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ICW Boat Trip - NY to Florida Ep26 - Lake Okeechobee 

Adventures of Happy Ours
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Our intracoastal waterway trip finally takes us to “Lake O” through the center of Florida. We are nearing the finish line for this eastern loop trip and take the shortcut through the St Lucie canal that shaves a couple hundred miles off our trip (avoiding the Florida Keys) as we make our way from New York to Fort Myers/Cape Coral area via the Caloosahatchee river. We have to go through a couple locks on this day from Stuart to More Haven (St Lucie lock and Mayaka lock) as we prepare for the lake crossing and finding a safe anchorage as we await the lock opening at Morehaven lock.
Follow Captain Tom and Admiral Brigitt as we travel the 1700+ miles from NY to Florida on our motor yacht “Happy Ours”, a 2006 Meridian Sport Bridge.
Filmed in July 2022.
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@TOPDadAlpha
@TOPDadAlpha 11 месяцев назад
Great video. As a south florida boater who makes this voyage frequently.... 3 things to remember. ALWAYS check the lake depth before departure. Lake Okee runs 10-12 feet on average. The larger your craft the more import this becomes. I have a 63' with a 5 foot draft. Absolutely zero room for error. If you run a larger craft the slower the better not to push your stern/props further down. Second thing to remember is to wear your life vests in the locks. Lock Masters have zero tolerance for missing this requirement. Last is to check the weather on the lake. High winds and /or rain squalls can be dangerous on the lake (pushing you off the sometimes narrow channel). Safe sailing everyone.
@JKevinWilson
@JKevinWilson Год назад
Refreshing to watch a cruising video without overdubbed music. Love the real sounds.
@ralphholiman7401
@ralphholiman7401 Год назад
I haven't taken a boat through the Okeechobee Canal in twenty years. Your video brought it all back! Thanks!
@REDRACER400
@REDRACER400 Год назад
I’ve been a sail powered sailor for many yrs, but there is just something very peaceful and calming watching your videos which i have enjoyed.
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
I’m hoping to get some real sailing experience soon. Being able to travel without using fuel is quite rewarding in itself.
@scotthall3816
@scotthall3816 4 месяца назад
I agree 👍💯 very nice and peaceful ☺️ very wonderful 👍 I injoy the traveling also but for sure 😁 the videos are very calming.
@rodfair5698
@rodfair5698 10 дней назад
You probably won’t see this comment as you posted your video over a year ago but, just in case I am certified by the Royal Navy, to Captain twin engine pleasure craft up to 52 feet long. It was so nice to watch your video that showed that you knew what you were doing but, were still cautious regarding not only your selves, but also other boaters
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs 9 дней назад
Of course I see your comment! I try to read every single one. Thanks so much!
@michaeleavenson6880
@michaeleavenson6880 7 месяцев назад
Thanks for sharing. Hopefully will be taking the same trip
@DoubleDJ86
@DoubleDJ86 Год назад
I did this trip in the ‘80 on a ‘68 hull #4 a 42’ Grand Banks from Essex to Marco thanks for the awesome post! It brought me back. I’ve actually done Lake O a few times and even at night once, only once
@captnikkireefworld
@captnikkireefworld Год назад
Just did the trip through the Caloosahatchee Waterway for the hundredth time and it never gets old!
@roelf8653
@roelf8653 Год назад
That was a beautiful cruise up the canals and across the lake. I enjoyed every minute of it.
@drumlover1687
@drumlover1687 Год назад
Maybe my favorite episode Captain! I was laughing out loud when you basically told Admiral Brigitt that her rank gives her top brass delegator authority over you. My other favorite comment, " they could care less if you fall in the river". 😂🤣
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
Lol thanks!
@ericautry4788
@ericautry4788 Год назад
Admiral looks better than captain!!!!Just kidding I love your video's!!!!
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
I would hope she would!
@Timelt51
@Timelt51 Год назад
Admiral is equivalent to a four star General. I love your videos. Both of you are great personalities and beautiful souls.
@Ultramagaextremist
@Ultramagaextremist Год назад
Lucky man nice boat beautiful fun old lady. Enjoy ur life friend.
@grub321
@grub321 Год назад
Found your series fascinating and your narration excellent!
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
Thanks for tagging along!
@kathryncrowleybryan5844
@kathryncrowleybryan5844 Год назад
Tyvm, I live here and have never seen the lake
@jim242
@jim242 Год назад
Had my 100 ton license back in the 80’s went through the canals you talk about along with the Panama Canal 4 times just a beautiful ride and I enjoy the calmness in your videos looks like you both found the right partner kudos
@sirjustinlee
@sirjustinlee Год назад
@6:45 those are the Archimedes screws to lift water. So that farmers can water their crops period you are correct
@bradward9164
@bradward9164 Год назад
One of the coolest videos I’ve ever seen on here.gr8 job guys
@kathryncrowleybryan5844
@kathryncrowleybryan5844 Год назад
I am surprised at a 14 ft drop in FL
@danguiffre6752
@danguiffre6752 Год назад
Love the videos. I’ve been sick in bed with Covid and watching them helped a lot.
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
Best of luck and Feel better! Thanks for watching. Glad your enjoying them.
@runltdan
@runltdan 8 месяцев назад
Great informative job on the videos…she us Laugh….! No need to look for gloves that fit, 🤣😂. My brother lived in Morehaven. Enjoy Every Day!
@peterfarrell9187
@peterfarrell9187 Год назад
did the ICW heading north on my brothers Mainship 40 trawler. All the same marinas different prices per' some had swimming pools, usually a car to shop and go out to dinner. Into the Chesapeake Sunday morning we were the only boat moving in Norfolk. Fantastic time and this was only the start of this vessels voyages..
@notbassnectar
@notbassnectar 8 месяцев назад
I wish you'd do another canal trip like this. I enjoy seeing all the sights on your journey!
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs 8 месяцев назад
We will soon be returning to the east coast. Stick around!
@StevenYoungcaptual
@StevenYoungcaptual Год назад
Really loving all your videos. 👍 Fly over your head many times looking down from my office in the nose of a B757😎
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
Cool!
@size-matters
@size-matters Год назад
I really hope to do the same trip some day. New York to FL
@renebriones9581
@renebriones9581 Год назад
VERY NICE ! GREAT TRIP AND EXPERIENCE ! REGARDS,
@jrac863
@jrac863 Год назад
Hands down one of the best videos you guys made .Really enjoyed this trip cannot wait to see the second half when you guys arrive in Cape Coral
@dianecrowther581
@dianecrowther581 Год назад
Not Lake George NY but the next best thing. The ride from stuart to okeechobee is awesome by car too.
@colin1927
@colin1927 Год назад
You passed my house! I’m between the cut from 5:29 and 5:30, drive down this canal daily with my boat for fishing 😂😮
@timgarvey8179
@timgarvey8179 Год назад
Great video!!!
@Ryanrock2
@Ryanrock2 Год назад
Very interesting video!
@EdEdelenbos
@EdEdelenbos Год назад
Another great cruise day.
@mikebradley4245
@mikebradley4245 Год назад
i have dont the trip 4 times now.. I have been to bimini... one trip .. KEY west.. one trip... NORTH CAROLINA one trip... Miami one trip
@jgross8572
@jgross8572 Год назад
I was wondering how the hell you got to western Florida!!!! I couldn’t find this episode. Thanks
@leanneadams2549
@leanneadams2549 Год назад
That was great ! I never knew you could hop across the state threw locks ! Good to know for when I get my boat in about a thousand years lol. Anyways, thanks guys I enjoyed the vid !!
@luizhairsalon3917
@luizhairsalon3917 Год назад
Nice trip, hope to do it someday with my toy :)
@RandomlyAwkward1
@RandomlyAwkward1 Год назад
Hey Tommy… another great video! We just did our first overnight in our boat down in Boca Grande. Beautiful weather for the whole excursion. You mentioned one of your engines not behaving. We had a similar issue where it ran fine but would not plane all of the sudden. Turned out to be an obstruction in the fuel filter that got stirred up somehow. Once we get more comfortable with the boat and all of the aspects of cruising, we may plan a trip East across the “Big O” and head over to Stuart. Keep the awesome videos coming!
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
Thanks! I’m hoping we figured out the rpm issue but haven’t had a chance to take her for a new test run. Hopefully later this week. Good luck in your travels!
@thatoneguy8706
@thatoneguy8706 Год назад
What I would give to do a trip like that! I lived in the panhandle while serving in the Air Force 20 years ago. My wife and I play around with the idea of moving back down there. I love Kentucky but Florida weather spoiled me. Love the video’s!
@JefferyDollars
@JefferyDollars Год назад
Always makes my day when I see a new upload from Happy Ours! Perhaps the next big adventure you take the Mississippi up to the Great Lakes and back into NY??? 😊
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
Always best to go down that river!
@eddysantana1504
@eddysantana1504 Год назад
Bonito. Video.
@dianarodriguez9783
@dianarodriguez9783 Год назад
If haven’t been to the keys have to head there. Key west is a blast. Nice to have the cut across but you should visit the keys great boating area.
@admiralbrigitt
@admiralbrigitt Год назад
We are looking forward to making that trip!
@MegaBait1616
@MegaBait1616 Год назад
It's been cold windy lousy weather lately around Cape Coral area......be well.
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
Sure has. I’m freezing! I must have lost my northern blood already. Lol
@MegaBait1616
@MegaBait1616 Год назад
@@AdventuresofHappyOurs , I'm over where the hurricane hit Florida.. Only reason I can get internet is I've got a booster on my phone 📱.. Later this week should Warm back up.. Have a healthy Happy New Years..
@annsheridan12
@annsheridan12 Год назад
On the east side of Lake Okeechobee it’s the St. Lucie River and on the west side it’s the Calusahachie River.
@hoopoo3721
@hoopoo3721 Год назад
You know when it's a good trip, when a girl has her feet on the dash.
@stevenmarrone1526
@stevenmarrone1526 Год назад
I’m dreading the day I cross that lake, those rocks out there pretty scary
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
Just stay in the channels you’ll be fine
@user-cv4tf3us6z
@user-cv4tf3us6z 7 месяцев назад
👍🎣⛵💯
@Mad1Mike
@Mad1Mike Год назад
One day I will do that trip. I moved here in 1990 and my friend at the time did this every year. On big sailboats now, the Keys and Bahamas are great, but on charter boats. A smaller boat to do this trip would be a blast! I bet it got a bit cold, but no bugs. The best time to do this? Have you done it before?
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
We travelled down in July. Great time of year for it.
@jeffhallel8211
@jeffhallel8211 Год назад
Salboaters beware of low clearance locations on this route. There is a youtuber called Southern Star who has some good info.
@Mad1Mike
@Mad1Mike Год назад
Totally get that. All good info!
@jeffhallel8211
@jeffhallel8211 Год назад
@@Mad1Mike The Port Myaca railway lift bridge is the sketchiest I have ever seen. Did you know that the capacity of Lake Okeechobee is over 1 trillion gallons? Thanks for your video, it is wonderful, the real Florida.
@dianecrowther581
@dianecrowther581 Год назад
Lake pretty deep right now 12/22.
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
That’s good for Florida!
@richmiller2501
@richmiller2501 Год назад
Do they Charge for the Lock down there? and we know well about the Hudson as we kept a Boat at Stony Point and would travel always east going into the Sound or Atlantic to visit friends.
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
No charge for the locks!
@ryd_513
@ryd_513 Год назад
Miss the review of your trip spreadsheet at the end of the video
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
I will be doing a full trip recap video where we analyze the spreadsheet in depth.
@ryd_513
@ryd_513 Год назад
@@AdventuresofHappyOurs that’s gonna be great. Thanks.
@emerson2you
@emerson2you Год назад
Happy New Years 🎉
@AnthonyWalsh-tt7vx
@AnthonyWalsh-tt7vx Год назад
The boat will run much better in fresh water than salt
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
Less corrosion in fresh water for sure but mechanically should run the same.
@StansWorld
@StansWorld 11 месяцев назад
Not sure your set up,. But seem to me 4K rpm a 20 MPH is way to many rpms especially a dual engine set up I assume u r running Big Block 454 that should pull a higher pitch no problem My boat at 4K going 34 mph LOL..
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs 11 месяцев назад
It’s a small block and 4k is a common for 20mph on this boat. My problem is I should be able to get 4800 at like 27mph. But she’s an big old girl.
@SuperQdaddy
@SuperQdaddy Год назад
Very quiet not many boats
@George39280
@George39280 Год назад
Is there a charge to go through a lock?
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
No charge!
@mattmayo3539
@mattmayo3539 Год назад
That 35 footer can really pick up her skirt and hussle.
@markbohart9435
@markbohart9435 Год назад
What was minimum water depth?
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
We didn’t see anything I. The channels less than 6 feet.
@cecilmartin5065
@cecilmartin5065 Год назад
Is there any trips u can hire a trip
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
What do you mean?
@jhanick
@jhanick Год назад
Is that a 341?
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
Yes sir. 2006
@jhanick
@jhanick Год назад
@@AdventuresofHappyOurs I had a 2006 368. Lost it in a fire. Was a good boat.
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
Omg that’s horrible. Sorry to hear that.
@benwintfeld2983
@benwintfeld2983 Год назад
Tom it’s episode 25 not 26.
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
It’s 26. One was accidentally deleted so I reposted it so they appear out of order but they are there. Here is episode 25 ICW Boat Trip -NY to Florida ep25 - St. Lucie/Stuart ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GP8v7uJwV38.html
@rpalmer274
@rpalmer274 Год назад
Must be nice to be rich
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
Far from it. Work hard, work smart, live within your means and save as much as you can for retirement. I started as a blue collar union worker.
@mikebradley4245
@mikebradley4245 Год назад
i took a 50 ft ocean yacht sport fisher to trumps castle New Jersey from fort myers florida
@mikebradley4245
@mikebradley4245 Год назад
i live in fort myers @ the fort myers yacht basin...
@mikebradley4245
@mikebradley4245 Год назад
i got lost right there 20 years ago
@eivindlindefjell5602
@eivindlindefjell5602 4 месяца назад
Over 3850 rpm ?????? Omg poor boat
@mikebradley4245
@mikebradley4245 Год назад
do not take the narrow morehaven canal??? man it has been years.. but some kids said go that way... little narrow canal... full of weeds
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
Seemed fine to us. Or maybe there was another section?
@williammiller2750
@williammiller2750 Год назад
We can't get boats to go the speed limit in NY. What makes you think we can get you to wear a life vest?
@fredbrillo1849
@fredbrillo1849 Год назад
Did you notice a yacht moored on the south side of the St Lucy canal after you passed thru the St Lucy lock, named HONEY FITZ? That was JFKs personal yacht.
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
I don’t recall but I’ll look at video again to see if I caught it.
@eivindlindefjell5602
@eivindlindefjell5602 4 месяца назад
17:22 this poles is for ship comersiale ships to lean in to for waiting area !!!! Not for small boats like yours😂😂😂
@mikebradley4245
@mikebradley4245 Год назад
i have 34 ft searay sundancer
@mikebradley4245
@mikebradley4245 Год назад
you should know , you cannot tie up to fender systems,,,
@AdventuresofHappyOurs
@AdventuresofHappyOurs Год назад
I can find no regulations, nor signs specifically restricting it. the lock master said nothing to us about it in the morning. Considering the lock was closed and we left on first opening, I see no harm in it. many locks we have been through permit tie ups along the walls immediately outside the spillways.
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