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LIVE LIFE ! I give y’all props for buying a ugly beat up boat. Most people don’t have the funds or means to buy a new boat. Nothing wrong with working on your dream and making memories. Hell with all the negative comment on the previous videos.

When you two make it to Florida and happen to be in the Vero Beach FL area message me. I have some extra fenders, dock lines and other boating items for you.

Lol, these two remind me of those sixties hippies who were always high as kites and doing shit half arsed. But I love their enthusiasm.

Keep up your great adventure most people wont even dare to do what u guys do even with the proper equipment

As a professional captain here is some advice. 1. You should have kept the cat on the hard(dry land) to work on it. 2. You need a stronger more reliable engine, like a 35-40hp. 3. You should have engine steering and throttle controlled by hydraulic not the pvc. 4. Your engine should propel directly forward while you steer the boat with its intended dual rudder system. 5. basic NAV lights red/green/white. 6 get an anchor with at least 100’ chain and another 50’ line for the inter-coastal. 7. Get a VHF radio. 8. You both should take a boating class. 9. You should research what states require any minimum boat operating licensing to operate in the waters. I live in Jupiter Florida and the Florida water police are going to have a field day with you. 10. Even the inter coastal can be dangerous because other people. 11. I really think you should put off the Florida trip 1-2 months so you can have your engine refreshed and you learn some more. Your last statement “watch as we go to Florida with only 5 days experience” is actually very uncool. You could put other people at risk and your lives are worth more than a RU-vid video. And your boat looks like a train wreck, many people head south in winter on boats in your condition and towns don’t want them so the water police and coast guard are going to give you a very hard time. If they feel your boat isn’t seaworthy or you aren’t aware of navigation rules they can dock you permanently. Honestly you should have kept the boat on the hard and kept working on it, you are jumping way to far ahead.

love the way jess has a go at everything .

Glad you have posted this update addressing points people made regarding masts and radios. I've only just realised just how far your mammoth journey is! Each to there own madness but I wouldn't brave a mile with that little engine let alone a thousand - if for no other reason than the noise. Hope you stumble upon something bigger and more reliable but keep the little one is just a backup. Good luck on your journey, I think your crazy - in both senses.

Inspiring videos! Love to watch your enthusiasm and good mood.

They are taking Captain Ron's advice for sure. "Best thing to do is to get her out on the ocean. If anything's gonna happen, it's gonna happen out there!" For anyone who is really enjoying these videos, go rent "Captain Ron".

Thanks for taking us along. Looks like you guys are planning well. I look forward to more of the adventure!

Me and the wife hasn't really gotten into following anyone on RU-vid, until you two came across. We are drawn. You two be safe out there and don't let anyone slow your roll! 👏🏻

Had one just like her when I was 20, she’d turn a lot better with dagger boards and rudders. Enjoy the channel, you guys are great and love her laugh. Thanks for sharing!

Continue to ask and listen to the advice of those present and you will be fine. Most folks are willing to help and advise those who are open to it.

You guys have such a good time making the best of your life! I really admire that

You two don't know how happy I was when you said you where stowing your mast .I was scarred that you gave it away and when you guys fix your boat up later you will need it and there not cheap .

You guys are just AWESOME!! Thanks for sharing your journey.....

Now thats what I call adventure !!!! have fun !!

You guys make me laugh. I love your channel. keep makin em and I'll keep watchin.!

Must haves before you go: life jackets, nav lights, vhf radio, bilge pump, anchor ready to deploy 👍

You need to install or fix rudders. This way you can setup a simple pulley system against the cabin bulkhead. Now you can see where you are going and you will have more control of the boat. Also please setup an anchor. Good luck. If you get by Southport, NC and need help let me know.

Frozen squirrel !!!!!! Keep on filming dude get it all catch everything great story! I am subscribed

Anchor and converting back to wind will save a ton of headache in the long term, anchor to let you hang out in the deep and take a dingy in, but wind to save a huge chunk on gas and it makes cruising way more quiet :)

I have fallen in love with you guys! My husband and I have started a refurb of a thundercraft citation, happened across you guys looking for videos on that, and I haven’t left! I hope you guys make it to Florida, and I can’t wait to see it finished! Way to conquer your dreams and don’t ever give up!!!

boat looks good now. great job

Hi guys I like the video the boat is starting to look great hope you guys have a save journey. Hope it is not all work and no play on the boat take sum time of and just look at what you guys have accomplished Great job don't stop.

Awesome. Looks good. Thumbs up.

Glad to hear you got a radio. Now for an anchor... or something to throw out to hold the boat when the motor fails, for whatever reason and you're drifting with the current. Sure helped me sailing down a river off the Cheasepeake....

I am enjoying your adventure from the warmth of south Florida. Thanks very much for posting new videos frequently. When you leave Salt Pond a good one day jaunt might be to the city docks in Portsmouth. I think the dockage is free and it is right in the restored downtown area. I highly recommend a tour of the shipyard museum adjacent to the dock. For dinner there is a wonderful seafood restaurant right up the street.

I enjoy watching you two and can't wait to see your boat progress over time. Please take some basic sailing lessons if you plan to go offshore at all. It will save you some headaches. Fair winds, T

That blue paint on the water line looks GREAT! :D

I know this is extremely late and I like your enthusiasm but as the boatswain of a sea scout ship, I can personally say that it will benefit greatly to take the advice of the commenters that are criticizing you because they normally know a better and safer way to go forward with projects like this.

Best of luck on the trip guys!

I've only just come across you channel and i just wanna say keep up the good work guys. Onboard Likestyle is a good RU-vid channel to watch for tips & hits when doing a Boat restoration.

Im looking forward to watchin yall, im still at dock

Hoping the best for you! Keep up the good work!

New subscriber. I like you guys, ya make me smile! Thanks!

Have fun, safe trip.

Looks like your on your way.. Awesome

Great video!

Good job guys, on the water and ready for adventure. Am looking forward to watching that adventure. :).

she is so sweet please keep her safe brother.

I love love love your videos, it's so nice to be reminded of what it's like to be young and full of life,There will always be negative people take what you need from there comments and continue on your dream⚓👍💕I just bought a dual engine 42 egg harbor aft cabin. Much like the CC you stay on I have never owned a boat but I'm getting it ready and heading south from Annapolis in June. Good luck to you both

You guys are fun.

Brrrrr that looked ccccold. She looks lovely though. And the fixer upper cat is pretty neat too. Congrats on finally moving southbound.

You could just hear the deckhands at every stop haha I am still rooting for them but DEFINITELY listen hard to these folks strong advice. Happy sailings :)

Get more fenders to put on the side of your boat when docked, last thing you want is to have it crashing into the side of the dock creating a giant hole.

Nice to see that you're getting more subscribers!

The two of you inspire me if only I was 50 years younger.

I have a old handheld VHF radio plug it into a 12-volt system it will work fine if you want it .I will ship it to you just would need an address for where to send it.

A lifer boater rooting for you! Get that anchor installed before your trampoline wear pfds walking on an icy deck :) Great success!

That one person was saying about coast guard, and water cops.. He's right in FL. They will stop you and you better have life jackets, flare, and don't be surprised if they shut you down.. Lived there twenty years.. And they can be very rough on you...

Nobody have more adventure than Trevor and Jess

Awesome 😎

What an adventure !!! I

Thank goodness Jess has that masters degree in industrial design and a PhD in trampoline installation

You big goober..lol. Great episode guys!

I'm so glad you have the solar panel now. Have you got a VHF Radio yet, you will want to have one to contact other boats and for contacting the Coast Guard or TOWBoat US if you have difficulty. Let me know.

I saw a pet peeve of mine....loose lines on deck! Organize those dock and other lines to prevent a tripping hazard or falling overboard tangling your prop!

The boat is looking better and better.

I love your RU-vid videos

Get a piece of radiator hose in the middle of your tiller extension for flexibility. Before going trans-atlantic anyhow.

Now that I know what the ICW is this makes a little more sense.

I also see that along with the 3 bean chili, you have the "Antacid" handy!

I have to admit, I'm intrigued by all of the comments you guys are getting. The boating community wants to save you guys so badly. You've got a decent amount of subs! If your going down the ICW, you're going to be in protected waters anyway. You'll be fine I imagine as long as you guys don't Die of boredom going that slow is all I'm worried about!

That's probably the perfect sized boat for what I want. I just want to cruise around the Great Lakes or the Mississippi. Maybe a mast that folds down, and a console steering setup, and it would be great.

Not selling the mass was a good idea you actually should just carry it with you and put it up when you’re in Florida

you need to put a rudder on bout , it will make it turn better and put the motor fixed think it work better . You can take it or leave it thats up to you , Take care happy boating

Go for it guys. Love your can do attitude , you remind me of the guy who crossed the Atlantic with only a road map and a page from an atlas! So much more 'hutsper ' than the guys on sailing nervous.( younger and dumber too!) Just a central outboard is had steering. 2 outboards , one on each hull makes things so much easier, but all in the $$$ cheers Warren

I'm starting to think you guys did a lot of painting without proper vapor masks.

Don't listen to the people telling you're ill equipt for your adventure, just do it. All the trials and tribulations will just make you stronger, better, sailors. This is the time to make mistakes and learn from them. Follow your dreams and. Bravo for the risk-takers and the brave. Good luck, you'll need it, but don't we all. - Lenny (72-year-old former sailor)

Congrats on rraaddiioo but you should get epirb for boat and plb for each of you thanks JT

OMG, That little boat reminded me of the little boat from the movie Splash at 3:14

Hi guys ,, I love watching you guys just plodding along from stop to stop ,, getting the work done where you can ,on a budget too, but mostly I get a kick from you guys proving the haters wrong . However ,,that being said , I hope you read the comments closely as not everyone is against you . People are so great mostly ,,with offers to help with a radio and other things that you really need . So let your supporters help where possible , Finally ,, being down under in Oz, I'm not sure what laws you will need to comply with ,,but common sence says you need .. Paddles Navigation lights Radio Flares Life Jackets Inflatable boat Water/rations This is just to be safe if a problem occurs,, even if another boat hits and holes you ..... SAFETY FIRST GUYS Best Wishes to both of you , just keep on cruzin Respect from Down Under

And the inside of the boat looks like the twoface villain from batman 😉 this was said with kindness, never judge a project until its finnished

Really enjoy your videos. Also live in the Salt Ponds. Neat place. Gene really did a great job in assisting you. Thanks Gene!

good video

Hope you have a safe journey, as others have said please invest in some more safety equipment

Your tiller extension.....your only high tech item aboard.....

Ya will feel more homey when paint done. Moooooood lighting nice. Say in ths future you could add some plywood and fiberglass if in if you dont like the trampoline would give you a spot for some lawn chairs or so. Hay I'm no expert. Love you guys keep up awesome job you doing

Living on a prai good luck I hope you two make it ok

I am happy but surprised you have an Irwin wire stripper. I am a marine electrician and it is the only stripping tool I have found that stands up to the use I give it.

It looks mighty cold up there. That is why I left Norfolk 45 years ago and never looked back.

If you used cheap paracord for the trampoline, please note that it is probably not all that stable to UV light. When I have some in the back of my truck, it lasts less than a year.

Hopefully you have running lights.

It won't be cheap to do any work on your boat in Fl. Buy and get what ever you can before you go! Good luck

I like watching your videos and I think that you are doing well, also you do need a little bigger motor to power the boat. Bye the way were are the two of what state

That's crazy, I'd have hydraulic steering and a wheel in the cabin w/electric throttle controls for forward and reverse, remember when docking a boat steers from the rear, when sitting at the dock if you turn into the dock and goose it a little in forward the stern will kick out away from the dock allowing you to then back away from the dock.

We’re in the water!

WAFI. Good luck

Love your videos and your attitude. I’m a bit scared for you all with the little 15 hp. I can a 16 ft inflatable and it had a 25hp on it. I wish I had kept it. I would have given it to you all. Please be safe out there. The water/ocean is no place to play around. Things turn very quickly. Safe travels and get yourself a personal eperb if you can. Check West Marine, Bass pro Shop or Boat Owner’s warehouse, it’s about $250-270. Also get a cheap inflatable boat and keep it inflated and ready to go. Sorry, that all I have is suggestion.

Have you considered remote controls for the outboard? Keeps you reaching overboard and thus making life easier?

love her laugh lol

I understand limited funds, but I recommend a shopping list and a written plan for repairs and upgrades. First thing is go get some bubble wrap to insulate your windows with. Should have bought a camp heater that does not give off carbon monoxide for your heater - that heater can kill you. You need a reliable GPS, compass, and a few charts. A marine radio would be nice. Gonna need a few 5 gallon gas cans since all you have is an outboard now. A Coleman stove will come in handy even if you are just cooking dry food (Ramen noodles, etc), tea or coffee. Set up a place outside to cook. The heat from the stove is nice inside, but propane gives off carbon monoxide and water vapor. The water vapor will cause mold and mildew. They make adapters to refill the little stove bottle from your big propane tank saving you money on buying the little bottles. Looking forward to seeing the trip... A heater won't be a big deal in Florida, so just use what you have for now but keep in mind the carbon monoxide problem... Bon Voyage. :)

Great suggestions from everyone. Your not taking the Catamaran? Are you towing it with the house boat? I was wondering about Navigation lights? I know you probably plan on traveling by light of day only. But you never know what may happen on a long trip.. Good luck please be safe.

Should have rigged up a steering wheel, nearly every speed boat of that size has one. Also a decent bilge pump and new battery seeing as the hull patch started lifting.

Look into indoor solar lights.

Guy's. Just stay safe please.

Hope you guys are alright have not heard from you in a couple days

When are you going to put that hatch door on

Beautiful Grand Banks in the background. BTW if you think the waves were big just wait......