Stress lots of boats America’s Great Loop Grand Haven marina 40 year old trawler live update

[@TM-tw1py]

Awesome Video!! Please share this with others!

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@almolloy5817]

Nice docking job. Any docking you can walk away from is a good one.

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Definitely!

[@mwalt5144]

Living in Grand Haven I can tell you that every nice weekend that channel is busy! The trailers parked were actually a part of the Grand Haven State Park. That was starboard as you entered. To add to the confusion, there is often a freighter coming in or out as well.

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Thanks for the info

[@williammagill5634]

This is, to me, a well put together video, and it gives a very realistic picture of the realities of one of the key aspects of navigating a large trawler on the loop. Thank you!

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Thanks William, Glad you enjoyed it!

[@richardwendt4612]

I was surprised, no fenders out when docking.

[@joe-aj0yz]

Good hole shot, Cap. Lines prepped BEFORE coming into a high traffic area is such a basic thing, yet so many people don't do it, then PANIC when they have to do so many things at the last second. Well done, crew!

[@daffyduck9901]

That's about as basic as basic gets it's not like some special good job. Please

[@Ulbre]

It looks like your new neighbours were excited to welcome you :)

[@mwalt5144]

Recent subscriber to your channel. Some great informational videos. Nice work.

[@susanhenderson2322]

Nice job. Never approach dock faster than you want to hit it.

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

I agree

[@basilreardon5783]

My gosh backing in is soooo much easier than forward . But pulling into a finger slip bow first you get to watch other boats pass by from the stern with a beer or glass of wine to relax . I can't emphasize this enough learn to drive your tonka toy backwards using your gears and docking forward with your gears as well . rudder always midship when docking/undocking twin screw . Cheers 👍and safe travels

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Yes everyone should be ablee to do both

[@rfdinesen4027]

I totally understand nerves coming into a slip. You have to make many judgements at the last minute. Well done.

[@michaelgarrity6090]

No kidding, you never know how the wind and current are going to affect you as you commit to pulling on in the slip.

[@jd1029]

Enjoy the channel and thanks for the content. When able I would like to see more boat reviews from your perspective. Thanks again - and maybe consider some punctuation in the video titles ;-)

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Thanks JD

[@brentphillips262]

I never trust a dock hand. I never hand them a rope until after I am docked and parked but then I can pilot very well.. 9 times out of 10 the person on the dock will crank in on the rope and throw your stern out or take you off track. Stand back. Get out of the way and don't grab a rail or touch anything until I'm in. I do like having them there although normally not needed, in case the wind pushes me off before I'm in.. this was a point and go coming in bow first. Nice and slow. Nice job Captain and crew

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

I agree I hate that and your right most of the time the do not tie you off correctly

[@geminontraveler4946]

I love your boat underway awesome

[@briandurant2145]

You should see the boats when a Great Lakes freighter comes in to port. Safe travels!

[@mikeleahy244]

Nice job! We go there all the time. A busy place. Once accidentally came into a trump parade there never seen so many boats. Literally 5 ft space around boats that was a stressful approach!!

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Loved Lake Michigan

[@ebronkema]

Cool to see my home port. It didn't actually look all that busy for Grand Haven. It seems like everyone owns a boat in Michigan. About half of them know how to drive one😁

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

So far we have been very lucky and no one has hit are boat yet, but there is a lot of new boaters for sure.

[@dandersonjr]

Piece of cake. At least you made it look that way.

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Lot of boat traffic that day.

[@karaDee2363]

Good job docking the boat, nice and smooth the way it should be

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Yes, thanks

[@stuckcamping]

Another greased landing! Great job boys and girls

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Yes! Thank you!

[@stephengarcille4844]

Great video! Nice job on the landing!

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Thanks for the visit

[@garyfilipas8747]

Well done! Grand Haven is a great stop…..always a zoo. Don’t miss the water and light show.

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Thanks Gary it was beautiful last night

[@fga4523]

Great experience. Thanks for sharing.

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Our pleasure!

[@soloonsound]

Slow is pro. Nicely done!

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Always

[@davidohara392]

Awesome .. first time watching .. Loved it will be watching more

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@haroldconnell2973]

Great job

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Harold your the man thanks brother, lets get your KZbin channel going your boat will do great

[@mpgarr]

Great docking job. I always had white knuckles and shaky knees when I brought in our last big boat, a 70' Monticello River Yacht we ran on the Ohio River, docking at the Four Seasons Marina in Cincinnati. I had a channel that lead from the river to my dock that was only about a 100' wide and I could not see my slip till it was on the port beam because on the one side of the slip was a sister boat to mine and to the other side, a 60' Bluewater. The wind often ran down the channel either coming from the east or west. Once I turned her, I was committed to fitting an 18' beam boat into a 22' wide dock. I was glad to see the interesting approach to Grand Haven. I am looking for another boat to do the Great Loop too in a few years from now and when I do, Grand Haven will be a must stop, hopefully getting there in late July for their Coast Guard Days celebration, one of the largest in the nation. The town is officially designated a "Coast Guard City." They sure have a nice station there. I am a former Coastie myself.

[@CruisingSonchaser]

Michael, I was in Four Seasons Marina last week as we are traveling from Nashville up the Ohio. I know exactly what you mean. I ended up docked next to a 60 Bluewater as well! he had lights strung on the sides…. Yes, that channel along the edge was TIGHT for us. Wind blowing me against the muddy shore, I went on to the back and turned around and came in on the starboard. I was kicking up mud big time. We went from there to Ripley Boat Club and are now at Holiday Point in Franklin Furnace.

[@CustersIceCreamStand]

I live about 7 miles up the river from you. Welcome to Grand Haven!

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Kirk thanks we will be staying Sunday leaving Monday Morning, Lots of people have already stopped by and got there pictures, and thanks for your support.

[@johnyoung6097]

Good job on the landing! I so understand how stressful that could be! :)

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

It really is!

[@petehorton5591]

Good job. It was a little stressful just watching. You put her on the money.

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Lots of boats around me make me very nervosa

[@ThoughtfulWander]

This boat traffic looks a bit less than Florida's intercoastal during the weekend lol Hopefully they are more courteous.. Nice job Capt!

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

yes your right

[@jsandra860]

That is such a beautiful ship! You should really think about the inside passage if you haven’t already!

[@stehouwercamping6585]

Our boat is in Grand Haven and it's crazy on the weekends. You will find boaters that will just cut you off. The boat traffic will be that was all the way to spring lake.

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Crazy busy at that place

[@andypeal7214]

I used to have an office in Grand Haven. Found that a Seafood Muffin and a couple of Bloody Mary's from Snug Harbor do wonders for stress.

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Yes that would have worked

[@beachbum5888]

Wishing would of seen this im.in st joseph michigan

[@davebardo8122]

but great job...nice to have a brother helping you..

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Yes, thanks. Yes I am not to proud to have help at the dock and even the boaters around us.

[@doughaga3542]

I was wondering how much should you tip the dock hands, pretty sure you tip them all .

[@KwanTao69]

Nice job docking.....

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Thanks for the visit

[@domfalson1561]

Love content like this nice job docking

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Thanks appreciate the support

[@peterdodge6563]

Worried about Daisy running around the deck just before docking. Please keep her safe.

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

she is always first to be taken care of.

[@bradirby2355]

You guys must have been passing peach seeds. Good job!

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Yes, thanks

[@pikehk]

Nice easy docking 👍👍

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

I was very nervous about this docking because of all the boats

[@pikehk]

@@NoRegretsLifestyle but then you did a great job. I meant you made it look easy : )

[@Misc665]

Looked like a relatively slow traffic day coming in.

[@TheBeer4me]

Good video!

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Thanks we appreciate the support make sure you share it with friends and family

[@mikeramsey9747]

For your entertainment, one of the large River Cruise Boats was out Memphis to Nashville and is stuck in the mud on Lake Barkley. They got out of the ship channel and have been stuck for 5 days now.

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

That sucks hope they get her moving soon

[@mikeramsey9747]

@@NoRegretsLifestyle They are still trying to get the river boat cruiser off the mud bar. The water is only 4 ft deep were it veered out of the channel so unless they bring in something to blow the mud from under the hull they aren't getting it off the mud anytime soon

[@gotthyme]

Strong wk Captain

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Thanks

[@gregmueller2265]

Perfect 👌 👌

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@CruisingSonchaser]

I always get indigestion coming into a new spot, especially with wind and currents being brisk. And then it’s over…

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Always, you just never know what’s going to happen

[@thehillbillyhangoutcigarclub1]

I looked at the flags, virtually NO wind.

[@davebardo8122]

weekends can really suk when you have a bigger boat...def can be stressful

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Yes we have to be very careful because we are limited to what we can do with our boat, I appreciate the support thanks so much

[@SchoandJo]

Was this filmed on a Saturday? We experienced a similar amount of boat traffic near Myrtle Beach, SC on a Saturday. It was our least favorite day on the Loop thus far.

[@thetravelingcaldwells9136]

Paul, we are staying at the Grand Haven RV Park that you saw. We’ll be there mid October. We’re on a 5 month adventure, follow our adventures on Instagram and soon on KZbin (once I get a new computer this week) The Traveling Caldwells.

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Need help getting your youtube channel going please ask I have learned a lot and do it for anyone who ask, was on the phone last night talking with someone about it. also give me a heads up when you get the channel going all you really need is an iphone or ipad

[@lawnfreak3543]

You would have been better off going up to Holland Whitehall or Muskegon Grand Haven is always really busy

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Enjoyed our visit, I have now done both and your right.

[@mr.bill.8236]

You've never been in and out of St. Joe have you?

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Not by boat, but I have been there by car, very cool place. 👍🏻🙏😉

[@bryanbrasche785]

Always Tip the dockhands at least $20

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Lot of people don’t, it’s said but I can’t teach class 👍🏻🙏❤️😉

[@Justdoair]

I was wondering if I can get your opinion on a boat I'm looking at. It's a 1977 CHB 34' Single lehman engine. Is there an email where I could reach out?

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

[e-mail]

[@stevepennell1]

What is your length, beam, and draft?

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Steve we draft 4.5ft 14 ft beam and LOA is 50' Thanks for watching

[@CH-nl3oo]

Did you stop in Pentwater?

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

No we did not

[@MarkSmith-iq8wq]

Can you cross oceans in your boat

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Not the big ones no. We only carry 550 gallons of fuel which give us about 700 mile safe range

[@hollyvickers349]

I got married there one time...lol

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

It’s a beautiful place LOL

[@MrJenten10]

Shortest book in print "African Americans i met while yachting"

[@pavelavietor1]

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[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

You are right

[@pavelavietor1]

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