put my hand in WHAT? unusual route to Florida - Ep 47 Sailing Luckyfish

This week Luckyfish rushes to Florida by an unusual route. Dodging coral heads and skimming the banks for mile after mile we sail across the Tongue of The Ocean before heaving-to, south of Andros Island.
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[@1sheinz]

Thank YOU for not adding the nonskipable ads, I REALLY ENJOY your channel and all others uninterupted. Yes it is a loss of ad revenue but i hope everyone will pitch in where they can to make up for this. Can't wait to see what this season has to bring. CHEERS AND FAIR WINDS Steve H.

[@Good_Times_Factory]

Thank you for not using the non-skip able videos. I love your videos!

[@shaunsmith928]

Even though I don't like big water. You and the girls make it look like a very good time and experience. and thank you for not adding the none skippable ads.

[@thehighpriestess8431]

Thank you for showing your sailing routes. That’s great help for newbies. BTW you have a great voice for your nice narrative. 🌈🌹🦋 uncharted territory! Scary!

[@MrRJBooth]

Another great video guys . Fanx muchly . Fair winds n following seas ;-)

[@SailingLuckyfish]

You're welcome matey! Thank you

[@sicchuckie]

TOTO tongue of the ocean, interesting. LuckyFish has way more character than the other 🐈s.

[@SailingLuckyfish]

Thanks Bus! glad you're enjoying, Stew and Zaya

[@mitfreundlichengrussen1234]

Thx a lot for not using the non-skip able videos. Be safe and healthy!

[@SailingLuckyfish]

+Karl Gohlke - sure thing! you too, and thank you

[@TonyAnschutz]

Another great one Stew. I must say your story telling and editing has seen great improvements since the beginning. Good job mate. Honorable way to present the new add change in KZbin. I like your choice. KZbin is already making a crap ton of coin and I am sure this is just a way for them to squeeze even more.

[@pakde8002]

very classy and strategically a smart play. I have no problem with 5 second ads appearing at the beginning of a video or even one or two during the video but sometimes I get some strange, completely off my interests chart and even offensive ads and I would absolutely not sit through those. if they ever get rid of all skipable ads I at least hope the creators have a say in the type of ads that may be played on their channel. No worries though, I'm planning on becoming a supporter as soon as I finish paying child support or building my boat, whichever comes first :D

[@jimnickles2347]

Zaya, the ratty old glove is to KEEP your beautiful hands Beautiful, and WITHOUT cuts. But Stew needs to stop scrimping on IMPORTANT Stuff, like NEW GLOVES, lol!

[@williamlarkin1503]

Another great job lucky fish good job sailing through there it's very tight Passage

[@SailingLuckyfish]

+William Larkin - thanks mate!

[@barrydavies2977]

What a beautiful place the Bahamas are. I think that if I was there, I wouldn't leave. Enjoyed the new drone footage as well. It adds a new dimension and quality. Thank you for your choice on non skippable adds. As others have said, if there are too many, I stop watching. But I understand, it's a big decision for you.

[@SailingLuckyfish]

+Barry Davies - yes, great we can all still appreciate the beauty of the Bahamas even though its so well known. It wasn't until we experienced it for ourselves that the reason for it's fame became clear. Its one of those places you truly do have to see for yourself (and maybe never leave :-)

[@royzilko2523]

Great videos Stew and Zaya. I appreciate your creative efforts.

[@SailingLuckyfish]

Thanks alot Roy!

[@UweBehrendt]

NO t no to the KZbin and yes to your sailing adventure thanks

[@SailingLuckyfish]

Thanks Cap! Good to hear

[@riverjeanmontgomery6664]

I have just discovered the Wharram and yours is a beautiful example plus you’re both very funny 🎉Cheers!

[@dst1667]

Love your videos!💙

[@SailingLuckyfish]

great to hear, thanks

[@terryt5512]

Another great episode! With each one I'm more happy that I found this channel. Especially an episode like this. Your values are so refreshing, especially in this age where greed, and more, more, more, has become all but institutionalized. It's very inspiring that there are such salt of the earth folk like you out there. I recently went to Patreon and increased my contribution per video. I was not planning on even mentioning it, but given what you said about declining the advertising option, I wanted badly to show how much I appreciate you guys, your respect for us, and the wonderful and interesting experiences that you're so generous in sharing ;-)

[@SailingLuckyfish]

Hey there Tel. Thank-you. Warms us it does, warms us to know message being received. xxx Lf

[@carolinabeacher1558]

ive been watching this for a while, maybe a couple years or less, but i never noticed it had 2 masts. thats pretty unusual for a cat i thought. but i like it :)

[@TonyAnschutz]

It is a very unique schooner rig for sure. Breaking up the sail plan that way makes the sails more easily managed. The other truly unique thing are the wing sails. No mast track. The sails are actually zipped onto the non stayed masts. I have one being built like LF now and am very excited to play with this new type of sail configuration.

[@SailingLuckyfish]

we love the twin masts for the reasons Tony said. What other cat channels do you follow? thanks for the comment

[@nigelsignal461]

The usual high standard...and a great adventure, stunning scenery far from the maddening crowd. The extra challenges would have increased the satisfaction felt at the end of the sail no doubt. Watching this I’m ready to write the resignation and get out there (here). Cheers guy’s

[@SailingLuckyfish]

+Nigel Signal exciting times. good on you for following your instincts!

[@MiQBohlin]

Interesting, that this southern route isn't very much used… Too few bar stops maybe? Thnx m8's! Patreon MiQ

[@MrRourk]

Most shallow draft boats are short range. Then boats like a First 47.7 with 8ft of draft would be unable to make the journey.

[@SailingLuckyfish]

Hey MiQ - great to have you on board - in more ways than one! thank you for joining the crew mate, Stew and Zaya

[@petermcnaughton9031]

Another good one guys , I don’t like adds , just like sailing with you guys .

[@barrystone2122]

Love your show mate I have a tiki 38 myself 2000 not as nice as yours but I watch all your shows love you and your wife and a sister-in-law LOL working hard on getting it right

[@SailingLuckyfish]

+Barry Stone - congrats mate, good choice

[@edwardwerthner7717]

Hi Stew n Zaya, You tube has the monopoly on this social media n from what I see is a lot of work from people like you for little money. So i see your decision And it’s a shame with all the money these adds generate for them that they could give some more money to you n others especially with the non Skip alternative they want you to have. Hopefully someone will compete n give a fair amount more $s to you . I’m always busy n maybe you in Florida someday soon. Still great stuff

[@SailingLuckyfish]

Let us know what you think of KZbins NEW policy making *non-skippable* advertising available to ALL creators. There is an alternative, nicer, way to help creators fund their videos - please check out our Patreon rewards on our page at www.patreon.com/luckyfish. THANK YOU to all our PATRONS - Stew and Zaya

[@jimnickles2347]

I think it's Bullshit, they're trying to Take Control of MY Computer and take away MY Personal Choice. Communism. Thank YOU for NOT being a Greedy-Guts. I know everybody NEEDS the extra income, but DAMN, Man... Yes, every little bit Helps, I WELL know, but you have to Stand for Something or you'll Fall for ANything...

[@SailingLuckyfish]

Agree, the money motive is necessary but, when it becomes the only motive, we have a problem.

[@cartmanrlsusall]

Camera drones are a highly addictive drug.

[@barrystone2122]

Just had the book read last email

[@barrystone2122]

Just had the boat lashed with 8 mil but it didn't take well had to come back in and do it again I don't know maybe they didn't know what they were doing or the 8 mil rope took time to stretch anyway other things to tend to just bought this thing always something we were having fun nothing but best regards to you and your wife keep sending hints things to do I look at you very carefully LOL

[@SailingLuckyfish]

+Barry Stone - Interesting about the 8mm. It takes alot of force to get the stretch out of that. We had success with it towards the end of this video using the technique shown... bit.ly/2NBJWlM (the Bondage one.. you may have seen it) - really good to hear from you! Dont hesitate to ask us here or post q's to the Wharram Cat FB group - bunch of helpful ppl there, Cheers and good sailing !

[@barrystone2122]

My wife and I love the boat very much lots to learn but we have time we're in Southwest Australia that's where we bought it we intend to sell it back to Texas eventually sold everything but have vested interest in my business silent partner so to speak LOL

[@SailingLuckyfish]

Keep an eye out for +Hannah Taylor on Sailing Tangaroa youtube channel - they have a Tangaroa in WA

[@FlyingAl2006]

Honestly, for me, there are times when i wont watch a video if the commercials are annoying me.

[@joeswinny7686]

Stuff the non-skippable ads Stew. Love your passage making vid's. All the breast to Zaya - looking good as usual.

[@SailingLuckyfish]

+Joe Swinny - ha, thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the vids, minus the blinkin no-skip ads! Cheers,

[@blackhat4968]

Hmm lot of running on the outboards this time... I can't remember for sure, but I thought in one of the older videos showed you only had one or two 5 gal gas cans to feed the outboards? (was there more?) How far can you run on those?

[@SailingLuckyfish]

+Black Hat - yeah, very true! Light winds and a schedule will do that to you! We carry 4 x 6 gal cans giving us a 220nm range at 3kts on one engine or 100nm range at 6.5 kts two engines. Top speed 7.5 kts under motor.

[@barrystone2122]

Most upgrade avionics big time

[@jaysoncody8716]

When you get up near Naples, Fl. Tell us how bad the death tide still is still down that way! There is more info at #toxic18

[@barrystone2122]

I have the wind the solar and the water as far as the electric gin change batteries to lithium 8 add AC on port and starboard but can't run both underway only in the galley during the day my wife doesn't like the Heat and cooking doesn't work LOL I have a drop on my port side for my dinghy or swimming but can't put the engine on until after it's in the water it has a winch setup works well if the water's calm

[@SailingLuckyfish]

+Barry Stone - where's your area of op's?

[@kylen2288]

Do your engines lock into place in the down position in the nacelle? I can only see the pulley system you use. Regards Kyle

[@SailingLuckyfish]

+kyle n - we can lock the pods down, funny thing called the Wharram broomstick! We have two broomstick handles cut to length, they are pressed into the pod and wedged under the deck. the only time they are needed is when using reverse gear at higher revs. They stop the pods from lifting up under the thrust from the prop. e.g. if maneuvering in tight quarters eg marina docking. Do you have a similar nacelle system? cheers Stew

[@kylen2288]

Hi Stew, I have a Woods design Gypsy cat. The original builder decided not to go with the nacelle option that Woods recommended. They ended up mounting twin 10hp outboards on the rear cockpit. Unfortunately this has proved most unsatisfactory as the engines suffer water intake in a following sea. Looking at new options.

[@SailingLuckyfish]

+kyle n - interesting - an unfortunate case of departing from the design plan. Do you have any option now to install the nacelles? I took a look online at the Gypsy - Woods boats are always of interest to Wharramites and vice versa. You probably have a bit more load carrying than us? we are approx. 4T light, 5.1T laden.

[@barrystone2122]

Your cockpit covers so sweet I want something like that are just nowhere near that but it's money boat break out another thousand or two or three LOL we're doing ourselves as best we can do love all the advice keep it and on the avionics as well I need to update mine there ancient but it is what it is LOL just got the boat not sailing yet the insurance company doesn't like that wants us to take a week course we are newbies but I think we picked a great boat kiss method keep it simple stupid LOL

[@SailingLuckyfish]

+Barry Stone - yeah - you got the first step right I reckon. KISS ! If you are as new as you say then you may never realize all the work you just saved yourselves ! really hope so anyway, cheers from us!

[@barrystone2122]

But the word boat means break out another thousand right off the bat it's in good shape though man

[@MrRourk]

Say NO to Non Skip Adds!

[@hikeamerica6576]

NOAA ENC US2EC01M covers the area in which you were sailing. The US is the charting authority for the Bahamas and NOAA provides the ENCs for free download on their website.

[@SailingLuckyfish]

Thanks for that - yes we carry their charts on PC openCPN - it's really commendable that resource is given away freely. Would you consider sailing this route yourself?

[@douglasmccarty1196]

Ads are why I use AdBlock Plus

[@OneGenericName]

Likely the reason You Tube is attempting this non-skip ads scheme is they are feeling the heat and lost revenue due to people skipping ALL ads as a punishment after they started demonetizing particular You Tube creators based on phoney criteria and political reasoning. Bit Chute continues to grow as an alternative.

[@SailingLuckyfish]

I hear you on that. Great point. YT rely on the algo (what else can they do with 300 hrs of video uploaded every minute) to make decisions. It's a blunt instrument. Do you think Bit Chute or Vimeo etc could ever compete? Cheers

[@HDRider1601]

I have no experience but have heard Navionics is very unreliable and has caused many a sailor to run aground and crash his boat. What are your thoughts on Navionics?

[@SailingLuckyfish]

+Darrell Allen - actually very good! We did read up quite a bit on the reliability of Navionics charting through the Exumas and found very good reviews. We still went for the Explorer Charts which meant a new card though (C-Map) as Explorer and Navionics dont play together :-( . The Explorer's are the bees knees for the Bahamas and spoil you when you venture outside their coverage! Does anyone else want to share their experience with charting software? Cheers mate, Stew

[@strawhatguy303]

I think making non-skippable ads available to all creators is fine. It's at the creators' discretion whether or not they implement it. to be clear though, are non-skippable ads the ones that are 5 seconds long? Or are they the long ones that can be more than 60 seconds? If it's the 5 second ones, I prefer them over the skippable ads since they just close by themselves and aren't that big of an intrusion. I don't understand why advertisers with skippable ads don't do more to get their point across and draw a viewer in in the first 5 seconds of the ad so they keep watching. Strangely enough there are some skippable ads that I've watched all the way through on purpose.

[@SailingLuckyfish]

+strawhatguy303 - interesting to hear that angle. It will be up to the creator to set the length of the non-skip time...presumably longer = more ad revenue. My concern is the trend towards continual erosion of the viewing experience. There are other economic models out there that play more fairly for everyone. Thanks alot for commenting! Stew

[@strawhatguy303]

Hi Stew, at the end of the day you're right viewing experience is paramount. I think that allowing creators to make the decision will implement a sort of "evolution" where the channels that abuse long un-skippable ads will fall by the wayside as viewers would move to other channels that have less distracting ads. I like the Patreon and (tastefully applied) baked in sponsorship spots in videos since these (as I've heard) are more reliable sources of income for creators. I think youtube giving creators options for their ads is important since youtube needs to make some money to keep the lights on too. To me one of the most distracting things about ads on youtube is how they'll show up in the middle of something, just popping in when something important is happening. I don't know if creators have full control of when ads are applied when it comes to the middle of the video, but it would be nice if the ads could be placed somewhere less obtrusive like in between scenes or sections of a video.

[@SailingLuckyfish]

+strawhatguy303 You make some great points. We do say where the ads should be placed, however, we have noticed in our travels that in different countries - weird things happen. Ultimately its YT who make the placements, the type of ad (we have seen non-skippables *before* our videos play in the US for example). I note your comment about paying more attention to ad placement (to the extent where we *do* have control). Thanks again.

[@pakde8002]

strawhatguy303 agreed... I enjoy extreme fishing shows like morning tide and cavy fishing... crazy guys fishing for giant trevally from cliffs in Australia... just at the most exciting moment an ad pops up of some Moslem scholar talking about something in Arabic... total buzz kill

[@TheBarefootRev]

Thanks about the ads. Any channel that does ad unskippable ads will totally get unsubscribed.

[@Josef_R]

I'll be unsubscribing from any channel that chooses to accost me with unskippable ads. There's too many choices for me to sit through that. Hopefully Adblockplus continues to deal with them enthusiastically as it always has though.

[@SailingLuckyfish]

+Josef - fair enough. YT will remain the leader in democratization of media. It is a shame to see it adopting unimaginative cable TV style revenue models. i.e. advertising/consumption.

[@Josef_R]

Lack of commercials is one of the reasons why I quit t.v. for YT

[@SailingLuckyfish]

+Josef - It is so good to hear that. I strongly object to the motives behind commercials - complete and utter pursuit of money on every level - bereft of any respect for the viewing audience whatsoever - with an end-result of higher levels of mostly pointless consumption. You voted with your feet. Thumbs up!

[@bonezed]

uBlock Origin is better, less resource usage and doesnt sell your data like the others

[@Josef_R]

You must be a real power user. I'm running an I7 processor and wouldn't notice a resource hog if I had one. I've never seen a need for a filter and the program runs flawlessly without me knowing it's there. So if you think yours is somehow better than all that, then enjoy it. But claims such as "better than others" does not convince me I need to change from what works. And I could care less if they sell my data, everyone else is.

[@cartmanrlsusall]

3 adds that can be skipped is okay per video that non skip stuff is kinda lame.

[@mirta19422]

You know one add before video starts is ok. one every 3 minutes is terrible.

[@SailingLuckyfish]

+David b - agree. I read somewhere that YT will not serve ads to any viewer more frequently than 7 mins. But from what you are saying, that would appear to not be the case. The creators can choose frequency etc but I suspect YT have the over-ride - great comment, thank you

[@AC-er6vz]

I will unsubscribe to any channel that has non-skippable ads.

[@SailingLuckyfish]

+Al Dodd Good policy! Its not like Alphabet/Google/KZbin need more money right? If they do, this is the worst way. Cheers!