Nice episode man!! Watched all your videos in one sitting a while back and immediately subscribed. I love your videos because your attitude is the opposite of most nowadays. I grew up going to the islands (and the entire family of 5) sleeping on a 22 center console. These days if you don’t have trips, an automatic sunshade, 7 LP plugs etc guys think you’re crazy haha. Nice to see someone keeping it very simple! What we need and what we want gets murky sometimes.
You hit the nail on the head friend! It's funny how we tend to complicate things as humans and forget how things once were.... the "more is better" mentality has taken over nowadays. hearing how you guys did trips on a 22 cc takes me back and it's exactly what I was fortunate enough to see and experience growing up in south florida. Hat's off to your family for showing you "the way", sounds like we were both extremly lucky to have such experiences. Back then you actually worked on your own boats/ kept them maintained and knew the systems in and out, you naturally progressed as an ocean man and became familiar with your vessel and waters. You paired up with some buddies and made the crossing when the weather was right, if something happened you made it work, and relied on one another. Technology was minimal and you relied on planning, preparation, learning, experience from elders and with YOURSELF and you didn't do things to gain validation from a social media driven group of strangers. You did it for yourself because you were drawn to it and it truly made us happy! It's why our families and friends did it and it was the way! I get a bit of comments here , and also from friends /family thinking i'm off my rocker, and maybe there's a little truth to that haha, but the reality is i'm doing things that have been done many times before, by folks we grew up idolizing and who make me honestly feel like an inexperienced 45 year old kid at times haha. The benefit we have , I have, is that technology has improved vastly and while I use a compass for a majority of my travels, I still have tucked away in a dry/ditch bag my communications/epirb/inflatable pool raft, water, mirror, strobe, and fins, along with some other goodies. At the end of the day I look at it very simply, folks have crossed the atlantic in boats under 10ft in length. I'm making a short crossing, and if the Ocean gods decide to deal me with a card i'm unprepared for or cant handle, I trust my experience and training to make the right decisions and stay calm, and truthfully.... 'm okay floating in the gulf stream on a raft with drinking water , communications and signal devices until my friends arrive. Just as we relied on frineds by buddy boating years ago, I still rely on my network based on land both Bahamas and Stateside. :) I'll be getting into this topic/ sharing in detail the process and logistics of my trips in an upcoming video. I appreciate as always your comments and sharing your awesome Bahamas experiences with us. Cheers!
Haha. I appreciate it Joey amd thanks for watching!. I’d say It’s more solid planning / experience/ and comfort to trust myself to make the right decisions rather then larger then average testicles. Lol 😂. Cheers buddy!
When I was a young man, I single handed a small 19' skiff with a 15 hp outboard from Suva to Kadavu in the Fiji islands. About 100 Nautical miles in very challenging conditions across the channel. To bad that was before GoPro. lol. To be honest it was a pretty humbling experience. I found your channel and saw the genuine love you have for the ocean and boats which reminded me of myself. Thanks for making these videos... Cheers..
Dang Joseph, I’m genuinely interested in hearing more about this and would love to talk sometime about. Putting ourselves in vulnerable positions leads to humbleness and powerful growth, and fast. Cheers to you my friend and thank you for watching.
Florida boy myself. Like that you are showing people that you don't have to have a $250,000.00 boat to enjoy the world we live in. Stay safe and waiting for the next video.
Cheers my man! 👊🏼 and right?! This works is brainwashed into thinking we need to keep up with the “neighbors” to go out and have fun. And when it comes to boats everyone always thinks bigger is better. The sad truth is weekly there are boats WAAAAY bigger then my skiffs that are out in peril / sink / or have massive failures due to completely preventable actions/ maintenance/ decisions. “ it’s the Indian not the arrow”. Cheers buddy! Glad your here
I’ve fell in love with you videos. You’ve inspired me to drive my 19’ center console to the Bahamas next year. I’m currently in the process of getting my passport. I’ve wanted to do this my entire life and I’ve always let my fear take over. Thanks to you I’m going to do it!
Hi Christopher, man, this is all awesome. I'm excited for your project, adventure and trip! I'm here anytime you want to reach out with questions/planning. I'm also putting together the ultimate small boat guide/tutorial to crossing open ocean. should be a fun video! cheers!
Dang man I can’t explain how this fulfills everything I want to see. Boat building adventuring testing the limits of small boats or better getting the most out of a small boat. Good vibes amazing
Thank you so much Cody, i'm stoked you appreciate the channel / these videos and the oddity it is haha! thanks for sharing your own great vibes! cheers!
New in your channel and that fast you change my life. I be selling one of my motorcycles and getting something to enjoy the water. Sad that I grew up in an Island (PR) and then moved to Florida (Orlando) and never touched a boat. I be changing that soon. By the way, Thank you for making the life of others, better. You are one Great Man, Bud.
Amigo! Wow, thank you so much for sharing this all with me. This just made my day. 🙌🏼 I’m so glad you found the channel and I’m happy to hear you’re considering something for the water! You’re not far from me and there’s a couple friends I have up your way I’d love to connect you to if you go the boat route or are just wanting some boating experience 👊🏼. Look us up on FB “diy Waterworld” and let’s connect! Cheers Luis!
Man you have no idea how much fun and relaxing it is, I do this on an inflatable 13 foot boat with a 20hp Mercury motor, it’s awesome. Can’t have a full size boat on a trailer.
Hey Luis. Did you ever get into boating? I hope you are out there doing it man. This video gives my inspiration to do the crossing one day myself. We purchased a much bigger boat last Fall (but it's still not a giant and has no deep V). Louis I hope to see you out there buddy. God bless anyone reading this message. 🌞🏝️🛥️😎🤙🐟
Good on ya. I've crossed to Bimini twice in my Cobia 220 and paddled back twice in the Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis (once in a Hobie kayak, once in an outrigger canoe). Going to do it again in my OC1 in June. There is no comparable feeling to being in the middle of the gulf stream in a tiny watercraft.
Austin right on! Serious props and my hats off to you amigo. Folks will never truly get it/ embrace it until they’ve done it. It’s pretty magical! Cheers
Forrest, I came for the "surf skiff" build, but stayed because of your genuine positive attitude! Your videos are always a must watch due to your positive attitude and infectious sense of adventure. Don't change a thing man, hang loose!
Man you just made my morning Michael, thank you SO much for sharing this and your genuine draw to the channel. You have no idea how much your comment and ones like it motivate me to share these builds/adventures. I'll be totally up front, the skiff building and adventures are the easy part.... attempting to document them and then the exhausting loooong hrs going through footage and editing/sound/etc... thats the full time work and many times i'm beating my head against this old laptop cursing the content gods haha, but what i do is read back through comments and YOU all literally pick me up/kick me in the ass/ and motivate me to continue moving forward striving to make the next video better then the last. Cheers buddy and thanks again for sharing!
Me and my buddies used to hunt out of a boat like that back here in Mississippi when I was young. We used to run up the Yazoo and Mississippi Rivers. We called it the hog hunter, because it was so ugly, it was green and dirty. I see now we never gave her the respect she deserved. You are brave .
Haha James, I love it man! The only other Collins / Quachita I have seen in Florida was an ugly light green. So ugly in fact it was kickass! Haha. Perhaps it was hog hunters long lost brother! Cheers to having fun on this hull many moons ago brother, sounds like a great time on a great skiff! Cheers snd thanks for sharing!
I’m fascinated with your builds. Repurposing boats and the adventures you take on them. It’s crazy seeing you take small boats to the Bahamas. It make me want to do it.
Another great video, proves you don’t need a lot to enjoy the water. My hats off to you, please continue to make more videos that show boat building and repurposing of older hulls as I really enjoy seeing your visions for some of these older hulls that would otherwise be dumped somewhere. Also enjoy your positive vibes !
Thank you Danny! I appreciate this and share the same sentiment! Repurposing is my core love in building skiffs, the challenge, fun, and cheap price haha are some of the things I love about these builds! Good thing is there's no shortage and I have some really fun and funky builds coming your way! cheers and thanks for the positive energy!
I subscribe because seeing someone smiling and cruising a boat that you made yourself in florida makes me happy for the day that I can finally get my boat and go smile and cruise, in florida if possible too
I was amazed you did it in a day, then you said 6 hours I was kinda surprised, you more fast in that thing. 400 miles in open ocean is no joke and you made it so chill, great vid.
Hi Pepper guy, the entire trip was actually around 400 miles. One way was a little over 170 miles, then a couple weeks of exploring. In total in the high 300+ mile range. On this last day of travel I traveled about 20 miles in the morning from Lucaya to West End. Then departed at 12:00 for the 6 hr Open ocean ,from West End to Jupiter... then Stuart was around 100 miles. hope this helps! And cheers, only way to do these is to chill/and have a calm clear mind!
Found your channel right after you posted the "SKIFF BOAT BUILD" video. Was looking for other folks taking little skiffs into bigger waters. I later realized we're both on the treasure coast & watch all the videos now. I've learned a heap from your videos & hope you keep them coming dude!!
One of you video’s yesterday seal the deal for me to go find a project boat and just drug a 92 welcraft 19ft for 1 cent but just a hull and bought a well raft trailer for 160 this winter plan to redo floor and build a center console Thank you for inspiring people
I live in Louisiana and was aiming at getting a 19-21’ bay boat for the islands and bays. But you Florida guys are inspiring me to a whole different understanding of boats. Thank you Florida man
You ask why people subscribe. For me: I grew up in south Florida, around boats, but our family moved north before I could get the full boating experience (the way you are). So, I watch, and wonder how it could have been. I'm a risk taker. I could have seen myself taking a small boat to The Bahamas. In fact, I have a "skiff" you would dig, for sure! It's a Sea Ray Laguna 13 with a Yamaha 30, a custom built side console made of teak, by me. We take it out on the lake right up the road. People alway ask if I'll sell it. I should name it "Knot For Sail" Hahah. Love your videos!
It’s great that you are really skilled in all things boat yard but you still have the adventure mindset. Skill plus passion will always equal success in my book. I can wait to get back to FL to create some adventures in a retro skiff with my son.
Thank you so much, I sincerely appreciate you sharing this great energy and outlook. And i love hearing that you're going to pursue your own adventures in a project boat with your son! that's music to my ears! Cheers and be sure to checkout our FB group when you are ready to start/share your adventures! Cheers!
Thank you so much, you’re the first person to ever comment about that music , it gave me chills when I first heard it and I almost cried, for the simple reason that it truly embodies what I felt during those moments. Hard to explain, but I thank you for this comment tremendously. Cheers!
Why did I subscribe? My grandparents are the reason I have a passion for boats, they’ve had so many throughout their lives, most notably a sailboat named “Wizard” . She was purchased from Melbourne Florida and if the young man that bought her is out there, I hope you got to take her on the voyages she was built for. ❤
Awesome video!! Your as adventurous as I am lol I would love to see more content of sweeting’s cay And I did watch your other video & totally loved that one I hope you have more footage of your trip you went on. And where’s your fish you caught. I seen the rod holder lol!! Glad your trip went safely!! Cheers!!
Haha, thanks Jack! I appreciate it so much! Glad you liked the other videos and yes I have soooo much footage, too much really! Perhaps in the near future I will put together a more detailed video of Sweetings Cay / East End Grand Bahama! And haha, good eye! I have a rod holder but no fishing rod lol. I pretty much just spearfish for fish while i'm there, a simple hawaiian sling does the trick! Cheers buddy!
I'm here to tell you, some of the skiffs you build and venture out on are absolutely remarkable! Im sure I would not have the balls to cross the gulf stream to the Bahamas in some of them, but you are definitely one bold dude. I give credit where credit is due, you are the man!
Thank you, I appreciate this a bunch. Your enthusiasm rocks! the reality with these crossings is I do them with / without you tube. They truly resonate within me. It does seem pretty insane ( and for good reason) but the prep / planning/ experience/ safety measures go so much farther then what is shared here. I have been working on a detailed video about these crossings and I hope to release soon. :) cheers my friend!
@@diywaterworld Well Keep the videos coming, they are fun and inspiring! I have a couple of buddies that watch them as well and we all scratch our heads and then say "no way" then we say "wonder what he's going to do next"!
So the reason I subscribe is because I love boating and the bahamas. I’ve crossed 66 times in 5 different boats. NOT a bass boat though. Your channel is real and not paid for my some big company. You’re totally crazy which I relay to oh so well. You try things “because you can”. I love that! Good job!
Thank you so much Paul for watching, commenting and appreciating the video! Documenting these trips/builds is way harder then it looks hahah, and your comment is a great motivator! cheers!
Wild trip man! Love the content for the crazy adventures and cool builds! Nothing like the sea to humble ya and make peace with yourself! Awesome video!
Amen to that! The ocean is indeed the great humbler ! I appreciate the positive energy and stoked you dig the builds/videos. Thanks so much for sharing! Cheers!
I subscribed to your channel a couple of months ago because I a came across one of your videos where you were putting a new transom in a boat. I have a project boat sitting here and am trying to get the courage to fix it up. Then I got sucked into your afdventures crossing over to the Bahamas in these small boats with a tiller outboard. So, hey, I've got a lot of respect for your skills and confidence.
Thank you so much for sharing this and the positive energy towards the channel! What kind of project do you have? Take some photos and share them with us on our new FB group , I’ll help any way I can to guide and help get you started buddy! I’ll mail you some grinding discs as motivation!! Seriously! Cheers and I hope to see you on FB!
I’m watching for two primary reasons. First your fun to watch and your excitement brings many a smiles. Secondly I’m interested in building a thin skiff type boat but with a out riggers on the bow to support a fish casting deck. You have shown glasswork and that sir is why. I’ll leave some comments with hopes to get more👍for ya.
Some guy crossed in a 12' polar aluminum jon boat a couple of years back. It was like glass and his little Merc 9.8 was wide open the whole way. No issues.8 ft jet skies do it all the time.
Should you decide to do this again, might I suggest you look into some air bladders that white water canoers use. They prevent the boat from being able to take on enough water to capsize it. It would enhance your safety greatly. Very ballsy crossing
Nice video, whether working on the race skiff or crossing the Gulf Stream, great action. I have a 1648 riveted aluminum Jon boat with a 25 Evinrude. I’ve used it for crabbing mostly, for the last twenty years or so, it’s been a great rig. I started watching Jon boat videos recently, and found how to convert my 25 to a 35, so I’m gonna start looking for a carb & manifold from a 35 for the conversion. I’ll build a Jack plate and get it dialed-in for top speed performance. I don’t know how fast it goes now with the 25. I’m going to take it out and run it empty to get a baseline top speed to work from. I’ll put up a video when I do it. I also have a Ranger R91I with a 200 Mercury EFI. It will do close to seventy, which is plenty fast for me. Now I’m gonna play with my Jon boat and see how fast I can make it run…you have inspired me…LOL
Thank you so much for commenting / positive energy towards the channel!. I’m stoked you enjoy it! And thank you for sharing, sounds like your boat has been a trooper! Great to hear you’re going to turn it into a new project / give it a new lease on life. Keep me posted! Let me know how your search for manifold / carb goes. I know I’ve got a bunch of intakes I could offer and I’ll double check my 35 hp carb inventory haha. Cheers !
Like others have said, love the videos because you show that you dont need a big fancy boat to do awesome things in salt water. The bahamas trips especially. Also, i have a 14' jon boat in savannah that im looking to take out in the salt water and like learning what to do and what i need to do that.
Thanks for sharing Dennis. That’s music to my ears! I appreciate you sharing and I send you good energy towards your project boat search/endeavors! Cheers!
Just recently found you channel. I’m just a bit north of your area. Been looking for a project boat to pick up soon. Learning lots. Don’t know how you resist fishing the Bahamas while you’re there. I’m frothing just looking at that blue water and crystal clear flats.
Thank you so much and heck yes! I’m stoked you’re looking for a project. I’ve got some leads on good project skiffs if you’re interested. Feel free to email me diywaterworld@gmail.com And haha, yes, I get that a lot. Why don’t I fish?! Truth be told I am just as passionate about Freediving/spear fishing as I am with the skiffs , I just don’t really show any of it. Perhaps in a future video I will, cheers and thanks for sharing!
@@diywaterworld will shoot you an email tomorrow. Will probably be ready to buy in 2-3 months realistically. And definitely show the spearfishing stuff! I grew up spearfishing on the west coast and looking to get back into it here. Skiffs and freediving go together like bread and butter.
Not sure if this was asked in this video, but we have been intrigued with the content of the episodes, plus our long history with the Stuart area brings the stories close to home. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much Michael for sharing, I’m happy you found the channel and are enjoying the videos. Very cool your connection to Stuart , it’s a special place indeed and one I’ve grown to love in the 5 years I’ve been here. Perhaps our paths will cross some day, cheers!
Subscribed because you used to build turbo manifolds for me to sell on eBay, and you moved to Jensen Beach a short while after I sold my home there. It's fun to see my former neighborhood in Jensen (I miss living there) ....oh and your videos are excellent, I'm pissed you don't have more views! I am long time subscriber, miss your diving videos, are you going to do any more of those?
Great content, solid editing, genuine energy. What's not to love about this channel?! It's great to see your channel grow and get the attention it deserves. Keep up the great work! Now back to marketplace to find a derelict boat in need of love...
Thank you so much for sharing Oren, i'm glad to have you here along for the ride! and hahaha, i just literally lol, good luck in that search amigo! cheers!
Much appreciated Lance! Always stoked to have you here and for sharing and appreciating these builds / adventures and places! And I couldn’t agree with you more… what more is needed?! Cheers buddy!
I subscribed to this channel because I would like to by a boat that needs to be repaired just a bit or freshened up and you have great ideas and knowledge. Love all the content 🙌
Thanks so much Daniel for sharing this. I value your input tremendously and it seems there’s quite a few of you with similar interests. If you haven’t checked out the newly created Facebook group be sure to swing by. In the upcoming weeks I’m going to be sharing quite a bit of “ how to’s” . Thanks again for the input and I look forward to getting some updates from you on whatever project you lean towards. Cheers!
I like diy boat builds and renovation channels and that’s why I watch this great channel. Curious to know, do you have to radio into the coast guard and get a search of the vessel coming back to the U.S.?
Hi Mako, thank you for sharing your love for the channel and what brings you here! Great question! Yes you definitely need to "clear" with US Customs, it is done via an app (go figure lol) and often involves a facetime type call. Usually they clear you as is and sometimes may require you to go to a local customs center. But otherwise, it's a very simple process. cheers!
Found you by searching on boat repair around a year ago. Look forward to receiving notifications of new videos you post. Gotta love them all but the idea of budget DIY is what I relate to.
Right on Nathan, I feel you on that and that’s definitely my CORE for this channel. Trying to stay in the DIY realm of things but share some of the story. It’s all a learning curve and your thoughts are shared by a large group. I aim to keep true to these diy builds buddy! Got any ideas on some style builds you’d like to see?! Thanks for sharing and I appreciate your love for the channel! Cheers!
I’ve got a small 19’ Kevlar bass boat that bags a soft floor spot. Watching you tear into one with confidence and knowledge seems worlds away, but I learn something every time I get to watch. I just like watching you take something that is at the end of its life to most and give it a new breath ready for adventuring. Hope to move to the gulf coast for retirement and build a skiff project of my own to bounce around in Mobile Bay.
Cheers Nathan! I appreciate the feedback and glad to have you here supporting the channel! DIY is in my heart and I look forward to sharing many future builds in the upcoming videos. Cheers
Here is a build for you to do in the future. You might have to wait for the next big storm, but find a couple matching 30' or plus bad sail boats, fasten them into a catamaran with one mast. Maybe a small outboard on each hull. With about a 8' wide,26' long center cockpit.
Hi,I subscribed because you do fantastic diy work and your adventures across the blue waters is amazing.i have a 14ft Jon boat I’m redoing and guys like you make me feel proud to have something that’s not the biggest or fanciest but something with love put into it.
Thank you so much for sharing this. I'm happy to have you watching and enjoying the videos. And man, this comment, it's what it's about buddy, making the best with what we have available, not wanting what others have. Being proud of that brings the ultimate reward! Cheers to home built!
Brother praise god you made it back..in a 13 FOOT BASS BOAT!! unreal you wild man.. wish i was there with ya. Your friends boat build.. i want 1 just like it..PLEASE 😇🤗😎 Looked for blue holes link couldn't find it
Hi Jim! I actually forgot to add it but the links are there now :) And haha, yeah this boat is fun but with two people I wouldnt have done the crossing, not with the extra weight up front. This little skiff has very little bow clearance as you can see in some of the video haha. And right on, we're gonna have to build you one, let me know when you're ready! Cheers friend!
I subscribed to support you even if it’s in a small way. I find your content inspirational and I like watercraft projects. Learning about the ocean and different cultures is cool too.
Thank you so much, to most channels they think of one subscriber as well…. Just one person. But I learned years ago in teaching Freediving that you never know, 1 person could walk into a class, change your life, empower others , inspire or could be someone you help guide, influence, jumpstart a new passion in life. We all are floating around on this earth and you just never know the impact we all can have on one another. I share here because I’ve always loved paying it forward, inspiring, but the selfish truth is that I also take so much from everyone here with your awesome comments , wether it be sharing an idea , or sharing an experience , or pushing me outside of my comfort zone. I feel I truly recieve more then I give on this platform. For that I’m thankful.
Hey Forest, that was such a rad trip man.. You may be a mere spec in the ocean but your courage and love for the #SaltLife is encouraging, inspiring and overal amazing... Take care man.. Yewwwwwwww.....
Maurice my man! Thanks so much friend, one of these days our paths will cross and we’ll share an adventure together. Thanks so much for the awesome energy , kind words and love for the channel. Cheers!
I subbed because you are living my dream! I’m about to start building my first boat. But with a twist I’m going to try and make it electric. I will also be trying to put it on TH-cam. My goal is to eventually build something that I can go from Florida to the Bahamas then continue south. Your videos inspire me to get mine done.
Hi Drew, this all sounds incredible and I do hope you share the process/journey with everyone! I look forward to seeing this come to fruition for you buddy, the time is now to at least get the ball rolling/planning! Cheers!
First video I've seen of yours. Dude great video but your LOCO! I say that motor and thought for sure you were dead glad I was wrong. Now I'm a fan and subscribed.
I subscribed and watch your channel because you’re living the life I want to live! You seem like a simple happy soul doing what he loves. Definitely started watching because of the how to projects as I to am working on boats big cat for retirement and a little 16 foot runabout. So keep doing what you doing brother make things smile live in love! When I was looking at Hulls for my rrunabout projects skiffs were definitely in the top as I want a shallow water runner. I chose to do a V hull, 60s fiberglass with a JetSki engine and drive! Wondering if you would ever do something like that in a little skiff? I know I’m thinking of that being my next project.
Incredible vlog! Love it! Here in Puerto Rico and love the ocean. Love to do a diy skiff now that I am looking for retirement. Danny in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷. Thanx
Hi Cristina , that’s a loaded question. My simple answer, I’d cross in a bathtub if I had all my boxes checked and the essential gear for a trip like this. Also, I wouldn’t cross in a 40’ boat if I DIDNT have this same essential gear. I am finishing up a “how to “ video where I walk through every detail of my small boat crossings. From conception to execution. I hope you’ll check it out. Cheers
Forrest , whats up man? It's Royce from 2 rivers boatworks. I enjoyed the videos, didn't know you even had a TH-cam page. It just randomly popped up. We need to get together sometime. Fish, surf, dive, work on skiff or something
lol I subscribed because my girlfriend bought a house and moved to Grand Bahamas. I need to find a ride every so often. Maybe catch a bunch of fish along the way and get the restaurant around the corner to cook em up.
@@diywaterworld oh wouldn't that be cool! She lives near Fortune Bay. Just cruise right up while she's out there on the beach looking for treasure and hop out the boat and say honey I'm home. Hopefully it will be just her and not her and some studly free diving lobster fisherman. lol!!
I subscribed when you first spoke about freediving , but got hooked when you started talking about skiffs and panga. I had a small 18 foot panga powered by a 30 hp evinrude and it was a great dive boat. I'd love to see you build one.
Hi Juan! Ahhh, one of the “original “ subscribers to the freedive tutorials! Cheers to that friend snd I’m glad you like the new direction I’ve been working towards. Right on with the 18’ footer! Ive got deep love for pangas especially the smaller ones. Such capable boats. ironically I’ve got another DIY panga in the works. Stay tuned and thanks for sharing!
Nothing needs improvement! Be as is, who you are, nothing needs to change, and just keep bringing in the content. You are as crazy as I am! I single handed go through locks on a 35 footer. :) But your adventures make me look like an amateur. Hope to meet you one day bro!
Haha, i appreciated it Ray! We're cut from the same cloth indeed! I've actually never been through the locks and have a cross state journey in mind :) Maybe we can collaborate with a trip sometime and right on, hope to meet you as well! cheers!
@@diywaterworld Would love to collaborate with you in a heart beat! In 2019, I drove across from Toronto, Canada to United states to Mexico to Belize. Since then I've been locked up in Canada as we are unable to leave and cross the border for reasons we do not need to get into in this thread ;). I'll send you an email so we are in touch. If the Canada/US border opens up, I'll be sure to drive down and would love to do that crazy trip to the Bahamas again :) I'll pitch in for gas. Cheers and peace brother! Taking advantage of the time to build a home in the forest, free from the madness of cabin fever ;).
Had a friend years ago used to take a small boat to west end. lost respect for the weather. left on a day when a low was forming offshore. pieces found washed up 100 miles up the coast. never found him or his passanger. The weather always dictates the crossing if you have a small boat. You are lucky so far. Like your videos be respectful of the stream.
Nice episode man!! Watched all your videos in one sitting a while back and immediately subscribed. I love your videos because your attitude is the opposite of most nowadays. I grew up going to the islands (and the entire family of 5) sleeping on a 22 center console. These days if you don’t have trips, an automatic sunshade, 7 LP plugs etc guys think you’re crazy haha. Nice to see someone keeping it very simple! What we need and what we want gets murky sometimes.
You hit the nail on the head friend! It's funny how we tend to complicate things as humans and forget how things once were.... the "more is better" mentality has taken over nowadays. hearing how you guys did trips on a 22 cc takes me back and it's exactly what I was fortunate enough to see and experience growing up in south florida. Hat's off to your family for showing you "the way", sounds like we were both extremly lucky to have such experiences. Back then you actually worked on your own boats/ kept them maintained and knew the systems in and out, you naturally progressed as an ocean man and became familiar with your vessel and waters. You paired up with some buddies and made the crossing when the weather was right, if something happened you made it work, and relied on one another. Technology was minimal and you relied on planning, preparation, learning, experience from elders and with YOURSELF and you didn't do things to gain validation from a social media driven group of strangers. You did it for yourself because you were drawn to it and it truly made us happy! It's why our families and friends did it and it was the way!
I get a bit of comments here , and also from friends /family thinking i'm off my rocker, and maybe there's a little truth to that haha, but the reality is i'm doing things that have been done many times before, by folks we grew up idolizing and who make me honestly feel like an inexperienced 45 year old kid at times haha. The benefit we have , I have, is that technology has improved vastly and while I use a compass for a majority of my travels, I still have tucked away in a dry/ditch bag my communications/epirb/inflatable pool raft, water, mirror, strobe, and fins, along with some other goodies. At the end of the day I look at it very simply, folks have crossed the atlantic in boats under 10ft in length. I'm making a short crossing, and if the Ocean gods decide to deal me with a card i'm unprepared for or cant handle, I trust my experience and training to make the right decisions and stay calm, and truthfully.... 'm okay floating in the gulf stream on a raft with drinking water , communications and signal devices until my friends arrive. Just as we relied on frineds by buddy boating years ago, I still rely on my network based on land both Bahamas and Stateside. :) I'll be getting into this topic/ sharing in detail the process and logistics of my trips in an upcoming video. I appreciate as always your comments and sharing your awesome Bahamas experiences with us. Cheers!
Not too many people have the balls to do that crossing on a small boat let alone a skiff. Great video!
Haha. I appreciate it Joey amd thanks for watching!. I’d say It’s more solid planning / experience/ and comfort to trust myself to make the right decisions rather then larger then average testicles. Lol 😂. Cheers buddy!
I don’t think you’re from Florida
Would be willing to bet you ain’t making that crossing solo in a small skiff
Twin screws for the ocean or im out.
I guess my 25 foot walkaround deep V cruiser will be okay for that crossing after all...
Those old evinrudes are bulletproof!
Amen to that Chip! Cheers!
When I was a young man, I single handed a small 19' skiff with a 15 hp outboard from Suva to Kadavu in the Fiji islands. About 100 Nautical miles in very challenging conditions across the channel. To bad that was before GoPro. lol. To be honest it was a pretty humbling experience. I found your channel and saw the genuine love you have for the ocean and boats which reminded me of myself. Thanks for making these videos... Cheers..
Dang Joseph, I’m genuinely interested in hearing more about this and would love to talk sometime about. Putting ourselves in vulnerable positions leads to humbleness and powerful growth, and fast. Cheers to you my friend and thank you for watching.
Florida boy myself. Like that you are showing people that you don't have to have a $250,000.00 boat to enjoy the world we live in. Stay safe and waiting for the next video.
Cheers my man! 👊🏼 and right?! This works is brainwashed into thinking we need to keep up with the “neighbors” to go out and have fun. And when it comes to boats everyone always thinks bigger is better. The sad truth is weekly there are boats WAAAAY bigger then my skiffs that are out in peril / sink / or have massive failures due to completely preventable actions/ maintenance/ decisions. “ it’s the Indian not the arrow”. Cheers buddy! Glad your here
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I’ve fell in love with you videos. You’ve inspired me to drive my 19’ center console to the Bahamas next year. I’m currently in the process of getting my passport. I’ve wanted to do this my entire life and I’ve always let my fear take over. Thanks to you I’m going to do it!
Hi Christopher, man, this is all awesome. I'm excited for your project, adventure and trip! I'm here anytime you want to reach out with questions/planning. I'm also putting together the ultimate small boat guide/tutorial to crossing open ocean. should be a fun video! cheers!
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Dang man I can’t explain how this fulfills everything I want to see. Boat building adventuring testing the limits of small boats or better getting the most out of a small boat. Good vibes amazing
Thank you so much Cody, i'm stoked you appreciate the channel / these videos and the oddity it is haha! thanks for sharing your own great vibes! cheers!
New in your channel and that fast you change my life. I be selling one of my motorcycles and getting something to enjoy the water. Sad that I grew up in an Island (PR) and then moved to Florida (Orlando) and never touched a boat. I be changing that soon. By the way, Thank you for making the life of others, better. You are one Great Man, Bud.
Amigo! Wow, thank you so much for sharing this all with me. This just made my day. 🙌🏼 I’m so glad you found the channel and I’m happy to hear you’re considering something for the water! You’re not far from me and there’s a couple friends I have up your way I’d love to connect you to if you go the boat route or are just wanting some boating experience 👊🏼. Look us up on FB “diy Waterworld” and let’s connect! Cheers Luis!
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Man you have no idea how much fun and relaxing it is, I do this on an inflatable 13 foot boat with a 20hp Mercury motor, it’s awesome. Can’t have a full size boat on a trailer.
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Hey Luis. Did you ever get into boating? I hope you are out there doing it man. This video gives my inspiration to do the crossing one day myself. We purchased a much bigger boat last Fall (but it's still not a giant and has no deep V). Louis I hope to see you out there buddy. God bless anyone reading this message. 🌞🏝️🛥️😎🤙🐟
Good on ya. I've crossed to Bimini twice in my Cobia 220 and paddled back twice in the Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis (once in a Hobie kayak, once in an outrigger canoe). Going to do it again in my OC1 in June. There is no comparable feeling to being in the middle of the gulf stream in a tiny watercraft.
Austin right on! Serious props and my hats off to you amigo. Folks will never truly get it/ embrace it until they’ve done it. It’s pretty magical! Cheers
It's crazy how Stuart and Martin county has such a huge Bahamian culture and presence
Dang man how haven't I found you before. This is freaking epic.
Forrest, I came for the "surf skiff" build, but stayed because of your genuine positive attitude! Your videos are always a must watch due to your positive attitude and infectious sense of adventure. Don't change a thing man, hang loose!
Man you just made my morning Michael, thank you SO much for sharing this and your genuine draw to the channel. You have no idea how much your comment and ones like it motivate me to share these builds/adventures. I'll be totally up front, the skiff building and adventures are the easy part.... attempting to document them and then the exhausting loooong hrs going through footage and editing/sound/etc... thats the full time work and many times i'm beating my head against this old laptop cursing the content gods haha, but what i do is read back through comments and YOU all literally pick me up/kick me in the ass/ and motivate me to continue moving forward striving to make the next video better then the last. Cheers buddy and thanks again for sharing!
Me and my buddies used to hunt out of a boat like that back here in Mississippi when I was young. We used to run up the Yazoo and Mississippi Rivers. We called it the hog hunter, because it was so ugly, it was green and dirty. I see now we never gave her the respect she deserved. You are brave .
Haha James, I love it man! The only other Collins / Quachita I have seen in Florida was an ugly light green. So ugly in fact it was kickass! Haha. Perhaps it was hog hunters long lost brother! Cheers to having fun on this hull many moons ago brother, sounds like a great time on a great skiff! Cheers snd thanks for sharing!
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I’m fascinated with your builds. Repurposing boats and the adventures you take on them. It’s crazy seeing you take small boats to the Bahamas. It make me want to do it.
Thank you so much Josh, I appreciate this and for you watching. I say you start planning ! I’m happy to help along the way! Cheers!
Another great video, proves you don’t need a lot to enjoy the water. My hats off to you, please continue to make more videos that show boat building and repurposing of older hulls as I really enjoy seeing your visions for some of these older hulls that would otherwise be dumped somewhere. Also enjoy your positive vibes !
Thank you Danny! I appreciate this and share the same sentiment! Repurposing is my core love in building skiffs, the challenge, fun, and cheap price haha are some of the things I love about these builds! Good thing is there's no shortage and I have some really fun and funky builds coming your way! cheers and thanks for the positive energy!
Access to the resource is what it's all about. It's not really about the boat, it's about the beauty of nature.
I subscribe because seeing someone smiling and cruising a boat that you made yourself in florida makes me happy for the day that I can finally get my boat and go smile and cruise, in florida if possible too
Yeow!!! You are one brave person! Beautiful video!
Thank you so much! Less bravery, more trusting myself / experience/ planning. :) cheers!
I was amazed you did it in a day, then you said 6 hours I was kinda surprised, you more fast in that thing. 400 miles in open ocean is no joke and you made it so chill, great vid.
Hi Pepper guy, the entire trip was actually around 400 miles. One way was a little over 170 miles, then a couple weeks of exploring. In total in the high 300+ mile range. On this last day of travel I traveled about 20 miles in the morning from Lucaya to West End. Then departed at 12:00 for the 6 hr Open ocean ,from West End to Jupiter... then Stuart was around 100 miles. hope this helps! And cheers, only way to do these is to chill/and have a calm clear mind!
Found your channel right after you posted the "SKIFF BOAT BUILD" video.
Was looking for other folks taking little skiffs into bigger waters.
I later realized we're both on the treasure coast & watch all the videos now.
I've learned a heap from your videos & hope you keep them coming dude!!
thanks so much Jonathan! I'm glad you found the channel and enjoying the videos! And haha, We're neighbors! cheers buddy!
One of you video’s yesterday seal the deal for me to go find a project boat and just drug a 92 welcraft 19ft for 1 cent but just a hull and bought a well raft trailer for 160 this winter plan to redo floor and build a center console
Thank you for inspiring people
I live in Louisiana and was aiming at getting a 19-21’ bay boat for the islands and bays. But you Florida guys are inspiring me to a whole different understanding of boats. Thank you Florida man
You ask why people subscribe. For me: I grew up in south Florida, around boats, but our family moved north before I could get the full boating experience (the way you are). So, I watch, and wonder how it could have been. I'm a risk taker. I could have seen myself taking a small boat to The Bahamas. In fact, I have a "skiff" you would dig, for sure! It's a Sea Ray Laguna 13 with a Yamaha 30, a custom built side console made of teak, by me. We take it out on the lake right up the road. People alway ask if I'll sell it. I should name it "Knot For Sail" Hahah. Love your videos!
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It’s great that you are really skilled in all things boat yard but you still have the adventure mindset. Skill plus passion will always equal success in my book. I can wait to get back to FL to create some adventures in a retro skiff with my son.
Thank you so much, I sincerely appreciate you sharing this great energy and outlook. And i love hearing that you're going to pursue your own adventures in a project boat with your son! that's music to my ears! Cheers and be sure to checkout our FB group when you are ready to start/share your adventures! Cheers!
Thats some serious trust in that motor , evinrude id play those odds, cool man
Damn your music selection at 9.25 was FREAKING AWESOME !!! that violin. - stability in the midst of chaos.
Thank you so much, you’re the first person to ever comment about that music , it gave me chills when I first heard it and I almost cried, for the simple reason that it truly embodies what I felt during those moments. Hard to explain, but I thank you for this comment tremendously. Cheers!
Why did I subscribe? My grandparents are the reason I have a passion for boats, they’ve had so many throughout their lives, most notably a sailboat named “Wizard” . She was purchased from Melbourne Florida and if the young man that bought her is out there, I hope you got to take her on the voyages she was built for. ❤
Great to see this is very inspiring for us land locked people
Thank you Jason! that's the best compliment I could ever get! I'm glad youre here for the journey! cheers!
Awesome video!!
Your as adventurous as I am lol
I would love to see more content of sweeting’s cay
And I did watch your other video & totally loved that one
I hope you have more footage of your trip you went on.
And where’s your fish you caught. I seen the rod holder lol!!
Glad your trip went safely!!
Cheers!!
Haha, thanks Jack! I appreciate it so much! Glad you liked the other videos and yes I have soooo much footage, too much really! Perhaps in the near future I will put together a more detailed video of Sweetings Cay / East End Grand Bahama! And haha, good eye! I have a rod holder but no fishing rod lol. I pretty much just spearfish for fish while i'm there, a simple hawaiian sling does the trick! Cheers buddy!
I'm here to tell you, some of the skiffs you build and venture out on are absolutely remarkable! Im sure I would not have the balls to cross the gulf stream to the Bahamas in some of them, but you are definitely one bold dude. I give credit where credit is due, you are the man!
Thank you, I appreciate this a bunch. Your enthusiasm rocks! the reality with these crossings is I do them with / without you tube. They truly resonate within me. It does seem pretty insane ( and for good reason) but the prep / planning/ experience/ safety measures go so much farther then what is shared here. I have been working on a detailed video about these crossings and I hope to release soon. :) cheers my friend!
@@diywaterworld Well Keep the videos coming, they are fun and inspiring! I have a couple of buddies that watch them as well and we all scratch our heads and then say "no way" then we say "wonder what he's going to do next"!
So the reason I subscribe is because I love boating and the bahamas. I’ve crossed 66 times in 5 different boats. NOT a bass boat though. Your channel is real and not paid for my some big company. You’re totally crazy which I relay to oh so well. You try things “because you can”. I love that! Good job!
What an adventure! I’m glad you took the time to document it by video.
Thank you so much Paul for watching, commenting and appreciating the video! Documenting these trips/builds is way harder then it looks hahah, and your comment is a great motivator! cheers!
Great show amigo!! Can’t wait for the next adventure. ⚓️
Thanks so much Robert , I appreciate you being here and positive energy always! Cheers!
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Thank you Michael, I appreciate you being here and for sharing. This is my passion indeed, funky repurposed boat builds! cheers!
Wild trip man! Love the content for the crazy adventures and cool builds! Nothing like the sea to humble ya and make peace with yourself! Awesome video!
Amen to that! The ocean is indeed the great humbler ! I appreciate the positive energy and stoked you dig the builds/videos. Thanks so much for sharing! Cheers!
I subscribed to your channel a couple of months ago because I a came across one of your videos where you were putting a new transom in a boat. I have a project boat sitting here and am trying to get the courage to fix it up. Then I got sucked into your afdventures crossing over to the Bahamas in these small boats with a tiller outboard. So, hey, I've got a lot of respect for your skills and confidence.
Thank you so much for sharing this and the positive energy towards the channel! What kind of project do you have? Take some photos and share them with us on our new FB group , I’ll help any way I can to guide and help get you started buddy! I’ll mail you some grinding discs as motivation!! Seriously! Cheers and I hope to see you on FB!
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Thank you buddy! Much love for your home/country!
So inspiring…FL to the Bahamas must be breathtaking!
I’m watching for two primary reasons. First your fun to watch and your excitement brings many a smiles. Secondly I’m interested in building a thin skiff type boat but with a out riggers on the bow to support a fish casting deck. You have shown glasswork and that sir is why. I’ll leave some comments with hopes to get more👍for ya.
Love your energy and attitude-thanks for sharing
Great video as always. I vote for more skiff builds and of course more adventures!
haha, thanks William! I'm glad you liked this latest video and I appreciate the input as well as look forward to bringing you more of both! Cheers!
Love what you’re doing in the Bahamas
I subscribed because i have a passion for little boats, i work on boats for a living, and i love watching and learning!
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Some guy crossed in a 12' polar aluminum jon boat a couple of years back. It was like glass and his little Merc 9.8 was wide open the whole way. No issues.8 ft jet skies do it all the time.
Should you decide to do this again, might I suggest you look into some air bladders that white water canoers use. They prevent the boat from being able to take on enough water to capsize it. It would enhance your safety greatly.
Very ballsy crossing
Insane, 772 skiff life for the win. Been waiting for this one, keep it up and stay safe
Heck yes Olavi! 👊🏼 you know it buddy. Thanks for following along ! Cheers!
Love the info I gain on fiberglass and boat building. Love to see more on these subjects. Keep up the great job!
Unbelievable. First of your videos that I’ve found. Sub’d immediately. Thanks for sharing and taking us along.
Right on! Stoked you found us and thankful for your sub and kickass energy! Cheers!!
Wow! What an epic crossing on little red! Epic video!
Haha, thank you Salty Brood! Much appreciated, I can't wait to collab someday soon ! cheers!
@@diywaterworld looking foward to it!!
This is bonkers. Excellent seamanship!
Thank you so much! I appreciate you sharing!
Nice video, whether working on the race skiff or crossing the Gulf Stream, great action.
I have a 1648 riveted aluminum Jon boat with a 25 Evinrude. I’ve used it for crabbing mostly, for the last twenty years or so, it’s been a great rig.
I started watching Jon boat videos recently, and found how to convert my 25 to a 35, so I’m gonna start looking for a carb & manifold from a 35 for the conversion. I’ll build a Jack plate and get it dialed-in for top speed performance.
I don’t know how fast it goes now with the 25. I’m going to take it out and run it empty to get a baseline top speed to work from. I’ll put up a video when I do it.
I also have a Ranger R91I with a 200 Mercury EFI. It will do close to seventy, which is plenty fast for me.
Now I’m gonna play with my Jon boat and see how fast I can make it run…you have inspired me…LOL
Thank you so much for commenting / positive energy towards the channel!. I’m stoked you enjoy it! And thank you for sharing, sounds like your boat has been a trooper! Great to hear you’re going to turn it into a new project / give it a new lease on life. Keep me posted! Let me know how your search for manifold / carb goes. I know I’ve got a bunch of intakes I could offer and I’ll double check my 35 hp carb inventory haha. Cheers !
You are a wild one ... great journey.
Hahaha. Perhaps a little… 😅. Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!
Little red did awesome ❣️
Like others have said, love the videos because you show that you dont need a big fancy boat to do awesome things in salt water. The bahamas trips especially. Also, i have a 14' jon boat in savannah that im looking to take out in the salt water and like learning what to do and what i need to do that.
love the boating on a budget builds. I am now searching for an old boat to recycle into a bay boat.
Thanks for sharing Dennis. That’s music to my ears! I appreciate you sharing and I send you good energy towards your project boat search/endeavors! Cheers!
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Just recently found you channel. I’m just a bit north of your area. Been looking for a project boat to pick up soon. Learning lots. Don’t know how you resist fishing the Bahamas while you’re there. I’m frothing just looking at that blue water and crystal clear flats.
Thank you so much and heck yes! I’m stoked you’re looking for a project. I’ve got some leads on good project skiffs if you’re interested. Feel free to email me diywaterworld@gmail.com
And haha, yes, I get that a lot. Why don’t I fish?! Truth be told I am just as passionate about Freediving/spear fishing as I am with the skiffs , I just don’t really show any of it. Perhaps in a future video I will, cheers and thanks for sharing!
@@diywaterworld will shoot you an email tomorrow. Will probably be ready to buy in 2-3 months realistically.
And definitely show the spearfishing stuff! I grew up spearfishing on the west coast and looking to get back into it here. Skiffs and freediving go together like bread and butter.
Not sure if this was asked in this video, but we have been intrigued with the content of the episodes, plus our long history with the Stuart area brings the stories close to home. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much Michael for sharing, I’m happy you found the channel and are enjoying the videos. Very cool your connection to Stuart , it’s a special place indeed and one I’ve grown to love in the 5 years I’ve been here. Perhaps our paths will cross some day, cheers!
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Hats off to you
You’re nuts dude. Keep up the good work.
thank you?! 😂haha. No really, i appreciate it bud! Glad you enjoyed the vid!
Absolutely incredible!
Subscribed because you used to build turbo manifolds for me to sell on eBay, and you moved to Jensen Beach a short while after I sold my home there. It's fun to see my former neighborhood in Jensen (I miss living there) ....oh and your videos are excellent, I'm pissed you don't have more views! I am long time subscriber, miss your diving videos, are you going to do any more of those?
Amazing video, YOU ARE CRAZY FUN, inspiring, I love the little OMC 25HP, I have one myself and they are so reliable.
Great content, solid editing, genuine energy. What's not to love about this channel?! It's great to see your channel grow and get the attention it deserves. Keep up the great work! Now back to marketplace to find a derelict boat in need of love...
Thank you so much for sharing Oren, i'm glad to have you here along for the ride! and hahaha, i just literally lol, good luck in that search amigo! cheers!
As always. Great video. Boating on a budget. Beautiful scenery. What else do you need
Much appreciated Lance! Always stoked to have you here and for sharing and appreciating these builds / adventures and places! And I couldn’t agree with you more… what more is needed?! Cheers buddy!
I love this so much! Thank you! You're so awesome man.
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That’s quite an adventure!
Thanks Wayne! It sure was buddy! I’m happy to be home!
Hey Wayne I’m a big fan
I subscribed to this channel because I would like to by a boat that needs to be repaired just a bit or freshened up and you have great ideas and knowledge. Love all the content 🙌
Thanks so much Daniel for sharing this. I value your input tremendously and it seems there’s quite a few of you with similar interests. If you haven’t checked out the newly created Facebook group be sure to swing by. In the upcoming weeks I’m going to be sharing quite a bit of “ how to’s” . Thanks again for the input and I look forward to getting some updates from you on whatever project you lean towards. Cheers!
Realist in the game. Great video!!!
Oh man I appreciate this comment! I certainly try to be as authentic as possible. This is me. Cheers!
I like diy boat builds and renovation channels and that’s why I watch this great channel. Curious to know, do you have to radio into the coast guard and get a search of the vessel coming back to the U.S.?
Hi Mako, thank you for sharing your love for the channel and what brings you here! Great question! Yes you definitely need to "clear" with US Customs, it is done via an app (go figure lol) and often involves a facetime type call. Usually they clear you as is and sometimes may require you to go to a local customs center. But otherwise, it's a very simple process. cheers!
Awesome video man. Inspiring
Thank you Mike, that's the goal with these videos. Cheers buddy!
Found you by searching on boat repair around a year ago. Look forward to receiving notifications of new videos you post. Gotta love them all but the idea of budget DIY is what I relate to.
Right on Nathan, I feel you on that and that’s definitely my CORE for this channel. Trying to stay in the DIY realm of things but share some of the story. It’s all a learning curve and your thoughts are shared by a large group. I aim to keep true to these diy builds buddy! Got any ideas on some style builds you’d like to see?! Thanks for sharing and I appreciate your love for the channel! Cheers!
I’ve got a small 19’ Kevlar bass boat that bags a soft floor spot. Watching you tear into one with confidence and knowledge seems worlds away, but I learn something every time I get to watch. I just like watching you take something that is at the end of its life to most and give it a new breath ready for adventuring. Hope to move to the gulf coast for retirement and build a skiff project of my own to bounce around in Mobile Bay.
Cheers Nathan! I appreciate the feedback and glad to have you here supporting the channel! DIY is in my heart and I look forward to sharing many future builds in the upcoming videos. Cheers
BIG BALLS Thanks for the video.
Hats of to you mate, well done king
Subscribed for the mad fiberglass skills!!
You talked me into subscribing...😁 but you didn't have to...great video. Cant wait to see what is next.
Haha, I love it! Cheers and thank you so much! I’m just as excited for the next video!
I love this video! Epic crossing
Here is a build for you to do in the future. You might have to wait for the next big storm, but find a couple matching 30' or plus bad sail boats, fasten them into a catamaran with one mast. Maybe a small outboard on each hull. With about a 8' wide,26' long center cockpit.
Hi,I subscribed because you do fantastic diy work and your adventures across the blue waters is amazing.i have a 14ft Jon boat I’m redoing and guys like you make me feel proud to have something that’s not the biggest or fanciest but something with love put into it.
Thank you so much for sharing this. I'm happy to have you watching and enjoying the videos. And man, this comment, it's what it's about buddy, making the best with what we have available, not wanting what others have. Being proud of that brings the ultimate reward! Cheers to home built!
Hahaha first lol heck yeahhh 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾 dude amazing video every one I see gives me the itch to go get a boat and head out there with you!!
Right on Paul! I appreciate the positive energy buddy and hell yes! The more the merrier! Cheers!
Love to see u transform junk boats and use them. Your adventures are good, too.
Brother praise god you made it back..in a 13 FOOT BASS BOAT!! unreal you wild man.. wish i was there with ya. Your friends boat build.. i want 1 just like it..PLEASE 😇🤗😎
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Hi Jim! I actually forgot to add it but the links are there now :) And haha, yeah this boat is fun but with two people I wouldnt have done the crossing, not with the extra weight up front. This little skiff has very little bow clearance as you can see in some of the video haha. And right on, we're gonna have to build you one, let me know when you're ready! Cheers friend!
I subscribed to support you even if it’s in a small way. I find your content inspirational and I like watercraft projects. Learning about the ocean and different cultures is cool too.
Thank you so much, to most channels they think of one subscriber as well…. Just one person. But I learned years ago in teaching Freediving that you never know, 1 person could walk into a class, change your life, empower others , inspire or could be someone you help guide, influence, jumpstart a new passion in life. We all are floating around on this earth and you just never know the impact we all can have on one another. I share here because I’ve always loved paying it forward, inspiring, but the selfish truth is that I also take so much from everyone here with your awesome comments , wether it be sharing an idea , or sharing an experience , or pushing me outside of my comfort zone. I feel I truly recieve more then I give on this platform. For that I’m thankful.
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Hey Forest, that was such a rad trip man.. You may be a mere spec in the ocean but your courage and love for the #SaltLife is encouraging, inspiring and overal amazing... Take care man.. Yewwwwwwww.....
Maurice my man! Thanks so much friend, one of these days our paths will cross and we’ll share an adventure together. Thanks so much for the awesome energy , kind words and love for the channel. Cheers!
I subbed because you are living my dream! I’m about to start building my first boat. But with a twist I’m going to try and make it electric. I will also be trying to put it on TH-cam. My goal is to eventually build something that I can go from Florida to the Bahamas then continue south. Your videos inspire me to get mine done.
Hi Drew, this all sounds incredible and I do hope you share the process/journey with everyone! I look forward to seeing this come to fruition for you buddy, the time is now to at least get the ball rolling/planning! Cheers!
First video I've seen of yours. Dude great video but your LOCO! I say that motor and thought for sure you were dead glad I was wrong. Now I'm a fan and subscribed.
Thanks so much Rob! I’ll admit I chuckled reading this haha. Yes, alive and continuing the adventures ! I’m stoked to have you watching! Cheers !
Your a wild man captain !
What do you use for navigation on these crossings?
Would also love to see a gear/packing video of your must have essentials you take on these trips.
I subscribed and watch your channel because you’re living the life I want to live! You seem like a simple happy soul doing what he loves. Definitely started watching because of the how to projects as I to am working on boats big cat for retirement and a little 16 foot runabout. So keep doing what you doing brother make things smile live in love! When I was looking at Hulls for my rrunabout projects skiffs were definitely in the top as I want a shallow water runner. I chose to do a V hull, 60s fiberglass with a JetSki engine and drive! Wondering if you would ever do something like that in a little skiff? I know I’m thinking of that being my next project.
You sir are a legend!
Haha, not quite a legend but I appreciate the awesome energy Tony! Thanks for watching and sharing buddy!
Incredible vlog! Love it! Here in Puerto Rico and love the ocean. Love to do a diy skiff now that I am looking for retirement. Danny in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷. Thanx
I love your videos would you do the same trip on a 11 and a half foot inflatable dingy with a hard bottom?
Hi Cristina , that’s a loaded question. My simple answer, I’d cross in a bathtub if I had all my boxes checked and the essential gear for a trip like this. Also, I wouldn’t cross in a 40’ boat if I DIDNT have this same essential gear. I am finishing up a “how to “ video where I walk through every detail of my small boat crossings. From conception to execution. I hope you’ll check it out. Cheers
Forrest , whats up man? It's Royce from 2 rivers boatworks. I enjoyed the videos, didn't know you even had a TH-cam page. It just randomly popped up. We need to get together sometime. Fish, surf, dive, work on skiff or something
Royce!!! So great to here from you bud. So funny this popped in your feed. Let’s get together indeed!
lol I subscribed because my girlfriend bought a house and moved to Grand Bahamas. I need to find a ride every so often. Maybe catch a bunch of fish along the way and get the restaurant around the corner to cook em up.
Right on! Well I’m happy you’re here and if I’m ever on a big enough boat lol, I’ll send you an invite to join! Cheers!
@@diywaterworld oh wouldn't that be cool! She lives near Fortune Bay. Just cruise right up while she's out there on the beach looking for treasure and hop out the boat and say honey I'm home. Hopefully it will be just her and not her and some studly free diving lobster fisherman. lol!!
Great going, How bout a Epurb? We toughed it out with the wind noise.
i subscribed because I can tell you like to educate people with a smaller buget.
Thanks Michael! Much appreciated and glad to have you here! Cheers!
I subscribed when you first spoke about freediving , but got hooked when you started talking about skiffs and panga. I had a small 18 foot panga powered by a 30 hp evinrude and it was a great dive boat. I'd love to see you build one.
Hi Juan! Ahhh, one of the “original “ subscribers to the freedive tutorials! Cheers to that friend snd I’m glad you like the new direction I’ve been working towards. Right on with the 18’ footer! Ive got deep love for pangas especially the smaller ones. Such capable boats. ironically I’ve got another DIY panga in the works. Stay tuned and thanks for sharing!
@@diywaterworld I'd love to go see it during construction.
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I’m a subscriber!!!
Because you do some crazy
😉😂😜🤪 !!! With boats
Hahaha! I love it! 👊🏼Stoked to have you here Homie!
Nothing needs improvement! Be as is, who you are, nothing needs to change, and just keep bringing in the content. You are as crazy as I am! I single handed go through locks on a 35 footer. :) But your adventures make me look like an amateur.
Hope to meet you one day bro!
Haha, i appreciated it Ray! We're cut from the same cloth indeed! I've actually never been through the locks and have a cross state journey in mind :) Maybe we can collaborate with a trip sometime and right on, hope to meet you as well! cheers!
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Would love to collaborate with you in a heart beat! In 2019, I drove across from Toronto, Canada to United states to Mexico to Belize. Since then I've been locked up in Canada as we are unable to leave and cross the border for reasons we do not need to get into in this thread ;). I'll send you an email so we are in touch. If the Canada/US border opens up, I'll be sure to drive down and would love to do that crazy trip to the Bahamas again :) I'll pitch in for gas. Cheers and peace brother! Taking advantage of the time to build a home in the forest, free from the madness of cabin fever ;).
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Had a friend years ago used to take a small boat to west end. lost respect for the weather. left on a day when a low was forming offshore. pieces found washed up 100 miles up the coast. never found him or his passanger. The weather always dictates the crossing if you have a small boat. You are lucky so far. Like your videos be respectful of the stream.