These river trips via jet ski can be some of the best experiences! My wife and I completed a trip down the Colorado River from Davis Dam to Parker Dam via Lake Havasu this summer. The scenery cannot be put in words.

@TheShipsLogg

Жыл бұрын

I bet that was a great trip! How many miles was it?

@cperki1

Жыл бұрын

@@TheShipsLogg point to point is about 110 miles. We broke the trip over three rides. Leg one was Havasu to Parker and back. Leg two was Havasu to Topock Gorge and back and then finally Davis (Laughlin, NV) to the southern portion of Havasu.

@TheShipsLogg

Жыл бұрын

@@cperki1 I hope to make it out west sometime with my ski. Maybe I will do that one one day.

Glad to see everyone working together to help each other but wow that grass was awful. It’s worth it though as long river rides are the best. Can’t wait for part 2

@TheShipsLogg

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Well worth it! I'll be doing that ride again!!

Would love to do a couple of river runs with the Capt and the others, safety in numbers! Glad you were able to get your Buddy outta the weeds! I’m on the water in Ten Mile area!

@TheShipsLogg

8 ай бұрын

We plan on doing Tenn River again. I'll post it on The Ships Logg Instagram page when we do it

This is why you should carry a small paddle with you! Then you can clear yourself from obstructions without getting someone else stuck.

@TheShipsLogg

Жыл бұрын

Good point. Either that or a much longer rope than I had.

@ericbryant796

Жыл бұрын

@@TheShipsLogg Your local Walmart carries a nice plastic collapsible paddle for under $17. BTW, nice tour...Thank You!

Enjoyed this video Capt Frank because we love Chattanooga and Tennessee River- glad you cleared the weeds!🙂This trip really inspires me to make my PWC purchase in 2023. Thanks also for your prior video review of Yamaha vs Sea-Doo! I was leaning Waverunner, but now will go with Sea-Doo Fish Pro for iDF (Intelligent Debris Flow) clearing system among other Sea-Doo features. 👍

@TheShipsLogg

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like my videos! Also, good luck with the new purchase. I can't think of a better way to have some fun. Maybe we'll see each other on the water someday.

His face at 21:23 when he is about to slam into his ski LOL But that guy was clutch and took the shock of the bump!

@TheShipsLogg

11 ай бұрын

That was a little nervous moment for me but that dude is a skilled rider. I knew he knew what he was doing. 👍🏾

Hales Bar actually used to be a dam. It was flooded over when they built Nickajack Dam. I haven’t watched all your video yet, but hoped you stayed between the channel markers at Goose Pond Marina! I think you guys would be interested in The Tennessee River 600.

@TheShipsLogg

Күн бұрын

@@thomasgurley4608 I was wondering about that. I wonder how long ago that was. Yeah, Goose Pond was interesting. You definitely don't want to leave the channel there!

Another note on Hales Bar. If you go across the river from the abandoned power house, you will see the lock is still there.

@TheShipsLogg

Күн бұрын

@@thomasgurley4608 Cool!

Great video Captain Frank. I have Yamahas as well. I've wondered how that new Sea Doo Intelligent Debris Free (iDF) pump system works in getting grass out of the intake. I bet most brands get that feature in the coming years.

@TheShipsLogg

Жыл бұрын

I have heard that it works well in some situations and not so well in others. They have also had quite a few issues with the system. I'm sure that it will be perfected over the next several years though.

Another great video, thanks for taken us along for the ride.

@TheShipsLogg

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!!

Look like yall had a nice ride.... Nice Scenery...... i h8 yall hit the 🌿........ yall have to come to detroit when we do our Jet Rally in 2023

@phatjr12

Жыл бұрын

What time of year is that usually held?

What an awsome ride. Great job

@TheShipsLogg

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

Guntersville is a minefield especially in recent years because of the growing eelgrass. I rented a SeaDoo spark there in 2021 and had to unclog the pump probably 5 times in the 4 hours I rented it

@TheShipsLogg

7 ай бұрын

We did not have any issues in Guntersville but as you saw, Hales Bar gave us fits. We did notice that Goose Pond was really bad though.

@thomasgurley4608

Күн бұрын

That is why it is best to stay between the river navigational buoys in unfamiliar waters.

Good team work.

@TheShipsLogg

Жыл бұрын

We don't leave anyone behind!

@kkutube1972

Жыл бұрын

@@TheShipsLogg What do you guys use for group communication? Group chat, walkie talkie, etc?

@TheShipsLogg

Жыл бұрын

@@kkutube1972 every group that I ride with is a bit different. When we did the crossing to Bimini, we used marine vhf radios. That is my preference. Some groups are comfortable with just cell phones though.

great vid have a Happy Holidays

@TheShipsLogg

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Same to you and yours.

Who hosted/planned this ride? I'm interested in the next one!

@TheShipsLogg

4 ай бұрын

Check out the Lake Lanier Jet Ski Georgia group on FB. They are planning another one in early April.

Wish I could have made the trip. Thanks for sharing!

@TheShipsLogg

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. We will definitely don't again. There is a group from Lake Lanier that does it several times a year.

@smc772

4 ай бұрын

What is the groups name?@@TheShipsLogg

@TheShipsLogg

4 ай бұрын

@@smc772 Lake Lanier Jet Ski Group on FB

u may like it - i put a riva much more open intake grate on my 84 mph 22 gpr , def no grass gets stuck.

@TheShipsLogg

Жыл бұрын

I may have to look into that.

@jasonmekush5280

Жыл бұрын

@@TheShipsLogg only draw back is u run risk of sucking something big up. I think i got an oyster shell a few monthas back, no prop damage luckily

@TheShipsLogg

Жыл бұрын

@@jasonmekush5280 yeah, there is always a plus and a minus.

@gentleyoga4everyone

Жыл бұрын

Lovely scenery…great job working together to clear river grass .. looking forward to part 2👍🏾

@TheShipsLogg

Жыл бұрын

@@gentleyoga4everyone Thank you!!!

I have wanted to ski Tenn River for years, haven't made it yet. Glad to see your videos. What video camera do you use?

@TheShipsLogg

4 ай бұрын

I would highly recommend it. It is a lot of fun. I use a couple of different cameras. I have a GoPro Hero 8 and a GoPro Max 360.

When you fuel up are you able to find premium? When you can’t get premium, how does your Yamaha run on

@TheShipsLogg

Жыл бұрын

It is often hard to find premium when on the water. I often carry a good quality octane booster with me for such occasions. If you must run 89 or 90 octane, it does run fine but your fuel economy and performance will suffer a little bit.

Thanks for the video. Are you doing this ride again this year? If so, when and is it possible to join you?!!!

@TheShipsLogg

Жыл бұрын

We definitely plan on doing it again this year. We have not set dates yet but keep an eye on the Instagram page. It will be announced there.

@cmathai

Жыл бұрын

Having troubles finding the right instagram page

@TheShipsLogg

Жыл бұрын

@@cmathai @theshipslogg

So did you leave your cars and trailers in the ramp parking lot overnight?

@TheShipsLogg

3 ай бұрын

Yes, we did. Had no problems at all.

@stuartpeck8169

3 ай бұрын

@@TheShipsLogg I’m in Huntsville Alabama so I guess I’d be doing the opposite- Guntersville to Chattanooga and back

@TheShipsLogg

3 ай бұрын

@@stuartpeck8169 Yup. All you gotta do is find the right place to stay in Chattanooga.

so what brand ski do you recommend getting? seadoo or yamaha?

@TheShipsLogg

Жыл бұрын

That is a matter of preference but personally, I prefer Yamaha. I think they are more reliable. Sea-Doo does make a nice machine though. I know a lot of Sea-Doo owners like them for their comfort and innovative ideas.

@jimbo4203

17 күн бұрын

Yamaha outlasts them all

"promo sm" 💦