Florida to Bahamas crossing on a skiff
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- čas přidán 4. 08. 2024
- Join me for Part 3 of this series where I travel from Florida to the Bahamas on a repurposed sailboat built into a skiff boat! This skiff started as a sailboat that I built in 24 hrs, yes, in 24 hours I transformed sailboat into a skiff and then traveled the Gulf stream crossing from Florida to The Bahamas solo, no other boats! If you enjoy this video feel free to checkout some of my other builds and adventures and be sure to watch Part 1 and 2 of this series How to Build a skiff in 24 hrs ! Cheers and thanks for watching!
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So, Do you plan to back again tgis month in the island
Hey bro could you help me out this a nice ili boat really in your support if your not busy could you reach out to me
My bad if your wondering where am from i am from the Abaco sould make a trip bro over here got some nice beaches
The only problem i have with this video is...... i can only give it one thumbs up...... well done!
Hahaha! Love it! Cheers buddy and thank you!
No way this guy turned a flying scot into a skiff. Legend 😂😂
Thanks for the awesome energy / comment buddy! And crazy huh?! Who would’ve thought a boat designed and built to sail around at several knots would be such a little ripper! Haha. Cheers!
I have spent tons of hours sailing these boats. Pretty fun boats to sail and a nice medium size. Great for a transition from a dinghy sailor to a bigger boat. Great video!!
Keep it up. The skiff builds are great, but these little stories add something special.
Thank you so much Leanne! I struggle to include a lot of the stories in my builds , but hopefully with time as I get better with this whole “video” thing I can continue to improve and include more. Cheers!
Agree. Always fun seeing the builds but the stories and their use is also really cool.
Man I didn't realize that you're practically my neighbor! I live down in Jupiter. I just got an 18ft skiff I'm about to redo. Love your videos! You're living the life I'm working towards. It's so awesome you donated that boat after doing all that work to it.
That is so freaking cool.... Thanks so much for sharing with us... You are the MAN ! 💪
Seeing you skiff finished, it has quite handsome lines to it. Nice looking skiff.
Wow what a great video! Loved that canal system. Really incredible those treks you do on those skiffs!
Wow - what an adventure! So glad CZcams threw this my way.
Dude you are the ultimate pirate 🏴☠️!!!!! I love it!!! Thank you for sharing your adventures with the Crew!!!!!
Best episode yet! Can't wait for the next one.
Thanks Earl! Stoked you enjoyed it! I’m trying to improve with each video, make them at least a little better then the last! Thanks for sharing buddy! Cheers!
What an epic trip! Lookin forward to the next video.
Thanks Danny!!! Glad you liked it and hell yes! I’m looking forward to sharing it haha! Cheers buddy!
Legend! Living the dream and helping people!
Bob!! Thanks buddy , much appreciated and thank you for your continued great energy ! Cheers!
Dude your videos are just everything!!!! Boat building, simple boat skiff glory dang man super impressed
Haha, thanks a ton Cory! I’m stoked you appreciate them, I miss them to share with folks like YOU! Cheers!
Epic video! Thanks for sharing these good vibes!
Thank YOU Frank for watching and sharing your great vibes as well! Cheers!
Dude, taking these small skiffs over to and around the Bahamas is hardcore! Awesome content!
This is great. Won't miss an episode. Love to hear how you and your friends are impacting the lives of others. God bless you and stay safe.
Thanks so much Jerome! I appreciate the kind words and positive energy! Cheers!
You are a freakin ROCKSTAR dude you blow me away man , crossing in all these small skiffs , party on my good man...
Oh man , I appreciate the kind words buddy! Glad you enjoy these builds/ adventures! Thanks for sharing the good energy! Cheers!
Man. That place looks amazing.
Hell of a journey crossing the gulf stream like that
It's awesome of you donating that skiff.
Thank you so much Steven! It truly was a really cool spot to explore / checkout! And thank you , I appreciate the great energy as always! Cheers!
I love watching your videos man, I do fiberglass and gelcoat repair for a living, but I've always wanted to do these boat/skiff builds from old boats like your doing. Best of Luck to ya, you deserve it. Cheers
This has been a killer series! Thanks for taking us asking for the ride!
Thanks so much Oren! I’m glad you’ve liked it and happy to ave you along for the ride!
Looks like a dream come true. Thank you for helping out those families. Be safe out there
Thank you my man! It sure is/was. I’m happy to pay it forward always! Big cheers!
great stuff
You re-inspired a friend and I to look at the beater project we have with your attitude towards boats
Keep living waterworld
You just made my day👊🏼! Thanks for sharing! And BIG cheers to your new approach with the boat!
Keep up the great content. That's some beautiful views and cool places to visit.
Thank you so much. I’m trying hard to improve the process/ quality and glad you’re digging them! And most definitely, when I used to travel all over the world to reach Freediving I was asked regularly, “where’s your favorite place? Bucket list spot?” And I ALWAYS replied…. Next door…. The Bahamas. 🙌🏼
bro, ...you live good! Great videos!!
Come on, I love the videos, you gave me plenty of ideas, great built
Awesome. Enjoyed this. Nice to see someone doing something like this. 👍🏽. Grand Bahama 🇧🇸
Cheers my friend, i'm so happy you enjoyed the video and appreciate you sharing some 242 love! Cheers!
Man, this is awesome. Thinking outside the box. I was just looking at some old hunters. People give these things away. Time to start a project! Thanks for doing it first 🤙🏻
Brother you have balls of solid steel. Stay safe.
Oh man haha, I appreciate it Lance. Believe it or not I’m not a big risk taker, hard to sum up in a short reply haha. But overall i do a lot of homework and planning before these trips, and I guess I could say that I’m VERY comfortable with just about any situations that could arise. 😬😎 ( knock on wood). Cheers!
I’m so glad I found your channel a few days ago. You are so dang entertaining and inspirational, I’m hooked!!!
I really appreciate you sharing this Robert, and I’m stoked you found the channel! Thanks for the great positivity! Cheers!
Very cool!
I freaking love your videos. Since I watched you cross I’ve been planning my trip. Currently in the process of getting my passport. Thanks for the info and videos!!
Thanks so much Christopher and HELL YEAH! Thats awesome snd I’m stoked for you! Thanks for sharing and good luck planning / preparing! Holler if you want any pointers and keep an eye out for a “crossing how to “ video where I go into full details of how I plan and execute a crossing! Cheers!
So much meaning in your videos man! Aside from the great builds! Keep up the great work my brother, your stories are an inspiration to many of us!! Be safe! 💯🙌🙏
Thank you so much Juan! This really means the world to me and goes so far/ snd is so motivating for me! thank you for sharing such great energy! Cheers!
Watching this on a 16 hour shift, thanks for helping me get through work! I pulled the trigger on a sailboat for a 40 tiller outboard I have because of your part 2 haha
Haha, glad to help make time go by quicker! And right on!!! You’ve gotta keep me posted!! Cheers !
best wishes with the build! great idea im going to try to do the same
Awesome, stay blessed
Much appreciated buddy! Glad you like it and big cheers!
Oh heck yes! I’ve been waiting for this video! Think this is my new favorite channel. The Carolina skiff build hooked me.
Hell yea Jeff!!! Cheers snd thank you buddy! Much appreciated and so glad you found the channel! 👊🏼
Loving life! 🤙 Keep em coming brother.
Yewwww! Thanks brother, glad you’re along for the ride!
Amazing
Awesome 👌 👏 👍
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
Bro this is literally my favorite channel. You're always so happy and positive, and crossing from florida to the bahamas is a lifelong dream of mine that I'd like to accomplish one day
Much appreciated! Thank you for sharing the great energy and heck yes buddy! We’re gonna have to get you over there then! Time to start putting it in motion, even if it’s just the idea! Cheers!
Excellent series, the sailboat idea is just phenomenal. Talk about a blank canvas; you could do so many things with that hull.
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it! And right?! Possibilities are truly endless!
Bloody nuts!! Love it
Haha. Thanks Rob! I’m stoked you enjoyed the video! Cheers!
dude videos are on point!
Wowwwwww Forestt.. Great Trip #FlyingScot #DIYWaterworld Rocks... Cant wait for the next adventure... Dont think #GotSki would be able to make that trip..
Thanks Maurice!! Love your enthusiasm buddy! And haha, I think #gotski would crush it! No problem! 😜💪🏼
You're the man!! Love the videos
Haha thank you for the kind words a me glad you’re liking the vids! Cheers!
This reminds me of back in the 60's a guy named Herbert Spradling made a non stop run from Miami to Bimini in an 8 foot flat bottom John boat
The one we’ve all been waiting for!
Hell yeah buddy! It was so hard to not post a bunch of your drone shots in this vid Haha. But Just wait till next vid, our trip, the footage is so awesome and combined with your drone stuff 🤯( pre submarine of course) 🙃😂
The quality of your videos are just amazing, all we ask is you run each scene a little longer so we have more watch time. You are living the dream in paradise and I'm so glad you share that with us. I'm sad to see that skiff go... but it is to a great cause, plus this means you can video the building of another which is another plus for us! Be safe out there on little red!
Thanks for taking the time to share Edward, this comment goes far with me and I’m stoked to have you as a regular here with the channel. I appreciate your positive energy and great feedback! Cheers friend!
We’ve been waiting and waiting but so worth it you are definitely an inspiration god bless 🤙🏾🤙🏾
Wow thanks so much Paul , your comments and positive energy are truly what motivate me to do more. Cheers and thank you!
Inspirational brother keep it up!
Much appreciated my man! Thanks for sharing!!
What a great life !
Noice! She looks great and leaves a very smooth wake too. Something tells me lots of folks will be making these soon. Cheers!
Haha, right?! She does ride well indeed and I think you hit the nail on the head with that one Karl! Used prices are about to “fly” on the Flying Scot’s. Haha. Cheers buddy
This is a Awesome video.
Thank you buddy! And cheers for commenting, Glad you enjoyed it!
天啊！好漂亮的環境，太棒了！
You’re a menace bro!
Ha! Once you unleash Pottcake we’ll see who the menace is! Haha
this was amazing... that build works so well its like it was ment to be just like you built it, im going to keep my eyes open for a hull as close to that one you used as possible it just looks so sleek an has alot of room inside. stay well out there !
Thank you! And right?! There really is SO much room in these hulls and they are built so well from the factory. Good luck in the search and with a future build! If you have any questions I’m here to help! Cheers!
@@diywaterworld thank you sir !
I've been binge-watching for two days. Love all your work. Just subbed!
Haha Right on Kevin!! I truly appreciate you taking the time to watch my vids. And I absolutely am stoked to have you as a subscriber! Thank you and cheers!
nice trip bro 👍🏾
Thank you so much! It was one for the books!! Cheers!
Dude this is awesome. On Sunday I caught a 52lb wahoo off AC,NJ. I was in a 16ft 1967 and I was 33 miles offshore 😂😆😂. It's kind of blowing up right now
Haha, youre a mad man! Cheers to some nice fish, glad to hear your gettin them up there! Safe travels buddy!
Awesome
Thank you Ed! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Yeeeew! Awesome man!
Thanks buddy! You’ve got a little cameo in there haha! 🙌🏼💪🏼
we gotta get this channel to blow up. this is great content! I've been wanting to do this crossing but my boats not ready yet.
Man I appreciate it Jonathan , it’s a bitter sweet I Suppose. My goal with each video I create/ share is that if it can inspire 1 single person to take a step closer to an adventure / build… then that makes it all worth it! With that being said, let’s get you to the bahamas on your boat buddy! Cheers!
Bro, you're a nut! Had to subscribe
Love that you like 2 strokes long live the oil
Hey this is incredible I'm now a huge fan! I'd love to see an aluminum boat restore. I'm definitely an aluminum boat fan.
Hi Dan! Thank you Buddy I love the idea and I have actually brainstormed a couple aluminum boat builds years ago, thanks for bringing the idea to light! Keep an eye out! Cheers!
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YAAAAHH x 3!! Have a feeling lot's of Craigslist sailboats gonna get this treatment.
Howie!! Yes buddy! I was hoping fir at least a “x 2”, but a “yaaaah x 3” ?!?! Winning!! Haha, and you’re SO right!! CL Search engine is about to overload on project sailboat hulls! Haha
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I absolutely love these build then explore videos... keep it up!!! I'm in the Stuart area for the next day or two. I would love to bring my Twin Vee by for you to take a look at.
Thanks buddy! Great to link up finally! Talk soon!
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Awesome video just waiting for a MV jon boat crossing ❤️
Oh H-E-L-L YES Charles! Haha, i've been brainstorming an aluminum jon boat crossing since I was a child. Miami to Bimin. True story! Cheers and stay tuned, you just never know! haha
We need longer vids lol . Great stuff man
Lol. Thanks Brandon! Man oh man I wish I could pull it off, haha. My old laptop struggles as it is but I’m working on upgrading soon and would love / hope to improve my editing processes and overall content quality! Cheers and thanks for commenting!
That’s my country 🇧🇸💯
good work on the videos
Thank you so much, it’s overwhelming 99% of the time but I think on this past one it was down to 98% of the time haha. It’s a learning curve indeeed and I’m just trying to improve on all levels. Cheers and thanks for sharing!
You're nuts man lol I'm from Stuart I love the videos man good job keep them coming
Haha, that seems to be a reoccurring statement lately with these vids 😜 haha. Really though, stoked you like the vids and cheers to local friends!
i bow to you man this is absolutely awesome! we will meet up one day!
Haha. It’s mutual buddy! One day for sure, let’s collab, I love your work! Subbed!
Brother how did you meet all these folks in bahamas ? That was so special of you to build that and donate it. As well as helping your friend and his daughter. I would of been like you friend wow my first time crossing .. need to build me 20 footer still
Hi Jim, thanks for the question and comment as always buddy! I guess just through my own travels/work/ relief efforts and exploring.... i've always been drawn to Bahamian fishers/watermen. They are whom i wanted to "grow up to be". And really, I look back and realize that in all the places i have explored in the bahamas, my highlights were ALAWAYS human interactions with locals, forging relationships, and in time growing friendships with like minded individuals there. That was where I put my efforts. I appreciate the simplicity and "disconnect" that exists there and when you meet the right folks it just clicks I guess. The way I met everyone in East End Grand Bahama was after Hurricane Dorian when I started fixing up skiffs here in Florida and giving them to fishers who lost everything. That forged some solid relationships. We'll get you over there one of these days and in the meantime, keep an eye out for a project boat! haha. Cheers buddy and thanks again for the positive energy always!
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Right on! So glad you found us and are onboard for future vids! Cheers!
miss you bro sweet vid as always
Miss you too buddy! Stoked you’re digging it! Talk soon!
Great vid. Cant wait to see ya at 500k subs down the road man
Haha. I like the positivity! While it would be cool indeed, I’m pretty focused and loving the amazing viewers/subscribers I’ve got now. You guys all rock and seriously motivate me to keep plugging along. The encouragement is next level and these comments totally make it all
Worth it. My fear with growth is that one day I don’t have enough time to answer all the comments. Engaging with you all is my favorite! Cheers!
Very cool, but surprised making that crossing at night the coast guard didn’t mistake you for drug runners. Lol
new subscriber here 👍
Right on Gunther! Thank you so much, Stoked to have you join us! Cheers!
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Your videos are awesome man, your a legend
Man so glad I found your channel. This is something i've always dreamed of doing. Ft lauderdale to bimini in a small boat. Im thinking of trying it in a 16' inflatable with 40hp.i once ran hillsboro inlet to islamorada non stop in a 15' sib. But that was huggingbthe coast into card sound. Still havent got up the nerve to cross the gulfstream.
Hi Fred! I'm stoked you found the channel and heck yes, i think thats awesome you want to cross over! I am putting together a video with a TON of information about crossing over regardless of what size boat. Keep an eye out ! Also. i'm brainstorming a "skiff-pedition" type event where several folks get together and we do a miami to Bimini crossing. I'll keep you in the loop, cheers!
@@diywaterworld Awesome. Lookin forward to it!
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Hello when you come back in the Bahamas I want to see you 😌😌😌
I gotta believe that even with the disclaimer, a curious number of ridiculously I’ll prepared small watercraft are being rescued by the Coast Guard between Miami and the Bahamas ever since you posted this series.
cool
Omg that’s crazy
Haha, i guess on some levels it is. But overall, there's a lot more into it than meets the eye. :). Cheers bud, i'm digging you Inflatable setup!
I'm halfway through the video watching, you didn't mention how much gas you burn, hey by the way this is one of my favorite videos going to Bahama, I love to see smaller vessels traveling, I have a very small boat on I'm going to prepare a trip if it's even possible, my boat is way smaller than that but I've seen people cross with jet ski so I think I'm good as long as I can't play both an engine durable
Balls you have to have a set! Makes me remonese
very cool place to go. That must be a bonefish haven, where did you guys go anyway?
Disclaimer noted. I so want to try this at home
Subbed wanna see u take that lil boat back
Haha, thank you for the comment and sub! I hope you enjoy it, trying to wrap up editing and get it posted tomorrow! Cheers
Would a small 1-2" strake/keel glassed in where the centerboard used to be solve some of the directional stability issues in headwinds? I just found your channel and am thinking of converting a derelict Catalina 22 into a launch.
I would love to try this. I have a 1860 mod v Jon. Do you think something like that could make it ?
How do you judge your weather window ? This looks like the trip of a life time.
Yoooo! These are the best man. Glad the 24 hr skiff found a deserving home over there. Looked like you put the stashed extra motor on little red for the next leg of your adventure? Madness.
What was the make of the skiff you helped them launch with the 40hp on it? Couldn’t make out the emblem.
Really enjoying these trips in the skiffs. Looked like you were having to surf a little in the lil red preview. Yikes! Stay safe and enjoy the adventure man.
Thanks Mark!! So glad you enjoy them and yes! Stashed for future use! 😎💪🏼
That skiff with the 40 Hp is actually a 17’ Key West. Not a lightweight boat but it floats light and has a wide beam so it practically sits on plane.lol. That thing was riding out with 4 of us too! Crazy huh?!
And good eye haha, surfing big waves in the gulf stream. 😬🌊. Cheers buddy!
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Was wanting on this one bro, my boat is done being built just waiting on my motors. I should be going over there shortly 🤔
Nice Evan!! And cheers on your new boat! Enjoy your trip and holler if you ever want to expand your network over there. My friends are your friends, cheers!
@@diywaterworld will do brother
Hey Bud, on one of your videos you were cutting holes in the floor and i was wondering if you use special hole saws to do this or just typical ones you would pickup from Lowes?
Did you add a wedge to the bottom like you talked about in part 2?
There is no backup to 16' breaking waves in the stream. Your epirb will go off and the coast guard will say "we will go search for the bodies after things calm down". You can get lucky, and much "luck" is really calculated risk.