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100% should have used rain-x, honestly not sure I even knew it was a thing at the time. I still look back on the adversity and it makes me smile! Cheers brother!

LOA is 19 feet. It’s a StarCraft Islander 191. I think the vintage is 1985.

Correct! 1985 Islander measures about 19.5' sorry that info got overlooked. Still have it and use it every season. Cheers!!

I will need to check my log book to verify, but I'm thinking around 50-60 gallons per day so probably 4-500 gallons, this was in 2012 and it sure felt expensive at the time..

Thanks for following along brother!

100% real. We were shaken up pretty bad.😢

@@FloatDriveRide Terrible expirience…

I have an 8' door and I barley get it in... windshield would have to come off.

Negative 😂

Well, Debbie downer. still using the same cans accident free in 2022... Thanks for watching, check out some of my other adventures, I make lots of questionable decisions and will likely make many more. Cheers!!

Hey Bob, your comment caught my eye. Just curious if you would be willing to share your thoughts on how this is an accident waiting to happen? Also, what would be your suggestion to deal with the refueling process of a trip like this? The only legitimate concern with their setup is the possibility of someone stealing their fuel.

it probably did but we burned it too fast to care, she gets premium at home or if its going to sit, still going strong in 2022, not a single repair before or after the trip :)

Mercruiser 170 in-line 4cyl

I priced putting a 19 foot sailboat in a 20 foot container with trailer, and shipping it from UK to California. $2000. so I think it is quite feasible to ship one to Australia in a 20 ft container

Those are lights from a Honda Rukus turned upside down and LED bulbs, I dig them :)

Thanks! Enjoy your sweet ride my friend!

OOPS, no disrespect intended my friend!!

Sorry for late reply, You can do it on a GS but take it easy, I often wished I was on a smaller bike and rode more aggressively at times than I should have...

The endless "what bike" question. I am going to do this next year. I can't decide between my 250 klx and the honda CB500X. I rented a CB500X in Patagonia and it was pretty capable but we didn't do anything as technical as this. What do you think?

@@Bigblueplumbingservice I think between the two bikes you mentioned, the Honda 500 would be one I recommend. I used GPS Kevin's route, and it wasn't really difficult. A few challenging areas, but a lot of easy long stretches. So because of the long trip, it would be much more comfortable on the 500.

@ericnphx5585 I did a bunch of the Trans European Trail TET last year on an Enfield Himalayan. Super fun but think the Honda has more power and comfort. Your vid shows some gnarly section but I guess that is the highlight reel?

Sounds like a great trip!! we moved fast, our goal was around 300 miles per day, that doesn't allow much time to stop and smell the roses... we had ride arrangements at he end without much flexibility, we ran about 28-30 mph plus the flow of the river about 5-6 mph at that time but it was a drought year, the Old Crow has a 170 hp 4 cylinder inboard, we burned about 4 gallons per hr or 5 mpg. If you have the time to only do 200 miles per day you will not regret it, either way, it is a trip of a lifetime that will be burned into your soul in a good way!! please link me to some pics of your adventure!! Safe travels my friend!!

post a pic of your vessel, I'm not very up on modern boats but I would love to see it!

We left August 22, 2019. It was definatly warmer than the top half but not unbearable, we would usually start the day at altitude and pretty darn chilly in Colorado, in New Mexico the mornings were still chilly but you wanted your mesh gear in the afternoon, my jacket is a three season set up and worked well but I wished on both trips that I had pants that vented better, you definatly wind up needing gear for all situations and it is frustrating to carry such bulk but i wouldn't be without it, on the top half the mornings in Montana and Idaho were near freezing at times and i struggled with cold hands and was longing for heated grips, i finally strapped on my annoyingly large elephant ear wind deflectors and those made it tolerable, if you watch my top half video from 2018 you can see that set up. Safe riding to ya!!

Thanks for the response. I will check out your other video as well. I have been all over Colorado (used to live there) and Utah and in elevation it is really cold at night. I have heated gear for those cold morning as well as the heated grips. Excellent vid.

It has the Mercruiser 170 4 cylinder with heat exchanger, as far as speed and gallons per hr I will need to refer to my log book that is In the boat at our farm about 3hrs away, I will be out there next week and post all the relevant info, I can tell you that gas can be hard to come by, the boat has a 35 gallon tank and we carried 35 gallons on the bow, we needed it all on multiple occasions... I will get you more details next week, safe boating!!

Looked at my log book, we didn't track it real close but be used about 5 gal per hr with a cruise speed of around 25-28mph, plus the speed of the river flow that was only 5-6mph due to the low water, we boated on average 12 hrs a day with a goal of 300+ river miles per day.

I am 3 years late getting the info, but just what Need as I go to see about buying a similar boat, with similar power. Thaks so much for making the effort ! sharing video with my wife now. , @@FloatDriveRide

THANK YOU !!!@@FloatDriveRide

Good for you!!! they are just about indestructible, be careful to not ever over heat is and it will run for ever, you may have a leaky rivet or two and the interior screws need snugged up from time to time but they are wonderful boats!! leave your engine cover open so the transom dries out well after each use so it doesn't rot I've seen a few that have, I have hundreds of hrs and thousands of miles on mine, I will keep it for ever, enjoy!!

Brian D. Smith thanks for the tips Brian! What can a guy do about leaky rivets.

@@jameswilson9977 if you can get to them you can seal them up from the inside pretty easy, if you cant, do not stress over it and make sure your bilge pump works, pretty common to take on a small amount of water on and older riveted boat.

Brian D. Smith that’s sound advice! What would you use to seal it?

I don't really have any other video showing the cabin, I would be happy to send you some detailed pics if you have something particular you would like a look at??

@@FloatDriveRide yeah the cabin and how it is made to the boat

@@bloodsweatmoney9089 hit me with your email and I will send you some pics, it's really just screwed to the gunnles, pics aren't great, kinda dark in my shop but they might help.

@@FloatDriveRide tristarfabrication@outlook.com that's fine I think it will help out alot thanks

Sounds like your making great memories with your grandson!! safe travels!!!

Hey mr @everchevy. How were the trips?

@@eliwetch2944 I completed the Cumberland River last year before I had unexpected heart surgery in September. Looking to take on the Tennessee River next year. I just keep plugging away and hope to get them all completed before I turn 70. Thanks for asking.

Google GPS Kevin, for $40.00 you can get the SD card and maps.