Maiden Voyage On My Hurricane Damaged Yacht

In this video I depart the boat yard in Port Charlotte in my 1968 Hatteras 50 Motor Yacht that I bought after hurricane Ian. I head for West Palm Beach on a 4 day anchor out trip through the center of Florida Via The Okeechobee Waterway! Thanks For Watching!
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[@nazihater2798]

I'm in a position where I watch and see people who grow and go far in life, it's my job. I would bet almost everything I've made over my career for the past 34 years that by the time you are 40 you'll be a multimillionaire. There are not very many kids like you out there anymore, your parents should be proud. Keep up the same attitude, it's going to make you very wealthy.

[@johntaylor9048]

Your father should be so damn proud. Your relationship is heartwarming! Your lucky to have a boat dad!!!

[@bobblack6816]

Your so lucky you have your dad with you! Great memories that in later years you will appreciate!❤️

[@claytoncomeaux414]

Yep, dad's being part of great experiences are unsurpassed!

[@esquides]

Bro, thats the American dream right there. Nothing says America more than riding on a beautiful yacht with your dad and doing things that most of us drem of. Great content.

[@joejohnson307]

Gus you are a truely inspirational young man, your video series should be a mandatory watch for all young people stepping out into the world. Enjoy the fruits of your hard work and get after it attitude, much deserved💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@InTooDeepBro]

With enough barrels of fuel on deck, and some good weather equipment, I would say it's surely possible but not the ideal boat to cross oceans with. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@mickeygunz6802]

@@InTooDeepBro agreed! When I get my boat. I'll buddy boat with you across any body of water, Gus!

[@mky9227]

Wow, best video I ve viewed in a while. I lost my dad in 2021. In the 90,s and early 2000's we restored an old Chris Craft and cruised Lake Erie a bunch, brought all that back. Enjoy!! You ve earned it!!!

[@deuce4562]

Keep up the great vids. I wish more young men were as industrious and worked as hard as you. Enjoy the spoils you have earned. Props to your folks as well. Stay safe ! 🇺🇸

[@kevinhoffman8214]

Gus - you are now "the big boat"

[@arhzee3310]

Not many 20 something year olds can say they own a 50’ Hatteras motor yacht. On your trip down last year you probably stopped in New Bern NC, home of Hatteras boats

[@brianward2175]

At 52, i guess im about 25 years older than you. Im a fellow boater also in Florida and as someone that has really enjoyed your videos, I can tell you that life doesn't get any better than what you're doing right here in this series. Enjoy my friend, see you out on the water.

[@markeast9221]

That was the First Time From anybody's Boat Channel ,that I Saw the Anchor pulled up by the Winless ! Very cool !

[@theverygreatest1]

Fort Myers native here, I kept yelling Caloosahatchee when toy guys were saying Okeechobee canal. Great video, cool to see you do one of my favorite trips.

[@stahme10]

I think that your future adventures will be legendary. Please keep recording your exploits and have smooth sailing where ever you venture.

[@maddogmaz1576]

Lake Okeechobee is no joke. Kicked my ass. Had a 25' Macgregor sailboat. 25mph wind and 6 ft waves. I'd do it again. Its a nice trip everyone should do.

[@maryloutetreault1650]

😅Gus,love the relationship between you and your dad ! I lost my dad at 60 yo so it’s such a gift to see You two having such irreplaceable moments in your lives. Your quite an inspiration to many younger people people out there and no doubt you make your parents quite proud. One other thing ! Excellent choices of music

[@jeremynelson8496]

What a sweet boat dude. I am super impressed with all the skills you have but probably most of all your captaining skills. It looks like the boat has side thrusters you are moving it so well. good job brother.

[@atcpilot3617]

I love your videos. I lost a vacation home in Ft Myers after Hurricane Ian. It has always been a desire of mine to cross Florida on the waterway. I have even visited the W.P. Franklin locks by car to see what they looked like up close. I live vicariously through you. You are an inspiration. You are living your best life. Congratulations! Can't wait for the next video.

[@TM-tw1py]

What a special moment in time. Congrats on your awesome boat. It seems like you basically re-built it on your own. You are an excellent role model for young men everywhere.

[@AlexRodriguez-er1it]

Native Floridian and my dumb whatever just found out there was an Okeechobee Waterway. TOO COOL!!

[@PaBiker02]

wow with it sped up like that it was like driving on a interstate lol crazy

[@JayHutchG]

Another great video budroe. Really enjoy watching your saga. From a 74 year old Dad, it's great you were able to share that time with your Dad & that you are doing this at a great stage in your life. What you have done the past few years WILL guide the rest of your life. I have made that trip in both directions in a powerboat when we stayed in Stuart for a month in a condo on the St. Luce. Stuart is a well kept boaters secret on the east side of FL. All the snow birds wanna be on the west side. You can stay twice as long in the Stuart/Ft. Pierce area only stones throw from Jupiter and West Palm Beach. Love what you are accomplishing.

[@scooter2470]

This trip brings back so many memories. When we moved our boat from St. Pete, to Stuart, Fl on the Okeechobee and had an amazing time. This was the last time dad was on the boat before we lost him. These memories are precious and you should always cherish them. Now, the sappy stuff is out of the way. You're following the same footsteps we have and it is a wonderful way to spend time ( and copious $$$$). Keep up the good work !

[@lisadoran8622]

Oh my gawd I'M READY TO PUKE! I ran around in a channel in Hingham Massachusetts - I had only taken the wheel 5 SECONDS and BOOM 💥 thank God I have a really nice husband! F'd both props and then some...... miss that 40' Silverton - I have really been enjoying watching your entire journey from #1 video! And now a 50' Hat uggh just awesome!

[@jgkcpa]

I live in southwest florida and it was great to take a virtual trip with you west to east. Thank you for posting this. Your skills as a mechanic are very impressive.

[@Maxdekriek]

Thank you gus for sharing youre nice life with us😊 greetsz from holland...max...

[@mcbrayer1009]

The dingy does not look bad up on top there. A good use of that space. I would not put a jet ski up there, I know you repaired it but I would not chance that much weight up there. The dingy is fine. You have done a nice job on the boat so far and I look forward to seeing you continue working on it. Hatteras makes some VERY nice boats and has nice wood work on them. I have thought about a live aboard myself but I would probably go with a 35 foot boat or so. 50 is a big boat. More space and everything, but big to maneuver around and more expense for docking and stuff. Keep up the great work and safe boating!!!

[@burtontile]

Your doing it right brother .....keep going!

[@LAMaurer]

I'm a sailor, and you're the only NON SAILING Vlog I watch. Love, love, your passion! ❤

[@donaldmoore6345]

I have to say you have a great set of skills for redoing the boats. Looks like your whole life experience has set you up well. 👍

[@codylane7472]

making memories with dad n good friends, love to see people really alive with no fear. your big score with great engines is the proof u r livin right

[@bobd9775]

I brought a 58 Hatteras through Okeechobee last week. the lake was at 7 feet with no real channel markers. Couldn't take the rim at 5 feet. Everyone was warning us about rocks. Talk about anxiety

[@TheREALJosephTurner]

Another awesome video! Those views were amazing. As an amateur radio operator, I can't help but imagine how fun it would be operating out on the water!

[@ZoneTelevision]

Fkn CUMMINS 💪 That boat will beast 18 knots without batting an eyelash. What a spectacular journey. and with your dad. incredible memories to have.

[@Wibb14]

My Dad got too old for us to share anything like this. You are lucky to have this time together.

[@jstevens2127]

I’m enjoying your channel, it’s nice that you get to experience your journey with your Dad. I grew up without mine but at 27 I reconnected with him. He is now retired but was a salmon fisherman on the west coast. He had a 55’ double-ender fishing boat built in 1939. I had the opportunity to go out fishing with him several times and those are some of my fondest memories. Enjoy your time together! We’ll be subscribing and following along!

[@gufiaito69able]

It's great that your dad comes along with you. That time together is gold

[@neptunechris]

God, I love my State!.. well done video... good luck with the final punch out work, glad you scored that Hattie!

[@patrickdemars852]

So many boats. 😮😮😮Some look lije just barely missing you.

[@thebigguy8306]

Fabulous, thank you for taking us along on your journey. You should invite MAV and 2Vintage YT channels down for a ride in the Winter Months Solo from here to Boca, I am guessing not for long. Friends and relatives you've never met, subscribers, and groups of young women

[@lakebuster]

Man that was neat voyage with your Dad and at the end glad you got to enjoy New Years Eve with your friends. The hard work has paid off!

[@1951RKP]

Really happy for you. Your excitement is great. I’ve been a livaboard for 21 years on a 43’ Searay. Still loving it.

[@donpablo2170]

17:30 almost looked fake. When it sped up the video was so clear. That was the nicest sunrise I think I ever seen. WoW

[@scottdrobertson]

Love your channel man we should’ve known you were in the Port Charlotte area I live in North Cape Coral would’ve love to pitch in and give you a helping hand only one thing I need to correct my friend it’s the caloosahahie river and not the Okeechobee river

[@nigelbeaumont1109]

That’s the Life of a Millionaire… absolutely seething with Jealousy. Phenomenal Vessel Buddy. Pure classy. Excellent Piloting through sketchy Waters.

[@stephenward3468]

She is a lovely boat so comfortable and spacious with all that lovely crafted woodwork and those two CUMMINS engines.There will be lot's of work to be done until she is the way you want her,but she will be well worth it.Enjoy her and sailing her.Well done nice to share these times with your dad.

[@shaneyboi5793]

boat vibes sent me, great content! Binged watch your 3 most recent videos! 15:18 what a view!

[@jamesparker6017]

Coral Gables 🌴🇺🇸 Happy Easter 🐣 🏄

[@allanandersen5590]

Nice trip

[@21Pescatore]

Been watching your videos and I am very impressed with your knowledge and skills. Like you I have a background in aviation but I perused a different path. I enjoy your videos. Keep em coming!

[@charlescooke8776]

Lived just east of Ortona lock for 10 years. Back in mi now but sure do miss the boats.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Great episode, Gus! Keep rolling and stay safe! 👍👍 Great to see some of the places i have been down through the years.. Some are looking a lot more grown up than when i was there but good to see them all the same.. 👍👍

[@user-ov3xg3qc1h]

Like the way you fixed up your 50 ft boat made by Haddaress

[@plainwhiterapper1]

That reflection shot in the morning at the lock, was totally awesome, Captian.

[@jamesrichard9722]

This is bitter sweet. I lived on my trawler on Manasota Key; not 15 miles from where your new boat fell off it’s stands during the same hurricane (Ian), but mine sank in the marina. Insurance refused to cover it so far; nearly 2 years later. I’m 75

[@williamlikos1996]

AWSOME JOB..

[@derekcosette8583]

I must take a minute and tell you I am 69 years old and you have the best videos, your narration is spot on, your voice is great. and you do captain a boat with skill and class. I spent alot of time on the water in much smaller boats, but roamed the ocean. Be safe and I look for the next adventure!

[@tonytowhitch]

HELL YEAH!!!!!! The girls are back!!!! Gus your a bad ass my brotha!

[@goleafsgo8496]

15:30 mother earth creates the most incredible master pieces when she wants to! 😊

[@johnschieffelin3226]

What a great video! Can't believe you were able to resurrect the Hatteras into fine operating condition in just a couple of weeks. Amazing. Loved seeing the scenery of the Okeechobee crossing -- I did it years ago both ways on a Pro-Line 32.Very rural and scenic. When you anchored did you run a generator? I probably saw you as you left the St. Lucie River and entered the ICW in Stuart -- what you called a "crazy intersection" -- I live right there on the corner. It is so busy the intersection is called the Crossroads. Congratulations on the Hatteras and the trip. A lot of work but it paid off. You were smart and lucky to buy an old Hatteras -- they were built bulletproof and with good access and high-quality systems.

[@deanwebb1362]

Your videos have been amazing. Would love to have a trip like that. Well, we can all wish. Horrible to see so many boats damaged beyond repair. Must take ages to clear. Anyway get back to your video it has been really interesting Had a great journey.😊😊

[@user-ov3xg3qc1h]

You are living my dream good luck to you

[@doctorryanmiescke]

I envy you. What a great way to live your life and spend time with your father!

[@bretanderson5283]

What a beautiful sunrise!!!holy smokes!!Love your videos !you’re a superstar👍🐣👍 happy Easter!

[@markthomas2436]

Anchored up... is where ya wanna be at sundown. That is the best evening and overnight sleep you can hope to get. And it can be magical.

[@ricklittle4617]

Made the trip a bunch of times in a 18’ Jon Boat with a 60 hp Yamaha all welded MV hull got the one without the center seat and had room for a one man tent for overnights Most times I would just go up and back on the weekends but went all way two Stuart twice

[@jamesgibson4137]

38:17 I heard Tyler Childers playing, and just before was thinking; how great it would to be cruising and listening to tyler Childers or Zach Bryan🤘🏻

[@tomlord5652]

I really love your video's! They are fun and I learn a lot from them... Keep them comming.

[@guidedmeditation2396]

Penguins use a rock to impress the chicks so a guy with a Hatteras Motoryacht should be able to attract a nice mate after you make the bed and do a few more improvements. It will be interesting to see where this all takes you.

[@thomaspegenau9092]

livin a dream my young new interweb friend lol love the content!

[@bigcity2085]

Hey. I'm new. Awesome trip. Had a bud in W. Palm. Would take a load down there(owner op. trucker), then we'd head out fishin', divin' or drop down to the keys. That is one Mega Jumbo bow pulpit; I love it.

[@Maxdekriek]

verry verry verry nice ship btw😁😊

[@OverAndOverAndOver]

Bro was so lucky this thing got Cummins swapped, quite a vessel

[@1nf1d31]

I've never been on a boat like this, of should I say floating motor home! Way cool, I can only dream of such a thing, so envious of you!! And it has gotta be nice and amazing having such a great Father to come along with you and help you! Great videos wish you would post more often. Also, that sunrise was soooooo amazing

[@sandersmills]

Nice... hope to see you soon!!

[@russseff1246]

I'm really impressed with your mechanical skills and work ethic. You did a great job getting that boat seaworthy again. Just a note of caution. When you left the boat on autopilot and started giving the tour of the boat (while your dad was doing dishes in the galley) was reckless. Had you hit something you would have been 100% liable. I don't know if you have a captains license, but if you do, you'd know the amount that the CG stresses having a lookout at all times. That is in addition to an operator concentrating on running the boat.

[@jonnytoast]

You should definitely rename the boat. It's Seam's like your gonna have it for a while and you Def love it. CraSea (or CraySea) Life, or CraSea Hat

[@davidpalmer9334]

Your are Living my dream! I would love for nothing more than to make that trip with my dad! Well, if your dad can’t make a trip and you need a 1st mate….. I am offering up my services 😎

[@justinfufun5483]

KZbin just popped this up, first time here. A worthy recommendation too.

[@TheKruner1]

a man after my own heart declutter it all

[@BeachBumforLife]

Those engines seems a lot louder than the older boat. Need to sound proof that engine room. Awesome vid 🤙

[@bigsnappy50]

Cherish the time you have with your father, I know that he is

[@williamessig2610]

Congratulations on Your New Boat. Enjoyed the Video as I have taken this route West to East before...But if you get a chance to Edit, folks watching your video would like to know the process of Passing through the Locks....Same thing with bridges that you need to know your exact clearance...Hope your Boat will be as good to you as you have been to it!

[@KenDavies-qv3fs]

Out of the two ways to get across the Lake, I like the outside one where you see the wildlife.

[@loriedupuy4824]

I love your video. We did the exact trip when we bought our boat in Ft. Myers. Years later we renovated 2 other boats. Great adventure

[@JohnBraman413]

should do a video on maneuvering a boat that size. i'm looking at a 50' hattaras myself.

[@stevendomina4002]

American dream

[@HalDixon]

I'm really happy for you! Best of luck with your new boat! It's a beauty!

[@chipmiller9074]

Hopefully you're well!! MISS YOUR VIDEO S

[@temanpatterson5345]

I've just started watching you and love it. I will say if you ever want someone to go with you, I am willing. I'd love to go south and check out small places. I'm in South Texas by the coast, so let me know. I don't mind working!!

[@Unleaded93]

The Father and Son Bond is priceless!!!! Congratulations on the boat! 2 thumbs up,for your hard work, and best of luck on your future voyages.🎉 Cheers from Canada!!!!!

[@ULFLYER5]

That really is an awesome boat. You are livin' the life.

[@raymondhorn3422]

Your a lucky man to have Dad and boat enjoy time in life is short!!?

[@juanlopez1973]

Awesome yacht you got, congrats!

[@7810jam]

Good on ya man! What a fantastic boat she is. Great to get to spend so much time chilling out with your dad too.

[@adriannicholson8819]

good to see you having fun two of my 160-foot super yachts are in the Gulf of Aden on patrol and my baby is going in to dry for a 6 mill refit we have to build an AMO room on her and we are going to be beefing up the ball for ramming

[@eduardoperez3863]

Great job brother

[@josephdowning2244]

Hey dude i stumbled across your videos i think I lost much sleep as well watching i got great enjoyment my name is Joe downing im from locania NH i live on the gulf of Mexico in Alabama dude i loved the quest but the hat is badass. The wicked trashed boat.and how you brought it back to life. im so excited for you brother i hope we cross paths one day if you are able to you should stop by the Flora bama i would love to work beside you on your net project

[@FredB916]

Keep it real buddy. Big fan wishing you the best.

[@matthewholzmueller6292]

😂 your like a ten legged man in a ass kicking contest! You got this! 🤟

[@bookworm67-hv7nm]

that looks like a good live on boat I would love to live on a boat no more being homeless or worrying about finding some where to live