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Cruising Andromeda
Приєднався 23 жов 2013
We are Robert and Kathleen. We are a couple of Gen X-ers living in one of the greatest port towns on Lake Michigan. Being on or around boats our whole lives we decided it was time to follow the waters to wherever the fair winds guide us. Join us aboard MV Andromeda for nautical adventure, boat info, tips, and who knows what!
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Thank you so much for watching our channel! PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!
VISIT OUR WBESITE!
www.cruisingandromeda.com
GET Cruising Andromeda GEAR!
www.cruisingandromeda.com/shop
#andromeda #boat #cruising #greatloop #boatlife #searay #boatprojects #lakemichigan #greatlakes #boating #boats #liveaboardlife #travel #adventure
S3E14-GREAT LOOP-Farewell Bahamas-LEG 42-44
We are making our way from Cape Eleuthera to Chub Cay and back to the USA. We have spent about 5 or 6 weeks in the Bahamas. After our long delay in Orange Beach we never thought it would be possible but we did it, and now we have to say good-bye to these beautiful islands and get back to Looping!
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VISIT OUR WEBSITE
www.cruisingandromeda.com
CONTACT US
info@cruisingandromeda.com
GET Cruising Andromeda GEAR!
www.cruisingandromeda.com/shop
#andromeda #boat #cruising #greatloop #boatlife #searay #boatprojects #lakemichigan #greatlakes #boating #boats #liveaboardlife #travel #adventure #raymarine #marinalife #marina #ludington #dinghy #illinoisvalley #dog #dogs #wholetthedogsout #anchor #anchoring #pattis #grandriver #kentucky #freshwater #eddy #river #dogdays #freshwater #alabama #docking #docks #mississippi #mobile #bay #fairhope #orangebeach #repair #patience #boatyard #panamacity #gulfofmexico #carrabelle #clearwater #clearwaterbeach #clearwaterbay #clearwaterflorida #marcoisland #keylargo #Bahamas #stanielcay #chubcay #normanscay #shroud #tidal #creek #compass #warderickwells #eleuthera #bimini #stuart #florida
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S3E13-GREAT LOOP-LEG 41-Eleuthera Island
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We are leaving the Exuma Islands and heading east to the Eleuthera Islands. We planned on cruising the Eleutheras north to the Abacos and back to the States...but Mother Nature has different plans for us. We will explore the local caves, ocean holes, and towns while we wait out the winds and make some travel decisions! VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.cruisingandromeda.com CONTACT US info@cruisingandromed...
S3E12-GREAT LOOP-LEG 35-40-Wardercik Wells and Compass Cay
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LONG EDIT-We are trying to do it all in a short time! We are in the Exumas with our daughters. We are showing them some of the beautiful places we have discovered and we are discovering some new places together. Everywhere we turn the scenery is amazing...do we have to leave? VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.cruisingandromeda.com CONTACT US info@cruisingandromeda.com GET Cruising Andromeda GEAR! www.cruis...
S3E11-GREAT LOOP-BAHAMAS-LEG 32, 33, & 34
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ISLAND HOPPING! Today we are heading just a few miles south to Shroud Cay. We are exploring a beautiful uninhabited island in the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park. We will be spending a couple of days with MY Dreamer before we part ways once again. VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.cruisingandromeda.com CONTACT US info@cruisingandromeda.com GET Cruising Andromeda GEAR! www.cruisingandromeda.com/shop #andromeda...
S3E10-GREAT LOOP-BAHAMAS-LEG 31 to Norman's Cay
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Strong storms are coming! We are leaving our mooring ball in Staniel Cay to head north to Norman's Cay to avoid some rain and really strong winds that are moving in quickly! VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.cruisingandromeda.com CONTACT US info@cruisingandromeda.com GET Cruising Andromeda GEAR! www.cruisingandromeda.com/shop #andromeda #boat #cruising #greatloop #boatlife #searay #boatprojects #lakemichig...
S3E9-GREAT LOOP-BAHAMAS-Staniel Cay, Exumas
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We are doing it all! From our mooring ball at Staniel Cay we will snorkel the Thunderball Grotto, chill on Sampson Cay sand bar, feed the pigs at Pig Beach and spend an afternoon with the iguanas on Iguana Beach. Its hard to believe all of this is in one spot! VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.cruisingandromeda.com CONTACT US info@cruisingandromeda.com GET Cruising Andromeda GEAR! www.cruisingandromeda.com...
S3E8-GREAT LOOP-BAHAMAS-LEG 30 Chub Cay to Staniel Cay
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We have enjoyed a few days in Chub Cay and are taking a bike trip around the island to see what we can see. We are leaving to head further south in the Bahamas to the Exumas. At Staniel Cay we will reunite with some old friends! TEN SEVEN RETREAT www.tensevenretreat.org/ VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.cruisingandromeda.com CONTACT US info@cruisingandromeda.com GET Cruising Andromeda GEAR! www.cruisingan...
S3E7-GREAT LOOP-LEG 29-Key Largo FL to Chub Cay Bahamas
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Today we are living out our dream of crossing from Key Largo Florida to The Bahamas! We are departing Key Largo right at sun up and are planning to make Chub Cay in the Bahamas by sun down. We are looking forward to the beautiful Bahamas waters and hoping to clear custom without too much trouble! VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.cruisingandromeda.com CONTACT US info@cruisingandromeda.com GET Cruising Andr...
S3E6-GREAT LOOP-The Key Largo Experience
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We are finding ourselves in Key Largo a little longer than we originally thought. We have put in some long travel days to make it this far on our run to the Bahamas from Orange Beach, AL. Maybe we pushed ourselves to hard? We are making good use of our down time in Key Largo to get caught up on boat projects, get our affairs in order to so we can cross to the Bahamas, and getting some much need...
S3E5-GREAT LOOP-LEG 28-Marco Island, FL to Key Largo, FL
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We are leaving Marco Island early after fueling up. Today is not the best day on the Gulf, but it is not terrible either. Most of our trip down Florida's west coast is spent dodging crab pots. As we leave the Gulf and enter the Atlantic, yep, still crab pots! Watch until the end to see one of our tougher marina approaches! Crash Corner! VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.cruisingandromeda.com CONTACT US inf...
S3E4-GREAT LOOP-LEG 27-Clearwater FL to Marco Island FL
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This morning we are checking on some repairs we did in our last episode before we fuel up and head south via the Gulf. We are spending most of the day dodging crab pots and trying to make safe harbor by dark, it is another beautiful day on the Gulf of Mexico VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.cruisingandromeda.com CONTACT US info@cruisingandromeda.com GET Cruising Andromeda GEAR! www.cruisingandromeda.com/s...
S3E3-GREAT LOOP-LEG 26-Carrabelle FL to Clearwater FL
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THE CROSSING-We start the morning with a quick repair and we set off across the Gulf of Mexico. The seas are not the greatest, can we ride it out? Why are we in such a rush? Stick around to the end for a good laugh! VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.cruisingandromeda.com CONTACT US info@cruisingandromeda.com GET Cruising Andromeda GEAR! www.cruisingandromeda.com/shop #andromeda #boat #cruising #greatloop #...
S3E2-GREAT LOOP-LEG 25-Panama City FL to Carrabelle FL
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We are running on the outside to Carrabelle, FL. We are enjoying a pretty decent sea state in the Gulf today. Some tricky navigation around Cape St George and a little trouble at the dock. It turns out Carrabelle is a great little town! VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.cruisingandromeda.com CONTACT US info@cruisingandromeda.com GET Cruising Andromeda GEAR! www.cruisingandromeda.com/shop #andromeda #boat #...
S3E1-GREAT LOOP-LEG 24-Orange Beach AL to Panama City FL
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It has been a long time comin! We set out on Phase II of our Great Loop. We are departing Orange Beach AL after 101 days on the hard. It feels good to be moving again. It is an exciting morning with an unexpected twist! VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.cruisingandromeda.com CONTACT US info@cruisingandromeda.com GET Cruising Andromeda GEAR! www.cruisingandromeda.com/shop #andromeda #boat #cruising #greatlo...
S2E26-SEASON 2 FINALE
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The episode that explains it all and gets us BACK IN THE WATER! It is a busy last month for us on the hard as we wrap up the repairs to Andromeda. All the parts and pieces need to come together just right to get us back in the water and back on the Loop! There is a lot to go through. Thank you for taking the time to enjoy this long edit and season 2 finale! VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.cruisingandrome...
S2E25-GREAT LOOP *ON THE HARD PT 3* -Orange Beach AL
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S2E25-GREAT LOOP *ON THE HARD PT 3* -Orange Beach AL
S2E24-GREAT LOOP *ON THE HARD PT 2* -Orange Beach AL
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S2E24-GREAT LOOP *ON THE HARD PT 2* -Orange Beach AL
S2E23-GREAT LOOP *ON THE HARD PT 1* -Orange Beach AL
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S2E23-GREAT LOOP *ON THE HARD PT 1* -Orange Beach AL
S2E22-GREAT LOOP-LEG 23-Farihope AL to Orange Beach AL
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S2E22-GREAT LOOP-LEG 23-Farihope AL to Orange Beach AL
S2E21-GREAT LOOP-LEG 22-Coffeeville AL to Fairhope AL
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S2E21-GREAT LOOP-LEG 22-Coffeeville AL to Fairhope AL
S2E20-GREAT LOOP-LEG 21-Demopolis AL to Coffeeville AL
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S2E20-GREAT LOOP-LEG 21-Demopolis AL to Coffeeville AL
S2E19-GREAT LOOP-Leg 20-Columbus MS to Demopolis AL
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S2E19-GREAT LOOP-Leg 20-Columbus MS to Demopolis AL
S2E18-GREAT LOOP-LEG 18 & 19-Counce TN to Columbus MS
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S2E18-GREAT LOOP-LEG 18 & 19-Counce TN to Columbus MS
S2E17-GREAT LOOP-LEG 17-Waverly TN to Counce TN
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S2E17-GREAT LOOP-LEG 17-Waverly TN to Counce TN
S2E16-GREAT LOOP-LEG 16-Buchanan TN to Waverly TN
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S2E16-GREAT LOOP-LEG 16-Buchanan TN to Waverly TN
S2E15-GREAT LOOP-Leg 15-Grand Rivers KY to Buchanan TN
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S2E15-GREAT LOOP-Leg 15-Grand Rivers KY to Buchanan TN
S2E14-GREAT LOOP-Green Turtle Bay Marina- Grand Rivers KY
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S2E14-GREAT LOOP-Green Turtle Bay Marina- Grand Rivers KY
S2E13-GREAT LOOP-LEG 14-Paducah KY to Grand Rivers KY
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S2E13-GREAT LOOP-LEG 14-Paducah KY to Grand Rivers KY
S2E12-GREAT LOOP-LEG 13-Cape Girardeau MO to Paducah KY
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S2E12-GREAT LOOP-LEG 13-Cape Girardeau MO to Paducah KY
S2E11-GREAT LOOP-LEG 12-Arnold, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO
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S2E11-GREAT LOOP-LEG 12-Arnold, MO to Cape Girardeau, MO
The pigs got there by someone who thought they could make $ taking tourists out there for a fee. They were right.
Somehow, your arrival at Fairhope video showed up in my feed and naturally had to watch the previous episode to see what happened...now, have watched almost all to this point. We live in Pensacola and would have been great to share some bushwackers at Floribama.... Great job on this voyage, and you guys are doing a great job documenting it. Is there a link I missed listing the gear you are using? Drone shots are wonderful as well as the camera work and editing! If you do sail this way again next year, would love to meet up... Stay safe....storm brewing out there right now....
Don't be sad about leaving the Bahamas! You made it!!! Most don't! Looking forward to the rest of your journey!
Having watched most of your posts I am struck how you almost never seem to enjoy filming yourselfs enjoying your boat. No lounging on the back deck with an adult beverage or sitting at the dinette having a meal…mostly reviewing the next leg…still enjoying your adventure
You three sound like us...we always vacationed in Orange Beach. On the way down from St. Louis the car was filled with anticipation about our 7 day stay on the ocean. You don't know how many times I answered "are we there yet dad"? When we arrived that car was emptied and began our stay. However, on the way back home 7 days later, the car was quiet, everyone but me was sleeping and the mood was somber knowing that we were headed back home to our daily lives. Work, school and the daily grind. When we got home the car did not empty as fast as when we arrived at Orange Beach but the funny thing was that after 2 days home we all started planning our trip for the following year. Shakespeare said it best in Romeo and Juliet when Romeo says "Parting is such sweet sorrow". Have a good trip home I have enjoyed your adventure so much and hate to see it is coming to an end. I hope you keep posting when you get back home. Good luck and take care.
Awww, Thank you so much Larry! We appreciate your kindness so much! It is so hard to try and get back to "normal" I can honestly say although our "loop" is coming to an end, our travels with Andromeda is just beginning. We learned SO much, and now know what we can do different, how to do it cheaper and also know what areas we want to see more of. :) I have a feeling this is just the beginning :)
Enjoyed the geography lesson and sights of the place you know as home!
Thank you for your support Dr. John! :)
Weren't nothin' ugly about that docking practice! Reminds me of our days learning to dock our Morgan 32 in P.C. Had a good teacher though who just happened to be the same person that got me involved in flying.
LOL, Thank you! I was so nervous!!! :) I can't imagine "practicing" flying!!! I would be a wreck !
Looks amazing I could see you would have loved to stay. Still would be great to hear how you have managed this while still working, having kids etc, q and a would be awesome to share you knowledge and lessons on the practicalities of such an amazing trip
Thank you so much! I shared your comment with Bob, and we will work on this for a future video! Thank you for joining us :)
Where it all began...and now back home in familiar waters. I remember my inland outboard boating days 'cause that's what I'm back to doing now. Enjoyed seeing the REALLY BIG WATER!
Thank you Dr. John! We miss the ease of boating with a smaller boat, but are loving the live aboard lifestyle right now!
I "stumbled" upon your channel when a video said you were at Paris Landing State Park and then in Waverly, TN on the Tennessee River. I know that stretch of river well and it was cool to see from your perspective. Been following you ever since and subscribed today to watch the rest of your adventure! Also, we vacation often in Orange Beach and recognized places you went to. Sorry you were there so long doing repairs. I've spent my adult life in Tennessee but my childhood in Maryland boating the Magothy River that is one of the rivers on the Chesapeake Bay between Baltimore Harbor and the Severn River (Annapolis) near the bay bridge. Make sure to stop and spend some time in Annapolis if you can. You will enjoy it for sure. Many nice spots on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake as well. My Aunt lived on the Atlantic near Chincoteague Island. Still visit back in Maryland from time to time and great memories of boating, fishing, and crabbing! Safe travels!
Aww, Thank you for sticking with us! Spoiler alert, we do go to Annapolis and just loved it! The East coast was so beautiful :)
You guys are doing a wonderful job sharing with everyone thank !! you are making me want to do this this year. Hope to be able to do what you did next year getting things lined up. Again, thank you and enjoying these videos tremendously.
What Customs requirements do you have for returning from the Bahamas?
Hello! US Customs now has a CBP ROAM App for mobile Devices. Thank you for joining us! :)
the Bahamas were fun and beautiful. Let's go see some more stuff north!
We are on it! Thank you for joining us Bobby! :)
Great adventures and welcome back to the USA. I am not a big roller fan either concerning waves. After those experiences, I always find new bruises in new places!🤔
Thank you Tom! You are right about the mysterious bruises!!! LOL :)
I have really enjoyed your videos and commentary while in the Bahamas. Welcome back to the States..
Thank you so much Butch! :)
Thanks for sharing your Bahamas trip this last few videos, also that your return trip was safe and according to your plans. 🍻🍻🍻🍻💙🦘🦘
Thank you for joining us! We appreciate all of your support! :)
Where are you guys staying in Stuart? We live just south of Stuart. Love to meet you in Pierson and buy you two a drink.
Hello! We stayed at Vero Beach City Marina and loved the area. We were there April 17th of this year. Our videos are behind, Spoiler alert...we crossed our wake June 1st in Ludington! :) Now that we are home, trying to adjust, we will be back! So maybe a raincheck on the cocktails :) Thank you for joining us!
I just knew that this episode would start out with you three facing the camera, announcing that you had sold the boat and were now living full time in the Bahamas. 😂 Glad you're back in the good ol' U S of A. No place like home. Did you clear customs in Stuart?
It was SOOO tempting to just stay! LOL But we miss our family and friends, so we will just have to come back!
Loved the video. Nice pivot to Bimini when the seas got too rough. I haven't been to Bimini for several years but when I was last there, a big resort further inside the harbor had much nicer docks than Bluewater. It is a quieter, cleaner spot also. Alice Town is a little raffish and worn but there are some fun places. You went right by our winter home in Stuart -- we are sited where the Inlet crosses the ICW on the south side, so we see all the boats going in or out of the inlet and all the boats going north/south in the ICW. I keep a small boat rack stored in a facility just beyond the Sailfish Marina. Stuart is a wonderful spot. You are smart to own a boat that can make tracks -- I can't imagine doing the same route you did in a few days in an eight knot trawler. Cruising at 17 to 20 knots is far more pleasurable.
Thank you John! I think you are so right, we may have just been in a more congested area. Also, we had been spoiled by uninhabited islands, or just pure beauty that we may not have prepared ourselves for reentry lol. We loved Stuart! We were so thankful to have the ability to go fast when needed. It made all the difference for comfort so many times. Thank you for joining us :)
It’s a Shame they are making Chub private….
We heard that after we got back! It will be interesting to see how that goes. It was a great stop for us coming and going, so we are hoping they don't close it off to transient boaters.
I was just about to register a complaint about the severe “Ollie drought,” but then you finally gave him some decent screen time (with some pretty adorable poses) so now I’m happy. Maybe it’s good that you had to detour to Bimini, so your last night in the Bahamas wasn’t magical - makes the transition back to the USA easier. I’ll bet editing all of the vids from your time there was fun and therapeutic, and great incentive to plan your return there sooner rather than later! Looking forward now to the upcoming episodes in what must have been a pedal-to-the-metal trip up the East Coast and back to Michigan!
HAHAHA Thank you Kari! :) Wasn't his pouting just ridiculous? LOL
@@cruisingandromeda What a big baby! 🥰
HAHAHA! Yuuuup! :)
Those farewells to the Bahamas are hard, as I learned years ago. If you loved the Berrys and Eleutheras, you would have absoulutely fallen in love with the Abacos. I'm not a fortune teller but I see a future for Andromeda spending the off season berthed along the coast of north Florida, Georgia or maybe South Carolina, patiently waiting on y'all to spend the winter at home in Michigan, anticipating your return in the early Spring (like February or March), and prepping her for a return to the Bahamas, with the Abacos on the list. The Turks and Caicos would be within striking distance too. That is if you can stand to be parted from Andromeda for a winter season or three. With these memories, a rental yacht just wouldn't do. Removing the Bahamas Courtesy Flag had to be bittersweet for you guys after all you endured to get to the Islands. Looking forward to your Atlantic Coast and New England experience.
Dr. John, you may have been reading our tarot cards!!! LOL, We are currently working hard to get Andromeda back south. Not sure we are able to pull it off this Fall, but next Fall is the plan :)
One of my favorite places is Stuart actually Jensen Beach. Two years of college at FIT they're 80-82. Before they put the breakwater at entrance to St Lucie inlet, saw 3 or 4 40 to 50 foot sport fishers turn around. The 1st boat was larger than them and disappeared in the foam of the break going out. He made it and kept going.
Oh wow! We loved Stuart! Thank you for sharing that :)
Thanks for sharing your trip with us! I was in Fairhope/Gulf Shores/Orange Beach a few weeks ago and kept thinking of you and the episodes when you were on the hard. We even went to a few places like the Wharf because of your videos. Sail on!
Thank you so much Jeff! We are definitely trying to get back to the area :)
My wife and I just retired payed off are mortgage and everything thing was great.Then hurricane Ian came along in Ft. Myers Florida.We lost are home cars and everything we own. We didn't know what to do. Insurance short change us.We are are ok and things get better in time.Do you know why? Because we still have each other.We could have died that day came very close.Keep your head up it will be ok😊.
Oh wow Jeffrey! So thankful you were all ok! You are so right to lean into the ones you love :) Together we are all stronger! Thank you for sharing such an inspiring story
Sad moment taking off the Bahamas flag.... the adventure continues, and I am sure you will go to the Bahamas again.
Thank you Jimy! We are so thankful after all that happened that we even made it to Bahamas! All we can think about now that we are home is how to get back LOL
How much fuel does Andromeda hold?
Hello! Our fuel tanks hold 510 gallons total. Thank you for joining us Gene! :)
Mid August and I bet you guys either are in New York , or maybe back home by now. What an incredible trip you two were on, I hope any frustrations off cam didn't hurt the marriage, because I know from experience a massive trip like that can be taxing! Cheers to you!🎉 Thank you for posting such a well edited video series.
Thank you Rod! We crossed our wake June 1st in Ludington! You are not wrong about the stress on marriages. Luckily, Bob and I were great friends for YEARS before we started dating, so I think that has always helped us. We did learn that being on a boat for such a long time, you have to constantly communicate so we could stay ahead of trouble. We are Gold Loopers, and still happily married :)
How much fuel to fill her up?
Hello! Our tanks hold a total of 510 gallons. :)
Boat yards! Problem is that the kind of people that work at boat yards or do boat work tend to be free spirits that don't have much urgency when it comes to doing jobs. And there's not a lot of competition so when you are stuck on land you can't really shop around for someone that will get the stuff done. Or you'll be stuck some place that will only allow you to use their workers.
Thankfully they welcomed us to come in and work anytime. Everyone was so kind and helpful. Especially all the actual technicians, it was the scheduling, management and insurance end that got muddy. If Bob didn't interject and help manage the project it would have been so much longer! Thank you for joining us! :)
Hi guys. We are Gord & Shelli and we met you in Ludington a few weeks ago. We are starting to think about what insurance company we will be using for the loop. Is there anyone you can recommend? This can be a private massage but I do not know how to start one
Hello guys! We were with intuit, they were ok, it was kind of difficult during our incident, but in the end it all worked out. The rules, and coverages within the industry has been changing a lot, so it may be smart to try and find a local agent that you trust or have worked with before who can help in the event you really need it.
Great videos you people are truly blessed really enjoyed the videos
Thank you so much Bob! We appreciate your support :)
Great story watched all of your videos
Thank you so much Bob! So happy you are joining us! :)
how to cool to see this! ive been slowly watching your journey and i love it. I keep my boat at GTB so its cool to see someone else enjoying the beauty this area has to offer.
Thank you so much Carey! We loved GTB! It was such a great place! :)
I could have told you that you took it to the one place on the Gulf Coast that will cost you a zillion dollars. Much of your stringer damage appears superficial where the engine moved when the drive gear was under enormous pressure due to the hit on the prop. I do not think the engines needed to be removed. I do know that I managed the repairs on a 63 Carver which took out 2 Shafts and 2 props. No damage to the rudders. Those repairs were about $21,000 dollars. to have both props, and shafts replaced which included pulling the boat. I have heard some scary stories about Saunders Boatworks and pretty much would not take a boat there. The Condensation was more than likely due to very cold weather moving through the area, then warmed up really fast. It is not that uncommon in Southwest Alabama or Northwest Florida.
Thank you for joining us Mark! We definitely learned a lot through that whole process. :)
@@cruisingandromeda I have moved and delivered a lot of yachts over the time and very interested in the challenges people face. Everything is fun and games until it's not. Worse, is when you are at the mercy of others you do not know or have experience with. I have seen some really bad results. Your journeys are impressive and how you manage challenges are good as well. I wish you safe travels and live your best life. Just be careful if you are moving from South Florida to Northwest Florida in the winter... you can get waylaid for weeks waiting for a weather window to cross the gulf. In January I waited 3 weeks to bring someone's boat back for them. Worse, oil pressure dropped in the starboard engine, I had to run at 1200 rpm putting me into port hours late where the last 4hrs were in heavier seas that I wanted to deal with. It was a long trip. The issue turned out to be in the head which was rebuilt.
Oh wow! That had to have been scary! The weather is no joke! We wanted to keep going, but had to bail because we saw the weather changing, and not for the better!
I really like the maps you provide. It definitely helps visualize where you're at and the routes you take.
Thank you Mike! :)
another outstanding tour. please continue!
Thank you Bobby! We appreciate your support! :)
Great Video, as always...props from Nauti Gal!
Thank you Nauti Gal! :) Safe travels to you guys!
Loving your videos! Greetings from Alabama! The colors of the water are incredible, hope to return someday.
Thank you so much Jeanne! So happy you are joining us on this crazy adventure! :)
Thank you for sharing the Bahamas with us. I would suggest you find a new anchor for Kathy - other than Ollie!
Hahaha! Seriously! :) Ollie can be quite persistent! Thank you for joining us!
I like the maps you put up to show where you're at. Im also from Michigan and my grandfather used the turm two tracks a lot. Thank you for the great show 😊
Thank you so much for joining us David! :)
Not much of Ollie in this one (!), but the spectacular scenery made up for it. Mostly. 😂
Hahaha, thank you Kari! :)
Your Bahamas vids have been great! I know we're all grateful for the time and effort invested in getting them out, and look forward to the US legs. Thanks!!
Thank you so much! We appreciate your comment more than you know :) Bob works so hard on these videos! So happy you are joining us!
I spent many of my formative years in Camp Lejeune. Hard Corps.
Thank you! It was incredible to travel by and see all the training fields with tanks and everything on the shore. Luckily, they weren't doing any drills that day. We have heard stories of others waiting for live fire to be done. Ollie would have gone nuts! :)
Assume you are missing Debby, look forward to watch you traveling through the Erie Canal and Oneida Lake!
Thank you Ed! Yes, we crossed our wake in Ludington on June 1st. We are watching Debby closely, lots of friends we met are still south. Thank you for joining us! :)
Wow! That cave and boiling hole was SO interesting!!! Very cool video!👍🛥❤
Thank you so much! It was incredible to see. I had only been to very populated (touristy) caves before, it was crazy to have the caves to ourselves! Enjoy this last leg of your loop! Adjusting back to "normal" has been harder than we thought! :)
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2 track. Haven't heard that in a while and it was someone from Michigan I heard it from! Not what we call it in the south, but when you hear it, you know exactly what they're talking about.
Hahaha, thank you John! :)
Eleuthera means "free" in greek
Of wow! I can see why! We were so bummed we couldn't stay and explore, but now we just have to get back :) Thank you for joining us Jimy!
Watching on the big screen this sweltering August afternoon from Lake Martin, Alabama. While Debbie is hammering the Gulf Coast of Florida. Y'all are living many of my memories of the Bahamas...and some dreams I'll never see (apologies to Molly Hatchet). Driving on the wrong side of the road (and those roundabouts!) was always a hoot for Linda and me on our first trips to the islands. And we survived! Really regret you had to bypass the Abacos but I truly understand how Mother Nature can intervene in the sailing and cruising world. Thanks for such a great vicarious re-adventure for me.
Thank you so much Dr. John! We just loved the Bahamas! We learned so much, and can't wait to get back! :)
You mentioned May in your time note,I assume by this you are safe from Debbie.All the karst formations were beautiful! As an old geologist you would have had to pry me off from all the rocks I see!Be safe and I really enjoy your videos😊😊
Thank you so much! Yes, we crossed our wake in Ludington, Michigan June 1st. We were blown away at the rocks and all the small sea life and formations! Thank you for joining us! :)