No 6ft seas visible in video. Is this clickbait or am I missing something?
@ericrenshaw1824
Күн бұрын
I sport fish the straits, and weather forecasting is very inaccurate.
@alessdre
2 күн бұрын
Hope you video serie can proof for my wife that great lakes don't have tooth and don't bite the boaters like she thinks😂
@jerryhunter5020
3 күн бұрын
Back in the later '50's my dad & I motored from Sault Ste. Marie to NY & return in a 14' Chris Craft kit boat. Weather didn't favor us along the north side of Georgian Bay. On our return were canaled as far as Oswego from where we headed north to pick up the Trent-Severn canal again. Headwinds and 6-8' waves forced us to shelter on Main Duck Island. Bad decisions made for some miserable hours manning the manual bilge pump - but some great memories. Definitely would not repeat!
@johnschieffelin3226
3 күн бұрын
Interesting video. Lumpy going indeed. I've found my heavy Boston Whaler 350 Realm sometimes rides best in rough stuff at a low planing speed, although it is not fuel-efficient at all. At least the water splashing over your bow was fresh -- I boat in salt water and in some conditions the salt crystallizes on the windshield, very annoying.
@johntursi
3 күн бұрын
28 minutes of the bow pounding through the waves, Really??
@curtbrown9702
3 күн бұрын
Great shots. Thats your view if you yourself was piloting. First person view.
@carlstineman274
4 күн бұрын
Some years ago I did the Welland Canal between Lakes Erie and Ontario in both directions in my 28 foot sail boat in order to participate in a regatta in Youngstown NY where the Niagara River empties into Lake Ontario. The difference in elevation between Lakes Erie and Ontario is about 325 feet. The Welland Canal bridges this gap in eight steps (locks) of about 46 feet each. The locks are designed to empty or fill in about 15 minutes. Going down-bound is a relative piece of cake as the water in the locks is relatively calm as they empty, but going up-bound is a different story as the water becomes quite turbulent for a small boat as the locks are flooded. Controlling a small boat in the locks as they flood can be quite challenging.
@happychildhood591
4 күн бұрын
Great video captain! I agree with you that being out in these conditions gave you great confidence in the abilities of your vessel. I took delivery of my brand new Ranger Tug R-31 CB during Covid 19. The wife and I couldn't find a delivery captain to make the two day journey with us from the dealer, Winter Island Yacht Yard in Salem MA to our homeport of Stamford CT. Peter Haywood, the owner of the Ranger Tug dealership and a highly experienced captain, agreed to pilot our new tug down as far down as Newport RI where we would spend the night. As soon as we got out of Salem Harbor, we were greeted with 4-5 foot seas, rain, and gusty winds. I urged Peter to turn back. He told me not to worry as the tug could take it and he as a seasoned sailor claimed to have been out in a lot worse seas and weather. Within 45 minutes, I got seasick as the waves increased to 5 feet with occasional 6 footers. We had no respite until we reached the Cape Cod Canal. After 45 minutes transversing the canal in much flatter conditions we entered the notorious Buzzard's Bay where the frequency of the waves increased, short intervals and very choppy. When we finally docked up in Newport, Peter bid us goodbye. I was totally spent and exhausted. Of particular interest, my wife never complained nor did she get seasick. We ran the tug from the lower station all the way with the heat on as it was March. The tug never complained nor did she ever moan nor groan. She was solid, and certainly could take more than I could. The next day we found ourselves a delivery captain to come with us, departed early and again got beat up, although not quite as badly. We eventually made it to Long Island Sound NY where the land mass somewhat shielded us from the wind and the seas dropped down to about 2-3 feet. This trip gave me great confidence in my boat. Three seasons later, I have not forgotten that journey and am still very happy with my Ranger Tug..!
@johndavidson9719
4 күн бұрын
These seas are a basic chop on the New England coast. I agree with hawkdsl, big waves and weather is fun as heck.
@hawkdsl
4 күн бұрын
Big waves and weather is fun as heck.
@curtbrown9702
3 күн бұрын
Yes in deed. Good vid but to much drama. Stay at home and sit in your pool. This guy is a GLASS BOATER. still good vid, much enjoyed, but not the moaning about 2-3-4 ft waves.
@maxsparks5183
3 күн бұрын
Especially when you think you are able to handle whatever the seas throw your way…..😖 You’re an idiot. I just hope when your day comes you don’t take other people with you.
@cliffcohen6517
4 күн бұрын
Been there done that! All is well until that famous left Turn!😂
@yelyab1
4 күн бұрын
You would think that with the name of the boat it would have incorporated a flared front that throw the waves side ways and helps keep passengers dry, or less wet. I’ve been in this crap in a go fast boat that does not keep you dry and going slow is not it’s forte. My son and I had to switch off drivers every 15 minutes it was so tedious. We had to navigate each wave until we could take shelter short of our destination. The small craft advisory that got posted as we left on our trip said the waves were 6 to 10 feet. They looked like mountains. Never again.
@Richard-od7yd
4 күн бұрын
I'm an old Navy Boatswains Mate and 6' seas sound downright calm !!
@robertlivingston1634
4 күн бұрын
Funny thing about video or pictures of waves you really can't tell what you're looking at, when I was in the navy I took pictures of massive waves in the Pacific and when I got the film developed I had pictures of billions of gallons of water, looked like standing on the beach of lake Michigan, nothing to really give reference to size.
@MillennialAfloat
4 күн бұрын
That’s very true. When I was looking at the footage of the day later on I thought it wasn’t looking as wild as it was that day! Waves don’t come across well in video. Being high up on a ship doesn’t really help the perspective.
@karikarr6377
5 күн бұрын
Was this on Tuesday the 16th by any chance? We departed Frankfort heading north that day with the same 1-2’ forecast, and discovered quickly that the forecast was VERY wrong. 😑
@MillennialAfloat
4 күн бұрын
I believe it was the 27th.
@wiscorj
5 күн бұрын
Lake Michigan weather Always interesting
@Sled_addicts69
5 күн бұрын
I live in sault saint marie mi
@Mach11976
5 күн бұрын
Good old lake Michigan, some days just wonderful and others hold on to your butt. It will change in seconds. Great job Captain 💪
@MillennialAfloat
5 күн бұрын
Very true! At least until that point I was lucky that forecasts were accurate. It was less than fun at the time but a good memory!
@Mach11976
5 күн бұрын
@@MillennialAfloat And your rig took it like a champ. As you said noisy when you're up on plane in those swells. Good job, be safe.
@lutherprince9304
6 күн бұрын
Great job captain! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@MillennialAfloat
5 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@reneeleegreco1603
6 күн бұрын
As soon as you turned, the waves were hitting you so excellent job navigating … boy that had to be stressful. I always wear my life vest too
@MillennialAfloat
5 күн бұрын
It was defiantly stressful at the time. I took a big nap when I got into port. But now that I have that experience it will help for the future! Thanks for watching!
@reneeleegreco1603
6 күн бұрын
Oh wow
@reneeleegreco1603
6 күн бұрын
My Uncle really drilled boat safety in my head when I was little… I used to roll my eyes but would listen. Turns out I’m obsessive about safety & checking the weather so you made me laugh. Although Gwen you said the forecast was for 2-3 ft waves I instantly thought 5-6. So I paused this video to type this and am sure you’ll make it alright
@MillennialAfloat
5 күн бұрын
That’s great you had an uncle that drilled that into you. Plan for the worst and hope for the best. Usually before this when I saw a forecast if 2 foot waves worst case would be 3ft.
@alaneee5273
6 күн бұрын
Another rough water strategy to consider is getting inside the wake behind a larger boat and match speeds. Slower, but smoother if your friends (or anyone else) is nearby. Thanks for the video. Always interesting.
@JG-wr1sl
5 күн бұрын
Great advice. We were crossing Lake Erie once and the forecast was wrong (shocker, I know) We ended up getting behind two other boats heading in the same direction. You could tell that the first boat was taking a beating compared to us.
@MillennialAfloat
5 күн бұрын
That’s a great tip thanks!
@tomtrenter3208
6 күн бұрын
Do you know how high the camera level is relative to the water line (at, above, below)?
@MillennialAfloat
6 күн бұрын
I would estimate about 8-10 ft above the water its on the radar mast and its almost at the highest point on the boat.
@NIN34
6 күн бұрын
The Tug took it like a champion, you had nothing to worry about.
@MillennialAfloat
6 күн бұрын
It was defiantly able to handle the conditions well. At one point I was feeling seasickness coming on but thankfully it passed.
@Rev1Kev
6 күн бұрын
Great video, yea getting caught in those rough seas can be mentally exhausting. I’m planning a cross Lake Michigan trip next month, from Charlevoix, to Manistque, then down to the Door Peninsula to Sturgeon Bay and then back to Charlevoix, doing this trip solo in my 24 foot Sea Ray
@MillennialAfloat
6 күн бұрын
OH wow that sounds like quite the adventure! Charlevoix to Manistique is a long crossing. Are you planning on stopping at Beaver Island or doing a straight shot? Door county is a great place to boat! My personal favorite town to stop at is Fish Creek
@Rev1Kev
5 күн бұрын
@@MillennialAfloat yes I’m going direct Charleroi to Manistque, crossing just below Beaver Island. Good to know about Fish Creek, that is one of my planned stops.
@SirAdamMeek
6 күн бұрын
You aren't a very dedicated KZitemr... ANYTHING for the fans, except change batteries in rough seas LOL Great video, Thank you!
@MillennialAfloat
6 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching! I think I have a better camera setup this year so I wont have to risk my life to change the battery anymore lol. It should give better views as well
@NIN34
12 күн бұрын
i would of approached, horn signaled and went around
@NIN34
12 күн бұрын
Hard to tell which freighter that was but it is one of the 1000' Vessels built at Bay shipbuilding
@mikerotch1135
19 күн бұрын
It looks like an arksen but I can't be sure
@kriegner
26 күн бұрын
Curious if you have trailered your RT27, if so how was that? What kind of truck would tow it comfortably?
@MillennialAfloat
8 күн бұрын
I have never trailer it myself. It does have a trailer used for winter storage. but I cant give any input on what would be good for towing sorry.
@Rev1Kev
27 күн бұрын
I’m watching this video onboard my boat, at Mackinaw city marina, heading to beaver island in the morning . Enjoying your travels
@MillennialAfloat
27 күн бұрын
That's great! Its defiantly a fun run on that path. checkout the Abandoned Lighthouse on your way if you haven't been that way before!
@Rev1Kev
26 күн бұрын
@@MillennialAfloat oh yes, I do that trip at least once a year, have to always check out Wagushance and make sure it’s still standing, I also check out Grays Reef and White Shoal along the way and returning
@JG-wr1sl
27 күн бұрын
This is a great series. Thanks for putting it together.
@MillennialAfloat
27 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@FlaGolfer
27 күн бұрын
Arksen 85 maybe?
@Drewniversal
27 күн бұрын
Circa marine I think
@ea-lu4ps
27 күн бұрын
Looks like a FPB/Daschew to me but can’t be sure
@RascalBoat
17 күн бұрын
World cruisers the Dashews designed and built these after switching from sail.
@jdlestero
27 күн бұрын
Circa Marine 65, is the aluminum boat you saw. I like rabbit hole side quests lol.
@MillennialAfloat
27 күн бұрын
Oh wow that was lightning fast! i looked it up a 5500 mile range is no joke they must be designed to cross oceans
@SirAdamMeek
27 күн бұрын
Bring on the big waves!!
@MillennialAfloat
27 күн бұрын
I didn't have that attitude when I was in them but its defiantly more fun to watch!
@SirAdamMeek
27 күн бұрын
@@MillennialAfloat if I was in your tug in those waves, I would definitely be at code Brown
@reneeleegreco1603
2 күн бұрын
Let's not recreate the Edmund Fitzgerald ha ha ha
@aquaticthumb5193
Ай бұрын
If I owned Fry Pan Island I would sell mosquito spray. after all it is Michigan.
@MillennialAfloat
27 күн бұрын
Very true! I defiantly have to keep screens on all the wondows.
@scottarmstrong5273
Ай бұрын
I live in Wisconsin and I'm seriously considering a 27 or 29 ft. Ranger tug to explore the great lakes like you are doing and then solo the great loop. My question is running the lines through the windows when locking are the lines or window frames getting mard up?
@MillennialAfloat
27 күн бұрын
No they were not getting marred up at all. i only did it twice and the lock didn't pull hard on the boat at all so there wasn't any tension on the lines that would have caused damage.
@douglastate9829
Ай бұрын
We just took delivery of a new R27 OB with a red hull! We moor in Marion MA in salt water. The hull does sail a lot at the mooring, but we had a 32 foot sailboat that did the same. The R27 has a planing hull and presents a lot of windage with its characteristic bow. But heck, it is what many boats do. Great videos, BTW, and I enjoy your videos! Doug on R27 Serendipity
@MillennialAfloat
27 күн бұрын
Thank you! congratulations on your tug! I hope you have a lot of great adventures with it.
@reneeleegreco1603
Ай бұрын
yessssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you!!!!!
@gordo4559
Ай бұрын
Marine Traffic app will let you know about the ships you see on your travels.
@MillennialAfloat
Ай бұрын
Thank you! I do use that app and i also had AIS which also told me what they ship would have been. but I did not write it down at the time sadly.
@SirAdamMeek
Ай бұрын
Do you happen to know the Year/Make/Model of Nola Belle that was docked next to you in Detour? It's sharp!
@MillennialAfloat
Ай бұрын
Sorry, I don't know anything about it. it had older lines and I assume its a vintage boat. Your guess would be as good as mine.
@SirAdamMeek
Ай бұрын
You turned on the camera when leaving the dock! Congrats LOL
@MillennialAfloat
Ай бұрын
Lol, Yes it looks like I got lucky. hopefully it will be more consistent going forward but no promises.!
@SirAdamMeek
Ай бұрын
@@MillennialAfloat I have every expectation of failure LOL
@Rev1Kev
Ай бұрын
De Tour harbor Marina is one of my favorites, in fact I’ve stayed in the same slip you were in,
@MillennialAfloat
Ай бұрын
That's a fun connection. I have spent a lot of time in detour mainly because of bad weather holding me there for a week one time.
@tomegans858
Ай бұрын
Very good presentation. Looking forward to more.
@davidkern1336
2 ай бұрын
Terrific experiential share!, no music, choreography, drama, or other distractions. There is definitely an opportunity for this genre, particularly in pleasure boating. Although virtual boating is different from water boating, interestingly, both approaches provide a unique natural connection that is less emotionally asymmetric than might be presumed. We don’t experience this equivalency with typical consumption inspired boating videos. Note: We are curious if you have found your RT-27 will actually override auto pilot manually by turning the wheel alone? We cannot manually turn off course without first going into standby mode, else the helm ignores the manual input. We are getting different answers about this. If you prefer, PM Tugnuts davidkern Thanks for your effort! David
@reneeleegreco1603
2 ай бұрын
wow the view of your boat is gorgeous
@jrschantz
2 ай бұрын
I made that cruise in 2022. Cheboygan to Les Cheneaux to Detour to the Soo and return. It's a great trip.
@MillennialAfloat
2 ай бұрын
Cool. if you were in the area late July we may have passed each other! this trip was in 2022
@jrschantz
2 ай бұрын
@@MillennialAfloat Nope...mid August 2022. I haven't viewed all your videos so don't know the route you've taken. I have a vision to go from Mackinac to North Channel/Georgian Bay to Trent/Severn to Oswego/Erie Canal to Lake Erie/Huron to return.
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