650 Mile, $2M Yacht Delivery (on a LIGHTNING damaged boat)

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  • Опубліковано 27 лис 2024

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  • @bobmcelroy7289
    @bobmcelroy7289 2 роки тому +4

    Dude! You have so many supporters in the Tampa Bay area. Had any of us known we might have been able to help!
    That pirate ship is,,
    I believe, the Jose Gaspar. It does dinner and sunset cruises, and dolphin watch cruises.

  • @kj3rd2657
    @kj3rd2657 9 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for showing us the other side of these types of yachts we don't see! Most people's thinks nothing goes wrong with them. I been on new ship's that just came out of the yards and they gave me and my teams a very hard times for about 4 months. 😮

  • @pawsnazzy01
    @pawsnazzy01 2 роки тому

    Never a dull moment. Things go to pot if the boats sit and don't get used, The ship yard or boat yard people will be doing a bunch of cleaning contacts and electrial conections and checking grounds to get her back up too snuff. I was a Chief Engineer in the Navy and you have to stay on top of everything daily so they will work flawlessly. The PMS system

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  2 роки тому

      That's the truth! Ah very cool! You are probably correct, or at least I hope you are!

  • @lisah933
    @lisah933 9 місяців тому +1

    Love seeing the Venice inlet, I paddleboard through there all the time. That is definitely one of the prettiest yachts to go through there. Hope all the systems get back to working!

    • @lisah933
      @lisah933 9 місяців тому

      Oh and you definitely want to come back-dolphins and manatees galore!!

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  9 місяців тому +1

      @@lisah933 it is gorgeous! I went through again a couple months ago on an Aquila Molokia 47 👍🏻

  • @wyattearp3848
    @wyattearp3848 2 роки тому +2

    What an incredible opportunity! Good for you man! 👍

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  2 роки тому

      It sure was! thanks Wyatt!

    • @john081277
      @john081277 2 роки тому

      Wyatt I love the name brotha 🫡

  • @joerockme7485
    @joerockme7485 2 роки тому

    I HAD AS MUCH FUN AS YOU DID WATCHING THIS !!!!!!!...THANKS !

  • @VenturingVic
    @VenturingVic 2 роки тому +2

    Dig the video. Great dynamic between you and the other 2 crew members. Hopefully we will see them again. Maybe on the cdory 😬🤨

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  2 роки тому

      Happy you enjoyed it Victor! Oh yea, we had a good time together. You might see them again ;)

  • @johnschieffelin3226
    @johnschieffelin3226 Місяць тому

    Other than the electrical gremlins, did you think he Fairline was well made and high quality? It seemed to run nicely at 19 knots or so.

  • @mstrickk1
    @mstrickk1 7 місяців тому +1

    That sand bar at longboat key is loaded on the weekends. So are the ones inside Johns Pass.

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  7 місяців тому +1

      I can imagine!

  • @stephenscott963
    @stephenscott963 2 місяці тому

    New subscriber and love all that you talk about, a lot funny which is great, but better yet you tell everything going on good and bad which always happens, and u show it which is great! I'm a delivery captain south of Clearwater and would love to help out on any deliveries, no drama, no ego just love being on the water to mate or deck however I can help, best job in the world!!!

  • @johnskipper432
    @johnskipper432 Рік тому +1

    Sardines ok but I would rather have some buffalo wings or something else. To each his own. My dad always told me that there was two happy days in a boat owners adventure, the day that he buys the boat and the day that he sells the boat. And many repairs and a lot of money in between.

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  Рік тому +1

      I hear ya John. I'd say I enjoy wings more for sure ... But they don't pack the healthy punch like sardines do.
      I've heard that saying and it's probably true. For me it's true because if I sold a boat, it means I have another in my sights lol

    • @stephenvoliva9194
      @stephenvoliva9194 Рік тому

      Repairs are sometimes more than what the boat is worth, but there's a lot of fun and enjoyment to be had in a boat that money can't buy... unless you rent the boat! 👍

  • @scottfranson4215
    @scottfranson4215 2 місяці тому

    A man’s gift make a Why for Him . Brother thou are blessed !

  • @nwmi493
    @nwmi493 5 місяців тому

    As a full time marine electrician, I'd like to have been aboard on that trip to play an endless game of Electrical Gremlin Sword Fighting

  • @qaannat
    @qaannat 2 роки тому +2

    Viennas and peanut butter! What the heck? That is illegal, I'm pretty sure. Fun video!

    • @nerdgarage
      @nerdgarage 9 місяців тому

      If it's not it should be. Good thing I finished breakfast before getting to that point of the video. Gah!

  • @opichocal
    @opichocal 2 роки тому +3

    I can’t imagine how much this trip cost plus all the repairs. My credit card would be maxed out filling up one tank.

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  2 роки тому

      Yea me and you both!!!!! But hey, if I had the money to spend, I'd probably do the same thing lol

    • @opichocal
      @opichocal 2 роки тому +1

      @@TripSmith I have a friend who has made millions selling his last company. He said you can’t take it with you so You might as well spend it.

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  2 роки тому

      @@opichocal That's the truth!

  • @homerjsimpson2118
    @homerjsimpson2118 2 місяці тому

    seems like all big expensive boats lack one thing. soundproofing.really loud engine noise inside

  • @cincyjohn69
    @cincyjohn69 9 місяців тому

    No clue how I landed in this video but it gained you a new subscriber and I like comment and share each time ! Awesome content

  • @boatrvme8478
    @boatrvme8478 2 роки тому +1

    Nice vid!!! Trip I'll give you another 5- 10 yrs and you will be chasing those sardines and sausage with Mylanta!!! 😂

  • @tonyb2832
    @tonyb2832 2 роки тому +1

    12:37 I got a grip of those beach cliff sardines... My dog loves them! Me not so much. Hahaha! Keep up the good work Trip!

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  2 роки тому +1

      Haha! I hear ya Tony. Thanks bud, will do!

  • @lrparrish227
    @lrparrish227 Рік тому +1

    Great video really enjoyed it and all the beautiful scenery!

  • @BellsRidesAboardSeaBoss
    @BellsRidesAboardSeaBoss Рік тому

    Dude the inlet near Ft Lauderdale was something else. The sardines! I love that you are so healthy and fit but Sardines? OMgosh, I don’t think I could do it. My daddy loved them but they kinda grossed me out. Whew! Of course it will quit at 2:00 am, Ain’t got no gas in it, lol

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  Рік тому +1

      Yes, that inlet was sketchy! I enjoy the sardines honestly.....but.i didn't always. Never know what might happen!

  • @cjleon1104
    @cjleon1104 2 роки тому

    This was a really fun and intriguing one to watch Trip. Thanks

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  2 роки тому

      Happy to hear that CJ! Thanks for watching!

  • @typatterson9060
    @typatterson9060 Рік тому

    Props to the captain and you guys for navigating a $2 mil boat with such sketchy steering. I’d have ulcers at the end of that trip.

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  Рік тому

      Haha! The captain certainly has incredible experience and knowledge, much more than could ever be put into a video. It was a great learning experience.

  • @FerbyArisaka
    @FerbyArisaka 11 місяців тому

    I never been on a boat like that, looks fun boating 🛥️😄

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  11 місяців тому +2

      It's pretty wild to see how some people boat!

  • @dmoconnellusaf
    @dmoconnellusaf 2 роки тому +1

    41:00 Been to Snake Island, fun hangout during the day!

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  2 роки тому

      Oh i bet! I hope to get to check it out one day....

  • @powerboatguy2308
    @powerboatguy2308 5 місяців тому

    I would imagine after the warranties run out on a boat like this, you are going to spend 25 to 35k a year on maintenance and upkeep.

  • @robmitchell3633
    @robmitchell3633 2 роки тому +1

    You choked that sausage down like a pro lol 😂

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  2 роки тому +1

      I was wondering how long it would take for such a comment lol

  • @rs2024-s4u
    @rs2024-s4u 2 місяці тому

    Vienna sausage and PB I'm not sure who the lighting struck! I'll pass on that culinary treat.

  • @wildliferanch3665
    @wildliferanch3665 2 роки тому

    If you ever want to come for a 100mph boat ride lmk. Im in Sebring FL

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  2 роки тому

      Just watched your recent video! That's a bad ride..... Thanks for the offer!

    • @wildliferanch3665
      @wildliferanch3665 2 роки тому +1

      @@TripSmith anytime brotha. You are always taking us with you on your great adventures. Keep up the awesome content! You’re welcome on one of mine whenever 🤙

  • @The_Assassin1123
    @The_Assassin1123 2 місяці тому

    37:50 We call them dock hands. But other then that Amazing and entertaining video!

  • @jbman8490
    @jbman8490 2 роки тому

    Hey trip love the vid I’ve watched this 3 times please do this again

  • @cariboudave
    @cariboudave 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, great adventure!

  • @richierivera1690
    @richierivera1690 2 роки тому +1

    That's my fishing spot at the Venice jetties!!

  • @Tio_Lando
    @Tio_Lando 8 місяців тому

    If you wipe the lens of the camera with some shaving cream it should help with the fogging

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  8 місяців тому

      Well there is one I haven't heard before....interesting!

  • @tp0376
    @tp0376 2 місяці тому

    It sure what he thought was so nuts?

  • @LG_Miller
    @LG_Miller 2 роки тому

    If you are involved with a third boat that gets stuck by lightening that will be the start of a pattern!

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  2 роки тому

      Sheesh wouldn't that be interesting? lol

  • @robertparker3580
    @robertparker3580 2 роки тому

    great adventure Trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @john081277
    @john081277 2 роки тому

    Dude how far are your from the Alabama Honda plant? That’s where my sister is close too.

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  2 роки тому +1

      Pretty good piece, about 4 hours. I'm down in Dothan ;)

  • @joejuska5390
    @joejuska5390 5 місяців тому

    Why not steer with the engines ?

  • @joejuska5390
    @joejuska5390 5 місяців тому

    No fuel polisher ? $2m boat

  • @lyman135
    @lyman135 Рік тому

    That boat has weird steering wheels. Not what you would expect on a yacht. Looks like something off of a bow rider or something.

  • @wbranches1
    @wbranches1 2 роки тому

    😊❗Always an adventure❗

  • @NinoPrez007
    @NinoPrez007 9 місяців тому

    Love here beautiful blue hull!.. She is sleek!

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  9 місяців тому +1

      Absolutely! Nice vessel.....

    • @NinoPrez007
      @NinoPrez007 9 місяців тому

      @@TripSmith So refreshing to watch an experienced captain navigate this beautiful vessel!... Would love to see more!

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  9 місяців тому +1

      @@NinoPrez007 I hope to have the opportunity to showcase more things like this in the future. Happy you are interested

    • @NinoPrez007
      @NinoPrez007 9 місяців тому

      @@TripSmith yes most definitely would like to see more. I like the unfiltered, real approach

  • @adventureswithfrodo2721
    @adventureswithfrodo2721 Рік тому +2

    Not sure your role on this.

  • @michaelhorner
    @michaelhorner 9 місяців тому

    Shirtless Trip 😂

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  9 місяців тому

      lol, that's the natural Trip....

  • @elyselaforest7700
    @elyselaforest7700 6 місяців тому

    The captain seemed professional. The guy with the camera more like a frat boy. Not sure about subscribing. I'll try one more before subscribing.

    • @nwmi493
      @nwmi493 5 місяців тому +2

      that's just Trip. He's a good guy, super active high energy living life to the fullest. casts good attitude , doesnt seem too phased by challenges . if you can accept his go go go for who is he, he's got a healthy channel

  • @rarerepair
    @rarerepair 2 роки тому

    Nice people

  • @hcwbw3
    @hcwbw3 Рік тому

    So I was hanging out at Hardies Yatch Basin Miami River during the 2005 very active hurricane season, (the old man owner Dan Hardie, a friend, got a phone call ) Dan ask me if I wanted to make $500 for a hour or two. A dentist who kept his Yatch at Coconut Grove marina on the bay and a hurricane hole slip at Hardies was looking for someone to move his boat form the Grove to the Miami River (safe harbor). A hurricane I forget which one there were many that year was coming on and you can already feel the wind and rain coming on. As much as I like money I politely declined. Once the wind speed get to a certain number they lock down the bridges and that is it. Fact is If "IF" all went well there was plenty of time but, my not knowing what condition and up keep that boat had I felt that being up the creek with out a paddle or bridge opening somewhere on Biscayne bay or who know where stranded with not very many people willing or able to respond to get my azz off the boat if she became disabled wat not worth it for me. Nature don't care, if your in the wrong place at the right time she will beat you down. You all did the right thing. I was living on a 51 Thompson Trawler during Hurricane Andrew (stayed at my girl friend house) and I know even in a hurricane hole like the Miami River it is crazy scarry. Hank a buddy who lived on a 30 something sailboat at Hardies decided to stay. He later said it was the stupidest thing he had ever done. He was more scared that at any time in his life and he was a fighter pilot during Vietnam. Dude I guess all the Yachting changed you, you did not yell "trip dip" at the pool. LOL

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  Рік тому

      Interesting story!!! I didn't yell Trip Dip at the pool as I was trying to be "professional" I guess lol I still yell it when the time is right, don't you worry!
      As for your story, if the owner could release me of all liability no matter what happened to the boat, I think I would have taken it on. He may have had nothing to lose knowing if the boat stayed where it was, it was toast. Then I would also have nothing to lose if things didn't work out. Oh yea, and as long as I could bring my camera along!!!!

    • @hcwbw3
      @hcwbw3 Рік тому

      @@TripSmith Living in Miami 1971 to 2014 and going to the Keys almost every weekend, I can tell you the people in the Keys are super chill. But I understand if you don't know it is best to be understated and not yell "trip dip". LOL. The thing with the dentist boat it was more a matter of getting stranded on the boat with no one willing and or able to get me off it and Biscayne bay is really big and can get really nasty in a regular summer storm never mind a Hurricane (I am talking possible death). I latter found out from Dan he went and got it to Hardies Basin himself. My buddy Hank during Hurricane Andre (cat 5 hurricane) had to go out in the cockpit of his sail boat and eat it in the middle of the storm to run the engine and put it in gear cause he feared the pilings or rope were going to give way, that was in the River considered safe harbor or a hurricane hole. When I was in my 20's working as a lab tech I worked 2 jobs for a year and a half to get the money to buy a boat to live on, which I did for 9.5 years and I have done a couple of kayak camping fishing trips though not as hard core as you but I have had a few adventures. I know you know it, but your doing the right thing cause life is be lived and experienced. That whole Yatch delivery thing looks cool, having run a 51' Thompson trawler I have thought about it but I never got a captains license cause the old man Dan marina owner said once you get a license anything that happens get's documented so unless you need it it's best not to go there. P.S. I found your vid looking up Deer Point Lake cause when I move do to PC. I got a little place on D. point. I have been up that way towards Econfina but maybe about 1/3 of the way cause the I figured the flats boat I was using might be to big and heavy after seeing your adventure Yeah! Keep it up your like a Les Stroud or Bear Grill only with more gear.

  • @endlesssummer426
    @endlesssummer426 11 місяців тому +5

    I don't know if I should cry or laugh about so much unprofessionalism. You willingly took a 2 million dollar boat out of a dock, knowing the steering was faulty, a lot of electronics did not work, you had AC problems, generator did function (dirty diesel), no depth meter, radar obviously also did not function, in other words, this boat was not seaworthy at all. If you would have ended up in need of support the insurance would have simply said: 'you are on your own'. The coast guard would have impounded the boat and the owners were left with solving the problem
    The seakeeper wasn't even spooled up, which takes about 45 min, so you just started it up and went for it.
    Airconditioning did not work properly, but still you sit with sweaty bodies on the chairs and couches. Nice going. Next time use a towel to sit on.
    Then of course we have all the loose items through the boat, which means one bad wave and everything would start flying through the boat. Ventilator was actually standing on the couch !
    And there is of course the fuel burn on this boat. If you would simply throttle down to 10 kts the boat has an almost 1000 nm range, which means it would have taken you about 3 days to make it in one go, saving thousands of dollars on fuel. In fact you would have been arriving at roughly the same time as now. But hey, then you would need to have a radar and a capability of travelling at night and in order to have that the boat has to be in good condition, but it wasn't
    On top of that, I understand that you will sleep in the yacht, but again, this is not your property, my guess is you had no permission to let others on the boat, also film the property of the owners and put it on youtube.
    I think we can safely conclude that this is a great video of how NOT to do boat deliveries. In any case I would not hire you, I think I will go with the guys of Haven Yacht delivery if I need a yacht delivery.
    My advise to you guys: 'clean up your act, start behaving professionally and only take the boat out of its slip when it is seaworthy. If it has damage....repair the damage and then set off. If the owner does not want to repair the boat, leave the boat, it is as simple as that.
    Now you may start disliking what I wrote, but I do own a boat and videos like this keep us away from hiring a delivery crew.

  • @mobilemarineengineers
    @mobilemarineengineers Рік тому

    That's awesome

  • @masterful7574
    @masterful7574 Рік тому

    Not tight

  • @eloyex
    @eloyex 9 місяців тому +15

    As a captain and owner of another Fairlane this is the most UNprofessional UNprepared movement have seen in a long time. By the way you don't attach docking lines to the railings. There are cleats for that purpose. A clown show.

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  9 місяців тому +12

      Clown show aye? We were working carefully under the direction of the owner who knew the condition of the vessel and situation. He wanted the boat moved for repairs.
      As for dock lines to railings, I watch back some of the video looking for that. Don't think it ever happened. If it did, please let me know when in the video so I can see it for myself.
      Thanks for your comment, but you sound like a monkey laughing at a clown show.

    • @GAM1647
      @GAM1647 9 місяців тому +5

      I think he mistook the fender line on the stern as a dock line. The fender was attached to the rear handrail which is normal.

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  9 місяців тому +5

      @@GAM1647 That's what I'm thinking.... Love how people are quick to assume 🤪

    • @captainmichael787
      @captainmichael787 9 місяців тому +6

      You must be a fun captain 😒

    • @RotNcroch
      @RotNcroch 8 місяців тому +5

      Another keyboard warrior at work!

  • @thomasharhen2168
    @thomasharhen2168 9 місяців тому +1

    Untangle the usa 🇺🇸 flag

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  9 місяців тому

      Sorry about that.... We do at times, but sometimes you don't notice or forget about it.

  • @eloyex
    @eloyex 9 місяців тому

    Parece una loca gritando .......

  • @eccentricsmithy2746
    @eccentricsmithy2746 9 місяців тому +1

    Dude is way to theatrical and obnoxious.

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  9 місяців тому

      Lol sorry Smithy

  • @wimschoenmakers5463
    @wimschoenmakers5463 8 місяців тому

    Would not give my $2M boat in your hands. You act like a ten year old kid, not a professional.

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  8 місяців тому

      Why thank you. Fortunately, the owner didn't leave it my hands, he knew better. It was my first trip like this. The captain and mate were much more experienced

  • @Jim-ku6ry
    @Jim-ku6ry 2 місяці тому

    Dude lay off the coke. It isn't that exciting.....

  • @nolanmailhos1470
    @nolanmailhos1470 2 роки тому +2

    I am absolutely tired of watching I went the wrong direction you're not all that. Goodbye I'm unsubscribing.

    • @TripSmith
      @TripSmith  2 роки тому

      Sorry to disappoint you Nolan. No, I am certainly not all that.... But I do understand my content isn't attractive to everyone and that's ok. Hope you find some good stuff!