1,078 Mile Yacht Delivery - Problem Solving to Success - Regal 42 FXO

This was an exciting delivery aboard ‪@RegalMarine‬ 's 42 FXO. There is a lot to experience between Maryland and Stuart, Fl on a flawless delivery, let alone one with a few hiccups. Note that the issues found with the boat don't appear to a fault Regal Boats, but rather are failures to independent components found on boats from a variety of manufacturers. Issues on a complex boat are common, what made this extra challenging is none of the issues were relayed to the delivery crew ;)
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[@TripSmith]

Does the video change the way you look at boat ownership? If so, how so?

[@islandhopper00]

I'll tell you what did change my view. Outboards I live in Jacksonville. It takes me 2 days to run to Ft Pierce/Stuart. I usually stop in Titusville over night. My old heavy boat cruises at 19-20 mph at .8 mpg! Lol Yes the no wake zone after New Smyrna is soul killing.

[@ArthurEngle-fr2sr]

@@TripSmith I've been an owner of a few in the past. Mostly on The Great Lakes as I hail from Erie, Pa. Living in Florida now and looking at a possibly purchasing a Center Consol or a 36ish foot sailing monohull. Been going to The Keys since 1978(?) and got an offer for a job tgere recently. Cheaper on a boat, so YES, love boat life

[@TripSmith]

@islandhopper00 Depending on the size of the boat, that's not terrible fuel economy. I do think outboards on smaller and mid sized vessels are my preference.

[@TripSmith]

@@ArthurEngle-fr2sr Shew, a CC or a 36ish sailboat are two totally different animals. That sailboat would make a nice home when you relocate for that job! Congrats!

[@islandhopper00]

@@TripSmith I have a 1990 Blackfin 29 flybridge. It's 32ft 11.5 beam weighs about 13000lbs. The crusaders have awesome power but drink alot of gas specially if the carb secondaries open up. Then it's .5mpg. So I run conservative and keep the secondaries closed by staying below 2900rpm.That's 18-20mph. I took it to the Bahamas this year, Abacos, Walkers Cay, Grand Cay, West End. Round trip from Jax then back home I spend $8400 in gas. Not horrible but not great.

[@cliffnelson4645]

It's official...my 9 year old is hooked on your videos....and I don't mind a bit! She said "You should quit and go drive boats so I could come too." Tempting.

[@ljjackson7106]

Tripp!! Been away for too long God speed on your new life challenges I know you will be a great success!,!!

[@backwoodscountryboy1600]

The information in this video is everything that a boat owner would gladly need to know. If I had A boat like that I would happily how are you to transport my boat because the video and the information that you share is priceless

[@TripSmith]

Thank you for that wonderful comment countryboy. When getting the vessel to a particular destination is my goal, I'm constantly trying to learn things about the boat that might get in the way of the goal. Sharing that information to a new owner who might be focused on other things (enjoying time with friends and family aboard) is something I'm happy to do. Plus you often learn something new as they will have a good question that I may not have thought of.

[@perfectfitboating]

Always look forward to your vids Trip! Thanks for taking us along on the ride! 🤙🛥️🌊

[@TripSmith]

Hey! Glad you were able to catch it. Maybe I'll cya at the Miami show coming up?

[@perfectfitboating]

⁠@@TripSmithabsolutely! I’ll be there every day this year! Looking forward to it! 🤙

[@AlexisRamirez-gf9pe]

Thanks for sharing all those experiences,I’m learning a lot and taking tips from all the constructive comments,Just did my 50 Tons Master ,waiting to receive it in the mail,👌💪🏻

[@Rsomero]

Nice, always love when KZbinrs are in my neighborhood. I put in at the Great Bridge Lock ramp and work at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Navy brought us to Norfolk in '02 and we never left.

[@dominicbarratt3433]

Living ur dream!, Trip. So happy for u mate👍🏻

[@TripSmith]

Doing my best! Thanks Dominic!

[@DavidRitchie-tr2rn]

I had a couple Kite buddies that were captains good to see what you guys have to be ready to deal with. Especially first time on the boat. 🤙☮️

[@TripSmith]

I think it's an interesting perspective into running a boat for sure! It's not always sunshine and sandbars.

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

Trip I'm finally glad to see you're back it's been a long time since I seen a video how you doing

[@TripSmith]

Good to be back! It's been a busy but great time. Doing well, just waiting for warmer weather

[@n2cable]

This was a nice chill vibe to show us dude. Better than watching you eat all the time. Guess people tripped out on your diet and no goofy "Trip dips". Welcome to adulthood son

[@TripSmith]

Haha! I didn't have much funky food since we flew up to the boat. But boy have I got some good stuff saved up that I know you're dying to see me eat lol I'm growing older, but not up.

[@alletecinc1]

Nice job Sir. Being a Captain and engineer at the same time, impressive.

[@TripSmith]

Thank you! Sometimes you have to wear many hats!

[@islandhopper00]

Nice trip Tripp!

[@TripSmith]

Thankya!

[@patw1914]

Well handled! Very professional.

[@brianrennison3794]

A professional wouldn't have run out of gas

[@ArthurEngle-fr2sr]

Hey Trip! Love your videos! Thank you, keep 'em coming, I'm subbing now! Also liked I caught some subtle hints of Zeppelin!

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Aurthur! Happy to have you coming along for future adventures! I like sneaking in little things when i can ;)

[@francus7227]

If you gave me the option at the marina, with fuel being FREE, to use this 42' yatch or a C-Dory 22'.... I'd take the C-Dory every single time. Now, calculate the price of boat and fuel.... the choice gets even easier. Nice clip, Trip. You're really becoming a very experienced all-around Captian. I tapped the thumbs up button to feed the algorithm monsters.

[@TripSmith]

Shew, that would be a tough decision Francus! I guess it would depend on my goals of the trip which boat I'd take. I think a lot of people imagine taking family or guests aboard with them to enjoy the time on the water. Doesn't work so well on the 22'er vs the 42'. Trying to gain experience so I can share more valuable things with you good people. Thanks for the algorithm punch!

[@islandhopper00]

@@francus7227 C dory=camping Regal=hotel suite, I know which boat I'd be in.....given I'm not covering the costs....lol

[@francus7227]

@islandhopper00 I've spent too much time on the water to know.... Small boat easy. "It's not what you live in. It's how you live in it." I fish a lot. I want to anchor in creeks. I don't want to be confined to "the channel" for the trade of a more sea worthy vessel when I hate "off shore." Trip's reply is on the mark if you plan to entertain family and guests. For me? It's solo and plus 1. 42' and a 1000 hp is not my vessel.... waiting for draw bridges.... There are too many drawbacks for a hotel room. But.... There's WAY more big boats that C-Dorys.... So, I'm in the minority. You're in the majority. It that perspective, you win.

[@islandhopper00]

@@francus7227 no win or lose, we all win being on the water. Your words ring very true. Exactly why I sold my 44fter and bought a 30fter. I single hand 90% of the time. You just posed the thought of if money wasn't what held me back. Lol On another thought, I started watching Tripps channel because he used to overnight on paddle boards!!! I watched him sleep on a paddle board while floating in the water!! It motivated me to try skiff camping. I converted a 14ft jon boat by putting a tent on it.and camped on it a few times. It was awesome but I perfered sleeping in a bed and waking up to having coffee in the morning, I intended to try one of Tripps skiff trips but I sold the jon before I could.

[@francus7227]

@islandhopper00 I'm relocated for a few years to Thailand. When I move back, the first thing I'm buying is a C-Dory. Unlike Trip .... I'm getting an a/c unit for the front window. I'm ripping off the bow rails. I'm putting a 36v 112 lb trust trolling motor on the bow. Game changer for marina and boat ramp maneuvers. Slinging lures in the creeks and docks.... beach approach. Backup safe motor.... With a/c.... solar power .... generator (sometimes) ... All the world is a playground. I've dreamed of "The Great Loop," but Florida has a 1,000 miles of coastline in the ICW plus 10,000 islands....Ain't Florida great? ..... I might never go north. For now? I'm enjoying S.E. Asia and C-Dory clips/dreams. Good luck.

[@howardbaldwin899]

As a very experienced captain. I enjoyed this very much!!!

[@TripSmith]

Thank you for that Howard, glad you enjoyed it.

[@kidperk334]

It is great to see you and the channel growing to bigger things trip but i must admit i do miss the kayak/SUP camping adventures!!! Keep em' coming tho and ill be watching.....i know you definitely love what you do...

[@TripSmith]

Perk, thanks for that great comment this morning. I totally get where you are coming from. When you found my channel I was probably creating the kayak and SUP content (and loving it!) but I have sense evolved into larger things. I;d guess you understand my thirst for bigger adventures and exploring new places (and ways to get there) and I appreciate that, even though you'd prefer I do more paddling. Thank you so much for understanding and sticking around to see what I get into next!

[@freedomwanderer]

You came right through my back yard at the Socastee turn bridge. Awesome.

[@TripSmith]

Hey cool! We stopped for fuel at the Osprey Marina just past that. Nice area!

[@cwaysvt6138]

Also thought it was cool you coming through this area. Lived on a boat with my dad in Osprey growing up. Run anywhere from little river to bulls bay now. Great video.

[@raybrdjr]

SMOOTH SEAS NEVER MAKES A SKILLED SAILOR!

[@TripSmith]

You got that right!!!

[@donpretlow]

Checking the local notice to mariners is a great way to check for bridge closures, hazards to navigation etc…

[@TripSmith]

Yea... I should have, but I didn't check it... Apparently not many did. That yacht who told me about it was caught off guard by it and it seems other were as well.

[@hogroamer260]

I live in the US but cheer this message. I think most Americans respect Australia and it's people. Enjoy your holiday, celebrate and be proud!!!

[@TripSmith]

Thanks! I don't see why Americans wouldn't respect Australia and it's people. I think it's great!

[@hogroamer260]

@TripSmith Ha,ha!!! That comment was for someone else's video, on a completely different subject. Another old fogie, losing it!

[@plow9133]

As a commercial fisherman on the Chesapeake Bay, rule of thumb when on the water, always carry extra fuel ,water and oil , even if its only 5 or 10 gal. Always plan for the worst

[@TripSmith]

That's certainly a good rule of thumb. Unfortunately in a situation like this, things like that aren't always an option. Prior to the trip, I suggested we have a set of oil and fuel filters onboard as well as spark plugs. That request was denied in order to save time and money.... Extra fuel would have been nice, but that certainly wouldn't have been in the cards if the filters and plugs weren't approved.

[@plow9133]

@@TripSmith I carry 5 gals extra , just to get me out of the shipping channel if needed and maybe in to get fuel, after the first time you run out , never again and yes I carry extra filters also love your videos

[@leevandyke8524]

Georgetown, South Carolina, is my home. Third official city in South Carolina. Lots of history and a beautiful downtown.

[@Bingwadc]

Nice. We did a 12 day delivery from Norfolk, VA to Sarasota, FL a year ago on a 65 Vicem. Good times...

[@TripSmith]

Aw man... I bet that was comfortable. We were in a slip by that style yacht when the blue lights were turned on the first night. Can't recall exactly what kind of boat it was, but boy was it nice!!! I'd love to do a trip on one of those.

[@Bingwadc]

@@TripSmith it was over Christmas, the offshore portion in South Carolina was rough. Once we got to Florida, we took the ICW and crossed Lake Okeechobee.

[@TripSmith]

@@Bingwadc Ah, gotcha. Long rough days are just that.... long and rough on you!

[@MaxRoaldEckardt]

I laughed at how you asses canal passages in number of times getting the finger :D

[@KatWoman_]

Interesting adventure.I really like these kind of videos (and the fireworks one) and that you show the problems that arise and how you confront them. It reminds me of my childhood summer weekends. I can still vividly remember all the calamities including my near drowning, LOL. But I think there was more cussing by my Father. I see your subscribers are ticking up, too:)

[@TripSmith]

Glad you enjoy them Kat! I know I do... The fireworks was certainly a stand out. I can imagine what he was feeling in that moment, scary stuff. Yes, subs are doing pretty good ;)

[@jproon5140]

Use to live right there at great bridge. Was always fun seeing all the yachts pass through.

[@TripSmith]

Ah cool! Nice spot!

[@610boating5]

We brought our Regal 28 Express from GA to Chesapeake Bay and encountered homeowners with no wake signs. 😢Got a few salutes as I blew by.

[@TripSmith]

Homeowners with no wake signs.... Those are interesting. I guess it works on some people. If they wanted to be in a no wake zone, they should have bought a house in one.

[@navydoc8695]

Watched the whole video. Adding a map with dot of where you are when doing updates or landmarks/bridges would be cool

[@TripSmith]

Thanks for watching!!! Yea, I agree, it would be interesting to see. Maybe on the next one! I need to mess around with different ways of pulling it off. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@qaannat]

It's "bow-fort". Great trip (no pun intended!).

[@thecaptainscoach]

Regals are notorious for clicking the pump off early. They have poor venting on the tanks and the fill hoses to the tanks are not run through the boat well. If you fueled and it clicked off 1 time you were probably not full. Plus the Garmin fuel gauges linked to the sending unit is definitely not 100% accurate. It works but you have to learn the boat to find out how many gallons are left at a certain %.

[@thecaptainscoach]

When you fill any Regal boat turn the pump handle upside down and it won’t click off.

[@kristybatista2415]

Hey Amigo! When do you plan to get back out on the CDory? This video was crazy with the issues yall had! Cool seeing the journey though!

[@johnschieffelin3226]

Nice video Trip. Weird issue with the fuel. Hard to imagine the fuel tank was mislabeled.

[@southfloridalunkers6645]

Trip think he raw having a mate😂😂

[@TripSmith]

Haha! We certainly had a good time through it all. Tommy really isn't a mate, he is a good friend of mine and actually a buyer who came along for the experience.

[@orlandovazquez2915]

An amazing breakfast. Great trip....Trip

[@TripSmith]

It certainly was a good breakfast. Thanks!

[@MiamiLiving305]

what does someone charge for this 5 day delivery. Is it by hour or mile or flat fee?

[@jasonargo8607]

How would I get a round doing this type of work? I been around boats my whole life

[@Wolfpackpaddling]

When are you getting on the kayak again?

[@j.walker3498]

So how many fuels stops/ gallons did you go through?

[@chrisalley9718]

How do you not think out of gas first thing when your drop all three engines.

[@nickherrington2890]

We need more gheenoe adventures!!!!

[@raybrdjr]

DO YOU NEED A CAPT LICENSE TO DELIVER VESSELS OF THIS SIZE AND THE ONE YOU ALL DELIVERED SEVERAL VIDEOS AGO?

[@ysesq]

100gt masters

[@TripSmith]

Technically, no you do not need a license to delivery or operate this boat or most any boat I believe. However, if you want the boat to be covered by insurance and things like that, the insurance company usually requires a licensed captain.

[@raybrdjr]

@ SWEET, GREAT ANSWER! I ENJOYED THIS VIDEO BRO!

[@islandhopper00]

@@raybrdjr No I used to deliver boats for friends and family occasionally a paying customer. No license necessary. You only need a license if you take "passengers" or are for hire. There's actually an argument to not be a captain for deliveries.

[@ysesq]

500 gal tank installed at an angle.

[@TripSmith]

I think it was pretty darn close to flat.... but that is a good thought! Surely not at the perfect angle to get 400 gallons in it? 480 or 460 gallons I might could get onboard with that consensus....

[@jamesspencer7804]

No trip flip?

[@ignaciosabal2089]

Would you do a boat delivery from USA to Panama in a pursuit 428s

[@TripSmith]

@@ignaciosabal2089 Sure, in the right circumstances that would be a great run.

[@TripSmith]

If this is something you would like done, feel free to contact me at tripsmith.live/contact and we can discuss it.

[@ignaciosabal2089]

@@TripSmith How much would it cost

[@TripSmith]

@@ignaciosabal2089 There are a lot of variables involved in such a delivery that would need to be answered first. Feel free to reach out to me at tripsmith.live/contact or on Instagram @tripoutthere

[@mysteryyyyyy]

so what was the deal? was the tank really mislabeled (doubtful)? i always take a worst case fuel burn and factor that in as well as compare against gauges. should never run out of fuel with topped off tanks even with a bad gauge. also, horrible idea to fuel up with the sender removed. lots of amateur errors.

[@TripSmith]

After starting with that empty tank, I never got more that 400 gallons in it. The calculated fuel burned was pretty close to what it took to return back to a "full tank". The label being off by 100 gallons probably rules out anything like the tank was sitting level and never was full or that all of the tanks capacity except for 100 gallons could be acessed by the fuel pickup hose. From what I can see, it's hard to believe the tank was over 400 gallons, not even 420 as the boat can be optioned with a 420 gallon or a 500 gallon tank. My worse case fuel would have been extreme as I was not burning anywhere near that. Using that in my calculations would have added a couple of days at least to the delivery. Owners typically aren't a fan of casual timelines since they are paying day rates. There was no comparing against gauges option.... We did fill up after the first day and the amount we put into the tank matched the amount we burned. There was no good way to know if the tank was 100% full, other than checking it manually, which we didn't do and most would no have done that. You are right, and I wouldn't have ran out of fuel with topped off tanks. Removing the fuel sender was a bit of a risky move, but it was important to know if the tanks were full or not.... The plan was to go on the 420 gallon tank capacity and start manually watching the ank fill as we approached that amount of fuel. However, the tank being 400 gallons was not a thought and caused a bit of fuel to be leaked out. Luckily, I was still paying close attention to the process. I appreciate you insight.

[@chrisb9028]

@@TripSmith The tank being less than noted and the fuel sender , that looks new, is a dead giveaway to a coverup. Whoever owned the boat before either unhooked it at the helm or did a purposeful incomplete recalibration so no one would know the tank issue. Also may have messed with the vent so no one would expect anything when the gas pump clicked off.

[@TripSmith]

@chrisb9028 That's an interesting thought line there Chris.... Might be something to it. Unfortunately, we will never know

[@mrbacklash]

Venting the fuel tank inside the bilge?? You’re asking to blow a boat up

[@TripSmith]

I was expecting a little backlash to that, how lucky I am that it came from mrbacklash himself! LOL That certainly was not the best situation, but it was the only solution I found at the time. Since we were staying the night right there at the fuel dock, I didn't see it being quite as big of a red flag if we were going to be running again. We made sure to ventilate the compartment well and properly dispose of any fuel that leaked out.

[@jimgraves6464]

Huh been easier and cheaper to truck it sorry just coming from a trucker. Great video guys

[@TripSmith]

You are probably right, but I think there are various reasons why someone may prefer this way. An owner is usually pretty excited about getting their family aboard and using their new boat. Had it not have been for this "shakedown cruise" delivery, the owner may have found himself in a similar situation we did. Or there could have been other things wrong with the boat as well that would not be apparent until it's used.

[@maxnex7676]

At 10:37 it was showing empty.

[@bradwilliams5242]

Shhh.. don’t tell nobody😮

[@TripSmith]

Comforting isn't it? lol

[@halohalo2498]

If you have never ran out of gas you haven't drove a boat long enough

[@mightsnow3654]

You say Beaufort the first way not the second way. I live in Beaufort N.C.

[@TripSmith]

AH, gotcha! Maybe I'll remember that next time I roll through!

[@AndrewTa530]

Why can't you drive at night?

[@cgriffith0187]

Sling blade!! Lol

[@TripSmith]

Yes sir!!!

[@Fumbuzi]

You have a fundamental misunderstanding about how no wake zones works. It's not always about other boaters or marinas but for other factors like habitat preservation, erosion + other things.

[@TripSmith]

I don't recall explaining my understanding of no wake zones.... I was pointing out the boaters and marinas as that is what most of those wake zones were probably intended for. Regardless, it's tough for me to understand fully a no wake zone is for habitat preservation/erosion when they are in man-made canals. Seems the digging of those canals contradict habitat preservation and erosion, and there are surely more than 1,000 miles of them.

[@Fumbuzi]

@@TripSmith seems like you're willful ignorant - you do you

[@tripprasmussen8597]

Trip, we love you. But this is NOT the content that gained you subscribers nor is it what we want. All the love in the world. But can we get back to what we subscribed for. It’s been like 6 months man.

[@johnsawyer3631]

This is the best content

[@richnauer]

"We"? Your not talking for me.

[@scott0551]

I agree, most of his subscribers did so, because of his previous style of videos. These voice over style videos are actually kind of boring. These seems like he is trying film an educational video.

[@Bigthoogs]

Wait...so you are filling up twice a day?! At 250 gallons, thats thousands of dollars a day in fuel. Jesus

[@islandhopper00]

Twice a day at 400 gals per is 800 gals a day. 800 gallons at $5.00 gal= $4000.00 My boat gets .8 mpg.....if I drive nice. .5 mpg if I'm running hard. Twin 454 crusaders. Lol

[@ysesq]

yeah its $10K/day probably. i got used to it on mine.

[@TripSmith]

Just about. I'd say we averaged about 325 gallons each time we filled up, so that was 650 gallons/day.

[@Bigthoogs]

@@TripSmith what an absolute PIG!

[@elizabethcarrington5819]

Crazy!

[@kenkachel]

So you pay for a heap of fuel that you don't get. I think when I get the bill for the fuel I would know if I got enough 😂😢😢

[@southfloridalunkers6645]

Trip thinks he’s so professional 😂😂😂

[@TripSmith]

lol I hear ya. By definition, I am a professional, I just don't always act like it.

[@islandhopper00]

@@southfloridalunkers6645 He's getting paid, he's a pro.

[@osogrande2]

Wonder when Elon is going to start selling boats?

[@TripSmith]

That's a good question! Maybe I'll get to drive one lol

[@jgoods19]

Good etiquette says turn off those obnoxious underwater lights.

[@brianrennison3794]

You look like a rookie

[@TripSmith]

I'm not an old salt by any means. Still have a lot to learn, but I learn well from my mistakes and occasionally from my successes.

[@thecaptainscoach]

Regals are notorious for clicking the pump off early. They have poor venting on the tanks and the fill hoses to the tanks are not run through the boat well. If you fueled and it clicked off 1 time you were probably not full. Plus the Garmin fuel gauges linked to the sending unit is definitely not 100% accurate. It works but you have to learn the boat to find out how many gallons are left at a certain %.