Powerboat from RI to FL via ICW - Intercoastal Water Way - First Time

[@liam229597]

I’m one of the Lighthouse Keepers at the Harbour Town Lighthouse and I can’t thank you enough for your kind words of both Harbour Town and Hilton Head Island. Safe travels, my friend. - Liam

[@Reviewoutlaw]

DartdashcamSC Thanks for watching and all the work you do as a lighthouse Keeper. You have a beautiful Town which I always enjoy visiting!

[@benfernandez9939]

Hey, I live in Savannah we’re pretty close

[@PepeDeezNutz]

I loved in HHI but moved due to the high crime rate

[@Seawizz203]

Just one point regarding the melted shore power receptacle. It fried due to a poor connection at the terminal of the receptacle. The connection can loosen because of vibration, or salt and water can get in causing corrosion. In either case, it’s a high resistance connection that causes the terminal to heat up. You should check, clean and retighten your shore power connections every year. Don’t forget to use dielectric grease on the wire ends and terminals to your help slow corrosion. This is the cause of many boat fires. Just a tip from your friendly marine fire investigator.⚓️🚒🌊⛵️

[@DaneTechSuccess]

The Best ICW Video on the Utube Very informative, Thanks for making this Video, Very professional done, Big fan of you review, always honers and entertaining.

[@Reviewoutlaw]

Torben Bernfeld thanks for driving!

[@emilyrobinson6080]

at around 24:51, youre cruising past Holden Beach NC. You can see the boat I spent many summers aboard growing up, Intimidator, to port. Learned a lot about boating working on that old beauty. I saw you pass the sort of turquoise tower building off starboard at around 24:45 and was just going "wait a second, thats gotta be it!" with a grin getting wider and wider until you passed by. Its amazing how seeing something that holds so many memories for you show up in a stranger's travels evokes a totally new feeling.

[@MrRayMac1963]

This is so inspiring. For years I had a Chris Craft 340 Crowne with twin 350s that was about the same size. I never dreamed of taking a trip of this distance, Yet ill jump in a car and drive to Florida on just one of about the same engine. This is the kind of adventure that you remember for a lifetime.

[@glennr9913]

Thanks for taking the time to share your trip with us. I found it very entertaining & interesting from your perspective as a novice & traveling in a somewhat unconventional type boat for that trip. I've lived on a lake most of my life & have been looking into the small yacht traveling thing. Your trip really opened my eyes about why most people prefer larger & slower boats for doing the loop and the ICW. I really enjoyed your novice commentary, since I think in the same terms. A big gray metal military looking boat's a "battleship" to me too. It's funny how many people bothered to correct you, as if it "mattered". Getting the name of a bridge wrong sure ruffled some feathers too, lol! And you'd better not call the joints that drain your credit card to refill your gas tank a "gas station". You weren't pretending to be seasoned lifelong sailors or experts, so I'm not sure why some thought they needed to "school" you over it.

[@TravelingStageManager]

When I was 12 (1975) my grandparents took a cousin and myself in a 24' houseboat called the Sea Turtle from Brunswick, GA up the ICW through the St Lawrence Seaway, through the Great Lakes and down the Mississippi to the Gulf Coast. It was a 2 1/2 month trip and extremely educational. I have loved boating and travel ever since.

[@kennethhacker3014]

Wow !!! You are a lucky kid,,, great comment

[@bendodge6502]

I need to do more cool stuff in life. Kudos to you my friend!

[@unbridledenthusiasm1395]

In the early 90's my Pop piloted his boat that we owned since 1974 when I was 10 ( a 1968 38' wooden Pacemaker ) down the ICW with his buddy from NY to South Florida where my wife and I lived at the time. I was unable to make any of the trip with them ,but I always imagine what that was like. ( I'm sure it was awesome) He has passed away ,as has his buddy - but watching your video shows me all the places they passed by- and in my mind I can see that old boat just cruising along - just like many of those that you passed on your wonderful trip-thanks for taking us all along ! One day I hope to follow.

[@Reviewoutlaw]

Unbridled Enthusiasm I’m glad this video could bring back some fond memories it is interesting to think back on all the people threw the years who have made that same journey! Hope you get the chance one day to do it yourself!

[@willberk2920]

This was a magnificent video, I almost felt like I was traveling with you guys. I really appreciate how detailed you were in the video, makes me realize how much I need to learn about boating if I’m going to purchase one. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

[@carolinabeacher1558]

expensive trip but probably worth it for the adventure.

[@dwightbernheimer331]

After being on the water most of my almost 80 years and watching your entire video all I can say is you guys had the Lord working overtime. I wouldn't advise going to the Keys, Bahamas or anywhere else until you have a vessel more capable and a lot more experience. Your video was better than most on KZbin. Thank you. PS I made a guesstimate on what your fuel cost would be. Obviously I was $33 off LOL

[@dwightbernheimer331]

@@marengtech313 Mike I'm originally from Bridgeport Connecticut. Ran a volunteer rescue boat out of Cedar Marina in Bridgeport. If I was on KZbin I would have had a million hits LOL

[@dannyt9067]

A guy took his 17 ft Boston whaler down from Rhode Island to key west. He has the whole trip documented on KZbin. 3D adventures I believe.

[@usm34me]

Thanks for posting. For novice mariners, you guys did a great job!

[@Reviewoutlaw]

PapaLou G Thanks for the positive feedback I had only owned the boat for 1 year so learned a lot before then and while on the journey and still learning things today! Have a great day!

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

So glad I found this video. This has been something I've always dreamed about doing since I live in Florida.

[@davidc3572]

What a great video! Been boating for over 45 years, and I've always wanted to do this run. You've made it look simple! BTW... Don't pay too much attention to the critics. Boating is about enjoying your time on the water. You'll learn as you go along, and become an expert at some point. Keep enjoying your time afloat!

[@kenduym844]

Hello, I cant tell you how happy I am to see your video. I plan to move to Florida as soon as my house sells here in New Jersey and I have a 1998 400 Sea Ray Express that will be coming with me. I have been weighing drive it down or have it shipped. I have been watching ICW videos for over a year. But most all of them are sail boats or diesel powered boats. Mine is gas twin 8.1 496 engines. I have wanted to see a gas boat do the trip. I have listened closely and looked up all of your stops and marked them on Navionics app. Very interesting trip/video. I will keep a look out for your further boating travels around Florida they interest me very much. Thank you again for sharing this!

[@Reviewoutlaw]

Ken Duym thanks for watching , I also was looking for a video that did it with a boat like mine but not much luck, so I figure I would make one to help people with a similar boat or plan

[@kenduym844]

@@Reviewoutlaw I'm watching it again as I type, lol Sorry to read you sold the boat. Thanks for the detailed video. Mine is for sale as well, thinking about down sizing. but is she doesn't sell I'll be taking this trip hopefully in 2020

[@Reviewoutlaw]

I hope you take it down to Florida it was once and a life time! I don’t regret it was an Amazing trip but after all these hurricanes I am happy It is sold!

[@kenduym844]

@RI VAN MAN Thanks, but no thanks. My wife and I will do it if and when it comes to be. Thanks though!

[@kenduym844]

@vibratingstring Well it will be fun, I have no doubt and a great adventure, but also have to get my boat where i'm going so its a two prong event.

[@davehill7484]

Finally a channel about small power boats doing these trips and not a sailboat 👍( not that there’s anything wrong with sailboats) like to see small power boats doing these long distance trips as well.

[@Reviewoutlaw]

Dave Hill Thanks for the positive feedback Dave I felt the same when looking myself for someone who had done the ICW with a powerboat, the funny thing is 95% of the ICW the sailboats are under engine power!

[@unbridledenthusiasm1395]

of course not -people's personal boat preferences are nobody"s business but their own !!

[@tracynshea1333]

I don’t know how I found this but I just saw my boat.. FV Redemption when you stopped in Cape May at The Lobster House!

[@eccentricsmithy2746]

I am surprised the lobster house is still in business. I am from Cape may and the food wasnt all that great and was way overpriced.

[@zenolachance1181]

I used to work on the lobstah boat that caught the lobsters for the Lobster House in Cape May back in the 1990s..F/V lucky lady

[@tracynshea1333]

Eccentric Smithy The lobster house is actually ranked in the top 50 privately owned restaurants in the country and has been a staple of Cape May County for well over 100 years, I guess you had a bad experience but to say you are surprised they are still open is just silly!

[@roubensfauche9923]

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[@Embermist69]

@@tracynshea1333 Not completely silly, and why I say that is this. Some business will go out of business for the younger generation will not keep on family tradition. Or the business is sold, but is totally different from before. Seen a few times back where I live.

[@cheddar2648]

Shem Creek, South Carolina. My old stompin' gounds. Or is it splashin' grounds? 🤣 Thanks for inviting us along on your cruise. 👍

[@georgesherman5345]

Very nice tour. Thanks for taking me a long.

[@Reviewoutlaw]

George Sherman Thanks for watching George have a great weekend!

[@byronpink9061]

Thank you so much for sharing your waterway adventures! I often dreamed about doing intercoastal traveling by water on a sizable Yatch between a 35' to 40'. Anything larger it would be concerning about the shallows and fuel cost. Great job, guys. Thanks to you, I traveled on my couch with you all. BP

[@michaeleavenson2716]

Thanks for sharing your journey. Looking forward to watching. Hopefully next year I can do the same journey from Baltimore to South Florida .

[@unclefreddieDied]

I went from long island to Conn/RI border when I was a kid...took forever. can make the drive in 2 1/2 hours... LoL

[@ramonbenitez4093]

Thank you for bringing us along. Looks like fun trip to do.

[@tommcintyre2963]

Outstanding job, thanks for the efforts. Couple of suggestions for the novice boaters, not you guys, but there are books relating to rules of the road. Good stuff that you folks found out by experience. Speed, passing, locks and other need to know items are helpful. As an ex Navy flyer, the Battleship near Charleston is an aircraft carrier (Yorktown). The hint is airplanes are on the flight deck, Battleships do not have more than one or two birds, with a catapult to get them airborne. Choppers work well also. It was an enjoyable video, thanks for the memories......

[@Ken-xm1rf]

Thanks for taking the time to put this together. Well done!

[@lefthookdemolition7495]

That must have been a very expensive trip. But that was so cool, well worth it. Thanks for documenting it .

[@unclefreddieDied]

Jesus yes

[@duaneh1973]

This was so interesting to watch. It didn't feel like I watched 45 minutes of your travels. Awesome job!

[@etc-and-more]

Almost bought that same boat a couple of years ago, nice. Did a similar trip last Nov/Dec from NYC to Daytona. Had some snow on the dock in Maryland. A 42ft twin diesel cruiser averaging around the same speed we were getting about 1mpg so not too different than you guys. Nice trip, will do the Bahamas in Jan. Well done video.

[@RICHFOW]

I'm in Charleston S.C. I have always wanted to make that trip but have not pulled it off as of yet. I really enjoyed your video. It was very well done.

[@Reviewoutlaw]

Charleston Bedding Thanks Charleston hope this video gives you some motivation to do it someday!

[@quadcomputers]

I suggest you talk with several different Yachtsmen regarding the ICW and coastal cruising unless you want to follow this hit/miss mis-adventure. LOL

[@Dylan_Miller]

Nice! Looks like an awesome trip. Thank you for including gas numbers. I've always wondered what it would cost to do a long trip like that

[@mikefendel]

Fully enjoyed your video. Your friendly tone and attitude, along with the great information about your trip kept the presentation interesting all the way. Thanks for sharing your journey with us!

[@PanzerDave]

Great video. I liked the insights and especially the summation at the end. Although I am a sailboat guy, it was nice to see that trip from a different point of view. Congratulations on your first trip down the ICW!

[@quadcomputers]

I've done it in a 14' foot open boat with 20 h.p. motor (all the way to Boston) and 15 years up and back by sail. Either way you should you know as a yachtsman, it is not a difficult trip. I agree everyone has to have their first trip, how else can they realize "what they think they know" is not what they need to know or even need to experience?

[@3DSAILOR]

Great job on the video and the trip. I did a similar trip from RI to Key West last October in my 17 ft. Boston Whaler. I stayed in the same slip in Norfolk and many of the same marinas...I had a little laugh when you said at the end of the video that some people said maybe the boat wasn't big enough! I wasn't exactly sure when you left and kept thinking maybe I'd see me in the video :)

[@Reviewoutlaw]

3DSAILOR Wow a 17ft Boston Whaler my hat is off to you! Where did you sleep? How big were the largest waves you hit while not in the Intercoastal? I’m surprised it has the fuel range to go between marinas!

[@3DSAILOR]

@@Reviewoutlaw not unlike your trip the Chesapeake was a rough time... Coming out of NYC was surprising rough too. I did have a mattress and tent I could have set up but was too tired after 100+ miles and I wanted to put out a video each night of the trip so I stayed at hotels... My 22 gallon tank gave me about 140 mile range and I carried an extra 13 gallons in a couple containers. Adventure on!

[@deeplyclosetedindividual]

@@3DSAILOR Wow that's about 6.3 mpg for your whaler. Is it really that good? Awesome

[@3DSAILOR]

@@deeplyclosetedindividual I think I averaged 7 miles to the gallon all loaded up... According to Yamaha specs 8.56ish per mile is best economy at 4400 rpms...

[@deeplyclosetedindividual]

@@3DSAILOR That's incredible, what a difference compared to the boat in the video. 0.95 mpg for that cabin cruiser...

[@bd12340]

i really enjoyed this video. Nice camera work, I was impressed with aerial views and editing, Thanks for sharing.

[@Reviewoutlaw]

arubadooba Thanks it’s the longest video I ever made usually I would do 3-5mins per video but this one is much more tried to keep it interesting, thanks for watching!

[@briandapice]

Ditto, very impressive!

[@seadog2396]

Coincidentally, I grew up in R.I., left in '74 for D.C., love it here. I run a 40-footer like yours, (365 gallon cap.), and have been up and down the ICW numerous times. You produced a Good Quality Vid! Told it like it is. By the way, after having different-sized crews, the best is three easy-going guys, especially if they love the water, like you had. Yep-Good Job....

[@ibtm]

Great video and summary--we are making the trip the first of October from Cape Cod to Marco Island in a new Viking 48C!!! Very excited for the trip!!!

[@cdouglas1942]

Recalls my cruising days: One nm per gallon fuel consumption, marine gas $4/gallon, at 20 knots for 8 hours, over $600/ day fuel cost. Lastly, sailors on an AIRCRAFT carrier would be insulted you called their craft a battleship.

[@roseortho]

Nice trip- you passed right by our house. We love watching the migration of boats, but please remember that it is a no wake zone within 50 feet of any dock or pier whether or not there is a sign (NC Law and just plain courteous)- you may not realize it, but the wake from a large/ go fast boat like yours causes significant damage to the docks (particularly the floating docks) whether or not the boats are on the lifts. Plus you will cut your fuel costs down dramatically and get a lot more waves from the friendly folks on the ICW.

[@quadcomputers]

It's one of biggest abuses on the ICW (wakes) they have no regard for docks, piers, or slower moving boats. S.C. is cracking down as this was noticed during my travel last year. Over the past 15 years the shores in both N.C. and S.C. have been bulldozed level, with high rise and townhouses now replacing the trees and banks. We had time to not only simply wave to say hello but actually exchange words with people who had been on their floats fishing or sun bathing, they found no fault with our passing bye.

[@BAND-MAID-USA]

Or, you could just accept the fact that you CHOSE to live on a water way.... Can't expect boats to go by at 2 knots because you live there.

[@user-tz9jh6pv2j]

@@BAND-MAID-USA yeah, this is some serious Karen vibes from little Todd here

[@glennr9913]

@@BAND-MAID-USA You are incorrect. There are laws to protect docks for a reason. If you CHOOSE to boat around docks you should respect the laws.

[@markswishereatsstuff2500]

Came upon this vid and liked it a lot. Doing a 53' Riviera delivery from Deale, Md to Stuart, Fl next week. Done the trip north and south many times and depending on the type of boat and speed, you always are able to check out different towns and experiences along the way.

[@lovingatlanta]

👍Thanks again for sharing your journey! I look forward to watching the other videos.💝🤗💞🤗

[@Mroffroadrecovery]

Awesome! Give me a shout next time I'd love to fallow along with my 30' Chaparral!!

[@qafmbr]

Jacksonville is where the intracoastal just starts to get really beautiful and warm. St. Augustine, New Smyrna, Daytona are really great!

[@Reviewoutlaw]

QRFMBR Great info thanks for the Post, have a great Night!

[@quadcomputers]

I agree we enjoyed several family owned home cooking restaurants in both Saint Augustine and New Smyrna;

[@austinhydroax]

what an awesome video! The drone clips made it. Thanks for including the numbers, I salute you for taking this trip and thanks for sharing the video on it.

[@quadcomputers]

I'll have to disappoint you a little; they missed more they seen and experienced.

[@flipadeeflop]

Great video! I live on the southeast coast of MA, and the ocean is my favorite place to be. A trip like this is a bucket list dream, for sure!

[@martincrisp3385]

What a trip 👏💪 you guys have lived my dream albeit in a different country. I want to do that from Adelaide in South Australia to the Whitsundays in Queensland. Might be a challenge through as I don't own a yacht. Anyway, good luck to you guys from an envious Aussie.

[@Reviewoutlaw]

Martin Crisp I would love to visit Australia it’s on my list! They do have some locations you can rent a boat and cruise down the channel in Europe and other places I was thinking of doing that on a vacation, have a great day Martin!

[@johnd.jr.5508]

Outstanding video! Thank you.

[@rabukan5842]

Nice video! And very nice boat. Something to consider about buying a larger boat. I just restored a 1992 50' Riva with twin MAN 510s. She has 2 large cabins plus a crew cabin, a large salon with an L shaped couch that opens to a bed, galley, large aft deck, large flybridge, and 3 heads with 2 showers. But to get the gph you got at an average of 18 mph (around 15 knots,) I need to keep my average to about 8-10 knots max, even though cruising speed on my yacht is 25 knots, and she tops out at 31 knots at 2,000 rpm. At 25 knots, fuel consumption is about 30 gph. At 31 knots she's rated at 45 gph. But at 12 knots, it's less than half of cruise. For me, almost retired, it's worth cruising slower to have so much space. I would have doubled the time (maybe took a month...) of your trip down. I'm not in a rush. However, I will also pay more for docking fees, maintenance, etc. and I have 540 gallons of fuel in my tanks to fill. If you don't mind cruising at displacement/hull speeds, or if you have money to burn, larger is best for longer cruising. More than 50', costs rise quite a bit. On the other hand, a larger boat can handle heavier seas...

[@MrDeman40]

What a great way to enjoy my morning coffee in January . Loved the video , very informative and entertaining .

[@unclefreddieDied]

ahhh... before covid 19

[@johnd.5601]

Wow, very cool! I've never owned a boat but always wondered what it would be like going on a trip like yours. Good job on making the video thank you!

[@TR5T]

I'd do that in a heart beat. When I was young my uncle had a Criscraft cabin cruiser in Michigan, it was fabulous.

[@Reviewoutlaw]

TR5T You only live once, got to get it all in! Thanks for watching hope I get a chance to boat in Michigan on day I hear the Lakes are Amazing!

[@princesbay1878]

Dude. Awesome video. So many of us dream about making that trip, but with so many variables and challenges, its a little scary. Thanks so much for doing this.

[@nicholasvanorton7840]

WOW! That was great. I always wanted to know what it's like to travel to Florida in the way you did it. Seeing the NYC coastline got me nostalgic. I use to always look up and look for the Twin Towers to know where I was at whenever I was downtown. I'm one of those who skip all over the video back and forth and realize I missed something lol and have to go back and see what it was.

[@kaypthree920]

Greetings from Cowesett Marina! Travelift operator there, nice to see the trip went well

[@silverstarflite135]

Cowesett Marina here too....wow. Amazing. I have a 33' Formula and I'm nervous about leaving the bay! Nice Video!

[@scottclayton5821]

Just a little advice. You should slow down more when overtaking another vessel. You can see the Chris Craft having to turn into a pretty sizable wake around the 41:45 mark. I travel the ICW up and down the east coast in my 41’ aft cabin and things get tossed around in the cabin with those wakes. Also always pass barges slow. You can see they have a tender tied up alongside the tow and it can cause damage banging against your wake. Safe travels!

[@scottclayton5821]

Edit 35:45 mark

[@Reviewoutlaw]

Scott Clayton Thanks Scott I did learn as time goes on to radio ahead and let them know I would like to pass on port or starboard then they would slow and I would pass, we don’t do that at all in New England so that was all new, it’s more of a Free for all in NE, thanks for comments and safe travels!

[@scottclayton5821]

Review Outlaw yea... you want to pass them only slightly faster than they are going. A lot of the ICW travelers live on their boats and wakes throws their things about the cabin. When you see a boat that you’ve passed turning into your wake after the pass, you know you’ve gone too fast! I know there’s a lot of critics about anything and everything on here... just thought I’d throw it out there! I learned the hard way too... mostly by getting yelled at on 16! Lol

[@seamoss3294]

Exactly what I want to do before I die. I was born and raised in NC, have been going to our cost all my life. I have been surfing KZbin for several weeks watching vids of people sailing the ICW . Great video

[@moneytreez2692]

Whats better than a road trip? A boat trip! Looked super fun and great scenery!

[@americanman4185]

crazy im sitting here watching this video and live in NC about 15 minutes from morehead and u mention it. Cool video

[@donnadavidson3904]

FishingMachine99 I stopped in Morehouse City on my trip from Florida to Cape Cod.

[@ethanmcdowell9677]

I'm in KDH.

[@quadcomputers]

They made a mistake ....LOL... Beaufort N.C. is the better place for transit boaters.

[@HemlockRidge]

The Lobster House in Cape May? One of my favorite places.

[@Reviewoutlaw]

HemlockRidge Yes it is, thanks for watching!

[@TheSteaman]

@@Reviewoutlaw hi love your video. what phone app did you use?

[@FrankCavaliero]

This was an awesome video. Really enjoyed watching your journey. I have a 2018 Monterey 295 SY. If I had twin engines and a bit more room like yours I would definitely try a similar trip.

[@BELLE_MYMAIL1]

Ive been boating for most of my life and planning this next year, my husband and I are learning as much as we can now, and will be so organized before we leave from Portland Maine!

[@brianjschumer]

Nice trip, dont listen to all the boat professors correcting you on every detail in many posts, you and your team did great.

[@Reviewoutlaw]

brianjschumer Thanks Brian always learning things as this was my “first” trip down Intercoastal, still learning new stuff each day! Have a great Night!

[@FioreMotors]

Absolutely Brian.... They drive me nuts too with all their so called "ADVICE"...

[@quadcomputers]

Your attitude "don't listen" is the very reason these people run aground. I have seen 1/4 million dollars yachts get swamped after running-a-ground.

[@blake86303]

That was USS Yorktown CVA10 (Ret.). My old man was a pilot on there in the late 50's.

[@johnzimpleman4965]

The young guy called it a battleship but a fun vid.

[@onoahimahi]

Great video - thanks for posting. Looks like a great experience. You are blessed to have friends willing to partake in a trip like that. I've always been curious about it but will likely never attempt it. I bought a 30-foot powerboat in Beaufort, NC 8 years ago and briefly considered motoring but ended up having it trucked to Boston (via USHIP.com) for under $2K. I'm surprised at the number of ankle-biting negative comments you are getting but I guess that is just the era we live in. One thing I can tell you is that if you do take a captains license course, you will more fully enjoy a trip like this because you will get to see the "rules of the road" in action and have a chance to practice them firsthand.

[@quadcomputers]

They couldn't tell the difference between the inland markers and ICW markers (if) that is what you mean? Powerboats are the biggest abusers of leaving wakes and violating the rules of the road; this is why S.C. has been cracking down on them. I have now gone to a 40 ft. Cruiser; after 15 years of running a 35 foot motor-sailer. It will cost me $5000 instead of $500 for fuel. If you have your boat back in shape? Then by all means make the run you will have yourself a great adventure. I am retired and have the time and do understand that many people simply don't have the time. In regard to such a journey you don't want to be worried about time. As for making the east coast journey Florida to Maine... "GO FOR IT" you won't regret it. All you need for Nav equipment is a good compass period.

[@lugnutz9025]

I'm sorry that I don't have any criticism for you like some of the experts on here. I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you for making it and sharing. This was something I had always dreamed of doing, but will never get to do it now. Thank you so much.

[@ronschwolsky1626]

Great video despite the fact that you don't know the GW Bridge from the Verrazzano or an air-craft carrier from a battleship. Great tips on passing in the ICW and interesting to see the GPS off so often. Lastly, my favorite part was the fuel use and pricing. ... $5000+ for fuel.... I better start saving! Well done.

[@rontank13]

Day 4 headed out of AC, you should've used the ICW to avoid taking a pounding in the wind and waves. It would take you all the way to Cape May.

[@quadcomputers]

Running inside N.J. requires time coupled with bridges and shoals; during the summer months it is loaded with local traffic. Therefore most cruisers prefer making the Atlantic City stop; then crossing open water to Ocean City, Maryland. Or (alternate) round Cape May and go up the Delaware. As for sail it is far better to run the outside shores whenever passing N.J.

[@hubertmichael1595]

I just acquired a 27ft. Bayliner Trophy, and desire to take a water way trip from Holden beach, SC to Charleston, SC. I have never done this before. Thank you for the Video which provider me with really, good information.

[@wrzl1675]

Just some thoughts on what people told you about what you should and shouldn’t do from a guy with 45+ yrs experience. 1 experience or lack thereof, is a critical point but we were all rookies at one point and there’s only one way to learn. 2 electronics ( VHF and Nav) hand held VHF is okay but you need a real VHF if your planning on distance cruising, hand held’s have a very limited range and even worse in bad weather ( when you really need it). You need a serious Nav system, basic systems are fine for day cruisers in local waters but not for distance cruising (2 screen with radar with some punch to it is an absolute must ) 3 RANGE ( really important) you need a boat with at least 300 NM or range at cruising speed while holding back a minimum of 10% of fuel capacity ( I do 20%).

[@Reviewoutlaw]

Randy Carlisle Thank you Randy for your insight always love to hear from someone who has see it all, I totally agree with you! Safe boating!

[@pauloakwood9208]

That wasn't the George Washington Bridge, it was the Verezano. Also, that wasn't a Battle Ship, that was a Carrier.

[@bmwdutch22]

Same in Charleston, SC. The static displayed ship is an Aircraft Carrier (USS Yorktown). There are no active battleships in the US Navy fleet at this time.

[@markstephen5028]

I'm surprised they found Florida if they thought that was the GW bridge. The GW bridge is north up the Hudson and they were travelling south.

[@100mpgus]

@@markstephen5028 lol. more money then brains club. oh well.

[@curthook9622]

You are proving his point about the north. Does it really matter that he mis-named something.

[@pauloakwood9208]

@@curthook9622 If you are navigating, being off by 30 miles has consequences

[@sjfireguy]

Nice, showed my beach on LBI, in Surf City. Then hit one of my favorite restaurants in Cape May. The Lobster House. Everything bread is killer!!!

[@josephtaylor3857]

EXCELLENT video. Congrats on completing the trip. "To the journey!" (cheers)👍

[@redta93kwy]

One of my favorite boating videos👍

[@lovingatlanta]

👍😍Fantastic! I have a similar boat and I’ve been thinking about and wanting to do this!!! I’m inspired!! 💝 Now that you done it, would you consider doing this voyage solo? I’m a woman and I want to do this voyage solo. 🤗💞🤗

[@ejr5480]

Somebody needs to tell this guy that he is not seeing “battleships”!

[@larryj9091]

There is one in Norfolk. the USS Wisconsin.

[@erichammond9308]

@@larryj9091 actually he passed by the USS Massachusetts, the USS Wisconsin, and the most decorated battleship of WWII the USS North Carolina... All 3 served in WWII

[@quadcomputers]

I am laughing your comment is good.

[@bristp]

@@erichammond9308 USS Massachusetts is in Fall River, MA. He did not pass it.

[@johnthomson8332]

he's half right, they were made for battle and they are ships, so I don't think it's that big of a deal.

[@billlawton1186]

Passing vessels do have written rules. Suggest a USCGAux course or purchasing a copy of Chapman’s to study.

[@miriammigliacci3527]

I really enjoyed your enthusiasm. You are brave! I used to live In RI and I've always wanted to take a boat trip down the ICW. Thanks for sharing this!

[@ppumpkin3282]

You went under the George Washington Bridge? Are you sure that wasn't the Verezzano? To go under the GWBridge you would have to go up the Hudson River to the top of Manhattan.

[@Reviewoutlaw]

P Pumpkin You are correct Verrazano Bridge, thanks for watching!

[@ajnucch]

P Pumpkin I caught that as well, hmmm.... minor flub lol

[@waltwilliamson2479]

@@Reviewoutlaw uhh

[@quadcomputers]

I recommended they do the whole trip all over and run all the way down.

[@Dr_Augustus_MD]

Very interesting. However, being from Newport, RI myself, home of Naval Station Newport and the US Naval War College I was surprised that you kept referring to aircraft carriers and destroyers as "battleships". Coming from guys who know boating I had to laugh, it seems like it was lots of fun.

[@robnee3313]

I have wanted to do this trip most of my adult life! I'm 60 now, so it's not looking too likely! Anyway, this was a blast to tag along with you. Thanks

[@BellavistaPEI]

HEY NOW!!!! Weren't you told?.....60 is the new 45!! You got LOADS of time Rob! I'm double nickels and figure when I'm too old to drive a car, that's when I will STAY on the water!!! Get at it Skipper!!

[@MultiBuzzoff]

I have done this trip over 50 times. Several trips alone, Cape Cod to Ft Ld Fla., One trip, 4 days, off shore mostly. Boats from 29’ to 105’

[@ParkTheBoat]

Good adventure share.....even better informative information not many would know if never mentioned. Thanks for all the tips and info!

[@Delphius-]

You came to Charleston pronouncing “town” at the end. By the time you leave you say it correctly with no w

[@abhvgas]

great video, but i wish you showed on a map where you are, and where you are going next.

[@Reviewoutlaw]

abhvgas Thank for the comment I will work on that for future videos!

[@HouseWashingRick]

Plus date and time of the day

[@Ralphinsc]

I have a Chaparral 276 Signature cruiser. A little smaller at right around 30 feet, but cruising the ICW is a goal of mine in the next few years. Thanks for all the info!

[@Reviewoutlaw]

Ralph Morris I was looking to get something around that size for my first one, I hope you get chance to do the ICW!

[@ryanpeters5020]

Liked your adventure. You passed me in Richmond Hill on your way to Brunswick. Plan to make a similar trip soon.😊

[@cgt2112]

Did you consider the Delaware bay to the C&D canal and coming down the Chesapeake bay from the Susquehanna? I live between Annapolis and Baltimore and there are many amenities in this part of the bay, and you are never far from shore. The only known major hazard north of Calvert cliffs is Thomas point shoal. Great video, love your boat.

[@Reviewoutlaw]

cgt2112 Thanks for the comments I hope on day to visit the Delaware, and thanks for the warning on the Hazard! Have a great weekend!

[@southjerseysound7340]

@@Reviewoutlaw I added a reply on another post but I used to run boats from a dealer in Cape May to Annapolis all the time. If you have any questions I'd be happy to help and again I apologize if my other post came across wrong. I was just trying to help.

[@paulkent9303]

You were lucky that drone didn't get shot out of the sky when taking that vid. in Norflok!

[@constantinep.9357]

great trip. Looks like you guys had a fun time. But all the stopping and refueling is why I want a trawler. Diesel powered just cruise through the night.

[@glennr9913]

Ditto. My thoughts exactly. Pounding waves & feeding twin 300's at planing speeds would get old. I'd prefer to enjoy the views at a leisurely pace.

[@beachsidebum]

Wow glad I ran across ur vid! I had no idea how much the fuel cost was, owning a small 2 engine 35' boat....and that was going down hill!!! going with the flow!! from north to south!!! 500 here, 400 there, wow!!! have not added it up but it looks like about 3k just going to the top of florida Jacksonville. Cost will be twice on return trip upstream!! I also did not know how much time was involved! BTW super flat water is called "glass" I lived on island in florida cocoa beach and launched my boat into where banana river and indian river merge at merrit island tho i only had a f16 jet boat and stayed in the river..wanted to buy a 32 to 36 twin engine to launch out of sebastian inlet to travel to bahamas sense by miles it was less than 100 from me but taking a boat that small can be really dangerous and weather has to be great. I know most who told me of the trip i wanted said id have to go upstream on ICW to make sure the current did not push me past the islands..but now after watching this im just going to stick to the $400 4 day 3 night carnival cruises that leave from port canaveral 20 miles away..they feed u on them and u get a bed and bathroom...

[@ystebadvonschlegel3295]

I”m amazed you were allowed to fly drones that close to military ships.

[@truthmatters8770]

18:25 MORE SOUTH, THE FRIENDLIER . nuff said

[@Reviewoutlaw]

truth matters Thanks for watching!

[@Marine_Ret]

I used to be a Yankee now I’m a Good Ole Boy...I was born and raised outside Philadelphia, left when I was 18 (40 years ago), except for 6 years in CA and 4 years in Okinawa I’ve lived in NC for 8 years & SC for 19 years...people in the south are much more friendly than those damn Yankees.

[@phoenixrising4573]

@@Marine_Ret The irony here is that a "damn yankee" is a yankee that didn't go home....... but welcome to the better side of the country.

[@counterfit5]

Doesn’t seem that friendly to constantly crow about how friendly you are.

[@quadcomputers]

Except S.C. they're cracking down on powerboats who even leave a ripple in the water.

[@rogfromthegarage8158]

Awesome video. I like the drone shots. I just completed the restoration of my very first boat and this video has got me inspired to take it on an adventure.

[@ShonTolliverMusic]

I really needed this mental escape right now.

[@mikefrazier8409]

We noticed as we headed south food was better and people more friendly, says a lot about north east

[@brianmaurer4264]

Born and raised in Connecticut. Moved to Ohio at 21 and then to South Carolina at 27. I’m 36 and I would never move back north. The people are the best. Food is amazing. And NO SNOW!! 😁😁 only thing I miss is the seasons. Pretty much hot or cold down here.

[@paulkent9303]

Right about the people way wrong about the food!

[@brianmaurer4264]

Paul Kent maybe if we are talking seafood. Can’t beat New England seafood!!

[@901tsharper]

Just one small thing here? I love this particular video as far as doing the trip BUT I would love to see the day to day stuff ON the boat - maybe a boat tour and some video of the boat itself.. That's all - Liking this one for y'all

[@sweetroscoeful]

Native of Jacksonville...grew up on the St. John's and Ortega river...made many of runs out to the ocean from where you were. Very much looking forward to doing what you attempted...

[@adventuresoflittleshugandu3389]

I agree with just do it I've done it on a 31ft slick craft in 1990 was an amazing experience and time great video

[@ncfancher3325]

Hopefully, by the time you got to Florida you learned how to spell intracoastal. Great job documenting the trip requirements.

[@rionbunn617]

i live in georgetown south carolina😂 awesome video

[@Reviewoutlaw]

Rion Bunn Thank you for watching Rion, I really enjoyed SC, have a great weekend!

[@bobshaw4063]

My brother when he was a live he use to live in Spartanburg , S Carolina in a nice 50 year old house .

[@tomdavis6563]

I and a friend made the same trip in 2004 with paper charts. We started in Key Largo and 6 days later in Richmond, VA. Had to shoot compass headings in Charleston Harbor and Pamlico Sound. Otherwise the buoys were always in sight. Made some of the same stops you did. We did have a 30 min. delay near Camp Lejeune for a live firing exercise. A very memorable adventure. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeffleffel4905]

Very cool video! I live about 5 minutes from the great bridge locks in Virginia. Always herd the ICW goes to FL but really neat to see the journey from north to south. Beautiful places along the way!