Motor Yacht Cruising On The Okeechobee Waterway

[@geoffreywallace9432]

This is a channel I did not know I needed in my life but I do. Great videos and I love Jasper.

[@OLOH]

So glad you found us Geoffrey. And yeah, Jasper's pretty awesome!

[@Mark-pm9nh]

Hi Captain & Admiral . Love your vlogs . Boats are a huge passion of mine so being able to share in your adventures on board your beautiful yacht OLOH has been a joy to watch . Really like how you show your location & next destination via satellite . Much respect for your nautical knowledge, professionalism & courtesy you show to everyone . You are both an inspiration to me . God bless . ❤ Mark (Toronto)

[@OLOH]

Thank you so much for your extraordinarily kind words. We really enjoy the life and don't take it for granted for one second. More coming!

[@jamespatterson1433]

Very cool to see the respect to the ways of the water ways. Rules are not made to be broken, they help show respect for other boaters, respect to the people that make the cancels/lock and harbors work. Not to mention the people who live on the shore. It's good all around. Everyone knows what to expect so all can enjoy.

[@OLOH]

Thanks James. We completely agree. It's so easy to do the right thing. Unfortunately, not everyone gets it. But we can still do our part and dream of a day...

[@thecroftericmiller496]

You boys are fantastic. Me and my bf Enjoyed yet another few videos of yours. The great loop is on my bucket list in the next 10 years. ICW looks very fun.

[@OLOH]

Thanks so much Eric 😊. The ICW is truly an adventure in its own right, so incredibly varied and endlessly interesting (and challenging at times). Enjoy your Loop dreaming and planning and perhaps we'll see you guys out there!

[@JungleJimAB9AB]

Nice to see the crew has weathered the storm in fine fashion. Continued success at sea and have fun.

[@OLOH]

Appreciate that Jim!

[@micksanger6274]

I feel like I just took a short vacation simply watching this. What a fun journey. Thanks.

[@OLOH]

That's great! So glad we could take you along.

[@carlosdesgroux2627]

My too

[@Peter-nv3wu]

Hello from the UK. Found you by chance and glad that I did, everything looks beautiful and totally different from the water and it's so clean, sadly clean waterways like that are a dream here in the UK. Great boat, and I like the way Jasper walks about watching everything intently with that "I am in charge" look. Stay safe guy's and thank's so much for taking us along with you.

[@OLOH]

Hey Peter - we're so glad you found us too and are able to get a feel for boating over here. It really is so varied and interesting and sometimes we feel that we've just scratched the surface. And you are so right - Jasper is definitely the one in charge. Cheers!

[@GLICKMIRE]

This is quite a treat! It's hard to find videos showing actual yacht operations with the procedures you go through. I have subscribed to your channel. LT Jerry Lentz USCG (retired)

[@OLOH]

So glad you're enjoying! More are on the way...

[@ssranch6017]

Thank you for the video I really enjoyed it. Always wanted to own a boat little late now I'm 70 years old.

[@OLOH]

Thanks so much Bob. The Captain's Dad is 85 and has a sports boat. Never too late!

[@michelladouceur5324]

I have spent quite a bit of time watching most of your videos. I'm in Quebec, Canada and the weather here is slowly getting better and better. So watching your videos is the best remedy for me in this pandemic and it just makes me dream of being on my boat this summer in the 1000 Islands. I also must say that the quality of your videos and the overall joyfull attitude that you guys have makes it easy to get hooked and always looking forward for the next one. Enjoy life on your boat and it keep on sharing your voyages.

[@OLOH]

Thank you so much for your kind words - we're very happy to hear you're enjoying our adventure. We don't take this life for granted for one second. We've boated on the US side of the 1000 islands near Alexandria Bay and it is some of the most stunning waters we've been in. Boating season will be here before you know it - may it be a great one!

[@harry1955able]

yust discovered your adventurs on oloh and i wil never mis anything in the future of your adventures and voyages.

[@OLOH]

And thank you for joining us - so good to have you aboard.

[@KingmanRoss]

Yea,you guys are the best when it comes to commentary and just normal conversation.🤠🏳‍🌈

[@stephenscott963]

Just saw your show for the first time, and we actually just did the same trip on a delivery on a Hat 70 and had a great time and a great learning experience! Great video, I like when ppl explain why things may not be working on a vessel and what to look for and what needed fixed or other! Thanks again, and safe passages! Capt Steve

[@OLOH]

Appreciate that Cap. Helping a friend move his 75 Hatt up and down the coast a couple of times pushed us to move up to our current boat. Thanks for the kind words!

[@AngolaAirman]

Enjoyed seeing that stretch of the Caloosahatchee. Cruised there some 50 years ago aboard the S.S. Corsica , a 30' Winslow sloop ,skippering the Sea Scout Ship. I remember our sailing into the Yacht Basin under sail (because our inboard wouldn't work), and maneuvering & docking with no dents or scrapes. I knew two of the Harbormasters there: Ed Hansen & Dave LaCroix. Good & knowledgeable seamen. Good memories.

[@OLOH]

So glad you enjoyed it! Can't imagine going into the Yacht Basin (or most marinas) under sail. That requires some high level skills!

[@AngolaAirman]

@@OLOH Well, I had a crew of 5-6 Sea Scouts manning the lines, AND the Basin was far less crowded back then.. I remember a US Power Squadron member once let the boys man the helm of his 110' Aldeberan on a cruise out to Sanibel light and back. He then showed me why he was not worried: a displacement hull pushes out a bow wave underwater as well, and this pushed against the channel sides, keeping her 'straight'. You are familiar with this, I'm sure, but we weren't. One constantly learns, right? :-)

[@craigmonteforte1478]

I agree with you Captain about doing the right thing on the water now I grew up inSouthFlorida I bought my first boat before a car and I’ve owned 17 or 18 others over the years at certain times and in certain places it sometimes feels as though I’m all alone on that one at times yet I have to be the better person Best of luck to the rest of your voyages !

[@OLOH]

Thanks Craig. It can definitely be crazy out there at times, especially in S Fl where there are so many boats and boaters of all types. But we always aim to do what's right and safe for those on board and on the water. Cheers!

[@mwash5779]

Just camped at Ortona last week, loved this video. It cleared up a lot of question about the locks... thanks

[@OLOH]

Our pleasure - so glad you enjoyed it.

[@MrDominicBrant]

Finding your channel has made my day. Looking forward to catching up and looking forward. Dominic (and Alvin)

[@OLOH]

So glad you found us. Welcome!

[@todddoster6487]

Rare to see someone doing all of the right things on small yacht. Thank you for sharing.

[@OLOH]

Thanks for the kind words - we truly appreciate it.

[@columbuswatts]

It’s great to see Oloh and crew underway again!!! I love the boater etiquette tips that are sprinkled throughout each video. I learn something new each video. Thank you for letting us watch your adventures.

[@OLOH]

Thanks so much! We learn something new everyday we're on the water and love paying it forward, even just a little bit. Great to have you with us.

[@justinnykamp6970]

This is awesome!!! I will be following your adventures from now on

[@OLOH]

Fantastic - thanks for joining us!

[@TheByard]

Thanks for that, I do miss my boat life having sold mine back in 2010 after owning her for 15 years. Bought Lazy Days in 1995 and lived aboard for 2 years, moored on the River Thames under the flight path to Heathrow airport where I was working on a tunnel construction project. Now LD was not just any old boat built in 1930 as a family motor yacht in Castleford, Yorkshire in Larch planking on Oak frames with Teak decking. 30ft length 6ft something beam with a 3ft draft, Powered by twin Penta engines made before Volvo got involved. Over the next 10 years she made her way south and moored on the Thames. 1940 she was taken into Navy service and helped in the evacuation of British and French troops from the beaches of Dunkirk to larger craft off shore, After 3 days she sailed back to Blighty with some 85 souls onboard, bullet holes at the water line. She then went into floating mine patrol works on the Thames Estuary based a Chatham Dockyard but moored at Queensborough, where she still gets a free mooring. She is a member of the Association of Dunkirk Little Ships, they make a return to Dunkirk every 5 years sadly the 2020 one was cancelled due to covid. The Royal Navy and the Lifeboats escort the fleet of 50 or so boats taking part, it's a slow crossing as the fleet consisted of every type of boat there was. Inter years are celebrated at ports that took part in the evacuation. So keeping LD on the Thames I'm no stranger to locks, and in the last 3 summers I owned her she was kept in Holland, there are huge locks there and the freight traffic tie up with engines running so the wash is difficult to handle. A lot of the time I was single crewed so lines were made up for easy use, yachters would get mad if I didn't help them raft on me, but hey they would be 4 or 5 manned and still won't help!!!! Anyway enough about me, I'll start watching you vlogs and enjoy some time back on the water. Stay safe in these troubled times.

[@OLOH]

Thanks so much for watching and for that amazing story. We looked up LD and she is indeed a special, beautiful vessel. Hopefully we can help at least a little with your boating fix. Cheers!

[@chriscirino8412]

Thank You from Virginia , always enjoy your videos.

[@North-SouthAdventures]

Can’t wait, I’ll be in Fort Myers next month. I own a vacation home there. Love your channel guys, great job !

[@mikemilbradt5419]

Really appreciate your wonderful videos. We are cruising the ICW for the first time and I watched your videos several time to prepare. We are currently at River Forest in LaBelle, where we will store the boat while we head home for Christmas. Very excited to hear OLOH was here as well! Thanks for helping us with our trip. Safe travels and happy holidays. Mike and Taylor on Discovery.

[@OLOH]

Hey Mike and Taylor - thank you for the kind words and we're so glad we were able to help out even a little with your adventure. You've picked a great place to have Discovery looked after while you're away... and we're sure you're excited for the journey ahead. Hope to see you out there!

[@TravelsOfBillandLaura]

Nice job on the video gents. Very professional with the music and all. Thanks!

[@OLOH]

Much appreciated! Glad to have you along for the ride!

[@TheAmber2222]

Very professional team work you guys rock, I envy your style

[@OLOH]

You're too kind. We try to do our best 😎

[@Vegvisir_Oceanis]

Good to see you guys back on the water. Wishing you fair winds and smooth sailing from Norway

[@OLOH]

We really appreciate that!

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Thank you so much for an enjoyable day on OLOH!

[@OLOH]

Thanks for being along for the ride!

[@GP-ed1ti]

I've noticed those glasses are always full to the brim! Not a drop to spare...LOL Cheers.

[@davidbell8320]

Just so relaxing to watch, wishing I could afford a boat.

[@BellsRidesAboardSeaBoss]

13:26 I’m a new subscriber, what a great video. The bridge clearance was close. Enjoy the Ride, Bell

[@OLOH]

Welcome and thanks so much for the kind words. Best of luck in your search and please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. Cheers!

[@captmiker7423]

It was nice to see you made a proper sécurité call 👍. Not a “security” call 😉. You run a tight ship & have great seamanship. A lot of boaters are still trying to find the brake pedal. Great channel!

[@OLOH]

Thanks so much Cap - really appreciate that. We do our best to get it right and as you likely know, you learn something new out there every day no matter how long you've been at it. Cheers!

[@4406bbldb]

I used to run around were your at with a Bass boat. I loved stopping for catfish dinners mainly on the west canals of the lake. Think your boat is to big to go there. Thanks for video.

[@larrydicenzo3826]

Glad you're traveling again.

[@EB-cj8wg]

Hello from New Zealand. We love your videos - we've done some of these trips ourselves when cruising in the USA. Enjoying your occasional cooking segment 😋

[@OLOH]

And hello from the USA! Thanks so much for your kind words - we're so glad to have you along.

[@pcmpete]

we traveled thru those locks from West to East for the first time last year. Videos like this really helped plan for the locking procedure. Thanks guys

[@OLOH]

Glad it was helpful! We really appreciate you coming along for the ride and for your comments. Did you stay at Roland Martin Marina on your way through?

[@pcmpete]

@@OLOH no. We stayed in LaBelle at their City Dock, then Indiantown Marina and finally in Pirates Cove Resort in Stuart before heading home to Fort Lauderdale. It is was fun.

[@gerardlorentz7526]

Glad to see ya'll back on the water. Missed seeing Jasper.

[@RandomlyAwkward1]

Found your channel while checking out Ft. Myers. Love the content and scenery! You easily fit under that bridge. If it gets a little tight, just let some air out of the tires and you’ll be fine. My wife and I have subscribed and may see you on the water in the future! -Mike

[@OLOH]

Thanks Mike - appreciate that. Great tip on letting the air out 😎 See you out there...

[@jamesliebl1485]

Love living on boats and on the water all the time

[@mikes3827]

Beautiful scenery, along with essentially having the waterway all to yourselves gave the video more of an isolated feel insofar as showcasing the countryside, animals, etc. Speaking of animals, I noticed the horses at the 14:22 mark, and was curious if there are herds of wild horses that roam the area?

[@OLOH]

Thanks so much Mike. It really is a beautiful area. Great question about the horses. Not sure about that.

[@Slick2462]

My first time on your channel. Really enjoyed the info on lock procedure and the cruise. I hit like and subbed w/notification. Thanks for taking me along!

[@OLOH]

Fantastic! So glad you enjoyed and great to have you aboard.

[@donjuwann5868]

wow lived n the Orange river years ago,brought back lots of memories of better times,caught lots of dinners at the trestle

[@Brad98070]

I like how you go over radio use, most channels don't and it is helpful

[@OLOH]

Thanks Brad - we really appreciate that!

[@arthurconfortiSRQ]

As I am getting ready to take longer trips you inspire me

[@OLOH]

Thanks Arthur. Like a lot of boaters, we spent years enjoying going to the same places over and over. But when time allowed us to explore, pushing ourselves to expand our horizons completely changed the game for us.

[@garyhardison1275]

My first time watching love it navigating the locks very educational Im IN NC Ive never done a Lock .

[@OLOH]

Thanks Gary. Don't know where you are in NC but the lock in Great Bridge is a great place to have your first locking experience as the minimal drop (only around two feet).

[@rustynail7866]

Thanks for the ride.

[@johnbecay6887]

thank you for your technical details. Knowing the hands on, nuts and boats of life on the waterway is of great interest. I look forward to more videos. (11 gal/hr? yikes....)

[@OLOH]

Thanks! So glad you enjoyed. More on the way...

[@KevinMurano]

Thanks for the ride captain!

[@OLOH]

Great to have you along Kevin!

[@dacklavish6349]

BRAVO Glad you two are back

[@OLOH]

Thanks!

[@reallycoolname6124]

Use to have to make 28 locks up and dwn the mississippi draw bridges in chicago too

[@ChasingForever]

I was fortunate enough to be able to camp at Ortona Lock a couple of years back and watch boats like yours pass through. Beautiful sight! Loved your video.

[@OLOH]

Thanks so much. It is a beautiful area - great that you could experience it!

[@cherylcitrone5609]

Totally enjoyed this video.

[@OLOH]

Thanks Cheryl. Great having you along for the ride!

[@toddpletcher2220]

Love your professionalism. I binge watched all of last year’s videos in one week. Safe travels and calm seas. When are you traveling through North Carolina again? Cheers, Todd

[@OLOH]

Thanks Todd - we really appreciate that. Northbound plans are unclear at this point but we keep our Facebook page and website updated with our travel plans. myoloh.com

[@happywanderlust1402]

Glad to have found this channel!! I'm hooked! I had a little puckering action going on when you guys went under the bridge!! That was tight for sure!

[@OLOH]

Awesome! Thank you! Yeah, it was much tighter than we thought it would be!

[@orlandothings2403]

Did Stuart to ft Meyers on jetskis a couple years ago with a big group, what a day of riding.

[@OLOH]

That is quite a trip on jet skis! The locks have to have been particularly challenging.

[@paultoler8356]

Just happened upon you guys. Great vids, beautiful boat, and love the legacy old trucker hats.

[@OLOH]

Thanks so much. And good eye - we love the Legacy hats!

[@kengranacki5420]

love you guys.. you are to fricken fun! love the banter. great couple!

[@OLOH]

Thanks :) and glad you came along for the ride!

[@agentrobtaylor]

so glad to hear that you throttle down for passing traffic. Here in Pinellas County, that courtesy is becoming non-existent in today's world. New subscriber here....Cheers

[@OLOH]

Safety and courtesy - it seems so simple, doesn't it? Thanks for joining us and cheers to you!

[@billfletcher5495]

Nice Vid Gents. I have never boated in that area, so it was interesting to see the locks, etc.

[@thetruthhurts6260]

great video, my wife and I dream of this in our future

[@OLOH]

So glad you enjoyed it. It's a great dream to have!

[@crowdcor225]

Awesome video. Radio operation was on par as well.

[@OLOH]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Sagamore2008]

HELLO! It’s a cold Saturday morning here on Cape Cod but it’s great to be back on board OLOH.

[@OLOH]

And great to have you along! The warm weather is coming... hang in there!

[@gkelly941]

You could make a "fender-board" to hang between the fenders and the lock wall to prevent your fenders from contact and wear when you are in the locks. Use a pine or fir 2 x 10 with holes drilled through on the long dimension for the suspending line to prevent contact with the wall. Hang it outboard of the fenders.

[@freedomring4813]

LOL, I worked on that bridge job in Moore Haven Florida for two years back around 97,98. Had an accident which dropped a few concrete beams in the water and shut down the waterway for a few days.

[@OLOH]

😳

[@12000Jetlag]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@KenDavies-qv3fs]

I have used the waterway many times and it has always been well worth it.

[@emmemm2610]

We have the same headsets, Man on the Move or more commonly known "Marriage Savers" wouldn't cruise without them! Especially in a trawler.

[@OLOH]

Agreed! They're one of those simple things that makes a huge difference.

[@zoeyshoots]

Great job guys

[@davidjennings8758]

Hello and welcome back to Fort Myers. Really enjoyed the trip down the Okeechobee. Switched from cruising to RV'ing a few years back and this kind of made me rethink that choice. Nice job with the boat and the video. Just subscribed. Will check out OLOH and Jasper on our next trip downtown.

[@OLOH]

So glad you enjoyed that. The Gulf Coast has some of our favorite cruising grounds anywhere - particularly the Pine Island Sound area. We've since left Fort Myers but we'll be back.

[@yachtnut5201]

Just found your channel and subscribed.Being a fellow boater I really enjoyed watching.

[@OLOH]

Welcome aboard! Really appreciate you subscribing, we'll keep trying to put out enjoyable content!

[@MacWalther]

Coffee on a chilly morning can make any boat chore better. But Friatas and bacon... I think I'd swab the decks, dress the lines and clean your lock bumpers for that fare.

[@OLOH]

Ha! We are indeed a well-fed crew of two. OK, three, and Jasper does just fine as well 😎

[@4909849057]

Did you go under the Torrie Island Swing Bridge in Belle Glade. That is the oldest manual operated swing bridge in the state of Florida.

[@OLOH]

We didn't but that sounds really cool!

[@4909849057]

@@OLOH It takes longer and wastes fuel too. Instead of crossing Lake Okeechobee stay in the rim canal you stay in deeper water and there little towns to see along the way. It closer to travel the south end of the Rim Canal. You never enter the Lake its self? Do your charts show the distance?

[@KingmanRoss]

That is a cool idea on the stickers.And,you guys are cool,I am now subscribed.

[@OLOH]

Hey Ross - So glad to have you along for the ride. Thanks for subscribing and for all of your comments - we really appreciate it.

[@timothyboone5003]

Something to keep in mind is when a generator has been shut down for a length of time. The engine may start and run as it should but produce no voltage. The diodes in the exciter ring must have a small amount of DC voltage for the generator to begin producing AC voltage. It does not happen often but if one of the diodes is dead it can be troublesome to troubleshoot. But a quick fix/work around can be accomplished. A good generator man can show you how to zap it on line. Detroit’s I’m not sure in the pleasure craft domain. But in the commercial marine world those things have a distinct sound/hum. And if they are not leaking they are not running. Great engines that will last forever. I’ve always said they’ll make your engineroom light bulbs leak oil. I’m familiar with that area, used to cost 3 or 4 times a year. And still have many friends scattered around the lake and P B County. It’s sad to say that I’ve never even been out on the water there. I’ve traveled over 3000 miles of inland rivers and made probably about 40 different locks ranging from just a few feet rise or drop to one with almost 100’ rise or drop. So I find your video very interesting. Still not sure how I stumbled across it.

[@OLOH]

Great info on the generator - thanks. Fortunately, someone had simply changed the position on the switch controlling the meter reading so nothing was actually wrong. But your notes have been added to our troubleshooting file. We've always heard that about Detroits and learned a lot more about the older engines when we were boat shopping as a couple of boats we looked at had the 12V92s and 12V72s which are known for their conspicuous consumption of oil. OLOH has the "modern" electronic Series 60s which, fortunately, do not share that characteristic. But that's a funny saying about the light bulbs! We're fascinated by the locks boaters encounter on the inland waters having seen many in videos about the Great Loop. A 100' change would be quite an experience! Thanks for watching and for your kind words. Glad you found us.

[@Prototheria]

I somehow missed your previous upload. Glad to see you guys back on board!

[@OLOH]

Thanks! It's great to be back!!

[@PhotographyInFlight4183]

Careful in those locks, my grandfather lost his life in one at Lake Okeechobee years ago.

[@talan2298]

Ok a little too close on that bridge clearance for my comfort. Not sure I’ll sleep now and it’s 1:49am EST. Nerves are shot. Wow!

[@OLOH]

Really close for sure! But we would have known if we weren't going to clear and would have been able to come to a full stop before it was too late - so rest easy 😎

[@BenjiZhuang]

Beautiful boat

[@OLOH]

Thank you!

[@miketee2444]

I can't imagine 46 deg. In Fla. I travel there often during winter months from home in TN. And mid sixties seems to be average and that has me comfortable in short sleeves and every Floridian dressed in their puffy coats, gloves and stocking hats.

[@vg5157]

Nice trip,nice boat

[@OLOH]

Thanks 👍

[@apacheworrier3776]

11gph! Wow! I’m jealous....that’s the same as my 21 foot Yamaha.

[@Big.Ron1]

Just found you all. This is the first video of yours I have seen. I guess I know what I am doing today. Be safe and have fun.

[@OLOH]

Thanks so much for joining us - glad to have you aboard!

[@heatmoon]

I’m looking at buying a 36 footer, spend a week here and there. What is the draught on a boat like this? I’d be on Lake Superior, it’s not a size you can pull up on shore, so do you moor it and have a dingy with no docks? Superior is cold!

[@OLOH]

Superior is cold but certainly beautiful! OLOH draws 5', If you're asking what the draw would be on a 36, we owned a 37 with a draft of just over 3.5 feet which we'd anchor in good depths and use a dinghy to get to shore.

[@greensdreams]

Nice vid and appreciate sharing operational boating knowledge for your neck of the woods. Does OLOH have any O-H-I-O lineage? Safe travels.

[@OLOH]

Ha! Funny you should ask. Be sure to check out our previous video where all is revealed... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2bCgIiDYrZ4bqc. And thanks for the kind words.

[@greensdreams]

Go Bucks!

[@dankeyes2669]

I knew that was the latest Sir Winston. The original owner/Capt was on the 750 pax Celebration Belle (quad cities) one evening. Capt. Dan Keyes

[@SearchingforCShels]

Great video! We were clenched up while you were going under that bridge. 😬

[@OLOH]

Ha! Thanks guys!!

[@finscreenname]

My BB Chevy's in my 1967 race boat idle at 1100 rpms.

[@whatta7793]

What's that little box you're using to control your bow thrusters, and what and all does it actually let you control? That thing is sweet.

[@whatta7793]

Also, what's your fuel usage per mile at 1200 RPM, and that's 10 knots, correct?

[@OLOH]

It is sweet! One of or favorite tools is our Yacht Controller system which allows remote control of our engine gears and thrusters: myoloh.com/projects/oloh-gear-yacht-controller

[@OLOH]

We typically burn around 10-12 gallons per hour (5-6 per engine) at 1200 RPM and if the current and wind are cooperating we typically see about 10 knots at that engine speed.

[@whatta7793]

@@OLOH I don't own a Yacht, but I'm trying to keep my finances in order so one day, I will! Even though I don't own one, that controller just got Bookmarked fast, because that thing looks pretty sweet, haven't seen that in a Yacht video yet! Do you get better "mpg" if you're running only one engine versus two? What is your absolute best economical speed/consumption, if you weren't in a rush to get anywhere? Which I assume 10 knots isn't a rush anyhow, but is your Yacht capable of better MPG than that? Sorry for the strange questions, I've only been looking into Yachts for a handful of months and your guys channel so far has provided the most in depth knowledge of actually boating! Great videos and keep it up!

[@OLOH]

Hey Whatta... the question of how to run a "big" boat efficiently is the subject of much discussion and mathematics and the idea of running a single engine is often raised. Twin engine motor yachts like OLOH are specifically designed to run with two engines. There are procedures you must follow when running on one to protect the inactive engine and you have to do the calculus on speed lost vs savings gained to see if it's worth the trouble. We could run our boat at idle speed and burn 2 gallons per hour and there would be some fuel savings in the long run. But it would take twice as long to get anywhere which has other implications for us (not everyone), particularly the cost of extra nights at marinas if you are not staying on the hook. And on a boat like ours, it's not healthy for the engines to run mostly at idle speed. Lots of boaters find the balance that works for them and the reach for efficiency is one of the reasons single engine trawlers (and sailboats) are so popular. As an aside, people often think the fuel is the most expensive part of owning a boat. In most cases it is not. Glas you've been enjoying the channel!

[@swheeler6848]

Great channel. How are you keeping moisture out of the cabins, particularly when in cooler temperatures.

[@OLOH]

Thanks! With OLOH's climate control, moisture in the cabins isn't ever really an issue. And hopefully we're never in very cool temps for very long! (although it has happened). Cheers.

[@ThePlaton20]

So the captain can simultaneously pilot the vessel and cook up a good breakfast! You are a true Renaissance man sir, I salute you!

[@OLOH]

Well, to be clear, the Captain was running the boat while the Admiral was working magic in the galley. But you are correct - he is a true Renaissance man!

[@timmayer8723]

So it sounds like you get about 1 mile per gallon of fuel. Do you run both engines all the time or do you ever shut one down to save some fuel??

[@OLOH]

That's right regarding the fuel consumption. Pretty good for a boat our size. We have read lots of discussions about running one engine at a time but we always run both. Separate of any other reasons, the steering compensation that would be necessary makes it a non-starter for us.

[@jeffreysearle2996]

Nice to hear a captain say they have some nerves going first time out, it’s because we know all the stuff that can go wrong.

[@OLOH]

We do think it's a sensation most boaters can relate to, regardless of experience. It does keep you on your toes 😎

[@leobenitez1393]

I love your content and it helps us newbie. How long does it take to cross the entire state?

[@OLOH]

Thanks - so glad you're enjoying what we're putting out there. The amount of time it takes to cross Florida by boat can vary greatly depending on many factors. For us, if you're talking about crossing the state from the Atlantic to the Gulf via the Okeechobee Waterway, it amounts to roughly 18 total hours of travel. Our preferred cruise speed is 10 knots. But your travel time through the Waterway can vary greatly depending on how the locks time out and boat traffic. There are most certainly places where you can travel faster than we choose to.

[@thesaltlifemanshow5522]

Hey captain nice video and beautiful boat. Caught my attention for sure as I sit here on a cold Friday morning in mid western indiana. Wishing like hell I was back in florida. Odd enough I grew up between here and around Tampa bay in dunedin. I had an uncle and aunt that spent half their year in Acadia and then bought a place right on the water on the lake however I've never had the chance. Would absolutely love to get back down and finally become a captain and boating repairs. Most of my experience however has been on my 40 year old no brand name single mast sailboat either alone or with whatever girl I could convince to be my first mate. I cant wait however to get my boys current ages 3 and 2 out on the water and get an appreciation for the oceans and waterways of florida. Right now I fear so much for the state mostly because of the current political leaders.

[@stevegee4214]

New subscriber loving it 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@OLOH]

Fantastic - thanks!

[@jeffhubbard4688]

Nice video, but.........did you once own a lonely motel, name of Bates, with a big old double story house up the hill from it? ;)

[@KingmanRoss]

What boat and what is the draft? I plan to move to Largo when I win a JackPot but do not think I can have a regular yacht,like yours.Sadly.Probably be like a 3' draft or so.

[@OLOH]

OLOH is a 60's Jefferson Marquessa Motor Yacht with a five foot draft. Lots of info on her here: myoloh.com/the-boat/

[@KingmanRoss]

@@OLOH Yea,guess I should have deleted this as I googled it and then saw your 3 tour videos.You guys are awesome.

[@ericmattinen4728]

Turkey bacon and free range eggs......sounds kind of healthy...I hope the coffee is at least caffeinated...lol

[@xijinping8578]

New to channel, do you have a video of a walk through on your boat, the type, year, etc?

[@OLOH]

Hi Gene - Not at the time of this reply but one is coming. In the meantime you'll find plenty of details on OLOH at myoloh.com/the-boat.

[@briansmythe3219]

We Used to have a Sail boat , And we had to go through a lock to get to the Open Ocean