Miami To Maine On My Salvaged 50ft Yacht (PART 2) 

Hey All! Thank you for all of the awesome comments and support. To answer the commonly asked economy question. I cruise at 1200-1300 rpm right around 8-8.5kts burning around 5GPH. It cost me around $4200 in Fuel to get up the coast. The engines are Cummins 6BTAs 330hp each. Thanks for watching, I have a lot more awesome content coming! www.intoodeepmerch.com

No fancy drone shots or overdone cinematics and edits, just a dude and his camera, blatant use of copyright music, getting roasted in the comments for not being entirely 100% safe all the time... I feel like I've stepped back in time to the absolute peak of RU-vid movies! I like your style.

Made trip many times back and forth for customers. I have to say this, as a 100 ton master of oceans captain. I have never once left the pilot house under power, nor would even think of going out on deck solo handling the boat with out an inflatable vest. It’s real nice you making the trip. Situations can certainly go south in a heartbeat. It’s all about safety. Good luck

Best line of the video! “You know I’m all alone, sometimes you just need someone to hangout with so you go hang out with the engines” So relatable haha.

Gus, seriously you are the best boating videographer on YT. We felt we were watching a great movie with all the adventures you had and the way you discussed what you were doing, how the boat was going and what was going on outside, exactly the things we sailors lap up. We've done that exact trip twice about 10 years ago and you've brought back so many great memories. So pleased for you and keep up the great work. Well done on an amazingly successful trip. Hats off.

Hi Gus , I'm an old women wit- a cracked pelvis. That being said I have been binge watching you fo a couple days . You are an amazing young man. I can't help but wonder where have you gain your vast knowledge of so .many things . Do you have an engineering degree ? Or simply a very handsome and fit genius. To fix anything on your rescued boat , cooking and entertainment your girlfriend and her friends. You are smart and charming,, Would have been a. adventure to meet you as you are. 50 year, s ago .I know I'm old enough to b your grandma but just wanted, I share how much adventure you are giving my golden years. So is there. a video of how you got you start a d knowledge of boating on the high seas . Yo are one. Cool dude as we said I. my day . Congratulations on living your Dream in 🎉😂❤🎉.

1:05:38 is why you MUST wear a pfd ANYTIME you're out on deck my RU-vid friend! ALWAYS! Thanks for sharing this Gus what a great trip!🎉

That was a fantastic journey! Seriously, FL to Maine on your own Hatteras??!! That something most boat loving folks dream about! Keep it going!!

Thank you Gus for helping the other boat, I'm a retired commercial fisherman from Maine.. It don't matter what you are if your in trouble we'll come and help.. Next trip let me know I'll go lol

Gus, love your vids. You’ve got some balls making that trip by yourself.

Always enjoy. You are truly a courageous adventurer. You are living your life like very few. Your confidence is inspiring. For even a 68 retired guy

Gus, thanks for sharing your experiences on the 50 Hatteras. I bought an old 1970 53 (hull # 4) back in 1998, in Toronto. My very first day on the boat was the beginning of an 11 day trip back to New Bern NC. Your video brought back so many memories of that trip thanks for sharing. PS, I still own the boat after 25 years, and you are spot on in saying "what a great boat".

Gus, I am extremely happy for you, boy...extremely happy. You are doing what I wish I could do right now or, at least, could've done 35 years ago. Of course, though, I had no clue life was going to bring me to a place where I'd come to realize the value of a life[read:freedom] on the water. So, from a breaking down ol'land-lover as myself, keep it up, son. Sail the seas, and be free. CONTINUE TO BE FREE FOR ALL THOSE WHO CAN'T BE. ... .

I had a 50 foot Stevens, triple cabin motor yacht built in 1966 with twin V8 diesels. I’ll give you props for handling your boat single-handed but as you know these things are remarkably maneuverable with twin screws. Have fun I’m enjoying watching your travels.

Hi Gus, your trip from Miami to Maine was best boating traveling vidio I I've ever seen. I'm from San Francisco and boated all over the Delta for years. I know your feeling. The west coast is different then the east coast as you know. No ICW here. Love your life I'll follow your videos. Good luck. John.

As a kid in the 60s I lived close to the old Hatteras plant in High Point NC I would ride my bike over to the factory about every day and just stare at the beautiful boats . You are living out my dream.

Wow! Epic voyage! A bit hairy going overnight from Norfolk to NYC in fog, single-handed but glad no major issues. You managed the whole thing very competently, that boat is a lot to handle by yourself, especially without a bow thruster. Well done. What a terrific feeling to return to Maine after your great trip south in the Albin, living the good life in Florida, returning to Maine in a big, handsome Hatteras. Looking forward to hearing about how the summer went in Maine.

After subscribing since years to hundreds of sailing channels it's sooo refreshing to see some motor boatin for a change! love your channel, and I know from personal experience how much extra time it takes to rig cameras when you're working so totally understand why you're not bothering with it in many situations. That trip looks like a really fun adventure! Cheers from Sweden!

Brought back great memories i had a friend in 1984 who bought the identical yacht , we lived in CT flew down to Pier 66 in FT Lauderdale we were inside and when the weather cooperated ran outside, made it to CT in 5 days no problems as the yacht was only a few years old at purchase, had some wild times the next few summers in Newport and Nantucket stay safe great content !!!!

well done watched the entire video in one shot, single handed in the open ocean you got balls Gus , it was a privilege

I don’t know if you mentioned your age but I see that you’re a young guy. I give you a lot of credit for doing this. You strike me as a very ambitious young man. Kudos to you I have journeys of my own that I want to go on but I am just not in the financial position to do that with kids and all. I will absolutely buy a T-shirt to help support your Journey.. keep the videos coming they’re great

My Dad and I sailed through the east river many times. We had our boats set up in College Point Queens. I miss that so much, we had the best of times. Gus, these are life saving moments for you brother, Keep them close to your heart. Good Luck Bro..

an adventure...like being on deck. you narrate well. not a lot of fluff, you point out coo lthings. you are boss...as well as the Coolest Captain..Hold fast..keep the adventures coming my man...

My mother was Miss Maine for the Miss America Pageant back in the day! She dropped out to marry my Father! He drove from Ohio to maine to get her! They have both passed away recently..I want to drive to Maine for a small Vacation sometime. Its on my Bucket list!!! Can't say how much I enjoyed your Adventure!! I ve done alot in life only being 56. I've been an Actor for 30yrs and worked for Eminem in music videos and Michael Bay/ Spielberg in The Island movie both as a cop! Been in Superbowl Commercials for Bud light! Among tons of other projects in Acting and Professional Model..I also spent my entire life Racing Bmx all over the Country from 1978 at 11 yrs old to 2016!! Had to retire from racing after stomach surgeries from Crohn's! Always wanted to get a big vessel and cruise the water!! Just wanted to say hello and Thank you for a Wonderful journey!!! God bless Frank...

*Another excellent videos very well done.👌*

Great job captain calling that vessel taking on water boaters always help each other ❤ your follower Bruce

Hey Gus, so glad your back, your my hero! We made the trip in this video, Vero Beach to Chrisfield MD this time last year! Brings by back memories! Your doing a fabulous job with your yaghting, Floater Home!⚓️💕😎👍

Having never been to New York yet, its always amazing to me to see how close to the water the skyscrapers are. Its just nuts how they are able to build them like that.

It is such a joy to watch you doing what you do. I love your video's. You have achieved so much and have good reason to be so proud of that. Love & light from Cape Town.🎉😀🍹

I noticed a little discolor on wood trim around front windshield. Seal them up, along with the 1000 other things on THE LIST. Well done. Life line on deck with a harness is an absolute rule you set and don't ever break.

What a great trip reminds me of my trip through Cape Cod channel last year on a 58’ Viking. What a blast! Would do again tomorrow if I could. As a note the Viking had two 1100 hp Detroit diesels and burned 38 GPH each at 21 knots.

so much fun watching you go through NYC area. Grew up there and recognized all the bridges!! Beautiful boat! Thanks for sharing! ,

Great content, great life! You take me back to kid days in Miami helping my dad after school working on boats like your Bella in all the marinas all over South Florida. You are livin' the dream! My wife and I are working towards cashing out of the rat-race life to buy a live-aboard and cruise the world by the time we are 50 (just around the corner!). I wish we would have done it sooner. Love seeing you living life. Rock on! 🤙

Love these videos.... I am a huge boat fanatic who dreams of sailing the world with my family! Oh and after I started to watch your videos I realized, you were from NH. Same!! Grew up in Hooksett! Wicked awesome!!

I am a lifelong resident of Dare county and worked in the custom sport fish industry in wanchese for nearly every boat builder. I know exactly how harrowing Oregon Inlet can be. But your video from Beaufort to Adams Creek pass Maul Point at the confluence of the Neuse and Bay River past RE Mayo and USCG station hobucken is a stretch I am intimately familiar with. So I can totally relate to the beating you were taking in the smaller Albin in your previous video. The most scared and the most praying I have done in any boat was near Maul Point in February 2002. I was making a solo trip from Hobucken to Atlantic Beach via Adams Creek in a 25' Parker. If I recall it was a hard NW with the typical confused Sea state. I had family and a young lady waiting for me in Atlantic Beach and I was determined to complete the trip. It was a trip I was familiar with under all conditions day or night. But it got the best of me on that fateful day. When the impact of the top of my head collided with the cabin ceiling so many times my vision was being affected by blood dripping down my face I had no choice. It was so hairy bringing her back around, abandoning my course, putting her bow in the wind. Long story short I thanked the good Lord above and held my girl tight when I finally made it to her. Thank you for bringing it all back to me.

Watching this from The Netherlands, youre amazing man. True Hero! The World needs more offshore content from you and your vessel. Please keep it up bro ❤

I stumbled on your part one video thinking I was going to skim through it, I ended up watching the whole thing, came straight to this video and subbed lol This is so entertaining to watch

Your adventures are a lot of fun to watch Gus. Doing ballsy travels on the cheap in a salvaged boat, it's awesome man. Keep up the good work

Guss You are doing a grate job! You have figured out the biggest secret you truly do get what you think about keep dreaming big buddy! I have been watching you from the beginning and always look forward to your videos

If this 2 part video doesn’t deserve a sub, I don’t know what does. Fantastic story you told. (Subbed)

We love your videos! I started out with boating with a basket case 16 foot bow rider in Indiana. We moved to Saint Petersburg Florida five years ago. We brought our second twenty foot lake boat down here. We then bought a new twenty four foot center console boat in 2020. We are selling it now. I want a trawler like yours. Thank for the great videos!!!!

Fantastic video, epic journey. I always say, every time we go out on a boat something breaks! You kept up on that tradition!! Luckily it wasn't your good self that broke!! Well done Chief - you did it your way!! John

Wow what an awesome journey! Ive been a boater my whole adult life just not at this scale, So jealous . You must be stoked. I will say it again, that boat is absolutely stunning. Thanks for the entertainment.

Alrighty! Thanks for an incredible trip. I moved to Maine from Boston this year and spent most of the summer on Casco Bay. I was super impressed you did this trip solo on a boat that size. Love your positive upbeat attitude. Viva La Vida!

You should wear an inflatable life vest walking around your boat. Especially when on auto polit. Awesome videos. So, informative.

I live in Newport News Virginia but I'm all over the areas you were traversing. I must say it is really cool seeing the bridges and other stuff I drive over everyday from a different perspective. If I had the money I would personally get a norhaven or some other type of twin screw steel hull trawler style yatch. However a Retro or Classic that you Rescued/ Revived back to life Despite the age or condition, Old school is true tried tested and Get you home Reliable. I would rock that boat man. Best of luck I hope to see this boat in more videos and another journey in it.

Very nice video, you have a lot of confidence and a lot of skill and a lot of bravery, I admire that.

Great vid Gus! Thanks for taking us along! Hope summer was great and you got all your "messing about on boats" chores/list whittled down! Cheers brother! Matt

Portland Maine is a wonderful little city to hang out in. I am so jealous. Congrats on a flawless trip. You obviously prepped magnificently.

The trip looked amazing! The videos and photos you posted are top notch. To do the last part solo takes some serious resolve. Keep it going!

Great job handling that boat solo Gus ! The life at sea moving boats ...brings back great memories ! Thanks Gus !

PART TWO: I just realized you did this video in May, of 2023. I am watching it now, May 3, 2024! I am definitely going to watch the rest of your videos! Side Note: Since you mentioned you had to jump in the water to get your dingy that got loose, I had to jump in, at the back of the yacht, and swim after a small motor boat that had gotten loose, as we were cruising at night, slowly, along the north coast of Dominican Republic. It was quite an experience for me, as I grabbed the boat, jumped in, started the motor, and caught up with the yacht! Joe

Thank you for taking us along on your journey. A day on the ocean is better than a day in the office.

Hey my brother I'm a new sub, but I literally just happened to see your Part 1 and was so impressed with all your content. Looking forward to checking out all your vids. God bless

About the exhaust, we had the same issue. Ours fell off completely and we had to shut down that engine. I found a mobile welder and actually had to carry that big heavy thing through a resort in Cape Coral Florida. Got yelled at by the locals for doing so but we did get it fixed in one afternoon fyi. Love the videos. Great job.

Your journey has really impressed me. I’ve been boating all my life, only the Great Lakes. Would love to do the great American loop and you inspire me to do it. Keep doing what you’re doing.

Fabulous video, both parts. Totally enjoyed your adventure. Thanks for taking me along with you. Wishing you nothing but the best. Stay safe and stay well.

At this moment that I am watching your video trip, you have not reached New York, yet. I'm from Brooklyn. Grew up there until the age of 33, when I moved to South Florida. At the age of 36, I switched careers (temporality) from hotel management, and became a steward on a 100 foot yacht, out of Fort Lauderdale. We took it to St. Thomas and did charters from there for 3 months. I absolutely enjoyed it, very much! I had a payroll check going to my bank account every month. I ate and drank free on the yacht, and free cabin at night. After 3 months the owner of the yacht decided to move the yacht to Newport, R.I. and I got off in St Thomas. Big mistake! I should have stayed on and experience Newport chartering and who knows, from there. I truly admire what you are doing with your life. You are having fun and learning as you go! All the best from this 77 year old! sincerely, Joe.

Great adventure, thanks for bringing us along. I enjoy watching you fix stuff as it breaks. Great attitude, always a good day!

Thanks for taking us with you! I love your attitude! Keep up the great videos! I cannot wait to see what you did over the summer!

Always enjoy your travels, since you pass by many place I am familiar with. First when coming out of Beaufort NC, parent’s retirement home was right on the ICW, then passing the by the York river where I spent my childhood. My dad was a Marine biologist work for the state of Virginia and I spent a lot of time on the water. And block Island and I spent time at in Quonset Pt RI in the Navy. Take care on your next trip!

Good video. Fun and informative. Adventure too.

So when in LI Sound, entering Port Jeff Harbor on the left right away is the Cove also known as Pirates Cove. Beautiful safe spot to anchor and you could fill up or whatever you need right in Port Jefferson before you leave. Perfect really.

Super video. I made the trip several times on a 1973 53' Hatteras during the 1980's. I was in my 20s working as a delivery captain. Loran C, charts, radar and a watch. A couple over night ocean runs, but not alone. Good for you. Lots of great stories and memories. Seeing the places you were at like Coinjock, Alligator River, etc. you will never forget as I won't either. Keep it going.

Gus, I have enjoyed this video immensely. Brings back memories from when my mom travelled on her Albion Trawler from Halifax to Sarasota for years .

Awesome sailing from south to north. Your boat handled it very well!

Great series Captain Gus. Really enjoyed sharing your journey. A real pleasure to watch.

You’re definitely one of my idols that I’m looking up to right now I don’t have a dad and a lot of your Content really makes me miss him and wish that I could buy a boat and have him ride it with me. You’re a cool dude keep at it.

Congrats, fun video, fun trip. Kinda nostalgic, years back, I went from Athens Greece to Novigrad Cro. on a 56ft yacht, 5 days/10h a day @ 22 knots - we were taking full tank of diesel each day 😂

Congratulations Gus! I enjoyed watching all your hard work pay off. Keep going and don't let anything get in the way of enjoying it. Best wishes.

Wow Gus, this was a awesome Journey that you videoed, which I'm grateful for you doing that and especially love your commentary because you are a character that has a lot of energy and character is great to have in my book, I love it!❤ Was there any particular reason why you decided to stay outside of the icw on most of this trip up north. Also looking forward to hearing how many gallons of fuel you used on this trip from Miami to Portland. Ps, Long Island Sound, block island, Montauk Point and Connecticut River are my old stomping grounds. Congratulations on your successful Journey Back Home 🎉❤🍸🥂

Helluva boat you got there Gus 👍🏻

Nice work. The turbo repair was crafty and sketchy at the same time. Hope there is a follow up. Get a 10 yr battery smoke and CO monitor detector. Residential style works great. Put it by the engine access hatches. Will keep you safe for $40.

🎉🎉🎉 awesome frigging passage. Just found your videos. What a blast, so refreshing!!Love your enthusiasm and handsome Hatteras .

It's all about the journey brother, never forget. Thanks for the adventure and if you ever need anyone to go just say the word. God Bless

Fully enjoyed your trip. Thank you for sharing your time and adventure, North.

Great video, thank you for taking us with you on your adventures.

I am so enjoying watching part 2 of this can't wait to see what happens on the next neck of your journey awesome!!

I really like these type of videos!!! and watching people have a great time

I sit here on my couch thinking about how amazing it would be to be cruising and partying on a 50' Hatteras but I never realized the amount of work you have put in to be able to do so!! You deserve every bit of enjoyment and I look up to you more than you know!!

Totally enjoyed the trip and thank you for taking all of us with you. Would have been a blast to do something like this in my younger days.

You are awesome! I am itching my sailing itch through you vicariously. Thank you!

Great video Thanks for sharing!! Enjoy every minute you are living the dream for sure.

Amazing video! Hugely enjoyed watching your journey. You gave a really nice charisma for presenting, and the video is just full of nice scenery, interesting "boaty stuff" and your fun, engaging commentary. So happy to have stumbled upon your channel.

Hey Gus new to your channel, that was an epic journey thanks for bringing me along. I will go back in time and watch your videos and get caught up.

Great adventure, content and camera work. Superb job and an absolute pleasure to watch.

Thank you for sharing and I'm glad you made it there safe. Looking forward for more Adventures and upcoming trips. Take care.

That sir is precisely why I installed a hose bib right next to the windlass ;)

Loved that whole voyage. You are a TALENTED person. Thanks for the ride.

I enjoy watching for the adventure. my buddy is restoring a hatteras and i know he likes the videos and is very inspired by your boat. thanks for sharing

Great trip awesome boat for traveling good luck going forward with your cruising.

Came across your channel by accident but can’t stop watching. Very impressed with what you do, for a short time in my life I lived the Miami South Florida boat life and enjoyed it very much. Watching your journey has made me realize how much I miss the ocean and being put on the water. Now I live North of Boston and work downtown. My adventures now consist of bumper to bumper traffic and getting over the Tobin bridge in the morning! You only go around once and you seem to be living your best life! Good luck to you! Luv the vids!

Glad you made it home safe Gus, lookihg forward to your next Big Sail South.

I'm jealous of your journey 😕 Keep up the great content ✅

So psyched you are back, in the space since you last posted I moved and bought a 40 foot aft cabin gonna be single handing all over the Great Lakes next year. This is one of my favorite channels because its always like...will he live?

Love raising journey. Thanks Gus😊😊

Well done ! Great to following your journey. Love your boat !

Thanks for these 2 videos. I have always liked boats and boating. This was an eyeopener for me. To go from Florida to Maine and in through New York. Awesome. I wish I had done something like this in my younger days. Nice boat.

Hey great to see your adventures. Bringing back lots of memories for me. I did a similar thing 30 years ago. Your on the right path. ENJOY It! The struggles will be some of your best memories. 😊

that's an amazing trip Im planning on doing the reverse next year and you have given me the confidence i can do it .Thanks Gus hope to meet you port to starboard on the way down I bought a Carver 3207 in May and brought it down the Trent/Severn on its maiden voyage this year