3 Day Camping Trip - Day 1 | Prep - Travel - Spearfishing

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[@mritolduso7355]

That bit of advice about removing the latent heat from the coolers before adding ice for the trip is just another example of why I am subscribed to your channel Aaron…your attention to detail is impeccable! I can’t wait for the videos of this adventure that will follow…

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it! 🙏

[@nattybluedread]

We used to line the bottom of the coolers with dry ice wrapped in newspapers for long Bahamas trips.

[@alexcruz7719]

If allowed to make the analogy, when I was younger I had the opportunity to come across some books written by Mr. Jim Corbett. It was about his experiences as a hunter of man-eating big cats in India and for some strange reason Aaron story narrating reminds me a lot of those books, maybe same personality? Who knows.

[@rodneyalaking8241]

The dude on Yankee Capt was watching thinking WTF? That looks like a lot of work!😂

[@jadedchick.4352]

After a long, stressful day I look forward to watching Key West Waterman. Thank you for all that you do. ❤

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Love to hear that! 🙏🏻

[@urbancornbread5500]

@jadedchick you stole my words!😜 Key West Waterman is such an awesome stress reliever!

[@jadedchick.4352]

@@urbancornbread5500 To live in Key West is a dream. I love living vicariously through Key West Waterman. I’m stuck in Pennsylvania, lol 😂

[@juniordelgiorno5260]

Amen to that!

[@tampakid100]

Agreed

[@Allirys]

Oh, man! What a Tortugas trip start (casually shoots an african...) Nice team! Now we wait for more. Thx!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for tuning in!

[@CarlMcdavid-xf8hk]

Cooling coolers is very real. I learned that from a old timer and have stuck w/ it since. And of course, chill everything that's going into them, and your good. Tight lines from Cedar Key, Florida.

[@twad10]

gotta love a bonus thursday episode!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏🏻

[@MegaVince09]

Great day for cruising 🤙looking forward to the next video 🤩

[@KeyWestWaterman]

see you tonight!

[@fairwind8222]

Haven’t even watched yet, and I’m throwing 👍🏻 this is the deam

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha thanks for coming along!

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

His place is so nice and quiet. He has a personal canal that leads to the entire world of fishing.👍 Im talking abt the Gheenoe.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

favorite place ever!

[@soaringbeard6550]

@keywestwaterman your fuel theory is 100% correct. In aviation, we have vents on our gas tanks in the wings and we typically fill the tanks all the way up the night before. So the gas will cool down and then when the sun comes up the following day on summer days, it is not uncommon to walk outside and just watch gas pouring out of your wing onto the ground.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

wild! I've seen the vents do the same on the boat

[@bradleysnyder6540]

I too am a pilot and we plan for this. But if you fill you tanks with cool fuel in the morning and your tanks warm up, like you mentioned, they will vent the excess fuel overboard, you can never get that fuel back and you paid for that wasted fuel, and it’s not good for the water. If your tanks below the waterline on your white boat do not heat up enough that it causes your boat to vent… keep doing what you are doing!

[@davidheard9953]

Really enjoy watching your channel. One of my favorites.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it

[@peterthermocline]

Very sharp crisp quality video

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it!

[@jorgegorina3039]

Nice AP catch. Awesome video. Looks like a good time. Enjoy

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@danielgriffis9759]

It's not Monday. Is it? Asking for a friend. Whoo-hooo, another video!😊

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha

[@johnlukasik8045]

I've been to Key West ( Waterman ) l o l , 3 times in my life ! I always wanted to go to the Dry Tortuga's, but never made it there ! That last Hurricane destroyed my sister's condo off of Fort Meyer's ! I caught many a Jack Crevalle's, but never a yellow one ? I would have liked to tasted one before I returned to Illinois ! I like the Gulf waters more than the Atlantic side ! Incredible colors in the waters ! I would have liked to see a CLEAN & COOK on that A.P. ! As a marine Technician, you were correct on the fuel heating up creating a possible Vapor Lock situation ! I was surprised that you used black totes down in Florida where temps exceed 90 degree's !

[@KeyWestWaterman]

def is an awesome place! and we cooked up some of the pompano in the next vid! thanks for the info!

[@josefandino9374]

Is that the great chef Will with a wutang shirt!!!! Man Aaron you are in the presence of royalty!!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Haha for sure

[@michealolsen1344]

Cool the coolers before hand, not a details most would know to do!! Great plan!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

works like a charm!

[@user-nj2vv2xm4j]

Dry Tortuga's NP is awesome. Have a great time. Gotta get back there soon, hopefully on a sailboat for a season or two.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

really is!

[@joeroberts6349]

We build fuel tanks for the marine and automotive industry. We have to design the tanks to where the fuel nozzles shut off at 95% to allow for fuel expansion. Our plant is in Florida and you are correct on fuel. You definitely get more when the temperature is cooler.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

awesome! appreciate the info!

[@JumbleTronChannel]

Always grateful for an extra episode! Thank you!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@konstantinivanov1986]

The anxiety of prepping for a trip is one of the best feelings. And you always forget something.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha always

[@thesaltybrood]

Love the Tortugas! Another great video Bud. Jose Debasa

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you sir!

[@ranierrentas4818]

Cool the coolers!!! Great Idea man!! Never thought of it!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

works like a charm

[@JuanLopez-jk9mu]

Man I love watching you slip out of the Harbor, many many memories from so many years ago. Glad to see there is still SOME shrimp boats there. Keep it up! Love your videos.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@RagingNana-KindredSpirit50]

Sorry for missing the video yesterday when you posted it.😢 Coming to view you videos is so relaxing and really gives the sense of running into a dear friend. Thank you for all of your content!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏 thanks for the continued support and positive feedback!

[@dawnfagot534]

Franklin & I will be heading there to camp this fall. Thanks for the tips!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

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[@jimalden7130]

Aaron dude what a slicker of a trip. Nailed weather perfectly . Yelp blue water dang goliath eat you if they could swallow you big fishes

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha almost! thanks for coming along

[@wildmanchris06]

You're 100% correct, gas does expand when it gets hot.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Good to know!

[@jake9705]

8:04 -- Great idea!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@robertlittle8672]

Already love the start of this video!!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@JohnWilliams-vt8ep]

Thanks man, great info in this video. When I went to Tortugas I slept on one of the picnic tables so I am with you on sleeping outside. No bugs just rats and crabs. And it was a new moon, incredible star gazing.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I've done that before! always a treat

[@russellpurdie]

The station owners sometimes measure the truck tankers temperature so it does make a difference

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for the info!

[@TheHappinessOfThePursuit]

I’ve heard the same about the gas. It follows compression physics and I’ve heard it for a long time in Houston. Thanks for bringing us along! ❤

[@wildmanchris06]

Ayeeeee, I'm in Houston to🔥🔥🔥. But I've learn that a long time ago about the gas.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks for watching!

[@gordonhopkins4658]

Buddy, you need to please make a movie out of this trip. A nice long video to watch.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I did in 3 different episodes! one would be way too long

[@aarontrenton1730]

So there are actually some good reports supporting your theory on fueling times. Also, never run the pump handle wide open. They say that in the heat of the the faster you run the pump, the more it releases the vapor trapped in the tanks. So you are definitely on the right track.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for the tip!

[@robertlittle8672]

So happy to see your concern for safety, Aaron, I would never expect anything less from you my man,you definitely have your stuff together!!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@josefandino9374]

Very good Aaron on the coolers , they do exactly what you said. On the fuel note I did read a few years ago that it is smarter to fuel up in the mornings being that it's cooler. But another note should be that when people in general put the nozzle in the gas tank they usually press the handle for the fuel to come out quicker. That is what burns the fuel down. If you press it si the fuel comes out at a slower pace it also lets you get more fuel for your buck. It's like the harder you step on the gas, the faster that gas gets consumed. Great video brother. I'm gonna check out today's after I'm done with this bad boy.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Yea I’ve heard that as well. Always use the slower setting. Appreciate it!

[@bradjones9634]

So cool, I hope you enjoyed every minute of it. Looking forward to the continuation. So beautiful!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@IOgrel]

You make my favorite videos... I even wait to watch them until I get home from work to relax.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear that 🙏

[@ThaiNguyen-wg3uy]

Always love your vids kind sir, I’ll be in the keys in 12 days I can’t wait!!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

hope you have a great trip!

[@gcrauwels941]

You props were spinning pretty good. The tag line/buddy dive method is smart.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

they def were

[@randaltotten9358]

Really awesome can't wait to see the rest of the trip.. be nice to get a shot at the stars at night for the people who have never seen the sky without the light pollution I know 50 60 miles offshore at night time it is totally mind-boggling reminds me of what you could see from land in Florida when I was a kid

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I believe James got some cool photos of it! gonna post on the next vid

[@madhatter2465]

Looks Like Another Great Adventure. It`s A Beautiful Area, A Part Of Paradise Looking Foward To The Conclusion Of Your Video. Great Stuff!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ameraboukhadra7618]

Thanks! Awesome episode and I hope to see further footage from this trip. Enjoy your time there.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@charleshatcliff5588]

Can't wait to see this journey. Be safe y'all great vid as always. Respect

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@befmx31]

Man! you are right. Doesn't get any better than that. ~13:00 mark.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏🏻

[@jeepowner2675]

I really enjoy watching the prep that goes into a trip. It makes me feel like im going too

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏🏻

[@miketorre16]

nice, looking forward to this series!! i love how you can hold your breath so so long. I was in my pool today, 8 feet deep, my ears were killing me and i was only able to hold my breath for about 10 seconds at the bottom LOL, i was checking out a rust stain on the liner.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha lots of practice! thanks for tuning in, and please never do breath holds in the pool alone!

[@miketorre16]

@@KeyWestWaterman gotcha, ya, i had to for a stain on my liner, but thanks for the advice. 👍👍

[@kennycarder2211]

Like always great information and awesome videos, thanks for sharing Aaron, looking forward for more too come 👍

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks for watching!

[@WilliamHoush]

Nice prep and nice tips for open water spearing too. Safety first always then fun.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@dannyo957416]

My wife and I went there a couple years ago very beautiful place

[@KeyWestWaterman]

def is!

[@markhottman2652]

Dry Tortugas is MAGICAL

[@KeyWestWaterman]

it really is!

[@gradybrowning3976]

As a Floridian who loves Civil War history that’s one fort I would really love to see! And definitely fish while down there!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

It’s an awesome place to visit

[@chubbrock659]

Your comment about your back needing soft bedding spoke right to me! I feel that!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha

[@daveenlow1103]

Awesome - love that place, can’t wait for the rest of the videos.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

More to come!

[@Edgunsuk]

Here you go m8 ..... The standard coefficient of gasoline's expansion/contraction equals 0.069 % per degree Fahrenheit. At wholesale, oil companies buy and sell to each other at a 60 degree standard.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for the info!

[@floridacoastadventures3517]

Thank you for sharing one of Florida's gems. Enjoyed your video as always.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@wimtheeuwen7315]

You get payed for this kind of stuf and the rest of us pays top dollar for it. You wriggled yourself in a prime position my man. Waiting for day 2. Good luck.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

didn't come easy but it was worth it now! 🙏

[@Jch434]

One of my favorite places on earth and definitely my favorite in the states... lucky man waking up to paradise everyday

[@PSSKDerby]

Great video Aaron! I’m not a petroleum engineer, but as an accountant, I’ve done audits on gas stations and when we counted the gas, we always measured quantity and temperature. That temperature was used to convert the litres to 15 C (roughly 60 F), which is the norm in the gas industry. Supposedly, the gas pump would convert the gas going through it to 15 C when we pump it. In essence, we should always get the same amount per litre/gallon at any point of the day. Obviously, gas pumps go through regular testing here in Canada on predetermined dates, so I’m sure no big oil people would ever tamper with that. Loved the video. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

ah gotcha! that makes sense appreciate the info

[@scandal007]

Can't wait for the next chapter. .........great stuff as always Aaron.!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

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[@zylomorph]

So exciting! This is what I've been waiting for. Key West Camperman!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@ShipMonster]

As an engineer I can say yes you'll get more fuel into a given space of it's cooler. Racing teams use this concept to pack more fuel before the start of a race {see motogp}. However you'd need to know if the pumps compensate for such a thing, meaning how they measure the volume of fluid getting delivered. So, you'll get more fuel into your fuel tank when it's cooler but I imagine you still pay the same total cost per gallon. Because, loss prevention...

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Makes sense! Appreciate the info

[@alanmartinez45]

The way most pumps compensate for this is double walled underground tanks that barely change in temperature so it doesn't matter, in cases where you may be pumping thousands of gallons like in airplanes or really big boats it does, and the measurements are made by weight and not volume so there is no compensation to do exactly to avoid this, at your normal leisure boat pump the machine measures by volume, so if the gas is heavier you get more, but even then the pump doesn't loose because it compensates with the people who won't or can't fill up in the am(time is limited)...

[@joe5st817]

Bonus episode! Love these Dry Tortuga episodes, as always 5 stars 🌟 I’m not sure about a petroleum engineer but I guarantee some know it all will tell ya 😂

[@KeyWestWaterman]

😂

[@alanmartinez45]

That'd be me 🙋🤣full of useless facts xD

[@markhottman2652]

When Gasoline ⛽️ heats (above 60-75 degrees F) it starts to vaporize.

[@jameskim62]

VERY NICE AND RELAXING !!!!!!!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dougney3026]

Hello from Virginia my friend. I glad you made a channel. People have no idea what you do. They can't even dream about it.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

So glad you enjoy it 🙏🏻

[@markbeasley1919]

Awesome video Aaron. Looking forward to the rest of the story.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏

[@jareddavis6572]

I learn so much watching this Chanel and there's always good action and recipes! Great content!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

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[@ryt2carry]

Awesome video. That water is absolutely beautiful. Nice fish too

[@KeyWestWaterman]

It really is!

[@billclark1011]

another awesome video. great info as we will be going there next year!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@kenishi8781]

Respect to what you do, love watching your contents

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏🏻

[@Fantasma257]

Awesome cooler tip! Great video as always

[@KeyWestWaterman]

🙏🏻

[@FrankJamger]

Nice start to what's sure to be a great trip.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for tuning in!

[@yuisseppeurena3909]

That water is absolutely beautiful, awesome video man!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@budrohammbone2806]

Hope Y'All have a great trip ! Looking forward to seeing some pics/vids.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

was amazing! thanks for tuning in

[@Reneslifestyletraveling]

Your voice is so comforting

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thank you! glad you enjoy the videos 🙏

[@lewisspeed3041]

Great video,hope you have an epic trip.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

I did!

[@lewisspeed3041]

@@KeyWestWaterman awesome sauce!!

[@johnnyvee9486]

That's such a cool destination. The prep work for the trip is interesting, always good to learn things. It's great how you explain the dangers of diving and how you guys mitigate those by being smart and looking after one another. Looking forward to seeing more of the trip! Shame Paddlin Madeliene couldn't make it, she always makes the videos entertaining! Cheers!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

so glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the positive feedback 🙏

[@lexlax999]

I like that you don’t do things to make cool KZbin videos you make cool KZbin videos because you do cool things.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love that! always try to keep it natural and organic. never try to stage anything.

[@tylerlee5349]

That looks like a ton of fun. I’m glad someone else knows about pre-chilling the coolers. I told my dad about that last weekend and he looked at me like I was crazy haha

[@KeyWestWaterman]

😂

[@jamescarpenter1999]

Keep spoiling us Dibs!! Absolutely ❤it! Always learn and love the videos! Keep up the great content! 🙏🙏

[@KeyWestWaterman]

More to come!

[@WilliamJohnson-tx7no]

Great video, looking forward to the next one

[@KeyWestWaterman]

More to come!

[@DeanGoedel]

That boat does amazing on the water with that much weight! Good setup 👌

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Yes it does!

[@mayhem035]

That was super cool!👌👍❤️

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tommykemp4421]

Awesome video! My fiance and I have been there via the seaplane before but taking our own boat and fishing/camping on the island is definitely a bucket list trip for us!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

its an awesome trip!

[@gradybrowning3976]

Yea Boy this is gonna be a Good one!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thank you sir!

[@barbaravilmanyi812]

Great vid .. lived Fl keys 19 yr and once spent 10 days anchored out there . 👍🏼

[@scottwilsonrestoration]

this is so good, thank for the amazing content ...the Tortugas are an amazing place in the world

[@KeyWestWaterman]

It really is!

[@johnbonair3518]

With the fuel it doesn't matter what time of day you get fuel. All fuel pumps have to be calibrated according to what type of fuel pump your using. Calibration for 5 gallons for the average pump 100 gallons for your high flow pumps.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for the info!

[@OZD-mb2bs]

Taking a sea plane to the tortugas is a bucket list item for Me. Great vid BTW!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

get out there!

[@sweenbean88]

The coolness of your cooled coolers is too cool for school. Also, about the gas expansion with heat, seems logical, as is most of your thinking. I’m a fan from The Panhandle. Thanks for sharing

[@KeyWestWaterman]

haha! thanks for watching

[@savewithdavetidelandsford9146]

Such an informative experience

[@KeyWestWaterman]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertboychuk9041]

Nice tip with the ice.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

helps a ton!

[@KF8OD1]

Beautiful!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@vincentmangeaux9419]

What a treat. Cheers sir!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bmp429]

I’ve heard the same thing on getting gas when it’s hot. Even with tank’s underground I don’t like getting gas in the afternoons.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@danilofilipe8894]

Beautiful place 👌

[@KeyWestWaterman]

It really is!

[@MexicoPescadoro]

So dope. You're the man, man.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

thanks for watching!

[@greggaskey5336]

Love the Vids. Keep up the great work

[@KeyWestWaterman]

Thanks, will do!

[@AsaSpades112]

Camping and spearfishing?! Awesome! Hope to see more of this content but love all of your stuff. Keep up the good work!

[@KeyWestWaterman]

More to come!

[@anewlookatlurestopwaterpop5466]

I just love the underwater footage.

[@KeyWestWaterman]

love to hear it!