I'm really enjoying watching your journey through all this, really kicking myself in the ass to get out there this spring in the ol town canoe and do some exploring up here in PA. Hey, I know this is a few weeks old but just an FYI, you were saying if you "HAD" to get underway with that bivy set up, you could. We had a saying in the service, "Train as you fight, fight as you train". Really a good idea to set it all up and do it, while the weather is nice and you can easily jump in to retrieve anything that blows off. Cause you now, if it come down to a "HAVE" to scenario, chances are very good, the weather has turned and if you loose anything in the environment, it's lost(more then likely). So perfect your set-up, double redundancy tie downs, pelican case(or equivalent) for emergency survival great with floats attached and a coiled up rope with a carabiner and a key float,stuffed into the handle. Hell, I could go on and on(yeah, I'm the guy that's prepared for the most random shit you can think of without being a prepper lol).
Wow, she’s quiet. I used to love to fall asleep at night listening to the lapping waves. Mom used to say I was born on a boat as I have been boating since 6 months old but not since I moved to AZ. Perhaps I can drive the 6 hours to Rocky Point, Mexico or San Diego in the future???
That is a super nice setup now . That 60 hp. will get you there faster even if you don`t open it up that much you have it if you need it to get you out of harms way meaning Bad weather . I like can`t wait for your trip enjoyed Trip BE SAFE .
So many more of us small vessel guys are using Toyota’s and Jeep’s, it seems. I think they’re so much more versatile than the bigger rigs. Launch anywhere, my F450 would sink in wet grass
@@sharonbraselton3135 how so? Weight is a major issue for launching from soil. Concrete ramps are not a concern but anything else will need to be considered
Hi Trip, I installed Navionics on my smartphone and it works great. I just retired from 21 years in the Coast Guard AUX and I have used a lot of GPS units. I use Navionics more than any other GPS. It is well worth the $15 a year and it's free for 30 days. There are some free GPS apps that work well also. (Polaris is a good free one) With those nice boats you have now, you are going to need backup GPS. Good luck
Hey thanks John! I have the app, navionics and Simrad (free version I guess) and I like it. Just wondering how well it would work when cell coverage is non existent?
Came across your videos and jumped around watching a few and just subscribed . I always liked and owned boats and love the southern waterways and your personality and the clean content of your videos is pleasing to watch thank you for bringing us along and may God bless you with many more adventures .
Ever try the slide box anchor? I switched to it from the danforth style and it’s been great! Holds in the muddy bottoms real good and does not require any chain rode. Also doesn’t require a 3:1 scope and folds up to make it compact. Loving the videos Trip as always. Can’t wait for spring time 👍
Cool boat. Hopefully lots safe trips in it. I got a new small motor for my expandacraft boat. My wife and I love camping and go in the camper and I had get a boat that breaks down. Love the trips you do. I get ideas for what you do even. I’m now getting stuff to make the motor mount and hopefully I’ll start up a RUclips channel as well lol. I have pontoon boat and the 60hp is a good motor. I think you will be happy it. Hope test the small 50cc motor on expandacraft soon too.
Lil Rig is firin off Bud.. Days like that sir is when you need a hand held radio for Communication with other vessels them big ass tug/ barge seam to always be runnin i thick fog haha..The good Captains will let you know as they approach or pass the day markers.
Well Trip I've been watching you for a long time. What drew me in was the kayak camping. Nothing too fancy and something everyone can easily get in to. I'm just not into this whole power boat thing. It's cool and all but not the simple 3 day paddle down the river kayak camping that I enjoy. There's just something more pure about it. I hope you get back to making those videos.
Reminds me of the Yamaha 50 tiller I had on my 14'double wide. I used it twice after a 2 year build before it was stolen 😒but I clocked it at 50 gps mph in Snake Creek on a testrun.
I'm all about compact that new tent looks great!! Looking forward to your next trip, Blizzard here tonight in Chicago , ONLY 6 to 10 inches of snow expected... ;-), NEED to be in Florida SOON.. Cheers Brother and ... If you're going to do it, do with Passion!@@!
sleeves hugging those arms extra tight in this vid. diet looks like its working. looking forward to the mobile delta trip ive always wanted to explore that area!
I like the homemade cargo net but I'm sitting there in my head thinking how could I attach a hammock from the bow of the boat 2 the handle in front of the cockpit 🤔 I love a good night sleep in a hammock I'm about to sleep in one now. That's how I found your channel as a matter of fact... Hammock camping. Yep. Love the short videos by the way
When was the update on your charts? Those aids could of been re punched in new positions after the hurricanes this summer to mark best water and that's why there not correct on your plotters
Hey Trip, I love your adventures. You are so positive, which is wonderful. I was wondering, I heard you talk about fasting. Do you fast for health or for another purpose?
Is your tiller extension just a pvc pipe? Why did u go with the Merc engine , was it the tiller gear shift? Did the boat come with a suzuki, I hear they are great motors did u consider staying with suzuki and why did u not. Really enjoy ur videos makes wish I was younger. Moving my teenagers to Florida do they can start their adventures
When adding a bigger motor like that sometimes it’s to large to tilt, raise and lower motor inside a small platform. I own a welding and fabrication shop and do mainly marine fab I get tons of platforms in needing to be raised in order for a larger outboard to fit.
Hey Trip. Are you worried about getting tipped off the skiff in the middle of the night while you're in the bivvy? Would be an interesting way to wake up and trying to get out of the bag.
Hey TS , Man u do Original Stuff Rt from upstairs ( very unique ) indeed ,,, those waters from subterrainia r awesome & incredible too ( God’s Amazing Ways ) : To Clean & Filter Earth’s Waters ,,, Tripp , pls wen u get an extra moment or two : pls tell wat laptop computer & software , dji action cams ( wat model & how many ) , & which drone to get so i can begin my own youtube channel ( gulf coastal kayak fishing ) . I appreciate u r a seasoned pro utuber & u make it look easy ,,, Thank You Sir & GB You & Da Family ✨ mike
Hey glad you enjoy it! I use a Dell gaming laptop with a good graphics card and memory for editing. I used the DJI Osmo Action - amzn.to/3le3eRQ Just one. I'd get one of the DJI Mini's I believe. Best of luck with growing your channel sir!
I'm really enjoying watching your journey through all this, really kicking myself in the ass to get out there this spring in the ol town canoe and do some exploring up here in PA. Hey, I know this is a few weeks old but just an FYI, you were saying if you "HAD" to get underway with that bivy set up, you could. We had a saying in the service, "Train as you fight, fight as you train". Really a good idea to set it all up and do it, while the weather is nice and you can easily jump in to retrieve anything that blows off. Cause you now, if it come down to a "HAVE" to scenario, chances are very good, the weather has turned and if you loose anything in the environment, it's lost(more then likely). So perfect your set-up, double redundancy tie downs, pelican case(or equivalent) for emergency survival great with floats attached and a coiled up rope with a carabiner and a key float,stuffed into the handle. Hell, I could go on and on(yeah, I'm the guy that's prepared for the most random shit you can think of without being a prepper lol).
Wow, she’s quiet. I used to love to fall asleep at night listening to the lapping waves. Mom used to say I was born on a boat as I have been boating since 6 months old but not since I moved to AZ. Perhaps I can drive the 6 hours to Rocky Point, Mexico or San Diego in the future???
That is a super nice setup now . That 60 hp. will get you there faster even if you don`t open it up that much you have it if you need it to get you out of harms way meaning Bad weather . I like can`t wait for your trip enjoyed Trip BE SAFE .
The transition to the nordhavn trawler is coming along nicely for trip
Dang! From a Dingy to a Beast Mode Boat and engine! Congratulations sir.
Hi Trip!! How long time...I thing you tube is not sending me your videos...b8t I'm glad to see you again!
im jealous of that boat is is about perfect for anything
Sweet little skiff man!
So many more of us small vessel guys are using Toyota’s and Jeep’s, it seems. I think they’re so much more versatile than the bigger rigs. Launch anywhere, my F450 would sink in wet grass
Wrong
@@sharonbraselton3135 how so? Weight is a major issue for launching from soil. Concrete ramps are not a concern but anything else will need to be considered
Hi Trip, I installed Navionics on my smartphone and it works great. I just retired from 21 years in the Coast Guard AUX and I have used a lot of GPS units. I use Navionics more than any other GPS. It is well worth the $15 a year and it's free for 30 days. There are some free GPS apps that work well also. (Polaris is a good free one) With those nice boats you have now, you are going to need backup GPS. Good luck
Hey thanks John! I have the app, navionics and Simrad (free version I guess) and I like it. Just wondering how well it would work when cell coverage is non existent?
Came across your videos and jumped around watching a few and just subscribed . I always liked and owned boats and love the southern waterways and your personality and the clean content of your videos is pleasing to watch thank you for bringing us along and may God bless you with many more adventures .
Hey Mike, glad you found the channel and that you enjoy it. Happy to have you as a subscriber. Got a new adventurr video premiering Sunday 👍🏼
Wow, that sounds awesome. And everyone so young.... To cool!
Love you trip thank you for responding thank you for the inspiring videos
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That’s dolphin boat ramp ! I launch there almost everyday !
Ever try the slide box anchor? I switched to it from the danforth style and it’s been great! Holds in the muddy bottoms real good and does not require any chain rode. Also doesn’t require a 3:1 scope and folds up to make it compact. Loving the videos Trip as always. Can’t wait for spring time 👍
Mantus 2.5lbs on 7 ft of chain will hold you anywhere
Excited for the future, appreciate the videos.
Nice motor . If you haven't already , you might want waterproof that bivy . Stay safe .. gubs
Cool boat. Hopefully lots safe trips in it. I got a new small motor for my expandacraft boat. My wife and I love camping and go in the camper and I had get a boat that breaks down. Love the trips you do. I get ideas for what you do even. I’m now getting stuff to make the motor mount and hopefully I’ll start up a RUclips channel as well lol. I have pontoon boat and the 60hp is a good motor. I think you will be happy it. Hope test the small 50cc motor on expandacraft soon too.
Paton boat 60 hp elttric outbard
Nice set up!
Lil Rig is firin off Bud.. Days like that sir is when you need a hand held radio for Communication with other vessels them big ass tug/ barge seam to always be runnin i thick fog haha..The good Captains will let you know as they approach or pass the day markers.
Well Trip I've been watching you for a long time. What drew me in was the kayak camping. Nothing too fancy and something everyone can easily get in to.
I'm just not into this whole power boat thing. It's cool and all but not the simple 3 day paddle down the river kayak camping that I enjoy. There's just something more pure about it.
I hope you get back to making those videos.
No more poling platform? Does it not fit with the new motor? Or you just don’t use the poling platform?
Reminds me of the Yamaha 50 tiller I had on my 14'double wide. I used it twice after a 2 year build before it was stolen 😒but I clocked it at 50 gps mph in Snake Creek on a testrun.
I'm all about compact that new tent looks great!! Looking forward to your next trip, Blizzard here tonight in Chicago , ONLY 6 to 10 inches of snow expected... ;-), NEED to be in Florida SOON.. Cheers Brother and ... If you're going to do it, do with Passion!@@!
Love it can’t wait to see the next adventure
nice boat smith
Friend can you do cast net fishing for mullets thanks for sharing bro
Could you post your build and package? these boat builds are very convoluted
I didn't get her new Shig so I don't really have that info....
@@TripSmith No worries, thought I'd ask. Thanks for the reply
sleeves hugging those arms extra tight in this vid. diet looks like its working. looking forward to the mobile delta trip ive always wanted to explore that area!
Nice video bud
On a boat anchor it's all about the chain (length)
Yea..... But doesn't that just help ensure a diagonal pull of rode to the bottom? Like I was pulling it?
Just get you an old camper and set on top of that thing!!😁😁
I like the homemade cargo net but I'm sitting there in my head thinking how could I attach a hammock from the bow of the boat 2 the handle in front of the cockpit 🤔 I love a good night sleep in a hammock I'm about to sleep in one now. That's how I found your channel as a matter of fact... Hammock camping. Yep. Love the short videos by the way
The guy in that house is never late to the boat ramp 2:20
Yea no kidding!
@@TripSmith - His buddy is like be at ramp at 5:30. Sets alarm for 5:28
I have a 17 foot skiff twice the weight of tht boat with 40 hp and it goes 30, tht thing is way overpowered
Wrj n g ever duse 30 moh nit overr orweted
Awesome Trip. Love the content keep it coming brother!
When was the update on your charts? Those aids could of been re punched in new positions after the hurricanes this summer to mark best water and that's why there not correct on your plotters
Drive it like you stole it Trip
Great video Trip!!! That skiff really does scoot now man. What simrad unit is that if you don't mind me asking ?
Back in black
Hey Trip, I love your adventures. You are so positive, which is wonderful. I was wondering, I heard you talk about fasting. Do you fast for health or for another purpose?
Fog is created when the dew point and the air temperature is the same.
2.5C +/-
Is your tiller extension just a pvc pipe? Why did u go with the Merc engine , was it the tiller gear shift? Did the boat come with a suzuki, I hear they are great motors did u consider staying with suzuki and why did u not.
Really enjoy ur videos makes wish I was younger. Moving my teenagers to Florida do they can start their adventures
Any range price on your complete toys. I'm surely planning to think about buying one.
On all of my toys? Heck I donno..... These skiffs can be had from 15k to 30k. Some even less, some even more.
That boat is screaming for a leftover E-TEC!
Way cleaner than most boats, great job! Where do I get a SKIF hat? Does my 17’ TwinVee BayCat w/ 60 hp outboard qualify?
Yes it twin vee 17 got new one 60 hp eltrjc 120 kw batery
I may have missed it, but why did you take the poling platform off?
When adding a bigger motor like that sometimes it’s to large to tilt, raise and lower motor inside a small platform. I own a welding and fabrication shop and do mainly marine fab I get tons of platforms in needing to be raised in order for a larger outboard to fit.
Grate vid TRIP SMITH keep it up
Great videos
Hey Trip. Are you worried about getting tipped off the skiff in the middle of the night while you're in the bivvy? Would be an interesting way to wake up and trying to get out of the bag.
what are the spikes on the deck for?
Fly fishing to help keep your line from falling into the warer.
Oh the son I never had! 👍
Check out the mercury vessel view
Why didnt you get a matching white motor?
Nothing is technically "white" and wouldn't have matched.
60hp on that little skiff? You got a death wish? LOL!!!
You are one interesting dude!
Fog bsnk you need radadr.
Yea.... Fortunately, I'm very familiar with the waters there and where boat traffic generally is.
What does she run skint back?
I think 42mph if I remember correctly 😎👍🏼
What it's like a 2 1/2hr ride to Panama city from your house?
1 1/2 or a grunt more.
Hey TS , Man u do Original Stuff Rt from upstairs ( very unique ) indeed ,,, those waters from subterrainia r awesome & incredible too ( God’s Amazing Ways ) : To Clean & Filter Earth’s Waters ,,, Tripp , pls wen u get an extra moment or two : pls tell wat laptop computer & software , dji action cams ( wat model & how many ) , & which drone to get so i can begin my own youtube channel ( gulf coastal kayak fishing ) . I appreciate u r a seasoned pro utuber & u make it look easy ,,,
Thank You Sir & GB You & Da Family ✨
mike
Hey glad you enjoy it! I use a Dell gaming laptop with a good graphics card and memory for editing. I used the DJI Osmo Action - amzn.to/3le3eRQ Just one. I'd get one of the DJI Mini's I believe. Best of luck with growing your channel sir!
@@TripSmith Good One TS ,
Thanx for da Help ,, Ride On Bro !
Been too long since I've taken a trip dip...
I wander did your step father have any opinions about that break in procedure 😮
Saw that sick rig on @Tillersgonewild instagram
Hey man where can I get me one of them Skiff hats!?
Shew.... I only made a few of them....
@@TripSmith Ah dang it! 😅
👍💛🎉
Ruin her with no poling platform