Note to viewers: We had some scheduling problems and had to re-release this video . Some of you have already seen it , but others were messaging us to say our Friday video was not showing up and are we ok? Rest assured we are fine and still cruising the Bahamas … more videos to come asap. Thanks for the concern and stay tuned .

5200? AAAUUUUUGH! Just kidding. I've used it too, to bed some hard points used to hold a water ballasting system in a small sailboat. Love your vids, gives an idea of the utility of the smaller platform. Still have a hankering to sail so I'm torn. Love that you're loving the Tug. Sneaking into that gorgeous little anchorage is an awesome use of your boat especially given the wind tomorrow.

what a cool little anchorage! I know exactly what you mean, about the fiberglass flexing. Over time, that would cause cracking and eventually fail. Good move to add the larger plate.

I'm always enjoying your videos! Beautiful up where you're at!

@expeditionseanest

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much t Mac ! We always appreciate your comments ! Georgian Bay is a fresh water cruisers dream… except for the fog and submerged rocks

You are living my dream

@expeditionseanest

Жыл бұрын

Yes Doug, we understand! We are loving every minute of it and feel so much gratitude for our ability to do this.

You are asking for trouble towing a dink with the OB attached. One bad wave and the boat flips, the OB tears off the stern and there goes your motor. It's a pain to load and unload both, but it's the safest way.

@expeditionseanest

Жыл бұрын

we have towed the tender hundreds of miles now without any incident. But if we get up on plane then we typically deflate it and put it in the boat. But at seven or 8 knots there is no stress on the dinghy. we actually prefer to leave the motor on as it drags to stern a bit because of the weight and prevents the dinghy from chasing the boat and following seas.

Videos are very nice. Round the corners off on the Al. backing plate, and use a non corrosive RTV instead of 5200, so the next boat owner does not curse the previous!

@expeditionseanest

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip Servo. What does RTV mean? I did not know that 5200 was corrosive. It is used in marine work everywhere.

@Servoengr

Жыл бұрын

@@expeditionseanest RTV = Room Temp. Vulcanizing silicone rubber. A lot of the RTV's are corrosive after curing. Urethanes like 5200 are not corrosive, however, that stuff is being over used and makes taking any apart later dreadfully difficult. Enjoy the new boat.

@expeditionseanest

Жыл бұрын

@@Servoengr thank you for clarifying that!

Great videos - my wife and I are enjoying the beautiful anchorages you’re visiting in GB. Would love to know where you found your stern line reel. Keep up the great work.

@expeditionseanest

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kevin . Here is the link for the stern tie anchor system we purchased.harbourchandler.ca/stern-reels/ . good luck .

Hi. Where did you purchase the rack for your dinghy motor?

@expeditionseanest

5 ай бұрын

We are trying to remember... I think it was from a marina but not sure which one. If I can remember I will let you know.

@marybethwhite5413

5 ай бұрын

@@expeditionseanest lol. Ok. We really like it and we need to do something. We appreciate it.

Здравствуйте. Ребята вы крутые.

@expeditionseanest

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much . Where are you writing from? I do not recognize this language and had to translate your lovely message!

@user-nq9pl6un4l

Жыл бұрын

@@expeditionseanest Россия

@expeditionseanest

Жыл бұрын

@@user-nq9pl6un4l Russia! Wow that is amazing!

@user-nq9pl6un4l

Жыл бұрын

@@expeditionseanest да. В России вас тоже смотрят.

@expeditionseanest

Жыл бұрын

@@user-nq9pl6un4l Never in a million years would I have dreamed that !

I was a Georgian Bay boater for 30 years. The reefs aren't dangerous. They sit in one place and never move. It's the silly moving boats that are always moving and bumping into them and scratching and damaging them. lol, sorry, was looking at it from the reefs point of view. People say I have a weird sense of humor. But seriously, if fog was in the forecast, my boat stayed put until it was gone. GB has claimed many ships and boats in bad weather. GB is the most beautiful place on earth. But if you can't see the beauty, sit back, have coffee or 5, and do some boat chores or play games with your family.

@expeditionseanest

9 ай бұрын

Totally agree with you Mike! This fog crept up and then burnt off relatively quickly . You learn to check the weather closely after this type of experience for sure.

Where are your charts?

@expeditionseanest

5 ай бұрын

Using charts on a small boat channel on Georgian Bay is not something we would recommend when it is foggy . Many submerged rocks are not marked on the charts there and the channels are narrow. Even the Navionics chart plotter is not accurate enough . Georgian Bay is some of the most treacherous waters in North America and not to be taken lightly . The other big hazard is small boats darting from island to island