I say goodbye to my brother and proceed into the Oswego locks system. Then cross Lake Ontario into Canada.
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@mikaelpedersen132713 күн бұрын
Amazing and wonderful adventure!
@MV_Checkmate13 күн бұрын
It really is!
@nerdgarage13 күн бұрын
Nicely done docking in Collins.
@MV_Checkmate13 күн бұрын
Slow as slow does it as long as there is no wind or current.
@douggilmour270413 күн бұрын
Welcome to Canada!!! Enjoy the Trent - it's amazing.
@MV_Checkmate13 күн бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@MSWaybright13 күн бұрын
My son caught his first fish right where you refilled your fluid after the lock. We hope you enjoyed our small part of NY. I look forward to seeing the rest of your trip, safe travels !
@MV_Checkmate13 күн бұрын
That’s fantastic! I hope he still has fishing in his nature. Cheers.
@gary967413 күн бұрын
I'm happy to see wearing the PFD and gloves when working the locks. Keep up the good work and you seem to be a little more chiout on the locks.
@MV_Checkmate13 күн бұрын
Yep, it’s starting to be old hat now that I’ve done about 40 locks to date. I’m about a week or so behind on my videos.
@steevetheriault171713 күн бұрын
Bienvenu au Canada. Welcome to Canada
@MV_Checkmate13 күн бұрын
Thank you.
@SwitchbackXThunter13 күн бұрын
Make sure if you have any future rainy day videos, you show us! We’d love to see rainy day cozy videos from inside the yacht! 😊
@MV_Checkmate12 күн бұрын
Hmmm, OK. Sounds pretty boring but I’ll see what I can come up with as a video. Cheers
@richbowie7613 күн бұрын
👍X10
@johnmarschalk197713 күн бұрын
Like your philosophy on thruster use. If that's all you do, in trouble if something gets sucked into it/them and you've never done it engines only
@marxtr613 күн бұрын
You need to either stop using the mandolin or start using the spiked holder that touches the veggies. Never use those things while hand holding the vegetable. Maybe see a doc while you’re waiting. May need a stitch or two. Hang in there you’re doing a great job other than trying to feed yourself🤪
@StanleyTyler-zr7ki12 күн бұрын
Put a camera on the back
@peterinsyracuse705613 күн бұрын
At about 14:40 in this video, in one of the Oswego canal locks, you can see a fixed black vertical cable mounted into the lock wall. These are much much easier to use than the hanging lines (which are free at the bottom). To use the cable, you loop a line around it, back to the boat, with a half turn on a mid ship cleat. Your line slides down (or up) the cable. You have much more leverage to control the boat this way than just hanging on by hand.
@MV_Checkmate13 күн бұрын
Yes, I agree, however for some reason my boat does not ride up straight when looped at midship. The stern digs in the wall and the bow swings way way out. I’m thinking it has something to due with my large props and rudders being effected by the turbulence. I wish these locks would do like the Trent Severn locks. A slick cable every 12 feet or so. That allows me to tie midship and stern. Plus the cables are on the face of the walls, not tucked inside a square crevasse. Cheers.
@michaelgill56737 күн бұрын
Wonderful to see you at the Collins Bay Marina Kingston from a Kingston Boy. You missed out on not visiting Kingston the finest city in Canada
@lesliefleming435913 күн бұрын
Good luck for the finger. Trent severans got I need Lyft lock that I think you will enjoy
@MV_Checkmate13 күн бұрын
thanks
@greatlakesstudio29257 күн бұрын
we do not eat baked beans for breakfast
@johncraig98697 күн бұрын
I do sometimes, but I learned from one of my US trips
@AdventuresonTour12 күн бұрын
Hey, saw you in Campbellford ON few days ago.. I was heading up river in my Highfield as you where heading to the town wall, got a wave from you. Was going to say hi on my way back down river, but you where busy getting tied up so I let you be. Hope the trip up the river has been good.
@MV_Checkmate10 күн бұрын
Cool! Yes, it’s been very delightful.
@user-bk8vh3xt6v13 күн бұрын
i love your boat and what kind of boat you have ? its also inclosed to so you can drive the boat in the winter time probarly
@promacpic8 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear about your finger. Perhaps you could recruit some spare crew from other boats transiting the Trent Severn canal to help you out through the locks while your finger heals. Don’t be afraid to ask for volunteers here too - I’m sure there are some viewers/subscribers reasonably close to some of the locks you’re transiting who’d love to help you transit or provision. I might be able to help you out at locks from Kirkfield to Port Severn depending on when you’re transiting that section.
@MV_Checkmate7 күн бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion. My finger is almost healed. The Trent Severn locks have been a breeze. I learn quick. Cheers
@rl899213 күн бұрын
Welcome! You should really have toured the Islands.
@MV_Checkmate13 күн бұрын
I know, but I’m not much of a tourist. I really love the wildernesses and being away from the crowds.
@jerplane40011 күн бұрын
Rainy day video request. How about a tour of your yacht and a background story of your life, work etc.
@MV_Checkmate10 күн бұрын
Coming soon.
@nerdgarage13 күн бұрын
Finger tip cuts SUCK for all the reasons you mentioned and more. Tip : Fold bandaid or tape over end of finger then wrap another bandaid/tape around to help hold in place.
@MV_Checkmate13 күн бұрын
It's finally starting to heal.
@DooDooFairy13 күн бұрын
How did you make out with steering fluid leak?
@MV_Checkmate13 күн бұрын
its the o-ring on the steering ram. Trying to get one replaced on the Trent Severn is pretty much nil. Hopefully it can wait till I return to the States.
@8560mkkem13 күн бұрын
What are thoose round disk all over t he underside of your bimini top?
@MV_Checkmate13 күн бұрын
I’ll add an explanation in an upcoming video to show you what they are for. I’ll keep up the suspense for now. 😊
@lordTowle13 күн бұрын
You need to have blood clotting agent on board. Then some stuff called Nu-skin (it will burn when you first put it on). Between the both, you would be okay. Best of luck.
@MV_Checkmate13 күн бұрын
I bought some nu-skin. And yes it burns.. ha.
@woodycooper755111 күн бұрын
If this was already mentioned, forgive me. Be sure to fly a small Canadian flag off your starboard spreader (or whatever you got) as a courtesy. You didn't mention a yellow Q flag either but that's good stuff for a future video.
@MV_Checkmate10 күн бұрын
I am. It’s in the next video. Q flag is not widely recognized in Canada and has dual meanings so I prefer not to fly it.
@woodycooper75514 күн бұрын
@@MV_Checkmate keep up the good work. You're really making progress.
@theabsolutetruth202413 күн бұрын
Could you go over your boat again? Type, size, make/model. Maybe a tour around if you haven't already? Safe travels!
@MV_Checkmate13 күн бұрын
I’m planning on doing a tour of my boat in an upcoming video. Stay tuned.
@MV_Checkmate13 күн бұрын
Soon, stay tuned.
@theabsolutetruth202413 күн бұрын
@@MV_Checkmate Will do. Thanks for replying and safe travels.
@pamluby666313 күн бұрын
Go to the doc and get antibiotics . You don’t want to mess with an open wound
@canuckloyalist46814 күн бұрын
Just a heads up fishing licenses are required for residents and non residents. I don't know if there is an age exemptions for non residents.
@brianwallebeck190613 күн бұрын
Did you find your steering leak?
@MV_Checkmate13 күн бұрын
Yes, it’s the seal on the hydraulic ram.
@gaylelande285513 күн бұрын
Have you solved the steering problem?
@MV_Checkmate13 күн бұрын
its the o-ring on the steering ram. Trying to get one replaced on the Trent Severn is pretty much nil. Hopefully it can wait till I return to the States.
@user-bk8vh3xt6v13 күн бұрын
DO YOU ACTUALLY HAVE A HEATER IN YOUR YACT TO FOR THE WINTER ??
@MV_Checkmate13 күн бұрын
Yes
@YachtInsuranceGuyFL12 күн бұрын
How much are you supposed to tip? Seems like it can become pretty expensive. Great video!
@MV_Checkmate12 күн бұрын
I give $5
@YachtInsuranceGuyFL12 күн бұрын
@@MV_Checkmate dumb quest...$5 per helper or per docking? thanks.
@MV_Checkmate11 күн бұрын
@@YachtInsuranceGuyFL it depends. If there are 2 handlers and they help tie up, run my power, and just be very helpful then $5 each. Yesterday I was met by 3 dock hands, each one grabbed a line and wrapped it quickly around the dock cleats and stood there. I didn’t tip any of them. So it really depends.
@MrRules10013 күн бұрын
How about a follow-up on the steering leak. Did you find the leak? Your thrusters are not for emergency use only. They are a tool, just like your engines. Feel free to use them as needed to maintain your position or to assist in docking. Maybe you ought to get to a quick care office and have them look at your finger and put a proper bandage on it. You don't want an infection to spoil your trip. BTW, how many laps was that time lapse?
@MV_Checkmate13 күн бұрын
Emergency was a bad term to use. I generally ramble on off-the-cuff and don't choose my words correctly at times, or maybe most of the time, ha. The leak turned out to be the o-ring on the steering ram. Trying to get one replaced on the Trent Severn is pretty much nil. Hopefully it can wait till I return to the States.
@brianwallebeck190613 күн бұрын
That answers my question
@StanleyTyler-zr7ki12 күн бұрын
@@MV_Checkmateis that the O-ring he offered in Peterborough?
@MV_Checkmate12 күн бұрын
@MrRules100 Oh No… Did I misspell tyme lapse?
@glbaker55958 күн бұрын
What is your fuel burn rate on average
@MV_Checkmate7 күн бұрын
2.7 mpg
@glbaker55957 күн бұрын
@@MV_Checkmate thxs for the reply and stay save this 4th of July,, it looks like you are in really beautiful country, play the good Lord bless you and keep enjoying yourself and living your life fully,,
@dpeters2413 күн бұрын
Toss the mandolin please!
@canuckloyalist46814 күн бұрын
Mandolins are fine but use the guide!
@cgirl11113 күн бұрын
I won't use my mandolin slicer without my cut gloves.
@MV_Checkmate13 күн бұрын
that's a great idea.
@paulharmina74805 күн бұрын
Might want to get a pair of gloves to handle those dirty lines.
@robertbennett669713 күн бұрын
At the risk of being a nosy, busybody, at what point do you think you should throw the mandolin away?
@MV_Checkmate13 күн бұрын
But what else would I use to cut my finger with? ha.
@mikefleming835212 күн бұрын
I crushed my pinkie finger years ago, and I have cut the tip off so many times because I have no feeling in it. Just wet a teabag and hold it on the cut. Bleeding stops.
@jeromebarnett756513 күн бұрын
You need some Kevlar cooking gloves.
@MV_Checkmate7 күн бұрын
Yes I do.
@jeromebarnett75657 күн бұрын
@MV_Checkmate I have some because I am on blood thinners.
@mclaypole13 күн бұрын
If you want an o-ring and some spares, give me the o-ring number or dimensions and the material type (i.e. nitrile, buna-n etc.) and ill get some for you when you get to Peterborough (assuming that you haven passed here already). Mark from Peterborough
@MV_Checkmate13 күн бұрын
I really appreciate the offer as I’m currently in Peterborough. It’s not simply an o-ring, it’s actually a kit made specifically for this ram model and year. Plus the end of the ram requires a special tool to remove the captive flange. Thanks anyway.
@mrgibsonmrgibson8 күн бұрын
You’re entering Ontario, it’s an English speaking province. If you wanted to speak French you should have turned right and headed to Quebec instead of the Trent Severn. You seem like a nice guy but that was an ignorant comment
@MV_Checkmate7 күн бұрын
It was said in a humorous context. I try keeping things light hearted. Life is too short to be serious all the time. I hope you understand. Cheers.
@johncraig98697 күн бұрын
No it wasn't
@mrgibsonmrgibson7 күн бұрын
@@MV_Checkmate ok well just to clarify, that was the kind of funny that makes me laugh @ you not with you. As Canadians, we learn everything about America from an early age. It’s disappointing to be constantly reminded how little our neighbours and closest friends know about us in return. First time watching your channel, enjoy your trip
@MV_Checkmate7 күн бұрын
@@mrgibsonmrgibson I’m sorry you feel that way. And yes you are correct, I know very little about Canadians. Wish I knew more. Thanks for watching. Cheers.