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@jurassicporkchop41622 жыл бұрын
Hard to beat a Carver. I love your boat. Thank you for the tour.
@WhatYachtToDo2 жыл бұрын
You are quite welcome thanks for joining us! 😎
@kennethtucker39764 жыл бұрын
I love these carver yachts with the those aft cabins with easy access to the back we’re the dingy is at plus two ways to get in the master state room.very nice boat!
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kenneth! We appreciate you touring her.
@DougAlesUSA4 жыл бұрын
I love how you two do this video together.
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Doug!
@venessajackson5 жыл бұрын
It's SO great! Thank you for the tour! ❤️
@venessajackson5 жыл бұрын
What Yacht To Do Absolutely! 😁
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
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@buckpowers48372 жыл бұрын
A very eventful trip with an extra tag along. Just another experience on the loop. Glad things are progressing as expected and out of the rivers. Great video and Enjoy.
@WhatYachtToDo2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Buck!
@di557dianebritson4 ай бұрын
Hard to believe it's been 4yrs and your next adventure begins.
@WhatYachtToDo4 ай бұрын
Yes! We actually started May 15th of 2019, so nearly 5 years ago. It was a wonderful journey ❤️
@steveprice47793 жыл бұрын
I had a 1991 42 Carver and loved it. I was the 3rd owner. The first keep it on lake Michigan and the 2nd owner bought it and shipped it to lake Cda in North Idaho where I bought it a few years later. I live in Spokane Wa which is just about 28 miles from Cda in North Idaho. Been looking for a 57 Carver Pilot House for the Puget Sound.
@alanandloreescott75335 жыл бұрын
Nice boat... The personalization an upgrades look great. Homey
@alanandloreescott75335 жыл бұрын
Still day dreaming, leaning toward a power catamaran, but not moving forward fast, we still cant retire, and have the boat and eat... ha ha
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
Hoping you are closer to a boat home! Thanks for your comment. Original REPLY lost when site went down. This is a RE-REPLY. Content may be slightly different than Original REPLY.
@vinnydabarber2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Yacht! My cousin Elaine Page McMillan is sending us over. ;-) Thanks for the tour, I loved it! You have it decorated very nicely too,
@WhatYachtToDo2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for coming over. We really enjoyed spending time with Elaine and Scott and had such a fun day. Welcome aboard! 😀
@reloksat5 жыл бұрын
Mary’s home town is Holland, MI. A popular stop on Lake MIchigan for boaters including Great Loopers. Mary’s childhood home is on Washington St and has a historical marker. It was a Sears house built by her Paternal Grandmother, Groenewoud, in the 20’s. Mary still has a number of relatives and friends there. The name of the Lighthouse is Big Red but it’s really not very big...
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
Hi Dwight, While we did not make it to Holland, we did get close! Hope all is well with you and Mary! Sam Thanks for your comment. Original REPLY lost when site went down. This is a RE-REPLY. Content may be slightly different than Original REPLY.
@thomengel97203 жыл бұрын
She's quite a beautiful craft.
@WhatYachtToDo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊
@LawrenceBroussard Жыл бұрын
Great vlog! I been curious about the advantage of changing an older boat to get it set up like you want! Awesome job.
@WhatYachtToDo Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@chrisreed264 жыл бұрын
I do believe a Carver is hard to beat..Such a quality made yacht...Love the interior on this and the pilot house is awesome..I love that it is hard enclosed to allow A/C which is needed down here in Fl where I live!! I have to admit I think the freestanding table and chairs made for a more open design but the built in dinette does give much more storage..I have had many RV's and they all had the built in dinette..although the newest trend is to have free standing!! haha Love the L-shaped sofa as well..such nice, light colors!! You guys have very soothing voices...let her talk more why don't ya!!! You kept talking over her!! She needs to slap you really...One day she will...mark my words!!
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments on our boat! I'll try to do better! 😎 Sam
@chrisreed264 жыл бұрын
@@WhatYachtToDo With both of your voices, you could have a career in doing motivational recordings!! Sounds crazy I know!
@stevencraig3495 жыл бұрын
Nice job with the upgrades.
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
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@paullylambert53864 жыл бұрын
This is what I want to upgrade too. Your boat is perfect :)
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
You should! We love the boat and had a lot of interest and questions about it. So, we have a second video planned to come out in a week or two that goes through the boat in much more detail and covers the upgrades we made on her since that video.
@richardbohlingsr34903 жыл бұрын
Very nice layout of the boat. Looks to be comfortable and easy to get access to all parts. The dingy seem to be in an easy place to access, deploy and retrieve as well. For a fifty footer she seem to be quite big for four passengers.
@WhatYachtToDo3 жыл бұрын
Hi. It is very comfortable and we liked it enough to keep her and do a second loop. We had a lot of requests for more info on the boat, So will be doing updated videos on it. 😉
@neomract6710 ай бұрын
Just started following, can’t wait to see more. Thanks for sharing the tour. Maybe think about zooming out more next time so we can see more then just what’s right in front of you 😃. I struggle with that all the time too. Thanks again
@WhatYachtToDo10 ай бұрын
Great to have you onboard with us 😎
@TheFalconJetDriver2 жыл бұрын
Nice! refit! I enjoyed the tour!😁🛫
@WhatYachtToDo2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@orvillesentman51313 жыл бұрын
Sam and Rev, enjoyed the tour. Looks like you ar having a good time.
@WhatYachtToDo3 жыл бұрын
Yes we are. We will be starting up again in May! Cheers, Sam
@mtallguy3 жыл бұрын
Love the tour. I am in Maryland also and I have started my investigation into boating. It looks like so much fun. I hope to be in your shoes soon.
@WhatYachtToDo3 жыл бұрын
So great you are planning the loop. Make sure you sign up for our twice monthly newsletter via our website so you get the inside scoop and tips! 😊 WhatYachtToDo.com
@toddgriffis8964 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful boat!!
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Todd!
@williamhowell20964 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel,,, looking forward to catching up with all your videos,,
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
Excellent. You can go to KZbin and select the playlist and they will play in sequence for you. Cheers, Sam & Rev
@madogblue5 жыл бұрын
Great tour. I am shopping for a Looper boat. I am also looking at trawlers. How is the fuel economy?
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff, About 1.1 miles to a gallon of diesel. You can now look at out 1K, 2K and 3K mile updates, particularly the 3K update has more details and a chart. Thanks for your comment. Original REPLY lost when site went down. This is a RE-REPLY. Content may be slightly different than Original REPLY.
@deehightower42834 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!!
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mom! How did like seeing it up close?
@deehightower75074 жыл бұрын
@@WhatYachtToDo It was wonderful. Your boat is beautiful. It was great to spend time with you and Sam. I'm so glad I got to take a little trip on the water with you, even with all the traffic and a bit of wind. Special time indeed!!
@DapostropheOnna4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful 🍾
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😉
@charlieodom91074 жыл бұрын
DAYUM! I would LOVE to have a 396 for the loop!!!
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
Sounds fantastic!😀
@Firstmajortomlikestoticker4 жыл бұрын
Nice Boat !!!
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
We agree!
@bastianbastian9114 жыл бұрын
Nice boat 👍👍👍
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@RichardKPayne4 жыл бұрын
My question is How many people know where Tool, Texas is? Hint: it is just south of Seven Points (where I live) and across the lake from Gun Barrel City, where "We shoot straight with you"!! Actually it was named for the rod from Mabank to Gun Barrel which was called Gun Barrel Lane because it was straight as a Gun Barrel.
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
We have had our lake house in Tool for 10 years and have always enjoyed living close to Gun Barrel City. Never knew what it meant though. We have probably seen you at El Jacalitos! Thanks for the info!
@RichardKPayne4 жыл бұрын
@@WhatYachtToDo LOL!! Been to El Jacalitos a few times. And try to catch the airshow every year, then cruise the lake watching fireworks. One of the benefits of a 2555 widebody Bayliner. Born and raised in this area way before we had a lake here. A lot has changed in the last 66 years. I follow some of the loop with dreams of making at least some of it when I came across your site. Was a shock to see Tool on the aft of your boat. I follow another couple that are out of Dallas but they are ocean cruisers in the Pacific. Have safe travels and keep the updates coming. We will live our dreams through you.
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
@@RichardKPayne Don't lose your dream but thanks for coming along with us.
@RichardKPayne4 жыл бұрын
@@WhatYachtToDo I won't but for now grandsons are in motorcross. Finished 1st and 2nd for their age bracket in the Texas Full Moon series and 18th and 20th in the State AMA championship. Thanks for having me and will talk to you later. Have a very Merry Christmas and the Happiest of New Years.
@markmoody56243 жыл бұрын
Love the boat /yacht. I'm actually in the market for something along these lines. I must say, I appreciated the before rather than the after personally. But, I'm looking to liveaboard and that's probably why I feel this way. Anyway, I hope you are enjoying your boat. 👍
@WhatYachtToDo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark!
@robinmidgett71342 жыл бұрын
I'd like to know more about the hard top you added to the fly bridge. We're considering the Loop after retirement, and the Carver boats are very appealing, but without an interior helm we wouldn't be able to move in rainy weather.
@WhatYachtToDo2 жыл бұрын
Hi Robin. The hardtop was factory installed. It is a great place to pilot the boat from in all weather. You will see some 500s and 504s with soft tops.
@robinmidgett71342 жыл бұрын
@@WhatYachtToDo Was it factory installed after you purchased the boat or at the preference of the previous owner after or during manufacture?
@davem3789 Жыл бұрын
After having your Carver this long, what is your overall impression of their quality? I’m considering getting a early 2000’s Carver (smaller model). Thanks
@WhatYachtToDo Жыл бұрын
We loved it! Spacious and quality build for a production boat.
@mcsvls Жыл бұрын
Love the layout and space of the 504, just not the salon seating facing the dinette, an awkward design that has stopped me from upgrading to this model. Everything else, A+
@WhatYachtToDo Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mcsvls Жыл бұрын
@@WhatYachtToDo Love you guys, from a fellow cockpit Carver Owner. (Caver 430)
@sharonbraselton4302 Жыл бұрын
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@shawncirignano48764 жыл бұрын
It's always nice 2 have a good size freezer 4 vegetables and plenty of ICE CREAM. LOL I think?
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
You got that right!
@filthyrych3 жыл бұрын
How tall is this?
@WhatYachtToDo3 жыл бұрын
Here is a blog we wrote on it. www.whatyachttodo.com/how-high-can-my-boat-be-for-the-great-loop/
@kkreicker126 күн бұрын
I would love to know the air draft. She looks like a tall boat for the loop. Any thoughts on that?
@WhatYachtToDo26 күн бұрын
Has an entire foot to spare. Here are all the specifics. www.whatyachttodo.com/how-high-can-my-boat-be-for-the-great-loop/
@stephenscherr88934 жыл бұрын
Wondering about your Hailing Port? Tool, TX. I lived there on Cedar Creek Lake in Tool for 21 years and built the marina which has since changed names. Just happen to see your KZbin channel. I'm in Va Beach so took a look at your ICW adventure in Norfolk.
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
We had a lake house in Tool, TX on Cedar Creek Lake for 10 years. Recently sold. It was near Lone Star Marina which was Don's Port for many years before that. Thanks for watching!
@stephenscherr88934 жыл бұрын
@@WhatYachtToDo I built Don's Port and sold and left in 97'. Enjoyed the lake and still have many friends there. Have a great cruise and watch these Hurricanes brewing.
@joebertino9430 Жыл бұрын
what is the difference between the 500 The 504 and The 506? really enjoy your videos and am looking for a loop boat
@WhatYachtToDo Жыл бұрын
500 was produced 97 and 98. 504 was 99 and 00 from my memory. Then up to the 506, which was a different design ☺️
@SBStorms5 жыл бұрын
What is the cost difference between regular toilet paper and "special" toilet paper?
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
I think it is a little more expensive, but not by much. Thanks for your comment. Original REPLY lost when site went down. This is a RE-REPLY. Content may be slightly different than Original REPLY.
@t268034 жыл бұрын
Can you please tell me more about the special Toilet Paper? I have been using regular bio TP like some kinda sucker. Just kidding , Love the boat beautiful ! Also thanks for your Military service! I wonder what type of TP they use??????
@The442nd2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Can your boat navigate all of the Loop. Wondering what your "air draft" is or "Bridge clearance"?
@WhatYachtToDo2 жыл бұрын
You are quite welcome. Yes, we can do the entire loop and did it twice on this boat. Here is a blog post on air draft. www.whatyachttodo.com/how-high-can-my-boat-be-for-the-great-loop/ Also, sign up for our newsletter where we give the inside Scoop on the Loop! Sam and Rev 😎
@The442nd2 жыл бұрын
@@WhatYachtToDo Wow!!! you're so helpful! Thanks again
@dansieberjn562 Жыл бұрын
Very nice boat! What is the actual loa?
@WhatYachtToDo Жыл бұрын
49' 7" by older standards on the USCG COD. Bowsprit to stern 51' 3"
@jdeshetlerII Жыл бұрын
Would you take this across the North Atlantic? Probably need a range approaching 1000 miles to comfortably hit all the fuel stops on the way to Europe
@WhatYachtToDo Жыл бұрын
Oh, no! I'd ship it in a carrier! But probably we are going to put her up for sale in a month 😎
@jdeshetlerII Жыл бұрын
@@WhatYachtToDo Yes good call on shipping it, alleviates what the wife and I call the "curse factor" Best of luck on the sale, we just may be in the market and will keep an eye out for it...Aim High!
@alexandersteele81683 жыл бұрын
I just got a Princess V65 i want to do the loop starting April 2022
@WhatYachtToDo3 жыл бұрын
Nice big boat! Congratulations!
@sharonbraselton4302 Жыл бұрын
nice biat
@Godofthemoon12 жыл бұрын
I’m sure you’ve probably answered this a million times but what kind of range do you get at trawler speeds?
@WhatYachtToDo2 жыл бұрын
About 1.4 miles per gallon
@Godofthemoon12 жыл бұрын
@@WhatYachtToDo thank you!
@06291960able5 жыл бұрын
What is your air draft? I was wondering if there is anywhere on the great loop where you would be restricted because of your height?
@stephenfleming79184 жыл бұрын
Double Fun Charters Double Fun Charters I believe it’s 19‘1“ under bridge in Chicago
@jamescasteel24944 жыл бұрын
www.captainjohn.org/GL-3-Scoop.html BOAT HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS: 1. 19-feet 6-inches - For every Looper regardless of route, in order to cruise the entire Great Loop, the absolute maximum overhead clearance that limits the height of your boat above the water is 19’ 6”. While this bridge is officially charted at 19.7-feet at MLW, to cruise the Great Loop your vessel MUST be able to cruise under this (normally) 19’ 6” fixed bridge. This means that your vessel’s super-structure; all that part of your boat left over after you take down your mast, antennas, Bimini top, radar arch, etc., must be able to cruise under this 19.6’ fixed bridge. While there are many other lower bridges, this is the lowest fixed bridge every Looper must go under. In other words, all routes lead here and there is no alternative waterway route around this bridge. This bridge is located at Mile 300.6 on the Chicago Sanitary Ship Canal and it is our only waterway link from the Great Lakes to the Illinois, Mississippi and Inland rivers. If you can’t clear this bridge, your Great Loop becomes a Great U-turn. Assuming you can clear 19’ 6” you are good to go anywhere on the Great Loop’s most popular routes with only two (2) exceptions. 2. 17-feet 0 inches - If you can clear 17’, you can cruise through downtown Chicago. 3. 15-feet 6-inches - In order to cruise the full-length (western half) of the Erie Canal, you must be able to clear a 15’ 6” fixed bridge. If you wish to remain strictly on the “American Side” of this voyage - or if you simply desire to cruise the full-length of the Erie Canal from the Hudson River to Buffalo, NY and into Lake Erie - you must have a vertical clearance of 15’ 6”. This will be also be the route to take if you do not have a Passport, or do not wish to cruise Canada. There are two 15’ 6” fixed bridges on the Erie Canal just beyond the Three-Rivers Junction to the Oswego Canal. The Oswego Canal has a 21’ vertical clearance and this is your route to Lake Ontario and on to Canada.
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
We can get down to 17' 2" that is the top of the Garmin Radar. Yes, see below for restrictions. Thanks for your comment. Original REPLY lost when site went down. This is a RE-REPLY. Content may be slightly different than Original REPLY.
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
About 19.5 on the bridge on the Cal-Sag route. About 17.5 on the Downtown Chicago Route. Thanks for your comment. Original REPLY lost when site went down. This is a RE-REPLY. Content may be slightly different than Original REPLY.
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
Excellent source of information. Also, the AGLCA is awesome! www.greatloop.org Thanks for your comment. Original REPLY lost when site went down. This is a RE-REPLY. Content may be slightly different than Original REPLY.
@brandond73 Жыл бұрын
I liked the wicker furniture much better.
@WhatYachtToDo Жыл бұрын
👍
@reloksat5 жыл бұрын
Did you keep your lake home?
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
Yes, moved into that full time until we started the loop. Now back once in a while for short visits! Thanks for your comment. Original REPLY lost when site went down. This is a RE-REPLY. Content may be slightly different than Original REPLY.
@RobCobbW4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour, I am in the midst of be coming an Yachtie, and have been looking and looking for the right boat. Is there were any advice that you would give a person like me, what would it be?
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
The best overall advice is to get one that is going to fit your cruising style. If you are going to do the loop you should probably do some research on that and how you will tackle it. What are your plans? Sam
@lauravalerius46673 жыл бұрын
Why do you have the cut out in the table you designed on the Lido deck? What is its purpose?
@WhatYachtToDo3 жыл бұрын
It is called a C table, so that your legs have more clearance.
@lauravalerius46673 жыл бұрын
@@WhatYachtToDo Meaning walking by the table or while seated at the table?
@WhatYachtToDo3 жыл бұрын
Mostly for sitting.
@Benclickskeys4 жыл бұрын
I’m ridding on the same yacht right now
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
Really, a Carver 504? Where are you cruising? Sam
@Benclickskeys4 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry I didn’t see you responded my bad but we were down in south Louisiana
@rfvsales52252 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your Video's - Travels - KZbin Channel .. What is your fuel burn rate on plane and normal cruising at about 7 knots ?
@WhatYachtToDo2 жыл бұрын
on plane is about 25gph slow at 7 is about 7gph. We don't have electronic fuel gauges or monitoring, so that is an estimate.
@rfvsales52252 жыл бұрын
@@WhatYachtToDo Thank you for taking the time to reply .. I appreciate your feedback .. safe travels
@sharonbraselton4302 Жыл бұрын
@@WhatYachtToDo ñit bad searay 350 subdàçer same galooñs per hiur gas
@garygoodwin59614 жыл бұрын
Are you going to sell your boat after you've completed the Great Loop?
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
That is a good question! Right now we are undecided. Captain wants to keep it and First Mate, uh I mean Admiral wants to sell it. Stay tuned!
@garygoodwin59614 жыл бұрын
If you could do it over again would you choose that same boat? Because the wife and I watch every episode of yours and by the way you guys make it look, we think your boat is perfect
@williampatterson17983 жыл бұрын
curious to know bridge clearance and engine room size
@WhatYachtToDo3 жыл бұрын
I can get it down to 17" 4" - we will have an update on our boat tour coming in the next few months. It is not a stand up engine room, but plenty of room down a center aisle for access.
@frankrice53644 жыл бұрын
What is the bridge high on this ....georgous boat
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
Hi Frank, Our lowest air draft is 17' 2"" down to the top of the Garmin radar. Cheers, Sam
@joe-boxernewyork73543 жыл бұрын
...kindly tell me,...How much is this vessel ?
@WhatYachtToDo3 жыл бұрын
It's priceless! 😉 it's our home!
@joe-boxernewyork73543 жыл бұрын
I completely understand.. It is my ideal vessel....and I am searching for similar 😊
@WhatYachtToDo3 жыл бұрын
You will find it! 😎
@BubbaBen014 жыл бұрын
What is the mpg of this boat and top speed of the boat thanks
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
We usually get 1.1 mpg at an average speed of 10 mph. Top speed is 21 mph.
@sharonbraselton4302 Жыл бұрын
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@cindibosse43604 жыл бұрын
How big is your carver
@WhatYachtToDo4 жыл бұрын
Hi Cindi. 50 feet. Cheers, Sam
@TexasVeteranFishing3 жыл бұрын
did you have the boat transported to the gulf from tool?
@WhatYachtToDo3 жыл бұрын
No, we purchased it in Baltimore, but our home was in Tool at that time. 😎
@TexasVeteranFishing3 жыл бұрын
@@WhatYachtToDo ahh. I live in nacogdoches. Im looking at boats to do the loop in. Currently considering a Trojan F32. Found an F36 in dallas, but dont know about transporting it.
@WhatYachtToDo3 жыл бұрын
Great boats. You just need to get it down to near the Gulf by Houston!
@TexasVeteranFishing3 жыл бұрын
@@WhatYachtToDo the F32 is in kemah. Needs work, but solid.