I thought I’d only watch a few minutes but watched till the end.Nice!

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I think it’s the nautical music. There’s something catchy about it.

I live in the Fort Myers area and many years ago I went from here to lake Okeechobee fished and camped the night came back the next day in a 14 ft jon boat. What a blast!

I lived in Ft. myers/ Cape Coral for 23 years. I’ve always wanted to take that trip in my Boston Whaler, but sadly never did. I’ve moved back to Michigan 4 years now, who knows, maybe will have a second chance to accomplish it. Great video thanks for posting !

Thank you for posting your remarkable journey through the Okeechobee waterway. Rolland Martin probably waved from his marina as you went by, he’s such a great guy. People might not realize how massive lake Okeechobee is in surface mass, it’s actually the 10th largest lake in the USA. Imagine all the bull sharks and gators you passed by that were hidden within mother nature’s cloak. With today’s outboard technology this journey could be done on one tank of fuel. Love the Pathfinder by the way. Stay awesome guys! 🇺🇸☝️

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. We stayed at Rolland Martin’s one night for a room, dinner and fuel. Nice facilities.

I boat on the inland waterways in Ky & Tn. I take trips like this to Nashville. Down to Pickwick. The scenery that so many boaters don’t get to see. Cause there boating experiences are from the boat ramp. To the beach. All of about 10 miles round trip. Thanks for documenting your trip.

I enjoyed this video

The Warfield Bridge is actually Big John Monahan Bridge. I worked on building it. Thanks for sharing this adventure.

Thanks for sparking a wonderful memory. I’m a former mechanical/electrical installation technician for Hatteras Yachts. One of the last projects we had before the closing of the High Point NC plant was the completion of the redesigned (for ‘98) 60’ convertible. Final assembly was done in Bradenton Fl, where we installed the fly bridge and tuna tower. Launched the boat there and pretty much followed the same route you did. Once we hit the Atlantic Ocean we would head to Ft Lauderdale to make it to the ‘98 winter boat show. Thanks for sharing your ride with us.👍🏼👍🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸

Your boat leaves a wild wake , perfect ✔️

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

The Pathfinder is a Bay Boat. Its a cross between a flats boat and a shallow V hull. I can fish the flats for snook, redfish and sea trout in a 11 inches of water but also go 40 miles offshore for pelagics, grouper and snapper. Plus, I can take 4 divers and 12 tanks out for spearfishing. I’ve had this boat for 21 years. It’s been on hundreds of fishing trips, produced thousands of pounds of fish, hundreds of dives and just ran across the state of Florida and back. In 21 years it has never failed me. Granted, I follow strict maintenance procedures. If you take care of your gear your gear will take care of you. It may leave a wild wake in your opinion but I’ll take this wild wake makin, fish slayin, bikini droppin, party barge anywhere and everywhere!

@Louis-qi1gz

Жыл бұрын

@@stevesalter1138 Wooo HOOO ! I HEAR YOU .

Thanks for taking me along for the ride, that was awesome!

Thoroughly enjoyed your voyage. Well Done!

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Back in the early 80s I lived a short walk from Pirates cove marina. I sure miss living in that part of Florida.

Great trip! Thanks for sharing! Had no idea the Waterway is there...

Thanks great vid. Old friend from when I lived onboard the Karen-Ann on Miami River did the "Baby Loop" up the parts of the intercoastal waterway, Atlantic across the Okeechobee waterway down the Gulf around the Keys and back to Miami. Some people do this as a preview or practice run with hope and aspiration to do the Big loop. Big Loop is up Atlantic, through Great lakes down Mississippi, Gulf of Mexico around Florida and back. My friend Vicente and his wife found the baby loop a great adventure and once in a life time wonderful experience and enough to inform them that the "Big Loop" was not form them. For these undertaking you need a good boat, planning and time. Maybe when I retire if I go back to living on a boat I will do the Baby Loop and who knows from there, though something tells me that would be enough. With time on your side it seems it could be quite a leisurely little cruise for lovers of the water and the Sea very much NOT like getting on a floating condominium and stuffing your face or what people call "going on a cruise". If I remember correctly Vince's boat was a 30 something Marine Trader Trawler with twin Ford/Leman diesels, perfect little toy for that kind of game.

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Both those loops sound awesome!

Thanks for sharing this, we have seen almost all of those areas, but on land not on a boat, what a fantastic perspective you gave us, and it was so well done too!

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video! I am from Naples and worked as a yacht captain, you showed the side of Florida many dont know about!

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’m glad you enjoyed it. So true, a side of Florida not many see. I suppose that’s why some say ya gotta get off the beaten path.

Great video ! Was planning a trip on my pontoon boat from Sanford up to Jacksonville on the St Johns river, back home (Brevard) on the ICW. I think your trip appeals to me even more. First video I have seen on the route. The cool part is I can virtually launch from the boat ramp down a few miles away and have somebody drive my truck and trailer home, then take the ICW South. This really appeals to me. Thanks much for the video.

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Cool. That sounds awesome. Enjoy the journey.

Thank you for the great video. We are seasonal residents in Cape Coral, October through May and have been contemplating doing this for a while. Your video is kind of an inspiration and we are planning on it for the fall. Thanks again and have great and safe travels.

That looks like it was a lot of fun. The boat ride of a lifetime for sure and something you'll never forget. Thanks for the outstanding scenery shots. Hope you took the time to wet a line and catch some grub!

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it was a great trip.

Thank you for posting this trip! I'm doing an electronics refit on my 1977 Boston Whaler Newport in Virginia and hope to do this trip along with the Intercoastal upon retirement.

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

That’s great! Congratulations on your upcoming retirement. Enjoy the journey.

What a great video! I knew this crossing existed but have never seen it. Thanks for a very well done tour. Loved the map showing the crossing and the stats of distance etc.. Also, liked your answer to Mike Weaver below with the additional details.

Nice job! Really enjoyed this video. Hope it gets to more people.

I love watching your adventures! ⚓️🛟 Thank you for sharing. Your editing is great, btw.

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Super nice video. Beautiful south Florida water ways.

I did not realize there was a lock and dam system going across Florida, I live near the Illinois River and there are several locks in our area.

Thank you! What a treat!!

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. It’s interesting how many people have watched this video. I post about one video a month. They include things like climbing mountains, hiking around the Grand Tetons, high alpine trout fishing, ship wreck diving, etc. one video, the Mt Whitney video, actually has multiple rescues off the mountain. I personally consider my other videos more entertaining and interesting than this boat across Florida video. But for some reason this video is by far my most popular with over a hundred thousand views! It’s crazy. I’m not even a monetized KZreadr. I make my videos for me. They’re just my home movies. A memory video of a trip. I post them here for my family and friends to see what I’m up to. Anyway, I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Great music! Love this trip.❤😊

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

My favorite nautical music. I used it in another video. I think the one when I’m diving in the Keys with two of my sons.

I’ve made this trip, from Ft Myers to as far as Indiantown. It’s pleasant, if not a little boring. There isn’t much to see in between Ft Myers and Clewiston, and the locks are just slow. And of course, the Army COE built this system, and it’s the reason we have so many environmental disasters along the waterway and in the Gulf.

Very nicely done ...

Awesome video. I am a Miami boy since 1965. I never knew, until today that you can go from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean thru Lake Okeechobee. Great work.

@stevesalter1138

7 ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the it.

I didn’t even know there was a waterway through that area of the state! Thanks for the video. Donate for a Dream

nice video help a lot

@stevesalter1138

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome

Very cool! Nice job guys. I had no idea.

Made that trip many times on different boats. Always spent the night at Roland and Martins marina. Great tiki bar. Most people don’t even know you can make this trip. We always took the rim canals because of the size of our vessel. Much safer

@MaxQ2989

Жыл бұрын

Want to do that trip also. I believe its Roland Martin’s (the Bass Fishing Pro) not Roland and Martin the occasionally funny comedians. Looks like fun.

Very nice!

Pretty cool boys! Thanks.

Fascinating...

Awesome trip.

Great video! I've only been through the St lucie lock and have been to it many times. There is a park there and a little museum. You can also walk across the lock. Its interesting to see, easy to get to as its right off 95.

Years ago I left Sanibel marina around 7:30 am and was in west palm at 5pm in my 13' Boston whaler w/50 hp mercury

Wow, that was cool!

I did this trip back the 80's on the way to the Bahamas from Sarasota.

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Yea, it’s a great trip. The Bahamas rock too.

Dramatic 🎶🎵💦🎶🎵 adventure COOL 😎👍

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was a fun journey.

As kids we used to jump off the old Indiantown Bridge also helped build te Roosevelt Bridge in Stuart/Jensen started building Bridges when I was 17 Roosevelt was my first one. Cool trip you went on alot of history

Well put together along with great music. I'm sure it will take us longer than 17 minutes though.

I will do this trip next year, your video is really useful!!! Thank you!

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Enjoy the journey. Be advised, sometimes the Locks close before 4:30pm as stated on the website. If you’re going to be arriving at a Lock around 4:30pm, call them to confirm their closing time that day.

@Nostromosailboat

Жыл бұрын

@@stevesalter1138 Good to know, any problem with a 30 ft sailboat?

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think so. We passed several sailboats along the way. The Okeechobee Waterway is managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. According to their website the shallowest depth is 8ft. A 30’ sailboat has a draft of 5’-5.5’. So you should be good to go. Just stay in the middle of the rivers and canals.

@Nostromosailboat

Жыл бұрын

@@stevesalter1138 Thank you!!!

That was super cool to watch. Up here in boring Illinois jealous as hell.

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Boring Illinois! I’m afraid I’d have to disagree. Adventure is everywhere. You could boat from Chicago north across Lake Michigan to Mackinac Island or Chicago south down the Illinois River to the Mississippi River to St Louis. Both trips are approximately 300 miles. Not to mention you have a few state forests that are great for backpacking. Illinois like every state has great outdoor spaces.

Very cool guys..

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. It was a good trip.

I have been through some of this area. It is a really special place. I would love to do the stretch these gentleman did.

GREAT video👍

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This is excellent, never been on it , but looks to be a trip all unto itself rather than just a short cut . A whole other way of life . That’s why we moved to Florida it’s really another country altogether. Hmm

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

You are correct sir. It’s a great trip and another side of Florida.

@photographyinflight4183

Жыл бұрын

Another country? Let's bring it back a smidge. It's an awesome state to be sure, I've been here nearly 57 years and have yet to see all her beauty.

Your video was very cool to watch, I live on a canal right by the memorial bridge in Palm City. Maybe I'll make that trip one day.

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

You will. It’s a great trip.

Great job guys! A lot of native Floridians don't know that trek!

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. It was a great journey.

Great video. Very informative. Not from Florida so I had no idea you could go from west coast to east coast in same boat. How many travel hours to complete? My only request would be to maybe add city name to each bridge or lock. Thanks

Lake Okeechobee is no joke. Took a 25ft sailboat thru and got my butt kicked

They started to cut a canal across north Fl many yrs ago, the “ cross Fl barge canal”. Then , after millions spent on staring both ends and putting in locks, they decided it wasn’t a good idea because it would turn Fl into an island, and may put salt water into the aquifer. It was abound on in place and now there are two ends and no middle, and the locks were decommissioned, after they redirected the withlacoochee river.

Thanks for sharing your trip. Always wondered what that ride might get like. Curious how many gallons of fuel did you burn from west to east

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

45 gallons

As a kid I used to live in Alva

Nice job. Was at Mayaca yesterday. I wonder does anyone charter this trip? I've been dying to get out on the lake.

The music tho… #greatcontent

Should do the Kissimmee river and chain of lakes.

Great video! Where did you launch from? We are interested in trailering down from Panama City and need a launch and place to keep the truck/trailer.

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Our original plan was to launch at the Punta Rassa boat ramp in Fort Myers. However, that ramp was temporarily closed due to hurricane Ian. Therefore, we launched at Horton Park boat ramp in Cape Coral. We headed west until we were in the Gulf of Mexico before turning around and heading east all the way to the Atlantic. We turned around in the Atlantic, headed home and took out at Horton Park ramp where we launched from. After all, that’s where my truck was parked.

Great video! What drone did you use?

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Mavic Air 2

How long does it take?

How long did it take you from one side to the other? Can it be done in one day?

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

It took us 2 1/2 days. However, we took our time, stopped to eat at a few restaurants along the way. Stayed at a couple of overnight spots. We even fished a little. We were just doing it to do it. We took our time with no agenda enjoying the Florida landscape and engineering of the many bridges and locks. You can easily get across in one day. Just be at the first lock at 0700, average 30knts and be to the last lock by 1600.

Great video! What model drone do you have? I need one for the beach and that looks like it might be good for it. Thanks

@stevesalter1138

8 ай бұрын

I have two drones. A Dji Mavic Air 2 and a Dji Mini 3 Pro. Both are great drones. I’m sure you’d be happy with either one.

I didn't see the total trip hours. Roughly how long?

great video, thank you for sharing. I have some questions that you probably already answered... 154 miles and 5 locks each way, did you encounter any significant area of slow speed that slowed you down? Each lock will take you about 30 minutes to go through? I am planning to go from Stuart to Sanibel, can i make it one day if leave by 6am? Any recommendation on safety, etc.? Again, great video

@stevesalter1138

7 ай бұрын

Yes, there are several slow zones. However, if you are at the first lock when it opens in the morning and cruise at 30knts or faster when permitted and don’t stop to eat you will get through the last lock before it closes. It can easily be done in one day. The Army Corps of Engineers manages the waterway and the locks. You need to check their website for any closures. You don’t want to get all the way to last lock and discover it’s closed for maintenance. I would get the phone number of each lock and call them to confirm there’s no closures. Also, the website states the locks close at 5:00pm with the last “passage” at 4:30pm. It is true they close at 5:00 but if the lock operator doesn’t think he can get you through due to an extreme tide (a 14 foot lift) can close early. Therefore, do not get to the last lock later than 4:00pm. The time to get through each lock varies. If the lift or drop is one foot it’s significantly faster than if it’s 10 feet. Also, you may arrive right after they closed the gate to lift someone else through. If that person was going the same way you were going you’ll now have to wait for their lift then the drop back down to get you. There are variables that can make a lock passage take over an hour. Recommendations, stay in the middle of the canal avoiding the sides, bring a couple pair of work gloves to handle the dock lines through the locks, be prepared to spend the night on your boat if you get stuck between locks. What if a lock closes one hour before your arrival due to a malfunction. You might get stuck on your boat over night if you can’t get to a marina and Uber to a hotel. I hope you have a great journey.

I enjoyed this video, as I turned off the music while watching.

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

What! You should read the other comments. Several people have commented on how awesome the music is. To each his own.

@jazzbeau507

Жыл бұрын

@@stevesalter1138 Agree it is subjective, however I am not persuaded by the other comments.

Amazing! I Can't Help But Ask! The Fuel Bill Of The One Way Trip?

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

About 45 gallons of fuel one way. So a little under $200 one way.

@donaldscheer5206

Жыл бұрын

@@stevesalter1138 Wow! That's Not Bad! Thank You! Great Video!

11:35 Any idea what kind of fish that was? Looked huge! Great video!

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Could have been a Kraken or maybe it was just a dolphin.

Wow, I can’t tell which one of you two made this video but I’m assuming it’s the younger slim looking handsome guy!

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Naw, the skinny kid with the metrosexual beard was brought along to handle dock lines while going through the Locks. When he wasn’t handling dock lines he spent considerable time hiding behind me and the helm, curled up in the beanbag chair in order to escape the cold. The only part of this video he’s responsible for is crashing my drone into my face as I mistakenly let him take the helm for a moment and he ran the boat forward right as I launched it off the bow.

Wow, that was great! Thank you for sharing. How long did this take? I saw 308 miles.

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

It can be done in two days. One day each way. We did it in three days but only because one lock closed early forcing us to stay an extra night.

@timdye1879

Жыл бұрын

Where did you stay? Roland Martin has nice facilities.

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

@@timdye1879 Roland Martin’s and Pirates Cove Resort and Marina in Stuart.

I was wanting to do this from ft. peirce... how many slow/no wake zones are there, can you do it in 1 day?

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

I can’t remember how many slow zones, several, about 12ish, but none of them are too long. Yes, you can do this in one day. Just be at the first Lock at 0700, average 30kts and be to the last Lock before 1600. The Army Corps of Engineers website says the Locks close at 1630. This is not accurate. They can close earlier. Call them if you’re not going to be there by 1600.

Always wanted to make this trip. How much fuel did you use with what motor? What did you use to plan it and where did you stay? Were you set up for camping? Are bugs OK for that time of year?

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

One way is 154 miles. My 22ft Pathfinder boat with a 150hp HPDI Yamaha Outboard used 45 gallons of fuel and one gallon of oil. I used Google Maps and the Army Corps of Engineers Okeechobee Waterway website to plan the trip. We stayed one night at Roland Martin Marina and Resort in Clewiston and one night at Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina in Stuart. No, we were not setup for camping because we weren’t going to camp. There are enough hotels along the way. However, if you wanted to camp or sleep on your boat those are options. Bugs are bad at night year round depending on where you are. You must be prepared to deal with mosquitoes and no-see-ups. If you get stuck at night in an area where the bugs are really bad you’d better have the proper gear or you will be miserable! It’s Florida, a subtropical environment. A mosquito head net and a full body bug suit are what I had just in case but never used.

@Mad1Mike

Жыл бұрын

@@stevesalter1138 That is fairly impressive for a two-stroke. Thanks for the info.

@williammurray8060

Жыл бұрын

No see ups ???

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

@@williammurray8060 “no-see-ups” was an auto correct/typo. It should have read “no-see-ums” They are tiny flying insects that are so small they are very difficult to see. I guess “no-see-um” is southern slang for “you can’t see them” Anyway, no-see-ums” have an irritating and surprising noticeable bite for their tiny size. In my opinion they are worse than mosquitoes.

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

@@graphicsequip7863 One gallon of oil for a 2 stroke.

How much fuel did you burn on the round trip?

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

154 miles one way. One way in my 22ft Pathfinder with a 2001 150hp HPDI Yamaha Outboard used 45 gallons of fuel and one gallon of oil. So, round trip would be double.

@JohnAvantiBK

Жыл бұрын

@@stevesalter1138 Thanks

Do they charge you to go through the locks?

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

No.

How long does it usually take to go from one side to another?

@stevesalter1138

4 ай бұрын

It can be done in one day depending on speed any other factors. Scroll down to some of the first few comments made on this video. I answer several people’s questions about the logistics of the trip. Plus, all the information you need is online. Everyone’s journey will be different depending on which vessel you take. Go for it. It’s a great trip.

How much fuel did it take?

did you see any underwater hurricane debris that could have been disastrous or close call ?

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

No. There are some boats resting on the bottom outside of the channel that are clearly visible and not a threat to navigation. There were no significant hazards from the hurricane. More importantly, the Okeechobee Waterway’s website states the Locks close at 5pm and take last boats at 4:30pm. This is not accurate. The Lock operator has discretion based on water level change as it relates to time. It takes longer to lift you 10 feet than 1 foot. So they may close before 4:30pm. If you think you’ll arrive at a Lock close to 4:30 call them to confirm their closing time. Hope that helps. Enjoy your journey.

How was your fuel consumption? I live in Okeechobee and wouldn’t mind making the trip to the gulf.

@stevesalter1138

4 ай бұрын

I used 45 gallons of fuel each way. 90 gallons total. My boat is a 22ft Pathfinder with a 150hp Yamaha hpdi.

What's the height clearance? And what's the draft throughout?

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Maximum height is approximately 49ft. Shallowest depth is approximately 8ft.

@sparkyguitar0058

Жыл бұрын

@@stevesalter1138 That 1 R R bridge that goes straight up didn't look 49 ft high. More like 20-25 ft at most. Maybe it goes up more if needed. Didn't get a real look at it

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Your original question was tough to answer. You asked “What’s the height clearance? And what’s the draft throughout?” Over the 154 mile crossing there are 26 bridges, 5 Locks and 9 bodies of water. I assumed you meant what’s the lowest bridge and the shallowest depth someone would encounter. I was in a small boat and these numbers didn’t matter to me because I knew people take large sailboats with 40ft+ masts and 5ft drafts and others take 40ft cabin cruisers. I knew if they were crossing in those size vessels my 22ft center console wasn’t going to have a problem. When you asked your question I had no idea what the answer was. I simply googled it. It appears the lowest bridge is the Port Mayaca Railroad Lift Bridge at approximately 49ft and the shallowest depth is 8ft. But as with all navigation don’t rely on any one source.

@sparkyguitar0058

Жыл бұрын

@@stevesalter1138 Real good answer. I see some tall sailboats in the water in areas where I don't think they can get out of. Do sailers drop a mast to get in and out at times? Just a rhetorical question, no need to answer. I know someone would do whatever it takes to store something and whatever to put it back together when it's time.

That was not the Sanibel Causeway. It was the Mid-Point Bridge.

@johnmccreary1554

Жыл бұрын

Nope, The Memorial Bridge.

@johnmccreary1554

Жыл бұрын

I stand corrected

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Sir, you are wrong. Both bridges are in the video as well as every bridge from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean. They are in order as you would come to them. The bridge you are referring to, the one I call Sanibel Causeway, is indeed the Sanibel Causeway. The Mid-Point Memorial Bridge in Lee County is also in my video. All bridges in my video are labeled correctly. I hope you enjoyed the video.

@johnmccreary1554

Жыл бұрын

@@stevesalter1138 I know. I said so in the site.

that's the Caloosahatchee river

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Part of it. It changes along the way. I titled each waterway as I go. Read the bottom right of the screen. Each waterway is listed.

Is that where we are getting the red tide ? Think so !#

How about a wall to keep the snake migrating north.

Built the bridge in Moore Haven going over the Calloosahatchee on hwy 27 and did a rebuild on the locks in Ortona

The Okeechobee waterway is an environmental disaster that has an incredible negative impact on both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. On the gulf the frequency of red tide has tripled, many of the beaches are so badly effected, that people can't visit them due to respiratory issues. All the chemicals, nutrients and other crap used in farming is getting pumped directly into the ocean.

Florida was a special place once. I am deeply saddened when I think of what we did to the Native American Indians and their life with Mother Earth.

Oh and we rode ATC three wheelers across the Indiantown Railroad swing bridge

Is it fresh water or salt

@stevesalter1138

Жыл бұрын

Both.

Interesting to see - I've considered doing the Loop when I retire, so nice to get an idea of what part entails. Also, the music made me wonder if you were going to start seizng prizes along the way.

Thank you for posting your remarkable journey through the Okeechobee waterway. Rolland Martin probably waved from his marina as you went by, he’s such a great guy. People might not realize how massive lake Okeechobee is in surface mass, it’s actually the 10th largest lake in the USA. Imagine all the bull sharks and gators you passed by that were hidden within mother nature’s cloak. With today’s outboard technology this journey could be done on one tank of fuel. Love the Pathfinder by the way. Stay awesome guys! 🇺🇸☝