lol we fish in bigger seas than that!!!! Not a rough day on Erie by any means
@productions465125 күн бұрын
Waiting for the rough weather….
@dakotalane36662 ай бұрын
Hi Ian, Do you plan on posting more videos this season? what anti-spider spray do you recommend?
@8560mkkem3 ай бұрын
Good to see you back were do you go in florida I'm on charlotte harbor and the manatee river
@Saphiracruising4 ай бұрын
Love your choice of music (besides your 340) to all your videos! 😎💯🤟
@catchcookcreate-zm5xg5 ай бұрын
7:00 good way to add 10 minutes to the clock
@Joey-nq2ec5 ай бұрын
Lmao, you have no idea what 4 to 5 footers are, that tiny boat would not handle them well at all. As for line management, learn to use a single spring line tossed to the dockmaster and cleated. No one should need to grab your docklines from shore. You need someone to train you for sure.
@donaldchadd42296 ай бұрын
HOME SWEET HOME 😘🏡🏡
@jetlag47547 ай бұрын
Haven't seen any videos since this one. Hope you are well?
@jetlag47543 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. I hope is well.
@CaptainTodd7 ай бұрын
Hey Drifter, is everything ok? Been a while. Miss your content
@publicdefender777 ай бұрын
Good stuff!!
@JustinTyme19668 ай бұрын
Are you not allowed to go under the bridge when a train is crossing?
@donaldchadd42295 ай бұрын
No esp especialy if the bridge is too low boaters need to think about safety
@CaptainTodd9 ай бұрын
Are you saving all this seasons content for winter?
@scottkahler472210 ай бұрын
where are you
@boatingwithdrifter524110 ай бұрын
I’m from Wyandotte, Michigan. Along the Detroit River.
@jakemcconnell2310 ай бұрын
I have to laugh at some of the comments here. I enjoyed the video and there are some things to learn from all this. To all who say obviously you dont know what rough water is or those waves aren't as big as you say, obviously they havent been on a 34ft+ cruiser before. The waves dont look as large because the camera is likely nearly 8ft above the surface, there is no break water, and you are looking out over a bow thats likely near 25ft in front of you. Its a little different than being 2ft above the water and looking over a short bow. My question to the narrator is, does your refrigerator not have a door lock/latch? My Sea Ray does.
@boatingwithdrifter524110 ай бұрын
My boat has a plastic lock on it, and in rough water it does not hold. I installed a strap with a snap on it. That holds.
@jakemcconnell2310 ай бұрын
@boatingwithdrifter5241 ah. Well then bravo sir. I have a local lake that is a common challenge for me as it is a "three finger" lake and at times gets a strange hydrodynamic issue I call the "washing machine". No white caps, but a large 3ft tumbling chop. It looks harmless, until you get in to it and all the rules change. We'll done captain! Happy horizons to you sir.
@Urmadyoulostthearguement10 ай бұрын
Hey man don’t know if you’ll see this. But I love your channel. Randomly found it a few hours ago and just seen the back of your boat. Crazy to think out of all people I find you who dock in my hometown. Absolutely nuts! This is docked over by major biddles and shoppers valley right?
@boatingwithdrifter524110 ай бұрын
Yes I do, I like it when I connect to my viewers. I hope you had a great summer, thanks for watching.
@bandck8752 Жыл бұрын
Thanks great video i just viewed it now, I don think many people are aware of how the conditions on the great lakes are. The local paper in Toronto ran a piece on Lake Ontario and how pleasure boating has exploded post covid and this has added a whole group of inexperienced boaters to Lake Ontario and Toronto Harbour. Thanks for the view of the Livingston channel
@j1alex Жыл бұрын
Love the videos! Trying to talk my apprehensive wife into taking ours (27 Sea Ray) to Put in Bay. How is the ride down as far as ability to see land and time to get there? Also, do you recommend Millers Marina as the go to place? Thanks again!
@smokendt Жыл бұрын
Hopefully you're kidding about the lengths, the largest gator caught in Florida to date is only 14' 3" That little fella that ya'll spotted was barely 7'.
@Andrico77 Жыл бұрын
Where’s the PFD when doing the bow ballet.
@dakotalane3666 Жыл бұрын
Four foot waves sound like quite an adventure. I'm not confident that my small 26 footer would do well in seas that rough. Which app do you use to tell you of the water conditions before you cruise?
@dakotalane3666 Жыл бұрын
You are a man of many talents and you're good at them all.
@Tacodisc0-c Жыл бұрын
Hey Drifter, thanks for the great content, love your videos! Wondering if you could give advice - i'm looking to move from a 20ft fishing boat to a cruiser with a space for family but also keep it for occasional fishing/trolling on Erie. Would you recommend any specific boats? I was considering SeaRay Weekender as these seem to be popular for mounting additional rod holders. Also would need something with twin engine to occasionally troll at low speeds of 1.5-3mph. What is your approximate speed in gear with 1 or both engines, do you think these speeds with a boat that size is feasible?
@thetattooedladyfan Жыл бұрын
Nice job. You've and your Mom got guts !! Must have good confidence in your boat. My 'new to me' boat has had some mechanical issues since I got it last year. Fingers crossed that they are behind me now. I'd like to make that trip to PIB and Cedar Point from Lake St Clair this summer on my 35' Maxum. I've done it several times on my previous 26 footer. Would be nice to have a buddy boat to make the trip with in case something goes wrong.
@boatingwithdrifter5241 Жыл бұрын
It is nice that I have a VHF marine radio, and traveled with my friends who boat is named Firewater. A up coming video my trip home I did have a problem, I had to shut down my starboard motor. Have to stay tuned to learn what happened!! I don’t want to spoil it. Lol
@thetattooedladyfan10 ай бұрын
So, I haven’t seen your return trip video. Everything alright ?
@thetattooedladyfan7 ай бұрын
Still waiting to find out what happened on your return trip. Haven’t seen any new videos since. Hope everything is okay with you.
@JG-wr1sl Жыл бұрын
Nice job docking.
@boatingwithdrifter5241 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@12000Jetlag Жыл бұрын
Memorial Day weekend was comfortable temperature wise but the ol Lake Erie sure was angry even on the south shore. I never got my boat out until Saturday afternoon when it started to calm down. I had back surgery in March and can't take a chance getting beat up by the waves just yet. I have reservations for Historical Weekend at Millers. I love that place!
@jessicavanmeter9861 Жыл бұрын
Hope you are doing well!! Bet you’re excited for boat season!!
@boatingwithdrifter5241 Жыл бұрын
Yes I am, cold morning, but getting ready to head to Put in Bay Ohio.
@jerrydaughtrey4009 Жыл бұрын
But.... sharks?🦈
@12000Jetlag Жыл бұрын
I didn't know that you worked in a dive shop! Awesome. I hold an Open Water Certificate but have not been diving in a few years due to back issues.
@12000Jetlag Жыл бұрын
Always nice to be back on the water. I launched Jetlag on April 27th and this being my first full season with her I have a lot of things I want to do.
@jerrydaughtrey4009 Жыл бұрын
ahhhh now I know why you were trying to get me to come visit you at the marina.... Lets get some mexican!
@boatingwithdrifter5241 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a good idea!!
@johnnynonaya8498 Жыл бұрын
Nice job. Yeah, I like using Marine tex for gel coat repairs as well. Another trick I use for rub marks on hull is use a little bit of lacquer thinner for light spots. Saves you from removing a bit of the gel coat with compound. the thinner will not hurt the gel coat as long as you do not use a large amount. and be sure to wipe it completely off.
@dakotalane3666 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian. I also have a few spots to fill on my boat. Last year was my first and you've taught me a lot. I appreciate your "How To" videos and love your cruising to different locations. It's all new to me. Thanks
@thetattooedladyfan Жыл бұрын
Chip repair on my list for this/next week. I was debating what type of gelcoat (kit) material to use. I’m going try the marine tex as you did.
@12000Jetlag Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back! I splashed my 340 on April 27th. Looking forward to a great cruising season. I also started a KZfaq channel which I call Cruising Aboard Jetlag. Just getting started and learning to edit.
@boatingwithdrifter5241 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your channel, hopefully I’ll see you out there!
@nicklaw4438 Жыл бұрын
I've been using Jescar Polymer sealant the last few years and really liking its durability compared to wax. I usually use a light polish to clean up the hulls then seal it each year. I agree a heavy compound every year is too much and can wear down the gel coat. Interested to see the next video on finishing up and waxing. Your hull looks nice and shiny in the videos already.
@boatingwithdrifter5241 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I liked your comment. I will need to give that Polymer a try.
@EricCallahan0228 Жыл бұрын
Good info, thanks Ian
@boatingwithdrifter5241 Жыл бұрын
Eric, thanks for tuning in!
@iamgriff Жыл бұрын
Maria looks confident at the Helm
@boatingwithdrifter5241 Жыл бұрын
Think you, it won’t be long before I start another season. Thanks for watching!
@jamesp1045 Жыл бұрын
I love your boat. I wanted a 340 Sea Ray many years ago. We sold our 250 Sea Ray and got out of boating all together. Lack of time was the main reason.
@boatingwithdrifter524110 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear 👂 that, but it’s nice to hear that you still are watching.
@mkp3824 Жыл бұрын
Pretty decent waves around 9:00 I bet that was pretty nerve-racking. We took our 18-foot Lyman up one year when I was a kid. We had no clue what we were doing. We didn't check the weather, wave conditions, or anything. I don't think our life jackets were any good, either. No radio. We head out from the Portage River, not too bad. 2 to 3 feet. We start getting out there, the Lyman's doing great, so we head out to Put in Bay. We get there, some other small boats anchored, Perch fishing, I guess. The waves were building, but we got to an area that was kinda covered. When we left, we came around the corner. All the boats were long gone. I know it had to be bad because we didn't see a single boat on the way back. We had to have been in at times, 6 to 8-footers. It was windy. On a Sunday afternoon in August, the lake's empty. My dad and brother were nervous, and with me driving, I couldn't show I was, too. Even a bigger boat, like yours, would've been having a slow ride in that. As we got closer to shore, luckily, the waves started getting smaller. I think you know what I mean, after at least an hour and a half of driving in that, having to pay attention every second to every wave, I've never been more mentally exhausted in my life. Like running a marathon with your brain. It's foolhardy to take on Lake Erie. You did a good job!
@jocelynfinaldi586 Жыл бұрын
Hey Drifter, we enjoy your videos, wondering how many hours you have on your boat and your thoughts on how many hours is too many
@boatingwithdrifter5241 Жыл бұрын
I’m going to have to look that up, my boat is under shrink wrap, I’m going to guess I’m about 1100 hours. As long as you take good care of them. Keep the oil change every year. Engines will pet a very long time!
@jocelynfinaldi586 Жыл бұрын
@@boatingwithdrifter5241 Hey thanks!! We just upgraded to a 30' your videos are very helpful. Watching you now on Kelly's Island. Looking to head that way this summer. Keep posting!!
@boatingwithdrifter5241 Жыл бұрын
I’ll be starting a new season soon! Thank you so much for watching. 😀
@darthdaddy6983 Жыл бұрын
As the captain I always enjoy when someone else is driving & im relaxing & lounging enjoying the rest of the boat besides the helm.
@boatingwithdrifter5241 Жыл бұрын
Me to, it is nice to be the Captain!!
@marinom5602 Жыл бұрын
It's a good idea to fill the oil filter before installing. It will help with the oil pressure, or prime. Nice video!!!! I wonder if removing the fill cap, will help with pumping oil out.
@thetattooedladyfan Жыл бұрын
Hi. Will that Predator Generator run the AC on your boat ? Would be nice to see your setup.
@boatingwithdrifter5241 Жыл бұрын
I didn’t try it, I do believe it would be a little small. I would go with a 3300 generator to run the air.
@thetattooedladyfan Жыл бұрын
@@boatingwithdrifter5241 I've never overnighted on the hook - always in marinas with shore power. Would like to try it this summer. I can borrow a Honda 2000 and see if it will run AC. Thanks
@boatingwithdrifter5241 Жыл бұрын
For sure it’s so much fun to stay out over night, Drifter is stored for the winter. I’m just waiting for spring! 😃
@iamgriff Жыл бұрын
So we have used a Honda 3k watt generator for years running a window mount 8k btu air conditioner. It will do the job if there isn’t a tremendous amount of load while running other appliances.
@stevenpaynter3564 Жыл бұрын
Like the videos. We had 370 sundancer for the last 7 years, Lake St. clair. Taking few years off and then back at it. The videos help with our boat withdrawals. Thank you.
@boatingwithdrifter5241 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, I’ll be starting to post some new videos real soon.
@kennethbrooks3767 Жыл бұрын
That is why you buy brushless tools. No sparks.
@boatingwithdrifter5241 Жыл бұрын
That’s a good point, I never thought of that!
@12000Jetlag Жыл бұрын
Great idea Ian. This was my first fall to winterize the 340 that I purchased in August. I used a small compressor to blow the water out of my system to get rid of as much water as possible. Then I opened the valve on the water heater and used a Shop Vac to suck as much remaining water as I could from the water heater. Like you, I don't like the idea or just releasing water into the bilge. Thanks for sharing this tip with us. Hope the winter is short here in Ohio.
@12000Jetlag Жыл бұрын
I have watched the video several times as I prepare to winterize my 340 for the first time. Good information Ian. Will you be heading to Florida this winter? Hope this storage season is short!
@brianparent8901 Жыл бұрын
what a great ride!!!
@boatingwithdrifter5241 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@dakotalane3666 Жыл бұрын
what a very nice trigger to the days when I went to Boblo Island on the Boblo boat. Wow, life was sure different in a positive way back then. Being new to the Lake Erie end of the Detroit river I really appreciate that I learn new places to go on my boat from your videos. Sugar Island and Boblo are now on my list for next year. Because of you I am learning that there are a lot of very nice places to visit via boat between Ambassador Bridge and Lake Erie. Thank you!