A Sad Goodbye

[@joeybagadonuts3471]

Tim you probably will never see this but I want to write this anyway. I have NO experience as a commercial mariner....I DID get my "6-pack" license in 1984 and owned boats for 35 years. I love your channel. I grew up on the Elizabeth,NJ and Carteret,NJ waterfronts . I worked on the docks and worked with gasoline barges. I just want to thank you for a great channel. There is no such thing as dead air my friend. Stay safe. Mike

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Mike. I read every comment. 😂 We are a small community but I think we are making the world just a little better, one comment at a time. CUOTO

[@joeybagadonuts3471]

@@TimBatSea I'm flattered that you took the time to reply. It would have been a pleasure to work with you or for you. God bless you.

[@normthompson9588]

Your a great captain with the way you treat the crew

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you again Norm. CUOTO

[@henrymp6295]

Tim I paused at 4.00 because you carefully explained why more professional mariners do not post. I am extremely grateful for you and more grateful for your employer who allows you to present a line of work I have always been fascinated by. I grew up around a location where numerous tugboats worked and climbing aboard to experience what they do just does not exist on KZbin. Thank you and your employer for filling an interest gap. Happy New Year.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Henry. CUOTO

[@GrifFungin]

His employer? I assumed he owned the boat…?

[@henrymp6295]

@@GrifFungin No sir, he works for a company that tolerates his postings. The gist of the message Tim is asking is for viewers to respect the anonymity of his employer so he can continue to offer his productions. If I owned a towboat company, Tim would be a first choice to captain any boats in the fleet. If I had a need of a towboat, Tim's employer would be my first choice because of the tolerance. You can search KZbin and will not find these types of videos anywhere but here. Several creators have tried, but Tim posts on a regular basis. If you want to see another pro who has latitude with their employer, check out TheCrewChef, who is the executive chef on a charter yacht. Warning, you will be in the galley and not on the helm.😀 However, she is a cutie. 👍 (Sorry Tim).

[@ronnieg6358]

@@GrifFungin Even the company don't 'own' the boat outright, the bank usually owns most of it.

[@TimBatSea]

@@GrifFungin 😂😂😂😂. I could work 10 lifetimes and not afford to buy a tugboat. How much do you think Tugboats are worth?

[@gregorygilmont304]

Who doesn't love a river cruise, nice n slow.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Gregory. If you are new to the channel, welcome. Please consider subscribing. I try to post new content every Tuesday. CUOTO

[@tamarawalther4524]

This is my first time watching you. The long version is beautiful!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Tamara and welcome to the channel. Please consider subscribing. I try to post new content every Tuesday. CUOTO

[@normthompson9588]

Hay buddy you do a great job at both your work and your channel I like to make sure you no you well loved by all

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Norm! I really appreciate that! Thank you very much! CUOTO

[@johnnycrash3270]

The View from your office window Captain Tim is Ausome always changing . AH The great outdoors I drove truck through the rocky mountains of British Columbia for 27 years and loved every day of it " dead air is great " you can't beat the Beauty of the outdoors / freedom

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching John. CUOTO

[@bartpowers9972]

Very interesting video thanks 👍😎

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Bart. If you are new to the channel, Welcome. Please consider subscribing. I try to post new content every Tuesday. CUOTO

[@by4249]

Capt. Tim: Your "dead air" is the cake that the icing "maneuvering around docks" goes on. No such thing as too long of a video. Thank you for the time, expense and effort you put into the videos. And the quality of the aft camera is very good on my 26" monitor. Wishing you and the crew a Happy New Year.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and supporting the channel. You ultimately drive the course of the channel. So long it is! Happy New Year to you as well. CUOTO

[@grantleyhughes]

Agreed. That's where I learn the most.

[@DRNewcomb]

I watch many vids at 1.25 speed. Still understandable but quicker.

[@LadyMarie880]

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW WATER ---- ONE LONG TWO SHORT to you and your Crew..

[@TimBatSea]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@jord6477]

Thanks again Tim, have a great 2022 !

[@TimBatSea]

Happy New Year to you as well Jord. CUOTO

[@rockmagnetics1866]

Thank you and your employer for showing this i always wondered about how this job is done.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Bill. If you are new to the channel, Welcome.. please consider subscribing. I try to post new content every Tuesday. CUOTO

[@richardwest9054]

I know that you are winding town TimBatSea, but I like it when we get to see the entire journey.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Richard. CUOTO

[@williamjacobs236]

Captain Tim you can not please everyone no matter how long or short the video is . Another great video Tim !

[@carrisasteveinnes1596]

Caption? LOL.

[@williamjacobs236]

@@carrisasteveinnes1596 Dang spellcheck !

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching William. CUOTO

[@bvheide]

Frequent watcher, first time commenter here. Tim, I just wanted to take a second to say how much I appreciate you and your work on this channel. I have a small (to you) 35 foot twin engine vessel I keep on Lake Michigan. I have found the way you talk through your thought processes as you are underway, give helpful tips on VHF etiquette, explain how little guys can stay out of the big guys way SO INCREDIBLY useful. Not to mention all of the tips you give on handling in tight quarters (without having to scream at any of your crew--which my wife has come to appreciate) as, really, although the stakes are bigger for you--the forces on the boat remain largely the same. Thank you for doing what you do. Keep it up and maybe we'll catch up to you out there somewhere. :)

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you and welcome Brandon. That makes me very happy. Happy New Year. CUOTO

[@mikeflynn5910]

Right in my neighborhood, Tim! I'm the next county up- in Saratoga. Another great video- thank you for sharing!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Mike. CUOTO

[@actemple3282]

Excellent job Loved the blog

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Adam. CUOTO

[@James-seafan]

nice views excellent video thank you tim

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching James. CUOTO

[@joshuastrong3544]

Your a great barge handler and excellent old man/captain .thank you to your crew and yourself. you have my respect

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Joshua. Happy New Year to you. CUOTO

[@sandie062985]

From a old salt that spend 22 grease in the Navy and working on propulsion systems and I love it . You and your videos keep me going .God Bless and fair wind and flowing seas 🙏🙏🙏

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for your service Bob. Happy New Year and thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@te01guy]

Cavitation is a fascinating subject with serious physics behind it. I am a hydraulics engineer, and have seen valves and piping eroded away from the inside from the energy created by the tiny bubbles collapsing. There is another interesting phenomenon called “sono-luminescence” where when the bubbles collapse, they give off a purplish glow. Have some colleagues who ran an experiment showing this with a hydraulic circuit in a Lexan body and the glow is visible. I think they put the video on KZbin somewhere. They brag about creating their hydraulic lightbulb. Really enjoy everything you share with us. Happy Holidays

[@TimBatSea]

WOW Brian! That is amazing! I have sworn at certain times that the quick water behind the tug had a slight blueish glow. I didn't realize it was more than my imagination! Very cool! Thank you for watching and Happy New Year. CUOTO

[@paulbearman4653]

Love your 'dead air' please keep it in. Wishing you a happy New Year and thanks for this Christmas vlog. CUOTO.

[@TimBatSea]

Happy New Year Paul and thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@alejandrayalanbowman367]

Hi from Southern Spain. Thank you, that was very interesting. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@TimBatSea]

Felicidades Alejandra. Thank you for watching from my favorite country, España. CUOTO

[@itmeng]

Great view of my old crew/rowing stomping grounds from college. Our boathouse was not too far from where you are/were. Merry Christmas and happy new year.

[@TimBatSea]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@johnmurphy6366]

Wishing you and the crew a safe,happy,New Year.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much John. Happy New Year to you as well. CUOTO

[@james94582]

That darn cutlass bearing causing all that shaking... I kid I kid... Love the videos and the information that most dont/won't know... Unless they're in the industry... I think it's awesome to see someone mentoring and helping advance someone's career, keep it up, Tim!!

[@TimBatSea]

Happy New Year James. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@lesterwicklein717]

thanks for vids always enjoyable CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Lester. CUOTO

[@chrischesley9257]

It was either 45 or 46 years ago, as an Apprentice Mate, I left that dock (or one nearby), my first winter of a career at sea. I had one of the coldest night cargo watches ever and I still remember the sound of the ice cakes going by in the river to this day. Now a (retired) Master Mariner and pilot, this took me back to memories of days long gone. Thanks for the memories and Happy New Year.

[@TimBatSea]

Welcome aboard Cap. Please consider subscribing. I try to post new content every Tuesday. Happy New Year. CUOTO

[@frankedwards5951]

love all your videos. Great job

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Frank. CUOTO

[@roshenk]

that shaking and wobbling is music to my ears!!it is a reminder that the salt is there and the sea is kind and cruel at the same time

[@TimBatSea]

Well said! Thank you for watching Roshen. If you are new to the channel, Welcome. Please consider subscribing. I try to post new content every Tuesday. CUOTO

[@hygri]

It's never dead air Tim, it's great to hear your commenary and musings during the less evenful parts of your transits - this is why we're here! All the best and seasons greetings, great to see your channel is flourishing - great community you're building here. Take care & CUOTO 9 (edit: really cool, you can hear the beat frequency of the unsynchronized engines on the recording)

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Jason and I appreciate your kind words. CUOTO

[@jesstill7833]

Hi z Tim I’m in bed with cake and a cup of tea and having fun watching looks cold out there cheers mate be safe ❤️🙏😃👍🦘🇦🇺🇺🇸☘️☘️☘️

[@TimBatSea]

Cheers Jess! Enjoy! Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@pwillieb]

Tim, you are so right! I am at home, snuggled under a fleece blanket on the sofa watching this video on my big screen TV and from my point of view the scenery of a cold, foggy day looks beautiful! :-)

[@TimBatSea]

😂 Awesome. Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@larsmeijerink5471]

Hi Tim. I'm watching your Video's for a long time now. I'm from The Netherlands and own a little 2 engine boat. I learn a lot from listening too you and i try implementing things u say. I find them really helpful. No matter how long u make these Video's, they will be alway fun too watch. Video's where you explain things to others its always helpful, and i think you're really good in understanding explaining of things. Thats a gift not everyone has. Tim, keep up the good work, I'll keep watching. Have a great new year, Hopefully see you soon. Greetings from The Netherlands

[@TimBatSea]

Happy New Year Lars! Thank you very much for watching and for your kind words. They are much appreciated! CUOTO

[@rayjennings3637]

Happy New Year, Tim, to you and your family.

[@TimBatSea]

Happy New Year to you and your family Ray. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@sandcrabronco]

The cold foggy scenery looks great from the East Coast of Florida while lounging in the backyard with 70 degree balmy breezes. Keep on tugging brother, make time for more SV Paquita and relaxation, life is too short to be cold! CUOTO!!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching both channels David! Happy New Year. CUOTO

[@RetiredSailor60]

I thought about getting a mariners license when I retired from the Navy in 2003, but took a different path. I miss some things about being at sea. I'm 3 years away from retiring for good. So I think I chose the right direction for myself. Enjoy your videos and can reflect back on my 21 year Naval career with pride.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for your service and for watching William. CUOTO

[@avalon235]

Thank you for making these videos. I was a quartermaster in the Navy and appreciate your great ship-handling skills.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and for your service Norman. Happy New Year. CUOTO

[@dungareenavy5970]

Cool Video Captain Tim! It is nice to see what my family did years ago in a now format. Thanks for all the technical info on operations as well.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. If you are new to the channel, Welcome. Please consider subscribing. I try to post new content every Tuesday. CUOTO

[@dungareenavy5970]

@@TimBatSea Tim. I wish I could come work with you. I have blood in those waters from 1900 ish. God Speed!

[@dungareenavy5970]

Wood tugs from turn of the century. Hope the river is faring well these days.

[@billmansfield309]

Fantastic news for Danny! We enjoyed his contributions to the channel.

[@TimBatSea]

Yes we did! Thank you Bill. CUOTO

[@JimBrown-k7q]

Nice job as always Tim!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@jonathanleonard1152]

You were about 10 miles south of me, in Troy, NY, Rensselaer county. Jet fuel is probably destined for the local International Airport, just a few miles to the NW of the port of Rensselaer. Those power, lines seen ahead crossing the river, come from the power plant, on the West side of the river and feed the East Greenbush substation, on the East side and a mile or so from the river. This electrical substation is one of two electric feeds for the Hospital across the street from where I live. With this in mind I can see, on maps the turning basin you will use.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Johnathan. CUOTO

[@michaellott3575]

Agree with the other comments. Grateful for the effort you put in for us. We can always fast forward if we wish to move things along a bit - our choice. Really appreciate the stern shots, nice to see where we've been.

[@TimBatSea]

Happy New Year Mike and thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@billvs6505]

I never get sick of "dead air" on a marine-type video - there's no such thing. I also appreciate the detail you provide in terms of maneuvers, communications, etc. Remember, many of us are landlubbers and can't get enough of these type of videos. Especially those of us who left maritime environments for deserts or mountains!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Bill. Yes, I do remember that. Thank you again. Happy New Year. CUOTO

[@marko11kram]

I like the so called 'dead air parts' because your narration keeps them relevant

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Mark. CUOTO

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

As the captain of a 18 foot starcraft I know all to well the shaking and popping of cavitation. lol. awesome video, always wanted to be a big ship captain, but for health reasons i couldnt be.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@martinmaloney6048]

Another great video . Long is best.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Martin. CUOTO

[@tonyf193]

Having the honor of being a quest on a few tug boats trips I'm always impressed by the forward thinking of every move as well as the particular personality that can deal with hour upon hour of slow movement... God bless !!!!

[@TimBatSea]

Happy New Year and thank you for watching Tony. CUOTO

[@MrCatcracker]

Happy New Year Captain Tim & Crew. Probably the best description of cavitation, steam entropy & enthalpy I have ever heard. Something that is made to sound very complicated by engineers, you broke it down to the real nuts and bolts of the science! As usual you make it enjoyable for us all.........Regards Tim, from a retired refinery employee from Port Reading..............

[@TimBatSea]

Happy New Year Barry. Thank you very much. That means the world to me. I really appreciate your kind words. CUOTO

[@jdhinckley1954]

Always a bittersweet moment seeing someone move along for a good reason, but hating to see them go at the same time. Have a good New Year Tim.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and supporting the channel John. CUOTO

[@charleybowman7038]

Tim: Love your philosophical observations ("Most of us are not good at what we love to do... or not love what we are good at"). When you run out of comment, please keep the cameras rolling. The Hudson River is beautiful south (and north) of Albany. Silence & scenery rolling by is therapeutic, especially viewing on a large screen. No such thing as "dead air" on a moving tugboat. Get that though out of your head! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@TimBatSea]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Charley. Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

As always, thanks for taking us along for the ride!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Wayne. CUOTO

[@tmpoland7641]

Tim B., thanks so much, and yes let it run dead air and all love traveling with you🙂

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. I appreciate that. CUOTO

[@susanallen1100]

First time watching you. Fascinating. Thank you for this point of view. I subscribed. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@TimBatSea]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you Susan and welcome aboard. I really appreciate you subscribing. CUOTO

[@rbu500]

I like your longer videos. Before I started following you, I would not have thought I would enjoy them so much.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and Happy New Year to you Richard. CUOTO

[@dhenschel4]

Thanks for sharing, and thank you for the instruction on cavitation - I always wanted to know what was going on there.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching David. CUOTO

[@robertsprafke9376]

Thanks for the video! Brought back some good memories from the west coast, South Bay of San Diego and the Portages chatter on the tug radio. It was a great life for a young man working on the water back in the 70’s. Here’s happiness to in the new year!

[@TimBatSea]

Happy New Year to you as well Robert and thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@conniedrumjr275]

Great videos, interesting

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Connie. CUOTO

[@tinkmarshino]

It is great Tim! Hot cup of coffee, snow on the ground, big screen (70") with a tug chugin' along the cold foggy river across on the other side of the US.. BEAUTIFUL! You think it is rare that folks are good at what they like or like what it is they do? Gosh, at 70 now, I always thought it was the other way around.. I have always been good with my hands and worked as a mechanic, carpenter and did cable maintenance/ troubleshooting for the phone company and loved each and every thing I did. I would still be doing one of those things now if my body was still listening to me.. This was Fun Tim.. thanks again..

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and Happy New Year to you. You sound like you have had a wonderful working life. Cheers. CUOTO

[@tinkmarshino]

@@TimBatSea it was my brother..

[@jamesterrill1938]

Happy New Year and good sailing! CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much James. Happy New Year to you as well! CUOTO

[@BiosElement]

Appreciate that you share your profession and explaining your reasoning behind things. We're always asked to put ourselves in other's shoes to have empathy, but that's neigh impossible without transparency and a fuller understanding of the conditions they're operating under. You're a prime example of what we need more of!

[@TimBatSea]

Happy New Year William. Thank you very much for the kind words. CUOTO

[@frritter8253]

Capt Tim, this video...and your overall format are perfect! We so much appreciate your taking us along - and the caring explanations you share... you're an excellent instructor. Wishing you a wonderful 2022!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and for your kind words. I really appreciate them. Happy New Year. CUOTO

[@deanlamberth0sbcglob]

You are doing a fine job explaining and videoing everything we need to see and know, keep up the good work

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and for the kind words Dean. CUOTO

[@TomLeg]

Grey boat, grey sky, grey trees ... bright and merry Christmas for you, Tim!

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂 Thank you very much Tom. Merry Christmas to you as well. CUOTO

[@zippo1009]

I´m sooo glad i found your channel! Will not give you a hard time making alot of comment so that i´m not saying something wrong....but i will try to remember and hit that LIKE button to help your channel. Thx for sharing...already love this channel, Sir 👍

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate that. CUOTO

[@KutWrite]

Hi Tim. Good to see you at sea again. I like the rear-facing camera. Hey, if the vid is too long, I'll skip forward looking for action. If it's not on the video, I can't see it, so longer is better than shorter for me. The turn was nicely done. You steadied up right on the desired bearing. We used some of the same twin-screw techniques on Navy destroyers back in the day. Only thing, we'd have been yelled at for leaving those hatches open underway. :D

[@TimBatSea]

lol Thank you very much or watching and make sure to have a Happy New Year! CUOTO

[@allencowgill5494]

My wife is watching the Real Housewives Of New York while I’m watching this. Asked her if she wanted to watch this wide me. She said we’re pretty much watching the same thing. Ha. Love the channel. Thanks for posting all these.

[@TimBatSea]

LOL!!!!! Thank you very much for watching Allen and Happy New Year! CUOTO

[@chucksmalfus9623]

Happy new year Tim, if people don’t like long videos they can always fast forward thru the unwanted sections, at least those of us that enjoy even just watching the boat moving and you talking and interacting with your crew and equipment can still get the content. thanx Captain. All the best to you and yours. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Chuck and Happy New Year. CUOTO

[@robertseanyates2934]

Had Danny on our boat down south. Fresh out of school. He got thrown to the wolves on that deal but he handled it well. He was a good ship mate the brief time I worked with him. Wish him nothing but the best in his future endeavors.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. Be safe out there Chief. CUOTO

[@waynemason3115]

Wow I like tugs and what they push or pull if I was younger I like to be in engine room keeping all in order wayne out.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Wayne. Happy New Year. CUOTO

[@Steve-qo4hi]

Tim, I’m curled up on the couch under a nice warm blanket greatly enjoying the long version. I feel like I’m in the wheelhouse alongside you. Merry belated Christmas and Happy New Year Capt.

[@TimBatSea]

Happy New Year Steve! Thank you for watching. Sounds like you are in the right spot! CUOTO

[@kevint.9837]

Glad to see your channel is doing well

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and Happy New Year Kevin. CUOTO

[@giovannibazzini1403]

Woahhh very wise advise . Yet another amazing video

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Giovanni. CUOTO

[@jpm1211]

I enjoy whatever kind of videos you make Captain, it's kind of like riding in the car and chatting with a friend. Thanks and Happy New Year!

[@TimBatSea]

Happy New Year. Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@keithh6582]

Enjoying the channel. My father and I are "dead air" fan's, so please keep them going. BTW, dad's a WWII Merchant Mariner, his brother worked boats for Moran, IOT and SONAT so we're right at home. Thank you and happy New Year.

[@TimBatSea]

WOW!! That's awesome!!! Thank you for watching and Happy New Year. Tell your dad that we don't get shot at as much as he did. CUOTO

[@waynebauer2770]

Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you Tim. Sorry to hear Danny left. I'm sure you will train another good one.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Wayne. CUOTO

[@stephenstange4194]

Tim, I really enjoyed the video! Now about that cavitation…… lol. Thanks for putting up with us! CUOTO (BTW, Siri on my iPhone now recognizes and suggests that acronym!!)

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂 That's great! Thank you for watching Stephen. CUOTO

[@erich9244]

Tim some thoughts for you. I would not ever want to put your channel in jeopardy, so thanks for telling me the 'rules'. As for the loss of Danny you never know what happens in life and your advice, kindly given, means more than you could ever know. I would not be where I am without kind people offering me their best counsel, and me be willing to hear it. Good on YOU for passing the wisdom along. Tim you constantly remind me that with age, comes wisdom, and passing that wisdom along to all of US makes US better. God bless and keep you good captain. May your crews never tire until the work is done! Merry Christmas and Happy new year to the best YT skipper I can think of !

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Eric. I appreciate your kind words. Happy New Year. CUOTO

[@LadyMarie880]

TIM, Blessings , there is nothing forgot, all can be apply to life, road or water.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Marie. CUOTO

[@stephenbrady3587]

Thanks for the explanation of Cavitation, this explains the scene in "The Hunt for Red October" whereas the skipper of the Dallas goes into reverse and a crewmember says, "Captain were caveating" and the Skipper states "Ryan, we unzipped our fly" Love it

[@TimBatSea]

One Ping. One Ping only.... 😂 Thank you for watching Stephen and Happy New Year. CUOTO

[@adamtaylor31]

The long format is relaxing to watch.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Adam. If you like long, you will like tomorrow's video. CUOTO

[@adamtaylor31]

@@TimBatSea I just now finished watching you and another tug back up to a cruise ship. I respect what you do. I live in Belfast, ME, our tugs work Castine and and Mack Point. Its fun to watch. I subbed and liked, by the way. Thanks!

[@pneumatic00]

I worked as a musician aboard an RCCL ship Jewel of the Seas in 2005. When we docked at Georgetown, Bermuda, the captain had to navigate between two jetties and then turn around. Anyway, in the turnaround process the cap turned that boat 962 feet long between those jetties with no more than 50 feet clearance fore and aft. That was massively impressive. Guys holding laser rangefinders on the bow & stern. Ship had azipods, not regular propeller(s), and of course bow thrusters. I always wondered if the nav system had some kind of turn-in-place routine they could call up to spin the boat on a dime. They did this a lot, but never more dramatic than Bermuda. They never wanted to back out of a port on departure.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching the. If you are new to the channel, Welcome. Please consider subscribing. I try to post new content every Tuesday. CUOTO

[@Mark_The_Mayven]

Happy Holidays Tim 🎄❄️☃️👍🏼

[@TimBatSea]

Same to you and thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@TrevorDennis100]

There is so much going on at the start and ends of your runs, and it is impressive that you can keep a handle on everything while providing commentary to the cameras. Multitasking at its best. I love hearing the details and reasons for the actions you make, and the forces of nature you are dealing with. You explained about using a buoy to gauge the tide, rather than relying on charts for instance, and got feedback from another skipper to hear what was happening closer to your destination. It paints a picture that makes it so much more interesting, and even educates those of us who take our considerably smaller boats on the water. Thanks for letting us know what to avoid in the comments. I'm looking forward to hearing about the new filming equipment you have coming.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Trevor. I appreciate your kind words. CUOTO

[@chrisallen1965]

Dead air, Not to me! Keep it coming. Wishing you a very happy new year. Oh, and get those cutlass bearings changed ASAP....😂😂😎. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂😂 Thank you very much for watching and Happy New Year Chris. CUOTO

[@briancuthill4229]

Cool channel. I have a newfound appreciation for your profession. Keep up the good work!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Brian and welcome to the channel. Please consider subscribing if you haven't already. I try to post new content every Tuesday. CUOTO

[@combatmedic1980]

Tim, maybe you should remind, or for the ones that don't realise , that your wheels are 8ft in diameter and at the tips is where the steam bubbles occure. CUOTO my friend.

[@TimBatSea]

Very good point! Thank you for watching Matt. CUOTO

[@kevinrasmussen8734]

Thank you for your videos. I find them educational and entertaining. And I like the longer ones (normal speed/real time). I also really appreciate the various camera angles that you give us. On your comment concerning occupations; I am blessed to have a job that I am good at (so I'm told) AND enjoy (driving a school bus for special needs kids). Have a great day!

[@TimBatSea]

Happy New Year Kevin. Love your job and never work again. CUOTO

[@mikeryan1832]

Merry Christmas Tim Have a safe & Happy New Year as well. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you Mike! CUOTO

[@mattcherry276]

Great video thanks Tim. Hope you had a good Christmas (albeit working) and all the best for the New Year. Re video length, I'd say you've historically got it about right. But if you want to fulfill other's wishes and make them longer then it is always possible for some to fast forward through the slower bits, as long as there isn't your chat during them which would be missed. Perhaps even say if there's going to be anything more exciting at the end and at what timestamp (might need to be a caption). Thanks again for your hard work. It's much appreciated here in the UK.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Matt. Great ideas. CUOTO

[@kevincollins8014]

I would just leave the videos long format. That way if some want to watch the whole thing they can and others can just as easily fast forward if they don't. This way we get the best of both worlds. Merry Christmas and as always thank you for bringing us along.

[@TimBatSea]

Happy New Year and thank you for watching Kevin. CUOTO

[@netrhyda8761]

Thanks for another great video, Tim! Whenever you're cavitating, strangely it always brings back fond memories of my wife and I at dinner onboard a cruise ship when the thrusters engage to shove us off the dock and the table is shaking and the wine in our glasses is making little circles. What could be more exciting, fine dining and getting underway at the same time! All the best to You for New Years and the coming year!

[@TimBatSea]

Happy New Year and thank you for watching! CUOTO

[@jonathanbair523]

I love seeing "Boat life" with the view from the water. I grew up in St. Paul Minn area, and as a kid though it was neat to see all that water traffic as we zipped by it going to where we needed to go.... Love seeing what you do, and thank you for the company that lets you share this treat with us... Please just let your cam's run, as the longer the vid the more we get to see of the rive side...

[@TimBatSea]

Will Do Jonathan. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@mechanick1000]

hi from th UK its good to hear the terminology is very similar to here in the uk makes things alot easier

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. If you are new to the channel, Welcome. Please consider subscribing. I try to post new content every Tuesday. CUOTO

[@jerrycann6374]

I understand why the vibrations occur, I am impressed the interior of your "office" stays together...

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂. It doesn't all the time. 😂 Had the upper dash fall down on me once. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@railroad9000]

Fully understand and support your deletions! Makes perfect sense. Those questions shouold not have neen asked.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Bill. Happy New Year. CUOTO

[@chuck7402]

I learned alot from this one! Thanks Cap't!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Chuck. CUOTO

[@rustygunner8282]

I enjoy most of your videos of any sort. I don’t expect you to ring my bell with every one, and when you don’t half the time I’m just not in that mood at that moment. I feel both your channels are more than entertaining and informative enough and I look forward to whatever you care to share with us.

[@TimBatSea]

I really appreciate that Rusty. Happy New Year. CUOTO

[@lewlewis8970]

Docking, undocking, and traveling. Three elements without fail in your videos, which are great. Your dialogue is so engaging and informative but when you don't have anything to say it's not dead air. It's traveling. Always a pleasure and I look forward to these every week. Plus an added benefit: if you're filming you always have an alibi if you need it. LOL Danny will be missed for sure.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Lew. Happy New Year. CUOTO

[@ranger2316]

Hey from Tampa-St.Pete. It's right at 80 degrees, sunny and clear down here today....this video reminds me of WHY I retired to Florida!! As much as I like the N. East, I don't miss being cold. Thanks for taking us along! Tim, we'll watch whatever you post. It's all fascinating to me.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. Happy New Year. CUOTO