Abandon Ship????? Gulf Crossing 32 Nordic tug things go from bad to worse Captain and Engineer talk

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Captain and Engineer talking about winter Gulf crossing aboard 32 Nordic tug weather turns sea sickness engine failure trip goes from Gulf to intercoastal after 36 hours.

[@michaelgarrity6090]

That is one helluva wild sea story. It is good that you had a competent crew aboard, and I do hope one lesson has been learned: that a boat with either diesels or gas that has sat at the dock for three years, drain the tanks and get fresh fuel in them before getting underway. This is trip "for the books," that everyone on the trip will never forget.

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Your right the fuel should have benn polished for sure, but whats a story

[@michaelgarrity6090]

Yeap, after it's all said and done, such a good story is worth all the rest.

[@ThomasKuhar]

Diesels are SO reliable and simple. Before taking any trip like that, I would have the fuel polished just to eliminate that possibility since it seems to be common.

[@larrybenson3514]

Days like that just make you a better captain. I've been through some pretty nasty situations on different boats and believe me you learn very fast how to save your ass. Nothing like experience for a great teacher.

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

100% agree with you always learning

[@markbrow252]

Probably one of your better posts. Your aviator friend and yourself are showing us all the true grit and tenacity it takes to overcome problems and win the day! Peace Out!

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Mark thanks and James is a super stud just ask him LOL

[@terrymcmillan5105]

Thanks for sharing your adventure. If anything we all learned the importance of fuel polishing after a long period of non-ocean use. Sounds like something that should be added to an ocean preparation checklist.

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

I would be asking next time for sure, I had my fuel polished before I left on the loop and never had a problem

[@steveale0711]

What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger…

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Yes I agree Steve this is one for the books

[@phyllisbergh2133]

Great story/adventure!!

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ralphholiman7401]

It took me a while to learn, but now I know. If I get the slightest surge in one of my diesels. even just 100 rpm, I cut them off and change the filters. Because, it's never going to get better, and if you let it go until the engine dies, then you're going to have to bleed the system. But, enjoyed hearing about your adventure. Last trip we made from Kemah to Mississippi we debated on whether to on the ICW or cut across the gulf. We ended up taking the ICW and your video sure made me feel better about taking that very boring route!

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

I liked the outside but the inside is much safer if you don't mind the tow's

[@ralphholiman7401]

@@NoRegretsLifestyle , yeah, we were bringing a boat back that we had just purchased and I didn't want to take a chance of having a problem offshore with it until I was sure the tanks were clean and the fuel good. Otherwise I would have gone offshore, as that is a miserable ICW run. But, we even ran to midnight one night, just by getting on a tow's butt and following him. It took all the stress out of meeting a tow in the dark, just hanging on his rear.

[@AdventuresInMetalDetecting]

Holy cow! What an adventure y'all had. And you were in my stomping grounds too! We're in the New Orleans area. If you ever end up here for a few days and need anything just holler. I'm Roy Cobb on Facebook. Safe travels!

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Thanks Brother I appreciate that and may take you up sometime on that.

[@robcatterton8244]

Great report guys! Glad you’re safe. Thanks for sharing

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Our pleasure! thanks Rob it was one for the books for sure

[@boltactionshooter]

You guys were VERY lucky. I worked the oil fields in the gulf for 20 years and I would have told you to not think about running outside during the winter months. The weather can change to quick and get FAR worse than you experienced. It is just too risky in the small a boat. I have been on 250' supply boats in the winter where everyone on board would need to be strapped in their seats in the gulf.

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Great point! and yes you have short weather windows that close very fast and change quickly

[@bryankennedy9811]

This was a great video. I have an ocean delivery this summer to do. This very problem is on my mind. I'm use to similar issues so now I feel more comfortable with what I have to do. Thank you!

[@jameswilliams1547]

make sure the fuel is clean (either polish or take her out and rough her up to see what happens) and no matter what the manual says, dont hesitste to crack the injectors... thats what i learned this trip

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Yes I am a believer inn clean fuel for sure

[@ThomasKuhar]

Cranking an engine that doesn't start risks hydrolocking it.

[@allanfrank291]

Interesting and scary story. I am also a bit curious about the encounter with the fishing boat. If she was off your starboard bow or was "engaged in fishing", you are the give-way vessel. Under International Rules, the stand-on vessel does not need to respond to signals and should only change course if the give-way vessel is failing to take appropriate action. Of course after your engine quit, you became a "vessel not under command" and the other vessel becomes the give-way vessel.

[@jameswilliams1547]

your right, no matter where she was since she was engaged in fishing, she has the right of way... until we became dissabled, and therefore had right of way universally... thats the regs answer, the practical answer is that if a vessel is hailing you, respond. worst case you waste 10 seconds for a dumb call. they didnt hit us but i have no idea if that was luck or they saw us and just didnt bother to talk to us.

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Right once we lost are engine there was nothing we could have done

[@TheRemyRomano]

Tell us about what you were trying to use for fuel. I can tell you that I will never take a boat offshore without a wing engine on a separate fuel system.

[@nelskrogh3238]

Good that they can laugh about it. Murphy was working overtime.

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

In the end thats all we could do

[@robnee3313]

Dirty fuel! Go figure! Thanks for an amazing video

[@haroldconnell2973]

Love the story, well done

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Thanks for listening Harold it was awsome

[@dianeeckols4455]

Are you still at Kemah? Our boat is on the other side of the overpass at the Blue Dolphin 🐬

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

No we left the next morning from Borad walk Marina

[@gak906]

Great story. My favorite part is listening to braining storming and train of thought of men in a life or death situation, wonderful stuff. Hell of adrenaline dump and sense of accomplishment, Eh ?

[@mobilemushrooms]

love the banter between yall haha

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Thanks brother enjoyed it myself

[@l.mandemaker8604]

You did a good job. Regards Lucas

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

It was a fun adventure for sure loved the boat

[@darrylb4048]

Great Vid

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Thanks God bless thanks for watching

[@debbiewack9543]

Great story

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ChasOnErie]

Fun fun fun !!!!

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

We did have fun on that one, they can’t all be perfect 👍🏻

[@charlesredpath9999]

Enjoy your videos. Be careful with the FAA tho - need Drone Part 107 license to post drone videos on commercial Vlog (not Helo License).

[@jameswilliams1547]

you need at least a drone license, all higher pilot certs cover those privilages.

[@charlesredpath9999]

@@jameswilliams1547 makes sense

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

actually any licensed pilot can fly a done the 107 license is for people who don't have a pilot license.

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

correct

[@franbrod5080]

Get story thanks for sharing

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Thanks for listening Thank you s much it was really what happen

[@paulmichalke1405]

Are you guys hiring?

[@BobEstler]

Is there a way to check fuel before leaving to see if it is good?

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

I am not sure about that with calling a fuel polisher in

[@BobEstler]

@@NoRegretsLifestyle That would be a great question for the polishing guy. Would be nice for people that want to check before departing on a longer trip If you are there when they do the polishing it would make a great interview. This is not the first case of this I have heard of where someone had fuel issues.

[@usafuelserviceofalabama1947]

You can stick your tank with water paste to see if you have water in your fuel. If you have water in your fuel it will change the color of the paste. If you have water in your fuel then chances are good that you have algae.

[@citetez]

I see you use the old smoker's rule of "if I hold the butt on the other side of the door it won't stink out the whole boat". I assume you checked with the owner before the delivery to see if they were OK with smelling up the boat.

[@usafuelserviceofalabama1947]

I’m pretty sure that you know a guy who polishes fuel! Lol

[@jameswilliams1547]

so is there a way to check the condition of fuel in tanks with out inspection ports that you know of? or is it just polish or pray?

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Yes we do and this was a great sales tool that has keep him busy LOL thanks Jim

[@fodayyillah9142]

Foday Yillah ♥️

[@danpease8395]

Won't be in my boat with the cigarette!

[@frankrice5364]

Awesome story

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Glad you liked it