HOW TO DRIVE A BOAT IN ROUGH SEAS - BIG OCEAN SWELLS!

HOW TO DRIVE A BOAT IN ROUGH SEAS - BIG OCEAN SWELLS!
We are so excited we finally had the perfect weather day to film this video! This has been a pretty consistent request from some of you. We needed just the right conditions to be able to properly demonstrate driving a boat in rough seas. In the video, we go over DOWN SEA, UP SEA, SIDE SEA & QUARTERING!
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[@thercattrainer]

This is one of the best videos that I have ever seen on operating a motor vessel in rough seas. I worked for many years in the Gulf of Mexico Oil Patch as a USCG licensed Merchant Marine Captain, and AB Special while hauling fluids, equipment, supplies, groceries, and personnel to and from the oil platforms and I’m still on active status. Keep up the good work Gale Force Twins!

[@peterb3124]

That was really REALLY good. I spent 22 years driving Uncle Sam's boats all over the world, and 24 years as a Marine Systems Safety Engineer for everything that floats, 18 feet all the way to 120K tons. Two things I might add - first is secure the boat for running in heavier seas. Loose gear can do the strangest things and will do damage. Second is patience!!! Just as you can run too slow, you can also run too fast. Just be calm, be patient, and take what you get. Again - really really good.

[@GaleForceTwins]

We appreciate that GREATLY!! Thank you for watching and supporting our channel 😊

[@sufiland34]

Recommendation to secure the boat

[@ruthanderson5089]

Thank you for your service Peter!

[@peterb3124]

@@ruthanderson5089 You are welcome.

[@bruiser6479]

This is very good advice. These ladies know what they are talking about. In a big following sea you really need to be constantly on and off the throttle to maintain your pace. Where I boat on the south coast of Western Australia the swell is rarely below 2 metres. In the weather I am willing to boat in, the swell is usually 2 to 3 metres. I would prefer it to be less, but it just isn’t. My rule of thumb is to remember that boats float. The whole idea is to get there and back safely and that the sea conditions will dictate how you need to skipper the boat.

[@PP-lk2pt]

I live in Alaska and have been commercial fishing and piloting ships for thirty years this was a great educational video . The subject was clearly presented and you two exude confidence that speaks volumes to your time spent on the water .Great Job !

[@nightdevil6666]

How is it up there these days? Worth moving back after the 14 years ive been away?

[@sugondeece365]

@@nightdevil6666 get out of anchorage and it’s still Alaska.

[@nightdevil6666]

@@sugondeece365 That's where I grew up. I have heard bad things about Anchorage as of late and its kinda bummed me out about my dream of moving back. Heard similar stories about Wasilla :/ a lot of drugs and crime. Not at all what I remember growing up there. So where do you recomend?

[@bradfordrodgers1515]

Great job! You two are great teachers! As a novice inland boater on lakes (Ohio), I don't ever get to see these conditions on my boat. It's fun to see how boaters who handle the big water take care of business intelligently and safely. Keep up the great work!

[@cliffhuson2364]

Brilliant advice and so clearly described! Still waiting for Covid to let me take delivery of my first boat, but this information is invaluable before I set out in it. Great work ladies 👌

[@nukimo2967]

Thanks Amanda & Emily! We retired to Myrtle Beach and recently joined a well-known boat club. Off the South Carolina coast it’s fairly shallow for some 13-15 miles before the drop off to the deeper ocean and deep sea fishing. When not inshore fishing, we’ve learned there are a couple spots (holes) three miles offshore. We’re just learning how to boat and will be getting training and certified to pilot offshore. This video was very helpful as it was clearly explained and easily understandable. Again, Thanks & Fish On!

[@charlieb9954]

I have ZERO experience driving boats and never owned one. Watching this video was very informative and exciting to watch how much fun it is piloting a boat when your trained and know what your doing. You have inspired me, at age 54, to go get my six pack license and start down the sea captains trail. Any pointers of any kind would be appreciated. I currently live in north east Texas so I may have to take vacation time to get this done but I’m excited about it! Thanks for the inspiration. 😊

[@quill6211]

You girls teach the most important boating curriculum that no other channel teaches. TY

[@choimdachoim9491]

A quarter of a dollar is 25 cents but a quarter of 180 degrees (or direction of waves) is 45. Really useful, necessary and potentially life-saving information presented here. I've been watching boat-fail videos lately and I understand the mistakes people are making in rough seas now.

[@kashfiqbal]

This was my mistake, taking waves at 45 degrees is often feel like I lacked control of the boat as it exposed the broadside

[@potterwalker4823]

great that you two are informing a new generation w passion and knowledge of and for the seas. I’ve been on the water all my life and it’s nice to see girl power at sea level.

[@alpeters944]

Ive been boating 40 years all inland lakes and rivers. Just bought a place near tampa so i was looking for some pointers on big water boating. You girls are great. Great to see the young generation doing it right. Thanks. Im following.

[@awittypilot8961]

Yeah...you two cuties pretty much nailed it. Following seas trim up and find your speed....opposite into the waves, the sea will make your bow lift so trim down and find your speed. For troughs trim asymmetrically. It's ok if your tabs/motors don't match. GREAT vid though....I raced offshore for a long time and your advice is definitely sound. It's really about speed more than anything. Sometimes slower can even be dangerous....same with going too fast

[@GaleForceTwins]

Thank you!! 😊

[@cfonvip5151]

I was traying for long, long, long time to fully understand the drill of trimming up, down, out, in, listen to stupid youtubers stepping in their docking boats on a calm lake. Today, I bumped to you girls and now I can master my boat in any condition. You rocks! Tank you so much.

[@dr.strangelove7739]

First time viewer. Loved the video, girls! I'm an old freshwater lake boater and can appreciate your great advice. The ocean is a completely different ballgame, and when you are in an open bow boat with and inboard, you really need to be careful not to bury the bow in a wave and allow all of the water to drain down into the engine compartment where it will kill your motor and leave you stranded!

[@GaleForceTwins]

Thank you!! We are so glad our video was helpful ☺️

[@billyjackcurtis4680]

Being the dad of 6 year old twin girls puts all my other life experiences in perspective im a disabled army vet from gulf war 1. But i got my purple heart when i had my twin girls in 20017. Now a 51 year old slab of meat just hoping my girls prosper in this messed up world. Im just so happy that there are some ppsitive role models out there not shaking it or just living off the govt. I can only imagine your dads is the loudest and the proudest father in every room. Keep up the great work Cap 2x.

[@davide4680]

Very good lessons in boating 101. Anyone can purchase a boat in my state but no captain license is required. These tips you just gave are not only good to keep you dry but can save your life. Great job Amanda & Emily

[@rlrieth]

This is so good. What a great informative video. For the record I don’t drive boats but I have been at sea and I would be happy to trust you girls to go fishing with.

[@MegaGemann]

I'd feel safe on the water with these two. I definitely learned something! Great job guys!!!

[@kathyranalli7728]

Been boating on lakes for 13 years but these big waters a whole other beast & I'm taking notes so when I return to the Florida waters. Learning a lot on these video's and I am excited about other ladies that know their boating tech-info like you gals. Thanks very helpful

[@hflanders]

Just retired to gulf coast of Florida and plan on buying a boat after our house is built...my wife and I have been watching all kinds of videos about types of boats when we came across this video. So informative and went right into your other video about navigating the IC. Thank you both so much and we’ll be watching more.

[@ceakoth]

Thanks for the super helpful video! I’m looking to get my first boat and plan to keep it on the lake (it will only be 19 feet) but these tips are still super helpful. Keeping my wife and son from getting seasick will help ensure it’s a family activity that sticks :)

[@anthiarvaniti580]

Hey there! Am a female captain on a fishing boat and a fishing tours charter owner in Santorini. Am so so happy i foubd your channel. So proud of you. 👏👏👏 Welldone. Wish you could visit us in Greece ⚓💙🎣

[@berniecoles2337]

You ladies have explained powerboat handling at sea excellently, with very clear and understandable advice.

[@DannyMacNair]

Excellent tutorial ladies, getting into my 5th year of boating and figured some of this out already but you gave some awesome tips. The quartering and side sea was new and plan on working on that out here in SoCal. Love the channel and keep up the great work.

[@jameskoch7190]

Going to put your tutorial of backing up into a slip with just the motors to use this weekend.Thx👍

[@justoneman3916]

Great video! Best I’ve seen on the topic, keep up the good work! Ignore the haters and trolls.

[@GaleForceTwins]

Thank you 😊

[@larrydvorshockii5935]

Thanx ladies, as a retired fish warden, that brought back many boating memories, not all of them enjoyable, but memories none the less. :-)

[@andyroberts4089]

You both are excellent communicators. Great video. I learned much more from your video than the combined content of 10 other videos on the topic. Thanks for being thorough for those trying to learn.

[@henrytse20]

Wow this was really informative. Thank you ladies!

[@vannigiovannigio8861]

Thank you two for spending the time to educate us boaters.

[@GaleForceTwins]

Thats always the goal :) Thank you for watching!

[@charitybull]

you two are great! Seriously keep it up. It is nice to see two competent captains sharing their knowledge.

[@chiefcomplaint3992]

Great video with great info! I've been operating boats since I was 10 in both fresh and saltwater, in my 70's now. This was a good reminder that I need to remember to use my trim tabs more often, especially in rough water.

[@paulnotine4033]

Gotta say - I learned a few things. Thank you both and don't the the 'fellas" steer you in the wrong direction. Excellent job!!

[@JOE-lb7sw]

This video is a MUST WATCH video for anyone considering owning a boat or new to owning a boat. You make it look so easy! Your presentation is clear and straight forward. EXCELLENT VIDEO!!! 👍👍😎

[@GaleForceTwins]

Thank you 😊

[@gauravnarsinghani]

Best twins on KZbin hands down, so natural with the camera and such good skippers too! Love your vids! Thank you for the tutorials

[@stephendsurowitzormondfinf4490]

Absolutely a well done video! Other people need to watch this if uneducated on boat handling! You both did great! Proud of you! Thank you for the educational video!

[@oithachiei01]

Thank you. Finally someone teaches this topic.

[@GaleForceTwins]

So glad you found it helpful! Thank you for watching 😊

[@robertpendzick9250]

@@GaleForceTwins Yes, you can find so many 'fails' but very few on how to at least try to safely cross rough inlets.

[@MichaelWillems]

I’m a new boater: just five hours experience on a bowrider. Yesterday the local river was quite rough, and I worked almost all of this out through trial and error. Obviously you supplied additional detail and laid it out in a very logical manner. I am also a educator and allow me to say, you two are excellent teachers. Thanks!

[@edwinkauenhofen2404]

Thx ladies, as a new boat owner I'll be watching this one several times before heading out.

[@johnriner6720]

Thumbs up! I've only been watching for about a week but I do have a great suggestion for your fishing videos. You guys should always give the month, the air temperature and water temperature. It's something that a lot of people leave out, but it's really the most helpful info an angler wants to hear.

[@Tomahawkndn]

Nice class ladies, the killer off course is getting ahead in an inlet, surfing then pearling the bow and the potential capsize.

[@keithhumpherys8343]

Being a twin I am always interested the interaction of other twins It the first time seeing twins motoring/sailing. I find it wonderful that you both can be together and work together. I like your enthusiasm.

[@SunsTo7]

You guys are fun to see . I admire how you back each others play 100%. Keep doing a great ob.

[@montebrown9528]

You two are terrific sailors and even better instructors. I've done alot of lake and river boating and just a little open water boating. It's a whole different experience and intimidating to say the least.

[@carlosdevera2657]

at first, it was hard to recognize one from the other but now, i think i know now from watching you everytime you have new vlogs :)

[@skionenine]

It's amazing how your insight registers much clearer the second time I watched this entire video. First time I watched it I took everything at face value; but now having experience driving boats, I know exactly how all the seas you talk about feel, and it really does help understanding the concepts that you both illustrated in this video! All the tips have been very helpful and great - keep up the good work as I look forward to more of your future content!

[@GaleForceTwins]

That’s amazing!! Thanks for watching 😊🐟 we are so glad you found our video helpful!

[@victoreous626]

Watch the video for a third viewing to ingrain the info. You will glean the meat info on the third viewing.

[@KM-px8cs]

You twins are more knowledgeable than anyone else I've watched videos from, and cover topics that are hard to find instruction on. For those who underestimate women they need to watch your channel!

[@GaleForceTwins]

Wow, thank you!

[@carypeaden4147]

This is an Important topic that I (and probably many others) are challenged by. I don't think I have seen anyone else cover it. It was a little complicated, but you two did a good job!

[@TheBryanLiu]

petition for connecting Gale force twins with the Haulover guys !

[@vannigiovannigio8861]

No need to connect them. These ladies don't need them.

[@carolethorn3211]

@@vannigiovannigio8861 No no! Haulover needs the twins! (But that would take the fun out of watching so...)

[@vannigiovannigio8861]

@@carolethorn3211 Absolutly right.

[@ryneagheilim9782]

What kind of connect?

[@KM-px8cs]

They are better and more knowledgeable without dudes around!

[@davidgaylord7453]

I think it's important to note that every boat handles seas differently. It's important to know how your boat handles the seas and your own skills, and then don't exceed your or your boats limits. Challenge yourself to learn and get experience but don't get in over your head. Always know where your safe out is also, sometimes it's better to wait for better conditions, whether that is a change in tide or a change in weather.

[@user-bx8sd3ez5k]

Ladies that was awesome. We are lake boaters about to become ocean boaters so we are used to rough waters but little experience with swells. Thanks for putting together such a helpful, informative, well-exampled video. The Gail Force Twins ROCK!! Thank you very much!!!

[@jeffcarter8160]

So I just stumbled upon you two and I had my doubts on your knowledge. Your explanations where spot on! Kudos! Confidence is cute.

[@reedb2369]

love the tips you guys provide!

[@giovanniquintana7625]

Finally, an educational video on how to handle rough seas done in style. Thank you!

[@ciudadgilera]

I recently got me a CC 28F single engine And I have bein looking for post like this, you girls are amassing the way you explain it is so clear that any newbie like me can understand, you are very talented teachers. I know I have to practice on this plus many otter topics, I drive big trucks for a living and I know what practicing it means, like professional baseball players go to batting practices every day we are no exception to improve our skills. Thanks for what you do.

[@adamsadventures9919]

Excellent instructional video. I’m a seasoned captain and I got some good information from these two youngins. Keep it up!

[@tattsgti]

I think I have seen all of your boat handling episodes. Extremely well done 👏

[@vivfox207]

Great training video for a power boat beginner. One I keep returning to. Well done!

[@GaleForceTwins]

That’s awesome! Thank you for watching ☺️

[@etc-and-more]

Thanks, another video I wish I had a year ago before tackling my first rough-ish seas. Left Key West and wanted to head north to Marathon but ran into waves coming towards us and a hugely uncomfortable ride within the first 5 miles. Luckily we didn't have a schedule, turned around and went up the gulf coast to Marco Island and eventually made it back south through Okeechobee a month later. Gulf was like glass that day. Thanks for the educational video.

[@dannyforehand5114]

Great video. Lots of good information. Y'all definitely know your stuff. The only thing I do a little differently is running up sea. I have a deep V 24 ft Albemarle. I keep the bow down any time I am running up sea simply because the ride is more comfortable. I always just start tweaking the trim tabs down until the ride softens up enough. Sometimes we take a little more spray but the soft ride makes it worth it. Keep in mind, it is not an open boat so we are staying dry anyway.

[@richardcunningham3671]

I've watched your video several times. Theory combined with real life demonstration - the perfect combo! I think it's the best I have seen on this topic. Well done you two. They should show this on the various motorboat training courses, such as the RYA day skipper here in the UK. Thank you, Richie.

[@ronnien5225]

I love the new intro.

[@killyourtelllievision]

That was fun.... Thanx for the ride Ladies and thanx for sharing your maritime Wisdom and radiant Light

[@acura4utoo]

When you say it out loud, and show the pictures, it’s just common sense, but prior to your tutorial, I had no idea! Thanks for the awesome video! You make a great team!

[@memoe911]

I’ve been researching boating videos for a few months before making a decision on buying my own boat. I never thought I’d learn about boating skills from a couple of blonde teenage girls (I kinda expected boating authorities to be older gentlemen with deep raspy voices, extremely tanned skin and interesting accents) but here we are. This is one of the best, if not the best, videos on handling boats. Good job girls. Stay safe and give us more great videos like this one!

[@stevechu8201]

You're probably expecting captain Jack Sparrow. :)

[@p.a.ch.3861]

both ladies pass on their professionl skill to help our weekend boating safe and fun.. many thanks

[@memoe911]

@cherry bomb so true 😂

[@captmiker7423]

We are big fans of your channel. Thought this might help. Definition of quartering sea: a sea striking a ship's quarter at an angle of about 45 degrees to its heading.

[@shipilot]

I think you mean 135° to the boats heading.

[@dennispilotte7286]

Great educational video! As a father for two daughters I am very happy to see that you and your sisters have broken into a world of where men mainly dominated it. Y’all are obviously very smart, but also very determined! Great job and good for y’all!

[@rustyh1686]

I have an 18'4" half cab but only spent time outside on big boats. Ive been out a few times in my 18ft tinny. I was confident and comfy, but it is nice to find your video, just to get some advice and comfirmation on what Im doing. Thanks guys👍👍👍

[@williamsalte5484]

I've watched many videos of boats transiting Haulover Inlet in Florida. I suggest that you contact the KZbin channel and see if you can use some of the videos with commentary on techniques.

[@supereliptic]

And I’m now subscribed. This was a nicely informative video, and as you say at the start of it, you choose a day where the sea conditions was just right for it to serve as a teaching aid. Please make more of these videos if you have the time, they’re very good.

[@GaleForceTwins]

Welcome to our channel 😊🐟

[@gregoryroberts973]

Thanks, I never really learned this. Most of what know is self taught. Great to learn now the right way.

[@tonymtztx]

As a new boater, about to experience the sea soon but after watching this video I don't feel so nervous. Thank you girls👍

[@idaho_girl]

I'm a sailor so it is interesting to learn about powerboat handling. I appreciate good seamanship (seawomanship) by anyone in any type of boat!

[@guardrailbiter]

Are you sure you're a sailor? You don't cuss like a sailor. ;-)

[@lauravalerius4667]

I think you meant to say that you would quarter a sea by going at a 45degree angle. Great lesson! What martyrs you are to help us learn!

[@dustintunis9347]

I was wondering if that was what she meant. 25° seemed like an unusual choice. Technically 90° is a quarter of the way around, but obviously that wouldn't be right. 45° would be a quarter of 180°.

[@FX5067]

Another great video ladies. Very informative. Thank you. I am an old timer, so I use different terminology for the same concept. Head sea, Beam sea, and Following sea.

[@callong1]

Love how you actually explain what the sea terms are!! Up Sea, Down Sea. Very interesting!!

[@stingray4540]

I have three daughters, 8,6&3. We recently discovered your channel. They are constantly begging me to watch Gale Force Twins. Today they were playing “Gale Force Twins” and one of them caught a “5” salmon” that was a keeper, the other one caught a “3” salmon” that was too small so she thew it back. They also caught a “15” crappie” and a “15 pound swordfish”... 😆 Fishing is my life so I try to keep them interested and take them out even though I’ve been too busy with work to get out much myself these last 3 years. I’m really glad they now have two nice young women for role models to keep them interested in fishing outside of the few trips I take them on.

[@GaleForceTwins]

This is best fish story I’ve ever heard! Those are all some of our favorite catches. Thank you for sharing, please tell your daughters tight lines 🐟

[@ricknicholson5894]

Now really impress me, cruising in confused seas. Like the vid, one of those I'll need to watch 5 times or so.

[@what2010for]

Great video! I appreciate y’all risking your gear for the amazing content!

[@demmett72]

I have been surf fishing for years in New York and wanted to get into boat fishing. Your videos are great. So much information. I'm learning a lot. Unlike most videos on here you 2 don't make it about yourself. It's sort of having a teacher explain things to you. Keep it up!

[@GaleForceTwins]

That is exactly what we hope to accomplish in our videos!! Thank you for watching!

[@JDERU01]

Boat beginner here,thank you for the lesson girls.

[@scary_scat3924]

I’ve been running boats for 40yrs and we’ve always referred to these conditions as a following sea.However we referred to the technique used to run in these conditions as heading Down sea.

[@dpd6401]

Yep, same, following sea, head sea, beam sea, quarter sea and broad on the bow. My boat is 7m long, fitted with twins and no trim tabs, therefore I have to adjust all my trim via the engines, something he girls did not allude to.

[@hidel308]

Learned all of this the hard way years ago. Wish I had you girls and your channel back in the 90’s. 😜 great video!

[@manueldones5736]

Hey Gale force twins. I really enjoy watching your videos. I'm an old navy sea dog. I must say, you hit every point of navigating your boat right on. Keep up the work as I'll be watching your careers take off. Good luck. Fair winds and following seas young lads!

[@steventwiddy3402]

You should be doing this video in my 19 southern skimmer ! Lol

[@ElvisPresleyE]

Great Show " Should have seen this when I had my first boat. And sank it. LOL

[@Dreamformeable]

What kind of boat was it and how did you sank it

[@billganga7810]

This video was really helpful...we were out in the gulf today and the waves weren’t happy with us....I remembered this vid and incorporated some other things I learned along the way and our ride wasn’t that bad...We were happy to get back into the bay ...thanks for the vids...keep rocking them out

[@WisdomCalls]

Super video! Just learning about boating in the ocean. This is our first year doing just that in So Flo. Thanks for the tips! Also, great to see other ladies doing what I want to do!

[@skipyost177]

Video yourselves using the skills entering Haulover Inlet on a rough day

[@mikecooper7094]

I’d like to see that also lol

[@tommaulden7308]

@@mikecooper7094 and in bikini 👙

[@mikecooper7094]

@@tommaulden7308 yes please lol

[@shanerobinson7128]

@@tommaulden7308 that’s a big 10-4!

[@johnsimonds5597]

I'm waiting for Part 2 "TWinning at Haulover Inlet" , mix it up a bit use a Sea Doo, then an 18-22 Center Console, then your Intrepid and then a Midnight Express. No wait this could take a whole weekend better make it a mini-series.

[@steliosmalamatos8755]

No boat can beat the Black Top Legend through the Haulover Inlet.. :) I would love to see these girls do a part 2 through Haulover during a rough day. I believe they would do better than most..

[@trippy19640]

I agree, that would be very useful

[@AZGOLF]

i just went offshore out of pirates cove and the inlet was 5ft waves going out. not the roughest ride but our Capt handled it like a pro!! i'm just now getting into boating and trying to gain all the knowledge i can! awesome video and thank you for the info

[@ramenadventure]

Thanks for this! I’ve been driving small pleasure boats in Tokyo Bay for years and would always just go slow in choppy water. Rookie! I’m gonna spend a day practicing your tips.

[@chipsprayberry72]

Did y’all have to know this to get your captain license, or does learning it come with experience? Awesome vid and information as usual 🤙🏽

[@GaleForceTwins]

The captains test definitely requires a lot of knowledge and proper studying! However, a very LARGE portion comes with sea time and experience 😊

[@chipsprayberry72]

@@GaleForceTwins thank y’all for replying!!

[@RP133]

Would be interested to see a video comparing trimming motors vs tabs to find optimal setting for efficiency. Lots of conflicting info out there.

[@sledzep01]

Generally you should use the trim on the motors first as the tabs add drag. The tabs can assist if needed. Tabs are great to compensate side to side the if the weight is off

[@RP133]

@@sledzep01 Thank you. According to vessel view, I’ve seen my mpg go up sometimes using my trim tabs. Just found it interesting and wondering if anyone else uses tabs for performance or solely for side to side.

[@jakelrsaunders]

Agreed, when travelling down/following seas trim tabs can't provide more bow lift than the natural running attitude of the boat at that speed. Trimming the motor redirects the thrust and can actively lift the bow. I also trim up when running across sea to keep the bow up and make the water break further back giving a drier ride.

[@frankhiggs4141]

I'm glad I'm doing everything right when I'm on the water I'm very good at reading conditions at sea thankyou for that video I'm sure it's helping many people read their conditions better and being safe .

[@HoustonBrownPhotography]

Never heard them called that. I know them as FOLLOWING Seas, HEAD Seas, BEAM Seas, and QUARTER Seas. But then again, I am an old salt.

[@michiganengineer8621]

You beat me to it LOL An old squid here, my last time out in the salt was in 1989 on an older (early-mid 1970's) Beneteau sailboat up out of Oyster Bay.

[@GenesisHealthy]

Different generation from us crusty critters... redefinition.

[@michiganengineer8621]

@@michaelsommers2356 When you're on a bird farm or a self-sinking ship you don't! (much)

[@michaelsommers2356]

@@michiganengineer8621 My mistake. I confused 'squid' with 'bubblehead'. What can I say? It's been 40 years, and neither term is part of my everyday vocabulary any more.

[@michiganengineer8621]

@@michaelsommers2356 I've been out since 85 myself. I keep running into it everywhere though LOL

[@chrisdembek]

I would like to see the same video with a 19’ boat.

[@Redracerjr]

Depending on the hull they handle well,I used to have a 19ft proline in Hawaii an it handled chop well

[@jeffyhuey]

And bikinis 👙.

[@alibee1978]

@@jeffyhuey I second this comment !

[@aaronfisher125]

@@jeffyhuey really dude they’re trying to teach a skill not be eye candy

[@arcticcatkickass]

I love 19 footers

[@MrDJJozii]

One of the best practically and simply explaned videos on youtube! Thank you!

[@jaymiami5813]

Hello I live in Miami we are all Sailors we grew up sailing you guys are doing a great great job by teaching and educating people that have no experience operating a boat we love all your videos thank you so much for doing something amazing for the community thank you guys and keep up the good work👍👍👍👍

[@SuperJlonergan]

nevermind trim tabs....trim tabs on cc just usee them tto level the boat...trim the engines to get the bow up...outboards have advantages ...big one being trim

[@SWhite-hp5xq]

I agree.. Trim tabs are awesome when you’re boat lists in the wind.. trim on motor is better I feel for trimming bow up or down in following or direct seas and more forgiving than trim tabs. Tabs can be slower to adjust and if you have them right for some waves, it might be wrong for others.

[@charlieodom9107]

Trim tabs extend the running surface, making the boat fly more level, which keeps the boat from skying on waves. Tabs should be level with the bottom of the boat and trim motors up to set bow height in the following sea situation.