Key West - here we come! E75

[@khoatran9482]

i love you guys cause you're just so much more real than the other channels. lol you smoke, you eat and drink, you don't pretend to be know-it-all's you don't push any opinions on the viewer. You just live and explain how you live. Keep it up!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks. We try to keep it real. Thanks for watching.

[@jwwj30]

Thank you for all your entertaining videos, I really enjoy the day to day content. Nothing fancy, just the regular problems/issues that we all run into as we go through life. So happy to see Captain Ed & Cleo back together again. Also love it when you show your meals, discuss whether it was delicious or not, why & the cost. (I’m a budget/numbers guy like Captain Ed, so I like to follow the cost of living on the sea).

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Glad you like them! We just did our yearly budget video and our next one is about repairs on the hard. Unfortunately, there will be "numbers" on that video as well!

[@lutzpjey1079]

Hello Captain Ed It always looks amazing in your travels. Good trip, many greetings from Germany

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thank you! I love Germany. We have visited Germany several times and have funny, fun stories to tell! What part are you at?

[@lutzpjey1079]

@@tryingnottosink9107 I live on the coast North Germany, city Varel, It is almost like living in the countryside, very quiet. And I hope to have some time soon to build my trailer so that the boat can do it, and then the boat must get a full refit. Best regards

[@Cap513]

Glad to see Cleo Home with the family. I had a Grey for 30 years, he would sit on my shoulder & rub his head & beak on my face just like Cleo did on Ed's!!! Great Video Guys!!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

30 years, that is great! I bet you miss the heck of him/her!!! We had another Congo African Grey before Cleo. Her name was Athena, she is on earlier videos when we just had the Carver. She only made it 6 years. I miss the heck out of her, she had a very different personality than Cleo. I think she got egg bound.it was two years after her we got Cleo. Ed got her for me as a birthday present. I sobbed like a baby with happiness when I got her. I know how you feel😘

[@GaryMCurran]

Lynn, in reference to the fishing boats, 'Time is money!" Get those paying customers back to the dock, happy with their fish, get the next load on the boat and out fishing. The cost of the gas is inconsequential to the amount of money from the charters.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

I can totally understand that. People gotta make a living. However, not all are charter boats. You can tell by the amount of people on the vessel. In saying that, not all speed by, a lot do but not all. Ed and I make bets if they will speed by or not.😜

[@GaryMCurran]

@@tryingnottosink9107 I know that not all are charter boats, but there is some thrill about going fast, too. If I ever get the money to buy a boat, unlikely, I'm buying a sailing Catamaran, so I'll be the slow one!

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

It probably would have been cheaper buying Lynn a necklace than the prop. 8-) Really pretty piece of brass though. Time for some fun again. Paella looked tasty and good enough to eat. I agree, a beer would have gone down easy with the seafood. Good to see Cleo back on board giving orders.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

It costs $700 to have the prop reconditioned. Better than buying a new one! Cleo has become one talkative bird. She hardly shuts up any more!

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

I could comment on Cleo, but I'm old enough to know when to keep my mouth shut.

[@bills5621]

Aahh yes my old stomping grounds. Grew up in the Ft Laud area and all over the Keys as well. Key West in October for Fantasy Fest is hedonism at its best. Lol. Not to be missed to just watch and say, D A M N. Thanks for all the videos. Capt Ed sir, you have the patience of a saint. 👍🏻

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We love Key West, but have never been there for Fantasy Fest. I hear it is a lot of fun. Some day!

[@MrEddiekessler]

Referance to Jimmy Buffet, Here in Scotland, we called our 32 foot cruiser "Licensed Tae Chill" Love the video's. Keep em coming.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Scotland! Yeah, Lyns family is from there, came to the America in 1642..do you think her family was Highlanders leaving? Cool to know the Buffet notes there.🤙✌

[@MrEddiekessler]

@@tryingnottosink9107 It is VERY possible, as That was the time of the highland clearences by the english.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

@@MrEddiekessler I like to thinks so. My family has quite a history. I am a DAR and besides all the amazing things my family has done, one in particular is that one of my Grandfathers was a Roosevelt Rider. Maybe that's why I like and had horses too!😁(lyn)

[@glennbalent5153]

Nice prop ya got there! Really enjoyed the video..keep them coming.welcome aboard Cleo.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

I know, its pretty enough for me to wear, too bad I wouldn't be able to walk around easy if I did! LOL. Cleo was very happy to be back onboard! She keeps asking, "wanta go for a boat ride?😜 I'm so happy you are onboard with us!😘

[@jdwall4817]

Enjoying the vids, keep them coming! Wife and I looking at a 48 Hatteras in Chicago to bring back to Missouri and start the same kind of adventures you're having. Unfortunately, the Illinois River will be closed from May 30 to October ? next year so it's all about timing. Hope you have a great winter in the warmth of FL.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

It is all about timing to us as well. We are in Philly until May 1st, and then off we go again.

[@christopherblackwell9955]

Cleo is beautiful and clearly missed you both

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks!

[@OG_Gamers_Live]

I spit my coffee out laughing when you said I can't see the name of the boat I think it says A$$Hole

[@tryingnottosink9107]

😁

[@mad9039]

@@tryingnottosink9107 When I was a kid, my parents had a 35' Pacemaker Houseboat in Hampton Bays out on Long Island. We were on our way to Greenport for a few days with some company aboard. I was running the boat, everyone else was on the upper deck, and everything was great- Until a 45' sportfish waked us. He passed us on our starboard side at around 10 FEET. I didn't haev a chance to turn into the wake. We took a beating. Oh if I had had a .50 cal on the foredeck... LOL

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

Over the years, I do believe that other sailors have grown less respectful of other boats around them. Anymore, I never expect courtesy from other boaters and I'm sad to say I'm rarely surprised. Boat defensively seems to be the new normal.

[@OG_Gamers_Live]

@@richardbohlingsr3490 Back in the day We kept a small cabin cruiser on the water and 99 percent of the other boaters were very respectful of other boaters.

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

Yes those were the good old days and if you had trouble folks would stop a see if they could help. I'm 73 now and I don't see much of that anymore. Most boaters have two speeds off and full speed ahead with at least 300 horses pushing them.

[@rjr-yp9uj]

I'm glad you wore gloves when picked up the prop. I would hate to get fingerprints on it!!!!!!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

👍😁

[@DaddyGoodstick]

Might even want to avoid cutting your hand to pieces. That is one serious prop!!!

[@rjr-yp9uj]

Plus, the blood would corrode that shiny prop...

[@tryingnottosink9107]

@@rjr-yp9uj LOL, you know it!

[@danielmelvin9709]

“I can’t read the name, I think it says assh*le” 😂😂 got me

[@stephenfleming7918]

Nice video guys. You have me convinced to sell our 30 foot 19 gallon an hour gas guzzler for a 40+ foot trawler with twin gas sipping diesels. Just have to convince my wife. She’s halfway there!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Trawlers are the way to go for us! Thanks for watching!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

If your wife has any questions, have her call me. (Lyn) 2157889500

[@stephenfleming7918]

Trying Not To Sink Thanks Lyn, I will.

[@mrjlbarrett5556]

My wife don't drink . But I do . I love Singapore slings that's my fav

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Cool, you save half the bar bill! I am a martini guy myself.

[@woodycheshire8079]

Welcome to the ghetto. If that was the Walmart on Broward Boulevard then I know what you went through. Be thankful, the city just went through a 10-year renovation. Some of the areas that you were walking through were unsafe only a couple of years ago. And dont get me started on the traffic.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Yes, that is exactly where we were. What a trial in patience!

[@bobgutgsell1009]

In the late 60 -early 70 my uncle had on of the house on stilts very cook I still remember it very well

[@tryingnottosink9107]

That's cool. They must have been something back in the day.

[@toverturf9097]

That's what you get traveling with a fricking bird!!!

[@matthewmeaux3450]

That sportfisher was really close to be on plane and push such big waves

[@tryingnottosink9107]

It seems to happen a lot with sportfishers.

[@matthewmeaux3450]

@@tryingnottosink9107, I'll remember to be courteous when I get mine. I'll sound the train horns first! 😂😂😂 just teasing

[@agoldberg2559]

Should of check out Black Point Marina they have a bar and restaurant right on the dock.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We will definitely have to do that next year. Thank you for the suggestion!....I just checked it out. It looks so cool. Unfortunately we would not be able to make it in there. Our draft is 4.8 and they have a 4.9 going in. 😥

[@elcyd220]

Sportfish captains always wake all possible boats. I don't know why they are all so rude but your right- they are in their own world......

[@robertfrost1683]

Nice video - water is pretty Saw the smoked drink. I use a Traeger smoker. I have friends who "smoke" water to make ice for scotch.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

That was the first time I ever had a drink smoked. It was interesting and I would like to find a place local to me that does it.

[@jackcardin8710]

Captian gets some boat bling

[@tryingnottosink9107]

True! It so pretty, we still haven't put it away! LOL

[@patmccart1440]

Hi, did you ever discuss on why/how you decided to keep the whaler as a tender? What did you learn to make it easier to load unload? thanks

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We just posted a video today that shows are new method of getting the Whaler on board - an electric winch.

[@DaddyGoodstick]

Can you do a short piece on how you take care of your bird...? cage, feed, stuff like that...do you let it free a lot, on the boat?

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Yes, that is a great idea! It is a little different than taking care of of dog or cat. She has a much smaller cage on the boat than at the land house. We have a harness for her that we use when we take her off the boat. There are some interesting things we do with her when we are underway. We do different precautions when we are at sea or in the ICW with her. We let her go free in the boat most times when we are docked or anchored. She kinda has a complicated diet. Frozen,fresh vegies,berries and dried food mix. Water is the one thing on the boat I always make sure is bottled, because you never know the quality at marinas. We will definitely do that Finn. I could go on forever about her, I'll save the rest for a video. Thank you again, for your input!

[@williamhazzard9457]

As a fan of John MacDonald and Travis McGee, I would have to stay in Bahia Mar, If I was stopping in Fort Lauderdale...

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Baia Mar is a great marina. However, it is much more expensive than Los Olas City Marina (which is now closed).

[@ironichumorist]

not only do the sport fishers not slow down most dont bother to even put their vessel in a decent trim to reduce the wake.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

That is the truth!

[@clintstrause959]

What app did you use to check in when you got to Ft. Lauderdale?

[@tryingnottosink9107]

CBP Roam. The Coast Guard puts it out. It was very easy to use once it is set up.

[@clintstrause959]

Trying Not To Sink, Thank you!

[@billdomb]

Sorry we missed you. Back in Bimini now and heading for the Berries. bill domb Activated Eau

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We wish we could be there with you. Winter is when we have to work.

[@billdomb]

Had some fantastic diving out by Victory Cays but heading in early to work on a gennie. !#$%!#^#!@!@%#

[@tryingnottosink9107]

One of these days we will learn how to dive. Have fun with the gennie! 😁

[@michaeldundee8300]

14:40 Stiltsville

[@hillpasturefarm2995]

hey lyn i have a question you talked in one of your videos about fresh eggs and was wondering how to keep them out of the fridge just got a doz chicken eggs love your videos stay well and safe

[@tryingnottosink9107]

I put them in a Tupperware container, and flip it every other day or so. I do not wash them, it would take off the protective film that is on them that enables them to stay fresh our of the frig.Before I use them, I fill a bowl with water, put the eggs in to make sure none of them float. If they float, they are bad, don't eat.It also gets them ready for cleaning before I use them.😁

[@JCrook1028]

Lynn is talking about farm fresh eggs. Store bought eggs have the protective film washed off. So unless they are farm fresh they need to be in the fridge.

[@hillpasturefarm2995]

@@tryingnottosink9107 thank you lyn

[@mrjlbarrett5556]

I am learning from you

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Im glad, I remember when we started there was tons of KZbin on sailboats, none on practical power boats. I hope they help you bite your nails less than I did! Thank you for coming along with us!😘

[@mrjlbarrett5556]

@@tryingnottosink9107 A new adventure a new time

[@larryfalco4841]

What did it cost to get your prop done?

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Only 700.00 dollars, LOL

[@Nobamaable]

Great video...the bird delay would have ticked me off. Have you guys considered buying a 2.5 HP outboard instead of that slow ass trolling motor w/ a heavy battery? Suzuki and Yamaha make that size.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We only use the trawling motor for very short distances. Although I complain about the Boston Whaler in some videos, we eventually got found easier ways to bring her aboard, and tend to use that tender now.

[@giovannibazzini1403]

Have you guys ever thought about getting a seakeeper installed on your boat

[@khoatran9482]

Replying so i can see their answer. But aren't seakeepers like $200k after installation? (THey paid $165k in their cost breakdown video) they also suck up quite a bit of power. T

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We are very happy with the Niads. It is not as good a technology and if I ever had to replace the whole system I would look into the Seakeeper.

[@khoatran9482]

@@tryingnottosink9107 why don't you just get one installed anyways, =D they can work together. I know, easier said when it's not my money. Haha

[@khoatran9482]

@ curious to why's that? As long as there's space and power it can be put almost anywhere so long as it's attached to a strong supporting structure from my limited knowledge and understanding of the system.

[@lutzpjey1079]

Hi I have often viewed the Viedeo's of Marty Zoffinger, he does he is based in FL Zoffinger's Kayak Rentals and Sales 1510 River Dr SW, Ruskin, FL 33570, USA Maybe you feel like something like that. I thought he was very nice. Greetings from Germany Lg Lutz

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We do see a lot of kayaks on boats. We have never tried it though.

[@michaeldundee8300]

13:36 Bill Baggs state park

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Good to know, thank you!

[@matthewlien132]

Hey let me know if you come up to NC coast. If in my area i could off bottom cleaning services or top side detailing. I work for a local company and would love to welcome you to Southport.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We always stop at Southport. At least twice a year. We will probably be there in early May.

[@matthewlien132]

@@tryingnottosink9107 J&J boat services, tell them Matthew spoke with you. Be happy to assist with prop inspections, zinc changes, or just a clean. Would be nice to just say hey. Safe travels.

[@hotrodhog2170]

Welcome home, even though you been back for weeks LOL. Sportfishers are usually piloted by assholes...just sayin.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

That seems to be our experience as well.

[@diananeal9645]

Who'd have known that right after you shot these videos a hurricane would destroy that place

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Many viewers thought we were still there. I am slow at editing.

[@festerofest4374]

Roger, Out??? :-)

[@tryingnottosink9107]

😜

[@rodstanley881]

349 that’s cheap for gas I pay 5.99

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Where on earth are you at? Just wondering.

[@rodstanley881]

Michigan

[@diananeal9645]

Ed, you seem distracted in this video like something is bothering you

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Perhaps. I know Lyn and I were fighting about something on our way back from Bimini. I don't remember about what (notice the narration instead of a recap from the bridge). And I was frustrated that a 2 day stopover in Ft Lauderdale turned into a 4 day stopover. I guess it showed. On the upside, I liked the way the narration came out and will probably do it again.

[@ShawnSmith-xf1sw]

I just can't imagine you 2 fighting. LOL :)

[@diananeal9645]

@@ShawnSmith-xf1sw I can, shes a woman isn't she?

[@steveaustin4600]

why dont the big fly bridge boats slow down near other boats,its easy they are rich arrogant, ignorant special people and you are just in the way of their self important life's

[@tryingnottosink9107]

True that brother !

[@michaelasavino]

The phone number is on the truck

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Intentional 😜