Part1- Embarkment day on our houseboat on the Clinch and Hiwassee River Cruise Houseboat Adventure.

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22 күн бұрын

We're embarking on the Little Tennessee river on Tellico Lake. In this video, we travel down river to Fort Loudoun Lock and Dam. Locking downbound, we'll take the Tennessee River downstream on Watts Bar Lake then head up the Clinch River to get staged for locking through the Melton Hill Lock in a couple of days. Lots of large thunderstorms threaten, but with luck, we thread our way through the worst of them.
Many thanks to Richard and Carolyn for help with the launch and cast off.
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@highplainsdrifter8034 4 күн бұрын

Wow I’ve always wanted to do that type of trip. Good for you guys!

@SHOE53 20 күн бұрын

Nice to see the Jones out and about👍

@ETennScott 8 күн бұрын

I am absolutely delighted to have found your channel! Your production values are top-notch, and it's good to hear home talk on the KZfaq. Looking forward to the rest of this trip. Fair winds, cap!!

@justkeepgoing 7 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

@leesmith5419 19 күн бұрын

Excellent video it looks like it's going to be the start of another great adventure thank you for taking us along

@justkeepgoing 19 күн бұрын

Hello Lee. Yeah, not near as long as the last one though. Glad to take you along!

@Marinecumminsexpert 13 күн бұрын

I'm normally a ocean travel person.But this is breathtaking, America is so beautiful. Thanks for the film

@justkeepgoing 13 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@Mach11976 2 күн бұрын

When I got out of the Navy in 80, I went to work on Line Boats on the Mississippi Upper, lower, Ohio, Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee and Black Warrior river's. Did it for 9 years and loved it, hard work but so peaceful.

@justkeepgoing Күн бұрын

First, thank you for your service. It sounds like you've about covered them all. I've looked at the Black Warrior before, but haven't done any serious planning yet. I was thinking about starting somewhere up on Lost Creek, Locust Fork, or even Mulberry Fork, and then traveling down to at least Demopolis.

@Mach11976 23 сағат бұрын

@@justkeepgoing at one time when I worked on the Tennessee river, I work for a company out of Sheffield Alabama called Arrow transportation they do a lot of work there on the Tennessee River, tombigbee indifferent tributaries that you're talking about. Couple of barges wood chip barges.

@chipevans1939 5 күн бұрын

Outstanding. thx for taking us along

@justkeepgoing 5 күн бұрын

Thanks for coming along!

@ATAP...AnotherTime 20 күн бұрын

You two are a great captain team. Very beautiful video, the editing was great. From the trailer hookup to the time lapse... The drone over the bridge 🙂Very relaxing, Thanks for taking me a long.👍

@justkeepgoing 19 күн бұрын

Thank you very much, Martin!

@jojacobs305 19 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing this is awesome can’t wait for part 2

@justkeepgoing 19 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching, Jo!

@ThisLilHobo 20 күн бұрын

Thanks again.

@Cognitobot 18 күн бұрын

I would love to do that. Looks so relaxing and peaceful. Knowing me I would be stressed out the whole time. You made it look so easy. I hope you enjoyed it and there are many more in your future. Thanks for letting me experience a little of it

@justkeepgoing 18 күн бұрын

There is stress at times, but nothing like dealing with distracted drivers on the roads. At least on the river there are less things out there to kill you.

@donferguson2495 19 күн бұрын

I'm surprised I didn't see you all out there that week. I put in at clinton and on Tuesday the 12th in clinton and went down thru milton hill on Thursday went on down thru Kingston up to Loudon lock then back ti watts bar thru to soddy daisy then back home.

@justkeepgoing 19 күн бұрын

Hey Don, let's see...We locked upbound to Melton Hill on the morning of the 11th. Anchored on the toe of the Island at Eagle bend that night. On the 12th, we made way back down to the dam to lock downbound on the morning of the 13th. Locked downbound to Chickamauga on the morning of the 15th, up and down the Hiwassee on the 16th, back up to Watts bar evening of the 17th, and up though Loudon lock late on the 18th. We had to pass somewhere on Melton Hill. I looked on the Fort Loudon Facebook page and saw where you locked through on the 14th. We were a day ahead of you.

@donferguson2495 19 күн бұрын

@justkeepgoing I hung out at the ramp by food city for a couple days while the bass masters classic was going on. Then up the Emory for a bit. I was all over the place. Going back again soon.

@justkeepgoing 19 күн бұрын

@@donferguson2495 , ah yes. We had to deal with the Tournament down at the mouth of the Hiwassee. Head up the Little T to the Chilhowee dam area some time. That's what I call my home port (Citico)

@robbubba8020 20 күн бұрын

Brand new subscriber ya'll made my morning and my coffee that's a beautiful way to to take a trip ya'll got it together good on that boat lookin forward to part 2! Ya'll be safe out there enjoy the views

@justkeepgoing 19 күн бұрын

Thanks, Rob! And welcome aboard!

@jonnygranville281 6 күн бұрын

This looks so fun

@tomcrowe9146 18 күн бұрын

Beautiful! Thank You!

@justkeepgoing 18 күн бұрын

Thank you too!

@amyheltonwalker 19 күн бұрын

I love these videos!!

@justkeepgoing 19 күн бұрын

Thank you, Amy! I'm glad you enjoy them.

@michaelgarrity6090 18 күн бұрын

This looks like a nice trip. It sure is some pretty country. I hope to get up this way one of these days to run these rivers.

@alancummings5651 17 күн бұрын

Awesome video

@justkeepgoing 17 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@ew1421 19 күн бұрын

Enjoyed the video. It looked like you had Intellisteer. I added the Garmin reactor 40 auto pilot to my intellisteer helm and it made a huge difference. You can plot a coarse and it follows the track. No steering at all just sit back and relax. Looking forward to the next episode.

@justkeepgoing 19 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. I considered an AP, but didn't think I would use it most of the time. Pricy too for this little boat. It would have been nice on Kentucky lake, however, where there wasn't much debris in the lake and lots of room (except for the huge tows).

@ew1421 19 күн бұрын

@@justkeepgoing I thought that also but it comes with a remote. When using the remote it stays on heading regardless of what wind is doing. Your not constantly correcting. I agree it is pricy so I try to get my moneys worth out of it every weekend lol! I really like your boat it looks great on the water

@carlpresley9097 15 күн бұрын

Love this video of your trip. My wife and I used to have a large pontoon boat and crusised the Hiwassee. Loved it. Unfortunately our health issues have not been good so we live on memories. Take care.

@justkeepgoing 15 күн бұрын

Thank you, Carl. It's getting to where I live more on memories than making them now days. I guess that's how life goes, we all make the journey in much the same way. Good luck to you and your wife, I hope you can hold onto those memories for some years to come.

@joewoodchuck3824 16 күн бұрын

I must visit there. I'm in tricities.

@justkeepgoing 16 күн бұрын

Yeah, come on down. I've got a cousin in Johnson City.

@Mudcon 3 күн бұрын

just subscribed, I would love to go up the rivers

@justkeepgoing 23 сағат бұрын

Thanks man! Yep, love the rivers, and the woods too. I just checked out your channel and subscribed. I spent a lot of time up in the Caryville area back in the 70's. I used to like to do the Hare and Hound runs up in Royal Blue. I need to get back up there on my KLR, just don't know if these old 70+years bones can take much more of that. Got to keep going though, or things lock up.

@RandyPark-pc7xh 16 күн бұрын

A few years ago my wife and I left our home at 495 mile marker and went up to fort Loudon and back. Was fun I was raised 1/2 mile from ocoee and hiwassee fork

@justkeepgoing 16 күн бұрын

Hey Randy, that's a good trip. Going through Watts Bar is pretty intimidating. Yeah, that area up along the Hiwassee is pretty county. I usually get down in your area every January for the Sandhill Crane Festival.

@RandyPark-pc7xh 15 күн бұрын

@@justkeepgoing yes my wife calls watts bar locks the doors of moordor lol

@justkeepgoing 15 күн бұрын

Hey, I think she nailed it!

@trainmanhawaii 11 күн бұрын

Beautiful scenery, love the video. Only question is make and model on the vessel? ❤. We don't have anything like that up here in the Pacific Northwest.. Thanks ahead of time... Safe sailings. ❤

@justkeepgoing 11 күн бұрын

Our boat is a 2003 Catamaran Cruisers Li'l Hobo. These vessels are manufactured in Columbia, Tennessee. I've heard of a few out in the Southwest, but can't recall of any up your way. There probably are some up there as they have been manufactured for over 30 years. Thanks for the comment.

@michaelthelen5297 19 күн бұрын

I'm excited to see the next part, we live up that way. It's interesting to see these landmarks from the waters perspective. What are the rules on camping overnight on TVA water? I poked around on the internet and couldn't find anything about it. Hope you enjoyed your trip!

@justkeepgoing 19 күн бұрын

That's a good question Michael. The only restrictions I know of, officially, are environmental. I think those are listed on the TWRD website. No dumping raw sewage, etc. Of course, common sense will tell you not to anchor in the navigable waterway, or near a dam during high rain or storm events. I think TVA may restrict you to two weeks anchored at one spot, but I think that only applies if the boat is not occupied. That's a pretty area over there.

@michaelthelen5297 19 күн бұрын

@@justkeepgoing Thanks for the info, Ill have to get me a little camper boat put together and go on some adventures :-)

@justkeepgoing 18 күн бұрын

You have a good place to start from. I say go for it. Just a tip, don't wait too late in life, like us.

@jamesbeaman5944 19 күн бұрын

I noticed the fuel filter mounted on transom. Could you please enlighten us. Thanks, Jim

@justkeepgoing 18 күн бұрын

Hello, James. That's a Yamaha standard issue water/fuel separator. There is another fuel filter in the motor also. It's probably a little redundant in fresh water, but you never know. It's not an expensive insurance policy for the extra protection. Here is a link to the unit on Amazon that I have. It can be found cheaper than this if you shop around. a.co/d/i2gRljL

@bobcathey8903 20 күн бұрын

Really nice video. I have a slip on Fort Loudon Lake. Been wanting to do the Clinch for a while. If you don't mind me asking, did you use a GoPro, smartphone, or some other camera. The audio, texts, an music were very appropriate for my taste. Enjoy your trip!

@justkeepgoing 19 күн бұрын

Thanks, Bob. The Clinch is a nice trip. You might as well run up the Emory while you are there. If going on up to Melton Hill, be sure contact Fort Loudon lock to arrange a week in advance to lock through. Fort Loudon is the only part of the Tennessee River we haven't traveled yet in our houseboat, but we're planning to do that in a few weeks, at least up to the confluence of the Tennessee above Knoxville. I grew up on the banks of Ft Loudon. If you've ever heard of Jones Bend, then that's where my family settled in Tennessee in the late 1700's. Camera's... Well, I use a DJI Osmo Action for a lot of it. I have a Sony a6000 that I use some, and my iPhone 13.

@tri5ford 17 күн бұрын

Nice cruise and video, but, at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="81">1:21</a>, I've never seen safety chains that don't lock on. It this leagel in your state?

@justkeepgoing 17 күн бұрын

Yes. According to Tennessee law the only requirement is they have to be crossed and able to support the tongue weight if the hitch fails. My trailer is over 20 yrs old and I do think the newer trailers have a spring loaded clasp on the hook. But it's not required by law, at least not in Tennessee.

@TheKBK2 15 күн бұрын

Just came across your channel, nice trip. We recently moved to Florence, Alabama and another boat is in our future to use on the Tennessee. What make and model do you have, and I notice you seem to be operating her from the forward deck, do you have a remote to operate from there? Thanks for taking us along on your journey.

@justkeepgoing 15 күн бұрын

That's a nice marina in Florence, we transitioned there on our Tennessee River cruise. Our boat is a 2003 Catamaran Cruisers Li'l Hobo. They are built in Columbia, Tennessee. The remote unit is an Intellisteer Type S F. I sat on the fence a long time before I purchased it, but really glad I did. It made it much more enjoyable to sit on the deck in the breeze and have that view. Thanks for coming along!

@TheKBK2 15 күн бұрын

@@justkeepgoing Thanks for the reply. Looking forward to enjoying more of your videos.

@cindisimmons5270 19 күн бұрын

What was the name of book with the rivers you were looking at?

@justkeepgoing 19 күн бұрын

Hi Cindi! The book is called Tennessee River Guidebook. by Jerry M. Hay. We used it extensively on our Tennessee river cruise a couple of years ago and it was very helpful. It's starting the get dated now, however. Last publish date was 2018 and I think it's out of print. There may be a later version out there now though, I haven't checked.

@jrfmichigian 19 күн бұрын

Michigander here new sub!! Check out your channel!! Man you been around 10 years on the UT!!! Ive been watching the great loop videos!! Dreaming of doing the loop with my son im 50 hes 20! Im going to watch the rest of whatcha got!! Might take a day or 3!! Thank you Sr!

@justkeepgoing 18 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! That would be a fantastic trip with your kid. Wish I had done that! Keep your expectation realistic. There will be tough days. You'll learn a lot along the way, that's guaranteed. But in the end, it will be some great memories that will last a lifetime.

@patrickthompson8913 11 күн бұрын

What book is that? I am local to the area and could use something like that.

@justkeepgoing 11 күн бұрын

Hello, Patrick. The book is called Tennessee River Guidebook. by Jerry M. Hay. We used it extensively on our Tennessee river cruise a couple of years ago and it was very helpful. It's starting the get dated now, however. Last publish date was 2018 and I think it's out of print. There may be a later version out there now though, I haven't checked.

@DSoundx 10 күн бұрын

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@justkeepgoing 10 күн бұрын

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@DSoundx 10 күн бұрын

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@seanpatun9875 6 күн бұрын

Can you rent houseboats on that river?

@justkeepgoing 6 күн бұрын

I think so, but on the upper end of the clinch on Norris Lake. Downstream of Norris I don’t know of any. There may be some on the Tennessee River around Kingston Tn. I’d search there.