195 Miles Solo Boat Camping. Rain, Springs, Motor Trouble, only halfway....

[@joshuajohnson6964]

Yamaha tech here, modern boat engine plugs don't "foul" like your typical carbureted atv, motorcycle, generator where you pull it out and it's jet black/wet/stinky/carbon packed etc They kind of get effected by lack of use/stale fuel and moisture more than age. ESPECIALLY here in Florida. The humidity actually rusts the plug tips as well even though the engine is spotless. As a rule of thumb, we change plugs during the annual service in March at my shop as standard so the customer won't develop a poor run, go into limp mode etc. getting stranded and calling seatow is more expensive than changing plugs every year. But stick with NGK! They're the best. And keep those extras. Maintenance is key. Enjoyed the video! Just added this trip to my bucket list.

[@TripSmith]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge Joshua! Much appreciated.... I'm certainly changing them annually from here on out. Why would you save the plugs? To carry with you as spares? Would you be better of to just carry new ones? Thanks again for speaking out!

[@leeannabrown6624]

Thanks for being a no it all

[@loganurquhart11]

Good advice Josh. I appreciate you.

[@tylerw1418]

@@leeannabrown6624”know” it all*

[@andycobb8987]

Man, great info…thanks so much!

[@LeahBrooksJeremiahGardens]

The boat you passed is ST 479 Tiger, the World War II-era tugboat that was built in DeLand and has been in Europe for the last 78 years. It recently made the return voyage to Volusia county.

[@CraneofBoulogne]

Those walls you wondered about in Lake George are there to mark the river channel; they predate a screen with a GPS connection. Years ago boats leaving the lake on either end were prevented from missing the channel if they went through those open gates that were designed to keep boats from running aground outside the channel.

[@TripSmith]

Gotcha! Good info!!!

[@richardrahl-truth]

yeah I was thinking something like that, go around and have a bad day lol.

[@coalitionperformance5901]

I watch these and think how brilliant it would be to just go on a boat, on my own, leave the stresses of life behind and travel on the water! Great work and thanks for sharing

[@TripSmith]

Agreed! I wish life were that simple.....

[@jamesbenz3228]

​@@TripSmithDon't we all brother. Awesome adventure you went on.

[@CapBamBam]

I'm starting it now.. got a free Sailboat on FB marketplace

[@bxbmbr766]

Yeah it is exhilarating you should try it if possible!

[@johnk3606]

I carry new spark plugs in my 14’ Jon boat. Part of the emergency kit (whistle and such).

[@ymanganelli]

What a blessing having a Cabin Cruiser. Protection from lightning here in FL is very important. Have fun in the water!

[@TripSmith]

Yes, the cabin is awesome.... Will do my best, thanks!!!

[@bladenrexroth2555]

The nap I could get in during that rain.

[@joejuska5390]

Would having paper charts helped with knowing water depth? Suggestions: wear a PLB, hinge the 360 cabin top light. If you stop under a known aircraft bridge dimension and take a tape measure to see what your actual clearance is. Plus I would mount a 9.9hp trolling motor as a “ get home engine “

[@loganurquhart11]

Aircraft bridge? Please explain

[@TripSmith]

Technically yes, but then you have to know your position on the chart. My Simrad unit has the same charts on it as a paper chart. Thanks for the great suggestions!

[@The.Consultant.]

New subscriber - love what you’re doing and everything you stand for ! Living the dream that most of us wish for and it’s refreshing to watch you treat with appreciation so thank you. God bless

[@TripSmith]

Hey thanks man! Trying to make best of things and sharing/inspiring others at the same time 🤙🏼 Thanks for subscribing and for the great comment! Lots of good adventures in the archives for ya.

[@how2diy7]

I grew up on Lake George and my parents commercial fished the lake. The jetties were built to control sediment build up where the river meets the lake and allow for a barge channel deep enough for oil barges to pass through that once traveled the river.

[@DigitalNeb]

Seeing that bridge @ 1:12:00 brought back so many memories of being on the water in my dad's old boat.

[@tuffr2]

I used to spend 9 days on my little boat with full canvas and sleeper seats. I love the mornings.

[@loganurquhart11]

What kind of boat and how many feet?

[@tuffr2]

@@loganurquhart11 - Searay Seville 17' - I would have a good cooler and would eat at the marinas. In the rain I would get some water in the boat. Also I would use the marina bathrooms. Usually I would buy a muffin or like for breakfast.

[@loganurquhart11]

Sounds like a blast. I had a 1999 17 ft bayliner capre open bow. No place to sleep on that thing really. You have a cuddie cabin to sleep on there?

[@tuffr2]

@@loganurquhart11 no cuddy cabin but full canvas was nice and kept most of the rain out. I had a thermorest self inflating 30" wide air mattress that was relatively comfortable. One time I was woke up with a beaver smacking his tail because I was in his cove.

[@TripSmith]

That's awesome tuffr..... We used to have a boat similar to that in style and age. It was a Mirada. Good to know you made good use of yours!

[@lrparrish227]

Wonderful underwater filming. Was amazed at all the fish. So beautiful. Great journey.

[@jimfisker-andersen5637]

Great video. Cool boat. Beautiful trip. Thank you and I can't wait for the next one!

[@TripSmith]

Thank you!!! Part 2 coming tomorrow ;0

[@jacksyoung2]

Your C-Dory videos just keep getting better Trip! Always a pleasure watching your content.

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Jack! I appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@snipe67]

Im from Alabama and was in the Coast Guard in Mayport Fl. and our AOR(area of responsibility) was the St Johns river and the ICW. Good memories after watching your video.

[@michaelorford6503]

@TripSmith Can you do a video showing your recipes for your egg salad, chicken salad, mince beef etc? Love the videos. Keep them coming!

[@DG8RS]

Glad you found Lake George on a "decent" day. I have been absolutely POUNDED rolling from that channel entrance across to Salt Springs where we always put in. That lake can turn straight nasty, and the lack of depth definitely doesn't help. Great video!!

[@loganurquhart11]

The C-Dorys are like Arima’s, the can handle some rough water despite their smaller size.

[@brianking973]

It's been a while since I've watched your videos, but man I love it. I understand life takes priority, but thank you for the ones we get to see

[@fire58372001]

1:15:24 USNS Westwind (T-AGSE-2) is a Black Powder-class submarine and special warfare support vessel acquired by the U.S. Navy in 2015. I used to be a helmsman for M.S.C. who owns that vessel. Fairwinds.

[@mdrichards00]

Me and my girlfriend booked a trip on a tiny houseboat on this river after you made a video on it 3 years ago.

[@loganurquhart11]

Dude. Sounds like a blast! How many days and can you put up some pics?

[@TripSmith]

Oh cool! Over at @tinyhouseboatadventures? That's awesome!!! @loganurquhart11 you can look up Tony Houseboat Adventures on the St Johns.

[@mdrichards00]

@@TripSmith yep. You put the company name on the KZbin video.

[@dr_melski]

as soon as i saw the C-Dory on the thumbnail, i knew it was gonna be good! another adventure,and i'm here for it! have fun, Trip.

[@TripSmith]

You knew what was coming ;) Hope you enjoy it!

[@zachhern1]

Growing up, always took salt run out to the glen on lake George. This brought me back thats for sure.

[@TripSmith]

That's cool!!!

[@MrGratefulEd]

Thanks for the heads up Trip. I'm really looking forward to this series.

[@TripSmith]

Hope you enjoy it! 😁

[@bobedwards7455]

I'd be real tempted to strap two engines on for a trip like this - very, very cool

[@TripSmith]

Yea.... At times it could be useful... Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stephenurmano2198]

You’ve got a great boat there. I was trying to decide before I moved to St Aug whether to keep my boat in St John’s River or in St Aug. It’s since been sold as the kids grew up and moved. I’m really surprised at the waters you’re experiencing in your journey. Great stuff, keep watching the weather, as you know things can change fast on the water, from great to scary.

[@bradreid6057]

Thanks for the dietary tips! I'm going to try the salts you recommend. My tip? If you like sardines, I have found the King Oscar brand to be among the best. I hate the cheap brands where once the tins are opened, it's just a bunch of "smushed" unidentifiable smelly fish. Great boat series. Keep them coming.

[@thealignmentguy9139]

I did this trip in a J16 Carolina skiff about 15 years ago.

[@melodymakermark]

You’re living the life, Trip. Thanks for bringing us along. I hate that you run into unforeseen issues, but on the bright side, your suffering, inconvenience and personal expenses make great content!

[@TripSmith]

Doing my best!!!Thanks for coming along and watching. Yea.... it does make for more of an adventure!

[@beardedgod9165]

Glad i came across your channel. Love the videos. And the c dory is a beautiful boat man

[@EyeCanShootFL]

Also, at that bridge. That is one of the most haunted sections of I4 in sanford. Should read up on the grounds there and amount of deaths that have happened in that area

[@TripSmith]

No kidding? That's wild.... I just looked it up. Built over an old graveyard huh?

[@EyeCanShootFL]

Yup! Count the amount of deaths. Lol it’s a lot!

[@Low-KeyLawnGuy]

So glad I stumbled across this one, I used to binge watch all the videos from the kayak camping days. Thanks for sharing your adventures through my stomping grounds on the St. John’s river.. Lake Monroe , blue Springs, Lake Beresford, Lake George. lucky to live in this area and cruise the St John’s

[@TripSmith]

I'm glad you found it also! Great stomping ground GasMan!

[@allenantonio4389]

Sweet I live in the area.....Wonderful...Also, The River flows South To North

[@dwayneroberts6616]

Im glad I watched this. I'm going to be doing some boating in the St John's river and lake George and Monroe. I was wondering about markers and where the shallows are. Going to be an experience I can see.😂

[@reillysmith1947]

The goat! You continue to make great videos:) love ur stuff I’ll watch these forever

[@TripSmith]

Haha! Doing my best Reilly. Thanks!!!

[@shaneoakley8757]

Goodness gracious that Yamahamma was singing after you gave it some fresh NGKs! Excellent. I had an outboard Yamaha for several seasons and I would change the plugs probably twice a season. They just sing so perfectly with fresh plugs. Fair wind and following seas Brother! I look forward to the rest!

[@TripSmith]

She sure was! Thanks for the great comment Shane.

[@LeahBrooksJeremiahGardens]

Lake George has one of the highest concentrations of gators in Florida!

[@FrankJohnson-r3e]

Passing under that bridge was scary as heck! 🤯 You just barely missed it 🤢 😅. MAN! Thats some clleeeeeaar water! Clear as the Bahamas 🇧🇸 👌 My present boat of choice is a 1975 Aquasport 170 and it's got a 2000 Yamaha 115 which sets me to thinkin you're under-powered. My last boat was a 1986(?) ProLine 21 Walkaround and it had a 200hp Johnson Ocean Runner, so...but, to each his own...I'm not really in a real hurry most of the time but its nice to have the power when needed, every once in a while. The USNS Westwind is a Submarine and Special Warfare support vessel. Launched 2009 and commissioned 2015 🤷 Based somewhere in Louisiana. Again 🤷

[@anthonyhendricks7377]

Great video !! We are looking for a trailerable cabin cruser. Your video has helped.

[@DennisJeffrey-dr9fe]

Thanks for not cutting the spark plug issue out. Great info for the future

[@TripSmith]

Yea for sure! That was part of the adventure anyhow ;)

[@Captain_Clark_CDoryAdventures]

Cool thumbnail Trip. WE READY! 🌞🏝️🛥️😎

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Capt!!!!

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

What's up drip how you doing coming back to 30A anytime soon ​@@TripSmith

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

Enjoy the video ​@@TripSmith

[@mmcleod111]

Awesome! What an adventure! St John’s river is fabulous.

[@TripSmith]

Amazing river.... I'm lucky to be able to do stuff like that!

[@ULFLYER5]

This is part of my retirement plan to move boats. Enjoying your adventures.

[@novasloco]

Great video Trip! I hate that feeling of when the motor does something weird. Not a fun way to start an adventure but the rest looked like a bunch of fun! Thanks for sharing the adventure!

[@TripSmith]

Thankya! Yea, once it does something weird, it's on your mind then lol Thanks for coming along.

[@ricoreelsfishing6504]

Great video brother!! I live behind those condos at 1:05:14. Little town called welaka. After you went under the second train bridge, around the bend a bit is a pretty big sand bar. That giant slide you saw is on a barge. Every year they drag it out to the sand bar there, along with a bunch of floating fire pits and tiki torches, and have a huge party over night. It’s a great time! That huge yacht is also new. Apparently the owner bought all that land just to keep his boat there! lol fun stuff. Hope to see you out there sometime and stay safe!

[@TripSmith]

Oh cool! That floating barge party is probably a heck of a good time! Hope to see you out there as well. Thanks for the comment!

[@ricoreelsfishing6504]

@@TripSmith it’s a great time! See you on the water!

[@merc88]

We rented a houseboat and did that trip years ago.... reallly fun and highly recommended

[@TripSmith]

Hey awesome! Thanks for watching

[@papajeff5486]

Well, Mark Twain, thanks for sharing your adventure…from East Tennessee.

[@TripSmith]

Ha! You're welcome!!!!

[@robertparker3580]

great video Trip,there's a lot that goes into shooting these vids,camera angle,sound and music plus all the editing,thanks for sharing, I really enjoy watching all your adventures!

[@TripSmith]

Glad you enjoyed it Robert. Yes, there is a lot of work behind a video like this.... But I love sharing and one day I won't be able to get out there but I can always relive my old adventures.... Thanks for the great comment!

[@erikvaldur3334]

I'm thinking the "fences " you asked about going into the bridge are for breaking the current/rough water for safer passage under the bridge. Especially if passing with another boat nearby. Less chances of being pushed around by hard moving water. Just my instinct. I see them by most bridges up here in the NE.

[@Bradington]

The channel guard rail entrance of lake George is for the barges who make their way up and down the St. John’s

[@TripSmith]

That's interesting... Thanks for the info!

[@centauri9458]

For that shallow water I bet a crows nest type fly bridge would help a lot.

[@dylanfuller9501]

I was crossing over that 17-92 bridge at the same time you got to it in the video that’s awesome 😂

[@TripSmith]

No kidding? That's pretty cool man!!! I didn't hear you honking lol

[@bobnero19]

Marvelous, marvelous video. Love the boat!

[@jacobcooley4965]

Trip!! I played laser tag on the Orleck. It used to be docked in Lake Charles, where I currently live.

[@Down_the_River]

I just did 250 miles on the Cape Fear River in a 12 foot jon boat and a 7hp longtail mud motor. I love this video! took me 5 days. And I'm jealous of your setup!

[@TripSmith]

Oh that's awesome! I've done some similar stuff on a gheenoe. Good times!!!

[@Down_the_River]

@@TripSmith Your channel is awesome. I'm binge watching a work right now. Keep up the amazing work!

[@TripSmith]

@@Down_the_River Heck yea! Enjoy!

[@CapCityDC]

Awesome Trip! Love everything about your videos, but honestly it's your positive enthusiasm for boating and life that really makes them what they are. Heck you could be making videos of paint drying and they'd probably be worth watching 🙂

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Cap! I really appreciate your kind comment.... ;)

[@interminablyperplexed4903]

Richard Gene The Fishing Machine! He uses the same Hooky With Sloane tune. I know, random, but you'd love the Alabama fishing legend...good man. Enjoying the content so far...will watch the rest this evening as kids' soccer duties are calling now. Take care, Tripp.

[@Aquaknightscleaning]

I thought I was the only one that caught that

[@TripSmith]

I know of Richard Gene lol I'd love to learn some things from him first hand. The music I use is some of my favorites from the free music on KZbin that doesn't need licensing. So we look for tunes in the same places lol Take care and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@FloridaMan213]

When a raindrop strikes the surface of the water, it randomly creates a splash and then an eddy. Multiply this random effect by the millions of raindrops striking the surface of a lake during a heavy rainstorm and the addition of that random energy disrupts and dissipates the orderly wave train. - The More You Know

[@TripSmith]

Ah, very interesting. Thanks for sharing!

[@FloridaMan213]

@@TripSmith Googled this too! Was interested as I'd never really thought about it and was pleasantly surprised when I saw it was indeed true. I really enjoyed your stuff, great job!

[@TheOldCowboy1952]

Trip, you have always made fun, enjoyable videos.❤😊

[@TripSmith]

Thank you sir! I try!

[@sam-y8t]

I'm 3 days into my lmnt drinking and I'm starting to notice things just being a little easier! Thanks Trip!

[@TripSmith]

Look-a-there!!! Glad to hear that Sam... It does make a difference.... Good on you my man.

[@UpstateNewYork67]

Hey Trip. I was in the Palatka area when that storm rolled through. I’m a upstate NY guy and man that was some of the heaviest rain I’ve ever seen it was legit raining sideways .. glad to see you out on the boat. I’m jealous of all your expeditions. Stay safe

[@TripSmith]

Yea it was a pretty decent little line there! I'm happy to be able to Get Out There.... Thanks for the comment!!!

[@perfectfitboating]

Thanks for taking us on this adventure, Trip! Awesome editing and some great shots! 🤙

[@TripSmith]

Hey thanks!!! Glad yall were able to enjoy it!

[@markhittell8030]

I'm a 6th generation to live near where you squeezed under the railroad bridge... we have talked for years about bull sharks being around silver Glen springs... heard a lot of stories but never saw one😂

[@timsgoinoutdoors9921]

IMO the best rain jackets have pit-zips to allow for ventilation during exertion. Otherwise you just get wet from sweat instead of rain.

[@porc1138]

yeah buddy! good stuff, looking forward to part 2.

[@TripSmith]

Heck yea! Working on it for ya!

[@TheCHAD_wasGREAT]

I was going to say I remember when a tornado came and sucked ALL the water out of the Glen so we had to hold the boats from cruising each other… and then you said tornado!!! Lolol too funny

[@jeremiah.zittle]

I Iive here in deland fl, born and raised here. Nice to see a KZbinr pass through Lemon Bluff , Lake Monroe, all the way up through Lake George into Astor.. Lake George is definitely known as a nasty lake on some days haha. Imagine being on a bass boat, that’s what I own. Can definitely be crazy sometimes lol but, I love the st Johns river, Glad you enjoyed it man! And that boat you seen on Lake Beresford in Deland is a WW2 Tugboat, that they brought over here from somewhere in Europe I’m pretty sure? But Lake Beresford is where those boats were made and luckily they found one that still made it. Look it up, if you’re interested. There’s articles on it. P.S AWESOME TASTE IN MUSIC LOVE THE OLD COUNTRY !!

[@admobeer9551]

Having enjoyed most of the St . Johns, this was a lot of fun to watch. Thanks for the video. btw: you can keep the Beach Cliffs. Look for the extra 10 cents in the parking lot for an upgrade. 😄

[@TripSmith]

Glad you enjoyed it! Haha! I heard that about the upgrade. I do like Brunswick better ;)

[@billybert3506]

The level of calm that you had after spilling Sardine juice has likely confused more than just myself. You either have a miracle soap for cleanup, or no sense of smell. 🐟🤠 Thanks for sharing!

[@TripSmith]

Haha! It's all natural. Makes folks think I've been catching a bunch of fish!

[@billybert3506]

@@TripSmith 😂 That's a great reply. My close friend stayed back at the cabin one day while everyone else went out exploring. He said he'd be fishing all day, and provide dinner that evening. He put on a fantastic dinner, 100%. The next morning I found deli paper in the trash. Busted! He took a drive to town to cover his butt. 😂

[@joe_townsend]

The hype up for this series on IG was well worth the wait!! Killer intro! Definitely should put the Okeechobee Waterway on the to do list!

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Joe! Oh it is.... Maybe I could escape for a couple of weeks and just loop down through the Keys in one trip!

[@Jccj93486]

Learning about taking spares Trip. Especially on a boat ride that far.

[@TripSmith]

Yep..... Live and learn! lol

[@BurninatorTheTrogdor]

Hell yeah man. I'm just learning about how amazing Florida is. We moved to DeLand a couple of months ago and I'm kicking myself that I had to sell my RIB before we left. Maybe a Jet Ski in the future? haha The canals are so rad. I hope Florida stays clean. I feel like the water everywhere is being destroyed and no one is doing anything. Subbed bro!

[@TripSmith]

Glad you liked it! Jet ski will do the trick nicely.... Yea it's tough about the water situation.... Thanks for subbing and welcome to the channel! Lots of content to catch up on ;)

[@oldhobo5610]

Great video and I love the C-Dory. We probably passed you the opposite direction on 09April in a Hobo houseboat, from Sanford on 21March to Amelia Island Bridge and back to Sanford 10April. Took us 21 days at 6 mph, with a lot of side trips to springs and creeks. The wide open lakes (River of Lakes) and spring winds can be a challenge. Editing our videos as I write. We're subscribed!

[@trevorlahey1956]

Hey man I cruise a much larger sailboat than that, and I recommend backing down on the anchor if you are going to sleep on it. Even though it’s light it can happen and it usually does in the middle of the night.

[@TripSmith]

Yea.... sometimes I do back down on the anchor to set it, most of the time I don't. Probably would be wise of me to do it consistently. Thanks for the reminder!

[@ryanbrackin976]

I live off highway 46 in Mims, right down the road from where you put in at. Wish I could have bumped into you to say hey and check the boat out. I love all your adventure videos, be safe!

[@TripSmith]

Oh nice! Would have love to have had the chance to say hey. Glad you enjoy the videos Ryan. Thanks!

[@rolfnorman6950]

That was a really enjoyable trip to watch. Looking forward to part 2.

[@TripSmith]

Glad you enjoyed it! Part 2 coming tomorrow!!!

[@larrytrest2731]

I haven't watched in awhile, then I remembered the man loved sardines like me, branch out buddy and try with Louisiana hot sauce and with mustard. My wife gags.

[@TripSmith]

Haha! I've had those for sure and they are delish! I prefer the more simple ingredients for health ;)

[@joshkaiser8583]

I’ve just gotten Argo and am following you on it. Love watching your adventures. I’ve got a 21’ walkaround fishing boat. You’ve definitely got more amenities on your CD than I do but we’re just starting to take trips and camp on our boat too.

[@TripSmith]

Hey cool Josh! All boats are a compromise my friend. If it floats and gets you Out There, that's all that matters!

[@toddalford3155]

I dove the cave at blue springs in the 90s. That place is amazing but I don't recommend going to the bottom, the water is violent gushing in at like 3000gal a sec or something crazy like that. Best friend lost his life down there.i went one last time to carve his name in the rock as a memorial .

[@nathanankersen4695]

That Wsstwind supply boat works for Miltary Sealift Command and was bought from Hornbeck, an offshore supply boat company that operates in the Gulf and other parts of the world.

[@TripSmith]

Well well, should have known you might know ;) Thanks for the info Nathan!

[@dr.strangelove7739]

First time viewer. Great content! Subscribed.

[@TripSmith]

Awesome!!! Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel! Part 2 coming tomorrow...

[@MrHarriman22]

I've been patiently waiting for this one!

[@TripSmith]

Hope you like it! 😜🤙🏼

[@GJCAMPING]

Awesome trip man. Glad the engine was a easy fix take care out there👍✌️🛥🎣

[@TripSmith]

I'm glad it was too! Thanks!

[@Michael-j3x9h]

Wish you would did more around the south end between power lines and mullet lake .. that area of the st. John's has a lot memories

[@TripSmith]

Yea, I wish I woudl have had time to. If I do make it back one day, what do I need to check out around there?

[@emilymeans8313]

Where did you get that container tower for your powders? I really need one of those! Do you have any issues with moisture getting inside the containers? Also, my family used to have a house on St. Johns River and we went to Silver Glenn springs every summer so it brought back so many childhood memories seeing it again!

[@Joannretirementforfun]

New to your channel and love ur videos and especially the snorkeling. What an awesome thing to see

[@TripSmith]

Hey welcome and thank you! I often times think the reason I boat is to get in the water....

[@mikebsbd]

Great video. Nice boat.

[@Lilmisshotrod1]

Shine On ☝️✝️🤗🪶

[@DadDaughter-outdoor-Adventures]

Mr Trip Smith!! Trip Dip O.G😂!!!! ,We Been enjoying your adventures over here , the very same spring they asked you to leave from , in one of your other videos, awhile back, no gas motors and no free diving!! Prettty blue waters, ring a bell? 😂 just last weekend we had just about all the kayakers and swimmers doing the “TRIP DIP” after we did a vlog there,😅 thanks for sharing brother! lol. (Daddy & Daughter ) be safe n Blessed.

[@TripSmith]

Yea sir!!! Oh yea, I remember that day well! I can't wait till I go somewhere and hear a random TRIP DIP!!!! Thanks for the great comment!

[@DadDaughter-outdoor-Adventures]

@@TripSmith thanks brother we love ya!! Be safe n blessed

[@digitalskill]

Been waiting for this one! Thanks for the entertainment always Trip!

[@TripSmith]

You're very welcome!!!

[@franiannarone8196]

Wow, great footage 🤙 my husband said to tell you to trim your engine up, while on a plane and you'll have better gas mileage , increase your speed at lower rpm's 👍 Continue safe travels 😊

[@Captain_Clark_CDoryAdventures]

Tell your hubby a C-Dory 22 comes with power trim tabs and also thanks for sharing his tip. God bless. 🙏

[@TripSmith]

Thanks so much! Tell him I appreciate the suggestion. I take my time when trimming and watch my RPM's and speed closely in order to cruise efficiently. With this boat being such a flat bottom, she performs best on flat water when trimmed down a bit more than normal to get the boat sitting flat and not plowing quite as much.

[@DeanSchumacher]

Great video Trip living on the st johns in Jacksonville Fl I love our river I have had some the the best trips on the river with my father thr no longer here I still have the river and our memories im glad you enjoyed it. One crazy story I was in mayport on the river when the El Faro ship left for Dominican Republican but never made it got sunk by the hurricane joaquin crazy very sad for the crew.

[@bo4arrow]

that's not all Joaquin took. Must've taken your punctuation too!

[@TripSmith]

Oh wow! You do have some memories.... It's a great area....

[@cartopcake7699]

Awesome cant wait!

[@TripSmith]

Same here!

[@loganurquhart11]

Those C-Dorys are a perfect NW boat for the ocean and rivers up here. My dad has an Arima which is also built for the waters here off the Oregon coast and Columbia River. How many feet is your boat?

[@TripSmith]

I know the Arimas, nice boats. Mine is 22'

[@ag1382]

Your first stop in Lake George is very very close to Ocala National Forest. There is a large population of homeless living year round in the forest at camps they setup. Looks like some have moved into the Springs on derelict boats.

[@TripSmith]

Ah, that may be so. I did a truck camping trip in the Ocala Nat For and yes there were some homeless setups out there...

[@KEVIN88GT]

Trip. Great video as always! Consider taking the food out of your large Tupperware and not dipping your fork back into food that you're saving for later. You're introducing bacteria from your mouth into it. If you ever get stranded and need food to last more than a few days you may get sick.

[@TripSmith]

Thanks Kevin!!!That's interesting... I'm not really up to speed on that stuff but what your saying does sound logical....

[@Slimpickings1985]

Great job Trip! We enjoyed watching!

[@TripSmith]

Thanks so much!

[@bammersmith5993]

Looks by the shadow you have your ceiling fan going 😮😂😂😂😂.

[@dmoss1285]

Hey Trip you should get a pro level radar program on your phone. We use Radar Scope. I never use the actual forcast because they are wrong most of the time. The radar never lies.

[@TripSmith]

That probably wouldn't be a bad thing to have huh? Thanks for the info!

[@delmarwyatt1027]

Use to camp and fish near lemons bluff shad fishing as a kid.

[@TripSmith]

Hey cool!!!!

[@Momosassers]

I'd love to know what kind of sleeping bag you're using, it looks very comfy even during florida nights lol