My boyfriend and I were just in the Keys this past weekend for my 40th Birthday. He just sent me this link and said remember this boat we saw?! Lol, small world
I vote why you like your Islamorada.....the people, more locals, more low key, less boat traffic, better fishing, cheaper prices....and finally it's in the Keys, truly America's Caribbean Islands with American infrastructure and laws...
I also had a Holiday Mansion of the same size. Mine was a Barracuda I believe it was called and yours is a Coastal Cruiser. Yours has the Deck come up further to the gunnels to avoid splashing over the deck. Mine just had straight railing on the deck. I also had a single Volvo Penta inboard/outboard. The interior brought back memories as I also did a rehab on it. A major item....I filled in the space between the beds with a board and we had a California King.
I lived in the Keys from 1975 -1979. I think everyone I knew has left,far to many people down there, I remember when they put the first red light up in Marathon, great memories. Bridges were all single lane, during the busy season traffic was hellacious. Best times going out fishing, water skiing. Going down to Big Pine Key looking for gators! Buffet live in Malory Square,at sunset.I’m still looking at snow capped mountains out here in the last best place Montana. Cheers all❤
Lived in the upper keys from 79' to 85', best time of my life! Islamorada was my favorite Key....🌴Now in Jacksonville other end of state, raised 4kids and grandkids! Missing the old Conch Republic.
Thanks....It took a lot of grinding and hard work to make our dream happen....We pulled it off somehow and feel very blessed we get to explore and enjoy Islamorada with our little piece of paradise!
This Holiday Mansion, Super Coastal Barracuda ("Macadamia") was originally purchased at Oxbow Marine in Massachusetts ...spent most of its life cruising the Hudson River. I purchased it from a couple in Albany, New York, in June of 2011, we did a rehab on it and shipped it to Key Largo via truck in December of 2012. Enjoyed her for 5 years at Manatee Bay Marine in Key Largo and then sold her September, 2017
That is awesome....When we got her, she was named "Virginia Sea". We did a renaming ceremony at the basin,which was a lot of fun...Now she is called "The MystiC"....cool story....thx for the history
@@saltybushwacker2023 My mom's name was Virginia Carroll so that's why I named her Virginia Sea... I have lots of pictures of her if you ever are interested ...I'd be happy to share them with you. You guys did a beautiful job..
@christopherkiely8707 Absolutely....That's very cool including your mom in the name. Actually, we kinda did the same with "The MystiC" The capital C at the end is on purpose in memoey of my mom Connie. If your ever in Islamorada please come say hello! maybe send some pics via our Salty Bushwacker Facebook page on messanger
Been there so many times. I owned a townhouse down the street in Holiday Harbor, Tavenier. My second home but sold and moved to Treasure Coast to be with grandkids. Loved my time in the Keys but always worried when hurricane season came around. Enjoy your retirement and beautiful sunsets.
You’re living a beautiful life! Love your set up boat and all!!! I’m almost getting jealous, but I love my life as well! I have always loved Florida with the Jimmy Buffet style laid back music! Sea food is the best!
Amazing little houseboat! I had an old Morgan down at geiger key mariner...back in the "olden daze". I miss everything about it except the smell of laundry. I would never have thought of using the beer cooler to keep my dirty laundry. Beer was more important. And stop calling it the kitchen.
Good Channel! Looking forward to more content on boat slips in the Keys. We live in SE Alaska, very much a boating area, and enjoy both camping on our boat, or at a remote location only accessible by boat or floatplane. We're also nearing retirement age, (late-50's) and have a Ford 450 and nice truck camper based in Phoenix. A boat in the Keys (I had a 25 ton USCG Masters License for 10 years.) could be a good match.
Thx Brian....I think Leslie and I will do a video soon about the cost, purchase process and options, amenities, and options throughout the keys that we found...
I was so going to get one of those but I can't take it into shallow Waters like I do. Like a Gibson or a Holiday Mansion. Great vide beautiful little houseboat you have
This looks like the life for me! LoL , what a beautiful set up you guys have there for sure! It's a perfect spot to rest your head, and having that great patio spot right on the water! I love everything about it. A few more years of work and hoping to retire down there too!! Thanks for sharing guys. Cheers !!
This is amazing! My wife's grandfather actually has this same boat! Unfortunately it's in very disrepair after his health declining and a lightning strike screwing up the electrical system. Your video really makes me want to fix it up though!
Oh my goodness I would love to get my hands on a houseboat like this! We live every other long weekend in Salt Springs, Florida, right off of the St. George lake the St. John river runs right through it. Boy I would have that houseboat out on that lake and river all the time. Sleeping in there having parties.
What's really nice about a houseboat is when a really bad hurricane is coming, you just put the boat onto a trailer and tow the boat up to North Carolina for a few days until the storm finishes its path, then tow the houseboat back to Florida and park it back into the same spot.
yes sir u have carved out your peice of paradise the mystic is a real show case and leslie has made it beautiful and leslie is a classy lady to and easy on the eyes oops bushwacker is a big fellow lol have fun yall
You’re living the life I want! My brother used to be a lobster fisherman in Marathon and we have done the key west celebration trips for a long time! The duval crawl was always on the list. We also stayed several times in Big Pine Key with a bunch of friends on a canal and what a blast! We are now living on a canal in sw Florida, but it doesn’t even compare. Love your houseboat! Enjoy! Cheers!
Hey Guys. Thank you for all the info. We will be staying at the Key Lantern and will be hanging at the Lorelei around June 10. Hope to share a couple drinks with you guys. Thank you.... Kenny
Happy 51st Birthday to you today. It was great meeting you and Valerie. I hope we see each other again soon. Enjoy your special day today down here. Cheers 🍻
A very nice crib you have there. Well done! If I had a rig like yours, it would be a winter home. Summers in The Keys are HOT, and in the evenings at Key Largo the mosquitos are out in force. What is it like sitting outside on your porch in the evenings? How does your AC perform in the summer?
You should add a flip up counter at the end , to give you added prep space , it fold down when not on use … a lot of van campers have them. Nice space 👍 Living the dream ✨
I remember before hurricane Ian, the local TV station interviewing some people living on a boat in Ft Myers marina and they said they were going to ride it out along with others there in the marina. After the hurricane, all of these boats were piled up against buildings in downtown Ft Myers and the occupants were never found. That's a big disadvantage of living on a boat.
Back in the early 1980s. I Spent a whole summer on a house boat with my uncle. Fishing n Snorkeling all over Indian Key n Alligator Reef.. What a Gorgeous paradise
We stayed in Islamorada 2 times when our favorite band played there and one night it was the coldest it had ever been. The room we stayed in was old and we asked if the heater worked and they said, we don’t know, don’t think it’s ever been turned on. Hahaha!
Laureli's ? Like the mermaid with Frankie and Annette ? Just kidding around guys , I think you have a really nice cozy vessel , and your wife has it looking like a beautiful home . I was thinking about a houseboat for myself , only I need more room for myself and I've been checking out 75 ' and even the large ones 100' ,,,,, just weighing the pro and cons for where I live in Pensacola , who knows I might even end up down your way , I just retired about 5 years ago and still debating with myself . Anyway ,,,,,, thanks for the tour and sharing it with us all . 🍻
Wow! The new whiskey barrel sign looks amazing! I think Leslie has a new business making custom boat signs. Hmmmm ……. Watching all your vids and catching up on life in the Keys.
Man this is what me and my wife think we want to do, but the big question is how much was the slip, how did you find it, how much do you pay for insurance and do you have to have insurance. I talked to a guy at marathon seafood festival and he said this was the cheap way to live in the keys is this true.
Y'all living large in the keys. I lived on windly key from 75 to 85. Stop in Abels tacke box and tell Mike and Joyce I said hello. Nice video Y'all take care
we live in Tampa I have a 20’ Jet boat wanted the adventure of going to the keys by boat. Have you done it and can share route and places to stay on the way.
here's the link to the video....we took our 20' Key Largo from Hernando Beach to Islamorada... ua-cam.com/video/AGGLT2CQIJY/v-deo.htmlsi=-NkjGYCUPS-t0pt-
@@saltybushwacker2023 nice video will try sometime this summer not sure about 10hr straight. Is it much longer on ICW. is there any house boats for rent in your area. My name is Nelson
The fishing must be amazing down there. What do you do about storms and the surges? And, you also just told the entire internet exactly where you live in the first 60 seconds of the video.
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That’s beautiful! When I saw the outside I was not expecting that much room.
It has a lot of room for a 36 ft boat!
My boyfriend and I were just in the Keys this past weekend for my 40th Birthday. He just sent me this link and said remember this boat we saw?! Lol, small world
Awesome...
What a great setup. Enjoy living your dreams. If you keep working hard, persevere and love what you do.
Thanks so much!
I vote why you like your Islamorada.....the people, more locals, more low key, less boat traffic, better fishing, cheaper prices....and finally it's in the Keys, truly America's Caribbean Islands with American infrastructure and laws...
Love how you fixed it....what a great life..
ty
Very Niiiiiiiiiiiiice!!!!!
Inspired me to rethink my retirement on a houseboat !!!!
Many Thanks!
Awesome....l love it!
A dream life. Cant wait to watch more.
thx Carole
Very cool video. Live the Key life....love it.
You have made the boat great, very cute and functional. I bet an outboard will be more trouble free.
absolutely....
We've RV'ed in the area and agree with you 100%. The people that live down south in Key West are a little strange. Cheers.
I also had a Holiday Mansion of the same size. Mine was a Barracuda I believe it was called and yours is a Coastal Cruiser. Yours has the Deck come up further to the gunnels to avoid splashing over the deck. Mine just had straight railing on the deck. I also had a single Volvo Penta inboard/outboard. The interior brought back memories as I also did a rehab on it. A major item....I filled in the space between the beds with a board and we had a California King.
You’re living the dream brother! From a former 80’s rock drummer..
Thx man....Rock on !
I really like this boat, in my factory have this luxury boat, but just for fishingboats, this boat have a good design and layout
You did a great remodeling job! Enjoy.
Thank you!
I lived in the Keys from 1975 -1979. I think everyone I knew has left,far to many people down there, I remember when they put the first red light up in Marathon, great memories. Bridges were all single lane, during the busy season traffic was hellacious. Best times going out fishing, water skiing. Going down to Big Pine Key looking for gators! Buffet live in Malory Square,at sunset.I’m still looking at snow capped mountains out here in the last best place Montana. Cheers all❤
I'm jealous.....I love it here now and can only imagine what it was like during that time....
Lived in the upper keys from 79' to 85', best time of my life! Islamorada was my favorite Key....🌴Now in Jacksonville other end of state, raised 4kids and grandkids! Missing the old Conch Republic.
Love the boat can definitely see me and my wife doing this. Have a goodnight and stay safe Jimmy from North Attleboro Massachusetts
Thanks....
love the video. Im envious. Waiting to one day full fill that dream. Best wishes to you both.
thank you and I hope you fulfill that dream
Really nice channel!.....we've always wanted to visit that area
Be sure to come say hi when you do....you will love it here
Your home is absolutely beautiful!
ty
Y'all got it made.. smart choice.
Thanks....It took a lot of grinding and hard work to make our dream happen....We pulled it off somehow and feel very blessed we get to explore and enjoy Islamorada with our little piece of paradise!
@@saltybushwacker2023 boat work never stops. See ya down there, pulling anchor this week from Bay Pines, St. Pete . S/V Kota.
Your boat is looking good. Especially your GALLEY! 😂 Living the life. Mary 💞 Fred
Nice video. Very nice houseboat. Great info. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Glad I found this. Thanks!
That is so beautiful. Your home is so beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you Shirley
This Holiday Mansion, Super Coastal Barracuda ("Macadamia") was originally purchased at Oxbow Marine in Massachusetts ...spent most of its life cruising the Hudson River. I purchased it from a couple in Albany, New York, in June of 2011, we did a rehab on it and shipped it to Key Largo via truck in December of 2012. Enjoyed her for 5 years at Manatee Bay Marine in Key Largo and then sold her September, 2017
That is awesome....When we got her, she was named "Virginia Sea". We did a renaming ceremony at the basin,which was a lot of fun...Now she is called "The MystiC"....cool story....thx for the history
@@saltybushwacker2023 My mom's name was Virginia Carroll so that's why I named her Virginia Sea... I have lots of pictures of her if you ever are interested ...I'd be happy to share them with you. You guys did a beautiful job..
@christopherkiely8707 Absolutely....That's very cool including your mom in the name. Actually, we kinda did the same with "The MystiC" The capital C at the end is on purpose in memoey of my mom Connie. If your ever in Islamorada please come say hello! maybe send some pics via our Salty Bushwacker Facebook page on messanger
Are you kidding me...i have the same Boat in mystic as well i cant believe it truly i love it this is great!
Mystic CT? Great place, love the Wooden Boat Show every year.
Been there so many times. I owned a townhouse down the street in Holiday Harbor, Tavenier. My second home but sold and moved to Treasure Coast to be with grandkids. Loved my time in the Keys but always worried when hurricane season came around. Enjoy your retirement and beautiful sunsets.
Will do...TY
Lorelei's is great. they have great food and drinks
Life by the Bow and Key West Waterman both have great content. Stephanie is a hoot!
Absolutely....both fantastic channels to watch!
....awesome yall.....I often think of doing something similar but it will probably always be a dream....
Make it happen Ken
Holiday mansion looks like friend had that boat , we had some fun
Looking forward to the series.
thx Chad
Wow!!,Ya'll did a great transformation to your boat!!! Love it!!
Thanks so much!
You’re living a beautiful life! Love your set up boat and all!!!
I’m almost getting jealous, but I love my life as well! I have always loved Florida with the Jimmy Buffet style laid back music! Sea food is the best!
Thank you...and yes, that fresh seafood is the best!
I am so happy for you guys well done video, Love your home good life
TY
Amazing little houseboat! I had an old Morgan down at geiger key mariner...back in the "olden daze". I miss everything about it except the smell of laundry. I would never have thought of using the beer cooler to keep my dirty laundry. Beer was more important. And stop calling it the kitchen.
We have lots of coolers and plenty of beer for you to come visit
@@sweetrydell ....if one day I find my way off this peninsula...
I’ve seen your boat many times. Best sunset spot in the keys!
I agree...TY
Good Channel! Looking forward to more content on boat slips in the Keys. We live in SE Alaska, very much a boating area, and enjoy both camping on our boat, or at a remote location only accessible by boat or floatplane. We're also nearing retirement age, (late-50's) and have a Ford 450 and nice truck camper based in Phoenix. A boat in the Keys (I had a 25 ton USCG Masters License for 10 years.) could be a good match.
Thx Brian....I think Leslie and I will do a video soon about the cost, purchase process and options, amenities, and options throughout the keys that we found...
I was so going to get one of those but I can't take it into shallow Waters like I do. Like a Gibson or a Holiday Mansion. Great vide beautiful little houseboat you have
Great hosts, beautiful location and houseboat. Thoroughly enjoyed your video.
Glad you enjoyed it
This looks like the life for me! LoL , what a beautiful set up you guys have there for sure! It's a perfect spot to rest your head, and having that great patio spot right on the water! I love everything about it. A few more years of work and hoping to retire down there too!! Thanks for sharing guys. Cheers !!
Thanks so much!
Eu sou do Brasil. Parabéns pela linda casa
Great video guys
TY Max
THE Mystic for sure !!!!!!...LIFE is GOOD !...ENJOY !
thx Joe
When “ the night takes over”. That’s when you know you’ve settled into what they Keys are all about🎉
Awesome!
Thanks!
I can't get over the noodles your wife made that looked so good lol I woke up thinking about that dish
This is amazing! My wife's grandfather actually has this same boat! Unfortunately it's in very disrepair after his health declining and a lightning strike screwing up the electrical system. Your video really makes me want to fix it up though!
We wanted a Retro Boat. Hence the name "THE MystiC"
Sounds like a great life.
TY
This video made my day.
thx Scott
Oh my goodness I would love to get my hands on a houseboat like this! We live every other long weekend in Salt Springs, Florida, right off of the St. George lake the St. John river runs right through it. Boy I would have that houseboat out on that lake and river all the time. Sleeping in there having parties.
So cool!.....do it...
Giving directions that the mountains are to the west only works when you can see them.
Awww! Love the life! Great video :)
LOVE!!!! Enjoy!!
Thank you
Small world 🌎 I actually built that floating dock right there
This is awesome
Great Job on the floating dock
I just found your channel and this video was fascinating. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Mary
What's really nice about a houseboat is when a really bad hurricane is coming, you just put the boat onto a trailer and tow the boat up to North Carolina for a few days until the storm finishes its path, then tow the houseboat back to Florida and park it back into the same spot.
fullproof plan!!
Love that you are on the end
Yes we like the end....Gives a a bit of a view
love the grill
TY
yes sir u have carved out your peice of paradise the mystic is a real show case and leslie has made it beautiful and leslie is a classy lady to and easy on the eyes oops bushwacker is a big fellow lol have fun yall
Thank you 😊
You’re living the life I want! My brother used to be a lobster fisherman in Marathon and we have done the key west celebration trips for a long time! The duval crawl was always on the list. We also stayed several times in Big Pine Key with a bunch of friends on a canal and what a blast! We are now living on a canal in sw Florida, but it doesn’t even compare. Love your houseboat! Enjoy! Cheers!
ty...we love it
Hey Guys. Thank you for all the info. We will be staying at the Key Lantern and will be hanging at the Lorelei around June 10. Hope to share a couple drinks with you guys. Thank you.... Kenny
No WAY......we leave the morning of the 10th but will be back the month of July
We actually just sat down to Lorelei right now. At 1:39 p.m. on Friday the 9th
@Kenny Van Wailin We enjoyed having some drinks with you guys and Happy 51 BDAY....
Happy 51st Birthday to you today. It was great meeting you and Valerie. I hope we see each other again soon. Enjoy your special day today down here. Cheers 🍻
A very nice crib you have there. Well done! If I had a rig like yours, it would be a winter home. Summers in The Keys are HOT, and in the evenings at Key Largo the mosquitos are out in force. What is it like sitting outside on your porch in the evenings? How does your AC perform in the summer?
Sitting outside is awesome, and the AC's work hard in summer but the keep it comfortable and cool inside.
Sounds like fun. All house boats serviceable or not should registered and they should be required to be hook up to sewer and water.
about 30 years ago I worked in the cabana bar kitchen for a summer. wow do i miss the keys. maybe i'll see you two some day.
Come by and say hi anytime
Very cool guys! I love it!
Ty brother
You should add a flip up counter at the end , to give you added prep space , it fold down when not on use … a lot of van campers have them.
Nice space 👍
Living the dream ✨
Fantastic idea....That's probably going to happen once I get clearance from the boss! TY for the idea...
This sounds like a "must" in my book. Great idea and we'll video the process for you ❤
@@salttherim The boss had approved
Lorelei was my mother's name .rest in peace
Pretty name!
I remember before hurricane Ian, the local TV station interviewing some people living on a boat in Ft Myers marina and they said they were going to ride it out along with others there in the marina. After the hurricane, all of these boats were piled up against buildings in downtown Ft Myers and the occupants were never found. That's a big disadvantage of living on a boat.
Back in the early 1980s. I Spent a whole summer on a house boat with my uncle. Fishing n Snorkeling all over Indian Key n Alligator Reef.. What a Gorgeous paradise
yes it is
I want one
We loved Little Conch Keys, was wiped out from a Hurricane 😢 so sad
We stayed in Islamorada 2 times when our favorite band played there and one night it was the coldest it had ever been. The room we stayed in was old and we asked if the heater worked and they said, we don’t know, don’t think it’s ever been turned on. Hahaha!
lol
Laureli's ? Like the mermaid with Frankie and Annette ?
Just kidding around guys , I think you have a really nice cozy vessel , and your wife has it looking like a beautiful home .
I was thinking about a houseboat for myself , only I need more room for myself and I've been checking out 75 ' and even the large ones 100' ,,,,, just weighing the pro and cons for where I live in Pensacola , who knows I might even end up down your way , I just retired about 5 years ago and still debating with myself .
Anyway ,,,,,, thanks for the tour and sharing it with us all . 🍻
What a gorgeous home ❤️
Thank you.....We love it....
THE LIFE! 😀
Thank you
Wow ,nice !!
Thank you!!!
I've been to Lorelei's a million times when heading to Key West and back. Mile Marker 82. I envy the heck out of you guys!
Very nice! So tranquil
Thankyou
Nice work looks very sharp
Thank you...
Wow! The new whiskey barrel sign looks amazing! I think Leslie has a new business making custom boat signs. Hmmmm …….
Watching all your vids and catching up on life in the Keys.
Awesome houseboat!
Thanks!
Man this is what me and my wife think we want to do, but the big question is how much was the slip, how did you find it, how much do you pay for insurance and do you have to have insurance. I talked to a guy at marathon seafood festival and he said this was the cheap way to live in the keys is this true.
it is ....Leslie and I will post a video soon on this
i was rt yep my buddy had that boat may still have it , we had a lot of fun on it .
awesome
Y'all living large in the keys. I lived on windly key from 75 to 85. Stop in Abels tacke box and tell Mike and Joyce I said hello. Nice video Y'all take care
Estes fish camp.
You are living the dream.
Thank you
We live in Islamorada too! We also go out to eat a lot. Square Grouper is delish! Lazy Days too. Habanos in upper mat is good too.
We really enjoy Habanos also....huge helpings
@salty bushwacker yea and we figure the price of a meal there really isn't a lot more than getting groceries!
We should meet up for happy hour sometime
@@sweetrydell yea why not?
I heard that Woody's is closing. Another sad day for progress.
Nice job. I have the same one in Marathon.
Good for you folks! Many years!
TY
I'm Christian so I try my best not to covet, but you guys sure make it difficult.
😂
I love the off boat area, special ❤
This is fine until a hurricane comes...then your Florida Keys view will be that of Tahiti.
we live in Tampa I have a 20’ Jet boat wanted the adventure of going to the keys by boat. Have you done it and can share route and places to stay on the way.
here's the link to the video....we took our 20' Key Largo from Hernando Beach to Islamorada...
ua-cam.com/video/AGGLT2CQIJY/v-deo.htmlsi=-NkjGYCUPS-t0pt-
@@saltybushwacker2023
nice video will try sometime this summer not sure about 10hr straight. Is it much longer on ICW. is there any house boats for rent in your area. My name is Nelson
@@nelsonsard9776 bud and Mary's rents houseboats
Very cool
Living the dream man. very nice
@@SGTASMR Thank you for the support
your transformations and work is awesome . we did mods on his also . we would go to silverglen on it memorial day and labor day
ty
Dude that’s extremely roomy for a 36 ‘ rig. ILA needs her own channel. She’s cute. 👍
@@shredct3118 Ty....Yes Isla is a superstar
Between all of your bills, in general!
North of Tampa? We live in Crystal River. We just left Islamorada and headed home.
we are close...I'm in Hernando Beach
Hernando Beach is our primary
The fishing must be amazing down there. What do you do about storms and the surges? And, you also just told the entire internet exactly where you live in the first 60 seconds of the video.
Fishing is fantastic...Cat 1 storms we ride out and bigger ones we run and hide...Dinner is at 8 :)