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Crossing the Gulf Stream - Bahamas Bound Part 7 | Ep.23 

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Part 7 of the Bahamas Bound video series. We actually make the crossing to the Bahamas from Florida. We explain what we looked for in a weather window, we tackle the Gulf Stream, and cross the Bahama bank.
Watch the entire Bahamas Bound Series Here, • Bahamas Bound Series
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We are a Canadian cruising couple, looking for a non mainstream life of living aboard and cruising in the Caribbean in Winter, and the Great Lakes in Summer. Working when we can to fill the cruising kitty. We have sold everything we own, and we now own a cruising boat. In this episode we are on our way down to the Bahamas for the Winter of 2016/2017. We have chosen to do this voyaging under power, instead of the popular sailing route.
Our mission is to help inspire people to live their dreams earlier in life, instead of waiting until retirement. So often retirement dreams are dashed by health issues, or other unforeseen later life circumstances. If you have a dream, then dream, plan, and do it now. We hope to make you smile, and spark the urning in your heart for fulfilling your dreams.
Music:
WILD - "Back to You"
Nicolai Heidas - "High Above"
Del - "Nello"
The Gully Roosters - "Let's Go to Abaco"
Shot with GoPro Hero 3+ Black camera, Canon 5D mkII, & iPhone 6S.
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@yumpinyiminy963
@yumpinyiminy963 6 лет назад
That has to be the most enchanting water color I have ever seen. Awesome. God I miss Boating!
@bulldawgtrucker7119
@bulldawgtrucker7119 7 лет назад
Following!! It's great to see you living your dream. It took my dad passing away at an early age last year to realize I shouldn't wait to chase dreams! I am in the process of making one of them a reality now and have started my own business. Good luck guys and I am following along and sharing.
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 7 лет назад
Thanks! its great to have you aboard! Sometimes it does take something drastic to reposition our thinking. So sorry about your Dads passing. We are glad you are chasing your dreams. One of our main goals of this channel is to encourage people to follow their dreams as early as you can in life. All the best in your endeavors.
@petermathewvanaardt74
@petermathewvanaardt74 5 лет назад
Finally a MOTOR yacht cruising channel! Soon to join you guys after conversion to electric /magnetic drive propulsion. Catching up with ur vids..... ❤😉
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 5 лет назад
Ok, you are going to have to tell me more. Are you documenting this conversion online anywhere? I am very interested in alternative marine propulsion. I do believe we are on the brink of some technology that could bring electric drives to the long range cruising community. When these diesels are done, I'd love to replace with electric. Please share any info you can. Cheers!
@arengreen4621
@arengreen4621 7 лет назад
Thanks so much for sharing guys !!! Ryan is right there is not much to watch if it doesn't have a sail !!! Vicki and I are loving your videos . I hope you Channel "Blows up" in a good way !!
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 7 лет назад
Thanks Aren. We appreciate you following and watching.
@Seawizz203
@Seawizz203 4 года назад
After a lifetime of boating starting from power boats, then to sail for the last 25 years, now full circle back to power in a 34’ trawler, we look forward to a trip down the intra-coastal and then to the Bahamas. In the meantime, we can live vicariously through you guys eh. Added the eh because, you know, you’re Canadian eh. Anyway, looking forward to viewing your series. Have seen all the sailing vids.
@rem9607
@rem9607 7 лет назад
get ready, your channels about to blow up. A trawler Bahamas series is rare (BoatFAM is only one I know of) on RU-vid. Thanks for the videos
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 7 лет назад
Thanks Ryan. Appreciate the comment. We do know that a trawler series is rare. We do hope our channel catches on. Cheers!
@dieseldick1264
@dieseldick1264 7 лет назад
Ryan Meador (Tula' s endless summer..... )is another great trawler channel to Bahamas
@stevemills1105
@stevemills1105 6 лет назад
I'll second Ryan's thoughts...Found your channel this weekend and it's kept me occupied to say the least. 3 years and we'll be looking for the same boat! Thanks for all the good videos!!
@br5498
@br5498 6 лет назад
glen fala ...they went to a Blow Boat.. :(
@roastpork4
@roastpork4 4 года назад
Thank you for sharing your journey God bless you guys 🌹
@jerrystreet-boatdealeraust5985
@jerrystreet-boatdealeraust5985 4 года назад
You guys are amazing and inspiring us to do the same!!!
@billmead5052
@billmead5052 7 лет назад
I really appreciate you taking the time to share this!
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 7 лет назад
We appreciate you taking the time to watch it Bill. Cheers!
@greshamdeercamp4269
@greshamdeercamp4269 6 лет назад
Great video. From the looks of your boat the crossing must have been a cake walk. Be safe and have fun. Gary and Linda, Clayton, CA
@DRCarpetDR
@DRCarpetDR 7 лет назад
So glad I found your channel. You looked so satisfied and truly happy during the sunset. My dream as well.
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 7 лет назад
We are glad you found us. Glad to have you aboard!
@snocrazee
@snocrazee 7 лет назад
Better and better each video. Trawler videos of Bahamas are rare as the others have stated. I have so many questions but hopefully we can talk someday. As usual, it is currently snowing again here in Omak, WA. We are about sick of this stuff. Look forward to St. Thomas and our wedding. 105 more days!!!! bought airline tickets last weekend. We are set. Really love that Tolly and look forward to meeting someday or talking about what you like or would do different. Enjoy those turquoise waters. Enjoy the Bahamian sunsets and especially those dolphins and rainbows. We honestly appreciate the time you both take to make the videos. I know filming and editing is time consuming. Don't let it consume too much of your time and enjoy your experience. Stay safe Cyndi and Sheldon!
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 7 лет назад
Thanks to the both of you. Its always great to hear from you. We will see you on the water somewhere I'm sure.
@rogercollins3
@rogercollins3 5 лет назад
Thank you for sharing. It was a rough ride, but ended well and safely. God Bless.
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 5 лет назад
Thanks Roger!
@glennr9913
@glennr9913 7 лет назад
Thanks for sharing your boating lifestyle with us. It's something I've always wanted to try, and your warm friendly style seems perfect for me to use to promote the idea to my wife. Seems like an ideal way to shed some stress and rekindle the flame. Hopefully we'll "sea" you out there in the near future. Cheers,
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 7 лет назад
Hi Glenn, thanks for your comment. Yes, hope to see you on the water. Cheers!
@LG-yp6on
@LG-yp6on 3 года назад
Great videos. You have me looking at a 48 Tollycraft! Safe travels you two. From British Columbia
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад
Thanks! The 48 is a lovely boat. Good luck in your search.
@waynephillips2613
@waynephillips2613 6 лет назад
I don’t see many power boat vlogs. Great job!
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 6 лет назад
Thanks!
@jeanmcfie7203
@jeanmcfie7203 7 лет назад
looks awesome guys!! We just got home from a cruise in the Bahamas and thought of you often! stay safe.
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 7 лет назад
Thanks Guys! Hope you had a wonderful trip!
@FloridaYachtInsuranceGuy
@FloridaYachtInsuranceGuy 3 года назад
watching the series again...curious why your destination was Mangrove Cay after your crossing, doesn't look very protected and did you have to check into customs first before you got there? Thanks, learning a lot for when it is our turn.
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 3 года назад
No it isn't protected. It is only good for a calm stopover, we would of went on to Great Sale Cay if it wasn't calm. You are allowed to anchor when you are heading to a destination in the Bahamas to check in. We checked into Green Turtle Cay. Many check in there and anchor in the Bahamas along the way.
@winelass1805
@winelass1805 7 лет назад
Hey guys, great video and I agree a Trawler series is very rare, I hope you keep posting. I am a fellow Canadian who hopes to one day make the same trip. Cheers!!
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 7 лет назад
Thanks Wine Lass! Hope to see you one the water, better yet, down here in the Bahamas. Cheers!
@perrooceaniko2005
@perrooceaniko2005 6 лет назад
agree with that !
@jimcampbrill5061
@jimcampbrill5061 5 лет назад
Great video....nice yatch, great shot of the dolphins........from Ohio!
@sportbootkanal6695
@sportbootkanal6695 7 лет назад
a wonderful adventure, enjoy your time. thanks vor the videos
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 7 лет назад
Thanks!
@ernestgreen6821
@ernestgreen6821 5 лет назад
I really enjoyed your video! Thank You!
@rchouinard1
@rchouinard1 4 года назад
I really enjoyed this! I'm boat-less right now / this was a nice ride.
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 4 года назад
Thanks Richard! Sorry about being boat-less... Hope that changes soon.
@mrbill1683
@mrbill1683 4 года назад
that shallow draft shows itself in the stream
@carlospellicer4391
@carlospellicer4391 7 лет назад
Thank you guys for the videos, VERY well produced, Graphics, audio and of course the content.. ! I 've seen all 7 of the Bahamas Bound video series and will continue to watch the rest for sure.. In my opinion, If I could suggest something I would like to see a little more about the Behind the scenes. Route planning,. cost, fuel consumption, repairs, !! technical stuff, GPS route programming.... show us a little more of the boat, Engines room,. regular check up, how often you check the oil .... how do you eat, how do you sleep for so long in the boat ? who cooks ? Guys please, don't take me wrong,. you have done a very nice job with this series, I just think that for us, the boating fans, the other stuff is important too.. Congratulations,. very nice.. I saw all of them in one day... non stop.!
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 7 лет назад
Thanks so much Carlos for your wonderful feedback. It is so great to hear from viewers on what else they would like to see. We will incorporate your suggestions for sure, and have already answered some in our current Q&A series. The first of which is on fuel cost and burn rate to the Bahamas, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QpNBt0L9ww0.html There is another Q&A episode coming out Sunday, so stay tuned for that. Thanks again. Hope to see you in the water someday. Cheers!
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 7 лет назад
Actually we are releasing that new video today. I was mistaken. Was informed by the Admiral. ;-D
@tricyricky
@tricyricky 2 года назад
Just purchased a Tollycraft 34. Transition from sailing to motoring. I'm just starting with your site and will slowly catch up. Thanks for the info.
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 2 года назад
Welcome aboard! Congrats on the Tolly 34. Wonderful boat.
@bradward9164
@bradward9164 4 года назад
Awesome guys.thks.stay safe
@mikemike1602
@mikemike1602 7 лет назад
Great vid guys! I'm looking to do this in a month or so. I'm getting my new boat!
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 7 лет назад
Thanks Mike! Good luck in your adventures! Congrats on the new boat!
@ZacharySykes
@ZacharySykes 6 лет назад
My wife and I live in Baltimore and getting ready to live the dream. What kind of boat did you make the journey in?
@fitzsfixes
@fitzsfixes 7 лет назад
Another great video. Looks absolutely beautiful where you are! Have a great time
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 7 лет назад
Thanks Fitz!
@leannecyr7149
@leannecyr7149 6 лет назад
Hubby and I are following ~and enjoying~ your videos! We also hope to head south on our Tradewind 47.
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 6 лет назад
Thanks for watching and following! We really appreciate it. Maybe we will see you on the water in the future. :D
@leannecyr7149
@leannecyr7149 6 лет назад
Definitely!
@leonhenry4861
@leonhenry4861 7 лет назад
Living the dream.
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 7 лет назад
We are giving it a good try! Hope you have a dream you are doing or working towards! Cheers and thanks for watching!
@warrendavis5606
@warrendavis5606 7 лет назад
This has been a wonderful series of videos on your Bahamas adventure. I will keep tuned in as your filming and commentary is exceptionally well done! A boater in the Toronto area all my life we somewhat unexpectedly sold our 1998 Cat diesel Sundancer 400 two years ago due to my wife's health issues. No regrets, as we are in our late 60's and we have had a wonderful time on the water with sailboats (our last was a C&C 40AC) and power. I have really enjoyed your series as you have accomplished the dreams of many boaters and you are doing it at the perfect time of life. Congratulations to you both on this achievement and many, many more years of fun and adventures afloat!
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 7 лет назад
Ah thanks for the wonderful comment Warren and for following us. We are glad you are still boating, even if it is in a blow boat. ;-) We love sailboats actually, and struggled with this purchase and if it should be a sail or power boat. Power won over this time. Next time power might not be so lucky. We hope you are continuing to fulfill your dreams as well. All the best to you and your wife.
@warrendavis5606
@warrendavis5606 7 лет назад
Thanks for the speedy response. Perhaps I was unclear - the Sundancer was our last boat and prior to it I have always been a sailor and 20+ year member of Mimico Cruising Club. Sailboats still have a special appeal for me. There is something really wonderful about the silent speed of making 6+ knots on a heel. We are likely out of boating now as my wife has osteoporosis and I have taken up tennis again which I love. Have a great time guys!!
@whymarceline
@whymarceline 7 лет назад
At mark 11:36, it’s the most incredible view. Just wow.
@oceantraderco
@oceantraderco 6 лет назад
OMG..calmer than a mill pond? Lol
@joesmith3162
@joesmith3162 6 лет назад
Great channel. Just stumbled on it I’m about an hour west of Toronto 10 min walk to Lake Ontario.
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 6 лет назад
Thanks Joe! Great to have another Canadian following. Cheers!
@derrickclemons2862
@derrickclemons2862 4 года назад
Great video. Thanks
@joekratochvil409
@joekratochvil409 7 лет назад
This is a great channel!
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 7 лет назад
Joe Kratochvil thanks! Hope you stay around and follow along. Lots of content on the way. Cheers!
@darrello
@darrello 7 лет назад
Awesome to see guys - watched it from Vail. A bit different!
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 7 лет назад
Thanks Darrell. Yes Vail is a bit different. :) Hope you are having the time of your life.
@jamesroberts9192
@jamesroberts9192 4 года назад
Good job people 😎 👍
@perrooceaniko2005
@perrooceaniko2005 6 лет назад
wish you the best from Miami ... !
@DIYDaveT
@DIYDaveT 3 года назад
The sunsets are awesome but after a few weeks you do get used to them. But the water, it just never gets old. Clear, turquoise, royal blue. Not US coastal waters like in St Augustine and above.
@richardvachon6305
@richardvachon6305 7 лет назад
Félicitations for your crossing-over, my wife and I really enjoys your video. She felt in love with your table that swing up, where did you buy it?
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 7 лет назад
Thanks Richard. We bought the lift-top table at expandfurniture.com.
@frankrice5364
@frankrice5364 5 лет назад
Thank you for sharing and yes i I did also
@Dan_C604
@Dan_C604 6 лет назад
What was your speed at the stream crossing and how strong was the current that day? Cheers, great video!
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 6 лет назад
Thanks Dan! Most of the way across was 7.5 knots. We went 17 knots for about 15 minutes. It was rough. :) The stream was about a knot to a knot and a half.
@Dan_C604
@Dan_C604 6 лет назад
Searching for C-Shels oh wow, interesting! Fortunately for you the stream wasn’t too strong (although you had some winds and waves...). Last time I crossed we were in a small but powerful boat, stream was about 3.0 at the peak of the current and we crossed at 31 knots. Your video is awesome, cheers!!
@oceancowboy3573
@oceancowboy3573 6 лет назад
I hope y’all have plenty of diesel or gas ,I thought I was watching a sailboat crossing over to Bahamas and keep looking for sails and realized it was a motor but still was a great video I bought a 38’ Cabo rico in corpus and I’m going to be heading that way soon thanks again
@frankrice5364
@frankrice5364 7 лет назад
great job
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 7 лет назад
Thanks!
@Amariellah
@Amariellah 3 года назад
the lost island of atlantis is underneath that water if you look at a satellite image
@kenmay4468
@kenmay4468 7 лет назад
Thanks for sharing at what speed did you maintain to cross? I plan on this cruise next June in my searay 270 and my best cruise speed seems to be around 15kt
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 7 лет назад
Our cruise speed would be much different than a searay 270. We did 7.5-8 knots on our crossing.
@kenmay4468
@kenmay4468 7 лет назад
thanks I haven't had my boat in the ocean yet but I'm really looking forward to it
@TheRemyRomano
@TheRemyRomano Год назад
What is your cruise speed while crossing the Gulf Stream?
@mmza3540
@mmza3540 7 лет назад
Envious!
@livinglikevacation9534
@livinglikevacation9534 Год назад
What was your average speed crossing over?
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels Год назад
About 8 knots.
@wnbgrn
@wnbgrn 7 лет назад
Great Thanks
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 7 лет назад
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
@orlandoardila9412
@orlandoardila9412 5 лет назад
Awesome. How long was the trip?
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 5 лет назад
It took about 9 hours from West Palm to Mangrove Cay in the Bahamas.
@ladyluck5248
@ladyluck5248 4 года назад
9 hours is a loooong day when on the water ! I miss boating so much ! I had a Sea Ray 340 loved that boat ! I used to take it to Port of Orillia all the time and wound up docking in a cross wind every time but I managed it stern in. Lol. You should have heard the men on their radios on the dock commenting that it was a woman who landed ‘er! Ha ha.
@perrooceaniko2005
@perrooceaniko2005 6 лет назад
if you want to shine, ALWAYS show the routes, plots, waypoints, etc etc... so people can see what you did and were you stopped. Just showing the charts few seconds makes a world of difference for the cruising fans. Just DONT say WE cruised from point A to point B.
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 6 лет назад
Noted, thanks!
@kingtob5061
@kingtob5061 6 лет назад
Very nice boat what size is it?
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 6 лет назад
Thanks! She is a 44 footer.
@alexmolina7705
@alexmolina7705 5 лет назад
@@SearchingforCShels what brand is you boat?
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 5 лет назад
Alex Molina she is a Tollycraft.
@mrlucky2day
@mrlucky2day 7 лет назад
What size and brand boat do you have?
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 7 лет назад
She is a Tollycraft 44.
@mrlucky2day
@mrlucky2day 6 лет назад
Searching for C-Shels what year?
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 6 лет назад
1991
@Gohot229
@Gohot229 6 лет назад
5:30 preparing to chum.....
@douglaslambert8903
@douglaslambert8903 6 лет назад
are ya'll still making videos
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 5 лет назад
Yes we are. We can be a little slow at times. We have other things we have to do as well. Stay tuned!
@mahimahiaddictioncesargonz5445
@mahimahiaddictioncesargonz5445 4 года назад
Wow you call that Heavy Sea
@caferturker4224
@caferturker4224 7 лет назад
Tons of oil,petrol................ Why not a catamaran?
@SearchingforCShels
@SearchingforCShels 7 лет назад
Actually, I wouldn't say tons of oil or petrol. If look at our video on fuel burn it is actually not bad at all - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QpNBt0L9ww0.html A catamaran would cost more overall in initial cost and in maintenance than the boat we have. It still has two engines, and you have to maintain the sails a rigging. Then going up to Canada we would have to remove the mast to get to Lake Ontario through NY. This is the best boat for us at this time, to do the east cost twice a year and the Bahamas. Now if we wanted to keep a boat south, a catamaran may just fit the bill. What a Catamaran would give us over our boat we have now is range, and there may be a day where we need more range, but not for a while yet.
@nnoorderhaven1
@nnoorderhaven1 4 года назад
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