Weeki Wachee River | Riverhawk B60

[@coryboyd7958]

AWESOME

[@lawrencefranck9417]

I never seen a snake oh there’s a snake. 6:40 😂

[@OverlandFlorida]

Haha.

[@sharonanspach2734]

that was awesome!

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thank you!

[@MiamiMattOutdoors]

Great episode brother! I look forward to visiting that gorgeous river one day! Keep up the great work :)

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@TheRuffusMD]

thanks for not putting music in your videos... natural sounds is always best you tube videos tend to be way over produced GREAT VIDEO

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thank you so much!

[@paulb351]

Amen

[@joannegriffin]

I was just loving the sound of the motor in the water, the wavelets lapping alongside the boat. I was in a deep reverie just hearing that sound again. I miss #RiverRat life in Florida.

[@justdoingit.43]

I canoed the weeki wachee about 30 plus years ago it was so beautiful and there was nobody out there on that River at that time.

[@OverlandFlorida]

I've kayaked it more than a few times. It is one of the most scenic rivers around. It's a mad house during the summer time.

[@eddieortiz3455]

Can you tell me where to get this boat

[@OverlandFlorida]

Facebook marketplace. I paid $3000.

[@parkerardes5859]

Where did you get the boat and how much did it cost

[@OverlandFlorida]

Facebook marketplace and $3000.

[@cndngal27]

what time of day were you guys here to avoid all the inexperienced kayakers? every time I go here I just see people crashing kayaks all day long.

[@OverlandFlorida]

Monday's or Wednesday's at 10am.

[@dustinmittel348]

What happened to the camper ?

[@OverlandFlorida]

Which one? Ron has the black camper now and I sold the truck camper.

[@dustinmittel348]

@@OverlandFlorida man that truck camper was sweet A.C. and you could still pull the little boat and do some camping .

[@davidcummings6299]

What happened to the honda

[@OverlandFlorida]

Nothing. I just wanted a newer engine.

[@davidcummings6299]

Overland Florida makes sense I also saw you up graded to the cooler foam on the decks I’ve installed this Eva foam many times … keep it covered it’s nice but it Gets UV damage. I wish I could find a nice fishing boat like this out here in Arizona..

[@OverlandFlorida]

@@davidcummings6299 you are correct. My Eva foam is already showing signs of wear only after a few months. Oh well.

[@davidcummings6299]

Overland Florida but it’s great on the toes .

[@Tomtom13137]

so ure telling me my wellcraft fishermen 180 would be too big for that spring ?

[@OverlandFlorida]

Depends what it drafts.

[@joannegriffin]

Just a short walk into the jungle next to Hospital Hole is a spring. As kids, one of our chores was to take a 5-gallon water jug there, tie a rope around the neck of it, and fill it up. That would sit in an old water-cooler and provide us water for the weekend at our fish camp. We walked to Rogers Park down that little rock-paved road next to the entrance, as our camp was on the canal to the right of the park. I know every curve of that river! #RiverRat Rogers Park was an untended beach back then and a fair paradise for eight kids and their friends to enjoy all summer long. We had a boat house and dock because the nearest boat launch was down in Hernando.

[@OverlandFlorida]

What great memories! Thanks for sharing.

[@kboi4life]

there was a little snake bottom left corner at 6:40

[@OverlandFlorida]

Good catch.

[@NYRAPTOR6]

That is so awesome! Nice boat too! Snake @ 6:40 swimming towards the boat!!!!

[@OverlandFlorida]

Dude how did I miss that? Lol. Good catch.

[@carlosrodriguez4684]

Talking bout snakes 6:41

[@OverlandFlorida]

Isn't that crazy. I never saw that when I was filing it.

[@floridaaerialmedia]

I grew up swimming this river. I love living so close. if you like drone sunset videos of this area in 4k, check me out.

[@OverlandFlorida]

I've actually watched a number of your videos before this! Great work!

[@rudeboy1127]

Been on the river once, never saw any manatees unfortunately

[@OverlandFlorida]

Winter months are the best times.

[@Pablo_R17]

Can a Mako Pro Skiff 17 make it all the way there?

[@OverlandFlorida]

Definitely.

[@melweeks2416]

"Haven't seen any snakes or alligators".....famous last words. Was laughing when I saw the snake at 6:41 swimming towards you. Thank you for the video!

[@OverlandFlorida]

I totally didn't see it haha.

[@Whalermansteve84]

I was just kayaking there a few weeks ago. Apparently the state park is shut down for good

[@OverlandFlorida]

I'm sure they will open it back up. They loved the money it generated.

[@Whalermansteve84]

@@OverlandFlorida I hope so

[@f86sabjf]

Check your registration numbers . The first two letters and the last two are supposed to have at least one letter space between them and the center section. Don’t ask me how I know . Got a ticket for that one.

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thanks. They will always find a reason. I get stopped once a week some summers.

[@davemyers7507]

I worked at WW with the mermaids

[@OverlandFlorida]

That's awesome!

[@TheKrisg50]

What a lovely way to spend an afternoon.

[@laurelj.5975]

Great video!! I live in Southern California and my dream is to spend several months traveling Florida.

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thank you for watching. You could easily spend a few months here.

[@garywolfe4504]

Oh Wow. The manatee views were spectacular. I just bought a 3.5hp merc for my 10' Pelican Scorpio and launched at Rogers Park, bout 3 wks ago. Made it to within about a mile of the headspring and to the northernmost spot on the river, according to my google maps. Then went down to the Mud River before turning around, Had hoped to go to the next 2+ miles to the BayPort launch, but self control got the better of me. (Boat too small and 3.5hp won't plane). Started out with my extension handle going upriver, but upon meeting kayakers, decided I needed to sit next to the motor, so that I could switch to Neutral quickly and have a shorter turning radius. Great video of yours, Thanks !

[@WayneMickel]

It is a nice river I live near the Rainbow river which is also a spring-fed river in the same area it is so nice to win in the crystal clear water all year long and Crystal River is not far away and it has a lot of manatees then there is Homosassa which has tons of manatees but gators are everywhere if you see them or not which is why they don't want dogs in the park where the public goes swimming

[@OverlandFlorida]

I'm familiar with all those areas! I love Homosassa.

[@robertthomas1569]

@@OverlandFlorida I live in Homosassa from Ft Lauderdale...love it here

[@webstermediasolutions8976]

Where did you buy your boat? I love it!!!

[@OverlandFlorida]

Facebook market place. Look up riverhawk or gheenoe.

[@sctenz]

Good ole Bayport! I launch my kayak there a lot. Had no idea hospital hole was 140ft deep. Thanks for sharing.

[@davebardo8122]

think i might get me one of those.....looks like fun......thanks

[@bryanhilburn3698]

That’s what I love . Great job . I’m gonna do this trip. Soon

[@jrcalsurf]

What a cool place. gonna add that to the bucket list!

[@OverlandFlorida]

You should!

[@tilapia101]

That area is nice wish they would fix the Bayport Fishing Pier

[@OverlandFlorida]

Yeah, I noticed it was blocked off.

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks for sharing your video. Interesting!

[@netposerx]

That dog is cool.

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thanks!

[@jerrysweet9385]

Wished you had covered Rogers Park more completely. Cost to use the ramp?They have a credit card terminal to pay to launch. Number of parking spaces? Bathroom facilities? Swimming area? Kayak Launch? Places to eat? And then you get to Bayonet Point. Bathroom facilities? Kayak launch? Parking? (crude, where ever it will fit, but it's free) Fishing pier? I'm hoping that future videos will be more informational. :-)

[@OverlandFlorida]

Yes to everything. Roger's park is $5 to park. Very limited parking. 20 spots.

[@timothyroden3029]

Awesome machine we Just moved to brooksville from ohio just bought a jon and a canoe was going to go on our canoe here do they allow canoes there Without motors were did you get that boat its awesome is that what they call a gheenoe im old and dont know whats what down here yet lol

[@OverlandFlorida]

You can put in a canoe here without a motor. This is a Riverhawk B60 I got off Facebook marketplace for $3000. It's just like a gheenoe.

[@freeravenadventures6925]

Cool little river cruiser, but you need to look at Canopy options for it.... That Florida Sun will beat you to death right quick. Will be unbearable in the summer months

[@OverlandFlorida]

Yeah, I've been boating my whole life. It was too hot 2 months ago.

[@andys4971]

So so so clear compared to the waters up here in Indiana. I love taking day and river camp trips down the white river in the summer but it just doesn’t hold a match to that, wowsers!

[@OverlandFlorida]

It sure is very unique.

[@scoobysreellife4259]

Are the monkeys still out there on the river?

[@OverlandFlorida]

They are on the silver river.

[@scoobysreellife4259]

@@OverlandFlorida that's cool I remember going to the WWR as a kid and the monkeys being on that tree on the river. I haven't been there in years and only live in aripeka. It's really sad to see how much everything has changed and not all for the better

[@OverlandFlorida]

@@scoobysreellife4259 I had no idea there were monkeys on WWR.

[@scoobysreellife4259]

@@OverlandFlorida yes sir there used to be they were part of the river boat attraction that used to be there before it was state owned.

[@scoobysreellife4259]

I used to go in the late 80s early 90s when I was a kid

[@CoryGrywalskiProject]

Really digging your content!! Also I have a clone of your dog!! It's nuts how similar they are!!

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thanks, we love taking that little boat out. We try to take the dogs with us wherever we go.

[@annamarie283]

Are you suppose to have a motorized boat on that river? Wouldn’t it pollute the water?

[@OverlandFlorida]

Yes you can have a motor boat in the river.

[@clifftyler3482]

Glad I found your channel. I spend a lot of time in the Tampa area end of Jan thru March. 2020 I was thinking of driving and brining some camping gear so this channel is going to be a big help in finding places to go.

[@OverlandFlorida]

You're welcome. I'm glad you found it.

[@AdventuresWithDaniel]

I'm craving some FL sun!! It snowed just two days ago here in Colorado. I'm over the cold...People keep telling me it's global warming but summer is taking eternity to come this year! That river looks amazing BTW!

[@OverlandFlorida]

I know how you feel. I frequent Nederland, Boulder and Denver pretty often. I'll send some warm vibes your way.

[@AdventuresWithDaniel]

@@OverlandFlorida Nice! Next time you're in this neck of the woods, lemme know!!

[@truenaturestormers2525]

Super boat trip I grew up in Christmas and do miss Fl , so I am glad to see what you do. Thanks brother. 009

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thanks for the comment. I was just in Christmas 2 weeks ago.

[@travelingwithrick]

I did not see one kayaker in your video. That's amazing any day of the week. Yes, forget weekends. Did you try the rainbow river? Is that a ghenoee? Thanks

[@OverlandFlorida]

Yes, Nicole and I have been very lucky. We were at the rainbow river last week. It's a Riverhawk B60.

[@travelingwithrick]

@@OverlandFlorida thanks

[@joannegriffin]

In all my years growing up at Weeki Wachee, we never saw manatees. We'd see them up at Crystal River, but never in WW.

[@Oceangirl15]

That looks like a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing. I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thank you for watching!

[@dmgolub1]

Really good video. How about more boating videos?

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thanks for watching. I'll start again once I buy a new boat.

[@jeffconley6366]

what a beautiful river. I lived in Florida for 16 years and never saw it. FYI, sitting on the bow with your legs hanging over is called bow riding and is against the law. It is unsafe and you can be ticketed for it. If the person fell off, they could go under the boat and into the propeller.

[@OverlandFlorida]

It's a beautiful area for sure. A change passed by the Florida Legislature in the winter 2016 session “redefines the definition of careless operation” of a vessel, said Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spokesman Rob Klepper. The law, HB 703, drops former rule language that said “bow riding or riding on the gunwale or transom where no seating is provided” can be defined by FWC enforcement officers as a violation constituting careless or reckless boat operation. New language says an act of careless operation must pose a threat to “another person outside the vessel.” That means bow-riding is allowed since the definition would not apply to a passenger who falls overboard and is in danger of getting hit by the boat’s hull or propeller.

[@jeffconley6366]

@@OverlandFlorida Thanks for the update. Not sure if the USCG will see it that way?

[@mikeclassing5263]

So beautiful you are blessed to live in such a wonderful place and to be able to enjoy it , great video .

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thank you so much. We love Florida and try to experience all the beauty here.

[@GOODINDAWOODS]

Is most of that river deep enough for a pedal kayak?

[@OverlandFlorida]

Definitely.

[@bradleythompson5999]

I’m sure I saw you traveling the other day, around the airport. Hope you had fun.

[@OverlandFlorida]

Tampa airport?

[@be_curious2day]

What type of boat?

[@OverlandFlorida]

Riverhawk B60. Same as Gheenoe Classic.

[@be_curious2day]

Thanks! Love the videos...i’m new to central Florida and your videos speeds up my learning curve on where to primitive camp.

[@thewanderingwelder2804]

Any boat camping videos coming up?!

[@OverlandFlorida]

Most likely. I had a bad experience last time. But I know some pretty good spots.

[@scottf.5472]

Great video, river looks amazing! Love the boat too

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thanks! It's a beautiful river for sure.

[@jayjansen7533]

Where in FL is that river or cannel

[@OverlandFlorida]

West Florida. Just Google Weeki Wachee.

[@leecheever903]

Enjoy your videos.

[@OverlandFlorida]

Thank you Lee.

[@MrSdemino]

What was depth of river?

[@OverlandFlorida]

Between 8 inches and a couple feet.

[@lidijabruner5473]

Do we have to watch for snakes?

[@OverlandFlorida]

Yes.

[@kevinsandells9933]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks

[@OverlandFlorida]

You're welcome.

[@scottcriss3385]

What kind of boat do you have?

[@OverlandFlorida]

River Hawk B60

[@50shadesofblue24]

Hey what is your front trolling motor mount?

[@OverlandFlorida]

Stick anchor.

[@50shadesofblue24]

Overland Florida I know but is it home made or done by a company? Works well! We live on the Weeki if your ever around again. We fish mostly

[@OverlandFlorida]

@@50shadesofblue24 I believe the brand might be stick it. It doesn't look home made and was on the boat when I bought it. Nicole and I go like every month on a Tuesday or Thursday to weeki Wachee.

[@50shadesofblue24]

Overland Florida Nice thanks. We are usually out there on Sundays because that’s the only day I have off. Are you guys going scalloping this year? It’s about three weeks away. Your boat we do perfect

[@OverlandFlorida]

@@50shadesofblue24 yes we will be! I think we are going out of Homosassa. I have a friend with a river house there. I can't wait. Nicole has never been before.

[@markmoore3573]

What boat ramp is that?

[@OverlandFlorida]

Roger's boat ramp is the one I used.

[@markmoore3573]

@@OverlandFlorida yes I heard you say it after I had asked. You think I would be good in a 17T pathfinder down that river?

[@OverlandFlorida]

@@markmoore3573 depends how much it drafts. But you could do a majority of the river at high tide. There's bigger boats on that river.

[@markmoore3573]

@@OverlandFlorida it runs pretty shallow. Thanks for the response.

[@OverlandFlorida]

@@markmoore3573 you should be fine then.

[@jigginwithgeorge1119]

The saying take a chill pill doesn’t apply to Einstein lol

[@OverlandFlorida]

No, poor guy.

[@captainjocassee]

Headed there next week with the ski. Won’t be going full throttle tho 🏁

[@OverlandFlorida]

Have fun. I need to get back out there.

[@LiveeyePhoto]

Very nice setup, I wonder if the boat ramp is still open since the virus

[@OverlandFlorida]

I never closed. I was hping like once a week.