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OLD HOBO
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1971 Hobo houseboat restoration, travels, other projects, and adventures of an "old hobo" (that's me!)...
Golden Triangle EP-3, entering Rideau Canal from Ottawa River
21-day, 330 mile cruise on our 1971 HOBO houseboat.
*This episode: Leaving our anchorage across from the Rideau Falls, viewing Canada's Parliament Buildings, and going up the 8 flight locks into the Rideau Canal, through downtown Ottawa, our country's capital.
***This is a segment of our cruise of the "Golden Triangle": Montreal - Ottawa River - Ottawa- Rideau Canal - Kingston - St Lawrence River - 1000 Islands - Cornwall
*This episode: Leaving our anchorage across from the Rideau Falls, viewing Canada's Parliament Buildings, and going up the 8 flight locks into the Rideau Canal, through downtown Ottawa, our country's capital.
***This is a segment of our cruise of the "Golden Triangle": Montreal - Ottawa River - Ottawa- Rideau Canal - Kingston - St Lawrence River - 1000 Islands - Cornwall
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Golden Triangle EP-2, Hawkesbury to Ottawa
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21-day, 330 mile cruise on our 1971 HOBO houseboat. Montreal - Ottawa River - Ottawa- Rideau Canal - Kingston - St Lawrence River - 1000 Islands - Cornwall Almost the complete "Golden Triangle" (we are too small for the locks from Cornwall to Montreal) (revised)
Golden Triangle episode 1, Montreal-Hawkesbury
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21-day, 330 mile cruise on our 1971 HOBO houseboat. Montreal - Ottawa River - Ottawa- Rideau Canal - Kingston - St Lawrence River - 1000 Islands - Cornwall Almost the complete "Golden Triangle" (we are too small for the locks from Cornwall to Montreal) (revised)
Derelict Boats in Florida are a noticeable problem.
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We observed these boats on our recent St Johns River trip (see the series parts 1 thru 11). I am having a bit of fun with it but recognize that their existence is a navigational & environmental risk, and something fundamental is wrong. I read that the cost of maintenance & mooring & salvage, regular storms & hurricanes etc drive some owners to abandon their boats. Boat owners, insurance compani...
St Johns River FL 21-day cruise COMPLETED!!, PART 11, -on a 1971 HOBO houseboat
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PART 11 - Last Days 20 & 21 on the water. This series covers 531 miles on the St Johns River between Sanford FL and the Atlantic. We explored as many springs & creeks as we could during this 3 week adventure, on our 1971 HOBO houseboat. Alexander Springs Creek anchorage - Deland Bridge - Hontoon Island State Park - Blue Springs Stae Park - Swamphouse Riverfront Grill - a boat to boat rescue! - ...
Captain & Crew screw up (occasionally) - St Johns River FL 21-day cruise, PART 10
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PART 10 - Days 17, 18, 19 on the water. This series covers 531 miles on the St Johns River between Sanford FL and the Atlantic. We explored as many springs & creeks as we could during this 3 week adventure, on our 1971 HOBO houseboat. Julington Creek to Palatka, Palatka to Trout Creek/7 Sisters Island, Trout Creek to Alexander Springs Creek.
"Where the cows (& planes) cross" - St Johns River FL 21-day cruise, PART 9
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PART 9 - Day 16 on the water. This series covers 531 miles on the St Johns River between Sanford FL and the Atlantic. We explored as many springs & creeks as we could during this 3 week adventure, on our 1971 HOBO houseboat. - Jim King free dock - Arlington Marina - Jacksonville - Naval Air Station Jacksonville - Mandarin Point - Julington Creek Marina
St Johns River FL 21-day cruise, PART 8, -on a 1971 HOBO houseboat
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PART 8 - Day 15 on the water. This series covers 531 miles on the St Johns River between Sanford FL and the Atlantic. We explored as many springs & creeks as we could during this 3 week adventure, on our 1971 HOBO houseboat. Pottsburg Creek (Jacksonville) anchorage - Terminal Channel - Clapboard Creek ICW - Amelia Island - Kingsley Plantation - Jim King free dock
St Johns River FL 21-day cruise, PART 7: our 1971 Hobo houseboat survives Wind & Lightning!
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PART 7 - Days 13 & 14 on the water. This series covers 531 miles on the St Johns River between Sanford FL and the Atlantic. We explored as many springs & creeks as we could during this 3 week adventure, on our 1971 HOBO houseboat. Day 13: Ortega River - St Johns River - Jacksonville (big City) - Arlington River - Pottsburg Creek Day 14: Pottsburg Creek - Exchange Club Island - Arlington Marina ...
The OLD HOBO finds street food in JAX Florida.
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The OLD HOBO finds street food in JAX Florida.
St Johns River FL 21-day cruise, PART 6, -on a 1971 HOBO houseboat
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St Johns River FL 21-day cruise, PART 6, -on a 1971 HOBO houseboat
St Johns River FL 21-day cruise, PART 5, -on a 1971 HOBO houseboat
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St Johns River FL 21-day cruise, PART 5, -on a 1971 HOBO houseboat
Replacing a Teleflex helm & cable with a Seastar kit. How I got it done!
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Replacing a Teleflex helm & cable with a Seastar kit. How I got it done!
St Johns River FL 21-day cruise, PART 4, -on a 1971 HOBO houseboat
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St Johns River FL 21-day cruise, PART 4, -on a 1971 HOBO houseboat
St Johns River FL 21-day cruise, Part 3, -on a 1971 HOBO houseboat
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St Johns River FL 21-day cruise, Part 3, -on a 1971 HOBO houseboat
Why did this LED floodlight fail? Can it be fixed? Should it be "fixed"?
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Why did this LED floodlight fail? Can it be fixed? Should it be "fixed"?
St Johns River FL 21-day cruise, Part 2, -on a 1971 HOBO houseboat
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St Johns River FL 21-day cruise, Part 2, -on a 1971 HOBO houseboat
St Johns River Florida 21-day cruise PART 1 - on a 1971 HOBO houseboat
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St Johns River Florida 21-day cruise PART 1 - on a 1971 HOBO houseboat
A Tale of Two Toilets - installing a Marine Sanitation Device (MSD)
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A Tale of Two Toilets - installing a Marine Sanitation Device (MSD)
P00400 EGR valve, 2012 Ford Escape - the Old Hobo fixes it after mining YouTube's knowledge base
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P00400 EGR valve, 2012 Ford Escape - the Old Hobo fixes it after mining UA-cam's knowledge base
HOBO houseboat trailer upgrade - ready for the freeways.
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HOBO houseboat trailer upgrade - ready for the freeways.
Make a cement block with a 2 tone logo - using your CNC Router!
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Make a cement block with a 2 tone logo - using your CNC Router!
Cheesy video on Structural Sandwiches, while taking a break from fixing my boat.
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Cheesy video on Structural Sandwiches, while taking a break from fixing my boat.
Sandwich construction of new seatboxes - SunRay episode #9
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Sandwich construction of new seatboxes - SunRay episode #9
Console Support - SunRay bowrider restoration, episode 8
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Console Support - SunRay bowrider restoration, episode 8
SunRay episode #7 - new floor for this "free" boat
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SunRay episode #7 - new floor for this "free" boat
WHEN THE CAPTAIN MAKES A LESS THAN PERFECT DOCK APPROACH, GIVE YOUR DECK HAND LONGER ARMS?
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WHEN THE CAPTAIN MAKES A LESS THAN PERFECT DOCK APPROACH, GIVE YOUR DECK HAND LONGER ARMS?
Mercury mechanic pitches me this idea why my 60 HP Mercury 4 stroke isn't running right.
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Mercury mechanic pitches me this idea why my 60 HP Mercury 4 stroke isn't running right.
SunRay episode 6 - Glassing new stringers in this free boat
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SunRay episode 6 - Glassing new stringers in this free boat
Hope you had safe travels and no more engine problems!
@@allkindsofoutdooractivities Wait for episode 4! But all worked out well.
@@oldhobo5610 looking forward to it!
always a joy to watch
I've tried to buy one everywhere with it already on that side here in Australia I haven't sent a console and I use my right hand to go forward and back and neutral it is nearly impossible to get a bloody control on eBay or anywhere to just Google is stupid you can't ask it where to get one or anything I don't know
@@ringerdiggsycobbsy6254 Yeah that pretty much appears to be the case. Disassembly & reassembly might be the only way. Unless you can find a used one with the proper hand.
You should have a chainsaw onboard with you then you can clear obstacles
@@CanadasFoodieClub We just take fallen trees as a providential sign to turn around. However, if we ever install a woodstove... ;)
You should get yourself a trollmotor cam and you could see underwater obstacles
@@CanadasFoodieClub That would be cool to have in the springs but 95% of the St Johns is the colour of dark tea!
Fish and wild life and sheriff’s are the worst for inconsiderate boaters. It really is amazing.
@@RobertRencoukas Based on a sample size of one I did not want to generalize, but ths summer on the Ottawa River I had a zodiac with 4 firefighters in full gear zipping around on a training exercise and I was amazed how close they would come at full throttle! Lack of self awareness in that case as well.
Love the video!
Thanks guys i always look forward to your posts very very interesting area filled with history and both physical and natural beauty
@@davelawrence6777 Thanks! We are taking our pickup camper on a road trip next week to retrace the Rideau Canal route by land, visit family, and see the fall colors.
I was watching your St John’s River series. What brand of lithium batteries do you use ? And amp hrs ?
@@MrFishhook I have two 100 Ah LiFePo4 batteries in parallel. I bought them 18 months ago, but they aren't accessible at the moment to check the brand. The brand wasn't anything I had heard of before but as I recall user reviews were good.
They are hooked to three 100w panels in parallell thru a charge controller that has a lithium setting.
@@oldhobo5610 What did you pay for 1 ?
@@MrFishhook about $400 CDN each. I see prices have come down on Amazon, but I am leery about the absolute cheapest ones you find there. I think I bought from a solar panel supplier rather than Amazon. Renogy has a good reputation, tho you pay extra for that reputation (currently $400 on Amazon.ca). I see unknown brands for as low as $240 cdn.
@@oldhobo5610 most of the high end Bassboat lithium’s are 600 to 1000 for 12 volt 100 amp hr lithium’s . US money. A 36 volt 60 amp’s are at least are 1200 a piece! It’s crazy. But they do have 5000 cycles of life vs 500 for agm’s . I am currently in a hurricane! Watching your series before the power goes out !
Hi, I live in Russia and we have big problems with spare parts for Mercury engines. I have a 90 hp 2-stroke engine, the place for the sensor is the same. Can you tell me if a sensor with this number will work for me?
@@Tugarin-techno Probably but I am not sure. I am tthe inboard-outdrive ones are different. Be sure to get proper LH or RH unit.
it is fuel valve
Tha ks always look forward to your posts very beautiful area I'm excited to watch your trip down the canal
That looked like fun, as usual! Glad you got the engine sorted and continued. Cheers from the St. Johns.
Why my sensor if i put all up then suddenly its giving 22 then i put back down then it start directly from 10 to 0
@@purplefurture6960 If it isn't repeating values when you return it to down position then maybe the sensor is bad, or it's not seated correctly I doubt it is an electrical issue.
@@oldhobo5610yes i think its electrical issue but how to check? Im very newbie 😅
@@purplefurture6960 I'm no expert either, but I would remove the sensor and slowly move it back and forth and watch the gage. If the needle is jumpy and nor smooth then I would get a new gage. If it's OK then look for anything mechanically suspicious.
@@oldhobo5610 ah ok thank you will do it tomorrow
Thank you so much for your video! We were happy to find it. We followed your directions which were well explained. However, on our bike, which is also a Marcy from Amazon, there's no extra cable to allow the magnet to get closer to the wheel. If you have any suggestions we would be happy to try them! The only other option we see is the gray holder that's welded to the frame, bending that forward to give more slack. It's quite strong so we doubt that will even give.
If you've moved the stop , and also moved the cable adjustment as far as possible, then bending the bracket (time stamp 7:17) is the only option left. If your bike is the same as mine it would work. Good luck!
What year Model is your 60 HP Four Stroke?
@@DeltaBassBuster 2001 60ELPT-4S, as I understand it was the 1st yr they made a 4 stroke, and only year it had carbs. Depending on carbs it was a 50 or 60 hp.
I believe they make a removal tool for this, it's stepped like your drawing, you screw it in and it pushes the impeller off
@@johncates5081 Yes, there is always a tool. Finding it to purchase (for a reasonable price, and when you need it) is the trick!
Thank you so much, so informative....this video really helped me out adding gauges to my boat - I couldn't find this information anywhere else. Very nice video.
A very informative video, thank you. I can now have a look at my Tohatsu 60hp as the gauge is on the boat and now I see it's likely just a sender that's required.
A most informative how-to video. I have the same, exact chipper/shredder which was sold under the MTU brand. It's been a solid performer. It's heavy, and I can just barely pick it up. The maintenance on the blades and engine have always fallen into my hands. Most recently, I sharpened the blades and was curious how the impeller would be removed.
its all free except you cant get in the water, gators babe
That looks so complicated !
@@BlueBonnetGirl1 Half the work is getting the plastic covers etc off (many screws)!
@@oldhobo5610 The bike I have is an Ironman x-Class 410. The screws are set in very deep. I think I'm going to have to find a handyman to fix it. But your video helps.
My friend had a house on that island and grew up there. This is so cool to see. My brother also pulled up a Civil Warship anchor and it is in the Middleburg museum. Old stories say that there is a stolen sunken Confederate gold ship sunk somewhere.
@@jeremyaustin6328 Maybe we found it...back next spring to salvage it...(maybe I'm kidding)
I started with the video of visiting Jacksonville. I backed up to the previous video and was floored that y’all was in Black Creek and went to Middleburg Baptist for church. I’ve grown up on that creek swimming,fishing, and everything in between. I’ve found holes up to 90’ deep that you passed. I worst the golf course right down from where you landed for church. It was called The Ravines and had a tee box on #9 that you had to hit over the creek. Which in that corner is a deep deep hole about 60’. Great videos 🤙🏻
@@jeremyaustin6328 Thx, I think it's neat when local people actually see these videos and add comments. I didn't expect that when I started the series.
Great video sir.
@@jonathenbishop1119 I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully you will check out the rest of this series.
What size motor?
@@gsp49 60hp 4 stroke Mercury. Boat does not plane when completely loaded for a longer cruise.
@@oldhobo5610 Thanks for info! I'm m an old river rat myself.
@@gsp49 What rivers, or where do call home?
@@oldhobo5610 Flint river, headwaters of Lake Blackshear, between Americus and Vienna, Ga. lived on that river, I know it well. but go to the Chattahoochee too. I'm currently exploring Florida.
I'm happy the videos are starting for this trip! Cheers from Jacksonville.
So enjoy being able to ride along on your travels thanks
I'm ready for this one ... I want to purchase one of these... Just missed a purchase last night.
Hope you find one. Beware though, because many need work, being the age they are.
Sad but true
What was your average speed? How many miles per day? I would like to try this with solar power only. I have 1600 watts in portable panels and two large batteries... Possibly a 17 foot aluminum boat with three electric trolling motors??? Thoughts? I'm 70.....
@@professorhoodoo We limited speed to 6 to 6.5 mph for economy. There is a concept called "hull speed". Above hull speed the power required increases very much because you are just pushing water and making a wake (until you get planing on top of the wave which changes things). The narrower your boat is relative to length the higher that speed will be. 4mph would be a very efficient speed, wasting little power.
@@professorhoodoo We traveled 2 to 8 hours a day depending on what we wanted to see. At 6mph it wasn't far but the St Johns R. had so much you'd miss if going faster. Also many creeks and no wake and manatee zones limit you to 6 mph in many areas.
@@professorhoodooWow! 1600 watts is a lot of solar power if you can fit it. You would still generate some usable power on cloudy days and supplement with batteries a bit. Batteries are the limiting factor. Not directly relevant to your plans but we use our 300watts of panel and 200 amp-hr LiFePO4 batteries to run a 40watt fridge, lights, GPS, occasionally a TV. We are over capacitized for our light load but can handle cloudy days and we have enough storage thru the nite. Good luck with your plans!
@@professorhoodooThis fellow has an excellent channel and lots of experience. ua-cam.com/video/s658ywds1uI/v-deo.htmlsi=_X_NrE1k9ijq0I-Q
this is brilliant great video thanks for sharing it!
@@philipmiddleton3693 Just a note: Would be better if heavier ( maybe with a ride-along step). Also bigger tires for traction, tho that would interfere with my tongue jack and limit turn radius.
What’s is the part that you cleaned out called? I’m having the same issue
@@damienhemingway3456 not sure the exact name but I would call it EGR tube or EGR nozzle.
Brown Anole. They are invasive to Florida. Those eggs are of the invasive apple snail. They have a neurotoxin on them so no touching. The native snail eggs are white. What a great series
@@allkindsofoutdooractivities Thx for pointing out that particular snail egg cluster was non-native. I just read now that only one of the "Pomacea" apple snail species is native to FL.
@@oldhobo5610 no problem! Very good series for sure
Such a cool series. Really enjoying it
HOW OFTEN DO YOU NEED TO CHANGE YOUR TIMING BELT??? PLEASE
@@DEVILDOG1964 Good question. The The 2001 Merc 50/60hp service manual gives no life limit but dictates a yearly or 100hr visual inspection. Subsequent to this I think they came out with a max life in years, but I can't seem to find that. I was thinking 1000hrs or 10 yrs but do not quote me, look for an original Mercury source or call a dealer. I think some larger motors might specify 300hrs or 5 years but again don't quote me on that. The belt I removed looked unworn and was still flexible, but I was not sure of the motor's history and wanted a new one
@@oldhobo5610 THX I HAVE A 4 STROKE 115 MERC THAT'S 10 YEARS OLD MAIN POWER TO AND FROM FISHING GROUNDS MY 9.9 HONDA 4 STROKE THAT'S 9 YEARS OLD AND IS THE WORKHORSE WHEN I TROLL FOR WALLEYES. TRUTHFULLY I NEVER KNEW NOR DID ANY OF MY FRIENDS KNOW THEIR WERE TIMING BELTS IN OUTBOARD MOTORS UNTIL NOW. THE DEALER TOLD ME AS YOU SAID 300 HRS OR 5 YEARS. GUESS I BETTER CHANGE BOTH THIS FALL. THX
@@DEVILDOG1964 To be safe, follow the advice! Car engines have longer intervals but don't run high rpm all the time so that might be a reason to be more conservative about outboard motor belt life.
So cool!
Retired oat / Yacht Capt. here.. This is my retirement program... To have a Small liveaboard boat and travel all the rivers and lakes till I can't anymore... Cool..
@@captsam54 That is a worthy ambition!
I have the same engine. Can you tell me how many anodes this engine has?
@@barretor2f There is a plate under one edge of the water pump housing, and the adjustable vane behind the impeller. Those are 2 I know of.
I have done a lot of boating around the west side of the Acosta bridge. Tarpon run in this area of the river. They like all the mullet. I have never seen any sharks here, although I am sure the river holds hundreds of them. I have seen plenty of dolphins here, they also like the mullet, however they snack on the trout. You may have seen a Dolphin if the back only breaches then just down real quick, shark fin rides on the top for a good distance.
@@thomasjanssens2275 The fin slowly rose and cruised some distance, then slowly sank. Was darkr in colour.
@@oldhobo5610 I do not doubt you at all, my girl friend caught a Bonnet Head Hammerhead under the Fuller Warren Bridge. There are tons of fish in this area when the mullet are running. Big Tarpon, Big Red Fish and Big Stripers are all over this area. Around the bottom of the Matthews Bridge we caught a 5 foot Bull Shark on Cut Mullet.
Absolutely awesome
We have docked there. It beautiful at night.
The military air craft can be nosy . It the sounds of freedom. So it doesn't bother us
@@jonathenbishop1119 We both used to fly and enjoy seeing and hearing as well!
Cory bells is a great place to eat. We take our boat from astor to Corey's eat and throw anchor across the river. Spend the night and head back to astor. Fun easy trip.
@@jonathenbishop1119 I would have liked to stop here but the timing wasn't right. Next time!
I love this river, grew up not far from it. I hope to do a similar trip soon.
Lake Gorge can be scary
The marina at the Astor brige is are home marina. We love the Saint River. Thank you for sharing. Are river.
We are enjoying your videos thank you