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[@andrewfyakim525]

Congrats! When I first started watching your channel I told you that you would 'go viral'! Now you are close to 40k subscribers; congratulations! (but I'm not surprised).... #fortress

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you! Sorry to hear about the lower unit issues :/ Yes, 40K is just around the corner! Maybe we can get a silver play button this year :) It's all been thanks to all of you for your loyal support and help! Thank you for all of your support and we look forward to continuing with you into the future! :)

[@andrewfyakim525]

@@BornAgainBoating Thanks to you, and following your advice I was able to fix the lower unit issue... I cannot thank you enough for all the advice and information you are willing to share. I know it a lot of work for you, but it is very much appreciated....

[@wellshutch]

Bare boat charted a California 55'. Cruised up to Princes Louisa Inlet (BC, Canada) and anchored in front of Chatter Box Falls - wondering why no one else was in this spectacular spot. Woke up early the next morning with the anchor up on shore and six inches of water under the keel Got lucky and learned a lesson.

[@WethePeopleMK]

a second anchor story- My nephew and I set out to the axel carlson reef system off NJ to dive a sunken tug. My wife was on board to watch the boat. It was a bit rough and when I thought I was close I had her drop the danforth hook we had at the bow. I then dropped a small mushroom from the rear as a descent line at my nephews insistence as he didn't want to go off the bow. We went down for over 35 mins but couldn't locate the wreck. When we tried to pull the anchor it wouldn't budge. Finally after a long time trying to get un hooked my wife wanted to cut my newer line I had installed. I adamantly refused. I grabbed my bc and jumped in following the line to the anchor. As I approached the hull of the tug came into view through the haze in the water. The anchor landed square on the deck and was wedged into a scupper on the side. Wish we descended the anchor line! #Fortress

[@dougulrich5381]

Always fun at the sand bar with "that guy" that comes in hot, too close and the swings everywhere because he's not aware of the tips and tricks in your video. We always offer help if the family seems to be struggling to anchor the boat. Most people are very happy for the assist, especially on a busy day at the sand bar!! #Fortress

[@kingcorey1988]

One important thing to add here is check your current and wind. Before I pull into my final spot at my local island or sand bar, I drift for about a minute a couple hundred feet away to check which way the current and wind will push me. That way I know which side to set my rear anchor on. If I have a port to starboard drift I tie up on the port side, and vice versa. This way the boat will stay where you want it and not be pushed too close or into someone else’s boat. I know most people will say “well that’s common sense,” but living in Florida I’ve seen way too many novice boaters with their first boat make this mistake.

[@romanbybliv776]

When I started boating, I definitely did a lot wrong when anchoring but I anchored away from everyone until I got the hang of it. Once I got more comfortable, I started anchoring out in the line with other boats. The biggest difference was getting a proper length of chain onto the the anchor line. The boat came with a correctly sized anchor but only about 3 ft of chain for a 28ft boat so it did not hold in anything but calmest of days without letting out a ton of line. These types of videos are fantastic for anyone just getting into boating and I still watch them to learn new tricks. #fortress

[@MrSully350]

Great video! The only suggestion I would have with the Fortress anchors attached to a 5/6ft steel chain would be to lower the anchor slowly as opposed to tossing it. Those anchors are so light that the chain drops faster then the anchor and I've seen the chain get wound up to a point where the anchor won't set flat and grab.

[@kerryhennessy169]

I love that Venture 34 “Desperado”. I pass it on the way out of Sisters Creek. My Dad has the Rybo Runner with the older Yamahas you had before you’re repower. Just had our sled painted Whaler Blue. Great vid, wish more people knew this stuff!

[@Sanneti2012]

That was a great explanation!! I think this is one of my favorite tutorials.

[@nygardenguru]

Forgetting to pull up the anchor rope and having it wrap around the prop. Then wondering what kind of weird engine issue you have when you push the throttle and it dies right away lol

[@anthonyperez3720]

Had this happen before, engine would shut off every time I gave it throttle, took about 30 min for me to finally trip the outboard and see the problem, rookie mistake.

[@matthewtweedie64]

#fortress Great content once again. Have seen lots of people on the beach that need to watch this video. When anchoring up in New England, we can have sand, mud, rocks, strong tides, and more. You have to be ready for every situation and you have to practice when things aren’t too crowded!

[@randyappleby608]

Thank you for educating the newbs out there! Always great videos with great subject matter! #fortress

[@jrtonka19]

I love Tuesdays and love the information that i get from born again boating!!👍#fortress

[@FishOnForte]

Great video as always guys!

[@tfre3927]

These videos are invaluable for newbies like me. Thank you so much.

[@billgilroy6008]

Spot on - good advice - newbies, listen up this is the real deal- keep sharing

[@taylormad1]

We anchored out in 20 feet of water in Lake Michigan with our sailboat overnight, was the most sleepless night ever, every time the boat moved I was thinking we we dragging toward the beach, I got up and looked the anchor over and our proximity to the shoreline, the boat never moved🏁but Great videos it’s cold and raining here in Michigan looking for warmer weather and working on my auction boat #fortress

[@jakewilkie3516]

Great video mate that’s a good looking anchor

[@000Mach]

I've got a fortress for the bow, love it. The only issue I have experienced is it getting tangled with the chain. The anchor is so light that the chain can sink faster. Just have to be careful letting it out in deep water. I'm going to pick one up for the stern also. #fortress

[@Raider243270]

Just subscribed! One of the BEST on KZbin!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Yay! Thank you!

[@livingontheleft1333]

Just discovered your channel so far so good.

[@acproductsusa826]

great info in trying onto a ball, we're finally getting our boat down to Cudjoe so it's nice to know what we'll do when we get to Looe Key Reef.

[@thorb5191]

I have a Danforth anchor and it doesn't work in any of the lakes near me because it's too light. I had to go buy a navy style anchor and that works great. I know you didn't cover the navy style anchor but it really works well

[@jackjohnson569]

Another great, helpful video, please keep them coming! Luckily where we beach on the sandbar it’s near our inlet and the waves are usually heading straight into the bow. The tip on the aft anchor will come in handy if we don’t stop at our usual spot. #fortress Last summer we had a guy with probably 15 people onboard a beautiful center console with triples, he had the stereo pumping and came roaring in between 2 boats with not much room to spare. Before they could get their bow anchor out and while talking and drinking, they started to drift off and people nearby were yelling and waving their arms, to no avail. Right before he was about to drift into the boat next to him, the captain on that boat put out a fender and threw a water bottle at the offending captain who finally paid attention and reversed back out. Never saw him again all summer lol.

[@chadhiggins8397]

I can't help myself, I think you mean... "Are you anchoring incorrectly?" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jasonbrown8714]

Thanks for the tips! Anchoring correctly and pulling into a boat slip have been the toughest things to learn about boating for me. #fFortress

[@arduinoNube]

I got stuck on a beach in Mission Bay San Diego because I drove the boat onto the beach when the tide was going out (I didn't bother to check). Stupid! I tore up an impeller trying to back the boat off the beach with the engine. Wish I had seen this video before learning it the hard way. Thanks you BAB! #Fortress

[@WethePeopleMK]

Great Video, I had bought a used Fortress FX7 with 1/2" anchor line from craigslist. It was on a go fast boat and the previous owner had attached the line with a stainless spring clip to the anchor for easy removal and storage. We went out into the bay and I threw the anchor for the first time, immediately realizing the snap came un-clipped and the anchor was gone. I jumped into the 6ft of water and swam around for 30 minutes to no avail. SECURE YOUR ANCHOR TO THE LINE PROPERLY!!! #Fortress

[@extremeoutdoors6518]

Keep up the great work, very educational and enjoyable channel. Thanks

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you very much!

[@bo0mb0om8o6]

I could use that #fortress anchor. Watched a guy beach his boat to work on his trailer. Tide went out boat got stuck on the beach had to pulled off the beach by a not so happy harbor master. Love the channel. Keep up the great work!

[@bradsatterfield1690]

I love anchors!! Wish I had another lol!! Great info here... #Fortress

[@ryanromeo8138]

I have a 23 foot bay boat and would love to ditch my old heavy anchor. Great videos tons of info but not boring to watch. Keep up the great work. #fortress

[@Bentleyallout]

Great vedieo can't wait to get to the sand bar in marthon again. We been staying right around the corner from u at bonefish Condo. Great tip on tieing up to the reef buoy. keep the vedieos coming. #fortress.

[@erikrounds5847]

Excellent video! Very informative and helpful ... hopefully I’ll be able to outfit my boat with a new #fortress anchor!

[@lovinhouse374]

Excellent tutorial! Great tip on tying up to a mooring ball. Biggest sandbar hiccup I see is folks not adjusting for the tide. #Fortress

[@timtime1412]

When I was little I lost my dad's Popeye anchor it was a double hook with the PIN. Spend an hour looking for an underwater. Got to get those nuts down.# Fortress. Thanks for the video.

[@howechilds5060]

Where I live north of Boston the tides are pretty steep (around 8’). When the tide goes out we have a nice bar off of our beach (Cranes Beach, Ipswich MA). I tend to go to another spot, across the channel (Steep Hill Beach) where just about every weekend I see that someone underestimated the tide and goes belly up. Usually someone not familiar with the beach. #Fortress

[@joedirt9600]

New boater here, thanks for the advice..

[@jeffm7669]

Great video. I like the mooring ball idea. The only pointer i would add is about the stern anchor at the sandbar. I like to tie off the the side that the tide or current is pushing against that way the anchor line isn't rubbing on the boat or interfering with the boarding ladder. #fortress

[@OfficerDave78]

#fortress I can’t wait till I get my new boat and summer is in full swing. Love anchoring at the beach. Grilling and blending drinks. Can’t come fast enough

[@2009dudeman]

Great video, more people should watch this. You mentioned keeping the line nice and long, thats critical to getting a god bite on the bottom. The rule of thumb is, however deep the water is, your line should be 3-5 times longer, that will give you a shallow enough angle for the anchor to grab in. Way too many people go and anchor in 3ft of water with 6ft of line. It's easy to tell, they are the ones with boats floating away.

[@IslandLifeFishing]

Very informative video. Thank you

[@yosefqureshi107]

#Fortress. Super helpful video. Plus all the video makes me look so forward to those amazing days on the sandbar once this quarantine is over!

[@Low_Tide305]

Excellent channel My go to one. Keep it up!!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you very much!

[@peteprior8896]

Another great video keep up the good work

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thanks for the visit

[@TheNicko773]

Definitely some solid tips here. A much watch for weekend warriors. #fortress

[@douglemmon6823]

A new #fortress would be a great addition to the arsenal! Great video, looking forward to seeing the next one. Always Informative!

[@cmacedo1177]

Thx, great video!

[@airbill1]

Good videos! Thank you!

[@CraigMay]

I love the boaters that never let out enough scope, they pull up to the sand bar and drop the anchor 10ft off the bow. Then they don’t understand why I get mad when their boat drags anchor and I have to run over and push them off my boat. You can see them coming a mile away!!! #Fortress

[@2009dudeman]

I'm glad i'm not the only one who watches people doing that. I move if they are upwind of me.

[@enigma9789]

Mine isnt really a fiasco. But I was teaching my girls to do some free diving and searching for whatever we could find. We took the skis out to a pretty popular spot and started swimming around. My oldest daughter found a rope, and on the end was a big box anchor. We were thinking about selling it and giving her the money. But on a whim I bought our first boat ever. The anchor is really heavy though and we would very much enjoy a lighter anchor. #fortress

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

enigma9789 You found an anchor and bought a boat for it??? Here, I have a spare tire for you, it goes to a 2018 Jeep Wrangler four door.....

[@Herb___]

This channel this great !!!

[@toddlisella988]

good info. I will add the importance of cleating stern anchor (port or starboard) depending on tide. A mistake is made when the boats engine hits/rubs that stern line. I also switch it to the other cleat when tidal flow switches. One other fact, I learned from anchoring up on an inlet sandbar with ripping tides (Barnegat Inlet, NJ) the tidal flow does not match the high or low tide. For example “Dead low” does not mean the tidal flow switches at that time. Lastly, have an experience boater retrieve anchor. Not only for the obvious reasons, but mainly for not nicking up the bow. I’ve seen too many times boaters dipping the anchor up and down cleaning it off only to nick up the front gel coat. It’s happen to me and you’ll sadly discover the nicks at the end of season when you pull out your boat.

[@owensimmons4872]

I love that lake you showed on google maps my boat winters there

[@Nick23353]

Great info!

[@ericdavi1231]

#fortress ...You can never have enough chain. I used to buy the little seachoice chains that come in the little packages and would get an oversized anchor to go with it because the anchor sized for my boat would always break loose. I finally got wise and got a danforth style anchor that is sized for my boat but gave up on the little marine chains and got 20 feet of 3/8 galvanized chain from the hardware store. It holds way better now and is way easier to retrieve. I never knew how important chain was until I was diving one day when the current was kind of strong and could see the rope trying to lift the anchor out of the sand. Longer chain really helps it lay flat and makes the anchor plow into the sand. I also use a grapnel anchor for fishing rock piles. But I hook it to the opposite end of what would make sense and then zip tie the chain back to the correct end. That way if your grapnel gets stuck, you can just pull real hard to pop your zip tie and the grapnel anchor will flip around the claws will be facing away from the rocks. No matter how hard I tried to put my danforth anchor in the sand and then drift back over the rock pile, I always ended up getting my danforth anchor stuck.

[@andrewjohnson6146]

Great video I use a windless i do the same for the mouring ball

[@patmaleki1164]

@Born Again Boating Best DIY channel out here! It would be great if you put out a video about how to do a simple wiring on a simple 17-21 ft boat... Basic stuff. Literally could lay it all out on a sheet of plywood for ease of viewing and understanding. Batteries, main switch, courtesy lights, bilge, fuel, radio, depth/gps, nav... as a noob I understand the concept but I've never attempted it. Bus boards and basic fuses. My old 1990 Wellcraft 18 fish still operates with old glass fuses. I'd like to upgrade but not at the cost of the shop. I'm not dealing with a birds nest, I just have old original wiring and I feel like any day now i'm going to be stranded! My boat could really use a fortress too!! #fortress Thanks!

[@pathenshaw7952]

#Fortress I’m new boater.. enjoying your videos & tips. A great reference for me

[@mrtracyut]

The exact same procedure I use every Friday morning when we go out to Tracy Island in Abu Dhabi. ✅

[@ESPPsycho]

Awesome, thank you!! A video about lines and knots in general would be awesome too.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you, great idea!

[@santysardinas3909]

#anchoring thanks you guys for another great video

[@mikeprince5459]

Always look forward to your vids. Biggest problem I see at sandbars is people using too short of line and their boat just keeps bumping back in the waves causing them to re-set. Usually people don't realize a longer scope will keep them in place. Oh well. Hope all is well and you're staying busy (making money) with all this COVID-19 stuff. #Fortress

[@happyfox711]

Informative video. That will have to be a very steep and ideal beach, if you don't wanna bury your props (if u don't tilt up the outboards) . Can be a lot of fun to watch, though. Lol. I saw a few anchors on just a rope. The longer the anchor chain, the more flexibility it adds between the anchor and the boat, and it also makes the pull on the anchor paralell to the bottom so it grips better. Besides that, the insurance will usually not pay out, if you leave your boat on anchor without a chain. At least over here, they'll say it's inproperly anchored.

[@davidfrank2824]

So whenever we tie up to a mooring ball I find it a lot easier since our boat is so large to back up towards the ball with my wife standing on the swim platform with a hook. A lot of people worry about getting the line into their props. If you do it right that will never happen. Once she has the end of the line he ties the rope from the boat to it and walks straight up to the bow and ties us off. As always I enjoyed your video look forward to watching the next one.

[@07huaste]

great video thank you

[@ronf4503]

Just fought this weekend trying to back into a slip and fought the wind the whole time. Went back and watched your docking video...again to see what I was doing wrong. Glad to see I am at least anchoring at the sand bar correctly. #fortress

[@johnslonsky3956]

#Fortress - learned something new from your videos once again. Never did the sand bar thing as I was always out fishing, but all important things to know as you never know when sand bar time can happen!

[@williamschroeder5714]

Nice easy little trick to tie to a mooring buoy! Had one pull out on me before thank goodness we just got back on the boat. #fortress

[@bobwoods5012]

The CG doesn’t recommend tossing the anchor - there’s a big chance that chain or anchor rode will foul on the anchor and prevent a good set. If you’re fishing in shallow water, the noise spooks the fish.

[@bryply622]

Went fishing last year and took a young buddy. Made the mistake of assuming he knew to pull up the anchor without being reminded and of not checking for myself that it was up and we were ready to get underway. Fortunately moved to deeper water from a shallow anchor spot and avoided disaster by not snagging any structure until the anchor hit soft bottom as we were pulling up to a marina dock. Dodged a bullet but was embarrassed to say the least. #fortress

[@mrja9898]

Just dropped in the water over the weekend a new to us Robalo. That #Fortress anchor would be perfect.

[@davidfox5827]

Awesome! I've been doing it right.

[@tomlosco1187]

#fortress, another great video, thanks and keep them coming

[@workingdiligently8458]

we don't really have sand bars near me in Buzzards bay... well there are a coupe sort of - mostly island beaches people stop at. but I once saw some people throw an anchor out at Sow and Pigs reef and and the tide pushed them back over their anchor line - then they caught it in their outboard and drifted quite a far distance before they were able to get it out. #fortress - but always learn something from you - that mooring ball tip is genius.

[@atinwolf4410]

Very good this video.... Very helpfull

[@ckfvideo]

Really helpful! Subbed!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Awesome, thank you!

[@JasonSmith-xy5sn]

At a sand bar near Tampa bay I saw a 420 Boston whaler outrage run through a sand bar and scrap all 4 Mercury 350. Luckily they did not get stuck

[@brittmarchbanks5527]

Also good to mention when backing off a sand bar. Turn your motor side to side. Sometimes it's easier pull the boat side to side verses straight back.

[@dweaver1805]

#fortress perfect timing I’m just getting ready my boat for first time out and this video popped up

[@beekeeperjohn7616]

Takes for the info very good

[@markstephens190]

Good one on the anchoring up on the sand bar !!! #fortress

[@ronschwolsky1626]

Loved the mooring ball info! #fortress

[@Berts_chevys]

Great video !! Love the channel !! Extremely helpful #fortress

[@TheBossMitch]

I follow u and find all your vids vert helpful. Btw, where did u Get the hat?

[@OfficerDave78]

I love the blue water there. Here in New York it’s green

[@pino_7428]

I have a Rocna in my 21 foot whaler because it sets fast and I usually anchor in sand, mud or grass and the Fortress sometimes have trouble setting.

[@davidd8435]

#Fortress thanks for showing more than one option for anchor choice.

[@BryanP813]

I almost got run over by a guy trying to set his anchor at the sandbar. He threw the anchor over and kept trying to reverse full power. He ended up panicking and jumping off the back of the boat to try to stop the boat from hitting the beach. Almost ran himself over doing it 🤦🏻‍♂️#fortress

[@chrisbailey781]

Thank this was super informative. I am the FNG to boating😎 #Fortressanchors

[@fishyhobby3697]

Another Great video! Thanks a bunch! #fortress

[@techrfun]

Last November we were fishing the mouth of the Cape Fear for several hours. The incoming tide was so strong my anchor buried in the shifting sands. I ended up leaving that anchor at the bottom of the Cape Fear. I wondered why the other boats were repostioning every now and then. #Fortress

[@anthonystephens5183]

Awesome video each one I study is giving the knowledge I need to be a proficient boater I'm in the process of buying my first boat!!! SEND ME THE ANCHOR AS A FIRST BOATERS GIFT!!! 🙂 Much Love #fortress

[@Mike--qo6dh]

#Fortress We don't anchor much on Lake Erie but i've seen people struggle while trying to pull anchors out when there in the Maumee River.

[@adamackerman9049]

#fortress always nice to have a much lighter back anchor for the sandbar trips

[@phillippowell1740]

I have a Rocna on my 5 meter center console. I will never go back to any other type. I fish over all types of bottoms ranging from rock to sand or weed. And have anchored in depths of 100 meters out the west coast of NZ which on a good day has a 3 foot swell. I don't use any other anchor. I do have a danforth, which I only use to hold the stern in place if Im Island hoping or something.

[@lourod9452]

Like always awesome video! #Fortress

[@leftyk1968]

You havent disappointed yet , great vid, #fortress

[@timothymckeown8118]

Solid information,thanks Aaron.#Fortress

[@yovanrosario817]

Its nice and I would say essential to have 2 anchors in your boat, great video #Fortress

[@yailinsaab3030]

Excellent info brother. Thank you #fortress