Complete Job Start to Finish + Reggie Returns!!

You asked for longer content, and I am delivering!!! This is the hourlong process of sailing the barge for a lay berth and taking it to a very tricky "whole" to get loaded. Reggie makes a cameo, and it is always good to talk to an old friend.
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[@britannia-foundry]

At no point in that video did I feel bored, I have great respect for your skill as a captain and you are also a talented orator talking your viewers through the whole process in such a calm manner, belying the fact that you are juggling many scenarios in your mind. Kudos to you Sir.

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@matt_waddy]

Agreed. I love watching him maneuver. 400 feet long (under a normal makeup, at least) and millions of pounds, but still as precise as a surgeon's scalpel.

[@KCadbyRacing]

@@TimBatSea I enjoyed the entire video for the same reasons others posted here, plus your understanding and explanations of the physics that are involved (physics and understanding learned through years of experience)👍

[@deernutOO]

Appreciate the time and detail you put into your video's to take us along on a real tug ride on the Hudson. Like it a lot. tks Very enjoyable to be with you bringing this into the dock. Thanks much for your time.

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@lardo666]

Tim - to bend the minds of the coach captains - just point out that slack water is quite often NOT at high or low water - or as they'd say zero current is NOT at the time of maximum or minimum depth... The ocean is gloriously complicated and variable - you use one of the most powerful instruments known to handle it - a human brain filled with experience and a good amount of theory. Keep on teaching us landlubbers, and stay safe. And a HUGE thank-you to your employers for permitting these videos - thousands of people now know of the quiet, essential work that happens on the water to keep NY (and some other cities) functioning. Hopefully it will also inspire young people to work on our seas and lakes and rivers

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind words. CUOTO

[@johnplump3760]

I do have a comment!!! On all boats you have to anticipate what the game plan is. Slow down pull into the dock SLOOOOWLY!! be ready to make a very fast decision. Always "THINK AHEAD!!" I see you do this and make it look easy!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel John. I am lucky to have done it a few times. Everyone gets better with practice. CUOTO

[@sagebrushbob2321]

I spent 20+ years in the engine rooms of Navy ships. Been retired almost 29 years now, but I still find the sounds of your tug engines a very relaxing background. It's surprising how much you miss little things like that even after all this time.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. And thank you for your service. CUOTO

[@gordondonahue4810]

I enjoy your videos. As a pleasure boater your line of work is fascinating to me. The length of the videos gives a full perspective of your day. I have watched many things on TV where afterwards I asked myself why did I bother. Your channel on the other hand has always kept my attention. CUOTO.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Gordon. I appreciate that. CUOTO

[@chewiepac5932]

GOLLY I love watching professionals at work doing what they love ❤️

[@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

[@mikeoswald8053]

Kudos on the "Couch Captain on Tide..." On an early pass out through the Ballard Locks to the Sound in July, I was questioned, how come so early in the morning? My reply to one of the lock wall attendants was my intention to make the last of the tide off Point Wilson for the Strait (Strait of Juan de Fuca). He then proceeded to "coach" me on the difference between tide and currents. After clearing the locks and paying out the tow line for the tender, I flicked him the bird. We were too far away for him to see, but I just have a bad attitude. Ya know?

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 I love that! 😂 Thank you very much for watching Mike. I appreciate your sharing that story. CUOTO

[@johnmeyers3954]

For history buffs and about this area when it was called New Netherlands there is a non fiction history book by Russell Shorto named Island At The Center Of the World that explains a lot about how this region came to being. I highly recommend it.

[@TimBatSea]

I'll have to keep an eye out for that one. Thank you John. CUOTO

[@jackmckinnon3208]

Another master class in ship handling capt 👍 real nice having the exhaust note in the video, gives a good idea of how much the tugs working. Thank you for the upload

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Jack. CUOTO

[@shaunolinger964]

Alright... that's it... I gotta build some miniature Yokohamas for my RC tug. When I have my kayak made up on the hip I cannot get it to go straight for anything. I just learned that laying flat alongside is not the way to do it... thanks Tim!!! I just learned another little piece of the art of a tugman.

[@TimBatSea]

That's great! And i did really enjoy watching your video. When you get it made up, you may notice Al lack of "ass". In other words, the Atlantic might feel like it is tied to the dock rather than the kayak tied to it. Hope that makes sense. CUOTO

[@shaunolinger964]

@@TimBatSea yes, I did notice that the one time I tried it, even made up incorrectly. But that's a tug! Little powerhouses tied to things much bigger than they are. Thanks for the tips. Silly question for you... what's "CUOTO" mean? I tried looking it up and it comes out as Portuguese or Spanish for something totally unrelated to shipping or tugs.

[@TimBatSea]

@@shaunolinger964 "see you on the one"

[@richardells57]

Found that video very enjoyable, even though it was long. You get a good sense of what's involved just to move from point A to point B. I can't imagine you maneuvering into that tight spot without the assist from Matt.

[@TimBatSea]

Most of the time, no one is there to help out. That time I was just lucky. Thank you for watching Richard. CUOTO

[@msgs4]

Great manoeuvre. Jobs like these really get the adrenaline flowing. Best part of the job. Couch Captains, they're world wide, but they do have entertainment values. I'm sure I'd be a couch whatever in their field also. Have a good one.

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂 I did love that term, and it was new to me. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@thelongs5698]

How did I miss this one?!?!? Great to hear Reggie back on board. Glad he was able to make a cameo. Content is excellent Tim.

[@TimBatSea]

Welcome back. 😂 Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@robertsanders6463]

Loved the long version Tim!

[@TimBatSea]

That's great Robert. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@timkelley8775]

I like the longer video. I really enjoyed your narrative. Interesting. My vote is for the longer videos.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for Tim. CUOTO

[@ralphaverill2001]

Pinching; there's no real formula. It depends on current, loaded/empty/half-full barge, wind, etc. In other words, it's more art than science. Great video. I like seeing the whole trip, and I like the aft-facing camera, especially for seeing the prop wash from whatever engine is being used.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Ralph. CUOTO

[@selkiemaine]

I think you had the line of the day: "we can talk about semantics all we want or we can dock the barge." Yeah - the words you sometimes use are different than what I'm used to (lifelong small boat sailor in the Northeast). We say "wake" and I've heard you say "quickwater." I'm sure there are a couple more that I can't bring to mind. That's a bonus - I get to learn someone else's vocabulary. Also, is it my imagination or was that container ship unusually smoky? I hear a lot about the newest, cleanest, engines and ultra low sulfur fuel, and I realize that if it's really cold, one can see a lot of steam, but as I said, there seemed to be a lot of particulate. Anyway, happy new year, and thank you for the videos. I can't be on the water due to health, and spending some time with you each week in familiar waters is just a blessing.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. So we say wake too and quick water is what some might call wheel wash or propwash. The fast moving water coming out of the stern is what we call quick water. I believe the smoke you saw was really only steam. CUOTO

[@michaellott3575]

Well done Tim. Great footage and impressive seamanship. A couple of questions please. What was the large bridge ahead of you and would the container ship pass underneath it. It is good to have landmarks to track your progress? Also, how are you able to call up vessels in your vicinity. Do you have a directory of call signs? Probably a dumb question. Thanks for explaining ULCV acronym. Don't think I'd have guessed it. Happy sailing.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and supporting the channel Mike. That would be the Bayonne bridge. The deck of the bridge was recently raised to accommodate the ULCVs that go under it. We use AIS ( Automatic Identification System) that tells us what other boats names are. CUOTO

[@jonperley7304]

How to thread a needle with a tug and barge unbelievable!!! Great job and Hi from Lakeville ME 👋

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Jon. Always glad to hear from someone from the 207. CUOTO

[@thehammah8444]

Your running commentary and history lessons on New Amsterdam "fill" the narrative well.... I enjoy the longer floats

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@edgestrikecyber]

I love the long format content! You are a very skilled captain and I appreciate how you talk us through everything.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching! CUOTO

[@lamarham4554]

Captain Tim, Best video yet. I was captivated by every minute. I don't know a Hero from a Zero; I watch for maritime education and boat handling skills, and you are the best. It is absolutely amazing to see such professional performance by yourself and the other mariners involved, and excellent teamwork. Your personality and narration are first rate and I was never bored in the least. This is the best example of outstanding seamanship anyone could ask for and truly entertaining. Keep them coming (also SV Paquita). CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Lamar and thank you for your kind words. Thank you very much for watching both channels. CUOTO

[@bobsanders2353]

Wow, Loved the docking at the fuel terminal seeeing you working with the tugs. Well done!!

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@ThumperKJFK]

Thank you Tim. and a Big Hello to Reggie and Danny. This was a great video and all cams worked very well, great audio of everything. The cams aft don't need to be recording high. Again. Thank everyone for this was a very nice trip. 👍👍👍 CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Happy New Year Gregory. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@mikeseeley3669]

That really gets to be a bit of a cluster when you have to wait for one or more boats are trying to maneuver in a relatively tight space all the while the current is pushing you towards a spot that you absolutely don't want to go. good luck, I know that feeling in your stomach

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Mike. CUOTO

[@whackypanda]

"Pinch" is a new concept to me, really interesting and thinking about the fluid dynamics, makes total sense!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Danny. CUOTO

[@whackypanda]

Also, that CMA CGM ship is one of the few 1300' ships that have started to come in. 166' beam, absolutely massive.

[@whackypanda]

I keep thinking of more things as I watch the video through. In 3.5+ years at VTS so far I don't know that I've ever heard of this "hole" berth! The only use of "9" that I can remember is using the T pier parallel to the KVK. Learn something every video it seems like!

[@TimBatSea]

@@whackypanda that's actually the ship dock called 9T. Just plane old 9 is in the hole. CUOTO

[@mnrobards]

Stayed with you entire time. I like these entire trip videos. Thanks and I hope you do more like this

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. I appreciate that. CUOTO

[@mattguldjord1357]

I wasn't sure if I'd like the longer video but I was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed the trip and your commentary very much! CUOTO!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Matt. I am very happy you like it. CUOTO

[@Pcontracts83]

still love the long ones. nice landing the barge there. ( learned a lot ) - CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching all of it. CUOTO

[@billmansfield309]

This episode reminds me of some of your earlier videos in that you got very technical about the way you were rigged to the barge. Fascinating to this guy from the middle of Texas.

[@TimBatSea]

Good to know Bill. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@by4249]

Capt. Tim; Another great video. Loved traveling with you for the entire trip. I appreciate you and all involved... Great call on the overtaking vessel in the beginning. When in doubt Rule 2. The "hole" is a disaster waiting to happen with petroleum pips in front and confined space. As for anyone correcting you that is total arrogance. Seems some people think it is there lot in life to go about correcting people and that is just RUDE and disrespectful. I and every professional mariner that I've worked with often call currents "tide". Further, for the people that like to correct, "tide" is correct. Capt.Tim looks at the #8 to see what the tides are doing. In other words he is looking to see if the tide is in ebb or flood. Thank you and your crew. Capt.Bill

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Bill! I appreciate that more than you know. Loved "when in doubt, rule 2" . Thank you for watching and supporting the channel. CUOTO

[@royordway9157]

Tim, this was a wicked good video. I did like the radio chatter too. It really gives us a sense of what the whole trip is like and what you have to deal with every day. I really understand how much traffic there is in NY harbor and the surrounding area. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@jerrycann6374]

it's a new year and I'm already confused, I was sure this was Monday until I went online..this is going to make the week seem longer...🤔

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂😂😂 my bad. I got confused too. Thank you for watching Jerry. CUOTO

[@williamralph5442]

You were spot on regarding Hell's Gate. The Dutch name is "Hellegat", which meant "hell Channel". Great video Tim, Thanks

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching William. CUOTO

[@jackm4881]

I like the long videos. They show a lot more then the cut ones.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Jack. CUOTO

[@tmarlatte]

It took me 5 days to get to the end but I watched the whole thing and will watch anything you post!! Love it all.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Travis. I appreciate that. CUOTO

[@wetsuit5]

Excellent video!! Rear camera instantly helped explain "Heads and Tails". And just when I'm scratching my head as to why you didn't just make up to the stern of the barge in the first place you were there with the description that it had nothing to do with the transit but with the future docking. Great description of the angles for your make up. Impressive that you can get that speed in reverse on the barge. I know about it's skeg but do any of the barges have an adjustable rudder as well? Neat dynamic on the angles as when you throttled back to let the other boat pass the barged drifted to the right. On names, I'm from Buffalo NY. The name has nothing to do with the animal. It's bastardized French for Beau Flo "Beautiful River". Very cool on the dynamics and the docking.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. No. None of our barges had rudders. I didn't know that about Buffalo. CUOTO

[@sdrailfan892]

Great video. I love the videos and watching the full trip. You may think it is boring in the middle. But your video shows how much is going on. You are constantly watching what is going on around you. Where you are going, what is off to the sides that may affect you, what is behind you, and what is going on the radio. So the boring middle is filled with action.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. And thank you for your kind words. CUOTO

[@Brazosbranch1]

Love the longer video. And the more complex docking requirements. Teach it, baby!! I realize the longer video requires you to talk more - but you can do it! Not to mention more time invested in editing. Will be glad when you can show the radar and especially the other screen - they really help the viewer get their bearings. You’re just gonna have to get bigger batteries. 😁

[@TimBatSea]

True! 😂 Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@ranger2316]

Hey from Tampa-St. Pete. Happy New Year Tim. Great video, please know we appreciate the ride along and watching WHATEVER you might want to share with us. I always enjoy your videos. Be safe in PR.

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@MidwestChub]

A retiree from the Midwest, I have been a subscriber and fan about 6 months. I happened upon your channel by chance and really enjoy the content. While I have no particular interest in the maritime industry, you certainly have made learning about your profession fun and entertaining. I always enjoy history and you share bits and pieces of the past as you comment during the videos. I certainly enjoyed this video from beginning to end so yes to more longer videos. Anyhow, great content, great format, and great teaching platform. Thanks Tim. Sam in Ohio

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Sam. Those are the comments I make content for and keeps me wanting to make more. Thank you very much. CUOTO

[@richardvirchow2757]

I love the full-length! Although it is your channel you do what you want to do and I'll watch all of them. Sincerely! R.S.V.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Richard. CUOTO

[@tidalfight2738]

I really enjoyed this one it was pretty entertaining the whole way through and your explanations/comments were cool! You are good under pressure!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@michaeldougfir9807]

In the US Navy I was on a tug. But it was an ATF, a seagoing tug. (No harbor work.) Our duty took us and down the West coast and west to Hawaii, Guam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, et al. I had my 21st birthday in Singapore. But I know enough to follow you pretty well. I like your narration and different examples you use. (The only thing I remembered about bouys was "Red - Right - Returning". I am a plumber's son. And I have said what you did about a water heater, many times. Length of video: welp this is my first and only of your videos. And I liked it. So I subscribed today 1- 30 - 2022. "I shall return."

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you and welcome to the channel Michael. And thank you for your service! I try to post new content every Tuesday. CUOTO

[@Steven-dt4zr]

Hey Cap, thanks for the ride along. Full length videos adds more time to glean additional knowledge from ya; Range markers, RACONS, Interactions with other vessels... all good. Would be interested in hearing your comments about the other tugs in the area and their makeups as you see them. The Why's and How-Comes, ie in this video the large container ship with 4 tugs. Did they all have lines on her? Why one tug so far back?

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Steven. Great Idea! I'm on it. CUOTO

[@1957Free]

I just watch because what you do is more interesting than some tv show. You keep it interesting. Your job it very different from anything I do . Thanks so much

[@TimBatSea]

Well thank you for watching and for the kind words. CUOTO

[@ironhorse3497]

That was impressive. Very cool to watch. Thanks for sharing Cap !!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@segrove]

I agree with britannia-foundry, who said it better than I could. Your control of the tug boat and barge are impressive.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@mikemayer4303]

Bored no way a great video enjoyed watching you work while l'm relaxed in an armchair . Long content for me is good . Keep 'em coming Cap'n.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Mike. CUOTO

[@TheFilwud]

Tim, great video, for me the sound levels were spot on this time, like the engine volume , I could hear them and hear you. Also like the long form video. Go-pro battery life is very poor isn't it? my 7 only gives me about an hour so when possible I have it connected to external power. As you are filming inside the bridge maybe you could get a much longer battery life by using those external power pack things, not expensive and you can squeeze a lot more electrics into them! Just a thought.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. Yes. Great idea. I actually have an external battery, but really thought the aft facing hero4 would have been the problem, not the new 8. Lol. CUOTO

[@paulsautocm]

Nice parking job, great dexterity at the end.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Paul. CUOTO

[@TheFlatlander440]

Thoroughly enjoyed the longer vid Capt Tim. Keep up the good work and we'll CUOTO. Cheers!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching CUOTO

[@randyward273]

That video showed the complexity of the trip

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Randy. CUOTO

[@mellissadalby1402]

Hi Captain Tim! Yup, I watched it to the end. I get what you are saying about being able to run your boat almost on auto mode. I was in a band and after a while I could play all my parts without making any mistakes all while watching TV across the bar. I know I shouldn't have done that, but it got to the point where some people in the band wouldn't learn any new material so I could play that same old stuff without thinking about it. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

That's great! Thank you for watching and supporting the channels Mellissa. What instrument do you play? CUOTO

[@bobraymond6135]

Short or long your videos are always great, but I did enjoy this trip start to finish.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Bob. CUOTO

[@muttlie9991]

Thanks for the longer video Tim I find it very interesting see how the Elk Reviver preforms through a complete passage. Wishing you and the crew a happy new year and looking forward to more great content this year

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. That works, I guess. 😂. Happy New Year to you as well. CUOTO

[@williamjacobs236]

I like the long ones but I had to watch in small doses . My wife had things I just had to do! Another great video captain Tim .

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching William. Tell your wife I said thank you for letting you watch. CUOTO

[@jimserhant7741]

Happy New Year, Capt! First, I hope your friend in PR recovers quickly and completely. Thank you for another great video, I thoroughly enjoy & appreciate them. As far as the tide/current debate. Why do we say “The tide is coming in or going out” and not up or down if it’s not horizontal? Hmmmm 😁

[@TimBatSea]

Good point! 😂 Thank you very much for watching Jim. CUOTO

[@sandymcvicar2325]

Captain Tim, Thank you for the reply! I have indeed subscribed. I am working my way through all your past content. The aquatic ballet you do on a daily basis is a true testament to your acquired skills. Do you find that dodging unskilled pleasure boaters is the most frustrating?

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and subscribing Sandy! Oh yes. They can really get one's blood pressure up in a hurry. Thank you again for watching. CUOTO

[@MonkPetite]

Hey Tim .. good to see richie back with you. Nice explanation on the pinch. Something I need to keep in mind. Talking hands ..If you had a With board marker you could make drawings on the left window. CUOTO Note: hellgate.. is Dutch but used in many more languages. For the Dutch it means hole of trouble as the hell is the devils place you never can get, the worst place to be. Nautical wise it’s a part of water that is hard to navigate due to currents and or wind. Inland waters where two or more rivers meet up and creating unpredictable currents. Navigation true a Hellegat means you have had a daunting task sailing home ..have been true the hell and back .. “Kil” means Gully and that is basically a natural channel made by tidal waters and or fed by rivers. Kills are multiple natural channels “ Gully’s “ means as in Dutch.

[@TimBatSea]

Good idea. Thank you very much for watching Monk. CUOTO

[@lauravalerius4667]

Wow! What a blast seeing you work with Reggie!!! You two work together like a hand and glove!

[@TimBatSea]

Oh Yes. I sure miss him. But I'm so happy he advanced. Thank you for watching Laura. CUOTO

[@randyclyde4939]

Captain, you got pretty busy a couple of times... LOL! That was a fun watch (pun intended)! I've now seen most of your past videos and anticipate each one. The timing you placed upon yourself when following the container ship was most interesting, the tide conversation was an eyeopener, and funny. Thanks for sharing a little piece of Reggie, all in one video! Great fun and many thanks! CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Randy. CUOTO

[@hankh1610]

Capt'. Tim, Howdy; Great piece of seamanship pullin' innto that pier. nuff said. LIKE this longer version,

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Hank. CUOTO

[@mikeryan1832]

Another quality video Tim- Thanks. As to the multi tasking issue, my take is that, you are by narrating what you are doing. And you are very good at this. And your channel is truly a marine education channel as you state. Kudos & CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Mike. That makes me very proud to read that. Thank you. CUOTO

[@Pcontracts83]

but your can steer a barge .- what we stay here for. (learning "tug-mechanics" has actually saved my skin a couple of times in the last years)

[@TimBatSea]

Very cool! I am glad it helped. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@JB-mw5rg]

Greetings from a Dutch mariner in Australia on the Great barrier reef( just left port this morning because we had to wait for cyclone Tiffany to pass.. Keep up the great work Tim.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel! You Dutch are some of the world's best Mariners and seem to end up all over the world. Hoping you stay safe and out of harm's way. CUOTO

[@jayvinette1004]

Can’t get enough of these videos thanks cap for the education :)

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Jay CUOTO

[@kentlearned5017]

Hi Tim, Good video, don't know if you're using the aft camera for the diesel engine audio, but the sound is good, perhaps a touch loud at times, but that's the mix engineer in me is creeping in I fear. I could see a place for a one, 1 hour-ish episode a calendar month. Having spent 3 years as a young man restoring boats at a maritime museum in my twenties, I really enjoy your consistently good seamanship, attention to detail and making sure you have at least one backup plan. Thanks for mentioning you radio mic brand, I now know what it is. It's made about 30 miles down the road. A position about halfway between this video's position and your neck would help clean up some of the boxiness of the sound of the upper pilot house. All in all, keep up the good work! I'm enjoying it down here. Kent

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Kent and thank you for the great info. I appreciate it. CUOTO

[@frankcherry3810]

I agree on tide comments. I set my tide clock by my observations off my dock

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Frank. Remember the books are merely a starting point. CUOTO

[@eemupitts9962]

I enjoyed every minute of this video, I really didn't realize how much time went by, great parking job, and they say traffic is terrible in N.Y. lol.....

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂 Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@ericsmith5469]

Thanks for sharing your travels. The whole video was great from start to finish.

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@jord6477]

Hi Tim, thanks again for a nice long video / trip. Keep it up ! Very interesting to see al the ins-outs of this job. Greetings again! Jord (oh ...and yes....from The Netherlands :)

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Jord. Love the Netherlands! CUOTO

[@woodcutterdave7835]

Amazing, you made it look easy. Great video.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Dave. CUOTO

[@georgestarling9367]

You were 100% backwards on your airline reference. Thinking does not hurt.!

[@TimBatSea]

What was that? (I don't remember). Thank you for watching George. CUOTO

[@rustygunner8282]

Thanks for another great video, Tim. Early in the video you spoke with the captain of another vessel, a very small tanker. I understand the economics behind the tug-and-barge model for fueling large vessels and that ship seems to focus on much smaller ones, but does the size of the customer make enough difference to make it worth leaving your motive power attached to your cargo the whole time?

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. He was not a tanker. Well he may have been a long time ago. But now I think he runs provisions and spares out to ships. CUOTO

[@johnblake3863]

"Slowly" my mother would say, too, Tim!

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂 Thank you very much for watching John. CUOTO

[@edwardconway5955]

Great video Tim! Good to hear that Reggie is doing well in his new job. Happy New Year and CUOTO, Ed

[@TimBatSea]

Happy New Year Ed and thank you very much for watching and supporting the channel. CUOTO

[@richardrice8239]

good job Capt. being from the Island i was all ways told that Hell gate was named for the crazy tide going thru it

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for Richard. I was told that as well. But I do believe that although it can feel like going through the gates of hell, it really comes from the Dutch word. CUOTO

[@dwanemontgomery4287]

Tell the couch captains the way it is. It's very clear that you know your job very well. Keep up the great work and great videos.

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂 Thank you very much Dwane. One has been schooling me since yesterday on my (and every Mariner in the harbor) use of security calls. 😂 Thank you again. CUOTO

[@ToddCordes]

Capt. Tim, Happy New Year , to you. Your channel has been a happy discovery for me. Right now I’m busy binge watching your videos to get caught up. My stomping grounds are the western Great Lakes and I wear the title Boatnerd proudly. This is what originally grew me to your channel. And I do enjoy this aspect immensely. But the more I watch the more I appreciate your leadership style and the educational aspect of your videos. I’ve already learned much about seamanship from you. I look forward to more great videos. Be well, Todd

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@Salty80556]

Great Job, I like the longer videos, so be it! Take Care, Tim

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Don. CUOTO

[@jeromemorris2700]

Thanks for the ride Tim. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Jerome. CUOTO

[@johnridout8766]

Hi Tim Great to see you making a guest appearance on the Fluctus youtube channel today.

[@TimBatSea]

What???? I didn't know that. 😂 Thank you for watching John. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂 I just watched it. They lifted that right off my channel, and called me an environmentalist! 😂 Thank you for letting me know.

[@lftt205]

Would you be able to setup a camera view of the Dash where the controls are? So we can see the RPMS and Engine instruments. We love the long videos of the trips.

[@TimBatSea]

Sure. I'll try to put that in a future video. Thank you for watching Lorenzo. CUOTO

[@davidgraham2556]

Enjoyed the whole video! Much better audio! And the engine noise balance is working out! You’ll be ready for a network videography job soon! 😂😂

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂😂 Thank you very much for watching David. CUOTO

[@ronmorgan7502]

Tim your videos keep me interested the entire time. You are a great presenter ‼️ Also I really liked this video of the whole process. I know this is harder for you but anytime you make a long video showing more of your expertise you have at least one viewer who will watch it all.

[@TimBatSea]

I really appreciate that Ron. Thank you very much. CUOTO

[@redc8783]

Another fine job ya did there Mattey. 😁😁

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Red. CUOTO

[@aikiemarais6676]

Nice job Capn' The background of engine sounds works for me. Not too loud, just right. As far as I am concerned you can keep the engine sounds as a background in all your videos. Thanks for a very nice set of videos and may your new year be better and better.

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@df446]

Here's an idea: Build these berths so they are easier to get into. Why build it so that you have to park your large, difficult to maneuver boat in the hook of a J?

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Dean. I don't mean to sound cynical, but it all comes down to money. CUOTO

[@bjrnlvjomas8083]

Great video Captn. Very happy for these complete jobs you are performing. Then my evenings are saved, and I don't have to watch boring movies👍👍 I suggest you buy larger batteries for your camera gear 😅😅 my wish for to day: would like to se three split screen, with bow, and stern( propwash) and your handling with rudder and throttle handles. That would be interesting to watch🙂 I was impressed this time, it was a tight spot you landed at. Very good handling Captn 👏👏👏 and your comments during this task is very informative 👏👏👏 thank you from Norway 🇳🇴

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Bjorn. That is s great idea. I'll see what I can do. CUOTO

[@CapeAnnImages]

I always refer the current as incoming tide or outgoing tide because that's what creates the current. Especially when I'm traveling the Annisquam River, a tidal river that splits Cape Ann & Gloucester in half. I don't mind the long videos, I work as a hotel security/safety officer my full time retirement job overnights. During breaks in the early morning they are entertaining and occasionally educational! Thanks for the ride Cap! Happy New Year, Jay

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Jay. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

@FireEscape I don't remember, and we certainly don't do it with these tugs. I did go through there about 25 years ago in my pleasure boat on the way up to Maine. CUOTO

[@CapeAnnImages]

@FireEscape Good question! Actually no, the tide meets by Wheelers Point about 1 mile from the Ipswich Bay side.

[@dbeierl]

Just watched your East River night voyage and now this. Both outstanding. Re the relaxing comments on the night one, I love sailing at night, but I have to say it's a lot more relaxing watching it than doing it.

[@TimBatSea]

😂 Very true. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@michaelmelnyk7291]

Tim. Like your work. Love being at sea with you. I just can't get enough of this stuff. Carry on Pal. Cheers, Mike

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Mike and welcome aboard. CUOTO

[@stephenstange4194]

Great video. Getting into that tight spot was amazing. On the video front, don’t sell yourself short. Your videos are stable, clear, and tell the story. Excellent work. I am a part time audio guy, moving the mic did help. I would never complain about the audio in your videos. It is so much better than others out there. If you ever had a question on recording or editing, I would be honored to answer anything. But I am not a fan of offering unsolicited “advice “ :). Thanks for the hours you put into these. CUOTO!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and listening Stephen. And thank you for your generous offer to help out. You made me giggle. I used to work with a grumpy old and extremely talented chief engineer who was fond of saying "unsolicited advice is seldomly appreciated". Lol 😂 CUOTO

[@StephenPinn]

Beautifully done!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Stephen. CUOTO

[@davidbrosch2434]

Loved your presentation. More detail, and filling with comments worked well. Thanks.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching David. CUOTO

[@brucedickison8788]

Loved the video, seeing the whole trip is great. Thanks so very much.

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@boblister665]

When you are in a row boat tide is a very horizontal thing. We never use the word current, but then we only row salt water

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Bob. CUOTO

[@jimjenkins673]

Loved it. Keep the full length coming sir.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Jim . Will do. CUOTO