Florida Boat Guy Episode 5: Solo Trip Key West to Dry Tortugas...Am I crazy?!? PART 1

In this video we spend out first night aboard the boat at the Garrison Bight Marina in Key West and head out to open water towards the Marquesas Keys

[@SWFLBOATING189]

The Dry Tortugas are in the Gulf of Mexico

[@victorhadjis9821]

I have a 1995 grady white adventure 20 ft carries 82 gallons of fuel a 200 hp Suzuki 2023 outboard motor how many gallons of fuel will it take to go from Key West to Fort Jefferson and back to Key West.

[@floridaboatguy]

I’ve done the trip twice and takes right about 50 gallons leaving plenty of reserve. Love the range of these boats

[@victorhadjis9821]

@@floridaboatguy thank u for responding. Can I ask what Charts you referenced for that trip. I plan on leaving from City Marina. St Augustine fl

[@victorhadjis9821]

Sorry I mean City Marina Key West

[@dannypabon2973]

great video but definitely need to invest in your low light equipment.

[@clearwaterboating]

Nice trip captain! I am going to make the tortugas trip this year. Just a long drive from Sarasota to the keys. Looking forward to part 2 of the trip. Be safe out there!

[@floridaboatguy]

Thank you! Highly recommend the trip, really cool place

[@shawnmcalpine8767]

Viva Cuba. You can make it go for it.

[@floridaboatguy]

Cuba is next! 🤣

[@staticman4414]

What size and type boat is this? What size engine?

[@floridaboatguy]

Hi, it’s a GradyWhite 208 with a 200 hp Suzuki! (About 21ft)

[@UrbanFisherman]

Great video captain

[@floridaboatguy]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it!

[@JohnBraman413]

what boat is that?

[@floridaboatguy]

Boat is a 2005 Grady-White Adventure 208