How Mega Yachts Cross Oceans

In this video, I take a ride with my life long friend, Captain Courtney Day, as he and his tugs move mega yachts onto a ship berthed in Fort Lauderdale.
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[@JDHood]

I actually said out loud, "HOLY CRAP!" when Courtney scooted out backwards, like it was nothing at all, through that tight gap between the two yachts. That was bloody impressive boat handling!! Even if I was trying that bow first, I would have been as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs! I can only imagine that if you so much as touched the paint on one of those yachts, the crews would have a bit of anxiety. Well Done!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching John. Yes! I was quite anxious myself sitting there watching the two yachts blown down together getting tighter and tighter as we went. Courtney is the best of the best. CUOTO

[@Cheers_Warren]

Everyone else had said it but Courtney really knows his boat. Getting a head of steam on like that to get steerage going astern. Impressive...... cheers Warren

[@cornell833]

So cool 😲

[@robertjohnston5027]

I remember taking the mail boat to get to Mohegan Island in 1964 as a 7 year old to visit friends of my Grandmothers

[@TimBatSea]

Ah yes, the Laura B. She's still in-service today and probably in better shape too. Thank you very much for watching Robert. CUOTO

[@MEdGrant]

There is another channel, "Superyacht Captain" where he accompanies a superyacht from the Mediterranean to Florida; several videos listed in his "Playlists". A fair bit of detail in the prep of the transport ship as well as the work done after the yachts are loaded. A lot of the cribbing is installed by divers. He also includes a full tour of the transport ship. Worth viewing if interested in this stuff.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Ed. CUOTO

[@magnusmyhre8540]

Wow! Some boathandling skills there!😮😮

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Magnus. He's the best of the best. CUOTO

[@mtm101designs9]

Definitely some expert boat handling.

[@TimBatSea]

Courtney is the Man. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@henrymp6295]

I cannot count the amount of times I wondered how these yacht transports managed doing this submerged. The ones I saw concentrated on the divers fixing the hull support and skipped over the yacht loading. There are a handful of videos showing the loading managed by crane on Dockwise transports. Awesome educational video Tim. When he headed in with that second yacht, I was skeptical he could extract himself. Superb boat handling Captain Courtney. Kudos and many safe passages.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Henry. Courtney is the best of the best! CUOTO

[@FloridaJack]

Different. Very different. Thank You.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Jack! CUOTO

[@birdfeeding]

Nice job backing out of there like that!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Steph. He's the man. CUOTO

[@FlyTyer1948]

I’ve seen this type of ship on TV but never from the point of view of the tugs loading it. Wow, amazing ship handling & great video. Thank you to you & Courtney for sharing the experience.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@chuckarrand4281]

Great video Tim. Stay hydrated and keep having fun!!!! CUOTO!

[@TimBatSea]

Yes Sir! Thank you for watching Chuck. CUOTO

[@James-seafan]

excellent manoeuvring by coutrney and the other tug thank you tim

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching James. CUOTO

[@James-seafan]

your welcome tim

[@williampace6261]

WOW that little tug came hauling out between the two yachts! I worked with two dock wise ships on the early 2000s running a Crain unloading bridge decking for the new Tacoma narrows bridge. Amazing ships

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching William. If you are new to the channel, Welcome. Please consider subscribing. CUOTO

[@phillittle9321]

I was surprised to see that Cap'n Courtney's little tug has regular Florida powerboat registration. I figured it would be a documented vessel.

[@TimBatSea]

Me too! Thank you for watching Phil. I'm not sure why, but I do know that because they were purposely built to be under the 26 foot minimum for towing vessels that then require Sub chapter M inspections and more, they operate more as private vessels. But I am by no means fully versed in that area, so take what I've written with a grain of salt. CUOTO

[@SVSecondChance]

Nice job, definitely a very talented captain driving that tug.

[@TimBatSea]

Courtney is the best of the best. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@SVSecondChance]

@@TimBatSea you Don't need to thank me you are putting out very good videos of stuff like that I should be thanking you. Fare winds capton.

[@johnwright3426]

At both sides of the transporter ship there is a corridor what runs from the stern to bow. Engineers generally use a bike/scooter to travel down the corridor, basically when it’s at sea in a bit of weather you can see the far end move. The ship is designed to flex Every single yacht connects to the transporter and has electric and running water,

[@TimBatSea]

Yes Sir. Thank you for watching John. CUOTO

[@WEHenry]

Was one of those yachts your's 😁, great pice of video loading those things Mr timbat👍🤠🌴🇺🇸

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. 😂. I couldn't afford a picture of one of those yachts. 😂 CUOTO

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

That was really fun and interesting to watch. No rubbing paint allowed during those maneuvers. I probably couldn't afford a life preserver on one of those yachts. 8-)

[@TimBatSea]

Me neither! 😂 Thank you for watching Richard. CUOTO

[@rodgerdodger8361]

Learned something new. Throughly enjoyed the ride. Thx. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Rodger. CUOTO

[@josephbrinkley7572]

awesome video again. Thanks Tim. Florida Joe

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Joe. CUOTO

[@1919champ]

Fascinating..Always wondered how they got those boats on there..CUOTO.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Jan. CUOTO

[@will5286]

MONHEGAN-been on and around tons of times over the years-never came across someone anyone actually born there-was with a traditional dance group- used to camp up in the ball field

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. Yup, you were probably received by my mother (Raquel). CUOTO

[@ranger2316]

Hey from Tampa-St Pete. Wow... he backed that thing between those two vessels like it was on rails, like butta! This was a fascinating video. As usual, you guys make a complex, hazardous and potentially expensive job look easy. Thanks Tim. Be safe.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@briandurant2145]

I wish I still lived in Boca Raton. I would have loved to watched you from shore. Although your perspective is much better. I loved hanging out at Port Everglades watching all the activity. Great video!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Brian! CUOTO

[@harrythompson624]

Bravo Tim, enjoyed this !

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@harrythompson624]

Welcome Capt. Keep em coming, come full ahead on two!

[@jimward7881]

One of your best. If only because it was different. Thanks

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Jim. CUOTO

[@walterbordett2023]

Monhegan Island is a very cool place.

[@TimBatSea]

And only the coolest kids grow up there! 😂 Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel Walter. CUOTO

[@4stringmanagmaildcom]

Masterful job of backing that tug between two very expensive yachts with inches to spare on each side. Has to deal with wind, prop walk, strange currents caused by proximity, and tight clearances. Guy has ice water running through his veins.

[@douglasscott3541]

Agreed "soap suds and a shoe horn" well done Captain Courtney Tight!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Mike. Courtney used to run big tugs for years, and now he owns this company and is a master of his craft. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Doug. CUOTO

[@rickpratt8789]

I was telling a friend recently the difference between a boat and a ship: you can pick up a boat and put it on a ship, but not the other way around. I'll show him this video as an illustration. Thanks!

[@TimBatSea]

@@rickpratt8789 😂😂😂 That's great!

[@Pepperboy555]

This was the he coolest thing ever to see and learn about! Thank you, Tim for all your hard work producing your videos and for giving this landlocked guy a glimpse of your world.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Craig. I appreciate that! CUOTO

[@barrywarren4221]

Wow that is a nice way to transport boats and big boats.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Barry. CUOTO

[@marconrustNL]

Great video! These vessels were built a couple of decades ago for the Dutch towage, salvage and heavy transport company Wijsmuller for transporting heavy loads (mainly oil rigs). One of her sister ships actually sank after being hit by a tug while it was being loaded with an oil rig. CUOTO!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Marc. Yes, I'm sure the vessel's trim and stability gets all messed up when submerged. CUOTO

[@Stan_L]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Stan. CUOTO

[@williamjacobs236]

Another great video Tim .

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching William. CUOTO

[@petermacinnis5686]

Cape Ann towing started by my valued friend and early mentor Captain Ellis Hodgkins originally from Cape Ann Massachusetts. Hearing the name brings back so many fond memories.

[@TimBatSea]

I never met the man, but have heard nothing but great things about him. Thank you for watching Peter. If you are new to the channel, Welcome. Please consider subscribing. I try to post new content every Tuesday. CUOTO

[@toolbox-gua]

I was missing the part filmed from the tugs. This was super nice. CUOTOT (CUOT other too!).

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@joekjoe1]

Another great video. I never knew that. Probably your best video yet. That was very interesting. Thanks. Joe

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Joe. CUOTO

[@doggydaddo47]

Amazing boat handling skill there!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. Courtney is as good as it gets. CUOTO

[@mustralineabsorbine5082]

Thanks for the great video. It looks as if the carrier ship is open wider at the stern than at the bow,. :)

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching . I believe that is an optional illusion. Infact the stern is a bit tighter where the engineering spaces on either side come up. CUOTO

[@TradeWindgng]

Absolutely 💯 great 👍 video Great job Keep them coming please

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@TomLeg]

Cool stuff. CUOTO and the T as well!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Tom. CUOTO

[@lardo666]

Interesting how hard astern Captain Courtney goes to go between the yachts - I guess to get decent steering. Really skilful - lovely to watch - scary to do... Safe sailing to you both.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. I believe Courtney backed down hard because the wind was pushing the two yachts together and he knew he only had a short period of time to get out of there. CUOTO

[@car8365]

Thanks Captain! I really enjoyed that. Thanks to Captain Courtney too for letting us into his world.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@gordondonahue4810]

I always learn something watching your channel. I never even knew this type of service existed. I can’t imagine the cost involved to transport these Mega yachts. But as the old saying goes “if you have to ask how much; you probably can’t afford it”.Nice video 👍

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂😂 Very True. Thank you for watching Gordon. CUOTO

[@stephenstange4194]

Fantastic!! I had no clue something like this even existed! I am always learning from your channel. #CUOTO!

[@TimBatSea]

That makes me very happy Stephen. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

I love watching this sort of thing as it shows the skills in the skipper's hands and how they manoeuvre these tugs and vessels as needed.

[@TimBatSea]

Courtney is the best of the best. Thank you for watching Tim. CUOTO

[@brandtdetering8486]

Thank you, Captains Tim and Courtney, for sharing that experience. That was fascinating, and it's a treat to actually see all the logistics. Impressive seamanship.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Brandt. Courtney is the best of the best. CUOTO

[@TerryRossi]

Backing out between the yachts - totally insane! Way to go Cap't!

[@TimBatSea]

Captain Courtney is the best in the business. Thank you for watching Terry. CUOTO

[@topshelf321]

Not sure if that is the one but a buddy of mine owns one of those transport ships, they run from Ft Lauderdale through the canal to the West coast. Pretty cool setup. There is a lot of prep work behind the scenes to get all the boats loaded and supported. I told him once he could keep the boat I would just like to have his insurance payments. LOL

[@TimBatSea]

Right???? 😂 Thank you very much for watching Thomas. CUOTO

[@rherman9085]

Way cool video Tim. Thanks!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@vetterfellow]

Very surgical like work, Dang !!! 🤟🤐👍

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. Courtney is the best of the best. CUOTO

[@ClassXIRoads]

The amount of skill and work that goes into an operation like this is amazing, plans have to be all made well before any boats start moving , before the deck is awash with water the blocks all have to be placed and secured so they won't be moved at all by the prop wash that hits them, all the graving plans are needed so those block are placed correctly, float all the boats into place and then as they life the deck up slowly they must have divers watching each keel meet its blocking, and then they have to secure the boat in place against all directions of possible movement, in the rough seas that they may encounter on the trip. I would hate to have to pay the bill to have one moved. but then again the owners of those type of boats don't blink at the cost. thanks for the vid capt. I'll CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching James. I really appreciate it. CUOTO

[@MarcusAtkins-zw9qt]

Need a valet down there? I’m all in!

[@TimBatSea]

We'd love that Marcus. We hope to bring Paquita back to FLL November or December.

[@netrhyda8761]

Man, that's awesome! I've seen this operation a few years ago in Victoria, BC, but from a distance. But this is something else! Very cool, thx!! Captain Courtney has this down to a T!

[@TimBatSea]

Yes he does. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@kylesmith8769]

This video is so interesting. Thanks for sharing this experience with us. Captain Courtney is so skilled in this water ballet so to speak.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Kyle. Courtney is the best of the best. CUOTO

[@eddieweigel9490]

Hey Tim Those deeres sound fantastic spooling up sounds like our front end loader at work Courtney is a fantastic operator wow impressive

[@TimBatSea]

He's the best of the best, Eddie. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@stephenhope7319]

Awesome video. Those guys must make some coin transporting expensive boats around the world.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Stephen. I am sure they have a huge insurance bill among others as well. CUOTO

[@georgesmith8113]

That was great to see! 👍👍👍👊😎

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching George. CUOTO

[@joshuadupay1285]

I was on Allure of the Seas, the big one with the light blue hull, when you were going past. How crazy is that! Great video as always Tim.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Joshua. I hope you saw me waving. CUOTO

[@wendellseymour6569]

Hello Tim. Workboats & diesel engines are two of my favorite things. If it floats, has engines, propellers, & moves other floating things around, I want to operate it. These are like pocket tugs. I love these things. Im very curious as to how these little tugs are set up. Been curious for some time now, but cant find any info on the web. Engine model/displacement, reduction gear ratios, prop sizes, pitch, blade count. A video showing the machinery setup would be just pure awesome.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Wendell. I have a few videos of the tugs of Cape Ann Towing. I think you will find answers to most of your questions there. CUOTO

[@royordway9157]

That was impressive. Like others have said, that backing out was so smoooooth. I love seeing my fellow Mainers on KZbin.

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@davidschurk9296]

Great video Capt. Tim . Its always interesting to see the interesting loads they can carry by ship . I worked a lot unloading RORO (Roll On and Roll Off) car ships around the US and it was amazing the extra cargo that you would see. One time we saw them offload a tunnel boring machine in Port Newark to bore a new tunnel to Brooklyn. Courtney and his sister do a great job. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

They sure do! Thank you for watching David. CUOTO

[@brinkee7674]

Hey Tim I'm some what newer to channel. Did not realize you were from Maine. I used to work in Maine years back out on Peaks Island, Greening Island and my step mother had/has a place on Vinalhaven. Also did some work in Freeport and Parsonsfield. My sister now lives in Sebago and my nephews around Bethel. I know what that island life was like as Greening had no electricity except for 'The Big House' which was owned by a member of the Forbes family. We did all our work off of generator. Back then there was no real cell phones or internet

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel Brin. Oh yes, those were different times. If you check out my other channel, SV Paquita, I have some content up there from a trip to Monhegan. She is in Florida now after sailing her back from Puerto Rico, but we are headed north next week. Hope to spend a couple months cruising again in Maine. CUOTO

[@jamesterrill1938]

I am always amazed at what I do not know about your world of water and equipment..Thanks CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching James! I appreciate it. CUOTO

[@chrisclarke7828]

WOW this is new, there are only another 6,327 videos about this on YT.

[@TimBatSea]

Shhhhh. Don't tell anyone.

[@Godofthemoon1]

Awesome video

[@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

[@ReelSalty305]

Great video!!!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Zack! CUOTO

[@ranger5721]

this is cool to see i like this i have never seen this before only on videos from a distance

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@bowdoin5063]

Everybody want's to be captain until there's captain stuff to do / Masterful 👌👍😊

[@TimBatSea]

Exactly 💯! Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@bowdoin5063]

@@TimBatSea Just retired after 40 years of building ships at BIW / Love your channel

[@TimBatSea]

@@bowdoin5063 wow! That's great, and a big congratulations! Hitch hiking home to Monhegan (or at least to port Clyde to take the ferry) I used to get picked up by BIW workers on the way into work. Almost froze my ears off walking over the bridge one March. Whenever I would see the Candy Crane sticking up out if the trees from RT 1, I'd feel like I was coming home. My sister went to Bowdoin and I used to visit her there. Thank you again for watching. CUOTO

[@terrym5889]

What a cool operation, would love that job, so many question's But ill just say thanks Tim and your Buddy for taking us along!

[@TimBatSea]

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

[@bryansanges6679]

Amazing.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel Bryan. CUOTO

[@coreydavis5552]

Well done very interesting

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Corey. CUOTO

[@mikeoswald8053]

Great video on a unique method of transport. In the PNW mega yachts head up to Victoria or Vancouver harbor where they are floated aboard and then out via the canal to Ft. Lauderdale. Love the banter in the background. Courtney does a great job showing the agility of a harbor tug. CUOTO Tim!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Mike. CUOTO

[@ronaldjoyce7374]

Great video Tim!!! You’ve just gave this old geezer an education of a life time. This is amazing, THANK YOU! Ron

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Ron. I'm glad you liked it. CUOTO

[@jimissler8170]

Those small tugs are so busy You see them working every day Bringing those large yachts up and down the inner coastal Loved to watch that hole area through PTZ TV They had two cameras on top of what used to be the Phillips 66 Marina Had three good views

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Jim. CUOTO

[@jimissler8170]

Your very welcome Have been a fan for a couple of years. Funny your running out of PR Was my first duty station was in Ponce so many years ago with the Navy Have been interested in tugs for years Your videos are quite informative Please keep up the great work

[@lauravalerius4667]

Absolutely fascinating! I could watch the dance that Captain Courtney and his partner in the stern perform all day long! That is some choreography!

[@TimBatSea]

Agreed. I have been doing my thing for a while, but I too could watch them do this all day long. Thank you for watching Laura. CUOTO

[@cvx2dog549]

Never knew yachts had a transport like this! Thanks for showing!

[@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

[@johnwright3426]

Not all yachts use a transporter but some but some can not do a crossing hence why they use the transporter. Some yacht owners use it to save wear and tear on their yachts.

[@seatravel8536]

Amazing how easy it looks. Was on a boat being loaded once. Not for the faint of heart. Masterful maneuvering.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. Those Cape Ann Towing guys are the best in the business! CUOTO

[@deborahpetith8710]

Nothing wrong with dad jokes. Great watch as always. Blessed be.♥️♥️♥️

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Deborah! CUOTO

[@ToeTag1968]

If I was fortunate enough to own a yacht, I'd have to do a crossing under my own power at least once. But the benefits of using one of these yacht movers is hard to beat.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. I am sure many things would change if I had that kind of money. CUOTO

[@jordmosselman3403]

Good job, nice to see the loading. Dang those SC's ( sardine carriers, aka cruise ships) are sure big, gues thats the price of cheap vacations... CUOTO Tim!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Jord. To each his own, but I can't imagine spending my vacation with a few thousand people all wanting to be queen for a day (or week). CUOTO

[@jordmosselman3403]

@@TimBatSea yeah, likewise Tim, i like a smaller cup of tea as well! Overhere in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands we have The "bruine vloot" old sailing cargo boats, charter up between 8-28 people. Ideal for a week trip with friends or and family. Thats easy cruisin'bruisin hahaha, oh, you get to steer the boat and hoist the sails as well!

[@TimBatSea]

@@jordmosselman3403 wow! Sounds wonderful!

[@dewhalin]

Thank for the video

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching David. CUOTO

[@nighthawk784]

Hey Tim, cool video. Interesting stuff. You know, they say you’re getting old, if you see pics of the cast of Gillian’s Island, and you think, hey, Mrs Howell was kind of a hottie!!!😂😂😂😂😂 By the way, look around for the Michele Foss, towing the ex USS Kitty Hawk to Brownsville. It’s in your area. Maybe you can catch it, and add it to a video, if the stars are aligned, and the moon is in the third phase. Stay safe.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. Oh yeah, Mrs Howell (Lovie). 😂 😂 😂 CUOTO

[@sw0i]

Another great video, Tim. I love watching those guys work the New River when I am in town. If you want to get a glimpse of what it's like crossing the pond on one of these Dockwise ships, Superyacht Captain did a nice video about it. Sorry we're missing you in FL, but we are making tracks north. We're offshore today, but yesterday inside Hilton Head we passed a company tug with a tank barge on the head, the first commercial traffic we've seen since Stuart. You guys are *everywhere*. And yes, I saw him on the one ;)

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂 That's great! Thank you for watching. I hope to start my run north a week from Saturday. Bolo! CUOTO

[@cwshumate914]

What amazing work and amazing engineering that makes a process like this work.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Chris. It is amazing isn't it? CUOTO

[@normtyneships194]

A great video Tim. I have seen these carrier vessels in various locations with and without their payloads so it was a pleasure to see how they were loaded. Courtney makes it look so easy. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Hello Norm. Thank you for watching and supporting both channels! Courtney is the man. CUOTO

[@captainrick9379]

That was awesome Tim ! Those guys do a hell of a job! Thanks for sharing! 😎👍⚓ CUOTO!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and supporting the channel Captain Rick. CUOTO

[@mikehemming1331]

Absolutely fantastic Tim, I had no idea small boats were moved like that. I bet that costs a few £’s to book a slot on that ship. Please pass on our thanks to the chap who took you along with him.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Mike. I certainly will. Courtney is not only the best in the business, but a great guy and lifelong friend. CUOTO

[@operator0]

I highly doubt any of those yachts have the fuel to make it from the East coast of the US to Gibraltar. Maybe a few of the larger ones could do it if they stopped at Bermuda, then the Azores, but certainly not the entire 2,500nm across the Atlantic in one shot. Something S/V Paquita has over all these very expensive motor yachts.

[@Kelly-jc3jc]

Super Yacht Captain did a video series on his YT channel when they brought a yacht (shipped in this manner) from the Med to FL. Very cool to watch.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Kelly. Yes, a few people have mentioned that. CUOTO

[@chriscook8076]

That was a cool perspective on cramming boats into tight spaces. Thanks as always for the great content.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Chris. CUOTO

[@wayneconnell5385]

Very cool video

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Wayne. CUOTO

[@jeromemorris2700]

Neat. Courtney has definitely found a niche. Cool.

[@TimBatSea]

Yes! He's the man in FLL! Thank you very much for watching Jerome. CUOTO

[@paulbearman4653]

Great blog, nice to see the varied content, I was breathing in the whole time the skipper was reversing out.

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂 Me too. And I was there!!! 😂 Thank you for watching Paul. CUOTO

[@NoewerrATall]

That was extraordinary! Thank you (and Captain Courtney!) for bringing us along. Do the yacht crews stay aboard their vessels for the whole transit, or do they just get them secured, then travel separately?

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Erin. I believe some of the crew stays onboard. CUOTO

[@slivers4007]

Disney land hell I'd pay to go ride with this guy for the day!

[@TimBatSea]

Right??? Thank you very much for watching Mark. CUOTO

[@charlieo4489]

Nice video and nice work by Courtney and his crew. Have watched them load here in Newport RI. I often wondered how they keep the ships from rotting away. Especially up north with the higher salt content.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Charlie. I am sure their decks are not so different than ours in that above or below the water, they are always wet with saltwater. CUOTO

[@robertbeaty4909]

That was cool.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel Robert. CUOTO

[@markjarrett9400]

Amazing. Would have been great to see the ship rise out of the sea and the boats tethered.

[@TimBatSea]

Yes. Agreed. I would have loved to see that myself. Thank you for watching Mark. CUOTO

[@geoffreywallace9432]

Great vid as usual Tim. Those John Deere engines are really powerful.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Geoffrey. They sure are! CUOTO

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Tim your buddy is a boat driver...Single Screw tug with wind right between 2 super yachts and 15 cameras. He knows his tug. That had to be pretty cool loading that ship.

[@TimBatSea]

He is the best in the business! Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@joshmalleck2105]

Hi Tim, yes this video is great. Always wondered how they did this. Thank you

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Josh. CUOTO

[@timbradley5848]

One of your best videos, Tim!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Tim! CUOTO