The Great Loop 061 Heading to Jacksonville
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- čas přidán 30. 11. 2021
- One problem I was having with the new motors was that the fresh water and salt water hoses on the risers and manifolds were backwards. During the engine swap during the haulout in Glades Boat Yard, the hoses were put back as they were when I got the boat. They just must've been backwards the whole time I owned her! Mike and I were aware that something was amiss, but it took several phone calls from a man with a repair shop to convince us that the hoses were indeed the problem. I wish I remembered the guy and his business because he was very generous with his time and patient with our ignorance. After switching the hoses, I was disappointed to see that one was still losing water, but one seemed fixed. And now they were finally able to get up to a proper temperature without seawater constantly flushing through the closed (antifreeze) part of the engine blocks. That meant that I finally started getting readings from my temperature gauges which I thought had never worked. It turned out that they just never got hot enough to move the needles more then just a hair over the minimum readout.
I had travelled quite a bit since the engine swap. And many people had generously contributed towards the cost. And the idea that we might ruin something because of installation error on our part was eating at me a lot. Mike and I continued pushing ahead though. What else was there to do? Until we knew what exactly the problems were, there was little that could be done except keep an eagle eye on those gauges and be ready should something go kablooey. It was stressful, but at this point, we felt like we were closing in on the water loss issues. The only other thing we could think of was a bad heat exchanger. And there was one that I could use waiting for us in Jacksonville...
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Missed you Marty. Welcome back.
Cool trip Marty, your trips are what a lot of us old guys wanted to do but just never did or could not, so its very cool to at least follow a true out door explorer following his passion, very few people have the drive to do that like you have.
Glad you're back Marty! As said already, don't feel obligated to continue the loop. As positive as you are, it's often looking like it's turned into a chore to continue on the Great Loop. Nothing wrong with heading back to the Tampa area and just making fishing videos for a while!!
Keep your videos coming Marty! Some people only can dream to live the life you have!
Also I’m so excited to see you back, and I’m glad you’re not pressuring yourself to complete anything and are finally starting to really enjoy the trip
You're days of the little red Kayak were brillliant , it was exciting to have you taking us along on your accessible adventures. I miss those days.
I wish you well.
Tony in Venice Florida
This guy makes honest videos, enjoy watching what goes on with him in the world.
Good Luck there Zoffinger.
Awe I kind of liked the facial fur. That's a nice little camper. Good for one and two pups.
Totally lol'd at the Wayne's World "diddely-doo" style time look back effect.
Hey Marty, great to see you back at it with a new video. Just like anyone else on this Earth, you deserve a break from time to time so don't worry about us. As you continue to live YOUR life on YOUR terms, we will happily follow along no matter what it is you are doing. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving, and i wish you a very Happy Holidays!
I’ve missed you these passed few weeks Marty I really enjoy your videos, nice to see you again.
Hey Marty, been following for a few years now. I’m glad you are doing you, but I’m happy to see more loop videos. No matter your future plans, I know you will still enjoy life, and I hope you document it for the rest of us. I’m contemplating selling all I own and doing the loop myself, but it can be hard to uproot oneself. Props to you Marty for being able to follow your heart and do what is right for you!
I'm so happy to see a new video, always enjoy your content 👍😎
Good to see ya back. Thought you might have sailed off the edge of the earth. I know you are proud to have your engine problems worked out and continued prayers that they continue giving you good service. God's Speed on the rest of your journey and keep us posted.
That’s a whole lot of USB items plugged into one socket there near your lower helm 😂.
Enjoy the ride 🤙 & thanks for sharing
I remember when you first got the boat and your friends gave you a hand . Wow time flys Marty it’s been a crazy couple years have a safe Journey
That transition was slick at the beginning
Big boats ... Big problems. If your problem is life is as big as a ship, never forget that your blessings are as wide as the ocean. ;)
Glad to see you making videos again haven`t seen you in awhile glad everything is going good .
thanks for the time you take from your daily life to create this content.
Glad to see all things are well.
Marty, nice to see these videos coming back. Take care.
Still watching.
Thank you.
Peace
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Hello it's Doug. You freed my fishing magnet in Moore Haven Florida
Great to see you back!!
We missed you
So happy to see a new video, I hope you are well Marty! Keep doing what your doing and doing stuff on your time! :)
Glad to see you back
Nice update glad to see you got a decent vehicle and camper for you and the dogs. I hope everything else is going good for you Marty.
Great video Marty 👍
Life is short do what you want to do i see you are great job man 🐬🐬🐬
Hope to see more adventures!
wonderful job on video. I enjoy the work you put into the production by including various clips of the past (yeah who puts 3 motors on a boat) :)
You do you we will be for ya
good to se you back making videos again
Good to see ya back
One of the only youtubers whos videos i watch completely. Start to finish. Keep it up my friend.
Hi Marty, it's nice to see you again.
That trailer is way more spacious on the inside
So good to see you again
I like your channel watching you from Puerto Rico thank you
The Trailer looks cool
I have always loved your video's, but dang this was 8 months or so ago. Thanks for sharing though!
Happy your back mate.
Replace that heat exchanger, the water side one, on starboard outside its the one closest to the cold, most likely to not get drained in the winter time as well cause it's under the rail, anyway hello from Alaska
YES !!! Marty is Back !!!!
I hope you decide to continue the journey Marty
Oh, wow! You were right here in my area (St. Aug, Ponte Vedra, Jax) -- wish I would've known, I would've taken you to dinner or something. FYI, Pine Island that you passed on your trip is some great kayak fishing! Where you fished with the Bass Raider is a good spot, too.
Seemed so fun and exciting at the beginning of the trip and all it seemed like was more work and no enjoyment.
Marty I think you should load the kayak on the truck hook up the camper and do some traveling , kayaking and fishing. We're still expecting you to come fish lake Erie with us to hunt down some 20 pound Walleys.
Welcome back !
Glad to see you make it Jacksonville let's go fishing I'm on the icw at Jacksonville/Mayport
Good to see this guy again, you got tired of boat life, you need more challenges the open sea, can mention the North Sea shown you are tough enough hihi but stay away from the winter there you are not yet, and remember kon tiki was Thor Heyerdahl fleet so there you have something to live up to, he did not hide in a river hehe
Lived in a smaller camper for a couple years. Good times.
Good deal. Get after it man!
so nice to see that u are alive m8
Good vid Marty and now for some updates. Woof, arf to Jabs and Bay.
Welcome to Jville!😎
Great update thanks Marty! You should have kept the Whiskers - they looked good on ya! Did you have any luck with the fishing that day? Stay safe & well! 👍👍
Great vid
Welcome back
Clear as day why you stopped doing this, just isn't you. You were right when you said you wish you were fishing for sheepshead... Best of of luck Marty! Long time follower from NC
I was mad at you for leaving us. After this I feel like I’m home again. Lol great job mate
Just do what works for you, I’ll check in on you! Take care
I started watching this channel because of some crazy guy with 3 motors on a lil boat.
If you can, check out Jekyll island (Brunswick, Georgia) if you get a chance.
Wondering if that dingy could be a fun crabbing platform for the bays??? PNW. Is that a Pelican 10E? Got me shopping...
Where do you sleep? You showed us where the pups sleep.
Good to see you again.
NOOOOOO THE GOATEE WAS TOO GOOD WHY WHY WHY ITS WAS BEAUTIFUL
i seem to remeber you leaving us off at the dock in north carolina....
he's doing a lot of jumping around in the "timelime" because of all the backlog of footage he has.
@@joshcohen9238 yeah I know, but he said he left us off at, don't you remember the last video before he left us off at was at the dock in NC, I do.
You got that rite...theres always a reason not to go. Just curious how many people talk themselves out of doing things? And most times accomplished nothing.....
what's up man been missing your videos
All good and well Marty but we would rather see what you're up to now since you're thinking about selling Kon Tiki and not finishing the loop with it anymore. What are you doing NOW?
Well. Coulda went full Jack Sparrow there....🤣
Next time youre ashore, grab a bottle of blue devil pour and go stop leak for the cooling system leak. Works every time and worth the 35 bucks. Should be able to find it at most auto parts stores.
Check the rear of the intake manifold under/behind the distributer area that's where 350s like to leak. when it is hot under pressure.
U rock love you
Hello Marty
Welcome back brother. Stay with your inner angels. Do NOT stay in contact with national politics. You are a good man.
Make sure you have the right thermostats in them. Most of those motors are raw water cooled with 160 t stats. You have the fresh water cooling systems versions. They should have a lesser temp t stats.
140oF t stat you should have.
Bust Out Another Thousand
I missed the replacement of the second motor. Geez, how much does one of those motor cost?
Idk exactly whats going on with your water situation but my old 99 chevy leaks coolant water from the water pump whenever I turn off the engine like i said idk about boat engines but hey hope this might help
I'd like to meet you Marty! I'm planning a vacation In Florida mid-april-22 let me know where you are please!
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Yo … Next time ( If you do a next time ) get a much smaller ..home away from home …and outboards …or ..a kayak..and live bait …👍😎
Long overdue
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The engines "did not overheat", little things mean a lot!!!. Maybe you can relax a little more? OK!
Boating life seem glamorous until you start doing it then it seems like more trouble then its worth from all the other boating youtubers I watched , and if your by yourself and have pups to take care of its even tougher . Its not for me , a boat for recreation yeah , full time , no way .
If you need anything in JAX... let me know.
We won't fishing videos man That's why we fall in love with you not driving the boat
We want fishing videos man That's why we fall in love with you Anybody drive a boat
True fans love & support anything Marty does. Stop complaining.
Marty do you still sell any of you Merch?
Seems like you could use a fishing trip without the camera. Just some meditation.
There you are
Do what is good for you
I think it’s time let the boat sail away an go back to fishing. Lugging an engine around is horrible. Water pump doesn’t turn fast enough to effectively cool engine. Oil pressure is lower. Not enough cylinder heat to properly keep combustion chamber clean and burning efficient. Brand new engines should be able to run full tilt. Should be a sweet spot around 75% where you will get a great mpg
Come on Mary let's do some fishing videos No more both driving
If you’re dragging anchor, you need more chain out. My parents lived on a 45 foot Jenneau, we let about 20 feet of chain sit on the sea bed. Never dragged more than 15 feet of it even in 1m chop. (That was a rough night)