RUNNING 265 MILES to the BAHAMAS on a 42 Freeman! 9 hour trek!

[@bd-me7yp]

You have arguably one of the baddest boats ever built and you realistically showed what it's like to run in a true 4'+ sea with a crew. All the guys out there who state that their boat can run 40mph in 4'+ seas are full of it. You made it a safe, comfortable crossing for your crew. Congrats on your new ride.

[@StanzFam]

Thank you! Agreed on ride 🙌🏻

[@dustyflair]

where did you see 4' seas?

[@jashaejoseph3752]

Got a 42 prowler that would love to meet ya 🤣

[@TigerDude333]

4 feet seas? lol no

[@staytight6340]

Enjoy the hurricane

[@carolbarranco838]

That was such a cool ride. Thanks for bringing us along!!

[@manaaf-hoesainnisarali593]

Wauw thats a very nice trip....nice boat good fam.and a beautiful sea

[@johnnalty5150]

Nick, I stumbled across this video and wound up watching 5 or 6 of your videos, I love the Keys and the scenery you capture is amazing, i’m hooked! Awesome boat! Congrats on your dream boat!

[@StanzFam]

Thanks John 👊🏻

[@lindabutler7914]

Wow capt Nick you have out done yourself again, what a rush can't wait to see what you and family and friends get into there its going to be exciting, thanks for sharing this trip with us !!!!

[@stevedockery3534]

What an AWESOME VIDEO. Beautiful boat and thanks for sharing your ride over to Bahamas.

[@StanzFam]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@allneedsmobiledustlessblas2859]

Awesome run to shake down the new Freeman. It was great to see all the smiles. Ya'll travel safe and have a load of fun. Good thing memories don't weigh as much as gear, y'all would be way overloaded with all those great memories you're bringing back.... Micky C.

[@mr.mephistopheles2497]

You're living the good life and enjoying it. Cheers.

[@PeterRanieriII]

Keys to the Eleutheras in one day is just ridiculous and in that chop too, pretty amazing and cool that you brought the fam along for the adventure, thanks for taking us with you!

[@StanzFam]

Thanks for watching Peter!

[@tyb3938]

We love harbor island. Lunch over pink sands beach at Coral Sands is our favorite. Thanks for sharing, beautiful boat: congrats

[@StanzFam]

Thank you : )

[@roger9453]

Video never does justice to how big seas can be! Looked rough! Great video!

[@StanzFam]

100% agreed on the waves. Thanks for watching

[@tiggersdad6878]

I went to the Bahamas twice in my 22" Glacier Bay cat. It handled rough seas better than most larger monohulls. I said most, not ALL. Can't wait to see this Freeman run. Yahooooooo

[@mxt9945]

Been doing west Palm to green turtle my whole life. Smallest crossing I saw was a 15 ft edgewater going with a 17 montauk. Such a fun time!

[@moelito5589]

You sound like you definitely know the Johnson family in Gtc😄

[@suecook659]

Palm beach to west end in a 17 aquasport with 115 evinrude a bunch. I consider myself lucky

[@AmateurFloridaInshoreSportsman]

Best type of a cross country trip ever. You have earned yourself a subber

[@StanzFam]

Thanks for watching

[@radcliffegayle9261]

Hey Stanz thanks very much for the invitation for that trip, really enjoyed it. Even the toddler was comfortable. Awesome 👍😎😎.

[@breakoutoutdoors261]

Right on. Love the boat and your channel. Keep up the good work 👏

[@edwardcartwright8658]

Nick and crew thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to visit the 242 Bahamas 🇧🇸 continue to stay safe and most of all safe traveling blessings 🙌🙏 enjoy your stay in Eleuthera God bless you all

[@StanzFam]

Thank you! You all have a beautiful country

[@DIAPERJOE]

That is one awesome boat. Thanks for showing it to us.

[@petermyers479]

Cool adventure Nick. Looking forward to watching more.

[@9929kingfish]

Great way to break in the new boat. Family first. Good man.

[@Capt-Mike-FLC]

Heck of a boat! Very nice work Capt.

[@slida65]

Great grandparents Great kids Great friends Great boat Great video Great day capt Nick!

[@theweatherisaokay4964]

Been watching a lot of sailing and boating videos these past few weeks and cant stop! Love yours too!🥰

[@krisburchfield8463]

Absolutely love these trips. Fishing the bahama chain has been on the bucket list. Hope u guys have safe travels.

[@StanzFam]

Thank you! Hope you get over there one day 🇧🇸🇧🇸

[@troysparks3772]

Let’s be real. A lot can happen in 9 hours. Especially on the water,and yet modern sailors are safer then ever. Can you imagine not knowing what the weather is going to do, and having only a compass and paper map. The boat could probably drive itself anywhere it’s programmed, and do it safer then a human. Wow. Just wow.

[@gregoryh4601]

Nick and Family’s thanks for taking Your Fans with You. Just found you and want to learn more about Marine Fishing and the Sweet Freeman. Peace Be With you

[@customledandfiberopticsinc2756]

You are living the life, no doubt. This video is definitely a top 5 of all your video's to date. Nice job

[@billysmith9910]

I enjoyed your video you guys are awesome Love all your videos keep up the amazing work

[@StanzFam]

Thank you for watching! Glad to hear you liked it

[@frankdwyer8085]

Love how real your channel is. The livewell being on, done it few times myself, once with 8 Publix subs in there with a bag of ice. Opened it up and had sub soup like your chum stew!! Keep up the awesome vids and congrats on the new boat she's a beast!

[@StanzFam]

Thanks!!! Haha, it happens to all of us

[@DNRracing]

Not the pub subs 😭

[@rafflisharon2956]

Thank you for bringing us along.

[@StanzFam]

Thank you for watching

[@BStavFishingAndHunting]

Saw your new Freeman first hand last weekend. It's amazing! Way to safely show what the boat can handle and how to navigate safely. Can't wait to get back down!!

[@StanzFam]

Thanks 👊🏻👊🏻

[@thatsallfolks3115]

@@StanzFam where / how do you use the restroom out there?

[@BigNickEnergy1]

No Bananas!!! Gorgeous looking boat..

[@MikeinNJ]

God dam your kids are troopers Nick!

[@rodneypratt7082]

Yeah I got two kids and I got one of them that throws up in the drop of a hat for the way I drive and those kids look like they were solid gold. It was cute to see the little girl sleeping oh, my little girl is now 19 years old

[@iancordova]

Thanks for taking us along! No better way to break the boat in by taking it to the Bahamas! And the bananas LOL. Have fun and enjoy!

[@StanzFam]

Thanks Ian! Appreciate you all watching the channel

[@SFROutdoors]

you know you're in the right boat when you aren't waiting for a weather window and send it regardless

[@TigerDude333]

or you shouldn't really do it but got lucky

[@PaddleDogC5]

It was calm

[@saljablo2767]

With kids

[@miketorre16]

awesome video, looking forward to the rest of them... and Jocelyn 💖

[@John-hw3ds]

Ouch, that fuel bill! But that boat is a beast. You all will have a blast.

[@kennethgray1183]

Especially the Bahamas priced refill before the run back.

[@willraefpv]

Fuel price is all relative when the boat costs over a million..... yolo

[@gojoe36]

@Three Aces $3,080.00 where you getting gas at a marina for $2.50

[@zacharygeiger5385]

I want to know what he does to afford that boat sign me up

[@remoir6273]

@@zacharygeiger5385 hey probably operate this boat as a business. The value of the boat is 100% tax write off.

[@alquinn3562]

Love little kids, they can sleep anywhere and in any position. Sadie was knocked out boy!! Been on a bigger boat diving in 4-6 foot waves. I am the chum bucket in that stuff. The boat handled it well.

[@StanzFam]

Thanks for watching Al!

[@alquinn3562]

@@StanzFam wouldn’t miss it Nick.

[@mckinleymac3452]

God what an incredible trip. Not sure if I would be confident enough climb aboard with so much water between land. And I don't know so many nautical terms but awesome boat, awesome skipper, and awesome passengers. I don't mean to be creepy but at the 7:31 mark when the camera showed those mile-high arches I briefly forgot about the trip. You're a seriously lucky man!! Great video! Edit: It's obvious that crew safety was considered in every part of the crossing.. again, great job.

[@StanzFam]

Thanks for watching : )

[@mckinleymac3452]

@@StanzFam You've very welcome. Can I ask... are there cabins below the deck? Seems like on a boat this size there would be some. I've seen a salon on boats much much smaller. Or is every square inch used to support its purpose as a fishing vessel? Thank you

[@donarthiazi2443]

@@mckinleymac3452 I can't say that I blame you McKinley Mac. I'm a foot guy too and yes, those are beautiful arches!!

[@jacquest]

Wow looks exhausting..but adventurous. I pray that you get safely to all your destinations. Thanks for the sharing.

[@StanzFam]

Thank you 🙌🏻

[@justinlane5182]

Such a good family! I cannot wait to fish with you guys!

[@stuartomiller-thyme6961]

Great Video!! Good to catch up with you guys, for sure. ENJOY HAPPINESS ENJOY

[@mikey1975ad]

Bucket list trip for me for sure. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@ericwright322]

Congratulations on the new Boat! It looks amazing!

[@frankiefranco5681]

All the way from Reedley California. Get us out of here !!!! We love fishing and love your videos.

[@StanzFam]

Thanks Frankie! Appreciate you watching the videos

[@frankiefranco5681]

@@StanzFam We have been talking about making a trip to visit you and go out for some fish. We definitely love your videos man. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@roadboat9216]

Nice trip. 9 hours. Wow! Would take me 4 days on my 44’ sailboat. Maybe 25 gallons or diesel. Ha ha. But we both get there and have a blast. Done that trip quite a few time. Really nice vessel there!

[@adamscales2376]

Wow, got the Cone couple on your boat. You run with mighty fine people.

[@CaptCollier]

Looked like a long but FUN Trip! Hope yall had a great time

[@StanzFam]

We made some memories for sure! Thanks 👊🏻

[@SchooninNC]

410 Gallons of Gas!!!! I had no idea it would take that much. Cool video, thanks for sharing.

[@StanzFam]

Was more than expected but the rough seas were the major factor . Thanks for watching : )

[@michaelashcraft8569]

I could NEVER have taken a ride that rough, for that long, kudos to the group, I'd have to have a 62' Yacht with stabilizers...

[@jeffpaggett7274]

I'm with you.

[@lazyjoe99]

This is awesome!!! So blessed!!

[@StanzFam]

Thank you for watching. Blessed for sure 🙏🏻

[@locoboy46]

That’s an awesome family trip

[@garyd4258]

The SUV of the Seas! -- Packed like my truck when on the family vacation - but you have the better view!

[@mahimahiaddictioncesargonz5445]

Great Job Nick 🙏🏻⛱️🎣🐟😎🤪😜👍

[@chasitysavage8448]

So fun! Thanks for the awesome videos.

[@romanticdonkey468]

Absolutely love the 42 Freeman. Such an amazing and capable boat.

[@jljee6033]

Awesome man what an amazing Sail

[@gradybrowning3976]

I love the Bahamas never took my own boat but that looks like the trip of a lifetime. Again so happy for you getting the new boat, hope you and the family have a great time.👍

[@mikedar8484]

The 'Bean bag' does work great.. I mean really great. Highly recommend in smaller boats with v-hull, put the bag forward where noise isn't so much engine if not enough room and the child will sleep most the way if waves are choppy.

[@russclewley6945]

Definitely a Freeman Add there!!!!

[@larryharper2221]

Love your beautiful boat and show family time

[@rski1036]

42 ft. and no cabin. Might be fast but what's the rush. I'll stick with my 46 Bertram and you would be better in that Garlington you were once a guest on; a REAL Spt. Fish.

[@verucasalt2391]

I grew up on a cruiser. It is a different type of boating, I would want a cruiser for my family. Why aren’t the kids in life jackets?

[@porterbrooks4631]

@@verucasalt2391 You already know the answer to the life jacket question

[@dreswan1]

@@porterbrooks4631 do tell!

[@too_wildmaniac]

@@dreswan1 they don’t have to be

[@BloodCover]

This boat beats the sh!+ out of a 46 Bertram

[@frankm4277]

Good luck with the new boat and safe cruising. Good filming, thank you!

[@greghamaker564]

What a trooper of a wife! Looked like the ride ride was a little rougher than you would have liked. Was the fishing worth it there?

[@albertojhernandez169]

Living the DREAM. AWESOME MAN

[@2thelight]

Very nice, dont think a 42 monohull could keep up, little kids took it in stride, I've been looking at the Arrowcats which are now made in the Tampa area, hardtop galley up configuration like a downeast tuna boat but a catamaran. Thanks for the vid.

[@petershortlidge3156]

Looks like a fun time. I say get the bananas off the boat. I'm old school. Good luck have fun and be safe

[@cryptoupsman8637]

Over here in Texas, bringing bananas on a boat is considered to be bad luck. I thought that was a superstition everywhere but perhaps it’s a regional thing. Nice boat!

[@Yngprodigy1]

nope its a thing in NJ too

[@edgarlascano9268]

Amazing...injoy the holiday..

[@thomasforbestv5388]

Nice Ride......looks safe

[@crazyralph6386]

Cats are by the safest boats(in its class) to cruise in.

[@bradward9164]

Gr8 video bud thx for sharing.really enjoyed

[@StanzFam]

Thanks for watching 🙂👊🏻

[@joemsibert]

Great start to a Stanzfam adventure looks like fun to me. All of my travels in the Caribbean were on ships -painted Gray. You know that was not near as much fun 😳

[@StanzFam]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🙌🏻

[@HumansAreBots]

Bro that’s a nice boat. Congrats!

[@StanzFam]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@patricklarue2023]

Living my dream man !!!!

[@SRQsupercars]

its nice that all those tropical storm missed you guys in key west

[@darktoadone5068]

I miss the Bahamas, I used to work on Andros Island as a contractor for the US Navy at it's deep water ranges there. Loved the fishing.

[@StanzFam]

Andros is a cool place!

[@riverakers]

Stanz Fam is breaking those kids in right! Reminds me of my younger days with my Mom and Dad!

[@StanzFam]

Awesome! Thanks for watching. Glad it brings back memories 🙌🏻

[@jamesoglesby1164]

Im so jealous!! Y'all have the best "backyard" ever. We don't have much to do in Alabama. Love love the videos!! Can't wait to come see what all we can do in the keys and the Bahamas!👍❤❤❤

[@victorlui5955]

That new boat is so cool!!! 😍🇺🇲🖤🍻🍺

[@adamsadventures9919]

I felt like I rode with you guys! Next is a 90’ viking!

[@stevedavison6115]

What a great adventure! 👍 Have a blast.

[@WillMilner637]

When I stayed at bud n Mary’s me and my friends are big fans of ur Channel so we were like we have to touch The Nick Stanz boat like we can’t not touch ur boat😂

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Both boats are really great good luck with your new boat

[@StanzFam]

Thanks Jeffrey!

[@solomonshaffer832]

Please please keep life jackets on those babies!!!

[@ricksundberg5659]

You got bananas on the boat???? So much for the fishin'.

[@hockeynutt9434]

Great Vlog. I am from Ontario Canada, 410 gallons here would be 2600.00 in gas

[@crazyralph6386]

It would cost probably the same to fly 7 people from FLA to the Bahamas.

[@hockeynutt9434]

Today@@crazyralph6386 3500 now as of today @ 2.30 L for marine grade

[@crazyralph6386]

@@hockeynutt9434 i wouldn’t doubt it! I trailer my Lund with a Merc V 150hp, and only fill it with premium at the gas bar, and it’s $2.23L in Northern ON!!! Don’t even ask me what 4 stroke motor oil goes for! Fishing derbies is now a rich man’s sport, which is exactly why I cancelled 4 already? Not worth the gas and hotel for a tourney with only maybe 50-60 people?

[@Marcelll88]

4200€ in the netherlands, 1600litre at 2,7€ per litre, that is a very american “bigger better” ish trip, only for the very few

[@andrewzabel3691]

Excited for this mini series

[@StanzFam]

We’re super happy with this series. Enjoy 🙌🏻🇧🇸👊🏻

[@lancedixon811]

You have worked you tail off to get where you’re at. Enjoying your adventures right along with you. Kinda jealous.😂

[@timnolte9596]

been there many years ago.I am friends of the fisherman of Spanish wells.that is a kick ass boat.

[@StanzFam]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@82394forrest]

$2400 to run roughly 400 miles total! Damn Son. Business is good🐠🐟🐬🦈🐋

[@StanzFam]

Business is good but also 3 of us splitting it

[@slipperybeastaviationfishingsh]

Thanks for sharing great video of family and friends, that's most important at the end of the Day 🙂

[@StanzFam]

Thanks for watching!

[@reelcs]

Sweet stretch … Stanz! In your preparations; Life raft aboard? 42’ ate it up … understand behind screen cannot appreciate the swells but looks looks it handle it well! Thx for taking us with you!

[@Jyx01]

What a fun experience, and you tell the story well! The only thing that could improve this boat is a set of Sharrow Marine Propellers.

[@StanzFam]

Thanks! I would like to try those sharrow props

[@BigBill317]

Bruh, ditch the bananas!

[@StanzFam]

Too late

[@walkerj643]

For real

[@alexmikhael5061]

kids... nutritional benefit FAR OUTWEIGH ''superstition'' ;) well .... eh yea

[@84jamesp]

Or go to a closer location in Bahamas.

[@ryanwilson9556]

Bananas are goooooood

[@MinTerGyi007]

Happy family's fishing 🦦🎣 trip ❤️⚓⛵🌹

[@gregprince2523]

Whewwww 800 gallons of fuel= 6,000lbs 800 lbs of humans 1,000 lbs of gear, 1,000 lbs of groceries, ice and water.... point 7 mpg not bad at that speed and total weight!!

[@StanzFam]

Agreed. Heavy load for sure

[@kevindukes3012]

Sweet rig! Love the storage!

[@StanzFam]

🙌🏻

[@Hiltechshipwrights]

Bananas on a boat !?!? come on Captain.

[@LifeByTheBow]

Sweet video Nick new boat looks awesome 🤙🏼

[@StanzFam]

Thanks Clay! Let me know when we are going fishing! Keep up the good work on your channel!

[@melvinsmiley5295]

Thanks for sharing this. Super cool…friggin AMAZING boat and gear…wow! Dumb question - When on an open run like this especially in choppy seas…shouldn’t everyone wear life vests? I know they are hot and not as fun…just would hate for something bad to happen while in open sea and no one to help. Stay safe!

[@StanzFam]

Thanks. It was an exciting trip. Life jackets are definitely a good idea.

[@canucklehead0]

Looked pretty rough but the new "Broad Minded" took it all in stride even while loaded to the gunwales!! She's a big Lady and handled herself well!! Would love to someday see her in person! Have fun on your Family adventure, I'll be looking for the videos whenever you post them, take care!!

[@StanzFam]

Thank you 🙌🏻