Dan that was cool how ita done. As far as you wantting ideas all i can say is what i enjoy the most is how you and your wife cut up and make each other laugh thats what i like. Great episode.
@@FloridaFishingCouple I just remember you getting caught in storms that the new boat will be safer in. I commented then that you needed a bigger boat. Keep living the dream. Also, if you start seeing icebergs I believe we will all be in trouble!
Great news and video. I am a fisherman first, engineer 2nd. This hits all the right notes. Following you guys for years now and I love that you are getting the finer things in life. Hieko is going to move in with you guys!
So Dan ... Are you going to remove the Davits at some point? BTW, I enjoy your Florida Fishing Couple videos. Your and Miss Elizabeth's personalities and senses of humor bless me. Please keep up the good work. 🙂 Ok now ... Take me fishing ... lol
@@FloridaFishingCouple 🤣 it would have to be a big ass wand to have that much magic! Besides, maybe it’s better for the universe if there’s only one like you sir. 😝
Hey thanks mate! We really weren’t sure if anyone would be interested, but we never knew exactly how they were built so we thought we would show everyone how it was done. Thanks for subscribing and supporting the channel!
Very very Cool you guys .... I hope you guys enjoy it .... I know I would ... NOW !!!! LEts see some Video's of Fishing ... Not spearing but Fishing ....
Hey Dan, congratulations on the new boat! I’ve been watching you and Heiko now for a few weeks and love your content. Im currently a 1SG that’s is coming to the end of the trail and retiring in December after 21years so it’s great to see there is a life after the uniform comes off. I look forward to all the new content with the new boat.
Thanks Top! Appreciate your support and Your career service with the U.S. military (Army?) I can attest and assure you there is absolutely life “After Uncle Sam!” I look forward to corresponding together in the future.
That is so cool, Dan. We really enjoyed how you posted your video of the complete job. I often wondered how those lifts were installed. We planned to get a 10k lb lift installed until we were told 17 k here in Michigan. Yikes. Glad you got one to protect that beautiful new boat. Thanks for sharing.
@@FloridaFishingCouple no doubt, we were just down in the keys for a week and while fuel is expensive in North Alabama , it’s even more expensive down there. It was beautiful and we had a great time. Be safe and enjoy! Micky C
Thanks Cesar. Hope you have good luck in Marathon this year. Let me know if you like the CMOR maps. We are going to do a video review using the maps shortly.
So good to see this video. We ordered a 15k one from them too. Should be getting install mid Sept. Now I know what to expect. It appears the platform gets install to the I beams and not to the wall. Is that correct?
Yes, the platform is bolted to the beams with a bracket. It has been a real game changer for us. We can get out anytime with no effort. Congratulations on your purchase!
Maybe I missed something Dan but I didn’t see any kind of a padded surface for the boat hull to rest on. Is it resting directly on the aluminum runners?
So the aluminum brackets the boat rests on are covered with a poly composite material much like decking to avoid scratching the hull. The material will last much longer than the normal carpeting which tends to tear and wear thin over time. These should never have to be replaced.
Congratulations guys!!! I would love to have my boat in my backyard on the water. Could you at some point show how well the transom mount transducer is working with the twins, what kind it is, at speed, etc. I have a thru hull and thinking about putting one on my 27 Gamefish for side scanning and shallow water definition. Thanks, can’t wait for more videos on the new toy.
So, the transducer is a Totalscan. Has 83/200 Echo and Downscan and Sidescan built in. Learning how to use them all and will do a video review of the CMOR mapping system as well soon. Stay tuned!
Thanks for sharing. Now I know too! May I ask how much that cost? I want to guess 8500.00?? I will need one when we move down to the Keys in a few years!
So, depending on the size and weight of your boat will determine the overall cost of your lift. Our lift is 15k pounds - however a smaller boat may only need a 10k lift. Of course there are additional options such as high speed motors, aluminum bunks, walkway, and other add-ones that will affect the final cost.
Im in SWFL and actually am interested in installing a boat lift in my back yard canal and have no idea what the costs are. Can you tell us a range of price for a 10k pound lift like yours?
Do ours is a 15K lift: the boat is 28 feet. A 10k lift should run between 18-22k. Electric (210) and the permits are usually extra. Then their are options such as composite bunks, high speed motors, etc. that will cost you extra. You can your local installers and they will give you an estimate for free of course.
Nice job. Game changer. Would you mind providing a ballpark estimate of what it cost to install something like that? Not looking for your exact cost and know there are variables that can drive the cost up or down but is a job like yours 10k, 20k? I have no idea but some interest in getting one someday
Thank you for sharing. It is an amazing lift. Have you ever done a video of your community? I’ve stayed at key Largo Kampground a couple of times and your place reminded me of it
It is expensive but it's worth it. The boat on the saltwater all the time destroys it just spray her down on your once in awhile but great job great addition.👍👍👍
Dug a trench from the pole at the street and ran 220 all the way to the wall and then to the lift. It was quite an unexpected expense as well as a lot of work to get it done.
Sorry ok I have a small concern so the corners of that platform they installed is infact out not then the poles that let you know your close enough so they will go into your boat if your not expremely careful when there’s some weird weather look into that brother maybe screw on some rubber bumpers on those corners
So, it’s kind of an optical illusion. Because the main beams are set on an angle the boat is never closer than 8” from the platform and it is virtually impossible for the boat to come in contact with the edges of the platform itself.
Capt Dan, we would love to hear some of your stories from your days in the military. I was wondering what HP is your electric motor for the lift and if you could give us a ballpark figure of the total cost of this beautiful operation?
So we opted for the high speed motors rather than the normal ones. Truth is we could have went with the regular motors. The lift just takes a little less time with the high speed ones. Total cost without the electric hookup ( we had to have a trench dug) was close to 25k with the platform.
Dan, being the pessimist that I am, are you sure that your permits didn't go thru so quickly because of your YT channel and following? Yeah, I'm a half empty kinda guy.
I totally agree with you. Either a sympathetic subscriber helped out or it was divine intervention. No one in the area believed how quick we were approved.
@@FloridaFishingCouple well, congrats on the setup. So jealous. Coming down in October and would love for you show how to catch some mutton. We have a 28 ft. Cobia.
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Congratulations! New Lift, New Boat, new experiences just around the corner. The very Best to my most likable RUclipsrs.
Thank you sir! We definitely appreciate your support and comments. New video posted this morning…
Congrats !!
Also, Thank You for your Service to our Country !!!
Thank you Mike! Really appreciate that comment and hope you had a great 4th of July!
Congratulations Dan. Absolutely beautiful marvelous. I’m sure you’re proud.
The boat lift was the last piece of the puzzle. Now we can get some really great content. 😀
Congratulations mr Dan Dan You have a new lifting installation sir
We are loving the new lift John.
Congratulations 🎉❤😊
Thanks Jorge!
Great job Dan , editing,sound, subject Perfection !
Actually owe all of that to Elizabeth. She does all the editing. I just show up! Thanks for the great comment! 👍
Dan that was cool how ita done. As far as you wantting ideas all i can say is what i enjoy the most is how you and your wife cut up and make each other laugh thats what i like. Great episode.
Thank my friend. We really appreciate the positive vibe!
Congrats!! Great video like always
Thanks Branly! Appreciate the comment.
Enjoyed the install.
Thanks my friend!
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Stan!
New boat -New lift-Fantastic!
Another day in paradise! And, it’s almost lobster season!
I can't believe I missed this episode. Boat lift looks great.
It is def a game changer!
Lift looks great! stay safe and keep fishing!! 👍👍👊👊
Hey, thanks!
@@FloridaFishingCouple 👍👍
Congratulations on the new lift. That thing is going to make your life a lot easier.
It already has! We love it!
Congratulations🎊👏🏽
Thanks Roland!
Wow, totally cool!
Total Game Changer!
Absolutely Beautiful Dan !
Thanks Craig!!
That's so much better than leaving in the water. Like you said Davits are good for tiny boats only.
Yes, and the boat we had previously was always bottom painted so we never used the davits.
Epic man! I miss having a lift!
Dude, the lift is for real! First time ever and we are loving it.
Nice lift. Was nice to see how it gets installed. Thank you for taking us with you.
Do, we made this video because we really had no idea all it entailed. The permitting process was the worst part!
Congrats on the new lift. Thanks again a for the pictures at the lazy lobster last month. It was crazy to see yall walking in.
Thanks Edward! Great meeting you also.
Don’t have to worry about getting caught in storms anymore! That beautiful boat will keep you safe!
Well…I think we still have to worry about the bigger storms. Even the Titanic had to be wary of the weather and of course icebergs!
@@FloridaFishingCouple I just remember you getting caught in storms that the new boat will be safer in. I commented then that you needed a bigger boat. Keep living the dream. Also, if you start seeing icebergs I believe we will all be in trouble!
Looks great so happy for you guys. You sure deserve it. Now we can get to fishing. Let's go !!!
Thanks Fred. New fishing content on the way soon!
Great news and video. I am a fisherman first, engineer 2nd. This hits all the right notes. Following you guys for years now and I love that you are getting the finer things in life. Hieko is going to move in with you guys!
Don’t give Heiko any ideas!!😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
Sorry....but you know him, he's full of good ideas, bless him.
Looking forward to more fishing videos on your new boat. Really nice lift too.
Thanks! We have some new fishing content coming soon!
Congrats!! Really happy for you guys enjoy every second.. See you guys around in the area "Tight Lines".
Thanks Iran. Are you local?
@@FloridaFishingCouple I have a place in the area, which I visit on the weekends. Maybe one day we can fish together.
So stoked for you guys!
Thank you my friend. 👍
awesome work man!
Thanks Shane!
Very nice lift. I’m happy for you guys. Ready for some more great fishing videos!
Should have a fishing video out soon!! Stay tuned.
So Dan ... Are you going to remove the Davits at some point? BTW, I enjoy your Florida Fishing Couple videos. Your and Miss Elizabeth's personalities and senses of humor bless me. Please keep up the good work. 🙂 Ok now ... Take me fishing ... lol
Not sure about the davits at this point. I may want to pick up a small flats boat at some point and hang it on one of them.
That’s awesome! I wanna be like you when I grow up! 😂
Hmmmm…If only I had a magic wand 🪄
@@FloridaFishingCouple 🤣 it would have to be a big ass wand to have that much magic! Besides, maybe it’s better for the universe if there’s only one like you sir. 😝
Congrats you guys! What a cool addition to the new boat.
This had made life MUCH easier!
CONGRATS!
Thank you!
Very awesome very awesome love you guys I will keep watching your videos long as you put them out very awesome
Thanks Salty! Love the comment and we have some great content coming soon!
Dan what a fantastic video thanks so much for sharing we love watching your videos in Australia 👍👍
Hey thanks mate! We really weren’t sure if anyone would be interested, but we never knew exactly how they were built so we thought we would show everyone how it was done. Thanks for subscribing and supporting the channel!
Very very Cool you guys .... I hope you guys enjoy it .... I know I would ... NOW !!!! LEts see some Video's of Fishing ... Not spearing but Fishing ....
New content on the way next video promise!
WHOLEY MAKERAL! THAT'S ALOT OF WORK, PHEW...
More than we thought before we began the new adventures.
Hey Dan, congratulations on the new boat! I’ve been watching you and Heiko now for a few weeks and love your content. Im currently a 1SG that’s is coming to the end of the trail and retiring in December after 21years so it’s great to see there is a life after the uniform comes off. I look forward to all the new content with the new boat.
Thanks Top! Appreciate your support and Your career service with the U.S. military (Army?) I can attest and assure you there is absolutely life “After Uncle Sam!” I look forward to corresponding together in the future.
Started in the motor pool! My SGM!
Spent my entire career in transportation.
Good lookin lift!
My first tour was spent in Germany as a wheel vehicle mechanic then Fort Hood Texas. Much simpler times…
@@FloridaFishingCouple True statement Sergeant Major.
Between you and your partner in life captain for the trip you guys do phenomenal work I admire you deeply
Cannot thank you enough for that heartfelt comment. You and our subscribers are why we continue to make videos. Thanks for helping us get to 20k!!
That is so cool, Dan. We really enjoyed how you posted your video of the complete job. I often wondered how those lifts were installed. We planned to get a 10k lb lift installed until we were told 17 k here in Michigan. Yikes. Glad you got one to protect that beautiful new boat. Thanks for sharing.
We had a real fun time making the video. It took awhile because there were so many “ moving parts” to get to completion but we finally got it done!
Hey congrats here from Adam at Num Thai.
Hey Adam, thanks you so much. Hope to see you at Num Thai soon. Thanks for subscribing and commenting! 👍👍👍
@@FloridaFishingCouple my mom still there but I moved to Melbourne FL. Happy for you guys nonetheless!
We had ours put on last year and its been an absolute game changer!
Man, what a difference it has made. Before we had the boat in the water all the time but this is so much better. Hope you guys are doing well.
X-O-LENT!! Looks awesome!! Now, get rid of those old davits. The bases would make great gun mounts… maybe, a 20mm and a 50 cal. 😂😂
Love the idea of two 50 cal mounts to protect the castle from invading 🏴☠️ pirates!!
Congratulations to you both Sir. You’ve worked hard to get where you are so enjoy the rewards!
Micky C
Thanks Micky. Now we work for gas money!😂🤣😂
@@FloridaFishingCouple no doubt, we were just down in the keys for a week and while fuel is expensive in North Alabama , it’s even more expensive down there. It was beautiful and we had a great time.
Be safe and enjoy!
Micky C
Awesome 😎😎😎😎😎
Thanks Cesar. Hope you have good luck in Marathon this year. Let me know if you like the CMOR maps. We are going to do a video review using the maps shortly.
go ahead and live the dream......makes everything worth it.
Absolutely Bruce! The new boat and lift are awesome. We are back on the water again!
So good to see this video. We ordered a 15k one from them too. Should be getting install mid Sept. Now I know what to expect. It appears the platform gets install to the I beams and not to the wall. Is that correct?
Yes, the platform is bolted to the beams with a bracket. It has been a real game changer for us. We can get out anytime with no effort. Congratulations on your purchase!
Pretty cool
Makes life a lot easier!
So those old crane looking like things is how you hoisted up your boat before off the water? And if so are you removing them or keeping them too
We will probably keep them for the time being in case we ever get a jet ski or small bay skiff.
Maybe I missed something Dan but I didn’t see any kind of a padded surface for the boat hull to rest on. Is it resting directly on the aluminum runners?
So the aluminum brackets the boat rests on are covered with a poly composite material much like decking to avoid scratching the hull. The material will last much longer than the normal carpeting which tends to tear and wear thin over time. These should never have to be replaced.
Man! I really need 15K subscriber’s ! lol 😂 Looking good up in the Dan Man channel! Boat and lift looks great! 😎🤙🏼
Heading for 20k now! Looking for your support!!
What are the cranes for next to the lift you had installed
They are davits designed to lift and hold smaller boats.
Congratulations guys!!! I would love to have my boat in my backyard on the water. Could you at some point show how well the transom mount transducer is working with the twins, what kind it is, at speed, etc. I have a thru hull and thinking about putting one on my 27 Gamefish for side scanning and shallow water definition. Thanks, can’t wait for more videos on the new toy.
So, the transducer is a Totalscan. Has 83/200 Echo and Downscan and Sidescan built in. Learning how to use them all and will do a video review of the CMOR mapping system as well soon. Stay tuned!
Thanks for sharing. Now I know too! May I ask how much that cost? I want to guess 8500.00?? I will need one when we move down to the Keys in a few years!
He said 25 k pirate start saving
So, depending on the size and weight of your boat will determine the overall cost of your lift. Our lift is 15k pounds - however a smaller boat may only need a 10k lift. Of course there are additional options such as high speed motors, aluminum bunks, walkway, and other add-ones that will affect the final cost.
I always assumed they had to bring in a barge with a crane and a pile driver to drive those supports in the canal bed. That was impressive.
So did we. It was a real eye opener to watch this team in action. New respect when I see boat lifts anywhere now.
Congratulation Great video
Thanks William -always appreciate your comments.
Im in SWFL and actually am interested in installing a boat lift in my back yard canal and have no idea what the costs are. Can you tell us a range of price for a 10k pound lift like yours?
Do ours is a 15K lift: the boat is 28 feet. A 10k lift should run between 18-22k. Electric (210) and the permits are usually extra. Then their are options such as composite bunks, high speed motors, etc. that will cost you extra. You can your local installers and they will give you an estimate for free of course.
Boat looks sick on the lift brother…
I know. Sometimes I just stare at her. 😂
Nice job. Game changer. Would you mind providing a ballpark estimate of what it cost to install something like that? Not looking for your exact cost and know there are variables that can drive the cost up or down but is a job like yours 10k, 20k? I have no idea but some interest in getting one someday
Total was close to 25k but that was for an oversized lift for the 28 foot boat.
Thank you for sharing. It is an amazing lift.
Have you ever done a video of your community? I’ve stayed at key Largo Kampground a couple of times and your place reminded me of it
It is expensive but it's worth it. The boat on the saltwater all the time destroys it just spray her down on your once in awhile but great job great addition.👍👍👍
Changes the game; and like you said it was rough on the previous boat keeping her in the water all the time.
@@FloridaFishingCouple enjoy life Capt Dan. It's too short. Nice job
Interesting, but how did they get power there
Dug a trench from the pole at the street and ran 220 all the way to the wall and then to the lift. It was quite an unexpected expense as well as a lot of work to get it done.
Y’all should come to the Abaco islands in the Bahamas ???
We would love to!
Good
Yeah to Abaco islands is nice you would enjoy them and your wife ?
Sorry ok I have a small concern so the corners of that platform they installed is infact out not then the poles that let you know your close enough so they will go into your boat if your not expremely careful when there’s some weird weather look into that brother maybe screw on some rubber bumpers on those corners
So, it’s kind of an optical illusion. Because the main beams are set on an angle the boat is never closer than 8” from the platform and it is virtually impossible for the boat to come in contact with the edges of the platform itself.
very interesting procedure, probably could do without the background music though. great lift and beautiful boat. good luck with them
Thanks. We never knew what it entailed.
Was this custom to fit the width of your boat? Or is it universal?
So the lift is a 15k lift and the bunks are adjustable to whatever the width or the beam of the boat.
Aside of my other questions I have this one, won’t the bare aluminum gonna damage underneath your boat?
There is pads the boat sits on so no damage JT
So there is a poly composite material attached to the aluminum beams to protect the hull.
Rodger that!
Very good Dam , something that you will enjoy, mostly your boat will be safe in storms,, gongradulation,,
Thanks Ray. Appreciate the comment. 👍
What are all those crane looking things for?
Those are davits to raise the boat. They were in place before the boat lift was put in and we haven’t removed them yet.
What;s wrong with the lift that's already in place?
So we really didn’t trust the davits in place and with a Bost this long they didn’t provide the support the boat needed. The lift is perfect!
Capt Dan, we would love to hear some of your stories from your days in the military. I was wondering what HP is your electric motor for the lift and if you could give us a ballpark figure of the total cost of this beautiful operation?
So we opted for the high speed motors rather than the normal ones. Truth is we could have went with the regular motors. The lift just takes a little less time with the high speed ones. Total cost without the electric hookup ( we had to have a trench dug) was close to 25k with the platform.
Custom electric like the company that makes alternators
Yes, that sounds right.
😊👍👍
Yesssss!!
Dan, being the pessimist that I am, are you sure that your permits didn't go thru so quickly because of your YT channel and following? Yeah, I'm a half empty kinda guy.
I totally agree with you. Either a sympathetic subscriber helped out or it was divine intervention. No one in the area believed how quick we were approved.
@@FloridaFishingCouple well, congrats on the setup. So jealous. Coming down in October and would love for you show how to catch some mutton. We have a 28 ft. Cobia.