Be advised that I updated my video due to some loud audio and didn’t realize that when you do that it kills any comments that were attached to the earlier version video. Sorry for any inconvenience. I’m still learning the ins and outs of TH-cam.
@@MV_Checkmate Thanks for that reply to glbaker5595. I am not familiar with your particular model of boat. What is your tank size? I guess the better question is, how often have you had to stop for fuel along the trip so far? I'm loving following along with you, by the way. Found your channel yesterday and I'm already at Episode 7. I found you because a video popped up with you staying along the Free Anchorage in Joliet which is my hometown. By the way, doing the loop is one of my bucket list items. I just need to retire first.
@@gtolars I hold 350 gallons of diesel. I try and top off my tanks when I get down to about 1/2 to 3/4. The amount changes each month based upon how much I run or if I puts around. If you’re trying to get an estimate of a yearly budget, then it’s 6000-ish miles at about 2 mpg.
Looks like you're making some quick progress along the loop. I'm a Hudson River boater and I'll be at my marina just north of Newburg, NY tomorrow, 6/5. Let me know if you'll be in the area and I'll buy you lunch or dinner.
Better to anchor behind the Statue of Liberty. Not as rolly. But during the day, with all the tour boat and ferry traffic, the entire harbor is pretty rough. Settles down at night.
Great video, thank you. Looks like you have really become a master of docking, squeezing in and out of that marina in New Jersey with strong currents and a tight maneuvering area. Too bad about the anchorage off the Statue of Liberty -- if you had gone to one of the marinas across from NYC in New Jersey, you would have had a pleasant night and would have gotten a gorgeous view of all of Manhattan at night, from downtown through midtown. Going through New York Harbor can be stressful -- I came down the Hudson and went around the tip of Manhattan and up the East River once in a pelting rainstorm with ferries, tugboats, pleasure yachts and miscellaneous commercial boats racing everywhere. Very hairy. Enjoy the Hudson -- it is magnificent. Highly recommend an overnight in Kingston -- charming, scenic town. Town dock in Troy is a great overnight stop, wonderful architecture, many terrific cafes nearby.
Liberty Landing Marina is right there on the other side of Ellis Island, just to the northwest. Very calm in there. I was at that marina for 7 years and lived on my boat there.
What a great episode! It great to watch you film and comment on what you enjoy and what you don't. Refreshing to see an honest video. Look forward to the next one Capt.!
I did a statue of liberty run last fall, it was great. I anchored in the little lagoon just west of the statue ("liberty state park" I think?) which was nice and calm despite the 20kt southerly. There was a fast tour boat or shuttle boat that went ripping through about once an hour, but otherwise it's a great spot. If you aren't already north of West Point, you should plan some lingering-time into that day. It's glorious. After I passed I turned around and passed downriver and turned around and went upriver again. I don't care where you're from, you've never seen so much granite in all your life.
I'm enjoying your channel So much!! I have a little 28ft power boat but hoped to upgrade too something like yours closer to retirement (6 years, fingers crossed). I would love to hear your backstory!
Best episode so far. I lie down on my back and close my eyes, when I get seasick. At the calmest place of the boat, like you did for sleeping. And Vomex pills help, but they make you very tired.
I agree, but that portion of the trip was in uncomfortable wind and thunderstorms. Being by myself, I had to focus on driving the boat and not videoing during that time. Thanks for watching.
Wondering your age? Me and the wife are planning to do at around 60. Thats when i can retire from the Military. Your an inspiration and we love the videos.
@@MV_CheckmateBowline is a public anchorage. It’s tricky getting into as there are rocks/bricks by the north side of entrance. Stay close to south shore at inlet. We’ve gone there many times.
I went up the Chesapeake to the C&D canal then hopped over to Cape May NJ. Easy answer to why I said “Parked” instead of anchored, at that moment I was I no mood to be there videoing while the boat was thrashing about and I found myself just rambled on. I wasn’t concerned about semantics. thanks for watching.
You've got to do me a favor. You say you parked your boat....you either dock it, tie her up, or anchor her. Sorry to be that guy but I'm that guy in this case 😂. I'm enjoying your channel otherwise!
I understand completely. My reason for probably saying parked was that I was in no mood for recording a video while the boat was thrashing around, and probably just rambled on and said, parked as opposed to anchored. Sometimes you just have to throw semantics out the window. Thanks for watching
Be advised that I updated my video due to some loud audio and didn’t realize that when you do that it kills any comments that were attached to the earlier version video. Sorry for any inconvenience. I’m still learning the ins and outs of TH-cam.
What is your fuel burn rate,,
@@glbaker5595 I am getting about 2.7 mpg at 9 mph.
@@MV_Checkmate Thanks for that reply to glbaker5595. I am not familiar with your particular model of boat. What is your tank size? I guess the better question is, how often have you had to stop for fuel along the trip so far? I'm loving following along with you, by the way. Found your channel yesterday and I'm already at Episode 7. I found you because a video popped up with you staying along the Free Anchorage in Joliet which is my hometown. By the way, doing the loop is one of my bucket list items. I just need to retire first.
@@gtolars I hold 350 gallons of diesel. I try and top off my tanks when I get down to about 1/2 to 3/4. The amount changes each month based upon how much I run or if I puts around. If you’re trying to get an estimate of a yearly budget, then it’s 6000-ish miles at about 2 mpg.
I know it wasn't fun at the time, but I was laughing so hard! First when you were up top, but then on the main level.. thr rolling waves. Lol!!!
I'm sorry it was so rough on anchorage. The view was priceless, but now i know not to anchor there. You are doing such a great job.
Looks like you're making some quick progress along the loop. I'm a Hudson River boater and I'll be at my marina just north of Newburg, NY tomorrow, 6/5. Let me know if you'll be in the area and I'll buy you lunch or dinner.
Congratulations on sticking it out to see NYC at night. Enjoy going up the Hudson; some great scenery.
Thanks! Will do!
Better to anchor behind the Statue of Liberty. Not as rolly. But during the day, with all the tour boat and ferry traffic, the entire harbor is pretty rough. Settles down at night.
How about a boat tour?
I always loved and prefer the open ocean with gentle rollers.. sorry you had such a bad and sleepless night in New York Harbor.
Liberty Landing Marine would have been an excellent choice! Amazing NYC views while tied to a dock!!👍
Great video, thank you. Looks like you have really become a master of docking, squeezing in and out of that marina in New Jersey with strong currents and a tight maneuvering area. Too bad about the anchorage off the Statue of Liberty -- if you had gone to one of the marinas across from NYC in New Jersey, you would have had a pleasant night and would have gotten a gorgeous view of all of Manhattan at night, from downtown through midtown. Going through New York Harbor can be stressful -- I came down the Hudson and went around the tip of Manhattan and up the East River once in a pelting rainstorm with ferries, tugboats, pleasure yachts and miscellaneous commercial boats racing everywhere.
Very hairy. Enjoy the Hudson -- it is magnificent. Highly recommend an overnight in Kingston -- charming, scenic town. Town dock in Troy is a great overnight stop, wonderful architecture, many terrific cafes nearby.
Make sure if you get any rainy days in the future, you show us! 😊
Id love to see cozy rainy day videos from inside the boat!
You’ve come so far since episode 1. Great job. Very encouraging
Liberty Landing Marina is right there on the other side of Ellis Island, just to the northwest. Very calm in there. I was at that marina for 7 years and lived on my boat there.
Outstanding video and pictures. Ready for next week. Safe travels
What a great episode! It great to watch you film and comment on what you enjoy and what you don't. Refreshing to see an honest video. Look forward to the next one Capt.!
Thanks so much!
Great vid...tks for taking us along
Love your videos! Keep them coming!
Really look forward to these videos. Would love to have such a challenge on our doorstep in the UK
I did a statue of liberty run last fall, it was great. I anchored in the little lagoon just west of the statue ("liberty state park" I think?) which was nice and calm despite the 20kt southerly. There was a fast tour boat or shuttle boat that went ripping through about once an hour, but otherwise it's a great spot.
If you aren't already north of West Point, you should plan some lingering-time into that day. It's glorious. After I passed I turned around and passed downriver and turned around and went upriver again. I don't care where you're from, you've never seen so much granite in all your life.
I'm enjoying your channel So much!! I have a little 28ft power boat but hoped to upgrade too something like yours closer to retirement (6 years, fingers crossed). I would love to hear your backstory!
I’ll be talking about that in upcoming episodes.
Best episode so far. I lie down on my back and close my eyes, when I get seasick. At the calmest place of the boat, like you did for sleeping. And Vomex pills help, but they make you very tired.
Would've been nice to see your trip up the Chesapeake Bay and thru the C&D canal. Unless you bypassed Maryland by ocean?
I agree, but that portion of the trip was in uncomfortable wind and thunderstorms. Being by myself, I had to focus on driving the boat and not videoing during that time.
Thanks for watching.
Wondering your age? Me and the wife are planning to do at around 60. Thats when i can retire from the Military.
Your an inspiration and we love the videos.
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is the camera on some kind of gimble or something to keep it steady....great videos. really enjoy watching from my desk..lolCheers!
Itchy Boots influence? The lack of a lower helm would seem to be quite a “inconvenience “. Nice video.
One question keeps popping into my mind: "are you having fun yet?"
I hope you were able to get a picture of your boat in front of the Statue of Liberty
welcome to my town...shark river...i live on inlet terrace
You know if its not on film it didn't happen right?
Never sailed past the Lady, but have flown my Sea King Helicopter past it
Are you planning on stopping in RI as you head north?
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
what is the size and make of your boat?
39ft, Meridian 391
We anchored by Ellis Is 10/22. It was amazing. But, the rocky rolly caused me to be thrown to the deck cracking 2 ribs. Still, great pics.
Wow, sorry to hear that.
you need to radio for bridge opening , it doesnt open when train opens you just got lucky other called in for opening
We are about the same age and you’re living my dream. What speed are you cursing at and what kind of fuel burn you getting?
Averaging around 9mph @ 2mpg
What is the name of the anchorage you pulled into at the end of the video? Thanks!
It’s called Bowline Park and it is listed on ActiveCaptain as Haverstraw anchorage. Definitely a hidden gem.
@@MV_CheckmateBowline is a public anchorage. It’s tricky getting into as there are rocks/bricks by the north side of entrance. Stay close to south shore at inlet. We’ve gone there many times.
How did ya get from Virginia to New Jersey?
Why do you "park" you boat instead of anchor, moor, tie up, etc?
I went up the Chesapeake to the C&D canal then hopped over to Cape May NJ.
Easy answer to why I said “Parked” instead of anchored, at that moment I was I no mood to be there videoing while the boat was thrashing about and I found myself just rambled on. I wasn’t concerned about semantics.
thanks for watching.
Naw, you have said ‘parked’ from the beginning. It is a nomenclature that is not yet natural. Not a big deal.
What mpg do you get running 8-10 mph? Thanks
About 2 mpg.
You've got to do me a favor. You say you parked your boat....you either dock it, tie her up, or anchor her. Sorry to be that guy but I'm that guy in this case 😂. I'm enjoying your channel otherwise!
I understand completely. My reason for probably saying parked was that I was in no mood for recording a video while the boat was thrashing around, and probably just rambled on and said, parked as opposed to anchored. Sometimes you just have to throw semantics out the window.
Thanks for watching
Us kayakers sure don't appreciate those wakes. Please do not do that anymore.
A disaster waiting to happen. Such foolishness bouncing around the cabin on purpose by yourself! Not fun to watch . No more wasting my time.