31' Searay Boat Sinking at the Dock! Salvage, Refloat, & Finding the Problem & Temporary Patching

[@markcoveryourassets]

This reminds me how much I love boating and how much I hate boats. Best lesson I learned was cleaning the family boat every weekend after only two to three hours of boating. My dad also forgot to put the plug in twice, too. But for you guys and gals that live boating, here's to you. 🍻

[@bertelliott1456]

Very impressive effort! A good reminder to not have any more thru-hulls than the boat absolutely needs.

[@grasscutter88]

Close them when away from boat

[@HowToKody]

Been watching your videos for some time now and got me into towing/salvage work. You’ve got a lot of respect from the guys in the yellow boats and the red boats. Keep up the good videos Capt.🤙🏼

[@seansky2721]

A fine, interesting story, told professionally.

[@johnfisher7143]

Owner was renewing his insurance policy online as the boat was getting pumped 😂

[@robertkarl29]

Your video editing is getting better and better. Keep up the good work. I enjoy your videos.

[@TrulyAskew]

Closing up unused fittings is an easy prevention. Just because it hasn't been a problem doesn't ensure it won't be one in the future

[@atexan]

eXcellent work. Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@Treeplanter73]

Best day of a boat owners life, buying or selling. Ive owned 5, theyre all money pits.

[@matt.audiotech2370]

Just came across your Chanel, great content. We’re putting a few boats out on Kerr lake here in NC for Towboatus and I’m going to be one of the captains. Definitely soaking in all your content, no pun intended lol. Keep it coming.

[@paulkersey2179]

Nice save Captain.

[@skeletor8575]

I subbed just for the tech on that boat alone! Unreal skill to go with it gentlemen!

[@johnhoran9063]

Great videos, I am curious how many hooks have you had in your feet. I would imagine working in the flooded boats it would happen eventually.

[@zionmobile]

Soon to be lightly used 31 foot Sea Ray for sale on FB Marketplace 😂

[@robertahrens9481]

Just like new?

[@Michael-sq8sn]

Newer 31-foot Sea Ray only has 14 hours on the engine and generator. Just got professionally cleaned and detailed. Started just fine last month. Now it doesn't start. Don't have time to mess with it. Im sure it's an easy fix. As is. Willing to negotiate or trade for a late model pickup. No low ballen. I know what I got.

[@davidmontgomery1016]

Cute new mate!

[@CaptainRetriever]

@@davidmontgomery1016 she’s learning quickly too!

[@BondJFK]

@@CaptainRetriever I dont see any girl🤔

[@davidcat1455]

@@BondJFK Small blond. 😃

[@TeddyBear-ii4yc]

​@@CaptainRetriever you'll have less trouble with 4 legs than 2! 😊

[@dr650dualsport]

Captain Retriever for the Save! So what is the next move for this boat? Out of water repair?

[@JB-bb1zw]

I love it! the fittings all look like nylon/plastic and ill bet every single one is original. This is a Perfect example of someone who knows nothing about pmc, that these nylon thru hulls have a shelf life and need to be inspected and replaced yearly as needed, this owner has got too much money, no maintenance knowledge and no f'n bussiness owning a boat, you shouldve left that sea ray pos on the bottom, youd have been doing the boating world a favor

[@DJ-zw8kw]

Great job. Thanks for your skills.

[@finscreenname]

Great work as always!! 👍👍

[@frankalbergo8120]

Very freaking cool, thanks.

[@RobertP-zk8vh]

they need to have like yearly boat inspections

[@ScooterTraveler]

That was really interesting to watch I don't even have a boat yet and I thought that was cool. but I do have a couple questions. what were the white things that you threw on top of the flooded area they look like towels? would an airbag have helped? And last but not least how old is that dog? I look forward to the next one.

[@CaptainRetriever]

@@ScooterTraveler new puppy 12 weeks old. Come-alongs are less work & cleanup so we prefer over lift bags. White towels are oil absorbent pads, they’re still white which means they didn’t absorb much, they soak it up oil & fuel well if there’s enough in the water.

[@michaelalbert8474]

That slip was a bit narrow for the boat. A simple board used to prevent the boat from getting held under the dock would have been so easy.

[@RHaarFl]

Always bring a spare pump to a job 😊

[@Billy_Ruck]

Does insurance normally total boats when this happens? I know the boat itself is fine but what about all the wiring.. I’ve heard stories about it may seem fine but over time it starts causing major problems.

[@CaptainRetriever]

@@Billy_Ruck yeah unless I had sentimental value Id probably try to total it out. Saltwater & electricity don’t mix

[@angelsuarez713]

I’m intrigued for how much was this job?

[@jeffmurphree2937]

I’m new to boating, so please I really appreciate your advice. Can this boat be salvaged? Is this cost effective or should potential buyers move on to something less expensive?

[@christopherort2889]

Cool video. Stay safe out there

[@jimpasik3942]

Exhaust boots come off all time!

[@s3a_cr3atur3]

Pretty work 🤘🏼

[@DustinKillyact]

Nice job!

[@fussa6013]

How much did the recovery of that boat cost?

[@waterskipilot145]

Ever had a cleat pull out? That seems like a lot of weight on those come alongs.

[@CaptainRetriever]

@@waterskipilot145 had an old junker 35ish cruisers yacht or bayliner one time that a midship cleat gave. Nothing happens just rips the deck, but I just take my time, and bag it if necessary

[@jonathanjuillerat9831]

What happens after a job like this? How do you get it clean and dry?

[@bsfishing7073]

😮kinda scary when you use the boat the day before and they was nothing showing up and just one night everything changed 😮this is why you don’t ever just be complacent about your boat you have to constantly check your vessel because just like this guy you could end up paying a very expensive repair bill always check your plumbing for leaks because that probably what happened here his hoses clamp slipped off and he wasn’t aware of it

[@larryperdue508]

I used to see a fire boat 🚢 on a lake I visited and it was a twin jet boat and the engines had some serious power but back to the jets it had water pipe that came up off the jet exit nosills and had fire hose connectors and where capped but when needed you could uncap and connect fire hoses and close the jets man could it pump water 💧 might want to think about that 🤔 might be something you'd convert your rescue boat. PS hope you read this 😊😊😊

[@coyboybc]

Watching this just reminds me of why I don’t own or want to own a boat! Do boat owners ever actually get their money worth out of owning a boat?

[@robdog1245]

Now I'm no marine engineer, but I'm pretty sure that water is supposed to be outside the hull...

[@navithefairy]

Really cool to see this, good job! Ever figured out what happened to the pump? Also, which brand of come alongs do you use?

[@CaptainRetriever]

@@navithefairy they sent us a brand new one, the owner took it apart & nothing obvious, and it works so IDK have to dig deeper..

[@TheCapthof]

Gas pump quit? Old saying "No faster pump than a scared sailor with a bucket."

[@stefanstefanik5343]

I think I’ve heard that from someone before 😎

[@dalebanty3703]

Just asking, what does it cost to do something like this

[@doug2078]

Im curious what the charge would be for a refloat like that ?

[@freighttrainjoe]

Well, let's put it like this. Boat stands for: Break Out Another Thousand!

[@stevensmall9398]

Do you ever come across gators and snakes down their? Just found your channel and subbed and liked. Watching from Lewiston,Maine.

[@CaptainRetriever]

@@stevensmall9398 most of our work is saltwater. It’s usually the stuff you can’t see that’s dangerous like Vibrio Vulnificus, or sharp objects underwater.

[@stevensmall9398]

@@CaptainRetriever I meant to say sharks too

[@chuckfrumunda1835]

Just found my new channel 🙌

[@BrianBright-c2x]

Taking water out of boat in pouring rain kind of like have bathroom shower outside and using it in a pouring rain storm ha ha.

[@BillWendell-y5c]

Note to self no more Harbor Freight pumps. So, who was watching for 'gators????

[@avioncamper]

Sadly, I bet there's a lot of these in Florida after the hurricane last night.

[@jamesbooth3360]

Engine, full electrical, appliances, mildew everywhere, .... Trashed!

[@SamCyanide]

I always call them Sinkray and Bottomliners

[@brianjschumer]

Fine example of a ghetto boat, all those plastic kiddie toys, lots of work restoring that boat, best off, scrapping it

[@seawench555]

? Why didn't pick up all the floating stuff and put it in a bucket, first thing I do, cause it blocks the pump.

[@hawaiioutdoors]

wow, Similar to an Offroad wrecker.... pull up on the wreck, recover, then show what contributed to the problem... awsum..

[@jakejacobson2999]

Is this on longboat?

[@Brandon-sc1fz]

Blurring the name but not the reflection was hilarious

[@CaptainRetriever]

@@Brandon-sc1fz lol I tried

[@scottroadrunner]

How do you work in your bare feet and not get hurt?

[@CaptainRetriever]

@@scottroadrunner good balance & carefully. Usually I’ll wear booties so they’re still flexible, but give some protection

[@kevkamo6289]

How much did this guy pay for your service? Not including what he will pay for repairs, just for you floating it

[@marshmellow3110]

What a mess. All because of an exhaust hose that wasn’t even being used. 😬

[@AnthonyTobyEllenor-pi4jq]

Get Bronze thru-hulls !

[@godsuno777]

Always inspect your bilge pumps……….

[@JohnD357]

That's some gunky water. And what's up with the garbage this guy was storing in the boat? It looked like a floating trailer park mobile home.

[@CaptainRetriever]

@@JohnD357 mostly fishing equipment, and stuff for working on the boat. Nothing too crazy

[@CameronPrescott]

The water is brown from tannins not pollution. Please educate yourself before informing others of your ignorance.

[@JohnD357]

@@CameronPrescott Learn to read the words before informing others that you're a douchebag.

[@mulletsmayhem492]

Not a single wrinkle on this dudes brain

[@kennethbrown8723]

@@CameronPrescott😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jasonswift7098]

Should have pumped the water out of the boat first to make it lighter to lift.

[@jomaralberto9337]

What’s the avg price of a job like that one?

[@2nickles647]

There is no avg cost or time. Each boat takes time to refloat. Just like an actual diagnosis for fixing a vehicle. Takes time to diagnose the problem. Next is the cost for the repairs.

[@DavidBall-v5i]

Nice blurring out the boats title....hint hint mirror image needs some blurring

[@krowbar23]

Big hunk of junk now. 😊😊

[@user-xv3zp8gl7j]

Lets make a boat with 25 holes at the water line wel be ok, fucken mind boggling.

[@indridcold8433]

I have never understood why Florida has the nickname, "Sunshine State." Is it to be ironic? It rains every day. It is hot, humid, disgusting, there. It should be nicknamed, "The Sweaty Soggy State." It is beautiful to see. But, it is a nasty place to live, unless you like sweating, stinky people, and lots of rain.

[@CaptainRetriever]

@@indridcold8433 January to June is a drought anymore on the east coast. Gotta love the heat though.

[@martinbarker5045]

I wouldn't want to be wading in that water let alone putting my head under it.

[@MSsearcher]

The boat is a total loss. Hope he had good insurance.

[@user-xv3zp8gl7j]

That boat is ruined id be calling my insurance

[@kevinaalberts9251]

Clear yer crap out!!!

[@2nickles647]

Who cares about the name. So what if the owners are actually known.

[@CaptainRetriever]

I just try to add it, but not truly necesary

[@gatecrasher1970]

another fool and his boat easily parted

[@Dzytzy21]

Video would be way better without the stupid music playing imo!

[@name-k7t]

Blah

[@CaptainRetriever]

@@name-k7t it’s just a courtesy, the boat is probably getting totaled out anyway, and name change if it does sell

[@name-k7t]

@@CaptainRetriever Roger. Cool!! You’re doing your part by keeping the name secure. I’ll delete this comment. But thanks for replying!

[@CaptainRetriever]

@@name-k7t i just added a blur in KZbin’s editor, less control over it, but should fix it

[@user-xv3zp8gl7j]

Nothin worse than the customer sitting there staring at ya i would of left the job

[@frankpetrie4235]

The boat you use is a product from silver ship manufacturer just west of my home town mobile al am I right

[@CaptainRetriever]

@@frankpetrie4235 yes. We actually have another in there being built

[@CaptRD]

Nice job!