Solo ICW Boat trip - NY to Florida ep17 Beaufort SC

Travel day 17 on our New York to Cape Coral Florida intracoastal waterway boat trip on our 341 Meridian Port Bridge. On this leg we continue on solo sailing through the shallow and winding channels and creeks of South Carolina. We see our first alligator, run into crab pots high and dry and hit bottom as he navigate through some of the shallowest icw waters in the US.
Todays trip takes us to Beaufort SC where we dive on our propellers to check for damage, check out the sand bar party and visit the waterfront music festival with lots of beer!
What icw trip video wouldn’t be complete without a storm too. Stay tuned!
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[@saxbychaplin1112]

The two shrimp trawlers you saw, The Gracie Belle and FV Palmetto Pride are owned and operated by the Reaves family From out on St. Helena Island, 15 miles south of Beaufort, Prolly coulda bought you some very fresh shrimp from Captain Layten or his son Cameron on The Palmetto Pride!! They sell all kinds of great seafood products at the Water Festival every year!! I,m an ex commercial shrimper myself from St. Helena, 45 yrs. Enjoying watchin ya videos, Safe travels!!!

[@morganrickard5032]

born and raised in beaufort. even us locals hit sand/mud and oysters and get stuck. they change frequently with moon tides

[@christophermcdonald3280]

Yup! That area by the spoils pond coming out of rock creek into coosaw changes nearly every tide cycle... nothing to do but slow down...

[@scotthall3816]

I love this channel it makes me forgot about my awful situation.

[@drumlover1687]

Another great episode. Glad your props are both fine, and God willing your another day closer to the great state of Florida! Hope to be retiring there soon myself.

[@rickhodges1731]

In years past was fortunate to spend time in Florida. Was able to enjoy cruising the intercoastal and the keys. Being from California we don't have that kind of boating opportunities.I am enjoying your channel as you cruise the ICW! Thanks for sharing.

[@domenicspano4667]

This one was a real nail bitter Captain! Glad you skillfully navigated through the low spots without prop damage. Hopefully there wasn't much damage to the new water impellers you had just installed. Nice to see you pull over to and enjoy the Carolina ambience.

[@tedbethwarnock4698]

Wow, what a crazy situation with the shallow shallow water, in the ICW channel! You did great dealing with it. We hope Happy Ours and your entire family are safe after Ian smashed into Cape Coral!

[@runltdan]

Beaufort Wow! Memories 🇺🇸. I was stationed on Paris Island for 18 months 79-80. Marine Special Services would rent you a 13ft Boston Whaler with the steering set up. I actually was concerned for out safety and nearly lost it on the Broad River returning in a pre-storm rough water mess..13ft too small. Great experience actually being stationed the on that island. 🇺🇸

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Semper Fi! Thanks for your service!

[@Sailing9LIVES]

I remember the hard right turn into that little cut well. It was super shallow through that area. Waiting for the Lady's Island swing bridge is where we discovered our engine's catastrophic failure on the sailboat... we ended up heading through that bridge and anchored in the dark just outside the mooring field there... it was fairly deep, lots of current, and full of boats... not fun in the dark with cloud cover and reduced maneuverability. Anyway, just saying hello and mostly letting you know that we do stay (fairly) current with your content. Good stuff, as always!

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Thanks guys! I don’t remember watching a video of a catastrophic failure of your motor. That one not out yet right?

[@Sailing9LIVES]

We are significantly behind. LOL :)

[@christophermcdonald3280]

That area you churned bottom coming out of Rock creek to the coosaw is notoriously shallow. It changes often, nearly every large tide cycle (typically 4 a month) we try to avoid it within an hour each side of low tide. Glad all worked out!! So glad you got to experience some of our great city.

[@wolfgar187]

So I just started following your channel and watched your trip from NY to Fl. I am looking to do the same thing when I retire in 4 years. Really enjoy your videos. There is a lot to learn as you did from watching and reaching out to others. Enjoy. So glad you made it through Ian. Crazy you just got home before that.

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Thanks for following along! Best of luck preparing and taking that journey yourself!

[@socal33]

I lived on the ICW in Ponte Vedra Beach, just north of St. Augustine. Navionics worked great for me from Amelia Island down to Daytona. Plenty of sand bars to run into along that stretch. Especially near St. Augustine. I made a short documentary video (my Finding Saint Johns KZbin channel) before we moved to Georgia. It’s about the Palm Valley Bridge, which you will be passing underneath. There’s a nice restaurant there you can dock at for some fresh seafood. Further down, don’t hesitate to stop for great BBQ at Captains BBQ. Either spot will fill your stomach. Safe travels.

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Can you put the link here?

[@azphilip1960]

Thank God props are OK!!! I'm so happy everything looks OK!!! Stay safe Captain and safe travels continuing journey!!! Enjoy!!! Life is good!!! I can't wait until wifey joins you in Daytona!!! The two of you are great together!!!! Safe travels!!!

[@jasonstoutamire177]

Enjoying following you on your southward journey and glad your alligator alarm is working!

[@mototrvlr7006]

The difference in the ipad versions is the cellular ipad has a GPS receiver built in, the wifi version does not. The cellular one doesn't connect to the cell tower for a GPS signal, it uses the GPS receiver built into the device. You can use a cellular ipad without service or sim card and tether it via wifi to a phone or hotspot without issue.

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

I’ve always wondered how the non cellular versions are able to obtain location data when using apps like google earth and the like if they don’t have a gps.

[@travisjones3961]

Subscribed! Looking forward to your future adventures

[@nwmi493]

now that navionics is under garmin's dirty little finger, getting card error reports rectified now takes forever

[@ross6343]

Well Captain...I'd say maybe it's a good thing your Brother wasn't along when motoring some of those cuts; otherwise, one of you might could've been riding in the dingy. I've found myself in those situations and once waited for the high tide assist. I take it Guinness ain't big in Beaufort...or maybe I missed the tent. Enjoying your videos - thanks for sharing. Safe travels! Cheers...

[@scotthall3816]

You sir are awesome 😊

[@johnnorkus7306]

Hope you weathered Ian ok! We look forward to your upcoming episodes.

[@catdrnan]

My home port! Probably saw you there by the sandbar!

[@ms.kayak7seas]

Hi, Adventures of Happy Ours. I just wanted to say "stay dry and stay safe. "🍁🍁🚣‍♀🚣‍♀ Dropped my 👍off to volunteer.

[@fast5ohh91]

Cool stuff, depth finder is usually feet below the keel. Nice to have tunnels for the props, hope ya checked your sea strainers as well with all that mud. Ya would have def known if ya had hit ground. Watched the video where ya came right by my house In Elizabeth city. Bout to bring my 40 dancer down from Norfolk.

[@seansilvernail]

great video

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Thanks Sean!

[@paulbrancov7037]

Glad you made it threw the shallows ok… reminds me of the Navesink river at low tide so I understand what you mean about our tax dollars at work.

[@tommooe4524]

I just did the trip up to Norfolk and could not believe how shallow the icw has become….very tedious trip

[@robertkbrooks951]

I Live here at Brickyard point on the ICS. The sandbars change constantly . Good thing you don't have a 8 foot keel Sailboat. Never trust the GPS. depth . Glad i fly a Seaplane. Seen so many boaters aground at sunset, then the Sand gnats will Eat you alive. 34 years here. Good luck,

[@AnthonyWalsh-tt7vx]

I drove through exactly as you did 13 years ago There are 3 types of captains 1- those that have run aground 2- those that will run aground 2- And those that are Liars!

[@jr.leininger4109]

I'd be the ideal crew for your journeys. You would never have to worry about me drinking your Miller Lites! I'll take a Busch or Natty lol

[@ReelTawkfrfr]

That swing bridge is the same bridge Forrest Gump ran over in the movie.

[@chuckfowler8875]

Your a 100% about your tablet haveing cell capabilities it has saved me more than I can count cause there's been times I've picked up a boat to deliver and the owners have sworn there avionics are up to date and they've been extremely off.

[@richardprokopczyk9255]

Are you running gas or diesel power units , also have you considered getting an underwater camera to check out you boat when your running solo , for safety sake going under water and no one keeping an eye on you ,especially in gator territory seems dicey thanks for the great videos LATER GATOR!

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Gas motors. I have a go pro I dive in under the boat with to film. I avoid diving in gator territory. lol

[@oday3514]

I did this trip (Ft Myers, FL. to Warwick, RI.) about a year ago in a 35 foot sail boat (6 foot draft), I know the channel that you are taking at 3:00. It is where the Edisto River and the Dawho River meet. At the time that I did the trip, the markers were where your Garmin chart plotter showed. However, the ICW Cruising Guide, and Aqua Maps (a chart plotter app) suggested that I take the route that you are taking. The skill of being a navigator is to know when to believe the chart, and when to believe your chart plotter, and when to believe your ATON. Also - I disagree with you about needing a SIM enabled tablet. My Samsung Galaxy Tab A (WiFi only) helped me navigate through the entire trip (including New York Harbor at midnight) without a hitch. Pink birds are Roseate Spoonbills

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

I have a Wi-Fi only iPad that didn’t work accurately enough for the gps tracking function. My cell enables android tablet worked fine. I know cell towers help provide location data so assumed it was that but perhaps newer tablets have better gps antennas?

[@oday3514]

@@AdventuresofHappyOurs Thanks for the reply,. Yes, GPS technology has advanced with time. Sorry that you and Happy Hours had to experience Ian. I was VERY glad that I didn't bring my boat down this year. (I brought her down in 2020 - while Covid was rampant.) I watched your Ian video, and it looks like the damage was minimal. This is a great area to have a powerboat, and it will be again. Safe travels!

[@BarefootSailingAdventures]

Thinking of you guys 🙏 hope all is well

[@robertrusnak620]

I’ve made this trip on the ICW from New Jersey. I came out of Sandy Hook and took the ocean until I reached the Chesapeake. I’ve done this 3 times in my life and would do it again in a heartbeat.

[@Jerzeyguy]

Did you go to Florida, if so how many days did it take you. Looking to buy a boat from Florida and bring it up to NJ.

[@robertrusnak620]

@@Jerzeyguy it took us about 8 days each time. Florida is definitely the best place to buy a boat. They seem to be a lot cheaper than buying one up here.

[@Jerzeyguy]

@@robertrusnak620 that’s what I’ve been seeing. And better maintenance.

[@robertrusnak620]

@@Jerzeyguy the only issue you’ll run into buying a Florida boat is many of the boats gel coat is sun bleached.

[@Jerzeyguy]

@@robertrusnak620 hmm. Thank you for the heads up. I’ll keep that in mind. It just seems like the pricing is better in the maintenance on the boats is more up-to-date then around here in New Jersey.

[@robertrusnak620]

Hey skipper! Diving to check out those props in Beaufort is risky. There are tons of bull sharks in those waters. I know because I’ve caught countless bulls in those waters

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

I was more worried about current sweeping me away. Many people were swimming near the sand bar island too.

[@robertrusnak620]

@@AdventuresofHappyOurs as a captain myself I would suggest getting your dive license. It anything it comes in handy when in a pinch. It allows you to scrape / remove shag or barnacles from the hull , assess any damage or even change out props. Having a prop puller made for your boat is also a great idea.

[@robertrusnak620]

@@AdventuresofHappyOurs at least you tied yourself off before going in the water. To me that’s sign you are a sea worthy guy.

[@robertrusnak620]

@@AdventuresofHappyOurs you and the wife have to do a video on a trip to the Bahamas. Your boat is optimal for that journey .

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

One day!

[@EnterpriseRacing]

Hope you guys and the boat made out OK during the storm. Your area got hit pretty hard.

[@1chuck96]

If I'm not mistaken, at 17:35 in, that's the Henry C. Chambers waterfront park, and YES, that IS the Beaufort Water Festival. 'Always wanted to go, (from HHI,), but have heard tales about drunkenness and debauchery, (which is fine with me), but "live" terd's floating in the water is where I draw the line.

[@petermerrick5644]

If you have an iPad with cellular capability it has a built in GPS. you do not need to receive a cellular signal. If you have an ipad without cellular capability you can get gps position from a gps via Bluetooth. I use a (Bad Elf pro gps) about $250.

[@Lordlindef]

Keep it up. And hope you only getting better and better vacations in future🎉 This life is awsome and so many have started to live on boats traveling canals lands and continents like this. Awsome lifestyle whit so much awsome places to discover. And recommend you to traveling to european waterways for real ICW kanals builded stright true lands for comersiale traffic of ships containers and so on and on. This have bean taking of now last 5 6 years. And for me i will dont stop before asia from norway 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Worlds narrowest canals in spiderwebs are all over Europe ❤❤❤

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Thanks for watching from “across the pond!”

[@nwmi493]

we've got a few of those 341's on winnipesaukee. well built boat. surprised to see the old northstar system is still working. thats the first things to go. nice fluxgate compass located behind the port forward bulkhead in the aft birth under the cabin steps.

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Chartplotter crapped out but everything else still chugging along.

[@ironichumorist]

excellent restaurants just there at the beaufort free dock

[@jorgeguardincerri889]

Hey Tom, are you guys okay? Since the last video of preparations, I kept on thinking about how you were coping with the situation. Not seeing any updates, getting worried here. Hope you are safe. Best wishes!

[@94SexyStang]

My neighbor hit a sand bar with his 40ft boat.....Twin 454's going Wide open!....it felt like someone slammed the Brakes on a frigging Nascar, I went flying across the entire Cabin. It reminded me of running out of gas doing 80mph on a motorcycle and almost Flying over the bars from the compression braking. But anyways, we were able to blast out of the sandbar eventually.

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Omg!

[@russpost2557]

If it's that low , stop in deeper water and wait a few hours for the tide to change.

[@1951RKP]

When the depth finder gets 5’ and below I get nervous. Like you 5’ is actually about 7’ since the transducer is about 2’ below the water line. I’ve not navigated the Intercostal Canal on the east coast but have in the Florida panhandle on the Gulf side and I never saw it that shallow it was about 7 to 10 foot on the stretches I was on. Another great video.

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Same here. I’ll be curious to see what Ian did to the water depths around here.

[@843Landbased]

This is where I live you should troll some lures behind you n catch mackarel

[@vgcospartan5923]

From living on Hilton Head my whole entire life you got to know your tides and your charts ASAP

[@katherineaustin2477]

I live in sc and shallow water happens a lot

[@drumsjt]

I appreciate this video because I’m just starting to take ours into shallows for swimming . 3 ft?

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

I measured 38” draft from water line to tip of prop. May vary with loading. If you see 2.5’ on depth sounder, you are still floating. Buy go slow.

[@eprohoda]

Adventures~ yo~unreal - 🤚

[@fjb4932]

When i ( or anyone ) is over the side working on the prop / rudder etcetera , i always remove the key ( surreptitiously ) and hide it nowhere near the bridge and unbeknownstto others. This is to prevent ( or at least slow ) someone from starting the engine / engaging the prop. I also place a placard at the ignition switch. There's not one chance in six that someone would start the engine while you're at the prop, but i don't play Russian roulette, either . . .

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Now how would Brigitt get rid of me then? Lol

[@willjames2225]

Beaufort water festival is a drunk party are used to work on one of those boats

[@tanyasteers4802]

Pink birds are Rosetta spoonbill so pretty making a come back maybe something we don't kill off completely

[@kennethhacker3014]

That's what worry about taking that trip..the MUD and cooking my engines ..

[@robertboykin1828]

# 2:21 I like to follow the range markers. Sholing happens. Pay a lot of attention to your depth finder, zig-zaging helps to get the feel of the bottom when watching the depth finder. Using both north and south bound charts got me VERRY STUCK. I got confused at a critical location. When in doubt, stop.

[@andrewbaker8666]

I had similar issue of “boating on land” according to my charts. Boat GPS may need to have map offset and/or rotation set to get map and location to align. Bridges and boat ramps are good landmarks that will show up in Navionics to reset your location to.

[@samssungs4495]

You think it’s bad now, you should have been doing this in 2006 thru 2010! There was no dredging at all. You either went outside or or waited 6 hrs. or so just to get through all these spots, some of them you could walk across at low tide in So. Carolina’s and Georgia!

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Yikes!

[@lesliefleming4359]

You guys always seem to do well on fuel. Up here in New York canal running for a week or two we’re always draining Bank accounts at 20 gallons an hour being up on plane when we can

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Trick is to not be up on plane. We averaged about 8mph. Which is about 7gph. We quickly go to 30+ gph on plane at 18mph.

[@kennethhacker3014]

​​@@AdventuresofHappyOurs remember you saying that you cut off one engine,sure that helps...love your channel.. greetings from NJ

[@johnschieffelin3226]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing. I have found my Garmin chartplotter is often way "off" and places me on dry land when I'm right ion the middle of the ICW. Have you tried a chart app called "Aqua Map"? -- it may be the most up to date of all ICW chart software. Good move to anchor early and enjoy the afternoon. Slogging long hours at the helm every day becomes tedious and takes the fun out of the trip. BTW did you have any trouble with green head flies in the marshy parts of South Carolina and Georgia? They are supposed to be really nasty.

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

I’ve tried aqua but pay for Navionics already so I stick with that. It’s was very good and the user comments are priceless. Green flies were much of a problem in SC. Next vid we pass Georgia.

[@rahatali6145]

That old dept sounder needs to be replaced. You can get great 3d full color ground mapping sonar for 500 bucks. ! Less then half a tank of gas

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

It’s the install I’m afraid of!

[@rahatali6145]

@@AdventuresofHappyOurs next time you take the boat out of the water really consider it. Yes a cable needs to be run to the hull. One for speed and one for the dopler. It's very straightforward. But if you need help it won't be very expensive. Believe me you'll never regret it. Boater from 🇨🇦

[@drew651]

3:00 The tablets do not get a signal from the cell towers. All tablets with cellular capability have GPS receivers (same with cell phones). So a tablet like the Samsung Galaxy which has GPS and not cell capability will still work great with Navionics.

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Not sure why, but my iPad without cell service doesn’t work with Navionics when out on the water. However my cell phone and cell capable android works perfectly. Perhaps it’s an old iPad with poor gps receiver. I’ll try my new iPad next time out to see if anything improves.

[@drew651]

@@AdventuresofHappyOurs The Ipads without cell capability don't have GPS receivers. Apple is always saving a buck.

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Gps works. I can use google maps and even Navionics when sitting still at home. Just not accurate on water

[@drew651]

It works because it can tell roughly where it is based on the wifi signals it has available to it. (Even if you aren't connected to any of the wifi network.)

[@richardfazakerley2196]

Has anyone mentioned that you will probably draw less draft when on plane? I believe even a bigger boat like yours can probably run a foot shallower then normal if you're up on plane ..... please correct me if I'm wrong, my bass boat would run in less than foot on plane.

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

I don’t think it’s that same for larger boats. Our bow rises but stern seems to dig in. I wouldn’t want to risk hitting bottom on plane. When inching along a bottom bumping can be a simple annoyance. On plane it can be catastrophic.

[@richardfazakerley2196]

You're probably right, guess the trim Attitude might affect that. Might be worth a little research. Very enjoyable videos so far in the Hurricane Ian, Florida mini loop and NY to home. Thank you.

[@Pennpal2008]

That was the "Water festival." It's a week long party at the water front park in Beaufort. Most of the fun events take place at night and on the last weekend they have air shows, ski shows and lots of food and music. You should have spent the night.

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

I did spend the night and heard music but then a storm rolled in with lightning and thunder and that was that. Looked like a real fun time. I had a few beers at one of the pubs while there. Nice place. Hope to visit again.

[@Gothoe69]

That was the shrimp festival. Waterfrst is in July. 😎

[@rickbrant4285]

Nope...Water festival. This was filmed in July.

[@Gothoe69]

My apologies. That was waterfest. Odd that there were so few people at the sandbar at that time. I quit going out to the sandbar years ago.

[@willjames2225]

Pink birds means shrimp in the creeks

[@jurassicrailfanner6984]

Beaufort south Carolina some scenes from Forrest Gump was filmed there

[@EdEdelenbos]

Please tell me you're OK. I've been thinking about you and your boat.

[@GEORGIE12211]

Thanks . But I’m not from this or the last 6 decades . Stars , compass , day marks … that was it only 30 years ago

[@tophauler8626]

u should have docked at the festival for the party

[@JD9RX830]

Beau is pronounced Bo so Bo-fort. Or as we say in NC, Bofrt 😂

[@catdrnan]

Beaufort in NC is pronounced Bō fort. Beaufort SC is pronounced Bū fort, as you did correctly.

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

@catdrnan I’m always getting the two mixed up. Lol

[@davidsharpe426]

Watch out for the Bull Sharks !

[@jg8483]

What happened to the rest of the episodes beyond Ep17?? This is/has been one of my "bucket list" things to do in my time and got so involved in it and learning from it.....Im sure all is well but would love to see the rest of the journey! I envy you for this trip and wonder if its something you would do again and would you plot it differently? Thanks

[@willjames2225]

Beaufort sc home town

[@USAMOTORHOME]

Shallow !!!!!!!!! Dam !!!!!!

[@rgarri6396]

I have a great idea, go during high tide

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Charts have depths that indicate low tide water levels which were plenty deep for my boat. Traveling 10+ hours a day, you will undoubtedly experience low tide at some point as the tides change every 6 hours.

[@thelastboomer9088]

Don’t follow the chart, follow the buoys and day markers.

[@marksimmons7721]

Lady’s Island Bridge is where they filmed Forrest Gump running

[@bowiegirl5662]

You scared me when you jumped in the water. I live on Lady's Island and there is always a current. I'm scared to death to get in the water.

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Yes very strong currents. I’m had lines out trailing behind boat to grab.

[@rpifass]

If you had to pick one navigational software/hardware, would you pick your tablet with navionics or your garmin?

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

The Navionics app chart is more accurate and has user input unlike my Garmin. I wouldn’t feel safe relying on it alone, but is a definite keeper. Especially the Android version which seems to be more robust than the iPad version.

[@rpifass]

@@AdventuresofHappyOurs thank you!

[@njlarry100]

Your shafts appear to be plain stainless. How do you keep barnacles off?

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Painting stainless is an exercise in fruitility. I’ve found keeping them plain stainless makes it easier to clean and barnacle has a tougher time adhering to it as long as it’s used often. I will scrape and clean it at the end of each season. I’m curious how the Florida waters will change that. More to come,

[@craigculbertson4739]

The pink birds are called: Rosette Spoonbills!

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Thank you! Beautiful birds!

[@jb-il3vh]

I questioned if I heard "pink Bird" or big bird.. funny either way, but must be nice to see a pink bird~!

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Pink bird. And they are called Rosette spoonbills according to one of our subscribers Craig Culbertson.

[@nickrdgz9323]

Capt, is this a one way trip for you or are you going back the ICW as well?

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

One way to our new home in Cape Coral Florida. I’m sure we’ll head back north on the icw at one point for a trip.

[@scotthall3816]

15:05

[@gwenbuchanan]

Hilton Head is nothing compared to that Sand bar in Beaufort.

[@farronbalance]

“What do we pay taxes for?” Did he just say that? Is the right answer “we should pay taxes to make the sure the one percent are comfy and don’t have to wait for a higher tide to drive their boat through a canal?” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Our taxes go to maintaining the waterways. Boat Fuel taxes, sales taxes and countless hidden fees for registration, permitting,etc. - just like car gas taxes, tolls and care sales taxes help repair roads. The intracoastal waterway is a federal project mandated to be maintained to a minimum depth. Failure of that means failure by government to do their job. Commercial fishermen and transports use these canals also and are unable to ply their trade when they are unable to transit, leading to higher prices for you, the consumer, so yes, we expect our taxes to be used for its intended purpose.

[@farronbalance]

@@AdventuresofHappyOurs , if you were having issues getting through, then I’d imagine deep-draft commercial vessels would be foolish to try going close at the highest of tides. My point is, tax dollars are best used where the infrastructure is needed most, and a cutoff route for pleasure craft isn’t high on that list. I’m in the PacNW where we don’t really need as much dredging except for harbors and a few man-made features. But it’s all charted and marked.

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

@farronbalance federal law provides the waterway be maintained to 12’. Inadequate funding has prevented that by a long shot. I’m sure the commercial users who have been charged the fuel tax upwards of 10 cents a gallon since 1978 aren’t happy either.

[@MegaBait1616]

There's nothing left in Matlacha, Pine Island n most of Cape Coral.... be well.

[@Weshopwizard]

6:05 sure did look shallow.

[@markph0204]

iPads without cell support, have no gps.

[@FogUs-sz9pb]

why you no go slow when the water go thin??

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Went slow most times to save fuel and avoid breaking things.

[@geraldhowse8597]

Are you driving or piloting

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Seems like driving to me if I’m not plotting courses. Lol

[@wmassey9]

remember, your depth finder reads water under your transducer, not total depth

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Yes I add 1.5 feet to actual depth

[@Harrybollox]

I think with the iPads that have a SIM card slot it’s merely a case of Apple installed the gps capability only in those models for some reason, it irks me as my 2021 iPad Pro has no sim card slot so Navionics won’t work accurately. Garmin have a reasonably priced Bluetooth external gps unit (Garmin Pro 2) that apparently works in these circumstances

[@Harrybollox]

Should read Garmin GLO 2

[@markbarry9945]

Watch out for "Hell Gate" in Georgia MM 601

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

You’ll find out what happen with Georgia next video!

[@markbarry9945]

@@AdventuresofHappyOurs Roger that, I've been through there several times on my power catamaran it was not a lot of fun grounded several times lol

[@markbarry9945]

@@AdventuresofHappyOurs Is it possible to send you a private message or email? I have videos of my trip from SC to FL that you might enjoy. They are not public so I would have to send them to you in a message.

[@shawnwood9875]

Does it normally get that shallow?

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Beats me. My first time through. Lol

[@emersonharper434]

Yes, it does often get that shallow. Normal tide swings are 8-10 ft in this area. But luckily for boaters it is all soft mud.

[@badgimp4577]

You really need something for your mic! that wind noise is awful!

[@MegaBait1616]

Paying taxes for all the non Americans......

[@capnrik6397]

You didn't notice those towboats hovering nearby did you....

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

I didn’t need a tow. Slow and steady.

[@Al_Dente-d1p]

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[@Lordlindef]

Do you have ICW lisens at all ??? Just wondering. If not you should get app of c-map for updated map's. Thats follow you every inch of water. Dont need cellphone coverage at all. Only needs GPS Smart trix if your dont have ICW. allsow then you learn all rules and behavior and all. That can allsow make you sitting dry and drive even at night when you dont see 3 feet. Cos THAT HOW ACCURATE IT IS !!!!! and no it hasent bean better sens 2021😂😂😂 Still the same and strong going😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Should have bean like lisens. For all to use. Then you can see other boats and all traffic on tablet. Dont need windows So smart way to go. Hope you picking up and stop wronglearning. Better to be shure and safe before telling others what to do and not. That's why lisens is made