"I don't want to step on the transom to check the oil because it's starting to crack and I don't want the motor to fall in..." Classic.

Don’t drag a muddy anchor on board instead lift the anchor and tie it of just below the surface of the water and set off. After a little while stop and if the mud has washed off you can bring it on board. ,love you two stay safe!

i have the same 55 pound thrust trolling motor from newport. its awesome.. used it like 7 times.its good for 200$ on the highest speed it will drain quicker, on speeds 1-3 it will last super long. i asked them how many amps it draws and this is what they said "Thank you for contacting Newport Vessels! Unfortunately, we can't give our the Amp draw at every speed, but we can assist with giving the amp draw at forward speed 3! The 55lb motor will draw 16A at forward speed 3. i have a 75 AH battery so that will last me 4.6 hours non stop! which is allot! on speed 5 im guessing it would last me 1 hour and 30 mins nonstop. So on 1-2 it would probably last 6 + hours on non stop use. hope it helps

Glad to find you still on TOP of the water!

I’m trying real hard not to appear negative because y’all are young and still having fun. It appears that you are falling into that capricious trap of enjoying it until it breaks and then fix it. As I said previously, cover your patches with temporary paint so your fiberglass repairs can be truly addressed with a proper paint job at your own budget and discretion. Fix and address the reason for overheating on your motor immediately. Not doing so will lead to a severe motor failure that could require replacement. Perhaps a $.99 part or even just a straight out flush could do the job. Where’s the point in taking a needless risk? If your transom is cracking, it needs repair now! Something so simple as a Dremel clean out of the crack and a fill with Marine Tex can make for a solid fix. On the other hand, if the transom come apart, the boat is going to semi sink and the motor can go bye bye. I’d suspect that might ruin your trip. And, finally, if the straps or rope webbing on your trampoline is already coming apart now is the time to fix it. If we, in our seventies, can travel 1600 mile on a monohull sailboat which required repairs along the way, y’all can do it. If you wait until it all gangs up on you, it gets overwhelming. Just a thought but having fun can be better served over the long run by interspersing a little along the way TLC. 😁😁😁

I somehow never thought they would make it this far. From the get go I have been waiting for a train wreck that seems just around the corner.

Finally I’ve been looking and looking and looking please keep them coming I love the two of you

Make sure the "rope" doesn't fall in the water...you guys crack me up! Safe sailing...uh, I mean motoring.

Please don't wear a rucksack when in the dinghy - it's the opposite of a life-jacket, ... an anchor-bag? Congrats on the second motor - always good to have a back-up plan.

Mud can clog some passageways. Is telltale still spitting a nice stream? You can hook up a hose with ears and flush the outboard. Most people do that frequently when in shallow waters or muddy runnoff.

Glad to see you are both doing well and still sailing.

You guys crack me up! Next time just hang the anchor slightly underwater...go slow letting it rinse, then pull it up. Go get em tigers!

You guys are great. Very proud of the challenges you overcome. please ignore the haters and the ones that are waiting for you to fail. Bad Shit happens to everyone. The type that sits back and says I cant believe they made it this far (go watch your fail channels) and try wishing people good luck or say a prayer for someone .

Motors don’t fix themselves , get it checked

My first boat i ever owned was a intex mariner 4 until i must have ran over a down tree and started taking in water! I own a vibe seaghost 130 kayak now. Had a few good trips with that intex!!

You could try using some Splash Zone two part marine epoxy for a quick temporary fix to the crack in the transom where the motor is mounted.

Is there some kind of tether line on the engine so if it does fall off you don't loose the motor?

When my dad was tooling around in his dingy my mom would say look at the tidy bowl man

I have an Intex Mariner 4 that I have a Minn Kota trolling motor on. I use to run the trolling motor with a full size deep cycle battery like you do. I got tired of lugging that thing around so I went down to Batteries Plus and purchased a DURACELL Deep Cycle battery; model number DURDC12-35J. Its less than half the size of a full size battery and I can fish all day long with it. It's never left me without power on the lake. One of the best things I ever did for my Mariner 4 raft!

You all seem very happy :)

Glad to see you guys wearing t shirts and no more winter jackets! Enjoy!

And the OIL slick slowly drifts out from the engine. Love you guys!

Great job guys. Have fun along the way. I do crazy fun trips every chance I get. Don't let the old farts convince you to be scared.

Cooling problem if motor overheats!

It's good to see you posting a fresh video! A lot of us worry about you.... :-)

Good job guys, that's an ongoing saga with the outboard, I would be interested to see how that pans out and if you have had a look at it. Good job getting the trolling motor too, will make your life a bit easier.

Keep them coming!

Great to see you guys making your way south. Keep safe and keep posting.

just a tip for the transom , tie a rope around your stern rail to just behind the outboard mounting bracket & back to the stern rail , it should stop your engine going for a swim if the transom does give in , all the best guys

I'm happy you finally got a motor!

Congratulations on both the boat and the trolling motor. I might recommend having a rope or something attached to the boat motor if your worried about the transom, so you can catch it if the transom breaks. And in a pinch you can use the trolling motor on the big boat.

one more toy to the adventure team ... good to see you guys.. be safe and happy sailing..!! see you guys on the next one...!!

There's foldup 2 wheel dollies by Milwaukee etc for like $30 or so at home stores. It could make hauling stuff to your boat much easier and folds flat for compact storage. Those little Mr Buddy heaters can be used for occasional heating and safer for a confined space.

I can't imagine how hard it is to go back and re-edit the videos. and I don't mean the technical aspects...... respect.

I like trolling motors. I bought a new 27 lb Minn Kota back in the seventies and it still runs great. I just rinsed it off after each use and sprayed it with wd40. was salt water use too.

love it great rainy day binge watch. Best of luck

I just bought the 62# Newport L Series. Anxious to see if it will move my 11'6" Zodiac Classic.

I look at these video updates as proof-of-life. Good to see you're still moving along. What's your plan exactly? Where are you headed and what're you going to do when you get there?

I really love the videos , keep them coming

Appreciate the positive attitude, but you are lucky, plain and simple. Get to a marina with a boat yard. Get your motor fully serviced. Rebuild the transom and build a proper door. Storm season is here.

I really enjoy your videos. You two are a hoot together. Best of luck in your adventures!!

U guys are awesome! Love this channel

That girl is so freaking cute. Just the way she talks to you does little baby voice ahaha I love it

The ol’ triplerowloopknotcleattie gets em every time.

Next Trip to Dollar Store buy a small bucket... Attach to a rope...Use it to drop in water and retrieve so you can use sea water wash down everything!!!! Cheers!

sounds like you need a new impeller in your water pump! First sign of overheating ,water should stream out the port harder then what i see,also check inlet ports down at sides in front of propeller.Happy sailing!!!

FYI. I believe once you add a motor to a blow up raft. You are required to register it( numbers and stickers). Just wanted you to know in case you run across a harbor police officer doing his job. They probably will let you off with a warning first time. Plus they are usually nice guys and gals. Have fun. Enjoy thus trip of a life time..

They are still alive. I'm gobsmacked

Always wondered how far I could go around the east coast without having to be in the ocean. I'm 43, been boating since I was like 8. Now I know. Inspires me to take my 17 yr old son on an expedition. I cant stop wacthing,lol.

12:57 is the rich version of you in another dimension

Check your mercury motor to see if it has a 12v battery charging output .

Concern is all you need to "FIX" the transom damage so that you don't fear the motor can fall in and sink to the bottom bringing your fear to life. Big problem super hard fix.

Congratulations on your progress guys!!! We enjoy your enthusiasm ! Soo..... What's your plan? Any plans for a mast and rigging and sails and fiberglass work, interior, electric, plumbing, transom repair, cockpit door, (not necessarily in that order) etc?? I haven't heard you speak of your end goals - perhaps I missed them. I truly don't mean to send any negativity your way, but you guys are on borrowed time with that boat in its current state - I assume I don't need to tell you both that :) .. I just hope there is a plan beyond SOUTH... All my good wishes and good luck your way :)

'I hpoe our motor stays on', gold!

Nice looking catamaran. Here's a hint. Shorten your dinghy painter to the length that it CAN'T foul your prop if it falls in the water. If you leave it as long as it appears to be, it is guaranteed to foul your prop at some point. When it does, you will NOT be able to raise your motor to access the snarl around your prop. It WILL happen, and never at a good time.

Yeah turning off heats the motor up because the water/air stops circulating then when you start it ,it should quickly start to cool down

you guys are so funny.... happy in all the right ways!

Would You Position the Battery in a Different Place? If it was a Canoe? Or Aluminum Boat?

Hey guys you think you'll be in Florida by the end of July ?

In Florida you need to have your dinghy registered and titled if you are going to run it with the trolling motor. That may be true of other states as well.

love that laugh young lady.... hope you are well and just wonder when was it made that video ? and what are you doing in between videos ??? hows the house boat doing??? have fun and make us laugh xxxx

keep going! looks like so much fun!

Ah, a Mariner 4 inflatable. Used one for years fishing my local lakes.

I have a 30# motor on my 10 ft pelican i love to get on the river and just cruise so quiet

How are you guys going t charge the battery for the dingy? They make panels you can put on the roof of the Cat and charge it with sun..West Marine sells them....they are pretty cheap if you shop for them.

Another proof of life video!

Make sure you have a locking system to secure the trolling motor to the transom bracket of the dinghy and for securing the dinghy to the dock. It’s not uncommon for dinghies and motors to go wandering while you are away, sadly.

I put dinghy wheels on the back of mine so that I can pull the loaded dinghy across the street or the side of the road to get gas and food.

i am looking at this motor. how do you angle it so it wont touch the ground?

Where are y’all at? Past Georgia yet? You should stop at Cumberland Island it’s right on the intercoastal national forest everything is free beautiful place.

I just bought the same trolling motor and dingy. What battery do you use and how long did it last?

Maybe some wakeboarding now that you have a dingy and a motor. You tellem Jess clean that anchor and git that mud off the trampolin. You guys are way to funny you come out with all the funny stuff and the Captain's all serious about everything. I think you are so funny sometimes I find myself laughing during the day when I think of some of the things you say and do. This is great 2 weeks and 2 videos keep up the good work you guys

Is the mariner stable enough to stand up and cast for fishing?

Could you do a video on what you plan to fix and when ? So far it’s half painted and needs quite a bit of work. Good luck to you both, i am subscribed (my heart was in my mouth on your earlier videos)

You should have two motors with one of them for stand by running and have a 12 Volt heater for when it gets cold

Great show. BTW, what is AH for your DC battery?

love the videos, pls keep them coming

Subbed at vid 1. Loved the houseboat refit. This is one channel I’ll like the video before I watch it cause I know it’s going to be good. Also , what’s the model of that outboard?

Been following your channel (since you bought the boat and restored it). Great content. This is the first time I m the first viewer on any video on YT & first one to like. Not sure how that happened.

Hi my friend! Your opinion about Mariner 4? Do you recommend?!

I’ve got pretty much the same boat but mine is blue and an Aqua Marina. Most details match. Mine is made in china and i got it dirt cheap. Good boat and easy to stuff in the bach of a car when camping.

I could have sworn that i daw a mast when you first got the boat. Where’d it go?

Stay safe from the hurricane

FYI The Cheap Charge Controller link doesnt work anymore: amzn.to/2Ftfrfl

Check your impellor, if it's overheating there is something wrong with your water-flow.....seems like a great wee engine would be a shame to cook it

Consider adding a raw water pump and wash down hose to the front of the boat for anchor cleaning.

Love you guys.

what battery and battery container are you using?

Change the impeller, clean the carb, change the plugs, use fresh gas and the motor will work just fine. Watch Mustie1 work on outbids. GO JESS & TREVOR!

Does that dingy come with a hand pump to pump out water ? I hope so. Did you know, the fastest operator of a hand pump is the one that can’t swim ? Amazing isn’t it ?

Hey guys! Glad all is well. Your cooking with gas now!! That dingy with motor definitely a game changer. I'm very happy for you two.😁 so I've been trying to contact somebody with some kind of clout at Mercury. I've told your story to 5 different people and told them where to find you on youtube. But so far i keep getting the people who can't make that sort of call but they all promised to see what they could do.😐😒. Does it have to be another Mercury? I mean if someone offered you a motor would you take any brand?

Great video guys

Most likely you need a new impeller. The most common reason for engine damage. Hopefully yours is ok. Impellers should be replaced every two years. See KZfaq for instructions. It’s about two hours if you never done it before and about 45 minutes for a pro. Don’t use petroleum grease on Impeller, use only silicone grease. Don’t wait unless you want to buy a new engine.

Guys you got this. You can do it. Cant wait to see what you do with the boat. You need sponsors to help you with a motor. Come on sponsors where you at. These guys need some help... How long will it take you to get to fla?

Keep it comming will reach FL soon.

Good to see you again

Check the impeller!!!

Whats up with the camera buzzing sound again in the background?

Hows the Newport 55lb running?

Please invest in a 35 to 55 hp outboard, they're around. Keep the little one mounted for emergencies.