Great loop speed record attempt

[redneck joe]

So, I think everyone that wants to can keep up with this in a preferred channel.

 

[tphoyt]

Thanks for all the info Joe.
I feel like he may have a chance given his fuel supply. Either way he will have a trip he will never forget.

 

[redneck joe]

Read up on him he did an article loop and something else.

 

[redneck joe]

365K views · 3.8K reactions | Great Loop Jon Boat Musing as I cross the country by car towing my Jon Boat. | Robert Youens

Great Loop Jon Boat Musing as I cross the country by car towing my Jon Boat.

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[redneck joe]

2.6M views · 10K reactions | Great Loop Jon Boat I'm off! | Robert Youens

Great Loop Jon Boat I'm off!

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[aspeck]

Looks like he made it to Sanibel Island on day 1.

 

[redneck joe]

Sanibel has so many mixed emotions for me...




Latest update

Robert Youens

Topped off with fuel at Riverwatch Marina. The pit crew sprung into action fueling the boat while I got coffee, filled my water jug and used the facilities.

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[tphoyt]

I have fond memories of great fishing trips in the area in the 80’s

 

[redneck joe]

Hit a wall

Robert Youens

During the storms today, I had a blast fighting waves. But while running close to shore I hit a retainer wall hard. Motor kicked up, cowl popped up, stern light wiring pulled out, autopilot ripped...

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[redneck joe]

558K views · 7.8K reactions | GL Jon Boat Bomb Cyclone | Robert Youens

GL Jon Boat Bomb Cyclone

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[tphoyt]

Thx for these updates Joe.

 

[FLATHEAD]

I’ve been following. He was kicking arse till he encountered the first obstacle. He now has parts of his boat held together with JB Weld.
Don’t get me wrong I’m pulling for the guy. I’m hoping he completes this without being killed

 

[redneck joe]

Yeah first couple days in and already beat to s....

 

[redneck joe]

668K views · 10K reactions | GL Jon Boat Police | Robert Youens

GL Jon Boat Police

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[redneck joe]

One swear word in this video

534K views · 7.4K reactions | GL Jon Boat Krusty | Robert Youens

GL Jon Boat Krusty

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[aspeck]

He didn’t get as far as he wanted last night, but still making progress.

The Lady Lor (the 40 foot Contender that is trying to set the record also) had to replace the helm the other day … steering went out of the girl!

We will see how this “race” shakes out …

 

[aspeck]

When he went out to the gulf stream he was hit by a storm and was traversing 8-16 foot waves in his Jon Boat! He said it was fun and put a smile on his face ... broke his seat! He is nuts! But a good-natured nutcase! LOL!

 

[FLATHEAD]

Definitely a nut case.

 

[redneck joe]

815K views · 10K reactions | Great Loop Jon Boat Surviving The Storm With a huge smile on my face... I addressed the unforecasted storm. It went from Ok to huge quickly. I was doing a lot of calculations in my head... I was going through fuel fast

Great Loop Jon Boat Surviving The Storm With a huge smile on my face... I addressed the unforecasted storm. It went from Ok to huge quickly. I was doing a lot of calculations in my head... I was...

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[FLATHEAD]

It looks like he is staying inland now. That storm must not have been as big fun as he said. Unless staying inland was planned all along.