Yamaha tech here, modern boat engine plugs don't "foul" like your typical carbureted atv, motorcycle, generator where you pull it out and it's jet black/wet/stinky/carbon packed etc They kind of get effected by lack of use/stale fuel and moisture more than age. ESPECIALLY here in Florida. The humidity actually rusts the plug tips as well even though the engine is spotless. As a rule of thumb, we change plugs during the annual service in March at my shop as standard so the customer won't develop a poor run, go into limp mode etc. getting stranded and calling seatow is more expensive than changing plugs every year. But stick with NGK! They're the best. And keep those extras. Maintenance is key. Enjoyed the video! Just added this trip to my bucket list.
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge Joshua! Much appreciated.... I'm certainly changing them annually from here on out. Why would you save the plugs? To carry with you as spares? Would you be better of to just carry new ones? Thanks again for speaking out!
@leeannabrown66243 ай бұрын
Thanks for being a no it all
@loganurquhart113 ай бұрын
Good advice Josh. I appreciate you.
@tylerw14183 ай бұрын
@@leeannabrown6624”know” it all*
@andycobb89873 ай бұрын
Man, great info…thanks so much!
@LeahBrooksJeremiahGardens2 ай бұрын
The boat you passed is ST 479 Tiger, the World War II-era tugboat that was built in DeLand and has been in Europe for the last 78 years. It recently made the return voyage to Volusia county.
@CraneofBoulogne3 ай бұрын
Those walls you wondered about in Lake George are there to mark the river channel; they predate a screen with a GPS connection. Years ago boats leaving the lake on either end were prevented from missing the channel if they went through those open gates that were designed to keep boats from running aground outside the channel.
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Gotcha! Good info!!!
@richardrahl-truth28 күн бұрын
yeah I was thinking something like that, go around and have a bad day lol.
@coalitionperformance59014 ай бұрын
I watch these and think how brilliant it would be to just go on a boat, on my own, leave the stresses of life behind and travel on the water! Great work and thanks for sharing
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Agreed! I wish life were that simple.....
@jamesbenz32283 ай бұрын
@@TripSmithDon't we all brother. Awesome adventure you went on.
@CapBamBamАй бұрын
I'm starting it now.. got a free Sailboat on FB marketplace
@ymanganelli3 ай бұрын
What a blessing having a Cabin Cruiser. Protection from lightning here in FL is very important. Have fun in the water!
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Yes, the cabin is awesome.... Will do my best, thanks!!!
@joejuska53904 ай бұрын
Would having paper charts helped with knowing water depth? Suggestions: wear a PLB, hinge the 360 cabin top light. If you stop under a known aircraft bridge dimension and take a tape measure to see what your actual clearance is. Plus I would mount a 9.9hp trolling motor as a “ get home engine “
@loganurquhart113 ай бұрын
Aircraft bridge? Please explain
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Technically yes, but then you have to know your position on the chart. My Simrad unit has the same charts on it as a paper chart. Thanks for the great suggestions!
@tuffr23 ай бұрын
I used to spend 9 days on my little boat with full canvas and sleeper seats. I love the mornings.
@loganurquhart113 ай бұрын
What kind of boat and how many feet?
@tuffr23 ай бұрын
@@loganurquhart11 - Searay Seville 17' - I would have a good cooler and would eat at the marinas. In the rain I would get some water in the boat. Also I would use the marina bathrooms. Usually I would buy a muffin or like for breakfast.
@loganurquhart113 ай бұрын
Sounds like a blast. I had a 1999 17 ft bayliner capre open bow. No place to sleep on that thing really. You have a cuddie cabin to sleep on there?
@tuffr23 ай бұрын
@@loganurquhart11 no cuddy cabin but full canvas was nice and kept most of the rain out. I had a thermorest self inflating 30" wide air mattress that was relatively comfortable. One time I was woke up with a beaver smacking his tail because I was in his cove.
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
That's awesome tuffr..... We used to have a boat similar to that in style and age. It was a Mirada. Good to know you made good use of yours!
@mdrichards003 ай бұрын
Me and my girlfriend booked a trip on a tiny houseboat on this river after you made a video on it 3 years ago.
@loganurquhart113 ай бұрын
Dude. Sounds like a blast! How many days and can you put up some pics?
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Oh cool! Over at @tinyhouseboatadventures? That's awesome!!! @loganurquhart11 you can look up Tony Houseboat Adventures on the St Johns.
@mdrichards003 ай бұрын
@@TripSmith yep. You put the company name on the KZfaq video.
@bladenrexroth25552 ай бұрын
The nap I could get in during that rain.
@thealignmentguy91392 ай бұрын
I did this trip in a J16 Carolina skiff about 15 years ago.
@MrGratefulEd4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the heads up Trip. I'm really looking forward to this series.
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy it! 😁
@jimfisker-andersen56373 ай бұрын
Great video. Cool boat. Beautiful trip. Thank you and I can't wait for the next one!
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Thank you!!! Part 2 coming tomorrow ;0
@dr_melski4 ай бұрын
as soon as i saw the C-Dory on the thumbnail, i knew it was gonna be good! another adventure,and i'm here for it! have fun, Trip.
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
You knew what was coming ;) Hope you enjoy it!
@melodymakermark4 ай бұрын
You’re living the life, Trip. Thanks for bringing us along. I hate that you run into unforeseen issues, but on the bright side, your suffering, inconvenience and personal expenses make great content!
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
Doing my best!!!Thanks for coming along and watching. Yea.... it does make for more of an adventure!
@bobedwards74553 ай бұрын
I'd be real tempted to strap two engines on for a trip like this - very, very cool
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Yea.... At times it could be useful... Glad you enjoyed it!
@jacksyoung24 ай бұрын
Your C-Dory videos just keep getting better Trip! Always a pleasure watching your content.
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
Thanks Jack! I appreciate you taking the time to watch.
@snipe673 ай бұрын
Im from Alabama and was in the Coast Guard in Mayport Fl. and our AOR(area of responsibility) was the St Johns river and the ICW. Good memories after watching your video.
@beardedgod91653 күн бұрын
Glad i came across your channel. Love the videos. And the c dory is a beautiful boat man
@FrankJohnson-r3e14 күн бұрын
Passing under that bridge was scary as heck! 🤯 You just barely missed it 🤢 😅. MAN! Thats some clleeeeeaar water! Clear as the Bahamas 🇧🇸 👌 My present boat of choice is a 1975 Aquasport 170 and it's got a 2000 Yamaha 115 which sets me to thinkin you're under-powered. My last boat was a 1986(?) ProLine 21 Walkaround and it had a 200hp Johnson Ocean Runner, so...but, to each his own...I'm not really in a real hurry most of the time but its nice to have the power when needed, every once in a while. The USNS Westwind is a Submarine and Special Warfare support vessel. Launched 2009 and commissioned 2015 🤷 Based somewhere in Louisiana. Again 🤷
@Captain_Clark_CDoryAdventures4 ай бұрын
Cool thumbnail Trip. WE READY! 🌞🏝️🛥️😎
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
Thanks Capt!!!!
@alexeatonexploresamerica55114 ай бұрын
What's up drip how you doing coming back to 30A anytime soon @@TripSmith
@alexeatonexploresamerica55114 ай бұрын
Enjoy the video @@TripSmith
@shaneoakley87574 ай бұрын
Goodness gracious that Yamahamma was singing after you gave it some fresh NGKs! Excellent. I had an outboard Yamaha for several seasons and I would change the plugs probably twice a season. They just sing so perfectly with fresh plugs. Fair wind and following seas Brother! I look forward to the rest!
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
She sure was! Thanks for the great comment Shane.
@TheCHAD_wasGREAT3 ай бұрын
I was going to say I remember when a tornado came and sucked ALL the water out of the Glen so we had to hold the boats from cruising each other… and then you said tornado!!! Lolol too funny
@DigitalNeb2 ай бұрын
Seeing that bridge @ 1:12:00 brought back so many memories of being on the water in my dad's old boat.
@brianking973Ай бұрын
It's been a while since I've watched your videos, but man I love it. I understand life takes priority, but thank you for the ones we get to see
@Bradington4 ай бұрын
The channel guard rail entrance of lake George is for the barges who make their way up and down the St. John’s
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
That's interesting... Thanks for the info!
@EyeCanShootFL3 ай бұрын
Also, at that bridge. That is one of the most haunted sections of I4 in sanford. Should read up on the grounds there and amount of deaths that have happened in that area
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
No kidding? That's wild.... I just looked it up. Built over an old graveyard huh?
@EyeCanShootFL3 ай бұрын
Yup! Count the amount of deaths. Lol it’s a lot!
@how2diy73 ай бұрын
I grew up on Lake George and my parents commercial fished the lake. The jetties were built to control sediment build up where the river meets the lake and allow for a barge channel deep enough for oil barges to pass through that once traveled the river.
@michaelorford65032 ай бұрын
@TripSmith Can you do a video showing your recipes for your egg salad, chicken salad, mince beef etc? Love the videos. Keep them coming!
@mmcleod1114 ай бұрын
Awesome! What an adventure! St John’s river is fabulous.
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
Amazing river.... I'm lucky to be able to do stuff like that!
@interminablyperplexed49034 ай бұрын
Richard Gene The Fishing Machine! He uses the same Hooky With Sloane tune. I know, random, but you'd love the Alabama fishing legend...good man. Enjoying the content so far...will watch the rest this evening as kids' soccer duties are calling now. Take care, Tripp.
@thenothingguru31553 ай бұрын
I thought I was the only one that caught that
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
I know of Richard Gene lol I'd love to learn some things from him first hand. The music I use is some of my favorites from the free music on KZfaq that doesn't need licensing. So we look for tunes in the same places lol Take care and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
@FloridaMan2133 ай бұрын
When a raindrop strikes the surface of the water, it randomly creates a splash and then an eddy. Multiply this random effect by the millions of raindrops striking the surface of a lake during a heavy rainstorm and the addition of that random energy disrupts and dissipates the orderly wave train. - The More You Know
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Ah, very interesting. Thanks for sharing!
@FloridaMan2133 ай бұрын
@@TripSmith Googled this too! Was interested as I'd never really thought about it and was pleasantly surprised when I saw it was indeed true. I really enjoyed your stuff, great job!
@timsgoinoutdoors99212 ай бұрын
IMO the best rain jackets have pit-zips to allow for ventilation during exertion. Otherwise you just get wet from sweat instead of rain.
@billybert35063 ай бұрын
The level of calm that you had after spilling Sardine juice has likely confused more than just myself. You either have a miracle soap for cleanup, or no sense of smell. 🐟🤠 Thanks for sharing!
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Haha! It's all natural. Makes folks think I've been catching a bunch of fish!
@billybert35063 ай бұрын
@@TripSmith 😂 That's a great reply. My close friend stayed back at the cabin one day while everyone else went out exploring. He said he'd be fishing all day, and provide dinner that evening. He put on a fantastic dinner, 100%. The next morning I found deli paper in the trash. Busted! He took a drive to town to cover his butt. 😂
@allenantonio43892 ай бұрын
Sweet I live in the area.....Wonderful...Also, The River flows South To North
@larrytrest27314 ай бұрын
I haven't watched in awhile, then I remembered the man loved sardines like me, branch out buddy and try with Louisiana hot sauce and with mustard. My wife gags.
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
Haha! I've had those for sure and they are delish! I prefer the more simple ingredients for health ;)
@stephenurmano2198Ай бұрын
You’ve got a great boat there. I was trying to decide before I moved to St Aug whether to keep my boat in St John’s River or in St Aug. It’s since been sold as the kids grew up and moved. I’m really surprised at the waters you’re experiencing in your journey. Great stuff, keep watching the weather, as you know things can change fast on the water, from great to scary.
@GasMan19933 ай бұрын
So glad I stumbled across this one, I used to binge watch all the videos from the kayak camping days. Thanks for sharing your adventures through my stomping grounds on the St. John’s river.. Lake Monroe , blue Springs, Lake Beresford, Lake George. lucky to live in this area and cruise the St John’s
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
I'm glad you found it also! Great stomping ground GasMan!
@reillysmith19473 ай бұрын
The goat! You continue to make great videos:) love ur stuff I’ll watch these forever
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Haha! Doing my best Reilly. Thanks!!!
@porc11384 ай бұрын
yeah buddy! good stuff, looking forward to part 2.
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
Heck yea! Working on it for ya!
@cartopcake76994 ай бұрын
Awesome cant wait!
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
Same here!
@anthonyhendricks7377Ай бұрын
Great video !! We are looking for a trailerable cabin cruser. Your video has helped.
@merc883 ай бұрын
We rented a houseboat and did that trip years ago.... reallly fun and highly recommended
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Hey awesome! Thanks for watching
@TheOldCowboy19523 ай бұрын
Trip, you have always made fun, enjoyable videos.❤😊
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Thank you sir! I try!
@papajeff54863 ай бұрын
Well, Mark Twain, thanks for sharing your adventure…from East Tennessee.
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Ha! You're welcome!!!!
@johnk3606Ай бұрын
I carry new spark plugs in my 14’ Jon boat. Part of the emergency kit (whistle and such).
@DG8RS3 ай бұрын
Glad you found Lake George on a "decent" day. I have been absolutely POUNDED rolling from that channel entrance across to Salt Springs where we always put in. That lake can turn straight nasty, and the lack of depth definitely doesn't help. Great video!!
@loganurquhart113 ай бұрын
The C-Dorys are like Arima’s, the can handle some rough water despite their smaller size.
@LeahBrooksJeremiahGardens2 ай бұрын
Lake George has one of the highest concentrations of gators in Florida!
@sam-y8t4 ай бұрын
I'm 3 days into my lmnt drinking and I'm starting to notice things just being a little easier! Thanks Trip!
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
Look-a-there!!! Glad to hear that Sam... It does make a difference.... Good on you my man.
@DennisJeffrey-dr9fe4 ай бұрын
Thanks for not cutting the spark plug issue out. Great info for the future
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
Yea for sure! That was part of the adventure anyhow ;)
@toddalford31553 ай бұрын
I dove the cave at blue springs in the 90s. That place is amazing but I don't recommend going to the bottom, the water is violent gushing in at like 3000gal a sec or something crazy like that. Best friend lost his life down there.i went one last time to carve his name in the rock as a memorial .
@zachhern13 ай бұрын
Growing up, always took salt run out to the glen on lake George. This brought me back thats for sure.
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
That's cool!!!
@perfectfitboating4 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking us on this adventure, Trip! Awesome editing and some great shots! 🤙
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
Hey thanks!!! Glad yall were able to enjoy it!
@erikvaldur3334Ай бұрын
I'm thinking the "fences " you asked about going into the bridge are for breaking the current/rough water for safer passage under the bridge. Especially if passing with another boat nearby. Less chances of being pushed around by hard moving water. Just my instinct. I see them by most bridges up here in the NE.
@novasloco3 ай бұрын
Great video Trip! I hate that feeling of when the motor does something weird. Not a fun way to start an adventure but the rest looked like a bunch of fun! Thanks for sharing the adventure!
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Thankya! Yea, once it does something weird, it's on your mind then lol Thanks for coming along.
@Lilmisshotrod1Ай бұрын
Shine On ☝️✝️🤗🪶
@tylerw14183 ай бұрын
I don’t think the kayak ever had propulsion issues! 😂 💪🏻
@markhittell80302 ай бұрын
I'm a 6th generation to live near where you squeezed under the railroad bridge... we have talked for years about bull sharks being around silver Glen springs... heard a lot of stories but never saw one😂
@Down_the_River4 ай бұрын
I just did 250 miles on the Cape Fear River in a 12 foot jon boat and a 7hp longtail mud motor. I love this video! took me 5 days. And I'm jealous of your setup!
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
Oh that's awesome! I've done some similar stuff on a gheenoe. Good times!!!
@Down_the_River4 ай бұрын
@@TripSmith Your channel is awesome. I'm binge watching a work right now. Keep up the amazing work!
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
@@Down_the_River Heck yea! Enjoy!
@CapCityDC4 ай бұрын
Awesome Trip! Love everything about your videos, but honestly it's your positive enthusiasm for boating and life that really makes them what they are. Heck you could be making videos of paint drying and they'd probably be worth watching 🙂
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Thanks Cap! I really appreciate your kind comment.... ;)
@bammersmith59932 ай бұрын
Looks by the shadow you have your ceiling fan going 😮😂😂😂😂.
@MrHarriman224 ай бұрын
I've been patiently waiting for this one!
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
Hope you like it! 😜🤙🏼
@robertparker35804 ай бұрын
great video Trip,there's a lot that goes into shooting these vids,camera angle,sound and music plus all the editing,thanks for sharing, I really enjoy watching all your adventures!
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Robert. Yes, there is a lot of work behind a video like this.... But I love sharing and one day I won't be able to get out there but I can always relive my old adventures.... Thanks for the great comment!
@bobnero192 ай бұрын
Marvelous, marvelous video. Love the boat!
@UpstateNewYork674 ай бұрын
Hey Trip. I was in the Palatka area when that storm rolled through. I’m a upstate NY guy and man that was some of the heaviest rain I’ve ever seen it was legit raining sideways .. glad to see you out on the boat. I’m jealous of all your expeditions. Stay safe
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
Yea it was a pretty decent little line there! I'm happy to be able to Get Out There.... Thanks for the comment!!!
@jeremiah.zittle2 ай бұрын
I Iive here in deland fl, born and raised here. Nice to see a KZfaqr pass through Lemon Bluff , Lake Monroe, all the way up through Lake George into Astor.. Lake George is definitely known as a nasty lake on some days haha. Imagine being on a bass boat, that’s what I own. Can definitely be crazy sometimes lol but, I love the st Johns river, Glad you enjoyed it man! And that boat you seen on Lake Beresford in Deland is a WW2 Tugboat, that they brought over here from somewhere in Europe I’m pretty sure? But Lake Beresford is where those boats were made and luckily they found one that still made it. Look it up, if you’re interested. There’s articles on it. P.S AWESOME TASTE IN MUSIC LOVE THE OLD COUNTRY !!
@joe_townsend4 ай бұрын
The hype up for this series on IG was well worth the wait!! Killer intro! Definitely should put the Okeechobee Waterway on the to do list!
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
Thanks Joe! Oh it is.... Maybe I could escape for a couple of weeks and just loop down through the Keys in one trip!
@nathanankersen46953 ай бұрын
That Wsstwind supply boat works for Miltary Sealift Command and was bought from Hornbeck, an offshore supply boat company that operates in the Gulf and other parts of the world.
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Well well, should have known you might know ;) Thanks for the info Nathan!
@Mercnessful4 ай бұрын
Is it just me, or after the first time Trip showed the motor and had the issue, every time he had a shot of the motor I was waiting for there another issue? I was always relieved when there wasn't. GREAT VIDEO!
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
It wasn't just you, it was me as well! lol Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it!
@dylanfuller95013 ай бұрын
I was crossing over that 17-92 bridge at the same time you got to it in the video that’s awesome 😂
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
No kidding? That's pretty cool man!!! I didn't hear you honking lol
@fire583720012 ай бұрын
1:15:24 USNS Westwind (T-AGSE-2) is a Black Powder-class submarine and special warfare support vessel acquired by the U.S. Navy in 2015. I used to be a helmsman for M.S.C. who owns that vessel. Fairwinds.
@jacobcooley49653 ай бұрын
Trip!! I played laser tag on the Orleck. It used to be docked in Lake Charles, where I currently live.
@markhittell80302 ай бұрын
Blue springs has salt water fish like tarpon, snook and more in it. Odd right?😂
@rolfnorman69503 ай бұрын
That was a really enjoyable trip to watch. Looking forward to part 2.
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Part 2 coming tomorrow!!!
@qcollins1841Ай бұрын
Great video. Great women's sandals!
@Jccj934863 ай бұрын
Learning about taking spares Trip. Especially on a boat ride that far.
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Yep..... Live and learn! lol
@ryanbrackin9763 ай бұрын
I live off highway 46 in Mims, right down the road from where you put in at. Wish I could have bumped into you to say hey and check the boat out. I love all your adventure videos, be safe!
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Oh nice! Would have love to have had the chance to say hey. Glad you enjoy the videos Ryan. Thanks!
@GJCAMPING3 ай бұрын
Awesome trip man. Glad the engine was a easy fix take care out there👍✌️🛥🎣
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
I'm glad it was too! Thanks!
@DadDaughter-outdoor-Adventures3 ай бұрын
Mr Trip Smith!! Trip Dip O.G😂!!!! ,We Been enjoying your adventures over here , the very same spring they asked you to leave from , in one of your other videos, awhile back, no gas motors and no free diving!! Prettty blue waters, ring a bell? 😂 just last weekend we had just about all the kayakers and swimmers doing the “TRIP DIP” after we did a vlog there,😅 thanks for sharing brother! lol. (Daddy & Daughter ) be safe n Blessed.
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Yea sir!!! Oh yea, I remember that day well! I can't wait till I go somewhere and hear a random TRIP DIP!!!! Thanks for the great comment!
@DadDaughter-outdoor-Adventures3 ай бұрын
@@TripSmith thanks brother we love ya!! Be safe n blessed
@taylorshiver32844 ай бұрын
I don't know why, but I was not expecting you to finish that seal in one sitting. I thought it would be like a "snack" 🤣
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
Shoot.... Aint nothing but a hill for a mountain climber.
@tcurr03092 ай бұрын
When you said the length of the SJ River I thought you were starting at the headwaters at SR 60 west of Vero Beach FL. This isn't a true full length trip without that >100 miles of river.
@timswope84234 ай бұрын
Your still my hero!
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
Haha! Thanks Tim!!!!
@timswope84234 ай бұрын
@@TripSmith my OB engine troubles was always fuel related. Fuel filters, fuel polishers. Also take extra fuses for engine.
@oldhobo56103 ай бұрын
Great video and I love the C-Dory. We probably passed you the opposite direction on 09April in a Hobo houseboat, from Sanford on 21March to Amelia Island Bridge and back to Sanford 10April. Took us 21 days at 6 mph, with a lot of side trips to springs and creeks. The wide open lakes (River of Lakes) and spring winds can be a challenge. Editing our videos as I write. We're subscribed!
@mikebsbd2 ай бұрын
Great video. Nice boat.
@markhittell80302 ай бұрын
That single dark fish is a armor shell catfish... very invasive
@franiannarone81964 ай бұрын
Wow, great footage 🤙 my husband said to tell you to trim your engine up, while on a plane and you'll have better gas mileage , increase your speed at lower rpm's 👍 Continue safe travels 😊
@Captain_Clark_CDoryAdventures4 ай бұрын
Tell your hubby a C-Dory 22 comes with power trim tabs and also thanks for sharing his tip. God bless. 🙏
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Tell him I appreciate the suggestion. I take my time when trimming and watch my RPM's and speed closely in order to cruise efficiently. With this boat being such a flat bottom, she performs best on flat water when trimmed down a bit more than normal to get the boat sitting flat and not plowing quite as much.
@ricoreelsfishing65044 ай бұрын
Great video brother!! I live behind those condos at 1:05:14. Little town called welaka. After you went under the second train bridge, around the bend a bit is a pretty big sand bar. That giant slide you saw is on a barge. Every year they drag it out to the sand bar there, along with a bunch of floating fire pits and tiki torches, and have a huge party over night. It’s a great time! That huge yacht is also new. Apparently the owner bought all that land just to keep his boat there! lol fun stuff. Hope to see you out there sometime and stay safe!
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Oh cool! That floating barge party is probably a heck of a good time! Hope to see you out there as well. Thanks for the comment!
@ricoreelsfishing65043 ай бұрын
@@TripSmith it’s a great time! See you on the water!
@roydora2 ай бұрын
Waylon and some Hank Jr. 👍
@JD-iu3vi4 ай бұрын
All right! Time for a Trip trip.
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
Heck yea!!! Thanks for tuning in!
@delmarwyatt10273 ай бұрын
Use to camp and fish near lemons bluff shad fishing as a kid.
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Hey cool!!!!
@jethrodupree4 ай бұрын
I’m glad to see you still out here doing what you do! 🛥️
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
Me and you both Jethro!
@Joannretirementforfun3 ай бұрын
New to your channel and love ur videos and especially the snorkeling. What an awesome thing to see
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Hey welcome and thank you! I often times think the reason I boat is to get in the water....
@TheRoadtoGonzo4 ай бұрын
Thats great Trip ty for sharing. Planning on moving to St Augustine and hoping to get out and take up boating on the river.
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Hey cool! Pretty neat city....
@admobeer95513 ай бұрын
Having enjoyed most of the St . Johns, this was a lot of fun to watch. Thanks for the video. btw: you can keep the Beach Cliffs. Look for the extra 10 cents in the parking lot for an upgrade. 😄
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Haha! I heard that about the upgrade. I do like Brunswick better ;)
@trevorlahey19563 ай бұрын
Hey man I cruise a much larger sailboat than that, and I recommend backing down on the anchor if you are going to sleep on it. Even though it’s light it can happen and it usually does in the middle of the night.
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Yea.... sometimes I do back down on the anchor to set it, most of the time I don't. Probably would be wise of me to do it consistently. Thanks for the reminder!
@joshkaiser85833 ай бұрын
I’ve just gotten Argo and am following you on it. Love watching your adventures. I’ve got a 21’ walkaround fishing boat. You’ve definitely got more amenities on your CD than I do but we’re just starting to take trips and camp on our boat too.
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Hey cool Josh! All boats are a compromise my friend. If it floats and gets you Out There, that's all that matters!
@KEVIN88GT4 ай бұрын
Trip. Great video as always! Consider taking the food out of your large Tupperware and not dipping your fork back into food that you're saving for later. You're introducing bacteria from your mouth into it. If you ever get stranded and need food to last more than a few days you may get sick.
@TripSmith4 ай бұрын
Thanks Kevin!!!That's interesting... I'm not really up to speed on that stuff but what your saying does sound logical....
@FlatsFisher733 ай бұрын
There is no way you can get me to try that. Thank you for doing that for us my brother desires no way I can do that.
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Haha! I heard that!
@paulb3514 ай бұрын
I'm not sure if you would have been so calm about it , if you would have seen how close that bridge was at the time. Solid video , thank you.
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
You may be right. Although if I know it's going to clear, I'm good to go ;) Glad you enjoyed it!
@WNTAdventures3 ай бұрын
Great video! I've been boating on the St. Johns for 50 years and have covered every mile of your trip, just never in one trip. I've got a 25 foot walk around cuddy and would love to make that trip and camp along the way. You actually passed our house between the container ships and the ICW. We would have been on your starboard side about a mile past the last set of blue cranes! You might be interested to know that straight section of river from the Dames Point bridge east to the end of Blount Island was actually dug by the Corp of Engineers in the early 1950s. That project, called Fulton Cut, created an Island which now serves as the primary cargo terminal in NE Florida. Previously the "island" was part of the mainland on the south side of the river and the river made several sharps turns as it went around the north side of what is now Blount Island. The "cut" was named after the fishing village of Fulton which was along the south bank of the river. Anyway, enough for the history lesson. Love the boat, your enthusiasm and the adventures!
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Thank you Wade! Love the history lesson. Looking at the map, I figured it was a man made cut. What a nice spot for a home!!!! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
@EyeCanShootFL3 ай бұрын
I4 in Sanford was that bridge. :)
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Gotcha!
@BurninatorTheTrogdor3 ай бұрын
Hell yeah man. I'm just learning about how amazing Florida is. We moved to DeLand a couple of months ago and I'm kicking myself that I had to sell my RIB before we left. Maybe a Jet Ski in the future? haha The canals are so rad. I hope Florida stays clean. I feel like the water everywhere is being destroyed and no one is doing anything. Subbed bro!
@TripSmith3 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! Jet ski will do the trick nicely.... Yea it's tough about the water situation.... Thanks for subbing and welcome to the channel! Lots of content to catch up on ;)