it so badly.

[@jimsflorida1817]

Totally agree, they sure know how to ruin that little island.

[@mc55806]

Great coffee pour over device. What make is it?

[@jimsflorida1817]

Thank you so much! I purchased that on Amazon it's called the Brewista Smart Brew Steeping Filter.

[@cbrusharmy]

Is the blind spot from the AC unit a problem at speed, or in a turn? I like the boat.

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hi thanks for the comment it's not too bad since it has 3 three windows in the front and it only takes up one. However now I find it more enjoyable to simply lower the AC unit and put it on the floor under the bed and then at night time I just pop it in the window with some foam around it so I can have a more enjoyable view without the AC unit during the day.

[@cbrusharmy]

@@jimsflorida1817 That seems pretty handy. Thank!

[@jimsflorida1817]

@@cbrusharmy I have a later video that shows me lifting the AC out of window.

[@cbrusharmy]

@@jimsflorida1817 Now I'm watching several, with pleasure.

[@dssranger278]

I have a 24ft pilothouse that is set up the same way and I live in your area, I'll keep a look out for ya.

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hi Derrick that's great! Thank you.

[@delriv5238]

Great video right up until you ruined that bourbon with ice. Cheers, W

[@jimsflorida1817]

Ha Ha thank you Del, is so darn hot here sometimes in summer to drink bourbon ice helps cool me off a bit but I agree in the winter time that's my preferred drink neat.

[@DavidSmith-lp5tz]

Nice video. Do you have more content out there

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hi David thank you. Yeah I have one other video when I just bought the boat here kzbin.info/www/bejne/noCzo6SfjdN-opo

[@jimsflorida1817]

I'll be taking her out again next week and I'll see if I can make another video of it

[@jessicasmith13098]

Do you feel like the air conditioner gets in your way at all?

[@jimsflorida1817]

Yeah it does block some of the front view so a bit harder while driving I just take it slow. It's so worth it though because it'll let me stay out on beautiful Sandy Islands here in Florida with high humidity and sleep comfortably at night.

[@jimsflorida1817]

A rooftop AC like on an RV would be much better but they are so expensive right now because of the high demand I'll just wait a year or two and get one of those later

[@JohnBraman413]

no new videos?

[@jimsflorida1817]

Hi John thanks for wanting some new videos, I just posted one last night let me know if you can't see it.

[@jimf1795]

Was that lady crapping or what?

[@jimsflorida1817]

I was hoping she was just peeing

[@jimf1795]

@@jimsflorida1817 lol!

[@cartmanrlsusall]

The c in c dory stands for cat

[@jimsflorida1817]

Good One! I love that little kitty. She's feral and decided to move in, sleeps in my bed every night.

[@Gawonii1Austencao]

I can't believe they removed all the trees from Snake Island and replaced them with palm trees... sad...

[@jimsflorida1817]

Agreed

[@mrbigwyrm]

Really sad to see what they have done to snake island

[@jimsflorida1817]

Agree. Not sure why they had to take all the trees down.

[@chiba1550]

snake island is getting small