I really hope all is well with you. I missed your videos and I was excited when I got the notification for this one!!! The tiki looks awesome great job!
Actually with that 9.8hp you could accelerate and pull the plug out while the bow is up, which would drain the boat for you as you drive. Just don't forget to put that plug back in 👍
Great video. Can;t wait to see what is next. The Bassraider has a lot going for it. Self bailing is good, smaller motor is easier to remove and store onboard for better security. Flat surface already set up for dogs and grocery runs. Only advantage of the other boat is that is is faster. You can go fast in the big boat.
I'm excited to hear you are taking the loop! Great to see the upgrades to the big boat. I have the same model 1980 Chris Craft Catalina 310. Interested to see how she does going that far. Keep up the good work! When you pass through Pickwick Lake on the TN river hit me up!
I bet Lewis and Clark felt the same excitement you are having. What a Great Adventure! Can't wait to go along while sitting at home. The next best thing than being there.
Editing and uploading all the new video content will be harder than the trip itself. PS - Take the tender that is the most dry. When it's below freezing up North and you're getting splashed in the face as you ferry to land, you will understand why.
wow, you're really setting up the boat nicely. your armrest for the chair next to the fly bride needs the forward corners of it radius-ed then the bottom of it rounded over with a router. I'm really looking forward to following your upcoming adventure.
My 2 cents on the dingy.. pros and cons for each.. As you get further north, less opportunity for short dingy rides to shore and more so needed to get from your overnight anchorage to a dock further away, so you may want something with more freeboard and power. However, A 9.8 motor weighs quite a bit. Will you plan to drag that dingy mounted off the rear the entire trip? That may be an issue in rougher waters, in locks, pulling into tight marinas, etc. You may have to tie it up against transom and lifting that big motor can be a challenge without a winch system. I have trouble lifting my 6hp from my dingy. Good luck on the preps! I’m working on sending you and Mike some local Info for your NY harbor/Hudson segment.
Marty i have a predator just like that however have both corners on aft of boat have about 2" long and 1/2" wide do you have any ideas on how to seal these hole? Please could use your advise in order to get this nice little boat back on water. Any help would be so appreciated
hey Marty, the enclosure gives you a little pilot House, it is a great idea. The weather changes down here about the second week in October, probably earlier for you, the best time of the year is almost here.
We lived about 40 min north of you there. Now we live within minutes of you when you get close to Lake Ontario. (either canal or lake) We will be watching every video on your trip. Hope to meet you in person some day!
Nice job on the video, Marty. The vessel is really taking shape. As to the "tenders", here is my two cents......take both along with you having the Bass Raider and Mike having the Preditor. This serves many needs, most of all both of you have a tender for an emergency, yours being roomy enough for the crew. Just set up a "portable bilge pump" that Mike can lower from Good Times on a line and power from the boat. You will have options as you guys traverse the Great Loop and its many different waters, coves, etc.
Go with the Predator. Prepare for the unexpected... you may need the longer range and more power. I rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Thanks for posting video. I would lean toward Predator and just do the bilge. I don’t know about other rivers but the Mississippi can be treacherous and then you add barge traffic. It can get pretty hairy
Work hard now! So y can play hard later on 💪🏼. Good job so far. By the way,, I think the Bass Raider is a better fit for the trip. You don’t need the extra speed or range in my opinion and the dogs will be more comfortable. Which one you think tracks better behind the boat? I bet it will not be much difference to see any savings! But $10 savings! Equal one extra case of beer 🍻. 👍🏼
Good update Marty. I was wondering where you were! Sure looks like you have been busy! Flybridge is looking good. How are the Mechanics on Kon Tiki - IE engine, shafts control cables, props etc.? Look forward to your shakedown trip. Stay safe & well, and regards from the UK!
Hey Marty, this is off topic, but have you ever considered using a small CNC for fabbing HDPE parts? I think you’d really benefit from using one. Something to think about over your upcoming trek. Safe sailing and I look forward to your next vid.
just take the poormen center console also don't forget a place for bicycle with a litle basket to do your grocery's because sometime they are not close to the marina. Marty keep up the good work!
Hey Marty. Do you think you'll be at the shop in 2 weeks if I were to come down and launch at your place? Hope to catch you before you take off on your big adventure.
With the big "long" trip coming up, do you feel comfortable with the engines? I am an old man and have had boats as long as I care to remember and doing the loop with older engines can be a big problem🤔.
I wish you could keep the air draft under 15.5ft, or you won't be able to do the western Erie Canal section. One railroad bridge (4th one in from Tonawanda NY) is the lowest. Then you will have to go into the Welland and Canada route.
I think you should make a storage for your rods on that boat by the way I might have to take a swing by maybe on Saturday I’m about five minutes away from you maybe I’ll take a swing
Marty, you can set up a system like the Seawise davits. seawisemarine.com/ basically, it holds a tender across the swim step so it isn't trailing beind in a tow or taking up deck space. Use the bottom of the cover over the cockpit to hold the bass raider out of the way, the davit system for the other option and you can place brackets on the side of the flying bridge space to hold a kayak or two.
I really hope all is well with you. I missed your videos and I was excited when I got the notification for this one!!! The tiki looks awesome great job!
Actually with that 9.8hp you could accelerate and pull the plug out while the bow is up, which would drain the boat for you as you drive. Just don't forget to put that plug back in 👍
The Bass Raider. Easier for the dogs. Self bailing. Make your journey a little easier.
Very true but I kinda liked the Predator 👍
Awesome progress on your boat. I bet I’m as excited about the loop as you and Mike. Thanks for the video.
@Fin taking his own
Looking great! 👍👍 Thanks for the walkabout.. Best wishes to ya Marty! 👌✌️🤙
Looking good Marty. You have been keen deep in your prep, very cool.
Great video. Can;t wait to see what is next. The Bassraider has a lot going for it. Self bailing is good, smaller motor is easier to remove and store onboard for better security. Flat surface already set up for dogs and grocery runs. Only advantage of the other boat is that is is faster. You can go fast in the big boat.
You're boat is so awesome! I love that it's an older boat but with a do it yourself modernized look! True Han Solo fashion!!
Love the content Marty, good to hear from you.
I’d started watching you when you were making the poor man’s kayak. You have come a long way and now you’re getting serious. I’m ready.
I love what you have done to your boat marty....
Good seeing you again Marty.....going to be awesome following you on your journey .
I'm excited to hear you are taking the loop! Great to see the upgrades to the big boat. I have the same model 1980 Chris Craft Catalina 310. Interested to see how she does going that far. Keep up the good work! When you pass through Pickwick Lake on the TN river hit me up!
You HAVE been busy, Marty! Great work as usual! Can't wait for your trip coverage and your special project!
Bass Raider, simple strong, bails, and it is easy to put a fuel tank on the boat and motor. Great survival raft.
I bet Lewis and Clark felt the same excitement you are having. What a Great Adventure! Can't wait to go along while sitting at home. The next best thing than being there.
Great to see you again. Really looking forward to all the updates you got on tape.
Editing and uploading all the new video content will be harder than the trip itself.
PS - Take the tender that is the most dry. When it's below freezing up North and you're getting splashed in the face as you ferry to land, you will understand why.
wow, you're really setting up the boat nicely.
your armrest for the chair next to the fly bride needs the forward corners of it radius-ed then the bottom of it rounded over with a router.
I'm really looking forward to following your upcoming adventure.
Can't wait to see that trip! I would most likely go with bass raider. Looks like less problems but I guess a bit slower.
My 2 cents on the dingy.. pros and cons for each.. As you get further north, less opportunity for short dingy rides to shore and more so needed to get from your overnight anchorage to a dock further away, so you may want something with more freeboard and power. However, A 9.8 motor weighs quite a bit. Will you plan to drag that dingy mounted off the rear the entire trip? That may be an issue in rougher waters, in locks, pulling into tight marinas, etc. You may have to tie it up against transom and lifting that big motor can be a challenge without a winch system. I have trouble lifting my 6hp from my dingy. Good luck on the preps! I’m working on sending you and Mike some local Info for your NY harbor/Hudson segment.
Marty i have a predator just like that however have both corners on aft of boat have about 2" long and 1/2" wide do you have any ideas on how to seal these hole? Please could use your advise in order to get this nice little boat back on water. Any help would be so appreciated
Some things may not be exactly pretty. But they sure are functional. You've done a great job! 🙌
my choice would be the Bass Raider because of the flat floor and more room...thanks for the update as well Marty.!
So no more Zoffingers yak rental Or is just temp for your trip?
Sneaky little bit about leaving the rental business/your base camp at the end there!! What’s goin on?!
Idiots that's what
I was wondering that too! Man looks like he’s going to retire lol
It seems like he's having a friend manage the business while he's away.
You sure have been busy! I'm excited to follow your future adventures!
hey Marty, the enclosure gives you a little pilot House, it is a great idea. The weather changes down here about the second week in October, probably earlier for you, the best time of the year is almost here.
Credit to you, you can turn your hand to anything. Selling up to live out your dream.
Respect 🙌 to you!!!!
Have a safe journey and enjoy it all.
🛥⚓🛶🌞
The bass raider will let the rain water drain out more easily than the other so you wouldn't have to worry about it when traveling
We lived about 40 min north of you there. Now we live within minutes of you when you get close to Lake Ontario. (either canal or lake) We will be watching every video on your trip. Hope to meet you in person some day!
Nice job on the video, Marty. The vessel is really taking shape. As to the "tenders", here is my two cents......take both along with you having the Bass Raider and Mike having the Preditor. This serves many needs, most of all both of you have a tender for an emergency, yours being roomy enough for the crew. Just set up a "portable bilge pump" that Mike can lower from Good Times on a line and power from the boat. You will have options as you guys traverse the Great Loop and its many different waters, coves, etc.
The tiki looks awesome great job!
I’d lean towards the white boat personally. Good to see a Marty video again
I agree with James Harrison bass raider seems to me also to be a better system for your trip, my reasons is the dogs will fit better in the raider
And if towing it all around the Great Loop, it won't fill up with water if there is a rainstorm.
Go with the Predator. Prepare for the unexpected... you may need the longer range and more power. I rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
You’ll want the Predator when on any of the Great Lakes. They can be much choppier than our local.waters.
Congrats on your new direction in life. Take care.
Getting a lot of things done buddy! Can't wait to see the long trip you go on!
Bass Raider. All around easier, more stabled, no bailing, less fuel for smaller motor. Winner-winner chicken!
the mic sounds great! Love it when videos are well put together.
Oh where can I find your video of you adding strength to the Pelican Bass Raider? That's looks great
You have been busy Marty good to see.
The Bass Raider, Marty. I think that’s your best bet because of the Pups.
Thanks for posting video. I would lean toward Predator and just do the bilge. I don’t know about other rivers but the Mississippi can be treacherous and then you add barge traffic. It can get pretty hairy
Marty, my vote is for the bass raider. For a trip of this length, I believe the “keep it simple” approach would work best.
Marty, I am ready my sea bag is packed when are we leaving?
The bass raider seems like a good fit for the trip
Keep up the creat vids
Bass Raider for trip, like too see the fur babies with life jackets and cool sun shades
Hell take the boat with the 9.8hp 👍🏽 carpet the deck for the dogs 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Marty is alive! Thank you
Can't wait to see the big journey
Pretty cool so far. Winter is coming soon up north though.
Good luck my friend. Keep us posted.
Work hard now! So y can play hard later on 💪🏼. Good job so far. By the way,, I think the Bass Raider is a better fit for the trip. You don’t need the extra speed or range in my opinion and the dogs will be more comfortable. Which one you think tracks better behind the boat? I bet it will not be much difference to see any savings! But $10 savings! Equal one extra case of beer 🍻. 👍🏼
those dogs live better than I do... 😂
Can't wait for the epic journey to start!
Good update Marty. I was wondering where you were! Sure looks like you have been busy! Flybridge is looking good. How are the Mechanics on Kon Tiki - IE engine, shafts control cables, props etc.? Look forward to your shakedown trip. Stay safe & well, and regards from the UK!
Hey Marty, this is off topic, but have you ever considered using a small CNC for fabbing HDPE parts? I think you’d really benefit from using one. Something to think about over your upcoming trek. Safe sailing and I look forward to your next vid.
Do a Ben Franklin list on your “Dingy” choice. Shouldn’t be difficult. Bring the stars of the show into your next video! Missed seeing them.
Bass Raider... more utilitarian for just a little less hp...
Is this the end of the rental business for you? Or you'll be back after the trip?
I think it's called " Shipshape ! " Looks good Marty !
Dogz Rule! Take the Bass Raider. You and the pups will be happier.
just take the poormen center console also don't forget a place for bicycle with a litle basket to do your grocery's because sometime they are not close to the marina. Marty keep up the good work!
I wish I can work on my boat soon, hate to have it sitting there and not enjoying it.
Just answered my question as I was typing. Store will remain open.
Take the Bass raider your boat looks good keep the video's coming!
Id say the bass raider would fit the bill and the scupper holes are a no brainer to me
Hey Marty, take the bass raider. You should have an AIS program or the real deal and\or Radar for your trip. it does get foggy up there..
Big boat adventures are what I’m waiting for. Elaborate on the business in your next video. You’re selling it to a friend?
Hey Marty. Do you think you'll be at the shop in 2 weeks if I were to come down and launch at your place? Hope to catch you before you take off on your big adventure.
So when your don’t with the loop what happens are you going back to the kayak rental shop or living on the boat full time?
My pick is the Trusty Bass Raider. Where is you're Fish Fighting chair on Kon-Tiki ? For the Big Game, lol .
With the big "long" trip coming up, do you feel comfortable with the engines? I am an old man and have had boats as long as I care to remember and doing the loop with older engines can be a big problem🤔.
I wish you could keep the air draft under 15.5ft, or you won't be able to do the western Erie Canal section. One railroad bridge (4th one in from Tonawanda NY) is the lowest. Then you will have to go into the Welland and Canada route.
KonTiki looking great.
Did I run into you at a boat landing at Lake James NC back in June by chance?
Zoffinger is on my top 3 favorite TH-cam channels
Nice progress!
Nice video
FINALLY MARTY, SHEESH. Miss your videos man! I need to bring my bass raider by and show you my mods!
Which one is lighter and easier to store? That would be my choice.
Hey big fan
Bass Raider makes more sense except for maybe in rough conditions .
What do you sew with, I have a sailrite LS.
She's looking beautiful Marty, not that she wasn't before but you know what I meant 😉😁
You might encounter some pretty strong currents while trying to get back to the "Mothership"
Put 50/50 coolant in engines and check headgasket/coolant level watch..
I f-ing loving your videos
Hey mr Marty what is your website for your merchandise
That’s one raggedy ass boat
Dang Marty looking good.
Take the one with least upkeep, and is more reliable.
I would tale the faster dinghy so u can get around ez and if you go on a ball or anchor out it won’t take forever to get there
Take the poor man's center console!
I think you should make a storage for your rods on that boat by the way I might have to take a swing by maybe on Saturday I’m about five minutes away from you maybe I’ll take a swing
Follow your dreams!👍
Damnn i neve got to go see this man
Marty, you can set up a system like the Seawise davits. seawisemarine.com/ basically, it holds a tender across the swim step so it isn't trailing beind in a tow or taking up deck space. Use the bottom of the cover over the cockpit to hold the bass raider out of the way, the davit system for the other option and you can place brackets on the side of the flying bridge space to hold a kayak or two.