Night Storm at Dry Tortugas on my Solo Trip in a Small Crooked PilotHouse Boat

Traveling to Tropical Places ,Fishing ,Free Diving ,Cooking my Meals in my Small 21 feet Crooked Pilothouse Boat, Discovering New Places and Sharing with you my Viewers. If you Like to support the Making of this Videos Please go to Paypal.me/OutOnTheReefUSA
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[@cWatts-zv3oo]

A night you won't forget. There is a ton of education to be had. Proud of you cap

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks buddy it was a memorable night for sure 😉👍🌧

[@robertrios9982]

This is my favorite KZbin channel! You really make the viewer feel like they are on the boat with you. That beer battered grouper meal looked fantastic. That storm was no joke. Glad you are safe. Keep up the great work.

[@OutOnTheReef]

you are awesome Robert im glad i have you as part of my channel, and yes that storm was a blast,😁👍 thanks for watching cap

[@DeepBlueChannelCom]

Está uno con el corazón en la boca con esa tormenta no hay quien duerma

[@OutOnTheReef]

Asi es capitan pasa uno un poco de susto😬

[@anglerissues2309]

From a great day of fishing to a crazy night at anchor, might sound crazy but I kind of wish I was there to experience that. Stay safe capt. 👍

[@OutOnTheReef]

Lol angler you made me laugh because I was also enjoying it myself thanks for watching

[@juanmoas]

Anchor weight is actually not critical, it’s the weight of the chain that matters the most, helpful tip from a naval architect 😊. Heavier anchor with light chain is even worse

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes I agree juan the chain is what keeps the anchor down is the most important And yes having the proper combination between anchor and chain and scope is what makes the anchor really work thanks for your comment and watching captain

[@bostondan77]

CRAZY! How did I not see this video earlier 😱 Thanks for bringing this to us captain.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Hope you enjoyed it! cap i have in my channel over 550 videos, thanks for watching cap👍

[@jasongrinnell1986]

Wow! That was intense. Some great footage of that storm. Glad you were safe.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you, captain. It was a blast. I have never been on a storm like that at Anchorage. Thanks for watching

[@riverakers]

I could feel the stress from worrying about the boats around you. Your boat was secure and capable of handling the weather. It is always the people and vessels that do not prepare for adverse weather conditions and are so far from any real safe havens that you have to look out for. It is captains that are not prepared that put themselves and others in danger. Be safe. Great episode!

[@OutOnTheReef]

I agree a 100% captain some of this Captain's they don't know how to set their anchor properly and sometimes it's also the bottom it's not the beit's not the best so they need to let more chain and scope out in they don't do that and then when bad weather arrives they get surprised but in my case what I do is the 1st thing I set my anchor I put my boat in reverse and make sure my anchor is set a 100% that way I'm guaranteed good anchor Setting. Thanks for watching captain nice to hear from you

[@captainrick9379]

The old Crooked Pilothouse Did an Awesome job in that storm! You deserve a lot of credit for the way you have equipped your boat! I'm kind of choosey who I will go out on long boat trips with, But I think I would go just about anywhere with you! Nice job! 😎👍⚓🐟

[@OutOnTheReef]

Wow captain ray you're awesome for choosing me To be in a boat with you And yes I agree not everybody is a great captain because they're not prepared not prepare so you cannot just hop in and any boat Without knowing the captain I feel the same way about you👍⚓️🛥

[@drewbutler6825]

This is one of your best videos. Well done capturing the storm.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you drew and sorry the camera was all over the place thanks for watching captain

[@jacktyler7599]

Exciting stuff. Brings back some serious memories. Some chafing gear on that nylon anchor line would have been a good idea.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes it was existing storm but i dont like the lightning 😕

[@jdev232]

great dinner, and what a show!!! great footage cap! 👍👍👍👍

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks for coming along Jason and yes it was a blast , dinner and a show 😁👍👍

[@samhouston5217]

We've all been through that at one time or another.. and it sucks! You did a great job Captain.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks cap. And yes we all boaters had moments like this, thanks for watching cap 👍 ⚓️🛥

[@donjohnsmusic3116]

Wow, would love to throw that on my grill right now! OMG!

[@OutOnTheReef]

@donjohnsmusic3116 lol yes cap. Is a treat😋

[@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101]

What a video! I got to see fancy recipes, cooking and eating and then a front row seat to a crazy storm causing havoc in an anchorage! Excellent job on this one brother! Very entertaining and also informative. Thanks.

[@OutOnTheReef]

lol MV it was a dinner and a show , i had front seat lol, thanks for watching cap.👍⚓

[@paulhuntswim]

Your adventure shows keep getting better and better! Great first hand on scene storytellimg of stuff that goes on durimg a weekend trip on your own vessel to the dry tortugas. I felt like i was right there with you durimg the storm. Cool man! Thanks for sharing!

[@OutOnTheReef]

That is awesome Paul I'm glad I had you on board on this trip captain thanks for watching my channel you're awesome👍😉⚓️🛥

[@alfonseca9284]

Probably the best KZbin video I have seen. You deserve a lot of respect Captain especially because you are so well prepared!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Wow, thank you! Al 🤗 thanks for watching cap.

[@craiglawrey7518]

I love this. Seldom do boaters realize what can happen because they have never been through it. Hopefully this will change someone to think more so about possible future problems. Thanks Capt.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes I agree hopefully they'll learn their lesson like I have in the past and improve their equipment👍⚓️

[@kochykoo]

I love nights like this. Really pushes your senses

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes, me too, captain. I really pushed you to manage the tough conditions out there. And it prepares you for the worst thanks for watching captain

[@kochykoo]

@@OutOnTheReef the easy way in life usually is the wrong direction I've found. Gotta be willing to learn and push them limits to move forward and live on

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@kochykoo you are 100% cap.👍🛥⚓️

[@kochykoo]

@@OutOnTheReef I'm just messing with ya man lololol

[@OutOnTheReef]

@kochykoo lol i like the sense of humor 🤣

[@robertovalls]

Alright Cap that was very exciting and a great job staying in control.

[@OutOnTheReef]

thanks Roberto it was a bad one but the Crooked PilotHouse did ok, thanks for watching cap

[@cityislandfish-adventures]

O man excellent video especially the actual lightening strikes! I have the exact same boat 🚢 but an older model and your commentary about your Anchor ⚓️ really helped to ease my mind knowing that I have the right Anchor for boat. I've gotten caught in storms before but never Anchored just made a run for the docks. Your video really helped! Keep up the good work!!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Awesome captain if you have that same size you have a good size anchor and the reason I never run for the docks it's because there's none lol But you do in the right thing captain getting away from the lightning

[@cWatts-zv3oo]

Wow! One hell of a blow with some sketchy moments brother! Glad you made it through safely! Thoroughly enjoyed coming along. Thanks!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes it was captain it was a bad storm but But I'm glad that no boats or people got hurt👍⚓️🛥 Thanks for watching captain

[@robertoabrahantes3442]

Mis respetos y admiración eres el mejor marinero que conozco por con la ecuanimidad y seguridad haces todas las respuestas en todas las situaciones sea cual sea saludos desde WPB.

[@OutOnTheReef]

muchas gracias Roberto por tu apoyo capitan se te aprecia y gracias por ser parte de mi cannal ,saludos 👍👨‍✈️⚓

[@jameshageman6244]

Amazing footage! You kept your cool…love that!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you very much! cap. i had fun especially my anchor was set right, thanks for watching cap👨‍✈️😉👍⚓.

[@dlk1255]

Great video of the storm. Suddenly you realize how quickly the weather and ocean can turn on you. Stay safe! Still miss your FSH190 videos

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes you're ocean Could children you with a minute is your best friend at 1 point but you're in but you're enemy and another And yes I do miss the 190 FSH too, Thanks for watching captain

[@sharonbraselton4302]

biyvit best jet boat

[@andrewfyakim525]

Hi Capt.... it goes without saying, Great Video! .... It amazes me how many boat owners have inadequate ground-tackle, and are not well-versed on how to use it. You gave a great description of the importance of over-sized ground-tackle, scope and swing-room!.. On our 35 CT trawler/sundeck we had ground tackle rated for 45' boats. We carried 4 anchors; two of which were mounted, always ready to deploy on a moments notice, on rollers on the pulpit. We have had countless stormy nights at anchor; it's always 'exciting' and always scary! ☺.... I need to go now; I want to re-watch this video! ☺

[@OutOnTheReef]

Lol Andrew 😁 you are One of my favorite viewers and yes it's good to be oversized and you have experience that in the past. I have learned the hard way in Bahamas through storms And I have improved my anchor Skills with time but this boat owners they own this half a million dollar boats and have no clues sometimes And definitely agree with you a 100% a bigger anchor is better and also having spare anchors like you did you will wear a prepare captain you are an example👍⚓️

[@billstev100]

What an experience as well as demonstrating how preparation is key! Great video my friend and you know your stuff there El Capitan!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Lol cap. Thanks 👍 i try my best is our life on the line here😉 thanks for watching cap

[@MikeTheMachineLevine]

Mother nature at her finest. Kind of with I could have been their to experience something like that. What a ride. Also nice groupers

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks Michael it was A-blast And yes the grouper was awesome captain thank you for watching

[@bobsharp6489]

Cool footage Capt. ... you are so right about the proper anchor, chain and scoop. The Crooked Pilothouse was high and dry with the AC pumpin!!

[@OutOnTheReef]

hello Bob and yes imaging no ac with all that humidity👍

[@clearwaterboating]

That was an intense video!!! That cabin cruiser was way too close!!! Really enjoyed the video stay safe Captain. Looking forward to the next video.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes he was and he was a big one too he could have done some damage if the 1 pushes him towards me but but I think I wouldn't push them off as much as I could thanks for watching cap.

[@andycast_com]

GREAT footage Captain! Wow... exciting. Glad it worked out ok for your safety. I am excited to see your Dry Tortugas videos. Damn to those Bahamas!!

[@OutOnTheReef]

lol Andy and yes i soon you will see my next video cap. thanks for watching👍

[@andycast_com]

@@OutOnTheReef as always: looking forward to it!

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@andycast_com 😁👍

[@PedroBrandaodrums]

This is better than Netflix captain love your videos. I’m in Boca Raton, FL love our coast.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Hello Pedro and welcome aboard my channel cap and thanks for watching from beautiful Boca Raton👍⚓️

[@paulopilot73]

Hey Capitan... los "Tostones" en Ecuador se les llama "Patacones"... ja ja ja ja ja nice to see that aboard... Vivi muchos años en Ecuador, ahora estoy en mi pais natal Portugal. Buena pesca y buena mar.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Saludos Paulo y si es correcto en Cuba tambien le llamamos Patacones Pisaoz jajaja y wow Portugal eso esta lejos, saludos capi y gracias por ver mis vidoe👍⚓️

[@beachesPawn]

Awesome footage Captain, thanks for taking us along

[@OutOnTheReef]

my pleasure Glad you enjoyed it😉👍⚓

[@samatwesu]

Awesome meal. I had a 27 ft Bowrider and would put the mooring cover up when camping overnight during rain storms. It worked but it sure would have been nice to have had a cabin.

[@OutOnTheReef]

awesome Sean im sure you have some great memories cap. thanks for watching cap.

[@solidtangent9953]

This video was crazy I’m glad you and your boat did really good though that storm can’t wait for the next video to see how every one else did .

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you for watching and yes I'll keep you updated on what happened the next day👍⚓️😉

[@Georgia4Low]

Can’t beat the versatility of a pilot house boat!!! You are proving that with each video!! So many guys buying 500k and up 36 plus center console to go fast and fish. Give me a Parker pilot house any day.

[@OutOnTheReef]

We agree! cap 100% just make sure is Not Crooked PilotHouse like mine and you will be ok, thanks for watching

[@Georgia4Low]

@@OutOnTheReef what’s wrong with yours?

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@Georgia4Low check out this video and tell me what you think cap. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3zPn5hnqNibbc0

[@sharonbraselton4302]

23 fit csbin cruser best

[@Paul-bc5vi]

Glad you’re OK you weathered the storm stay safe out there . Keep the great videos coming. Prop clear

[@OutOnTheReef]

Hello Cap. And thanks it was a rough night, thanks for watching, Prop Clear😉🛩

[@daffyduck9901]

You might have a crooked pilot house, but you have a dry pilot house.🤙

[@OutOnTheReef]

lol Yes we do and that is a great thing cap. thanks for watching cap.

[@armandoalvarez835]

Another awesome video Cap! That storm was NO joke! Can’t wait to see the next video 🙌

[@OutOnTheReef]

Coming soon! cap. thanks for watching cap.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@ftlaud911]

What a trip so far. Great fishing, good food, and big storm. This video was intense. Glad it ended without an incident. You handled extremely well. The anchor and chain length/weight is the key. Always need to let out more line when possible to keep chain on the sea floor. Stay safe Captain!!

[@OutOnTheReef]

yes cap it was a dinner and a show by mother nature and thanks for watching cap👍⚓

[@locoboy46]

Captain the meal looks great. Fishing was great. I recommend you desptach your fish and bleed it and gut it b4 u put it in the cooler, the meat quality is much better. Glad u got thru that storm ok

[@OutOnTheReef]

That's very true captain and by cleaning the fish before putting it on the ice the ice will last longer The reason I didn't do it right away is because I was fishing fast to get to the Anchorage thanks for watching captain

[@hectorallanrivera9334]

Super happy you made out to the DT!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes! Thank you! Hector it was a will night and i was very tired too. thanks for watching cap.

[@hi-dezrc9826]

Take your time filleting. You can get a lot more off that grouper. Thanks for the video.

[@OutOnTheReef]

yes you are right i was tired so i did the fish quick , thanks for watching cap.

[@longlist45]

Thanks for the Great Video Captain. Always enjoy your adventures.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Glad you enjoyed it cap. thanks for watching

[@tim7652]

Well Capt., it is summer in Florida. Your past experiences and travels have really tought you a lot about anchoring. You have some very good advice for all boaters, unfortunately many of them will not consider it a priority until it is a problem. The Tortugas are an awesome place. Don't overlook the Marqueses. We have spent many weeks there with some great fishing and diving and a lot closer to Key West if you need it. I can even get spotty cell service there with my signal booster. Looking fwd to the rest of your adventure.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Tim and yes when I passed by the Marquez as my cell phone was dead But I see using a booster may help a little and yes I'll try it in the future captain thank you for your great advice👍⚓️

[@Fishycouple]

LOVE YOUR CHANNEL CAPTAIN, NICE BOAT NICE SET UP

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you captain really appreciate your watching my trip👍⚓️

[@throughtheguides37]

One of the better videos I've seen I awhile. People can learn so much from this. Good job staying calm and recording.

[@OutOnTheReef]

I appreciate that! cap. thanks you for coming along my trip😉👍👍

[@throughtheguides37]

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[@OutOnTheReef]

@@throughtheguides37 no cap it was spam i just removed it , Thank you for letting me know👍⚓️

[@UrbanFisherman]

Having the proper anchor is a must. Great info captain 👍🏾

[@OutOnTheReef]

yes i agree cap thanks for watching

[@brianblizzard7591]

Loved the footage. Storms at night can put on quite a show...

[@OutOnTheReef]

Absolutely Brian it was a show for sure👍⚓

[@davehill7484]

Great storm footage captain, and yes your rite about the anchor, I bought the same one except not stainless, just a regular galvanized delta , I believe the 16 lbs. for my 25’ CC and it has never failed yet👌👍👍⚓️⚓️⚓️

[@OutOnTheReef]

you made a great choice cap and the 16 lb is a right size for your boat, i have the 14 lb but my boat is 21 feet, thanks for watching cap.

[@carlsonimarrero]

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[@OutOnTheReef]

Jajaja si creo que Hollywood me bota en 10 minutos😁👍⚓️

[@rayc2344]

Great video captan, you have given me so many sound ideas. I have a 24ft cabin cruiser I use mainly for intercostal and sand bar relaxing here in Florida. I was able to neatly install a portable ac unit in the aft cabin and now have 2500 watt portable I use securely strapped to my swim platform, thanks for showing us what possible if done thoughtfully and safely.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Glad to help Ray and you can do it too, making your boat more usable is more days on the water cap. thanks for watching👍⚓👨‍✈️

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@benduea2713]

Good series Cap! You are an inspiration!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks Ben you're awesome buddy thank you for watching and being part of the channel👍⚓️🛥

[@hookednrolling2009]

Hey Capt Crooked, exciting episode glad I was high n. Dry at my place. I would recommend chain rode in 5/16 and as long as your boat is in length the idea is to keep the rode all of it on bottom as the storm pulls you up and back the rodetakes the brunt of the pull anchor doesn’t move the chain rode takes it and rope rode should be a 10 to 1 scope including height of side of boat 6’ depth + side of boat 3’=9’ x10 scope =90 feet of rope out. High winds equals more rode deployed equals higher wave height I was in bad storm when I was about 10 on my dads boat 18’ a 1968 Woodson. We were trolling about 10 miles out could barely see pacific lighthouse that’s how we knew how far out we were. We had a merc cruiser 120 hp inboard outboard Spet 1.5 hrs catching my dads biggest bull mahi-mahi about six ft long 55 to 65 lbs he was longer than I was. Went to put engine in forward all it did was rev up had to drive backwards all the way back with current and then the storm hit 5+++ high waves slamming the transom I was so scared my dad told me to sit on floor under steering station we finally got to shallow water by sands cut the waves open up and a big coral head right there we slammed it and it knocked the outdrive up blew out the hydraulics to keep the outdrive down and knocked a blade off of prop so my dad had to stand on outdrive to keep it down. Storm finally pasted almost dark heading thru Biscayne bay towards homestead bay front park two miles from channel to ramp engine quit now around 10 pm ended up having to call coast guard they didn’t find us untill morning took us in I said I would never go in that boat again my dad didn’t know he could have lifted the engine cover and shifted in drive manually and this never would have happen JT sorry Capt Crooked I didn’t mean to take all this space thanks John

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you John it is awesome for you to share your story and story at a moment I felt like I was there on the boat around the boat you narrated perfectly It sounded scary captain I'm sure you as a child were freaked out thanks for sharing it for sharing it and always navigate safe😉⚓️🛥👍

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@jameskempienski]

I’ll be going out there in my 27 ft $300k open center console. Not as comfortable for sleeping as your cabin console but it’s a much better fishing platform and much more useable going to the sand bar and fishing in my area. Everything has its trade offs. I would be envious of your cabin on hot nights or stormy nights but For my use the center console is better since over night trips to the dry tortugas will be a once a year thing. Every weekend will be fishing inside tampa bay and up to 30-50 mile offshore day trips.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes you're right James especially for you the fish a lot daily daily that is a great boat but for me I sleep on my boat 90% of The Times so I do need a cabin Especially when I go to the Bahamas and spend 4 nights I do that very often but your boat is great for open sea rough waters that is a 100% better

[@jonathanmansell5129]

Good job caption thanks for the video.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks for watching! Jonathan👍👍

[@rolandvance6663]

Thank God you made that crazy weather but grate info as always 👍🏼

[@OutOnTheReef]

Tell me about it cap. and after this storm i will sleep like a baby , thanks for watching cap.

[@muskrat8059]

I’m enjoying the trip , thanks for sharing 👍🏼

[@OutOnTheReef]

Glad you enjoyed and thanks for coming along cap.

[@nofameculture]

Captain great view on what can happen when going out! Live action!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes it was kinda crazy because it picked up too fast and a lot of the boats were not ready for this, I was Because I have encountered storms like this before thanks for thanks for watching captain

[@fatboyroy6081]

Another great adventure Capt glad u made it out of that storm safe.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks 👍cap it was a blast😉

[@edvickerman2950]

Capt., awesome vid and that grouper looked delicious. I’m in SE Florida and have been in some bad storms during the day but not during the night. I could feel the electricity as I watched, great job staying cool and capturing that footage! Love your content, Stay safe

[@OutOnTheReef]

thanks Ed for coming along my trip cap. and soon i will post the next video, thanks for watching cap.

[@trustytrucking9917]

You have perfect rope,perfect anchor, perfect chain and perfect pair of cajones buddy.

[@OutOnTheReef]

It was a adventure cap. I love days like this specially wen everything goes well 👌👍

[@edogden2214]

wow !!!! you know what your doing, I learn alot from you thank you.

[@OutOnTheReef]

You are so welcome Ed i try to be prepare for situations like this cap, thanks for watching cap.

[@diegoelcienfueguero7865]

Hello Capt, excellent job during the storm, it was no joke pretty intense moments out there, but you’re always well prepare for everything, and that’s why you’re one of the best Utube Chanel, can’t wait for the next episode. Oye paisano tremeda tormenta, chequéate los carsocillo mi hermano 😂 No fuera de juego, estuvo muy bueno este episodio. Gracias saludos 🖖 a la gente de cruces 👍🙏🇨🇺🇺🇸

[@OutOnTheReef]

yes this was a bad one cap specially the lightning and yes is important to be prepared , jajaja si los calsonsillos me lo tuve que cambiar 😁⚓gracias por ver mi cannal campion, buenas niche🖐

[@DG-ig9xy]

Good job Capt!...glad the lightening didn't take out your electronics.

[@OutOnTheReef]

yes if that happens that would be expensive to replaced

[@hectorgarcia2938]

Great video Captain, definitely a great place to go

[@OutOnTheReef]

Absolutely cap. just bring a good anchor lol

[@JDA247]

Wow man that’s some gnarly footage you caught. Glad you came out ok man ! Seguro Que avia una pestecita buena en el cabin 😂😂😂

[@OutOnTheReef]

jajaja saludos Jose yo me estava divertiendo con la tormenta porque yo no tenia problemas con mi ancla 😁⚓⚓

[@shukry0115]

Awesome food it’s simple but delicious.I worry about the boat around dragged to you.you got tough anchor with proper chain and weight no doubt.great video for night crazy storm stay safe captain

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks 👍 for watching cap.im glad i have a great anchor set up. i have improved it with the years cap. thanks for watching⚓👍

[@SteveWilliams-uh6sz]

Your boat blows any center console out of the water in my opinion. Love it.

[@OutOnTheReef]

thanks Steve i have work hard on it to have it well equipped ,thanks for watching cap.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@dalwilson4511]

Great vid bro !! You handled that storm really good, excellent job fishing! Travel safe my friend

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks, you too! Dal thanks for watching cap.

[@chadwillis.4226]

Love the video. It can and will turn crazy quick.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes I agree captain we can never turn our backs on the ocean

[@Will-ol9lp]

I would made some coffee or tea and cookies and watched the storm come in and the boats going crazy. You did a great job captain by properly setting your anchor and chain length. This is why I say people should have to take a course on boating and anchoring a big boat or sail boat. I won’t say anymore about that and you know what I mean about capital. Safe Navigating captain 👍

[@OutOnTheReef]

Lol will I like it tea time And cookies at a lightning show😁👍 And yes people need to get a training before it's too late and they have to learn the hard way. Thanks for watching captain and have a great night

[@alabamared2568]

WOOW CAPIN!! .... long time no sea ⛵ what a great video like a movie almost of all the storms I seen you in this had to be one of the worst I think. glad u are ok I somehow my feed on KZbin stopped suggesting your channel but I caught up and back that situation you planned ahead with your anchor great job look forward for more great adventures with you CAPIN love ya brother! And always navigate safe!!💪⛈️🏖️🛥️🛥️🔱🏝️🗾⚓

[@OutOnTheReef]

Awesome captain it's great to have you back and yes you do sometimes mess up, And yes in these situations we have to be prepared especially when you're single handed, Welcome back cap. And have a great night👍😁⚓️🛥

[@bvas2147]

That storm looks nasty. Great footage. Stay safe.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you captain it was scary but it was A-blast thanks for watching

[@markwebb8013]

Captain I almost bit my screen when you showed that fried fish up close, it made my mouth water 💧, great video be safe 👍.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Lol mark you were really close to the fish thanks for watching😉👍⚓️

[@over-there]

if your going to ride out storms, ask a cruiser, anchor lbs equals 2x length of boat, large cabin cruiser or motor sailor might add 10 to 15 lbs for windage, my preference is mantus, even then if the bottom is mud silt like ICW, nothing holds well. Double anchor. Thats why we dive on the anchor, make sure it dug in. In big storms go ask anyone who can drift into you how big there tackle is, if its to small, then move. If a boat drifts down on you, before it gets there put engine in reverse, turn wheel hard to one side and swing on the anchor till out of the way. Make sure to keep anchor line tight, you dont want chain or rope in your prop. Or their prop. Sometimes if possible, pull up your tackle move and reset. If they drag down on you there is a good chance they will foul your anchor line with their dragging anchor line causing a big mess. Big boats with chains can release more chain, and if they must, release the chain if its safe with a ball attached to the end to pick it back up. Even with these big anchors we dont take chances, when the wind exceeds 50mph to 100mph(cold fronts) we put the engine in forward slow to ease the tension on the anchor so to help it not to pull out.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Hello cap. And thank for taking your time and giving me this awesome suggestion, thanks for watching cap and always navigate safe 👍⚓️

[@OutOnTheReef]

And mantus and Delta stile anchor work very well i had them both

[@ediaz272]

Nice video!! Really cool lightning strike and poor sea condition footage. It was like being there. 10 Cap'n!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks captain and yes it was quite a show thanks for watching

[@laybacklarry]

Great Video Captain. Way to stay calm in a scary situation. 👍

[@OutOnTheReef]

Glad you enjoyed and thanks for coming along my trip cap

[@Lotsaslots6747]

Never a dull moment at sea, not to mention a natural light show.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes Robert I love the lightning it was very very entertaining since when you are in home you do not see it completely like being at sea ,thanks for watching captain

[@johnmarschalk1977]

Incredible storm. glad you made it through. Took ferry from Key West for a day trip. Fort and snorkeling awesome. Hope you get to enjoy it

[@OutOnTheReef]

yes John that was a bad storm specially for the bigger boats, thanks for watching cap.

[@wellsgb1957]

Exciting and scary at the same time, thanks for sharing OOTR 👍🏻👍🏻

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Andy I had A-blast but I was a little scared too 😁😉 Imagine if this happens in the middle of the ocean🤣

[@marcofalletto3437]

well done Captain...in Italy we say : you can only see a good captain in rough waters - and you are !

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you marco you're awesome and Love your home country Italy👍⚓️

[@nagjrcjasonbower]

NICE!!! Have you tried vinegar in a spray bottle to discourage the birds? I have used heavily diluted vinegar to keep evil roosters off of me. It works great and won’t hurt the birds. Awesome video!!! So jealous, lol!!! Your content is what dreams are made of!!! Stay safe!!!

[@OutOnTheReef]

thanks cap for the awesome suggestion and thanks for watching my trip cap.

[@nagjrcjasonbower]

@@OutOnTheReef Thanks!!

[@Kongo_PR]

😱 that's some crazy experience. Good luck captain. Stay safe.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks! Will do! thanks for watching Eric👍

[@fwmarine]

Nerves of steel! Stay safe, my friend!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks captain I do my best😁👍⚓️

[@killerb5726]

Man, some of those images were just eerie….

[@OutOnTheReef]

yes and seen it in person was epic cap. thanks for watching⚓👍

[@beozzie690]

Nice video Captain.. Can’t wait to see the next one.. stay safe mate…

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks 👍 cap. and navigate safe thanks for watching

[@2BearsOutdoors]

Wow! Insane footage! Glad you are ok. We watch your videos on the big screen.. Just now subscribed. Stay blessed.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks for the sub cap. welcome aboard my channel👍

[@2BearsOutdoors]

@@OutOnTheReef ❤️ Thank you.

[@lazycranch1552]

Wowzers what a storm. Way to power through Captain

[@OutOnTheReef]

it was a blast cap im glad i have a great anchor👍⚓

[@arciefan]

Great looking meal with the grouper, and I would have lost it with that storm. As an inland fisherman, I couldn't take being out there in that weather. Stay safe Capt.!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks for watching cap. and yes it was a bad storm but with the proper equipment and great anchor it would be ok in some circumstances 👍⚓😉

[@aherna176]

Thanks!

[@aherna176]

Thank you so much for beautiful video.🎉🎉

[@OutOnTheReef]

You are awesome thanks for gesture and taking your time to gi e me great feedback, thanks for the $$ Will be put to great use. 🤗👍

[@foreverfixin]

Yep you got to have a good anchor and good road that was a mean storm you went through buddy you have to be prepared for stuff like that good video buddy

[@OutOnTheReef]

you are right cap we must be ready for wen this happens , thanks for coming along cap.

[@jimmybritt9537]

That meal looked delicious and plenty of it . I hate being in a crowded anchorage because someone always starts dragging a starts playing bumper boats when the weather turns bad . Happy to see you made it thru without having to go out in the storm and fend off some idiots boat . Stay safe out there 👍👍🇺🇸

[@OutOnTheReef]

Very true Jimmy sometimes if you're prepared you have to also look out for other boaters that they're not , Thanks for coming along my trip captain and for watching my videos soon I will post the next one thanks for watching👍🛥⚓️

[@leversforever9748]

One good thing is you're getting your boat washed!! Was what we always said to make lite of the situation. All joking aside that's pretty harrowing! But you're in good company boaters look after each other like next door neighbors help is anchored right next to you!

[@OutOnTheReef]

I agree captain we all look after each other And yes you're right and there was no salt on the boat right after this power wash lol

[@Randy-vk7pj]

Wow capt! That was scary watching it from KZbin! Glad you are safe!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Randy and being there it was awesome had a great experience😁👍⚓️🛥

[@MiamiLiving305]

Perfect timing with this video I'm actually organizing a trip to dry tortugas in aug and this is the best way to know what to prepare for. Thanks Captain

[@OutOnTheReef]

Glad it was helpful! cap. if i can help with any info let me know cap, great weather is the key cap. and a great anchor 👍⚓

[@MiamiLiving305]

@@OutOnTheReef after seeing this I might end up bringing a small generator for a portable A/C that I have in my garage it’s only about 16 pounds and I can put it inside my bow tent/tarp area. This trip I’m going without the wife or kids but with other friends in their own boats.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@MiamiLiving305 that is a better idea because your wife and kids wont handle it like we doo cap. Soon i will post the other videos of the Fort and the light house and you will find the info handy cap.

[@MiamiLiving305]

@@OutOnTheReef yes I can take a storm head on without any worry but having my kids or even just my wife on bored would change things and I would not want her to deal with that, she might not ever get on the boat again lol

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@MiamiLiving305 great idea cap. Keep her happy dont scare her👍my wife will freak out too

[@remax5starrealty-dadebrowastua]

Awesome! I love it

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks! Nelson for watching and have a great night cap.

[@m5s2e6]

Crazy storm Cap!!!

[@OutOnTheReef]

yes i agree it was a bad storm but the Crooked PilotHouse did Great, thanks for watching cap

[@robu3468]

Nice storm !!

[@OutOnTheReef]

it was a blast cap. thanks for watching👍⚓