Sinking 10 miles offshore | A scary fishing catch n cook

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

This sure has been a rough year for me! Not sure when my boat will be functional again, but I'm digging deep into my creative brain to put out some super fun videos for ya'll including catching sharks from a paddleboard, blowing stuff up with the airgun and building some cool things. Thanks everyone for being part of the channel and if you know a mobile fiberglass guy down here shoot me an email! [e-mail]

[@A.Matt7]

It is a good idea to get a epirb, though expensive they save lives and so if you dont have one get some. Might need to reinforce the hull once repaired inside the bilge with some steel beams or something.

[@zacharylong5966]

Definitely time for an Armstrong bracket

[@matthewschaffer5413]

Brother, we're with you all the way! You handled that very professionally. Even getting the coast guard there. Smoke some oysters over a fire, put them on saltine crackers with hot sauce! Trust me, you won't regret it!

[@WereAllThatBored]

Born Again Boating is down your way. They do some glass work I believe

[@ShinetheLightofTruth]

I can relate. Glad "yawl" made it back safe. While the boats being repaired, you could always try some pier fishing.

[@robertmckinnon7245]

Hats off to the guy who heard your distress call and came right to you, the coast guard arrived in 5 min, man you guys were very lucky to have their support .

[@frankseville2136]

Wow thank God for the coast guard !!! Literally saving lives daily !!! Thank goodness for the friendliness of fellow boaters !!

[@benjamindoyle8364]

Glad you guys made it back. I had a similar experience but mine was just straight up my error. I hit the 17 mile mark in our old 1978 Bonito bow rider. Myself, two buddies, so accustomed to it that never in a million years did it dawn on any of us how dangerous things can get and how quickly. well, this particular 15 mile trip ended with a swamp motor, no boat, and my friends and I holding on to one another. We managed to get life jackets on, but one friends was about 5 times too small. No idea what the hell we would do, My mother had already called the Coast guard when a squall line had come thru which was why we were headed in. We lost our radio on the squall snd she freaked because she couldn't get us. So we floated from 7pm until about daybreak the next morning. It was far and above the scariest thing Ive ever been through. I am guilty as hell to this day for putting my friends in such dangerous situation. I own a Mako 171 with a Merc 90 behind it, today. I don't much leave the harbor these days. It changes a man I suppose, or at least it changed this one. Best of luck and be safe out there. Chas.

[@officialWWM]

Glad you lived to tell the tale!

[@partylee007]

The back of that boat needs more than just fiberglass. You need to get that thing to a pro that can rebuild the whole back end of it with stainless steel and an Armstrong grade transom.

[@gorchcleave5393]

Metal brackets on fiberglass just move the stress points.

[@partylee007]

@@gorchcleave5393 metal has to be incorporated into new structural fiberglass.

[@mumbols]

Aluminum and stainless will work with fiberglass. I make reinforcements for my uncles boat and his friends deep sea. You drill the stainless and or aluminum and lace the fiber in and out leaving tails. Then build the form around it. Stress point only moves when you don't brace bottom to top. You can build a square tube frame inside and then drill to the glass. Much more process but it works very well. You can do with wood frame then glass it over and lay fiber but has to be done right because bubbling in between will create a flex point that eventually will crack and fail. Did a lot of fiberglass repair and custom work for supporting lots of weight. Its all in the approach and how much you have to work with.

[@family_roomroku9635]

Fiberglass is plenty strong. It just depends on how thick it is, what kind of core structure, the condition of the core, and the design. Edit: my current boat project is a full hull extension on a 1965 Bertram 25. It will end up looking like a bracket, but be for width, full flotation. The transom part will have a total of 16 layers of 17 oz. biaxial epoxy fiberglass and 2.25" thick Coosa board.

[@gorchcleave5393]

I prefer all fiberglass with no aluminum bracket, but to each his own.

[@joeyfitzpatrick6325]

“I’m going to feel a lot better about paying taxes this year” 😂 Glad y’all got back safe man

[@austinhyde95]

told this man when he repowered to have the transom glassed in to the top.... told ya!

[@stevefisher2553]

Yeah, that was a very small area for that heavy motor to be attached.

[@lovejetfuel4071]

I kind of noticed the engine seems really big for that transom, thats the first thing that came to my mind when I saw the boat out of the water

[@richardtruesdell8289]

You have a cool family, no cussing and good family time, thanks

[@BiggBaddVVolf]

Joyce, Joyce, Joyce! How very generous of you, WOW! Those Lobsters looked amazing! Good on you.

[@kerryjohnson4530]

U should throw a Armstrong bracket on that thing and fill in the transom. Did that on my seacraft and it’s so nice not having that water in the back of the boat anymore

[@joshbennett6534]

I was just about to say the same thing

[@ChsBrian]

Yep, Armstrong or Stainless Marine all day long.

[@zeke2566]

😮Neil Armstrong works on boats now?😅

[@stevehogan8829]

It's a good man that comes home and filets his fish after all that. You guys stay safe

[@DavidSanchez-en8xy]

Larry the lobster is his name

[@crimsontide1592]

So glad you guys are safe. My only disappointment was that being new to boating, I was discouraged that I never saw life vests get put on. My apologies if you did.

[@thomasneill7955]

I'm glad you and family are all ok. Best of luck getting your boat fixed. I always enjoy your videos!

[@jp-9winecountryjp209]

Wow god with you. Guys!!

[@patrickkeenan8109]

Sorry about the boat, glad you returned safely with your fam. Not sure who sent those Maine lobsters but those beauty’s weren’t cheap. Try those Maine oysters with some good cocktail sauce if you are brave enough to try again. I’m heading to KL 1/1/21 from NH for my first Keys winter.

[@dansouthcomb5439]

Never a dull moment on the South Florida Fishing Channel. Glad you made it back OK. Thought I was going to have to find a new fishing channel, but I know I would never find one so entertaining.

[@Gooselip]

Seeing the Coast Guard immediately respond to the area was a beautiful thing

[@xdsmastermia]

I laughed so much when heiko said the deed has been done, then lobster moved the lid and he slammed it shut...... the expression on his face was priceless lol 😆

[@siebertz]

Get a hoist, remove the engine, do a temp patch on the transom, put an electric or small tiller engine on your boat and put it back in the water to get it to a repair shop.

[@K9bare66]

Yes, seal the cracks and slowly idle to a neighborhood ramp. Have it hauled to one of many boat repair companies that will get rid of that open transom. And put on your damn PFDs next time this happens. It was really stressful watching those waves build up behind you and water coming in. Glad you, the boat and catch all survived.

[@alexalmeida5500]

Addicted to you channel brother

[@theblacksheep5915]

Respect for still finishing the catch and cook video despite the setbacks! Subscribed!!!🙏😬🎣🛥️

[@redriver6698]

Congratulations on the new boat, glad you’re safe

[@mjk8710]

Hey heiko wow what a day ,I couldn’t believe the small clamp washers holding on engine to transom they need. To be bigger to spread the engine load over a bigger area of transom 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@markglover5170]

So happy that you are all safe! Take your time and get the repair done right. Remember that you often get what you pay for. So don't skimp on the repair cost. Fiberglass work is not hard as long as you pay attention to each step and your resin mix proportion.

[@averagejoe2686]

If that engine would've fallen off, Alfred Montaner would have a field day lol

[@llshamelessll]

You bet Bro!

[@zacharyrevo7359]

🤣🤣🤣

[@freedomisntfree5573]

Bro, bro, bro, bro

[@llshamelessll]

@@freedomisntfree5573 LMAO!

[@youtuber19435]

I was thinking the same thing, haha King of Haulover would be out there with some Cubans scooping that engine.

[@vietle9564]

Awesome video bro have fun and be safe

[@achavez6426]

The blair witch cinematography when your explaining what happened to the transom is awesome!!!

[@josephrobinson8103]

Bless you all for your efforts doing what you do. So happy you are okay. Love you guys from northeastern Oklahoma.

[@mateopayaso]

I can't believe your first action wasn't to put on jackets. And rode in without them on. That's #1 for me and my passengers.

[@bradjones9634]

Glad everything worked out and you made it in. Great looking rebound from the transom disaster.

[@garybrown7136]

Thank God you guy's 🙏 made it back!! I hate those types of transoms. I hope you can get it fixed soon!! So Happy Kaitlyn ❤️ ate that oyster!! YAHOOOOOOOOOO

[@michaelb.42112]

32:40 - Perfection. Burnt garlic crispies and all. I'm so hungry now ! Looks delicious, guys !

[@michellerussell49]

Oh yeah I remember that storm video! It was pure anxiety for me and so was this lol I'm just glad everyone is alright. Way to go Coast Guard! So amazing

[@betoreyna4293]

So sorry to hear about your boat, thank God you guys are ok and safe.

[@Saltyventures24]

Glad you guys made it back safe brotha, material things can be fixed or replaced. Time for a closed transom and a nice aluminum bracket. I suggest when you redo your transom they do it with coosa board and not wood. Keep up the good work on the channel and hope you get the boat fixed soon.

[@AveyMC]

You should definitely get a motor bracket good for diving also easy access on and off the boat

[@chrishammer9891]

Motor brackets are vary problematic

[@AveyMC]

@@chrishammer9891 never had I problem with my Armstrong and have had it on there for 3 years

[@chrishammer9891]

Never had a problem that you knew of over time and force of the motor they bottom of the bracket always starts digging in. Theres a reason why conch boats stopped making there 33ft and you see so many regulators on the market. Its law if physics in leverage

[@mikelyons469]

A motor bracket would put more pressure on the transom. Remember Sir Isaac Newton? "Give me a lever long enough and I can lift the world."

[@tartarsauce5250]

I think you broke her back. Sorry to see this.

[@jerryadams5401]

Heiko, what a fantastic video! So much excitement, intrigue, fear, and deliciousness!! WTG, bro.

[@RippedRobby]

Wow man, be safe!!

[@-anjuull8036]

Gawdamn been awhile since I’ve seen yo vids. Them good o bo2 days

[@glennevitt5250]

Time To Rebuild Back of boat Good You May It Back

[@miffyleslie]

So glad you guys made out ok!!! Hope you get her fixed fast!! And you still can’t beat a good old Rapala Filet knife!! Good luck!!!

[@triptre3638]

I remember fishing out of Point Pleasant, NJ one year 28 miles out to the “Monster Ledge” for shark fishing on a 26’ Robalo! What we didn’t know while chumming, the bilge pump stopped working! I was in the cabin taking a nap and woke up stepping in water! I was like….. WTF! I went out on deck and told my buddy who’s the captains said there’s water inside the boat! I look at the transom and the water was flush to the deck and said….. “We’re taking on water!” I looked down in the water and a shark possibly a Great White or a huge Mako swim by and said…. “This is it! We’re going down!” Lucky the engines started and we were able to get in riding heavy and not able to plane out! That was a moment I’ll NEVER FORGET! You’re talking about scared!

[@trippyshit7090]

Good job captain you kept your cool and called it in you thought smart and fast tying the motor . great job it could have gone way worse if you didnt make the right calls. Respect

[@cristianfuentes6413]

Glad yall made it back safe!!!! Can only imagine that feeling.

[@_Justnoble__]

Just super chill. Real Florida Man.

[@reyalfaro3708]

Gotta Love our Coast Guard! Would’ve miss you man! Glad your back home safe.

[@hogfish3881]

Engine bracket with extra flotation is great idea for your boat.

[@pauldambrose8969]

WOW!! CRAZY STORY!! God was with you all.. I so enjoy your content.. make sure those repairs are 100% & I'm sure you will. See ya back out there soon.. better than ever! ❤ from Connecticut

[@C5drummer]

Thank God you are all safe. I know it's been mentioned, but putting on a Life Vest the moment your issue was discovered, or while you were calling for assistance, was the first thing everyone should have done. Again, we all ALL glad everyone is safe.

[@KSpides53]

Wow man that's crazy. Thank God you are all safe. Thank God for the coast Guard!!!

[@vicky-annblanch7575]

So glad you all made it back safely, and what a wonderful gift to cheer you up

[@Fishermanjuice22]

That’s a terrifying experience. I was anxious watching the fishing based on the title. Was waiting for the stuff to hit the fan! Glad all are safe and good luck with finding the fiberglass repair.

[@WoodenBoatGuy]

That look on your face as you explain to the camera what happened while you're limping back in says it all. Glad you made it back. So great to see all of the boats and Coast Guard respond to your call for help.

[@fireradio]

Glad you all are safe, Cap!

[@mrjameson9155]

who ever fitted that motor should be made swim home. that is some rubbish work ,so glad you guys got back safe and big thanks to everyone involved for staying cool under pressure. that could have turned really bad really fast

[@JustMike2791]

Coast Guard FTW!! Glad you guys are safe.

[@Silverchev08]

30yr USCG response Veteran. Appreciate the video and BZ to our Coasties!

[@leenusbaum3696]

Some day I’ll make it down that far south. I don’t ever make it past satellite beach. But that was epic when the lobster opened the lid when you were cooking it. Deff my all time favorite fishing show to watch. Keep up the good content and stay safe.

[@johnhaug5527]

WOW! You guys were lucky!

[@waynemcphail7825]

Truly glad you and your family got home safe!!!!!

[@Lirin1122]

Damn, glad you guys got back safe and sound. You definitely had God watching your backs on that trip! Your gift from Maine was awesome, get corn and potatoes do a New England fish bake. I'm from FL but have lived in Maine since 97.

[@chasecarmichael6330]

Got to say Heiko, seemed like yall kept calm and did everything you could to get you as close in as you could. Tying the ropes may have saved you guys and the boat Man!! Glad you guys made it back home safe! Huge shout out to the fisherman that shot out to yall, TowBoat US, and the U.S Coast Guard all for the rapid response!! Keep that chin up brother, dig in that brain of yours and i know you’ll figure out what to do. Put a platform back there and definitely fill in that transom, maybe a live well or a good size fishbox. Keep up the videos Sir, love watching them!

[@kenny.g727]

The boat may have turned out to be a blessing looking at the improvements you made ! This video was hysterical ! BTW,it's Shucking 🤣👍 And drain the oyster of water and add lemon and a drop of cocktail sauce ! You'll be hooked!

[@devinphillips5644]

I wanna give a shout out to Brian lamb , for running to a mayday call/Shadowing them back. I dont know the guy but definitely a boater that deserves to be shouted out, And glad u guys got back safe with motor still on board 🤙

[@robertdizon2801]

As a born and bred Floridian from Anna Maria Island, who ate his first oyster at the age of 6 yrs old, I'm a little surprised this is your first time, regardless, good on y'all for diving in!

[@jeduardo38]

Glad you made it back Cheers!

[@kenanwalsh6030]

When it gets rough i try not to go over 10 knots because you cant tell how much force is going to apply to the transom coming off of a wave, glad you made it in safe brother

[@squidzmedia1673]

love your videos brotha!

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

Wow, that was a great video, scary times on the big pond! Glad you guys made it safe, and ended on a positive note. Hope you got your transom repaired!

[@hugoblinckmann251]

Exact same thing happened to us a couple months ago we had a 3-4 foot tear on the bottom of our boat

[@randlecarr3257]

I bet you donned life preservers

[@Gskenejhh]

Hats off to the coast guard and Tow boat US...Both greatly appreciated.

[@davidvoitle2502]

I laughed so hard when that lobster lifted that lid!!! Y'all are cool. Very entertaining. Glad y'all made it in safe. I have been in some sketchy situations myself. Not fun!!

[@thomastheobald320]

Keep going. The fresh water videos were good. There is tons of stuff for you to keep doing and we will all watch

[@russclewley6945]

I am glad that you are all safe! God Bless the Coast Guard, Tow Boat US, and all boaters that respond to a MayDay call!

[@SeaSquatchFishing]

So sorry about your boat, but glad y'all got back safe. Good to know other were looking out!

[@andyvallina4731]

Hey H, man i know that feeling! I had a boat that had a similar transom and when the wind was blowing and my boat would turn waves came in the back end! I dont like open transoms. I had someone strip it down and add marin plywood and close the transom while attaching the new transom to the old structure. Then I made an alumimum plate that covers the entire back and front of the transom so the inside portion is grabin more with more to grab all the way up to gunnels or the top of the boat. Then I used a bracket and then the engine. Your will boat will rung as if its i longer and it will give you speed. I didnt like that because of the exention it made the back heavy but it was Awesome! Good luck boss!

[@robertdizon2801]

Thank God for extra ropes, cool heads, quick thinking, Brian Lamb, Tow Boats US, and the ever professional rapid response by the Coast Guard... oh, and awesome chicken rigs! Glad y'all made it home safe and sound, sorry bout the boat but they can be replaced and/or fixed!

[@Shadygrady1]

Glad you made it back safe guys! Guessing by the color around the cracks inside the bilge your transom is wood core. It got wet, rotted and delaminated. Good luck with the rebuild! Coosa core and a bracket will last a long time if done correctly.

[@waynealmond5598]

Your transom could be rotted ,need to check that before you bolt a bracket to it,might need new transom or fill some weak spots,glad your ok

[@jaylancaster5419]

That is a bit obvious at this point ... LoL

[@J_D_B4379]

I'm not sure about that

[@jaylancaster5419]

It would be obvious to most anyone that he's in for a full transom replacement at this point.

[@djmjr77]

Jokers that repowered the boat should have checked for that.. wont ever use that company..

[@mikeward6504]

Man Heiko I’m glad to see y’all made it back safe and you didn’t loose the boat also

[@jeremyvargas3968]

holy crap dude that woulda made my heart drop! good for u making it home and thinking quick on how to keep your engine on! hopefully this doesnt interrupt in your regular life.

[@scottalvarez8870]

Your videos and comments are fantastic. Lots of good feedback. Yes to an Amstrong bracket and there’s your dive platform too. An offshore boat with a cutout transom and without a splashwell is dangerous. Add to this you have a plastic hatch right at your transom which will dump water into your bilge. I’ve seen a 30’ center console with twin on a setup like yours sink with the bow pushed up on the beach of a LAKE!!! There is little free board and at very critical place-so one wave and your sunk.

[@mrp18]

Heiko, I watched this and my heart was in my throat. You and your family really kept your "stuff" together. I have the same hull but my boat is a Palm Beach. With the exception of your awsome tower/console our boats are identical. Makes me worry about the integrity of my transom. What year is your hull? I've seen the rebuild and I LOVE IT! What an amazing transformation.

[@Bulldog-vc7ho]

So glad you guys made it out safe, that looked really scary. Always have a plan, back up radios and an EPERB, got one last year as a result of 6 souls going into the water during a fishing event I was in, they were saved by a 911 call from 10 miles off shore on of the people on the boat was able to get off, all of the electrical systems in the boat failed due to flooding. Good news is you can get a new supper strong transom installed and the dive plate form, I would go with and Armstrong Bracket, glad you are all home safe and sound

[@stevehogan8829]

lol what the hell, what a great way to celebrate the making of a new transom... happy for you.

[@dannilaser16]

Scary stuff. Glad you guys made it back safely.

[@edmundrostran3496]

Haha crazy episode! Got to add some horseradish and mignonette sauce to the oysters. Also it’s nice to dispatch the lobsters instead of boiling alive. Everything looked delicious - glad you and the fam are safe!

[@richardgodwin3671]

Man so glad you guys made it back safe, fishing off shore is no joke. I had my own scare a few years ago taking on water. Hope everything false into place for you and your repairs

[@3DCHome]

Sorry to hear that. Glad your ok. Coast Guard is awesome. They never get enough love. Save a lot of lives.

[@primetimefishing2436]

Glad you are ok. I would buy a new boat hull. You can transfer your new engine, tower, etc to the new hull.

[@merrywissemes]

Heiko, I gotta ask, as soon as you heard that crack, why didn’t your life jackets go on immediately? Maybe even before that when you said the waves were starting to break over the bow? I didn’t see anybody wearing one. I’m a long time subscriber, I love all your videos and have seen *every one from start to finish*. I’ve bought gear from you and I even have your logo on my truck. But I’m going to stop watching your videos if you don’t put that damn life jacket on. I say this with total love buddy.

[@fastfreeks]

Fun times. I do fiberglass work for myself and friends but I'm on the wrong side of the country to help. Looks like it's a wood core transom? I'm guessing the wood was wet and rotten by the way the upper bolts pulled through. I've switched over to Seacast pour transom so much better than wood and worth the extra money to know you will never have a problem. Closing the transom off and going with a bracket would be ideal and give you more deck space. Whoever you have fix it make sure they use quality materials like vinylester resin or epoxy with the correct fiberglass like 1708, I prefer Vynilester resin for the cost and ease of use. If you don't go with a pour transom use Coosa board or a similar material. do it once do it right and never worry about it.

[@zeke2566]

Great advise!

[@marinom5602]

I am surprised, that when they installed your brand new Evinrude, they didn't inspect the transom? Glad you made it back safely, and afloat!!!!!!!

[@scram8280]

I'm glad you guys made it home safely!

[@ukeBrent29]

Honestly your problem is Key Largo boats. I had a 2004 key largo 2300. Mine developed cracks in the transom in a similar way to yours while offshore. I also had a huge crack that formed in the bottom. They are definitely not built very well.

[@fishhunt9874]

Time for a lot of work on the boat, maybe an upgrade to a new one. Every fiberglass boat I have ever owned has had glass, gel coat and or wood rot issues. Lessons learned, My newest boat is all aluminum, it is built without wood, glass or gelcoat. Good job on the “Life Savers and Good Samaritans for being there so quickly for you. Semper Paratus! USCG Veteran 1981-1986. Cape Newagen and Cape Corwin Maalaea Harbor Maui Hawaii 🤙🏼

[@borikennautical6649]

Thanks God you guys are safe and make it back. Scary moment.

[@sirfred2004]

You handled that like a Champ Captain!

[@newbreedian]

duuuuuuude so glad you're safe!!!

[@SeabassAdventures]

Great vid! that snapper and lobster looks good! Hopefully ur transom will get fixed soon!!! 👍👍👍

[@InvisibleKingStudio]

Wow.. I'm glad you made back.

[@dragonshadow3707]

Glad yous guys got home safe