Okeechobee Waterway: Day Five Almost Home
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- It's time to turn north towards Tampa. And home. But first Mike and Marty have to steer MV Good Times through some open water and risk getting caught in a storm with damaged propellers...
I love watching all these lake Okeechobee video a good boat trip that looks like fun and spending all this time out instead of at home watching tv!
Love the boat trip videos Marty! For all those wanting fishing videos...give Marty time....he is trying to get a business up and going so we can go visit him and support our friend! Once that business gets going, we'll all have the chance to see Marty and enjoy his world as our time and funds allow.
Marty, You were rolling through my piece of the gulf! I live in Rotonda near Englewood and Manasota Key, and YES! These are "fishy waters". Lemon Bay, and the many mangrove edges, the numerous small islands, oyster beds, creeks...This is a kayak and SUP anglers dream spot. It is teaming with all kinds of wildlife thanks to the many preserve areas here and the strong conservation ethic of the people who fish here, both sportsmen and commercial fishermen. Hope to you come back this way soon! See you on the water!
I'll join you for it!
Stumbled upon this little adventure series of yours accidentally by way of your boat build, and what a pleasant and companionable ride it has been! Like being there yourself - in the company of two nice, balanced guys, letting rivers, tide, and time flow by. Exciting and relaxing at the same time - that's a rarity! Perfectly matched the single malt Scotch I enjoyed while watching ...
And you are very discreet and tasteful about the background music, too.
This is a RUclips gem.
Thank you!
Great video , i really love boats , i love that rocking feeling you get when you come on land & you've been on the boat for a while , & you stand there & think to yourself , can anyone else see me rocking ? Hahaha .
Love that Bimini top!
Hey man Ive been a follower since the beginning and I miss the old days of fishing vids and reviews. I know your a busy man but don't forget us old school followers who are here for reviews and actual FISHING. I know your up and coming but don't forget those who brought you to the dance..
that's how you pay the bills....
He's trying to start a business, do his job doing whatever for Pelican, keep his boat running, and he still manages to bring us videos. I'm sure he'd love to be out on the water. Be patient. The old videos will come
What? Last I checked, the KonTiki and boat life is going on over two years, so it's a been a pillar of his channel during the rapid subscriber growth period. That's why I sub'd. There's literally a bazillion fish videos on RUclips to get one's jollies off, but only a handful of Okeechobee crossing videos. I think he can post what he wants.
Marty is the man
amen...no offense but I prefer u do fishing kind of boring on your trip.
watching at work right now because I couldn't wait until I got home.
One thing I really liked about my brother’s Nantai 37 sailboat was the 35 HP Volvo three cylinder diesel engine. We would put 50 gallons in the fuel tank and cruise for weeks without refueling. And some days we motored for six or eight hours. It sipped fuel!
Thanks for the calming episodes. We recently relocated to mid atlantic state and thanks to your videos we miss the tampa area even more now.
Wish I could give it more thumbs up Marty
Thanks for the videos! I do miss the diy stuff!!!
The best fishing in my life took place at Boca Grande! Amazing place~
Great videos. I’ve rented pontoon boats from that marina you stopped in at Venice. I’ll be making that trip from NY in another few years or so when We retire.
Hey Marty and Mike: Beautifully captured and described. Gave us viewers the true feelings of "being along for the ride".
I used to live on the caloosahatchee river right off of 41 that was an awesome video brought back memories now I'm back in Michigan where the weather sucks
Wish I could find your pass through Ft Myers and through the ICW. Beautiful place, Lott’s or dolphins, many good times there!!!
Why did y'all not fix the prop in Moore Haven? I don't know if I missed that part?
I've watched five videos trying to find out if they ever fix the damn boat. That has to be bad for the boat?
Probably using a lot more fuel running the damaged prop too.
Thanks for taking us with you.. awesome journey.
Excellent boat for cruising (even with damaged props)!! You have everything you need as you pointed out. I have OCD in that everything has to work - all you need to do is dry dock her and clean the hull and replace the props. Oh yeah - fix that bow rail!!!!
I live in Venice. It was awesome to all of the spots I commonly go to in this video. One pier you passed, the Englewood pier, is one of my favorite spots. Another spot is where we used to keep our boat. The marina towards the end I commonly get shrimp at. So awesome. Another spot after this you will pass is an Island called Snake Island. It is a very cool spot. Keep up the sweet videos Marty! 🐟
Also I can't believe I have just watch part 1 till now non stop so you have had my attention for longer than I thought. Good job
Zoff, another great video and nice change of pace from the norm. Thanks man!
Z... I’ve really enjoyed your documentary about the journey. Makes me a little jealous and wishing for a day I could take an adventure on a boat. Life is short, so having the opportunity to do something like this is a wonderful thing.
Very nicely done. Your videos really give the flavor of a water journey.
I don't think I would want to miss it for the world, bent prop and all. Thanks
Pine Island Sound! You are right by, well, actually past Sanibel and Captiva. Vacationed there for 20+ Years....
Awesome video .. always enjoy watching these cool updates on everything .
It's the calm voice and the view of the sky that gets its smooth flowing
Loved it all of the trip, reminded me of the Washington and Oregon coast in places. Thanks for sharing!
I used to live on the Columbia in Astoria sure miss it
What a great series, I couldn't stop watching. Got me thinkin' about moving there.
Watching these videos almost makes me wish it wasn’t 20 below and the boat wasn’t buried in 4 ft of snow. Gotta love central MN. Looked like a fun trip!
Thought there'd be a haul out and prop repair in here somewhere but I guess not. I had a similar bent prop situation (small log) and repairs were $1400. Haulout, prop, shaft, strut. Couldn't make over 3-4 knots ( 34' boat, 2 gas Chrylers V8) on SINGLE engine. Boat shook unbelieveably if I ran the bent side. Can't believe these guys kept on.
two stooges
Been enjoying you and Mike's adventure. Well done!!
Couldn't help but stay with you until the end. I was in Fort Pierce on 11/1. I feel like I was part of the adventure! Thanks for the vids! I just Subbed.
Still enjoying it. Great video(s).Thanks.
Love all of your videos man. They always make my day and inspire me to do the same type of things when I get older 😀
I love it! Thanks for taking us along. Just got a used tandem pelican, and can't wait to outfit it. Way to take what you're given and have a hot shower! You can make lemon aid or lemon cello...!
Very cool journey Zoffinger....
I’ve been watching the videos for a while now from the beginnings of all the trials and tribulations you’ve gone thru...
I really hope the Boat Fishing and Kayak Fishing operation takes off like wild fire for you...
🍻 Keep working on it and it will pay off 👍
enjoyed this day of the journey the best, will watch the next one too!
Man... It's been so long since I've seen The cape and Ft Myers.... Used to spend every weekend in Sanibel and Captiva on our house boat.... I miss it.
Dear god!!!! OCD nightmare indeed! That just about put me into an early grave.
Thanks for sharing your journey. Good Video .
Your videos are so therapeutic, it's always relaxation time when I'm watching you!
Was a tough week waiting for this video Marty, but good all around my friend, cheers to you and Mike, tell him I said "nice name" Mine is the same, haha, cheers!
Definitely get more excited when it’s fishing I ran into you at weedon island one time with my friends and luckily got a picture before you left keep up the good work Marty
Cool video Marty , after a couple day's trip finaly here in Florida from Montréal Canada ready for Kayaking in the indian river.
He's alive!!!
Glad you guys are ok. And I have to agree with syco133. Hope to see more fishing reviews and kayak vids.
I've been following you and this trip and you passed right where I live in Placida Florida, near Boca Grande.
Awesome adventure!! Can’t wait for the last part!!!:)
Marty, really enjoyed this series of videos. Can't wait for the final installment, and hope you do more like this.
I liked #6 and comment #4 Yea. cant wait for more videos like these. Keep up the great work.
Captain Mike's cooking!! Marty if you can try to do more Christopher walken impersonating lol
I’ve been to all those places by Miller dockside and and Venice and boca and its just cool to see a person who has been to places where I live
That's hilarious Marty!! I would've totally noticed that OCD nightmare as well!!
What a great trip. Enjoy!
Stay safe. Peace.
great little series, good editing and very well made. thanks!
Hey guys thanks for sharing these videos, pretty cool. Question: Aside from damaging the props what other damage did you incurr, aslo also why didn't you fix the props at the very first marina and lastly what was the total cost of your trip, fuel, marina food etc?
Good video. We have a 38' and will be beginning cruising next year.
I NEVER LOOKED FOR MARINAS OR IF THEY HAD ROOM!!! I set sail and hoped for the best, Wind was my friend.
AWESOMENESS!!!💯💪👊LET'S GO!!!
that boat launch that you went to at the end of the video is where i launch my boat at and i pass the place that you parked at every time i go out
Cato Costa! Bitchen place, my friend!!! Great shelling.
Thanks for keeping us with you on your trip but bro, i dont know how you dont fish out there haha
It's a pain in the ass fishing when you're trying to keep a boat moving and not stop.
I live in port Charlotte do a ton of fishing and Boca Grande upon the flats catching redfish👍👍 and for that lived a bunch of years and Sarasota and tore that area up with the jet skis, Lido Beach Siesta Beach Longboat Key good Jet Ski Beach areas
Great video. Tell Mike to post some new video on his RUclips channel! Like watching both your series on this adventure.
At 13:00 that is the Englewood Pier. One of my favorite spots to fish!
OCD Nightmare. LOL
Marty you was in my neighborhood! I fish that train trestle and surrounding area in my kayak. Snook and redfish! Navionics is expensive but worth every penny! Better then that shower. Lol
Was waiting desprately😀
awesome video
Crueisers are nice if you want to be confided to a small area, A bout like this would NEVER make it across the South Pacific, the Indian Ocan o Te Azores, That is why I opted for sailing vessels. I used less than a tenth of the fuel. Yea it may have been a lot slower, but I was able to visit a lot more countries.
Love the video. About to go thru my town sarasota need to get up to your store one weekend.
Christopher Walken - that’s the voice...
Tell the watch story!
The restaurant / bar at Fisherman's Wharf Marina has some good food LOL that should have been one fun trip except for driving 5 miles an hour that's what I got old LOL
I clicked to watch so fast.
Hope every thing in your dream comes true for you my friend
Nice video's. Thanks guys.
who else is in school in the back of the class watching this video right now? love your videos zooffnger keep up the good work
Thanks for the ride
Perfect videos guys I did the same thing but just didn't have the video equipment that u guys do but great job
I’m wondering why you’re not shutting down the engine with the bent prop and running with the other ? That’s the beauty of twin engines. I would think with one engine that boat would run at least at 10 knots.
Love the OCD moment
Finally 👍👍👍👍👍
I love your videos man so unique 👌
Fishing the Venice Jetties are really good too
Albee Bridge Is Awesome for snook fishing at night Blackburn point also
Hey Marty! My husband watches you all the time. We're over in Oldsmar. Would love to meet up and do some fishing one weekend!
What a small world man use to live in boca grande beautiful place
Hey Marty zoffinger how is the shop comeing along buddy
Lemon bay, great anchorage!
Great video
Golly Marty, 2 weeks of waiting. Well it was worth it! Keep up the great work. Any business updates? We'll be waiting to find out.
so glad 2 hear they got that cerial killer in tampa i was 4 u guys over there
Finally. Lol. Keep it up Marty! Awesome vids!
Lemon bay is my stomping or should I say water grounds. Thumbs up!
Simple but fun trip seems like.
Hey Marty, in video 2 or 3 you guys stopped at Roland Martins Marina! You said you didnt think it was the real guy....after so google earth examining it was the the real ROLAND MARTIN'S PLACE!
You guys should try to strength that prop just enough
To go extra 5 miles could cut the trip in half the time
And why you guys did not try to catch some fish since your speed was ideal ?
Love the videos good job
God that looks great.