Don't Make This Mistake | Miami Boat Ramps | Bay Front

[@djchopperd]

I think all these captains need to watch your channel for docking tips. I looked like a pro the first time out because of this channel. Was watching for a few months before spring boat buy.

[@SARDOGFL]

Midships line, midships line, midships line. Safe, fast, effective!

[@markb.1259]

Yellow... My new favorite color!!! 🙂

[@robertmorris8997]

"As Captain, I am responsible for the conduct of the crew under my command."

[@heavybubble337]

In all of these videos, I can't remember ever seeing anyone use two motors to manuveur. Such a waste.

[@_AndromedaGalaxy_]

i used to try to explain it but inevitably id always get some dumb fuck in the comments trying to contradict me. those ppl are proof you cant fix stupid.

[@2pugman]

This was painful to watch.

[@SARDOGFL]

They 'use' them to double their fuel bill, double their maintenance, and for show!

[@bessarion1771]

And what with only one line approach?

[@SARDOGFL]

​@@bessarion1771one line is all you need for an initial approach - a midships line to a piling or dock cleat will hold a vessel parallel and tight to the dock until other lines can be added. I do it all the time when single-handing, and you'll see FWC and other official boats do it all the time. Boats that don't have midships cleats, should probably add them. That boat did.

[@jimmcdevitt6084]

Amazing how the expert knows everything and sits back and kibitzes.

[@mazi302]

7:00 narrator looking at same thing as us. He can't see the line in her hand. And yes they did have some bumpers.

[@smellypig]

its like he doesnt watch what he comments on

[@steveh7857]

amazing how many people can't drive their boats

[@bobcosgrove3235]

Training not required.

[@mdoy5667]

Drug money paid for it.

[@h2omotorsport]

These are not Captain's 🤙

[@1RustyShackleford1]

Credit card captains

[@bessarion1771]

This is why I explain to everybody in my crew individually what they have to do 15 minutes before i even get close to a dock.

[@KevinAClassA]

Agree my friend. Every single time I go with more than two not including myself, I always go over the procedure to tie up the vessel to the dock properly. Assigning a person to the Bow and one to the stern, and they have control over (Port or Starboard). I handle the operation of boat. Everyone has a job and there are backup plans to the plan. Never to safe.

[@bessarion1771]

@@KevinAClassA 💯 That way all you have to do is monitoring what others do, which is the Skipper's job anyway.. .

[@KevinAClassA]

@@bessarion1771 Absolutely ! Happy Thanksgiving my friend.

[@bessarion1771]

@@KevinAClassA Happy Thanksgiving!

[@KarieJacobs]

So often, no lines no fenders

[@chetthorson8826]

Twins can side step if he only knew how.

[@_AndromedaGalaxy_]

yep. taught that while operating two lock and dams on the mississippi. even watched my coworkers prove it.

[@zyenathalous]

i see the lack of 'know how' way too often on these videos.......it's not a difficult concept....2 motors can make that boat slide like butter.

[@Doodad2]

I really like the play by play style of the commentator. Also, it's easy to say what the boat driver should do. But wind and current can really mess you up. Plan the attack and try to use the wind and current to help instead of fighting it.

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

Its so frustrating to watch, yet I can't look away.

[@olehinz]

I disagree in 1:30 with the easiest approach is the step over and grep a bowline. Better than the step: attach the sternline (not too short), and put the engine in slow forward. The bow swings to the dock and the rotation could be controlled by putting the engine back to neutral.

[@bobcosgrove3235]

I used to use this method docking my boat in space 1 foot longer then my boat between 2 other boats. Works every time.

[@internetjunkie1000]

What if you have one line that is attached at the bow and stern? This is the way my boat is set up so that when you pull on it from the ramp, both the bow and stern come towards you.

[@olehinz]

@@internetjunkie1000 In this case, the stern line was already ready and needs just to be used. And it is the easiest and most secure variant that comes to my mind during watching this video. There are a lot of possibilities to dock with a boat. I never tested the "one line from bow to stern" approach because I don't like to plan a maneuver where someone jumps on the dock while the boat is not secured with lines. This is my personal preference.

[@langfordfabrications3792]

MORE ZOOM MORE ZOOM LOL

[@JaimeBobby1776]

Is it against the law in Florida to not steer and use opposing engine force when docking? People have no idea how to dock? In the beginning he could’ve tie off the stern and brought it forward with very little effort… 😂

[@wizardofoz641]

cap had zero communication with his crew so they didn't know what to do or when. sad to watch

[@dRockOhio]

As someone who has a twin screw inboard, watching these people is infuriating 😂

[@frankmcconnellogue3351]

Always keep a long pole on board.

[@SOLDOZER]

A pair of Docking Sticks would solve 95% of the docking issues.

[@P.Rack25]

Are the fenders just for decoration? The second guy has the idea, use the fenders to get you to the dock.

[@jamesrankin9833]

That was absolutely painful!

[@John-nl4lt]

Hlllll like a glove

[@gijoecam]

In his defense, thats a high freeboard on the boat with side windows, making it a big sail. In the stready wind like that, it can be challenging. Its certainly much easier to dock on the windwars side of the dock. That being said, a simple Coast Guard safe boating course would give him techniques to deal with it.

[@davidzwicker5662]

Making mountains out of mole hills

[@edb8902]

It is odd that many of these boats with dual motors have so much difficulty docking. A knowledgeable captain can pivot the boat easily by using the motors individually. But then again, why would you have a line in your hand that is not tied to a cleat?

[@noogman]

Might help to take the Issanglass off on the way in.

[@manuelfuertes5875]

Just the the back line the put in forward

[@manuelfuertes5875]

If you get the box line tied off then hit reverse easy

[@ermghoti7778]

The crew @6:16 has the highest tiedown to fishing rod ratio in the history of boating.

[@DonziGT230]

Are talking about the one bungie cord holding it down?

[@ermghoti7778]

If you mean the bungie that is appropriately sized for holding a washing machine on top of an SUV, that is being used on a light rod in a center/amidship rodholder that therefore needs no bungie at all, then we are seeing the same thing

[@DonziGT230]

@@ermghoti7778 I've never used one, but I don't traverse Haulover inlet with rods in holders. Considering what little cost and effort it takes to use it, it's smart insurance.

[@bessarion1771]

This is what happens when people are allowed to operate boats without even slightest understanding of what boat handling is.

[@chuckmvs]

OMG!

[@Kaptn_Obvious]

What's up with the little boats? do they not have the abilitly to split the controls between engines? Like port motor in FWD starboard in REV? Walk it right up to the dock? Or do we just not show those videos becaus it isn't good entertainment? My only expierence is on bigger fishing boats. That is standard procedure...

[@billmadle1235]

A bit of advice of these people ever watch this video did she get one of those extension poles with a hook on it I know what that currents like not there but I have experienced the same kind of situation you gotta just pull that boat in there get that stinking line on there and jump out and pull that boat in I remember my body used to be stretching like a rubber band wondering if it’s gonna pull me right back in but gotta be quick at that stuff

[@stewarthill5878]

The first operator was pretty good but one thing I noticed is he never looked around him while backing up. That’s a no no.

[@paulnelson5314]

That bikini appeared to have hail damage

[@jeffstarkweather8247]

Shut. The. Flipping. Engine. off!

[@robertrabhudsonhornet5869]

I never run my boats without the tether huck to me so if something happens the engine will shut off . The worst thing you can do is walk way with that engine running. Some people shouldn't own a boat

[@manuelfuertes5875]

He needs someone to give him some lessons

[@romz90]

Why do all these guys use steering with twin engines ffs use thrust

[@carlhee3044]

people need to understand that when you have 2 motors!! You don’t need to be touching the wheel drive the boat like a track hoe! One motor will turn the boat. Right and the other will turn it left……It’s that easy!!!! People need to go out in open water and practice of how this maneuvers the boat!!!!!!!

[@kimpasay486]

The one dude took almost hole episode to park a boat.. Next time...make it a foot note..too painful to witness

[@sniper7492]

Just painful to watch...

[@joelholland8523]

Whats the deal. All these people abd there big nice boats. But they cabt partlk them to save there lives. Whats up with that? We been parking boats here in Australia since age 10. And even at age 10 we could figure it out. Cant park a boat? Remove their license

[@jayarnold4149]

I don’t have the patience to watch this people just don’t get it useless deckhand captain Useless