Why, thank you so much, Amy! You might find it best to start at the first episode to follow along. I have quite a few more videos related to this trip to get done and should have the next one posted in a day or two. Check out this link to the playlist to find the others (if you haven't already). Thanks for watching and the nice comment! ua-cam.com/play/PLzUZF_9Bmygo0H4LZ9BLE854Arn3zalRj.html
Thanks! One nice thing about a slow boat, you are required to relax and take it easy. There can be times of stress, but they are few and far between. Just thinking about it makes we want to get back out there.
That's something I always wanted to do. Now that I'm retired I will probably start looking for a small shanty boat or something . Great video of your trip 👌
Good idea Paul! A tip I would put out there is, be sure you have enough power if you're planning to be on rivers. Of course, you can just wait things out, but if you want the added margin of safety, you'll need adequate power. We have a 70 horse on our boat and glad I had it on windy and high current situations. Good luck and enjoy your retirement, we sure have.
You two are having such a great time. Relaxed, comfortable sight-seeing travel on your own terms at your own speed. I'm glad you're making videos about your trip.
Wow man! That is quite a feat in a Jon! I bet crossing Mobile Bay was a little stressful. Congrats on making that trip, I'm sure that will be something you'll never forget.
Watching your video and understand well your AC issues. Take a look at a unit called the Zero Breeze. A portable AC unit that has gotten many good reviews. If I do start to cruise, I'll have one on my Ranger 21EC Tug
Thanks Phil, I'll check it out. We just need something to run long enough to get 6-7 hours of good sleep. It's usually not too bad during the day as you can create your own breeze while underway, but, man, those hot humid nights can take a toll.
Hey Lee, you're down near Savannah. I remember the area well, near Cherry Mansion. I got a great shot of a Bald Eagle just upriver there. Be sure to see next video. I hope to post it next week.
I have slept in my RV in the parking lot next to the canal on the north side. Beautiful place and very peaceful. There were a few locals cruising thru in the morning. Barge traffic was sparse.
We are enjoying your journey. Thanks for sharing. We want to do the Great Loop, but would love to do it in a Lil Hobo [or something similar] as opposed to a trawler. How did it handle the larger swells? Do you think it would handle more open water, like the Chesapeake Bay? Great adventure and calming journey at the same time. :)
Hey there, Roy & Karen! Well, I don't think we have enough experience in open water to give a good answer to that. Kentucky lake was the largest body of water we were on. It handled that okay, but the most swells we saw were only a couple of feet and those were when we had high winds to the stern. From that little bit of experience, I would say I would say NO to open water. These are great little lake/river boats and open up so many areas to explore due to their shallow draft, but they are not an offshore boat. Having said that, I'm sure someone as done it in a boat like this, even canoes, kayaks, shanty boats, etc. I'm sure y'all will make the right choice based on your experience, time limits, budget, etc. Safety needs to be near the top of the list. Good luck on your travels! Get out there and just keep going!
Well, no. Traveling the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers required us to lock through 11 dams. The most challenging was Pickwick, which will be in the next video. It gets easier as you work out your technique, which can be different depending on if you are locking up or down. The Corps of Engineer Lockmasters are very helpful and accommodating. It always feels a little intimidating when you pull into that big empty chamber when locking upriver. You feel like a toy boat in a large bathtub!
@@justkeepgoing We went through some locks furture down on the tombigbee river, we were delivering a 42 foot sport fishing boat to Panama City, Florida. We were the only ones in the locks so we just floated.
@@scable-eq7bp , I've heard you can do that on the Mississippi also. I don't know about locking up though, it's quite a bit more turbulent going up. I'm not sure if they allow you to do that on the Tennessee. I'll ask next time I go through. Of course, with a boat as large as that 42 footer, it would be less effected by the flows.
These videos are so relaxing and enjoyable! You’ll have to do some more of the water adventures, you all do such a good on the videos!
Why, thank you so much, Amy! You might find it best to start at the first episode to follow along. I have quite a few more videos related to this trip to get done and should have the next one posted in a day or two. Check out this link to the playlist to find the others (if you haven't already). Thanks for watching and the nice comment!
ua-cam.com/play/PLzUZF_9Bmygo0H4LZ9BLE854Arn3zalRj.html
Such a pleasant video. You folks make it seem so relaxing and peaceful. Thanks for sharing, it was a pleasure to watch your trip.
Thanks! One nice thing about a slow boat, you are required to relax and take it easy. There can be times of stress, but they are few and far between. Just thinking about it makes we want to get back out there.
That's something I always wanted to do. Now that I'm retired I will probably start looking for a small shanty boat or something . Great video of your trip 👌
Good idea Paul! A tip I would put out there is, be sure you have enough power if you're planning to be on rivers. Of course, you can just wait things out, but if you want the added margin of safety, you'll need adequate power. We have a 70 horse on our boat and glad I had it on windy and high current situations. Good luck and enjoy your retirement, we sure have.
@justkeepgoing thanks for the tip that is awesome. If I have any questions in the future can I hit you up on here?
@@paulcook68 You sure can Paul!
You two are having such a great time. Relaxed, comfortable sight-seeing travel on your own terms at your own speed. I'm glad you're making videos about your trip.
Thank you very much, Capt. Mike. I struggle to make these, but I'm determined to document the journey. Thanks for watching.
Outstanding video, Thanks
Thank you!
I just finished this trip. From st, Louis to Perdido key. On a 17 ft.john boat. Best trip ever!
Kentucky lake and bay springs lake is the best. Pickwiis great place t
Wow man! That is quite a feat in a Jon! I bet crossing Mobile Bay was a little stressful. Congrats on making that trip, I'm sure that will be something you'll never forget.
Nice presentation. Well done.
Thank you kindly!
Nice video
Thank you, Wayne!
You make beautiful videos. So peaceful.
Thank you so much for sharing your adventure.
I love your videos. 😊
Thank you so much.
Watching your video and understand well your AC issues. Take a look at a unit called the Zero Breeze. A portable AC unit that has gotten many good reviews. If I do start to cruise, I'll have one on my Ranger 21EC Tug
Thanks Phil, I'll check it out. We just need something to run long enough to get 6-7 hours of good sleep. It's usually not too bad during the day as you can create your own breeze while underway, but, man, those hot humid nights can take a toll.
Good information…nice music
Thanks!
Really nice production.
Much appreciated!
I am glad you found a place to anchor for the night even if houses all around.
The next morning we found there was a secluded cove just a mile or so down river, you just never know.
That was some beautiful scenery also I live in adamsville Tennessee which is just a few miles from Lake Pickwick
Hey Lee, you're down near Savannah. I remember the area well, near Cherry Mansion. I got a great shot of a Bald Eagle just upriver there. Be sure to see next video. I hope to post it next week.
I have slept in my RV in the parking lot next to the canal on the north side. Beautiful place and very peaceful. There were a few locals cruising thru in the morning. Barge traffic was sparse.
Beautiful trip! love the videos👍
Thanks!
😊excellent job with videos, you feel proud of quite a special accomplishment! Tyvm!
That is..should feel proud….
Thank you so much!
Canton Kentucky.. was having trouble finding this in Tennessee. Enjoy your trip
Good catch! I recon I still had Tennessee on my mind. :)
We are enjoying your journey. Thanks for sharing.
We want to do the Great Loop, but would love to do it in a Lil Hobo [or something similar] as opposed to a trawler. How did it handle the larger swells? Do you think it would handle more open water, like the Chesapeake Bay?
Great adventure and calming journey at the same time. :)
Hey there, Roy & Karen! Well, I don't think we have enough experience in open water to give a good answer to that. Kentucky lake was the largest body of water we were on. It handled that okay, but the most swells we saw were only a couple of feet and those were when we had high winds to the stern. From that little bit of experience, I would say I would say NO to open water. These are great little lake/river boats and open up so many areas to explore due to their shallow draft, but they are not an offshore boat.
Having said that, I'm sure someone as done it in a boat like this, even canoes, kayaks, shanty boats, etc.
I'm sure y'all will make the right choice based on your experience, time limits, budget, etc. Safety needs to be near the top of the list.
Good luck on your travels! Get out there and just keep going!
Very cool video, so by staying in the big water you bypass all the locks?
Well, no. Traveling the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers required us to lock through 11 dams. The most challenging was Pickwick, which will be in the next video. It gets easier as you work out your technique, which can be different depending on if you are locking up or down. The Corps of Engineer Lockmasters are very helpful and accommodating. It always feels a little intimidating when you pull into that big empty chamber when locking upriver. You feel like a toy boat in a large bathtub!
@@justkeepgoing We went through some locks furture down on the tombigbee river, we were delivering a 42 foot sport fishing boat to Panama City, Florida. We were the only ones in the locks so we just floated.
@@scable-eq7bp , I've heard you can do that on the Mississippi also. I don't know about locking up though, it's quite a bit more turbulent going up. I'm not sure if they allow you to do that on the Tennessee. I'll ask next time I go through. Of course, with a boat as large as that 42 footer, it would be less effected by the flows.
What is the make and model of your boat?
Greg, its a 2003 Catamaran Cruiser and the model is Lil' Hobo Vagabond.