Boat Transport -Day 2- Belhaven NC to Elizabeth City 

Hi all, I'm Gus's dad, Sandy... Just wanted to drop a comment as the trip gets underway. Words cannot do justice to what a gift this trip was for me. I was there to fill in as a second hand only where one hand would be hard to suffice - docking, getting through canals, cooking... I was there basically to enjoy the adventure and barely had to do anything, lol. On the other hand, Gus pretty much took care of everything. The knowledge, practical skill, energy, and being cool under pressure is/was something to behold... and again, words cannot describe how proud and impressed I was; hard not getting emotional about it. It seemed every day stuff went sideways and Gus would just take care of things as they popped up. Navigating some pretty tricky areas we never hit anything (other than the occasional log in the canal) and never ran aground. We took care of the boat as if it were our own and with gratitude to the owner which ended up being a big win-win for both parties. Yes, I was on my phone a lot (lol), but usually long periods off the phone too, out on deck enjoying the sheer majesty of the ocean, rivers, canals, military and commercial vessels, infrastructure... just amazing! I was just so grateful to be there doing this together with my son.

How great that you get to do this with your Dad, tell him he looks like a teenager constantly looking at his phone. Dad put it down and enjoy the view and the fact you’re in the midst of a trip with your son, that’s a dream to so many of us! So stoked for your two!

It is awesome that you and your Dad can work together like you do.

Showing the gages and talk about the vibration and rpms is good content. Thanks.

Nice part time gig while the fun ship is in dry dock.

Thank you for visiting my home town Elizabeth City North Carolina

Thanks 4 the interestings exiting Vids Bud.

What a beautiful part of the Intercoastal and this canals & rivers! That really seems to be a wonderful cruising power boat, but filling the tank looks scary indeed! Hope you aren’t paying for It!

Hey Gus, a while back I had a searay 360 aft cabin with the same weird vibration. slow cruising it was very noticeable and taking it up a few more knots made it basically disappear. Turns out it was a bad strut bushing on the port side. Great video!

I’ve done that trip many times I the ICW but watching your videos brings back fond memories. Stay safe and keep the videos coming.

Outrageous fuel prices, Gus!🤯 Your Dad's in great shape...military background? 💪 Have a good trip...that vibration is worrisome. Smart to run at a higher RPM if that eliminated it....even if it burns more fuel. 😉🛥⚓️ Old guy approved! 🌴😎

What a cool trip ! Love your videos ! Your pop must be one proud guy having a son like you !

Another enjoyable video Gus? You’re a lucky guy to be on a boat trip with your dad!

Great to see "Father & son" adventure!

謝謝你的分享！

Great video. Thank you for showing the docking. Nice job!

You must be blessed Gus , you have the nicest weather when you're traveling... Looking forward to all the up and coming videos..

Loving this delivery trip in the Albin 32+2. I owned a slightly tweaked version of the 32+2 called an Albin 35 Command Bridge and took it from Detroit to Jamestown RI across Lake Erie, Erie Canal, and Hudson River. My boat had a Yanmar instead of he Cat -- I think it was a 500 but can't recall exactly. The Cat sounds a bit harsher than the Yanmar which was fairly smooth and quiet. Mine cruised very easily at 16-17 knots, could cruise at 20 knots if needed. A good boat, terrific master cabin, handled pretty well, command bridge was a bit cramped. Neat that you can do the delivery with your Dad -- what good memories this will produce. As usual your videos are informative and entertaining. Nice work.

Great content Gus !! Good job!! Glad you are enjoying this time with your Dad!!! Stay Blessed!!

hi from E-City

My truck only takes 30 gallons but $5.99 is a normal California price for diesel. I believe at it's peak it was $6.50 and had to be more at a fuel dock. Beautiful boat you got there and living the life!

Gus, your old man is looking good & strong 💪

Y'all came right by me in Edenton. It's a nice trip up this way from Newbern. Enjoy the cruise!

Owl buh Marl, but don't hit those L's too hard. :)

having traveled the icw for many years. i have learned , the bridge /lock tenders are really nice or ill as hell.

I'm right here at the Elizabeth river boat ramp if you need supplies let me know I'll bring them down to you. Great video's!

Great videos been following since you started. I like your boat Wondering why you wear a Colorado Tshirt ? My boat is on the Chesapeake bay in Edgewater Maryland but I live in Colorado I'll be following your 1st trip down to Florida soon Thanks for sharing 🎊

LMAO gotta watch out for those feisty bridge tenders… 😂😂😂

Really enjoying your video, the effort is appreciated!

Enjoyed the video!

Keep rolling be safe guys! 👍👍

Looks Great

Just found your channel. Awesome. Flying to Buffalo on sat for mon night football. When will you be in Buffalo.

Hi Gus ! Been following your channel since the very beginning ! You Lucked out Big Time getting that Charter run up North , Safe sailing my friend !

¡Pungo! 🛥️

Lol perfect timing.

Like driving a tractor trailer with the desire prices

awesome

Nice looking boat, pity it doesn't handle the waves that well...

You say Albemarle like you live in a trailer, southern

Gus you said it right the first time ,your Father on the other hand not so much LOL

From your wake it sure looks like you were cruising at 12 knots but i guess the GPS gives you an accurate speed.

Hey Gus. It looks like your right next to me. We’re r u now September 6 I’m at Hampton. On my little boat Sweet Pee.

Al-bah-mar-el

Grumpy bridge operator

I’m a native North Carolinian, the bridge operator sounded like a yankee

Is there a one to three day trip in NC you would recommend for a 22 ft tritoon pontoon with a 150 HP outboard? Sleeping on board is no problem. Would need to acquire fuel at some point. It could be an up and back trip or a one way.

Al Beh marl 🙂

Those waters are full of wrecks

It’s pronounced Albemarle lol

what's the vibration? something with the shaft?

You should time stamp the day you make the video

What happened to the generator? Why is there vibration in the driveline?

When do you think you’ll be on the Hudson River in nyc?

al be marel

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Al-ba-mar-l

alba- marl, not marlay. White soil.