West End Bahamas Gulfstream Crossing to Florida in a 21 feet Crooked PilotHouse Parker Boat

[@lorrainestrickland6261]

We live on the northern coast of Quebec Canada on the Gulf of the St. Lawrence (Atlantic ocean). Boating is a big part of our life as well! Really enjoy your show! Have picked up a few tips as well 😁

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@lorrainestrickland6261 That is awesome, captain, and that is a great way to spend time with your family.And thank you for being part of my channel all the way from beautiful quebec

[@roger9453]

Hey Capt - great video....on the porthole window. Check the screws - Our Bertram had a window leak and it turned out the factory used two different types of metals - SS screws and aluminum windows.....Pissed me off for a long time! The only way we found out was when we were re-tinting the salon windows and the tint company told us....they changed the screws, cleaned it up and no leaks anymore! Its worth a try!

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@roger9453 Awesome, captain.I'm glad you fixed your window and definitely.I'm wanna look into it to see what is really going on with that window.Thank you for the awesome suggestion captain

[@SRT8DEMONGUY]

Good thing you have that enclosure... =)

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@SRT8DEMONGUY Yes it really helps especially having air conditioning is very comfortable

[@DTOM1776emg]

You deserve more subs👍

[@OutOnTheReef]

I appreciate that! cap 😊👍

[@captainrick9379]

It's a shame they don't put more pride & care into making that boat, It a nice design and a cool boat. But for that kind of money it would not take much for them to do it right the first time! Awesome trip and thanks for taking us along! 😎👍🌴⚓

[@OutOnTheReef]

Totally agree cap is sad for them and thanks for coming along mi trip cap see you on the next one 👍😁

[@RalphSanabria]

You just made me hungry with that sandwich. Very awesome video and one more thing I know you can fix these problems around your boat Everything going to be ok. 🇺🇸✨

[@OutOnTheReef]

@RalphSanabria You got it, Ralph.I have to learn to fix it or live with it.Thank you, it just made me a little upset.Thank you for watching and see you in the next video captain.

[@RalphSanabria]

@@OutOnTheReef No problem Captain catch you in the next video 🇺🇸✨

[@richardbeese7635]

I'm looking at the windows in your parker and thinking hmm I am going to look at Stiger Craft when I'm ready to retire my Grady, it definitely got nautical on the way home Skip I'm glad you made the crossing safely

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@richardbeese7635 Yes, captain.Look at other options before you go with his company.And thank you for coming along my trip and see you on the next one I hope you make a great decision on your new boat👍

[@richardbeese7635]

@@OutOnTheReef I love my boat it's the first year they came out with the cv2 hull, it's a tank I've refitted many things on her. The older I get the more I want the pilot house. I sometimes fish through December I follow the stripers up the Delaware bay all the way up and start right back the end of march. My brother in-law and I had ice in our beards, the shelter would be sweet

[@andrewfyakim525]

Hi Capt, Yes, you are awesome, and so is your wife! ☺.... It makes me sick you are having those water leaks. Ours only leaks through the Lewmar anchor windless hole; and that is a pet-peeve of mine! Our last boat had a couple leaks that took me years to fix. I removed ALL the windows and hatches, and resealed them with thick butyl like they seal car and RV windows with. That worked for us.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@andrewfyakim525 Very sad that we have to do those types of fixing that the job belongs to the manufacturers. It's sad that Harley, no company takes pride on their work. But we'll keep going and we do adjustments to fix set ourselves, so we can keep enjoying our boats.Thanks for watching captain and have an awesome night

[@TrayJones832]

Excellent day!🎉

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@TrayJones832 Thanks, captain.It's great to be back home and thank you for coming along my trip

[@sonetcom]

Man what a weather man glad you made it safe

[@OutOnTheReef]

@sonetcom thanks cap. And I was watching your fishing video ,you need a action camera or a cell phone holder so you can get better angles of your videos , I know with time you will improve the Sonetcom Channel 😉👍⚓️saludos

[@sonetcom]

@@OutOnTheReef you are correct captain first time doing this bottom fishing alone, I do have a cell holder stand probably will use it thanks again captain

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@sonetcom anytime cap. And keep enjoying the beautiful ocean cap😉👍🛥

[@rolandvance6663]

👍🏼👍🏼Safe crossing

[@OutOnTheReef]

thanks cap. and see you on the next video cap.👍

[@francus7227]

Thumb tapping to feed the algorithm monsters 👍.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@francus7227 thanks cap. And yes is hungry 😁👍

[@perfectfitboating]

Darn Capt! What a shame the windows are still leaking. Make sure that coring material isn’t getting wet Capt! You’ll have a bigger problem on your hands in the future. Thanks for taking us along! 🛥️🤙🌊

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks for the tips! cap i will look into it 👍👌

[@johngranato2673]

Fantastic!

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@johngranato2673 thanks cap

[@neighborlyfiend1484]

Safe travels Cap!

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@neighborlyfiend1484 thanks buddy

[@FMorgigno1]

I love your channel but you should have bought a Steigercraft! Similar design to your boat but built MUCH better.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@FMorgigno1 The reason I didn't buy one of those boats was because they didn't have a dealer in florida

[@robertrios9982]

Prop Clear! Let's eat this conch salad! 😀

[@OutOnTheReef]

@robertrios9982 lol it taste great cap, You need to try 1 day.You love it

[@TrayJones832]

I like your boat rant 😅

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@TrayJones832 thanks Tray🤣

[@GingerNinja68]

Great video captain. Thank you for highlighting Parker boats as poor workmanship

[@OutOnTheReef]

@GingerNinja68 is sad is such a nice boat to have poor quality and thanks for watching captain

[@dmdstar698]

Amazing, Capt! Thanks for sharing this journey - great food and love that Corona! You may have to consider "parking" Parker in the future. Do they ever reach out to you for support?

[@OutOnTheReef]

@dmdstar698 no cap they are hurting now for money I quess , That's why they probably have not contacted me and thank you for watching captain.You're awesome viewer of my channel☕️☕️☕️👍

[@poozknuckle]

Bacon seasoned Fish. That's has to be delicious!

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@poozknuckle Yes captain anything what bacon is better

[@ratfinkron5793]

Great vid Capt. Parker really needs to look at your boat and fix it especially how many people are buying Parker because of you and Ive been looking at some myself

[@OutOnTheReef]

@ratfinkron5793 Maybe 1 day, captain.Maybe 1 day and thanks for watching.I hope you get a nice non crooked pilot house one day 😁👍🛥

[@Cammo-vp1gl]

Hey Capt, well, the Florida job opportunity didn’t happen. Looks like I’m staying in Australia for a while longer so you better keep making these videos so I can live vicariously through you! 😁👍🏻🍺🍺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@Cammo-vp1gl Sorry to. Hear about that, buddy. But hopefully, in the future, you can make the move and no worries. I will keep making these videos. Thanks for watching.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@Cammo-vp1gl 😉👍⚓️🛥☕️

[@Cammo-vp1gl]

@@OutOnTheReef thanks mate. I’m loving the extra video drops you’re doing too. Keep at it 👍🏻🎣🛥💨🍺🍺🇦🇺

[@OutOnTheReef]

@Cammo-vp1gl thanks cap.and soon I may have a new upgrade 😉👍⚓️and hope you in the future can come here to Florida so you can see my Caribbean water cap 😉👍

[@bubbleobill267]

Windows out and butyl tape em back in. I did it on my Sharkcat up here in Darwin Australia. We get the monsoon season every year and not a drop co es through!.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@bubbleobill267 great idea cap. I will definitely look into that and thanks for the great idea cap. Navigate safe 👍🛥⚓️

[@cWatts-zv3oo]

You are one smart cap'n!Cap'n! It may be crooked, it may leak....but the times you have had are second to none!

[@OutOnTheReef]

lol cap, you are so right i was just upset at that moment but now im ok 😁👍

[@kochykoo]

You finally running home for those blueberry pancakes ain't 😂😂😂

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@kochykoo Yes, captain.I ran out of blueberry pancakes and beer so back to my house.I go for refueling😁👍🛥

[@kochykoo]

@@OutOnTheReef well buy a brewing kit and make your own beer onboard and stock up on pancake mix and blueberries. You might want a bigger fridge and freezer to take to while your stocking up on silicone 😉😉😉

[@davidhumphries9182]

👍

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@davidhumphries9182 😉⚓️👍🛥

[@jeffreypinder9398]

That "filet of fish" looks much better than the fast-food restaurant you mentioned indiscreetly. That must be the "Bayliner" of the pilothouse boats. Glad to see you back in the U.S. Captain. So you used "Momma's" credit card? Hilarious.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@jeffreypinder9398 lol cap yes I used her card but she won't notice 😂 and yes better then the restaurant ,and Ballinger is a great comparison but my Crooked PilotHouse is just a little better then the Bayliner😁👍🛥

[@jeffreypinder9398]

@@OutOnTheReef I def your boat is better than a Bayliner. I worked on many with the Force outboard motors...junk.

[@linehauler208]

Why are your screens always flickering? You could have a grounding problem! Otherwise, I love your videos!

[@OutOnTheReef]

@linehauler208 hello cap. That always happens wen you record a computer screen but wen im looking at it dosent do that, thanks for watching cap

[@johnschieffelin3226]

Good crossing. It looks like your windows are closed when you're underway. Do you keep the generator and A/C on while you do the crossing? Is there a risk of salt water spray hitting the generator and causing damage?

[@OutOnTheReef]

@johnschieffelin3226 Yes, captain.Now I always run the air conditioning.And the generator has no problems because I Whether proof it , You can look at my channel , I show How I did that And if you look at the position of the generator The way I installed it it shows you that hardly any water hits it

[@JimWILLIAMS-r3g]

You should contact about the issues you have had with the boat. Parker has been sold and the new owners might want your input on quality.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@JimWILLIAMS-r3g thanks cap. And who is that owner 🤔

[@OutOnTheReef]

@user-gj6th9so7d I'm surprised the new owner hasnot herd about this problems from my channel

[@oh-brothers]

The windows on the crooked pilot house that are leaking probably should have come with 'self-draining'. The only solution is to either seal them up permanently or come up with a drip pan and hose system to collect the water and direct it to wherever you want it to go. And yes it would have helped if the manufacturer had them installed correctly.

[@OutOnTheReef]

very true cap. the employees needed to take pride on their workmanship 👍

[@FRZNTYM1]

Nice trip Captain. Question regarding insurance for the boat outside of coastal waters of US. Do you find it hard to get insurance for the boat while you are in transit to the Bahamas and while you are there? Thanks.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@FRZNTYM1 Hello, captain and thank you for watching and as far as insurance.You do not have coverage at the Bahamas.On a small craft like mine.It has to be big with twin engines to get coverage.Or you can do a flotilla with a group and be covered captain👍 But you have to let the insurance know you making a flotilla

[@danc9440]

Another great Video Captain. Curious, does Parker ever reach out to you about your ongoing issues ?? I am sure you are committed to the Crooked Pilot House at this point, with all your upgrades, but have you ever considered switching over to another manufacturer ? I wish Grady White made a Pilot house but you would have to do a custom build! Maybe they would be open to stepping up, since you make such fantastic videos and reach some many viewers.......

[@OutOnTheReef]

@danc9440 His greatly white is awesome brand and great haul performance ride And no they have not, I think they treat me like the black sheep of the family😂🤣

[@romanmaimo1468]

You must look at the weather forecast cause I did the same crossing in December and lost an engine with 10 to 15 foot waves

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@romanmaimo1468 wow cap. And what engines do you have and horsepower?

[@AVMAR]

Hey Capt. Any plans of getting the starlink mini for these long trips?

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@AVMAR I would love to but i'm still getting information on how it works on the boat

[@seapine99]

I don't blame you at all for calling out the company for their poor quality issues on your boat. Marine safety is very important and we expect boat manufacturers to build a quality product and stand behind it when things go wrong. Those leaks should not be happening! Through-hull and windows. Not safe at all!

[@OutOnTheReef]

@seapine99 Yes, I agree, captain and especially the Parker corporation. I think they were hurting for money. And they sold the brand to another company, but they still have the North Carolina facility.

[@AC89-o9n]

At this point if you are planning to keep the boat i think it would be better to do your research, get new port hole windows from a known quality brand, do the same with the sliding windows and replace and seal them with the proper sealant instead of patching the issue with silicone. Its not gonna be cheap, it might not be easy, its not gonna be pretty and it sucks that you have to eat it but if done right, it will probably give you peace of mind and help retain the resale value a bit better. It pains me cuz I'm a fan of every and any small pilothouse boat.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@AC89-o9n This is crazy, captain and that will cost so much money.And when I purchase this pilot house , I was so happy thinking that I got a possible quality boat build but everything came coaching cap. And the manufacturer just wanted to take advantage of me and not replace my exact boat but is ok they have to live with this problem too like I'm 👍🛥⚓️

[@thelifeoffastony1157]

Didn't you replaced and re caulk the window seal a while ago.. 🤔.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@thelifeoffastony1157 Yes but now that i'm hitting rough seas the water is going to be aluminum bracket from the outside and the manufacturer did not cock it inside the frame

[@gus1537]

Your the reason My money would go to Boston Whaler and never a Parker, thanks Capt.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@gus1537 Great choice captain and yes you're getting a good quality boat with boston wailers I think that take more pride on board building

[@michaelhurchalla2100]

Dude I love your videos, but as a experienced boater and sailor of 50 years. One thing you need to learn is 2 motors is better than One😮 Wize up before you have a tragic situation.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@michaelhurchalla2100 Very true, captain, but I am a sailor on the budget. And I can't afford a Crooked Pilothouse with two engines 🤣 And thanks for watching captain

[@Ryan-jx4vh]

@@OutOnTheReefJust have an Epirb. 💯

[@Cammo-vp1gl]

Yeah yeah, we hear about redundancy all the time. Fact is two engines, double the maintenance, lower fuel efficiency and more weight compared to a single of same HP. Not everyone can afford a twin set-up and not all boat manufacturers offer it on their boats. I just make sure I keep my single rig in tip top condition. Oh, and make sure it’s a Japanese outboard, none of that American garbage. Twice I’ve been towed and both occasions it was Mercruiser junk.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@Cammo-vp1gl Cammo you are so right ,in my early days I had to be towed by Coast Guard because a Mercruicer inboard too and I had e Mercury Outboard that gave me nothing but problem, No like you said japanese brands are more reliable like 96 percent reliable Is ben 9 years For me. Doing this trips and never had a problem with yamaha, And yes a lot of manufacturers don't make boats for 2 engines like my size, And we don't have the money for bigger boats.So having japanese engine is the way to go

[@OutOnTheReef]

@Ryan-jx4vh yes that is your life support 😉👍⚓️

[@Team_Rubio]

Hello Capt. I would love to speak to you for a few minutes. Long time Sub. I owned a Robalo CC. How can we get in touch?

[@OutOnTheReef]

@Team_Rubio hello cap. And thanks for being a awesome viewer and supporter of my channel I will contact you on your KZbin channel 👍🛥

[@robertj.mallonjr.9790]

How much did you pay for the boat?

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@robertj.mallonjr.9790 this boat is 100k cap look it up in their website and with a 200hp engine is 110k

[@apollo2010ism]

he paid $20k

[@OutOnTheReef]

@apollo2010ism lol yes that's my upgrades😂🤣

[@yumyum408]

Do u ever get worried someone will try 2 come on your boat at night when u r asleep and anchored? I guess i watch 2 much 'true crime' videos. But i think i would be nervous being so remote.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@yumyum408 You have a good point but. It's all good at the bahamas captain

[@jcsrealtymanagement1818]

Manufacturers and the dealers should be ashamed of themselves.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@jcsrealtymanagement1818 I agree cap. But they are very fast on taking your 💰 hard earn money

[@jamesdewart1772]

I’d rate that a $45 max but then again you got this dumb economy. The good times your are having and I’m not are priceless. The food I want to fight you for you can keep the boat expenses lol

[@OutOnTheReef]

lol thanks cap for watching

[@TroyWright-h2e]

Dude….. the mask is weird. I’m out!

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@TroyWright-h2e Thanks for stopping by watching my channel captain

[@colleendaloisio4900]

❤🎣🛥🌴 Did you buy the boat new or used from a dealer or used from private seller? I hope you got a good deal when you bought it, seems like its got a lot of problems, but no problems catching fish. ❤love the videos

[@OutOnTheReef]

@colleendaloisio4900 😆 lol and ues I purity new and no deal just a dife Ted purchased but I will learn to live with it