Out of Options - Captain Walks Out to Me | Grounding 27ft Boston Whaler

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

It’s tows like this that make me rethink my aspirations of being a TowBoat Captain. Lol

[@CaptKenO]

Hahaha 😂 These ones aren't too bad. It's the ones in foul weather and/or the middle of the night that suck. That and just being on call 24/x are the reason there aren't too many of us around

[@inilledra]

Save the investment money and stay safe at home.

[@2140BlackCreek]

I've given assist and towed before, but only when the closest professional was 50 miles or more away. I'm used to deep water, especially the water from Seattle to Alaska. In late April I delivered a boat from Tarpon Springs via the GCW, Okeechobee waterway, and the ICW up to Jacksonville. I had forgotten just how shallow so much of the water is around Florida and the pucker factor was evident much of the time! You do good work Captain!

[@CaptKenO]

Hahaha. Yep. I'm used to the shallow water and isn't so bad when towing most of the boats we do...but when you give me a sailboat with a 5ft+ draft, definitely have to think about how close to the side of the channels I get

[@rla1000]

I'm somewhat amazed that so many people run aground in these areas. Having chartered sailboats out of St. Pete over many years, I can't fathom going anywhere without a chart, and paying close attention to it and available channel markers where applicable. My earlier sailing days were long before the advent of computerized charts, advanced nav, and even the internet. Essentially had paper charts, a compass, and depth sounder. I can understand shifting sand bars etc. within channels, but to find oneself in the middle of undredged flats is mind boggling.

[@CaptKenO]

Yeaaahhh...but these people keep me employed, so 🤷🤣

[@dwightbernheimer331]

Very expensive Boston Whaler???... 'Nuff said!!!...😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@karon7199]

Love these videos How’d he end up way in there. Wow Great job getting him out

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks Karon! That's what happens when you go too fast in a place you shouldn't be going at all!

[@ErnestConnett]

Thanks for the people that do this job and they risk their own life to rescue you and your family and friends!!!!!

[@53Peterbilt]

I always enjoy your videos. I Love boats and like seeing the tricks you come up with for getting folks back to safety. I must say, that I wouldda thought that getting in the water would be a thing that could happen at any time, and that a towboat operator would always be ready for this scenario. Water shoes and a wetsuit would be standard items aboard, plus maybe even a mask. I'd definitely never leave the dock without a towel. I live in a very rainy coastal town, and for our local towtruck operators, they know that at any time they may need to climb through, over, and around a vehicle that's off the road in the mud, brush or snow to hook onto...so they always carry raingear and good boots. I guess I was just surprised as I've never seen you balk at the idea of going over the side and running a line out to a stranded boat...especially one with passengers on board. Heck, I've watched you practically swim under a boat stuck out in the mangroves Well, keep up the good work, and keep these videos coming!

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks Peterbilt! We're not required to get off our boat to assist since that's outside the scope of our work...but I usually do it because I don't mind when it's warmer out. There are some times (and this is one of them) that it just wasn't worth it to me to get in the water. If it had been a couple of days earlier when we were in the 80s and sunny out, I would've been in shorts and probably would've walked out to them

[@iceman9549]

Man captain, That’s what I call dedication going that at night ! Love your videos brother!👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks Iceman!

[@mbrown2a]

Boating is so awesome that I can sit through 20 minutes of a Tow Boat captain trying to find a deepwater river in a sandbar then idling in a channel waiting for a knot to be tied. Life is good!

[@CaptKenO]

Lol 😂

[@thomaswaldorf9141]

21:34 Wounder if a large RC boat would help to pull small line to pull big line to them. Also need a electric rope winder that drops rope in 5 gallon bucket. We had whole made winder to retrieve rope and pull cable to slip line sewer lines.

[@CaptKenO]

It might work, but they're expensive and we don't need one all that often...plus, it would still require them to get off their boat to tie the line to their trailer eye

[@donkovacik5312]

Yet another successful mission for Captain Ken! Funny but we watched you do this rescue in real time from our balcony overlooking the bay last night, then recapped via your video today. As a boater fairly new to these precarious waters your videos are a great learning tool for where "NOT" to go. Thanks for the education as well as all the entertainment. Crazy but just seen you a few minutes ago, towing someone passed our building.....you're one busy guy!

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks Don! This job was from the 22nd, so you probably saw one of the other captains working a different job. It's starting to get a bit busier out there as the weather is finally warming up, so let's hope it keeps going in this direction !🤞

[@timexironman100m]

Maybe you should get an electric R/ c boat that could bring a light tow line connected to a heavier line to stranded boats you can't reach ?

[@CaptKenO]

I've thought about that, but it's really too much work, and still has the issue of them needing to tie off the towline, and probably requires them to get off their boat to do it

[@texastowman233]

Or a drone.

[@Pyle81]

​@@CaptKenO So it looks like you typically just use a long Bow Line knot to attach your tow line to each other and to your double attached Bridle. Is that correct?? If not,What is your preferred knot?? Thanks,And I love your content. Keep up the good work.

[@dannyduncan3181]

Having a kayak on board in this situation would probably work, easy way to get the line to him.

[@CaptKenO]

It could work, but it goes above and beyond the scope of our job. We're not required to get off our boat

[@dannyduncan3181]

Is the scope of your job to do as little as you can or is it to figure out what needs to be done and do it. A lot of situations are different. If you limit yourself to "this all I will do" your not in the right business. Think a little outside the box.

[@CaptKenO]

Go watch my other videos like this and tell me if I do as little as I can. We get paid to do a job, not fix every problem.

[@Pyle81]

​@@CaptKenOAmen Capitan, I get si sick of people that think "Just because I got it here, You should have to fix my F*CK UP. And then BITCH about the price when you give them the bill. Example, We had a semi truck driver run off the road down three some trees and brush. He used the "Deer ran out in front if me" excuse. While he was waiting for us to get on scene and set up. He was photographing 100% of the truck and trailer damage he did to the unit going in. Then told us "You need to clear all that brush and tree branches (170 yards of the roadway) before you start pulling the units backwards towards the road way". So the two of us on scene (Two semi wreckers) called the owner,Who was on his way out in the smaller roll back to help with traffic control. And explained the drivers request. He just laughed and said get set up,And ready to start winching and ill deal with him. Well after a short 3 min conversation with the owner of the Towing Company, Two Ohio State Patrol Troopers. He was told to go sit in the One Troopers SUV and he would be notified when the truck was out. He tried saying we damaged/scratched the truck more upon removal. Yet he broke both front spring hangers off the frame. And we had to chain the front axle back into the truck to get it out. And the hood was destroyed past rebuilding it. But yet we scratched the paint bringing it 170 yards back to the roadway... Btw, After reviewing the dash camera his company required he have. There was no deer, He ran off the road making a sandwich for himself.

[@jeffreydickson4373]

Adults that can’t figure out how to handle a situation drive me nuts. Don’t ask someone else what to do. Take action and figure it out.

[@JerryGadson]

Hi Captain Ken! Another great video. I like seeing rescues done at different times of the day. Just curious, Would a kinetic rope or a step strap such as a Yakum rope work for jerking out a heavy boat that has ran aground? Always love watching your videos.

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks Jerry! I've thought about it before after seeing it used on Matt's offroad recovery channel and have had it suggested to me multiple times...but it doesn't float, so all the kinetic energy would be wasted pulling it back up through the water

[@JerryGadson]

Oh that makes perfect sense, I never thought about it not floating. I also watch Matt’s off road recovery and numerous others! Thanks for the reply, Captain.

[@pittmanfh]

That guy's voice sounds just like the old man from Bevis and Butthead. "Y'all ain't the same kids that painted my dog, are you?"

[@cigarsgunsanddiesel8032]

"I tell you hwhat"

[@trout211]

We always kept a pair of hip waders stuffed in the bow compartment of our old Mako, just for such excursions. I hope that captain knew to shuffle his feet along the bottom in case of stingrays?

[@PatrickHoodDaniel]

Didn't even think of someone running across your towline. That would have been interesting. You have to hope the cap can tie a bowline or some other knot that will hold and still be able to untie easily.

[@CaptKenO]

Unfortunately, most of them can't, which is why I prefer tying it whenever possible

[@Pyle81]

​@@CaptKenO So,So True. You would be surprised how many guys that call themselves Flat Bed Truck Drivers (Who load and secure there cargo) Dont know the proper way to attach a chain back to it self. Or don't understand WLL (Working Load Limit) of there own chains or rigging. They scoff when we drag out the 1/2" or 5/8" chains we use to roll units back on there wheels. Or when we drag out the 1" chains to lift heavy steel coils with (That they dumped on the ground) to place back on there trailers.

[@CapeAnnImages]

I had a similar problem trying to tow a buddy that was stranded. I simply stern anchored up wind then trimmed up the engine and drifted next to his boat. Tied him up and pulled on the anchor rode into deep water(kedged). From there I lowered the engine and towed him out.

[@CaptKenO]

My boat was hitting bottom not just the engines

[@toddburford7980]

I love your videos! Have you ever thought about using a drone with fishing line connected to the drone and then the fishing line would be connected to the tow line. Fly the drone with the fishing line out to the people on the boat. The people could then reel in the fishing line to get to the tow line and then tie off on a cleat. No more worries about trying to walk to the boat in the water any more... You could use something like a DJI Mini 4 which is fairly cheap or go for something a little more substantial like a DJI Mavic 3.

[@CaptKenO]

I have, but it doesn't provide any benefit to me, and they'd still have to get in the water to tie the line to the tow eye

[@Pyle81]

​@@CaptKenO So we invested in a used kayak for less than $300.00 to get out across shallow water without getting wet. But we're here in Ohio where the water temp in the winter can be as cold as 33°,the we get ice. And that makes for even a more dangerous situation. FYI,I work part time in the Towing Business, And usually run a Semi Wrecker doing Heavy Recovery and winch outs. But on more and more occasions,We are getting a few Automobile Recoverys from water ways. Which are always a "Adventure" in there own right.

[@CaptKenO]

Yeah, it's just not worth it to us and we don't have room for it either... Are your waterway recoveries mostly at boat ramps?

[@ErnestConnett]

I've done marine rescues and recovery and regular tow trucking and it never gets old saving others it's always something different. The boat we use is a aluminum weld 28ft jet sled specifically built for this work this design to operate in 6 inch of water and it's not a fish boat but same version set up for shallow water like ski doo's little jet boat.

[@vanseventy]

Avionics is your best bet. I heard you say Navionics. We never had anything like that yrs ago. Game changer. Great app! That life preserver that has a motor on it would have been great in this situation to get a line to the stuck boat but, he wouldn’t be able to pull him out of there. I used to keep a kayak on the side of my boat to get in shallow water. Depends how far away the boat beached is from deeper water. And most of the time waiting for tide to come up is the best so no damage is done to the hull. You could have had your yellow light and most would not know what that meant while your line was out.

[@CaptKenO]

You got that right! Have our required yellow over white towlight as well as a flashing amber/red light like on a tow truck...basically make ourselves as visible as possible and hope people pay attention 🤞

[@johns8771]

When pulling from the stern, aren't you concerned about the line parting and snapping straight back at you?

[@CaptKenO]

Not really. The line is designed not to have much stretch, so if it did break (which this won't because it has a 37k pound breaking strength), it would come back a bit and then fall into the water

[@Pyle81]

​@@CaptKenO Bingo, Thats why you are seeing more and more Tow Truck Operators going with the Hybrid winch cable today. Its basically what you are using for tow line, just smaller diameter. And has a WLL of 10,000 lbs. And breaking point of 20-K lbs. And is only 5/8" Diameter. If it snaps it just drops to the deck,Unlike Chains that "Whip Back" in the direction of pull.

[@LTTUSA]

A drone with a polarizer filter might have helped in finding a cut to get you in closer.

[@CaptKenO]

Maybe, but it's above and beyond the scope of our work. Besides, there's an airport nearby, so we probably wouldn't have been able to fly anyway.

[@joshlindemeier2434]

Might be beyond your scope of work but we use an inflatable standup type paddle board as a dinghy plus we have a small inflatable to person raft…everyone makes mistakes…at the end of the day I would hope you would treat people as if it were your family or friends in need of help…I understand that it is a business and that sometimes bad decisions come with financial obligations/penalties…I am sure they would gladly pay a couple hundred dollars to not have to wait till high tide…looks like a nice night though so I would wait it out…life is about the journey and the memories made along the way…would be 5 hours of memories you would never forget lol

[@CaptKenO]

We don't have room to store one at the dock or on the boat, and it's a rare situation where we need it anyway. You're going to get wet with a paddleboard, so that kinda defeats the point of trying to use it

[@texastowman233]

I have actually pulled a few grounded boats into the water from a tow truck on shore.

[@CaptKenO]

How the heck did that work?

[@Pyle81]

We've removed a lot of cars and trucks that drunks though they where in boats from water ways. Its not bad in July-Sept. When the water is warmer here in NE Ohio. The rest of the yr, Just SUCKS. We have everything from a Canoe and a Kayak, To Chest Wadders, To Cold Water Survival Suites we can use. And even those don't always work when someone takes a vehicle swimming in January or February when its 20° (Air Temp) And not enough ice to support the vehicle on or let alone walk on. The fast waters in the rivers are the worst to deal with. It's FAST,Cold AF water that doesn't like you messing around in it very long. And there's ALWAYS large rocks to deal with..ALWAYS....,Never fails...

[@keithkennedy2725]

Good show… From Venice Louisiana

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks Keith!

[@tmarlatte]

Why not use vhf? Both to communicate with rescued boat and to announce to other boats?

[@CaptKenO]

Because a lot of boats don't have a vhf, and of those do, most boats don't monitor the vhf

[@Pyle81]

​@@CaptKenO VHF radio's should me MANDATORY all vessels over 16' (Power or Sail) should have (And know how to use) a VHF radio today. We're on Lake Erie with a 28' power vessel, And we have 2. One stays on 16 and the other is typically on 68, or 72. And we ALWAYS have are Radar Balls out. Especially in fog or low visibility. You Don't want a 1000 foot Laker plowing over you if you can help it.

[@robertspeed9370]

You need flashing construction LED bar and a solid spot light for the jobs in darkness.

[@CaptKenO]

We have both

[@robertspeed9370]

@@CaptKenO Couldn't see them. You could also use a drone to film your adventures and film the stranded boat when you are 600 feet away. You'll have to do a split screen in post to show you at the hlm and how the subject boat is responding. If the drone were illuminated it could also serve to mitigate hazards headed you way. Carry on

[@quaileggsvermont]

Down in FL, do you have a tide, if at all???

[@CaptKenO]

On the gulf coast, we usually have a 2.5ft or so tidal swing

[@quaileggsvermont]

@@CaptKenO Lol, I know the Maine coast. Much different!

[@CaptKenO]

Most definitely! I grew up outside of Boston

[@quaileggsvermont]

@@CaptKenO All ways been living in Northwestern VT. Lake Champlain.

[@Bierdaddy1]

Guy loses a captain point for not checking charts & tide. He recovers that captain point for doing what he had to do by walking out for the line. His voice with “but I’ve got four women” betrayed his fear of being trapped with them until high tide. 😆 I wonder if they all had been a bit younger and got out of the boat (5 adults =? 1000lbs) they could have floated the boat and walked it out some. 🤷‍♂️ Nice save again.

[@CaptKenO]

Hahaha 😂 No amount of people removing was going to make that boat light enough to push by hand off that sandbar. They were way to high and dry for that

[@piercedriver1]

Captain Einstein here, some people shouldn’t operate a car let alone a boat. , asking a tow company if they have a heavy enough line, if it’s long enough , we need to get off this boat, I guess he needs a friggin helicopter then not a tow boat . Should I stay with the boat…….well he can’t get to you so unless you evaporate and re appear somewhere else I guess you are staying with the boat. Some people OMG, Wtf !

[@CaptKenO]

Hahaha 😂 That was the most interesting conversation I've had in a while with a customer. You can even hear the moment in his voice when he realized how screwed he was 😂

[@squiggyg.8415]

I live in Florida beach town and visitors shouldn’t be allowed to operate their feet. They can’t seem to stop jaywalking out in front of cars and me on my bicycle.

[@rcdogmanduh4440]

He's on a boat with 4 women? What do they call that oh " death wish" !

[@nickrshorts]

I’m a 13 year old and I drive a 34 seavee (with my dad ofc) and not bragging but I drive it really well. I take it in and out inlets and dock it. And I have seen people who should not be on boats essentially drive them.

[@CaptKenO]

Good for you nick! Keep up the good work and maybe you'll never have to call me to come save you 😉

[@dwightbernheimer331]

Very expensive Boston Whaler... 'Nuff said!!!...😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jaysonlima7196]

About 20 years ago I worked Tow Boat US out of New Bedford. Pretty decent gig, one that sticks out was I was the on call boat (of 3) and phone rang at about 0230, boat aground west side of quicks hole. Ok sure be right there. Get to the boat, haul ass across buzzards bay and I’m searching the weather side of quicks with the spot light, back and forth, back and forth… nothing, call dispatch they call the boat, they can see me, so they had them shine lights to get me to see them, they were so far up the beach that they were in the tree line. Nope can’t get you off tonight, not a boat that big (about a 40 foot Formula, I’m 90% sure it was a 38 foot fast tech but I’m old now) well I came to the beach and said sorry guys not a thing I can do for yah tonight except give you a ride to your car. And I’ve smelled some intoxicated people before (and been one, maybe once or twice) and holy shit when the skipper came into the cabin with me I thought my eyes were going to water… I’d love to say that the story has a happy ending but it doesn’t, cappy sprouted silver bracelets and the boat was so stove in she had to be barged off the island. Kinda miss that job though

[@CaptKenO]

I had a similar situation, but much smaller, end up in the mangroves a few years ago. I bet you don't miss those middle of the night calls though 😂

[@johnsalter6417]

Gm you need a drone to search bottom and big enough to carry line to other boat

[@CaptKenO]

And where am I going to store and launch/recover a drone that big on this boat? Besides, that's going way above and beyond the scope of our job

[@carter_saunders]

Do you ever carry around soft shackles for towing? I could see it being helpful for the client to use rather than hoping they know how to tie a good bowline. They could just attach a bowline to their tow eye with that instead.

[@CaptKenO]

I've thought about it, but I'm not sure people could use them properly, and those could become flying objects if they break/come undone

[@MCAS1924]

I'm just curious, how long do you spend organizing all that tow line after the tow. That has to be labor intensive!

[@CaptKenO]

Depends on how tired I am...but not too long...only a couple minutes if I'm quick

[@marioncobaretti2280]

Doesnt your boat have spot lights ?

[@CaptKenO]

It does...what of it?

[@lawman5511]

So, Cap’n Grounding doesn’t have a chart plotter on a 27’ Whaler?

[@CaptKenO]

Oh, I can guarantee that boat has a nice big screen with a chart and depth display

[@yanassi]

Other the boat not using a depth chart, i’m a little surprised there’s no buoy to scream caution to the few who drank too much.

[@CaptKenO]

Why would there be? They're over 100 yards outside of the nearest marked channel...and if they can't look at their chart/ depth finder, why do you think they'd see a little white buoy and know what it means?

[@DonaldRak-ku6bi]

Ohhh boy you will rest tonight after pulling 400+ ft tow line in bet you need so muscle cream on you arms after that mess, you did great job

[@CaptKenO]

Hahaha. Thanks Donald! I was a little sore the next day for sure!

[@cowlumbus]

I’ve watched a dozen of these videos this week. I’m amazed at how dumb so many of these people he helps sound. He’s got some serious patience. I wouldn’t suffer some of these fools.

[@johnnys8822]

New viewer, like the show but how about a estimate on distances,

[@CaptKenO]

Distance on what?

[@jeffmurphy9987]

It seemed to take him forever to tie a knot and get aboard!

[@CaptKenO]

I'm not sure how long it took him to actually tie the knot...but it was a long time between when I gave him the line and when I started pulling

[@johnsalter6417]

How much does a 50lb fishing line weigh then attach it to tow rope

[@CaptKenO]

The jokester in me would say 50lbs...but I know that's not what it is 😂 I'd still need a way to get it to them though, and then they'd still probably have to get off their boat to tie it to the trailer eye

[@robertspeed9370]

Are those jet boats?

[@CaptKenO]

They are not

[@Indigo4711]

Why not tie the tow line to a carabiner/hook in a case like this so that the captain only has to hook it onto their vessel instead of relying on them to tie a knot... ?

[@CaptKenO]

Realistically it would probably be fine, but I don't trust it not to break and fling back at me. I don't know how much force is actually generated doing a job like this, but I know some other tow operators have had hooks rated to 4k lbs break on them...

[@Indigo4711]

@@CaptKenO A ship chandler should be able to set you right or a company that sells lifting gear for industry. I have some Bonatiti climbing carabiners with a screw gate that are rated to 2500kg (just under 5,512 lbs). Keep in mind that the gate must be screwed in place for that rating to be true. 😁

[@ForesterFire]

Have you considered a r/c boat to drag your tow lines out?

[@CaptKenO]

I have, but it's probably too much drag for it

[@ForesterFire]

@@CaptKenO couldn't hurt to try. Just an idea. Nice work helping people out. 👍👍👍

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks! If I had one I would try, but I don't want to spend several hundred dollars on something I really don't need often or know if it would even work 😕

[@ForesterFire]

@CaptKenO stand up paddle board. Maybe in the same price range, but it would work 100% of the time. The compromise of feet and legs wet would offset time wasted trying to motor around looking for a way to get closer.

[@CaptKenO]

@ForesterFire the whole point is that I didn't want to get wet. It was shallow enough to walk, so I didn't need to float to them

[@TheOldBailey4135]

There should be a drivers license for boats like cars, they register boats right?

[@CaptKenO]

Yes. Boats are registered just like cars (at least in Florida)...and yes, I do think they should have a practical test for operating a boat

[@stunick1573]

Couple things you could do if you don't mind a bit of critic? Carry one of those New England type boating knives with the spike in it for knots. Also a buoy on the end line then drag it across as you circle the sand bar, it might work never have tried that my self, only because you could circle around him. And from the start I wondered why one of you didn't just walk over as you said somewhere in the video it was a foot deep? People play on those sand bars so I was wondering why that didn't happen once you made your loop around. And lastly a small dingy or paddle board for just this type of thing.

[@CaptKenO]

A marlin spike works good on twisted line...not so great on loose braid like this since it just tears it apart. The sandbar was is about 1500ft long, so to get up current I would've come up about 1000ft short, but it is a viable option if you can get closer on the up current side of them. As far as the paddleboard/kayak, we don't have one nor have the room to store one at the dock or on the boat, so that doesn't work for us

[@stunick1573]

@@CaptKenO Forgot what the spike was called. I carried one for a while up north just bass fishing helped with untangling of dock lines a few times. Yeah I thought about that up current drift the line to them, but figured there wasn't much current with only a one foot rise in tide or wind from the wave action. I know you said you didn't want to get wet, but my first thought was just walk over to them. It all worked out it is part of the video seeing how things get solved.

[@CaptKenO]

@stunick1573 oh yeah. They work great! So does a small screwdriver in a pinch 😂

[@ProjectPlanetree]

How is it that so many people with boats can't tie a simple bowline?

[@CaptKenO]

Lack of general boating knowledge

[@vancity2349]

Cant win em all Cap. On the video the sandbar or area looked massive. The tide and length of time you had were against you.

[@CaptKenO]

It was. I'm just guessing, but I'd say the actual bar is probably about 500x1500ft, and the shallow area (

[@SMGPERFORMANCE16]

You should get a cheap rc tug boat, and toe the line over for those jobs,sounds stupid but it would work if the line doesnt sink

[@CaptKenO]

If thought of this before, but I'm not sure something that's small enough to store on the boat would be stable or strong enough to drag the towline. Plus, we don't run into this type of situation all that often, so doesn't really make sense for us

[@SMGPERFORMANCE16]

Even to send a radio for those at shore, or no VHF boat. Any reason not to leave the boat im going to do lol stay safe dude! See you on the waters🤙 @@CaptKenO

[@seawench555]

That's why u need an electric winch Ken, Mate think of ur back. Great job

[@CaptKenO]

Funny you should mention that...I work on a parasail boat on occasion, and we had another parasail boat break down once. Being the one with the towing experience, I offered to be the captain of the towing boat. It was so nice being able to adjust the length of the tow from the helm with a lever 😁 Unfortunately, the weight of something big enough to pull a boat and hold enough line would probably sink these boats...but still cool!

[@seawench555]

@@CaptKenO oh awesome, but I just mean a Windless to pull in the Lines when the jobs done, to Save ur back. I love parasailing.

[@CaptKenO]

Hahaha. Gotcha. The worldcat (this boat) had a hand cranked reel for the line under the helm seat...we took it out because it was more of a pain in the ass to unwind and rewind the line than it was to pull it in and dump it in a bucket. My back isn't the problem. It's my arms that get tired 😂

[@CaptainRon1913]

People like this keep people like you in business... "Bowline? whats a bowline?... I've got this $4000 Garmin chart plotter but never took the 10 minutes to figured out how to use it"

[@CaptKenO]

They sure do!😁

[@deniseapple1946]

Long rescue!!

[@jaxboy3436]

one thing is certain u may have to spend the night if u go boating in any type of boat

[@CaptKenO]

Unfortunately that's true...too bad a lot of boats aren't really setup for that

[@kittyztigerz]

you need get flashing yellow light that way they can tell that you where working in that area of water so they dont drive into rope just letting you know there are few coast marines boat over here have 4 way yellow n white flashing light so other boat dont come near by it just letting you know in cause of upgrade of helpful inform and i worked on few coast marine boat they have jet drive engine v8 inboard engine

[@CaptKenO]

We have our required yellow over white towlight as well as a flashing amber/red light...doesn't mean people know what it means though

[@kittyztigerz]

@@CaptKenO they have seen them on tow trucks too i have few on mine and make it easy to see in dark n helpful

[@chrishidalgo5998]

Yes I do like the squeaky helm😂😂

[@CaptKenO]

Lol 😂

[@frank1672]

Drone with fishing line dropped over customer to pull over heavier line and so forth or purpose built RC model boat to carry out line????

[@CaptKenO]

Doesn't benefit me in any way and would still require them to get off their boat to tie the line to the tow eye

[@capeangler]

I'm trying not to bash that captain, And I really don't know the answer to these questions. Do you need to take a test to captain a vessel that size in Florida? A 27-foot Whaler couldn't possibly be his first experience boating, or could it? Can anyone just buy a boat that size and just wing it? He sounds like he has never captained a boat of any size.

[@CaptKenO]

If you owned a cruise ship and didn't take any paying passengers on it, theoretically you could operate it without a license...most states now require you to pass an open book written test if you're born on or after a certain date (FL is 1/1/88), but that's easy enough to do...

[@ВиталийПанин-и1н]

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[@hearsejr]

You should hire a diver to swim out with a tow rope... I'm a diver that just happens to be retired, and need the exercise.. lololol.

[@CaptKenO]

Lol 😂 I don't think I really need a diver to swim in 1ft of water...but thanks for the offer 😂

[@hearsejr]

@CaptKenO lolololol I am certified to 260ft, deep sea diving and do shallow water work... 😆 hahahaha. I am wondering how he got the far aground......

[@CaptKenO]

@hearsejr running 25kts makes you skid pretty far 🤣

[@hearsejr]

@CaptKenO hahahahahaha... yeah that would do it.... hahaha

[@brianlull-bv2pf]

Why would you not anchor your boat and walk the tow line out to them? I don’t think I’d trust the customer to know how to tie a knot that wouldn’t part and come snapping back.

[@CaptKenO]

I said why I wasn't getting off the boat in the video. That line is designed to not snap back, so I wasn't worried about that

[@CaptKenO]

@@DanHubbert-uw2vi not can't. Chose not to. We're not required to get off, so when I do, I'm going above and beyond my required duties

[@lynnmoser6918]

Big deal, wait for high tide. They aren't going to suffer, actions have consequences. Didn't they have charts?

[@CaptKenO]

Don't know about charts on the boat...but most people don't want to stay out on a boat longer than they were planning

[@davecap2641]

Are all these motor boat captains so poor at reading charts and tying knots???????

[@CaptKenO]

Not all but quite a few

[@Dirk3672_StupidYT]

Put lift bags on your self to create a super shallow boat?

[@CaptKenO]

Lol 😂 Doesn't quite work that way and I'd most definitely have to get in the water to do that, so kinda defeats the purpose