My Last Tow Before I Quit!!! | 43ft Beneteau

I quit this job and started working for another company doing the same thing, so I'm not going anywhere and release new videos every Sunday at 10am est
**Disclaimer**
I am no longer employed as a contracted captain by Coastal Towing and Marine Services LLC DBA as TowBoat US Venice.
This video is not and was not endorsed by TowBoat US Venice or Boat US. The views expressed in this video are strictly my own and not those of TowBoat US Venice or Boat US. My second week working for TowBoat US. 15nm sw of Venice to Apollo Beach FL
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[@Zed483]

You are such a professional and have great maritime knowledge. It was a pleasure watching you demonstrate your craft.

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks Zed!

[@jefferykuhn-d2y]

If it was so easy everyone would be doing it, the short time I watched you are really good and you deserve respect in all corners of your world

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks jeffery!

[@seawench555]

Well Ken, on to bigger an better things mate, ur ex employer obviously didn't know a great employee when he had one. I want to say thanks for helping all those people and boats by getting them safely to a dock. I hope we see u back on the water soon Dufuss xx🌈👍💪🌟Perfect Ending!!!

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks Sea Wench! The ending was more fitting than anyone other than me knows...but yes, on to slightly bigger and most definitely better things! Luckily for you, in less than a week you'll know what that is 😉

[@Steve757-fl1hd]

I’m 73. My take on American business is this. Most owner/managers have no clue, not a single one, about management/employee relations. Their approach to managing or leading is to be heavy handed and a “take no prisoners” style. They are predominantly a$$holes who really don’t give a hoot about the wellbeing of their employees. Management is under the impression that there’s 10 people standing in line for your job. Herb Kellegher , ex CEO of Southwest Airlines, was asked once what he does to keep his customers happy. He said, “I keep my employees happy.” Just move on, this job isn’t worth the time you take out of your life to worry about it.

[@kennethhacker3014]

Your customer service and skill is top shelf so you shouldn't have a hard time finding a new place to work and hello from NJ

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks Kenneth! I already had a job lined up to work for towboat us under a different owner a little bit to the north (Sarasota) of where I was working (Venice) in this video

[@kennethhacker3014]

@@CaptKenO giddy up!!!!

[@roncaptain9527]

Well Sir ..Its been enjoyable watching your videos ...They will be missed Fair winds Captain Ron .Naples Florida

[@CaptKenO]

Hey capt. This was an old video. I have since started at a new company and am still posting videos

[@Psalm1101]

His lost big time thank-you for teaching us so much

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks T N! I'm glad you're enjoying my content! I think you'll really enjoy what the future holds for this channel!

[@Mike-tc8ob]

Thank you for your service sir!

[@dano336]

I've enjoyed your videos Good luck in the future

[@SeaNickLakeStClair]

Love watching your videos. Just started my own channel for the work I do up in Michigan at one of the busiest TowBoat ports in the country!

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks Nick! The best piece of equipment you can buy for this type of content is a 360 camera. I'd recommend the insta360 x4

[@53Peterbilt]

Well, this companies poor decisions have let some other company gain a very experienced and capable tow boat operator Nice job Capt Ken!

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks Peterbilt! My new boss definitely appreciates the work I do and sees the benefit to my recording my jobs!

[@maryloutetreault1650]

Happy for you Captain Ken, I’ll be watching and liking 👍🏻

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks Mary!

[@loki244ti]

As soon as i saw the deck i knew it was a shamrock predator. Love those boats

[@CaptKenO]

I'll take my twin outboard cats any day over the shamrocks. Yes they're good little work boats, but the outboards are sooooo much more versatile for the work we do

[@loki244ti]

Yes absolutely, same. But for taking the wife and kids out. A nice stable boat with a head goes a loooong way.

[@amrak5028]

I am waiting for the big reveal with high hopes for a new direction for You Captain Ken.

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks a Mrak! Less than a week left...😉

[@jonathonoscars6514]

As someone who was a tow operator on land I completely understand recording if nothing more for liability reasons. I can’t imagine working for someone that didn’t want you to cover your butt or so you can learn if you did screw up.

[@CaptKenO]

Absolutely! My new boss 100% supports not only my recording of the videos, but posting the content as well!

[@althomas189]

So your ex boss wasn’t making any money off your videos therefore you shouldn’t either?

[@mdenisen]

I used to hate getting calls for sail boats. Most I encountered were inexperienced. They would call in saying they lost power and needed towed into Marco Marina. They would usually call in about 20 miles south of Marco even though they had 15 knot winds.

[@CaptKenO]

All the damn time. I constantly had sailboats 10+ miles off Venice call in for engine failure. Dude. Sail the damn boat closer to the inlet and then I'll come tow your ass in

[@rm4po4]

Just reading this randomly without any context, but yes I would imagine it's the most inexperienced that will probably need the most help...but hey, they are getting out on the water! Maybe they can read a bit more, study a bit more, and try to be as prepared as possible...but give 'em credit for trying!

[@deebee6628]

Your last toe the reason why I watch the show made me want to get BoatUS coverage if they let you go then I will try other company lol

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks Deebee! I still work for TowBoat US, just under a different and better owner

[@josephcitizen4195]

How in the world can that guy not know to put the line under the railing (did you call it a lifeline?).

[@CaptKenO]

You'd be surprised the ways people try and route the towline...it's why I have to pay extra attention when I give it to them and generally prefer to do it myself if I can

[@hearsejr]

Just tie it to forstay... it should hold ... after all it's a wire rope that can hold Like a thousands pounds right? .. lol

[@markusjoseph5256]

God Speed MY Friend

[@earlaloomis4949]

Why do these companies not understand the seeing what you do, encourages more memberships

[@josephcitizen4195]

exactly. I wish every service I pay for (car repair, appliance repair, towing, everything) was recorded. It makes it appear that this company has something to hide.

[@CaptKenO]

My old boss has been running this company for 20 years, and in his eyes it's worked out so far (definitely could be run a whole lot better)...so why mess with it?

[@CaptKenO]

It's not so much that there's something particular to hide, but when everything you do is put on the internet there will always be people who will pick apart every decision you make. Hell, even I look at some of the decisions I make while editing the videos and go WTF did I do it that way for? 😂

[@mama_keikei8081]

Most captains don’t ever want to admit to making a mistake. And a lot of people see these videos lol that’s probably why. Customer complaints and customers pay the bills. Pretty dumb reason. But meh….you will be ok

[@Bierdaddy1]

I suppose not disclosing to the client or your boss that you’re recording for your private broadcast could violate some service or employment contract. I’m not a lawyer. Unlike filming at a beach or park, which are public spaces, you’re recording someone’s private property, kind of like paparazzi. I haven’t seen any inappropriate videos of wives’ butts or children, but the client doesn’t know that. If anything, recording is a smart CYA move for insurance and safety purposes, documented proof of your skills if some jerk wants to try to pin some damage, accidental or that he caused, on you. Maybe just tell your new boss your recording plan and post a sign for customers. Technically, that could be evidence if god forbid something goes wrong and someone gets hurt. Appreciated watching your seamanship skills. Thank you for your videos. Good luck with your new boss. Fair winds.

[@CaptKenO]

On the water is a public place, so that's not the issue, and there's no contract violation either. I initially started recording my jobs to cover my ass if there was any issues. My new boss absolutely loves the fact that I record the jobs since he trusts that we do a good job, so it should only ever work in his favor (which it has on a few occasions). Oh, and our corporate liaison likes the publicity that these types of videos bring to the company too 😁

[@rm4po4]

​@@CaptKenOmaybe the thing to think about is not that this in public, which it is...but those are your clients. Meaning they are paying to be helped, so it would seem to be wrong to share those videos unless they agree to it for promotion. I'd be upset if I was in a position to need help, paid a pretty penny for the help and then find out people are making jokes. That doesn't seem correct. Now if you asked me, in most circumstances I'd agree to it.

[@mountainmandale1587]

Your ex-boss must have something to be afraid of. I'm not going to call or recommend him anytime in the future. Would you be interested in starting your own business? I might be able to help with finances. I'm just saying.

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks Dale! I just might take you up on that offer someday 😉

[@johnfkeating]

Sorry our brother

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks John! I work for a better boss now doing the same thing, so it's all good 😁

[@johnfkeating]

@@CaptKenO glad to hear it Ken!!

[@jackbelk8527]

Much of the tow business seems to involve sea sickness--brown bottle flu.

[@daveok7131]

6bt in that shamrock bangin away!

[@CaptKenO]

This one is actually a Yanmar, but we had the Cummins in the little pilot house shamrock that made a couple of appearances in my videos

[@acmeopinionfactory8018]

I wouldn't mind hearing Nick's side of the story.

[@CaptKenO]

If you know him personally, go ahead and ask him...I've got nothing to hide

[@dancingrick9627]

I thought all Beneteau sailboats have a straight up and down bow? Maybe that’s an older model.

[@CaptKenO]

I'm not an expert on boat styles so I'll take your word on it. This was an older boat... I don't remember exactly, but I think it was from the 80s

[@acmeopinionfactory8018]

Benetau make innumerable models, and have done for fifty years, so you will find many variartions of hull design over the years, most of which were never sold or built in the US. The most recent designs do mostly have a plumb bow.

[@313barrygmail]

Shamrock

[@diggy-d8w]

This is the 1st video of yours I have ever seen so forgive me for not knowing exactly what I was LQQKin' For within......lol, I know in this day -n- age there's a lot of shyster's looking for a free ride(TOW) and they'll spin any situation to make their case. It was smart to video the sH!T going down(ships included) so you could defend your & your companies position but I guess you're done for now & I hope to find ya again one day. Be safe & GB ALL

[@CaptKenO]

I quit working for this guy and started working for another company doing the same thing, so I've still got new videos coming out weekly!

[@diggy-d8w]

Hey Captain, I've been binging on your stuff......lol, you know those waters inside-out & you've got common sense which are two things that ought to get you paid very well & I ain't mentioned the dangers but I digress. You're very good at what ya do for a young man, they ought to understand your value but some won't until you leave. Their loss big time. I'll be looking for you, peace

[@diggy-d8w]

now I'm subb'd UP & clanged the bell

[@vancity2349]

Sorry to hear this, hope it all works out for you. Is the big reveal you get your own boat?

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks Vancity! I've been at my new job for 5 months now, and so far so good! As far as what that is...well, you'll just have to wait and see...🤔😉

[@bigkings.8804]

Your talents make it look easy. Obviously, it's not.

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks Bigkings!

[@jb9090]

There’s two kinds of boaters… those that have run aground, and those that will. It happens for all kinds of reasons, especially sailboats with deep keels. There’s nothing wrong with what anyone did in this video. Why all the drama?

[@CaptKenO]

Close. There's a third type though...those that lie about it 😂 What drama are you talking about?

[@robertduster8508]

Why the hell did they need a tow

[@CaptKenO]

I'm pretty sure they only told me when we got closer that they got their engine running

[@steveatx8295]

😢

[@CaptKenO]

Just quit working for thst boss and started working for another one

[@seccat]

Regretfully, this elderly sailor should just enjoy his boat tied to the dock.

[@Dennco2000]

Sail boaters 😂😂😂