38’ Fountain - HARD AGROUND!

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In this video, we're going to show you how we unground a 38 foot FOUNTAIN that ran hard aground. No matter how skilled or experienced you are, it happens to everyone at some point. If you spend enough time on the water, you'll likely find yourself in a situation where you need assistance. That's where TOW BOAT U.S. comes in. We are standing by 24/7/365 to lend a helping hand.

[@jasoncarter411]

Damn I bet they were glad to see you brother

[@CaptainCutip]

We are always happy to help no matter the situation!

[@anything.with.motors]

Those motors are filled with sand now, gunna need new impellers

[@CaptainCutip]

Very likely you are correct!

[@fodderfresh1869]

Couldn't go back out the way he came in seems like it would have been easier to then cutting a new path was it to shallow behind him

[@CaptainCutip]

Great Question! This is one I get asked frequently. With outboard motors we always try to pull bow out. This prevents us from breaking anything such as transducers or trim tabs that may be attached near the transom. Inboard motors and pods are the opposite. We prefer to slowly and gently pull from the stern. We dig a hole around the props and shaft. This prevents the props and shafts from being drug across the sand, which could lead to damage. Sailboats and things that typically have weak rudders we want to come out bow first because we don't want to jam the rudder coming out in reverse and risk breaking or damaging the rudder. Basically every boat and every situation is different and is a case by case basis on how we deal with grounded vessels.