Exploring and Camping Crystal River by Boat

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Жыл бұрын

Known as the manatee capital of the world, Crystal River, Florida is a very cool place to explore by boat. In several days camping on my C Dory 22 I was able to see crystal clear springs, manatees, beautiful Gulf of Mexico islands and flats and even a couple tiger sharks! Add this place to your list.....
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@alexeatonexploresamerica5511 Жыл бұрын

I've been down the Crystal River before that place is amazing

@lancet.346 Жыл бұрын

My church youth group took a trip to Crystal River and Homosassa Springs to see the manatees. It was such a great time. Hopefully I can make it back sometime soon. Thanks for taking me back virtually!

@icantfishforshit Жыл бұрын

This looks like a good one! Clear water and the Dory! Looking forward to it!

@OverlandFlorida Жыл бұрын

Looks like a beautiful trip!

@baron1c Жыл бұрын

Yay more C Dory content! This is you best video yet. Your editing has really stepped up a notch

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks Baron! Glad you enjoyed it so much and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!

@scottbates5099 Жыл бұрын

Cool video looks like a good time. A long way from the overnight river kayak days. I always loved those videos.

@leinnaslone7022 Жыл бұрын

Another amazing inspirational video!! Amazing Love it!

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nay!!!

@KatWoman_ Жыл бұрын

Fabulous filming of the Cormorant and Manatees, Trip.

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kat!!!!

@kwest1realbadman967 Жыл бұрын

Just another day in paradise. Always good content

@pjhandy Жыл бұрын

Another great one! I really enjoy seeing the things you eat. I changed my diet and started fasting after watching your videos 5 years ago. Not bc I had issues with weight but I always felt sick. Thank you for forever changing my life

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Thanks PJ! Man..... wow, that's awesome to hear man. It's crazy how much eating habits control your well being....

@brotherskeeper2598 Жыл бұрын

Awesome adventure beautiful filming.

@truenaturestormers2525 Жыл бұрын

My God that is so amazing, Love the view of your boat.

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@grayevans3726 Жыл бұрын

Hey man, love the C•Dory adventures, keep it up

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gray, me too!!!!

@BellsRidesAboardSeaBoss Жыл бұрын

New subscriber My new favorite channel and that bird was a trip. Thanks for the adventure

@screaminR6 Жыл бұрын

Love watching your trips Trip! Can’t wait to go to one of the meet ups. I’ll hit up the discord asap. 🎉😊

@ADD_50 Жыл бұрын

I am in New Port Richey right before Tarpon Springs. Haven’t been up that way yet, thank you for sharing.

@bassattack600 Жыл бұрын

Hey there I’m in holiday. I just bout a Silverton 34 convert w 2 350 s. That is in Crystal River and I need to tow it by boat down to Anclote. I will pay you to help me tow it down here. Any interest?

@PhotoStoryChannel Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking me on this beautiful virtual tour...this what i called clean water and beautiful nature❤...ai..ai capitan

@TripSmith 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for coming along! Loved it there....

@mynewlife1911 Жыл бұрын

I live right by Crystal River. Love it here. Looks like a beautiful trip for you.

@TripSmith 11 ай бұрын

Hey what a great place to call home! Certainly a fantastic trip....

@theinfernozpw 3 ай бұрын

I've been to Chrystal river a few times with my buddy from work. We anchor off at the shallows and pretty much drink all day. End up being 20+ of us by mid day. It's a great time.

@extractedentertainment8213 7 ай бұрын

Awesome, I was stationed in this area at USCG Station Yankeetown on the next river up from Crystal River, Withlacoochie River

@Bb-yo6tr 4 ай бұрын

Your a Legend bro. Living the life!, God Bless.

@seabreezeof Жыл бұрын

Hey Trip , consider a motorized mechanism to lower and raise your soloar pannel, when you need to get in the skinny waters with low bridges depending on tide. Every inch counts in those situations.

@reillysmith1947 Жыл бұрын

About time I see a trip upload haha!!!!!! We’ll done thanks for the adventure:)

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

There ya go! Glad you enjoyed it!

@porc1138 Жыл бұрын

@16:30 never seen the before either! Only seen em pop out, very cool shots man

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Pretty wild! I was lucky to get to see that.....

@adamnickel Жыл бұрын

I haven’t tuned in for a while, I saw the first video when you bought the boat. This thing looks amazing! Been subscribed since you were at 10k

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Hey awesome Orig! Man, you are on OG! Thanks for sticking around my friend!

@adamnickel Жыл бұрын

@@TripSmith found you in 2018 when I was trying to figure out what kayak I wanted to buy.

@ironmikelaw 11 ай бұрын

Great videos Man! I want to get a Cdory boat. Im on the look out for one. Cool Videos

@ChiefDoesStuff Жыл бұрын

C-Dory is back!!!

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Yea baby!!!!! Love that thing!

@chased8628 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video bud! Heading down tomorrow to do a little shore fishing

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chase! Hope yall tore them up!

@cartopcake7699 Жыл бұрын

i have always loved your c dory adventures keep up the good work!

@patriotmarineautodetailing422 Жыл бұрын

Very good video as usual 🤙🤙 going to get me some LMNT.

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Hey great..... it truly is some good stuff! ENjoy!!!!

@DG8RS 2 ай бұрын

Spent many a day on the waters at Crystal River. You have a great setup man!

@taylor-eugenesimmons8615 3 ай бұрын

Nice!!!

@williamroberts7592 Жыл бұрын

I used to live there in Hernando Beach in my 36' steel trawler. 40" draft... we got used to being stuck waiting on high tide LOL!

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Hey very cool! I can imagine with that draft....

@HeresJeffy 4 ай бұрын

Been a while since I watched your stuff. Great job filming and editing. The video looked great

@TripSmith 4 ай бұрын

Hey thanks Jeffy! I appreciate you stopping by 🤙🏼

@bobbysmith7528 Жыл бұрын

The man, the legend, has returned!

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Haha! Yes sir!!!!

@mathewgaines5095 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Yea buddy!!!!

@francus7227 Жыл бұрын

Bow mounted trolling motor ! Game changer. Going under low bridges. Maneuvering in tight marinas and ramps. Fishing. .. dropping the anchor.... viewing the water....

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Yea I know.... I've thought about it but.... Probably would invest in a powerpole first...

@francus7227 Жыл бұрын

@@TripSmith Thanks for your reply.... Those are VERY nifty too because they can spin 360° as the tide changes. I don't know if they do or can adjust through a 4'-6' tide change. Trip I'd really like some of your thoughts about the motor. I am on a 100% course with getting a C-Dory 22'. In a few month or as many as 24. But it IS a definite. I've messaged "Jim's Florida". He has the 90. He said the 115 can inhibit getting insurance. That doesn't seem correct. I thought any motor that is within the "rated" guildlines is okay. Also.... You travel pretty light and I plan to also. Do you ever think that you bought too much motor and a 90 would have still been more than enough? Jim said he never feels under powered with his 90. I love your clips. I can promise you.... I'm NEVER doing a channel. I can't see all the work you do but I know it a LOT. Much more than I'm ever going to be willing to apply. Sorry such a long message. Thanks again for your very enjoyable clips.

@taythorn Жыл бұрын

Drone shots were great! Very clean video. I liked the slower music on the drone then no music in the water after.

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Thanks Taylor! I appreciate the feedback mate!

@kennethowenby2600 Жыл бұрын

Went down the suwannee after watching ur video now looking at crystal river

@smileysadventures3776 Жыл бұрын

I was just there about a month ago and those super fast swimming chickens will absolutely impale fish it’s wild to watch

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Now that would be cool to see them catch a fish!

@johnrowlette7430 Жыл бұрын

I was organized like him once before I had children! LOL

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Haha I heard that!

@truenaturestormers2525 Жыл бұрын

LMBO Trip Dippppppp. Oh Ya. Love it.

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

yea yea!!!!!!!

@georgeadcock2347 Жыл бұрын

Drone footage is awesome...

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it George!

@collindavis8738 Жыл бұрын

Cool boat

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Thanks Collin!

@nuelbaa8392 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful natural scenes you have uploaded in the video bro. Your excellent boat trip also amazing. Carryon bro. God bless you. ( a viewer from Sundargarh,Odisha ,India)

@scubaguy5455 28 күн бұрын

You ran into the crazy kayak folks with vests didn't you lol? I was there about 10 years ago and got assaulted by an old lady on a kayak wearing a vest. She said I was too close to the manatees and proceeded to slap the water with her paddle, hitting my leg. Needless to say, we had a few words, especially since I was a good 10ft from the manatees!!! I have a feeling you had a run-in with one of those crazies too 😂

@oceandeepfishing4555 Жыл бұрын

Man I wish I knew you were coming here. I live right by crystal river. Would of loved to come by and say hello. Love the dory

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Aw man! You should have been following along on my Instagram story then. I was posting on there throughout the trip and I often tell people when and where I may be at certain times in case folks want to stop by. @tripoutthere

@flslingmaker8612 Жыл бұрын

Dang Trip, wish I knew you were in CR, I would have stopped by to say hey and point out some of the local sights worth see. Maybe another day.

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Follow my Instagram and you'll know where I am and when I may be back

@jamestaylor8860 Жыл бұрын

Love ur channel. The best I think by far. One suggestion? Try dropping the anchor quieter. Especially in the residential canals. Everything echos and draws attention to you.

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for that great comment James! Yea, that's a good suggestion.... Makes sense....

@georgeadcock2347 Жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing...

@jamestaylor8860 Жыл бұрын

@@georgeadcock2347 I’ve actually had the police called.

@smudgey1kenobey Жыл бұрын

I volunteer with manatee watch for fish and wildlife in Crystal River. We ask people to lower anchors slowly so you don’t strike a manatee by mistake!

@JWsGarage Жыл бұрын

I could sit and watch them Manatee all day.

@johnskipper432 Жыл бұрын

You have a really great boat; it seems to fit what you’re doing very well. I used to have a big old pontoon boat but I think your boat would be better suited for exploring and camping. The springs and the fish were fantastic. Diving and seeing all the fish was pretty neat, I got to say though that gar was kind of strange looking without his lower jaw it all looks like fun and we can tell you enjoy doing it.

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Agreed, that boat is perfectly suited...I do love it so much. The springs and wildlife are always amazing to me. Never know what you might see!

@AdroitJake Жыл бұрын

Neat! My house is 11 miles away in Beverly Hills!

@TripSmith 11 ай бұрын

Hey cool!!!!

@bweikie Жыл бұрын

I''ve missed the C-Dory vids!!!

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Yea me too.... I've got some more coming for ya ;) Any ideas on what you want to see?

@bweikie Жыл бұрын

@@TripSmith We found our 2008 22 cruiser last fall and I can't tell you how many times I've told my husband " well Trip did this and Trip has that!". We now watch videos together on the big screen and take notes! This latest vid was exactly what I love to see....using and maintaining the boat - how things work and best for you and food/cooking suggestions. I've gone back to watch vids on your solar setups because that is our next step, I think. As we have yet to do any overnighters on it and would love a multi-day adventure ourselves! Thanks Trip!!!

@henryclark5486 Жыл бұрын

I will be taking my grandkids there when they get home from Guantanamo Bay on the sixth of June. Their daddy is a guard at Gitmo. He'll be coming home by the end of the year for good.

@sector7676 Жыл бұрын

You did get me somewhat hooked on sardines lol. I used to think of it as eating baitfish with little bones and tails still attached 🤮. I only eat them occasionally but I do enjoy them now😅

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Ha! Awesome! They are super good for ya bud.

@mcscotty325 Жыл бұрын

First video I've seen since the lightning strike. Boat looks good.

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mcscotty! you've missed some good ones ;) www.youtube.com/@TripSmith/videos

@amylovett3370 Жыл бұрын

Lainey would have LOVED seeing those manatees

@mrmotocross6819 Жыл бұрын

I love like 40 min from here

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Great area....

@valkyrieweaver9004 10 ай бұрын

Dang too late I could have met you. Just found your channel when I saw Crystal River. I live in this county. and go Carnivor :)

@TripSmith 10 ай бұрын

Yea, a bit to late.... Would love to have been able to say hello. I will be down that way again before to long. Best way to know when I'm somewhere is follow my Instagram story and hit me up there. Way to go on the carnivore!!! ;)

@mapayne911 Жыл бұрын

I live in Crystal River and Kings Bay is the best place on earth. That bridge has claimed many boat tops. LOL Three sisters is night but Hunter Springs is very nice.

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

It's pretty awesome.... I hope to come back when three sisters is open.

@rowdiegurl Жыл бұрын

If you aren't familiar with them, maybe look into a hot logic mini for heating your carnivore meals on the boat. My jackery 240 can reheat a meal to piping hot in about an hour for about 20% of its power.

@truenaturestormers2525 Жыл бұрын

Love you Trip, 009

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Love you too!!!!!

@sadas672 Жыл бұрын

Super nit 👍

@commonsensepatriot9450 5 ай бұрын

I really like the boat Trip. I see there's been some upgrades. Is there a video on all the things you've changed?

@TripSmith 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! I love her! I've made 2 videos of the upgrades: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMhlrZd_qqu3f4k.htmlsi=dEJgUhn5jHTld5yT and kzfaq.info/get/bejne/prekfJNlytbalnU.htmlsi=mi9s9OqeQ3vgSffJ Will be making another next month as well!

@raybrdjr Жыл бұрын

omg... biting your spoon with your teeth every bite just sends chills on me.... hahah!

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Yea, sorry about that.... I should probably try to break that habit huh?

@raybrdjr Жыл бұрын

@@TripSmith NAW MAN, THAT'S YOU! I'M JUST SAYING I COULDNT DO THAT, IT CHILLS ME..HAHA!

@alexeatonexploresamerica5511 Жыл бұрын

I felt the trip dip tsunami all the way over in Destin

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Dang right!

@biglakepress5788 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see she survived the lightning strike. 🎉

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Me and you both!!!!

@kamppbj4551 Жыл бұрын

Can I suggest getting some sort of flexible pole(flag pole maybe?) that you can temporarily attach on the front(where you can see)where the top of the pole would be just a few inches higher than the solar panels when you're a little iffy on clearance. Then you can see if the pole touches the bridge or not and know if you can make it.

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Not a bad suggestion there.... Thanks for that!!! Good to hear from you by the way!

@kevinjeansonne1703 Жыл бұрын

Mullet Key is one of our favorite places to fish. Native Americans dwelled on it.

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Oh that's cool!!!!! Great spot no doubt....

@Separtist Жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching your videos. I'd like to camp or live on a boat someday

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy them! I'd love to live on a boat someday as well..... Dreams....

@mynewlife1911 Жыл бұрын

@@TripSmith. Sames

@parkerardes5859 Жыл бұрын

What kind of watch is the one you are wearing? I like it😂

@ericgriffin44 6 ай бұрын

Yeah we went to the spring that was closed here the bird was we went in the season it was so crowded no manatees at the spring but you can find them around the area but yeah,when I say crowded,I mean at least 175 to 250ll people ...around the corner is the house where Elvis stayed for a long while before he and right when he hit huge megadfame .it's recognizable from a coupkle movies,and documentarys.he would go deep sea fishing there alot .he was engaged to some girl before precilla.

@OverlandFlorida Жыл бұрын

That thing moves pretty good for a 115hp!

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Oh shoot yea. I baby her anyhow.... She will do 42mph ;) But I rarely go above 28mph. Mostly stick around 20-25mph

@truenaturestormers2525 Жыл бұрын

Super loved the trip With TRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrIIIIIIIIIIiiiiiiiiiiiiiippppp Dip, ya. 009

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Yea buddyyyyyy!!!!

@TejasFly Жыл бұрын

When is the next 100 miles on a skiff video?? Those were the best!!

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

I'm not really sure Reyes..... My skiff is actually for sale and then I'd like to get a project skiff to build out more for long distance adventures ;P So it could be a minute.....

@stanhitch987 Жыл бұрын

I have a Willard Vega 30 ,brought in from Bradenton to Maryville, tn,1200 miles took 18 days,very comfortable seaworthy trawler.

@thomassmith8550 7 ай бұрын

You need a feeler gauge on the point of your bow that way. If the feeler gauge don't fit neither will the boat

@TripSmith 7 ай бұрын

Hmmm, decent idea, but I don't think I'd like that on my bow

@realityoverland3180 Жыл бұрын

Bet that backwards drop in with out a dive tank stung 😊

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Aw, just a bit ;) lol

@oceandeepfishing4555 Жыл бұрын

Only thing I didn't see was your dive flag. Don't know if anyone approached you but that's a must. Great trip

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Yea, sometimes I forget it..... Shame on me....

@Larrythecableguy749 8 ай бұрын

I heard the scalloping is pretty good around that area.

@claytondunlap3599 Жыл бұрын

Trip love the videos. Butt never put or pull anchor from stern. Number one coast guard no no. Be safe and love the videos.

@chiphill4856 Жыл бұрын

Why? There's no current or wind.

@francus7227 Жыл бұрын

@@chiphill4856 Plus.... You can see... He only "throws" to the stern. Then he walks the line up to the bow. Then the boat swings in line before he puts a 2nd rear anchor. Me??? In a "no current" and "shallow" place..... I'd use a single pole. I'm surprised he doesn't have a power pole on the back.

@chiphill4856 Жыл бұрын

@@francus7227 10-4 I can see in a storm or at long term anchorage you wouldn't anchor from the stern, but in Trip's situation it's also about what he has available to him. Poles are great in skiffs and in almost any small boat.

@francus7227 Жыл бұрын

@@chiphill4856 Look at 7:52 The anchor is off the bow. He is ONLY throwing and pulling out the anchor from the starboard side. I've been in a 22" bay boats with a 150.... same weight of a vessel... with just a stake pole and a power pole.... In calm conditions, the boat ain't going nowhere. 90% of Florida's inshore water near the waterline is low current, low waves, low depth... Some places....anchors are abusive to the bottom vegetation when a simple pole will work fine AND the boat can swing 360° with the wind or current changes. Sure....You need TWO anchors in the boat for different conditions. But a push pole is a great extra tool. You can push the boat closer or away from the shore or hook the dock.... it's too easy to keep on top and too functional to NOT have one.

@shaneeikenberry7435 Жыл бұрын

Next time you have to checkout 7 Sisters, the crack and the hundreds of other spots along the Chassahowitzka.

@flyingninfinity Жыл бұрын

He has been there in Chass before

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

You mean this spot here? ;) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ip16q8ljl8_FYH0.html&pp=ygUWdHJpcCBzbWl0aCBmaXJzdCBza2lmZg%3D%3D

@thesaltlifemanshow5522 6 ай бұрын

I gotta say that what you eat makes my wife wanna throw up half the time. Me to. Especially raw gumbo or snails out of a can. Groooooss

@TripSmith 6 ай бұрын

Ha! Sorry about that. Sometimes I'm a little out there when it comes to food choices. But it does spice up the video a bit. Gave you a reason to comment so I'd say that was a win lol

@alabamaadventurer Жыл бұрын

You sold me on sardines, my wife and friend think I’m crazy 😂. I like the Buffalo sauce herring steak ones as well

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Haha nice! Yes there are some good flavored ones for sure.

@rusty2407 Жыл бұрын

Time for a new impeller it looks like. Also when are you going to bring that boat to the Puget sound for a real adventure among the San Juan and Canadian gulf islands?

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

You may be right.... When the water warms up lol

@mickeypigknuckles Жыл бұрын

Legend has it Trip has never eaten a vegetable in his life.

@Outdoors-pb2sc 11 ай бұрын

What boat ramp did you launch at? Thinking about going down in October.

@Artoconnell Ай бұрын

I keep my boat at Pete's, Thats basically home base to me.

@PhotoStoryChannel Жыл бұрын

U are Mr clean and perfect

@TripSmith 11 ай бұрын

Lol far from perfect, but I like it clean ;)

@flyingninfinity Жыл бұрын

My home town

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Oh so cool!!! Great area....

@Yahmi255 4 ай бұрын

TRIP DDDDIIIIIIPPPPPP!!

@TripSmith 4 ай бұрын

You got it! 🤙🤙🤙

@pfoxp Жыл бұрын

Anyone know the name of the book trip said is one of his favorites and he has read before and rereading??

@FishingwithCristina Жыл бұрын

Hey trip, I haven’t been on in a while i’ve been very busy. I miss watching your adventures I love your videos say hi to Patricia.

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Hey it's go to be busy! Thanks for coming back and catching up. I'll tell her!

@jeffgraves384 5 ай бұрын

You may have answered it before... but why not leave your anchor on the pulpit and handle from the front hatch? Looks like there may need a top loop on the pulpit manufactured. But seams safer single handed than walking around. Like the videos

@markhorban530 Жыл бұрын

Just watched the video and noticed one particular thing. You mentioned your buddy “Ronnie Mac” gave you the scallops. Are we talking Jimmy? If so (that’s cool. Good people) my nephew Mikey is friends with him (riding SX). And you need a few more people on that boat next time (us)! :-)

@TripSmith Жыл бұрын

Nah, not that Ronnie Mac lol Would be cool though!