Cruising to ROME, where the ORIGINAL Erie Canal started construction

[@SchoandJo]

Thank you for watching! This video was filmed on July 3rd. Find out how much the Great Loop Costs: schoandjo.com/great-loop-expenses/ Want to keep up with us in real-time? Sign up for our weekly email to be filled in our current cruising plans and adventures. schoandjo.com/sunday-summary Do you have recommendations for future stops along America’s Great Loop? Please share them with us here! bit.ly/great-loop-recommendations

[@HopeOfJoe]

The best part of this vlog episode (it all was great), was the smile / laugh on Jen's face when everyone else was sleeping and she war in charge 🎉🎉🎉

[@wingwalker68]

I have been watching you guys for a couple of years now and without a doubt "Olie" is the star personality here. I love it THANKS!

[@SchoandJo]

haha for sure... thanks for sticking around!

[@griddlemethis8804]

Loved the scenery and the music in this video especially…it spoke to me!

[@sterlingkennedy3006]

When you put your midship line around a pipe in a lock, put a piece of water hose over it, that helps is travel up the pipe easier. Look up Capt. STerling's looper loop on You tube

[@suzanneaydelotte801]

Jenn, great job getting off the dock! Another great vlog! It looked like a really nice, peaceful cruise and having it lined with all the trees makes it so pleasant. Happy and safe travels.

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Suzanne! It's very beautiful cruising on the Erie 😁

[@dr.laurav8013]

How wonderful to see Jennifer starting to feel comfortable docking! Nice job!

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks!!! Bit by bit 😁

[@michaelhensley4102]

Thank you for the effort you put into these videos/ I really enjoy watching them and always look forward to seeing the next one.

[@SchoandJo]

Thank you Michael!

[@randyputnam1056]

Lovin’ it! Brings back a lot of great memories of our 2008 transit. Noticing Pivot’s “Canal Moustache”. No amount of cleanser would take it off, but wet sanding did the trick. Keep on keepin on!

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Randy! It does come of really easily with Lemon Juice, the problem is that it comes right back. We just bought some Wax though, so next time we clean it we will wax it and hopefully that makes it last!

[@DailyPassenger]

Interesting virtual tour of Rome 😀😀 I was already a fan of your content but this video is on the next level 👌👌👌

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks so much!!

[@onFIREfamily]

Mason also loves otters and has some rock skipping tips as well! Great video guys!

[@SchoandJo]

Next time we meet up we’ll have a rock skipping competition!!! 😁

[@willhoyle752]

I wonder why someone doesn't clear the logs. Love watching as usual. I'm gonna sent u a Tilley hat since I can't come. My job as a prison chaplain doesn't allow long vacations. I have family on Lake Michigan I'd love to visit on this trip. Thanks for my nightly de stress video!! Whooo!

[@SchoandJo]

haha thanks for watching Will!

[@shapeoftimes]

Great video guys! We've just been to Lockport New York and learnt a little bit about the history of the Erie Canal. Greetings from Canada!

[@SchoandJo]

Nice!

[@buckpowers4837]

Glad to see the use of life preservers and its always good that you didn't have to use them. great history of Rome and the start of the canal.

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Buck 🤙

[@annwhite2831]

Can’t wait to see the next section! We saw Pivot in Cape Vincent and I’m looking forward to that video

[@SchoandJo]

💯💯 thanks Ann! Coming soon (TM) 😁

[@gregswetka4219]

We were cruising on Lake Huron in August and the small trawler that you filmed, looked a lot like one that we saw in, I believe, East Tawas, Michigan.

[@SchoandJo]

Oh cool! Definitely could have been, I know they did take that section of the Loop

[@captsue1]

We hope to do the loop one day and greatly appreciate all the information and valuable tips you are providing.

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks so much Captain Sue! Best of luck getting out there!

[@karenprice5439]

Nice video..Looking forward to the next ones.... Get well Elliot... 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@lutacrew]

Just found your channel. My wife and I are looking forward to starting with your beginning on a trawler. I’ve been a sailor for 50 years. We lost everything in H Ian. Our Beneteau 46.4. Time to move away from offshore sailing. We have a Pilgrim 40 under contract. It took a hurricane to move me from rags to stinkpot. We hope To learn from your experiences

[@SchoandJo]

Darn Stephen, sorry to hear about that! I hope you enjoy the transition to the dark side, and enjoy your Pilgrim 40! They are beautiful boats

[@roderic96]

I'm loving watching your videos and it is helping us plan for our Great Loop journey in a few years. Quick question, and you may have answered it before....Why can't you run your AC off your generator? I thought that was one of the advantages of having a generator on board.

[@SchoandJo]

We actually can, we learned how a bit later. Effectively what would happen is that our inverter would switch on when the AC was starting, and this would blow a fuse. We learned that we need to turn the inverter "inverting mode" off while the generator is on and it won't switch back and voila it worked! We figured that out on the Rivers when we needed the heat lol

[@DD-xx8wh]

another great episode, all those detailed images and comments....lot's of extra effort from Scho and Jo, thanks!!!

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@timharrison9060]

Jenn, next time you need to tell "someone" to get on the boat, go ahead and leave him behind.... at least for a few feet....LoL.... stay safe, Tim and Cat

[@SchoandJo]

haha

[@tonytowhitch]

Always entertaining!!! And Jenn you have the pretties eyes!

[@lovingcars]

Looks great.

[@toastymctoast420]

This is actually my town we have a lot of history here btw that log that's in the water at the end on the dam is kinda like a local know thing because there was one other log that was there that stayed for years now this log is the replacement for years to come lol

[@SchoandJo]

Lol thats pretty funny. Thanks for the local knowledge!

[@johnduffy532]

Amother great video! Thanks

[@danc00]

Another great video. Thank you for sharing your journey. Looking forward to the next video.

[@stevechurch2126]

Does Halfling have a blog? Interested to know more about their C-Dory. Thank you this is a great channel to watch.

[@SchoandJo]

I tried to find it but I'm not aware that they do... You may try to find their account on Nebo and send them a message though! Cheers.

[@Richardbushell72]

nice to see regular uploads! Great job.

[@SchoandJo]

Trying hard! 😁

[@EdEdelenbos]

Another great cruise. You edit out the overstress parts don't you? I guess you showed them on the NJ coast vids. You make it look so doable.

[@SchoandJo]

We don't really edit out the over stress parts - we keep it about as real as we can while keeping it short enough for KZbin 😁

[@johnlozina1219]

Rome is my birthplace. Have fun going through Delta Lake and you’ll have a BLAST in Buffalo and Tonawanda. 😁

[@MrTireFlat]

The canal doesn't pass through delta.

[@johnlozina1219]

@@MrTireFlat you are correct, I meant to say Oneida Lake.😉

[@SchoandJo]

Oneida was quite the lake!! Unfortunately we are taking the Oswego Canal North instead of the full Erie to Buffalo. Next time!

[@johnlozina1219]

@@SchoandJo get yourself some Buffalo Wings and Pizza with Old World pepperoni 😋 and all the other good food they have to offer.

[@kenstrang9784]

You should have a 50 to 30 amp converter adapter on board. They are not that expensive. With my 30A motorhome if 50 30 and 20 receptacles in a panel I will normally use the 50A with an adapter.

[@SchoandJo]

Makes sense! We've never really needed one, except once on the Loop so far so it would be a nice to have 😁

[@roydora]

No comercial traffic?

[@jrac863]

great video guys .You were right around the corner from us in Schuyler ny.When did you film this?

[@SchoandJo]

Nice! This was filmed July 2nd, cheers!

[@Step-up35]

What is the maximum height through the canal?

[@SchoandJo]

For the entire Erie its 15.5 feet, for the section we went on, I'm not sure, maybe something like 25 feet?

[@AlaskaRog]

You might want to carry an adapter that lets you use your 30 amp cord in a 50 amp plug. Simple and easy.

[@SchoandJo]

Maybe... we'd need two adapters for 120 and 240 50A so we will see!

[@AlaskaRog]

@@SchoandJo it’s a single adapter with a male plug that goes into a 50 amp receptacle and a female plug that your 30 amp shore power plug goes into. They are readily available in the marine and rv world.

[@mitch326m]

What is you height from water line to top of fly bridge?

[@SchoandJo]

Roughly 15 feet, we've never measured it. We are 18 to the top of our mast though.

[@pantera6672]

happy Halloween kids ,sorry i missed ya at lock 20 ive been to a few parties at aqua fina , your correct not worth it . PEACE

[@SchoandJo]

Thanks Bob

[@cruisingholiday4996]

Years ago when trans versing the canal system in Ny we were told that each lockmaster calls ahead to the next lock as to the time you exit the current lock and that the next lockmaster can and does calculate based on the time you left and then arrive at the next lock they determine how fast you travel between the locks. They calculate your speed and if they determine you exceeded the speed limit set they had they authority to not allow you passage, fine the captain for speeding, detain you and the boat and I was told that they could even impound the boat. I never actauuly was able to find out if this was factual or just some untrue story that had spread around. Who knows ?? Just passing on what I was told.

[@SchoandJo]

Hmm never heard of that, there were some fast boats and we didn't see anyone getting impounded. What I do know is that the people living on the canal will call the lock tenders if you are not responsible and throw a massive wake.

[@walterjanzen4715]

Engines off blower on ..

[@josepharcuri8693]

That's Utica. The food is good a ex NHL player owns the restaurant. 1 dollar per foot to hook up, and 3 in Utica (sin city) that's about right. Lol the boys gotta get their cut.

[@SchoandJo]

interesting!! thanks for sharing Joseph 🤙

[@The442nd]

I'm sorry if I asked before,😬😬😬😬 How tall is Pivot, from the waterline to the top of your bimini? Thank you

[@SchoandJo]

No worries, we are a little over 15 to the Bimini and 18 to the top of the mast

[@The442nd]

@@SchoandJo So your mast must retract. I can't wait to take my family on The Loop