Wouldn’t it be better to show you filling up your gasoline fueled boat with an actual gasoline hose ( red) rather than the green diesel hose? I know it’s only for demonstration purposes but still. Also you should accentuate the differences from a safety standpoint point between gasoline and diesel.
@Old-School-BassinКүн бұрын
At 1:37 you can see this Dock Station uses a green hose for their unleaded too. Like you stated, they should use a red hose to not confuse customers.
@dahveed284Күн бұрын
Do not assume that all green fuel hoses are diesel. I have personally seen stations where the green was unleaded.
@PhilbyFavourites3 күн бұрын
And….. if you only fill your boat up with 10 gallons you are wasting the time of everyone queuing at the fuel dock. At least wait until the vessel is half empty then brim it. Not so it’s overflowing… just keep regular readings and you will now how much the tank takes. Fill it to a couple of gallons, 10 litres, less than what you calculate to be brim full. Works every time.
@PhilbyFavourites3 күн бұрын
From across the pond for us diesel users….. If you’ve got a teak deck near the filler cap then chuck a bucket of salt water over the deck. If you get a spill then the the leaking diesel will flow off the teak and not stain the teak. How environmentally unfriendly I hear you ask. Have you seen the stains diesel can leave on teak……
@glasshalffull29303 күн бұрын
I wrap the diaper ‘over’ the end of the nozzle to make sure residual fuel from the previous boat doesn’t drip on my boat as I turn the nozzle to place it in the inlet.
@mikewalsh73183 күн бұрын
Good video, thanks.
@RStout593 күн бұрын
Fuel expands in warm weather? 🤨 not really. Vapor pressure increases but the fuel does not expand.
@blaydCAКүн бұрын
ANYTHING with a molecular structure expands when it gets hotter, including liquid fuels. Physics 101.
@eddiehaskell5578Күн бұрын
Worked in gasoline industry. Gas expands and contracts depending on temp.😊
@RStout59Күн бұрын
You are both absolutely correct. I should have said "not appreciably" in the context of the video. I look fatter in the summer than the winter.
@blaydCAКүн бұрын
@@RStout59 Keep in mind also: A tank filled to the absolute top or even close to the top may vent liquid which would certainly not be ideal at best. Rule of thumb: Ten Percent space for expansion in marine and equipment environments that experience rapid movement.
@RStout59Күн бұрын
@blaydCA seems like an excess amount to me. Not arguing. Is that an OSHA or similar rule. Trying to learn more always.
@kennak4763 күн бұрын
I like having the bow and the stern hooked together with one rope, that way you can flip the boat 180 by yourself- great idea!
@nick321413 күн бұрын
So what’s the purpose of a fuel the man valve. You should’ve explained that.
@FourRulesRacing4 күн бұрын
I like to run the blower while fueling but everything else powered down. What's the risk?
@openup80274 күн бұрын
How many people here watching off board all passengers when fueling ? I feel like our tight fuel dock is more dangerous than the boat itself .
@alexleimbach43824 күн бұрын
does anyone have the dockhands insta or snap
@Captdal4 күн бұрын
Wow
@javacup9124 күн бұрын
Great video. Jjust I'll add that on the "diapers" I always cut a hole in one, and place it over the fill location, so definitely, no splashes reach the boat , and no fuel in the water. A win win.
@dentalnovember2 күн бұрын
I keep the diaper for my passengers because they shitt their pants when I plane off.
@blaydCAКүн бұрын
@@dentalnovember Your supposed to keep the propeller IN the water at least some of the time.
@jordan0brown4 күн бұрын
It feels like we are living in prehistoric times refueling-wise. Fuel spills and drips can and should be and can be obsolete.
@d.z.74854 күн бұрын
How many of these precautions are needed for a diesel boat?
@Falney5 күн бұрын
If people don't have paper charts on board, they are dumb. Electric outage and you are screwed.
@boatus4 күн бұрын
While we generally like to be a little nicer about how we say that, Falney, you're not wrong. And we do still promote having paper charts aboard. The reality is that newer boaters have only known GPS, chartplotters, and nav software on their smart devices. Gone are the days of learning plotting with parallel rules, unless you make an effort to do so. I remember having charts rolled up all around the cabin of our boat growing up -- a good use for the otherwise empty rod holders overhead. While you can no longer order charts from NOAA, they are still available in a variety of places. In addition to being an analog backup when technology fails, they're easier to read and you don't have issues with glare off the screen! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
@cygnussailor6 күн бұрын
The comment that says "if the angle is decreasing you could be on a collision course" is wrong!!! It should be "if the angle remains the same you "are" on a collision course. It is the distance that will decrease.
@ciburton6 күн бұрын
Capt Sarah says "...if you're underway and there's another vessel that is on a constant heading with a decreasing bearing, that often means that you're on a collision course." That is incorrect. A constant BEARING indicates a collision course.
@boatus6 күн бұрын
Thanks for the clarification and thanks for watching.
@blake35196 күн бұрын
I have Rule 1100 automatic. I noticed the bilge filled up after a rain and it didnt automatically kick on and the switch wouldnt turn it on. I pulled it off the base and gave it a tap and it kicked right on and seems to be working fine. Should I replace it?
@boatus6 күн бұрын
Hey Blake. Bilge pumps (and automatic switches) are inexpensive inexpensive and not that difficult to change out. If there's any question, I'd swtich one or both out. If you need assistance, we have some videos to help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5SWe2afidV9hNksi=YiCvykOxLQM4N1Rz and kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2HQepVolsuFh68si=_erR5FaAtW1YGBAY.
@rommel-7776 күн бұрын
Boating in N.J. it is critical to follow these steps. I wish I could be as attentive in other parts of my life as I am when I am boating 😂 Lakes are crowded, so is the bay, always be ready. Be safe all and God Bless!
@boatus6 күн бұрын
You are so right, Rommel -- and it's not just in NJ. Any body of water, really. Thanks for watching! Stay safe out there and have fun.
@Noobfessiona6 күн бұрын
Thats literally how your supposed to use a lasso anyways, your not supposed to use the small loop
@boatus6 күн бұрын
Correct. But we see a lot of boaters who don't know how to handle lines properly -- lassoing/looping a piling included. Hence why we included the technique (and others) in a video.
@JoeMarin8 күн бұрын
Great ideas!
@boatus8 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, Joe! Glad you found them helpful.
@ademtunc41358 күн бұрын
Life saver
@boatus8 күн бұрын
So glad you found the video and techniques helpful, ademtunc! Thanks for watching
@trayvo533012 күн бұрын
When is it safe to switch from neutral? Does it have to be on slow mode before switching?
@boatus9 күн бұрын
Thanks for the question, Trayvo. Before shifting into and out of gear, you should always throttle all the way down to the lowest possible idle. Thanks for watching and hope this helps.
@ShanieMyrsTear13 күн бұрын
Howdy @boatus, just wondering, would a PAN PAN call be for, say, smoke, but no fire? I'm trying to figure out what level of threat a PAN PAN call would be for.
@boatus13 күн бұрын
EXCELLENT question, Shanie! It all depends on the individual situation. Realistically, in your scenario, it could be either. Mayday is used when you're in a life-threatening situation. [There's smoke and people are trapped/incapacitated/need medical attention.] Pan-pan is the appropriate call to make when you're in a bad situation that isn't life threatening at the moment but could become life threatening. [Your engine is smoking but not on fire, and no one is injured or in grave danger.] Obviously a pan-pan could turn into a Mayday if the situation changes. If you have a VHF with DSC aboard, be sure to request an MMSI number (free for BoatUS Members) and PROGRAM IT IN. Registration and instructions are available at www.BoatUS.com/MMSI
@WestMarineInc14 күн бұрын
Great video, as always!
@boatus13 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching -- and for being great partners with BoatUS!
@jetlag475416 күн бұрын
Good ideas!
@boatus15 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, jetlag!
@DBSK4TY16 күн бұрын
Don't have oxy clean. Can I use comet?
@boatus15 күн бұрын
Thanks for the great question! We would recommend against that for a couple reasons, DBSK4TY. The biggest reason is that Comet contains bleach. Bleach will destroy the stitching in your vinyls. The second reason we recommend using something else is because bleach is highly toxic to aquatic organisms. While a large amount of just about anything can be toxic, there are other products out there that are safer for our waterways. A few years ago, our BoatUS Foundation put "green" cleaners to the test -- both in terms of toxicity, as determined by a University of Maryland laboratory, and effectiveness: www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2019/august/boatus-foundation-puts-green-boat-cleaners-to-the-test
@carlosenrrique776116 күн бұрын
Nice
@boatus15 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, Carlos! If you have a gelcoat project, we recommend watching our gelcoat repair playlist for other repair methods and techniques based on the location and depth of the repair. We also answer some common questions and show some helpful hacks: kzbin.info/aero/PLSrVa8gUFaPwF4oz5H4JmSEkdlTwkCrYq
@gd351517 күн бұрын
It’s always great when the elements are working in your favor!
@boatus15 күн бұрын
100%! We realize that's rarely the case though. Make sure to subscribe -- we are hoping to have some coming out later this year or early next on docking with wind and current.
@AsaNaga-k9u18 күн бұрын
Instructions unclear
@boatus15 күн бұрын
Thanks for your honest feedback and we are sorry we missed the mark. Consider watching the full video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIOskmhrlJtlpcksi=1gX-tTwpE9QeW0qO
@vparakhin18 күн бұрын
It would be nice to show how to start the motor.
@boatus15 күн бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion, vparakhin! We will add that to our list of future video ideas.
@kylej74118 күн бұрын
Yes. Fantastic advice. In the lakes check low in the water 20’ behind a boat for either a skier or an inner tube. I have seen close calls and heard about direct hits. 😢
@boatus15 күн бұрын
Very scary, Kyle! Those close calls give my anxiety anxiety! You're 100% correct: The SCAN technique can be super useful when there's a lot of traffic and/or watersports going on around you. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience! It could save a life.
@davecampbell194019 күн бұрын
I agree with others here. Single OB would be helpful. I would like to see more of the helm operation in the video.
@boatus19 күн бұрын
Thanks, Dave. We have one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXK3qo13brSir8U Yes, the slip is wide (that's what we had available), but it shows the basic technique. We also have a docking video with a single inboard. Just search our channel.
@markgkenny226419 күн бұрын
This video has errors and important omissions. To mention a few - bad practice to use flame-source to melt and likely to burn plastic, both crimps should be aligned and not like this video demonstrates - matching the size wire with the stripper hole making sure that no strands of the wire are cut - ensuring the correct style of crimper (and wrong style) and preventing penetration or damage of the waterproof coating - suggesting buying connectors that lined with heat activated adhesive - and lastly a careful inspection of the finished job.
@formulasaltythunder480619 күн бұрын
When we first got to our dock, we were told if you can dock here, you can dock anywhere .Not exactly what we wanted to hear. Strong south wind in the afternoon and only being about a half from the ocean right after a bridge. Crazy, crazy current. My best advice is slow is the way to go . Also anyone new to boating slack tide is a great place to start docking to get the feel of things if you are by the ocean. Great advice onAlways look at which way the flag is blowing too.If you are with another person make sure you tell them how they can help you when your docking before you dock.(example,hey Johnny if we get to close to the boat on my drivers side (starboard) give me a slight push off with this paddle. We have 6 lines or ropes we will be tieing up to) anyway have fun out there. Cheers.
@boatus19 күн бұрын
Oof! That sounds like quite the tricky slip, salty! But I bet you can now dock just about anywhere in any conditions without breaking a sweat. Thanks for sharing your great tips. No doubt our viewers will find them helpful.
@markmaugle459919 күн бұрын
Constant angle closing range is a collision course, no mater what the angle is.