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10-11-2017, 12:56 AM
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Guru
City: San Francisco
Vessel Name: Speedy Charlotte
Vessel Model: Beneteau Swift Trawler 44
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Beautiful video of ocean crossing...
Not sure if this has been posted or not. Gorgeous scenery. Check it out!
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10-11-2017, 07:45 AM
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Guru
City: Seabrook, Texas
Vessel Name: Small World
Vessel Model: Defever 50
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Wow!! Beautiful thanks for posting.
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10-11-2017, 08:16 AM
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Guru
City: Victoria TX
Vessel Name: Bijou
Vessel Model: 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
Join Date: Nov 2012
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Beautiful video of ocean crossing...
Very cool!
Went to his youtube channel. He has some really neat videos.
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10-11-2017, 09:18 AM
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Guru
City: st pete
Vessel Model: 430 Mainship
Join Date: Sep 2016
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That's neat!
Now how many of you guys do that for a living, or did? Comments?
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10-11-2017, 10:36 AM
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City: San Diego
Vessel Model: Helmsman 4304
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Fantastic.
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10-11-2017, 10:57 AM
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Curmudgeon
City: Stoney Creek, MD
Vessel Name: Moon Dance
Vessel Model: 1974 34' Marine Trader Sedan
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Very cool. Thanks for posting.
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10-11-2017, 01:13 PM
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Senior Member
City: Ft Lauderdale
Vessel Model: 120' Custom, Cat 3512's, 1750 HP ea.
Join Date: Nov 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Seevee
That's neat!
Now how many of you guys do that for a living, or did? Comments?
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I did quite a few crossings on commercial ships years ago, but I was usually down "in the hole" engineering crew.
Since mid 80's have done way to many trips to count as MegaYacht engineer, and about half the time also do a wheelhouse watch.
Usually the 4-8 watch has the good sunrise/sunset scenery, but I prefer the 8-12 watch, have more of a "normal" day, if it can be called that. And the general rule is to get as much sleep as you can, whenever you can, because you never know when the proverbial "Sh*t going to hit the fan" and you could be up for days.
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10-11-2017, 04:51 PM
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Guru
City: st pete
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BerettaRacer
I did quite a few crossings on commercial ships years ago, but I was usually down "in the hole" engineering crew.
Since mid 80's have done way to many trips to count as MegaYacht engineer, and about half the time also do a wheelhouse watch.
Usually the 4-8 watch has the good sunrise/sunset scenery, but I prefer the 8-12 watch, have more of a "normal" day, if it can be called that. And the general rule is to get as much sleep as you can, whenever you can, because you never know when the proverbial "Sh*t going to hit the fan" and you could be up for days.
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Beretta,
Interesting.... how many days would you be away and then how many days at home? Suspect it could be hard on the home life.... or glamorous with a girl in every port....
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10-11-2017, 05:54 PM
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Senior Member
City: Carrollton, Va
Join Date: Sep 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Seevee
That's neat!
Now how many of you guys do that for a living, or did? Comments?
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I do it now.
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10-11-2017, 06:44 PM
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Guru
City: Cleveland
Vessel Name: Irishland
Vessel Model: Chris Craft Corinthian 380
Join Date: Mar 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Seevee
That's neat!
Now how many of you guys do that for a living, or did? Comments?
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I worked on the Ore Boats and my Grandfather was a Capt. That was a really great video. Some of the night shots reminds me of cruising the Great Lakes at night when the sky is so clear and the stars are beaming brightly. It's true a wonderful sight.
Thanks for posting the video Mr. M. 
H.
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10-11-2017, 07:14 PM
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Guru
City: San Diego
Vessel Model: Helmsman 4304
Join Date: May 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Seevee
That's neat!
Now how many of you guys do that for a living, or did? Comments?
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The video brought back great memories because I visited all of those places except for Sri Lanka, but I only have a few old photos and no videos.
3rd Asst. Engineer, steam plants, and never sailed on a diesel. High pressure, superheated steam can be a dangerous thing.
We were able to spend a few days in port back then when I was on break bulk, and even the older tankers but as noted in the video, these containerships are in and out in about 13 hours. I would think that would be the hardest part for me if I had stayed in.
A great way to see the world, and it taught me to appreciate the opportunities we have here in N. America after seeing some very impoverished places.
Excellent video.
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10-11-2017, 08:15 PM
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Guru
City: Boston Area
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 2,586
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I worked on a cruise ship for a few years....does that count ?
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