The Great Loop 042 How I Crunched My Boat

This was for sure the lowest point in our Great Loop trip. Everything seemed to be going wrong. And then this...
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[@gmogfx2632]

You know what they say Marty, smooth seas never made an experienced captain! So don’t stress it. Learn from this and keep it going!

[@KowboyUSA]

Just posted the same in more a lot words before seeing your comment. Brevity's a good thing I still need to master.

[@dukeallen6562]

Not a lot for fun. Not fun to watch either. When you follow someone that close the student will make the same mistakes as the teacher. You will only be as good a Captain as your teacher. Mike is your friend and is teaching you all he knows. Maybe you need more knowledge then Mike has, bless his heart. Cheer up Marty, you have made downer videos lately. Show us the joy of your lifestyle, please.

[@Ryan_Odyssey]

Don't lose your identity. You're Marty Zoffinger...the guy who made his own fiberglass outriggers in his workshop! A little fiberglass work and gel coat is nothing to get so worked up in a learning experience.

[@willie417]

what he's work up about is, he went against his instincts (that Gut Feeling), and it sound like he did it more than once and each time it went south, but it sounds like he's learning to trust it

[@natefisher3]

I really appreciate the honesty of your videos. So many try to make life seem perfect online, but you keep it real. You are very smart and level headed. I know you will succeed. Keep on cruising. Fair winds.

[@arthurmontana8791]

Very thoughtful and friendly comment; and also quite true.

[@larry851]

It's all about learning as you go, I'm 67 and still learning. You guys are doing great . Just another life lesson.

[@KowboyUSA]

You said it, Yooper. 76 here. Still learning everyday.

[@terencejay8845]

'No-one ever learned to plough (plow) from reading a book.' Old Brit farmer's saying.

[@GRIZMAN1109]

@@KowboyUSA 78 and still learnin'!

[@nathansumners6321]

@@GRIZMAN1109 Nobody ever taught me how to drive a boat. I learned on my own and with much help from Marty.

[@BadLaryRy]

Not all landings are 10s Captain. You learned, KT is still floating and you're alive. Keep getting after it! You got this! I believe in you!

[@ThePrestonm]

Marty that’s not a bad break. Easy fiberglass repair. Matching the paint after the finish work is completed will be the hardest part. You could fix it yourself in just a few hours with a grinder, some glass and some fairing puddy. Good luck buddy love your vids

[@FINfinFINfinFINfin]

If you want a perfect gel coat color match call a bathtub repair guy. They will charge $90 or so(for the color match, not the repair) and the color will be perfect.

[@seahunter4568]

I think he had said previously that it is regular paint. So after laying in some mat and fairing it smooth he could get a handful of color swatches from the store and get a darn near perfect match.

[@SLO-Ride]

If you can't match the paint, a blue stripe never looks out of place!

[@lovejetfuel4071]

My thoughts exacly, as long as it wasnt near or below the water line, its not a major deal

[@KowboyUSA]

Exactly. It's well above the waterline and should be a easy fix.

[@michaelcohen4545]

Nobody's fault... Just Boat Life. Don't blame anyone else. Your decision. If anyone is at fault it was you. Sorry... But True. Love your videos brother. Thank you for making them.

[@ThatNoFbody-ch9ky]

I’m sure that’s what he wants to hear

[@jeremyd9826]

@@ThatNoFbody-ch9ky the truth is painful at times.

[@t_micahc7]

I agree. Sometimes you have to own your own mistakes. This video establishes that the accident was all Mike’s fault.

[@jeremyd9826]

@@t_micahc7 wow... ok then. You know Mike can only captain one boat at a time right?

[@epsmith19]

I enjoy Marty's videos but he definitely has a tendency to pass blame

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Marty, there is not a long term boat owner out there who hasn’t crunched their boat. You had the perfect storm. High winds, concrete dock and trying to do it alone. It’s no ones fault. You met my looper friends - they hit bottom twice on their trip so far this year causing significant damage and they are gold loopers who know their stuff. Hang in there, it’s all part of the experience. A little fiberglass repair and she’s good as new. Don’t sweat it!

[@trent3723]

Happens to all of us. Show goes on.

[@reamer2002]

You are smart enough to fix anything.When you get dumb then you get smarter.

[@surfpile9142]

The Marty we know will smooth out that booboo and slick it up with a zoffinger logo. Better than new. Every scar has a story to tell. Everyone love a story.

[@sampsonsisland6782]

‘Tis but a flesh wound😂

[@garynorden1117]

Could have been a lot worse.

[@rodk886]

True tat!! Lol

[@mvcharisma]

This is why I always dock from the lower helm, so I’m always closer to be able to adjust the fenders or fend off the boat. Nonetheless sorry about the crunch. At least it’s on the topsides and not below the waterline

[@CRCov]

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time. Proverbs 17:17

[@Plaasdam]

Yes 100% true.

[@steveinla8963]

For the distance and length of time this trip is going to take, you have much worse weather in your future. Personally, I would have my fenders hanging vertical, but that's me. Do what works for you. Good luck!

[@Tatation1971]

Hey!, what about the camera dude. You are a very sensible man who in my opinion make very good decisions on your own. Mike means well but seems to be a bit authoritative with his commands and you are afraid to overpower him. At the end of the day you’ve answered your own question. “Captain” your boat Marty.

[@kayakengineer]

Marty, you're a smart and very creative person. Always go with your gut and you will fair well.

[@mcwaiting152]

You two need to make your own decisions and own them. Blame is a cancer. Frankly the more independent decisions you make, the more authentic the adventure will be. There should be at least some portion of the trip that is uncoordinated. Kind of an, "I'll see ya when I see ya" sort of thing. Credit Mike for his intentions, which were the best, not the result. The same is true for when you don't follow his lead. He should credit you with the best of intentions.

[@brandon_g_808]

Man, this trip looks like it’s stressing you out more than it’s doing you good buddy! You gotta enjoy the blessings! We live and we learn.

[@Lake_Lover]

"You are the Captain of your ship" ! Marty - this is SO true ! I've spoken these words several times and repeated them to my wife and sons when they have helped me with my boat. I take input from other boaters, but when it comes time to make a decision, Its MY boat and ultimately my decision. Boating will test any relationship. I'm glad you and your buddy Mike didn't let that get in the way. We all feel your pain. We've all been there too! Have a couple of beers, love up on your dogs ( one of my favorite things about your channel ) and it'll be okay. Wind can shake the best of captains confidence. I feel for ya. Wish I was there to have been on your boat helping you dock. I always want to help because I know what it does for my nerves when people help me in tense situations when boating. Hang in there man.

[@seoulbrooks]

You are the only Captain on your boat. Blame falls to the Captain, no additional discussion or reflections needed.

[@cup_and_cone]

Here's hoping the new riser works out for you, and more calm waters ahead, Marty. In the meantime, don't forget to throw some 5200 or other sealant on that crack until you're ready to fiberglass it! Got to keep the moisture out to prevent rot.

[@garybaker6333]

towing a tender into a marina is begging for a disaster much worse than that little mishap.

[@fredbrillo1849]

Let's not forget Mike ran aground in Lake O even after you warned him. Be your own man. If you're not comfortable, don't do it.

[@arthurmontana8791]

Very true, but the decisions are not always that easy. Often, if we stay in our comfort zone, we don't improve. Marty was obviously following Mike's lead because of Mike's experience. Marty expressed his discomfort, but he trusted Mike's judgment and was also confident in his abilities. So, Marty pressed the envelope, and got bit. Marty is learning that experience doesn't insulate one from a judgment error. Mike made a judgment error in recommending that marina in those winds. Marty "followed blindly" because Mike is sort of his mentor (when it comes to boating). In retrospect, Marty wishes that he had followed his own judgment and gone to the lee side of an island, with a protected anchorage. So, Marty made a judgment error by "following blindly" his mentor. Marty never explained why he didn't just stay on the mooring ball for one more night. Maybe the wind was predicted to build.

[@fredbrillo1849]

@@arthurmontana8791 I question Mikes judgement. That dock was not a suitable dock for any boat. It was a Lee shore and there were large swells blowing in from the windward side. I've been boating since I was 10. I'm 72 now. I would never have considered that dock.

[@MBrown-qw4ei]

No problem. It gives the boat character.😜👍

[@yakncast7530]

This seems to me to be a blessing in disguise. You "know" you are the captain of your ship. You are not "following" Mike. You are traveling in tandem. Buddy boats. A paradigm shift happened there. You got this.

[@russiannorth2440]

Interesting video, I love ships. Thank you... and I just posted a video - a passenger ship masterfully avoids being hit with a berth. The captain is a professional! Happy viewing.

[@NytronX]

Timestamp of where the crunching happens?

[@LoneWolf-ni1zj]

Hey Marty, there's nothing wrong with being cautious however, a life where you don't take risks from time to time, may be "Safe" but it's also Boring. It's obvious that Mike is more of a "Take life by the Horns" type of guy and you're more the laid back easy going type. There's nothing wrong with that and, it's a good chemistry because each of you have strengths that helps the other learn and grow. Just remember Marty... the best things in life come when you step OUTSIDE of your comfort zone. Playing it safe is easy, it's just not very rewarding. The last thing you want to do is look back at your life and think "I played it safe, I didn't experience much but... I played it safe. Don't give up Marty, consider each day, another day to conquer your fears and succeed in your journey... both ON and OFF the Sea! Wishing you luck and peace of mind!

[@Mr2fast4uall]

Hey Marty Great Job! I think one of the biggest lessons in life is your own gut feeling. Trust it! If your uncomfortable with a particular situation try to figure away around it.

[@michiganengineer8621]

The old saying about what doesn't kill us comes to mind. Sounds like both you and Mike had a (fairly) cheap lesson. The reason I say fairly cheap is it looks like all the damage is _WELL_ above the water line, so the big fenders definitely helped there!

[@75echo]

The decision to go to the Marina was in itself not wrong. The skills to choose the right docking options for the weather and boat in question is what you have to learn. Every boater experiences these thing till they have tried every situation and adversity

[@king0dasouf]

Yo Marty, you remember when all you had was that tiny red yak? You had a spirit of I’m doing this for me, I don’t care what people think. Shit happens bro. Don’t be scared to be YOU homie!!!! That shits easy to be fixed though. Fiberglass and resign isn’t beyond you bro. We’re glad you’re alright though. Y’all burn a doobie and have some food. It’ll be alright...

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

More importantly, how is your arm?

[@Plaasdam]

A little bit of fiberglass and resin and she's patch up again. Take this as a lesson learned and experienced gained.

[@skypowersportsoflakeland3623]

Imagine having a dream, and then complaining about living that dream the whole time...

[@Aaaaaagggghhhhhh]

Marty, you did good. You have a lot of windage on your boat, you single handed into a marina in high winds and didn't hit anybody, that's a real success, don't beat yourself up over it. You couldn't really stay where you were, the dogs need to get off, maybe your choice of a sheltered anchorage would have been better but I don't think a marina was a bad shout at all. Had that first dock been higher with wooden fendering this would have been a complete non-event. Sadly, it wasn't but we live and learn all the time in boating. Somebody told me that when you stop learning, it's probably time to hang up your anchor which sounds fairly accurate! I know the damage is heart-breaking, but that's a fairly easy repair, especially for a man of your talents but the repair will give you yet more experience and, hey, it will be another video! Boating, to me, gives the extremes of emotions. It can be extremely stressful, frightening at times and hugely challenging. It also gives you the best times in your life. Fair winds to you!

[@mariner3]

Always listen to your gut...don't get pressured into something your not comfortable with...you know your boat so what if that anchorage was 45 min. away your gut said go there 1st...

[@swflboatingchannel]

PS - you have posted probably more than 100 videos of you kayaking and doing work on the boat but I literally don't recall seeing one single video of you going on one single boat trip. That's gotta tell you something.

[@davesawyer497]

Its just a record of the trip, on the side of the boat. It happens. The wave wasn't your fault. You took a risk but didn't get away with it. The big thing is it could have been a lot worse, but it wasn't. If you see a person who has made no mistakes, then there is a person who hasn't lived. If you see a person make the same mistake twice, then there is a person who doesn't learn. You are neither of these. Look at it this way, you can now learn how to repair fibreglass and gell coat and add that to your skills also. Draw in the positives. I was working on my little 14 ft power boat on its trailer on the drive last weekend. I had taken the seats out so the deck was clear. I jumped into the boat and went straight through the floor! So now I am learning about replacing a floor in a boat, plus counting my blessings that I didn't loose my passengers behind me, into the sea, still sat in their seats. Keep on exploring Marty, keep learning, and if the odd mistake kicks in, well hell, we're not laughing at you.

[@moretoliving2236]

How is your elbow now? I remember months ago you were saying that you had an elbow issue. Is that the same elbow? I know what the crunch feels like. I crunched my new to me RV within 2 days of owning it due to tail swing. I spent years backing in my travel trailer and smaller class c. This one is longer and tail swing is ridiculous. All I have to say to that... I became a fiberglass expert real quick. I spent hours watching youtube tutorials and got my hands dirty. After using just about every type of sand paper grit... it is flat as glass but wrong color. I tried to color match it best I could but it is here to stay. My advice to you on the matter is #1 get your elbow thing figured out and #2 go over fiberglass with a fine tooth comb not just where it crunched but everywhere on the side of the boat. Never know if it weakened fiberglass elsewhere while crunching here. In scuba diving and commercial drone flying there are terms like “know when to say when”, “pilot in command” etc. It is a sinking feeling but we tend to make mistakes when we are under stress. If your gut feeling is iffy, if you get those weird vibes... bail and reassess the situation. I crunched my rv because I was stressed (stupid squirrel ate my engine wiring harness on the truck just 2 days before a camping trip) so I took RV while pissed off... advance auto gave me wrong parts, I had to return there 3 times that day. By last time I thought I was done... I was pissed and living and furious that I could not get all parts. In a new york minute I almost took a $3000 awning on rv and put a deep gash to the back quarter panel of RV. Coulda shoulda woulda.... left it on the bloody street and let myself cool down. I hope you can find peace with this nasty event and persevere. If anything I would rather see you get to new york slower and waiting out weather than faster and dealing with all this drama you obviously do not need. Extending a much needed manly bear hug.

[@groundzero.]

almost paused the video to make a comment. And then you covered it. Some times learning can be painful, costly, or both. The only mistake is not learning from it. You have been presented with an opportunity to learn how to patch fiberglass. (yes i probably would of lost my shit and punched the wall of blew a hole in the hull and sunk the boat out of anger)

[@IamSpectre2020]

Marty, I'm 65, boated with my family for 25 years, we would live on the boat all summer, the kids grew up on the boat and we all make those mistakes. Yes you are the Captain and follow your gut feeling. But accident will always happen by accident or stupidity. I remember one time in the Thousand islands (you should be going through that area on the loop) I was coming into the gas dock in a 36" chop with our 50' footer and there was one open spot and I felt confident that I would fit but the kid on the dock is on the radio saying turn around but I was past the point of no return and i came in hot, bow in quick reverse and docked it like a boss. Felt like Captain Ron. Hundreds of people on the upper deck restaurant gave me a standing ovation and applauded. We fueled up and there was only one boat ahead of us and he was gone but I faced a cement pier. I had it all figured out, bow out twin screw Port turn, I started but I'm going forward, i figured the chop is keeping in I have to give it more throttle to get the boat to turn but I'm going forward faster, more gas still going forward the cement pier is coming fast, full reverse but you don't stop a 50' steel trawler on a dime. Ka-bang into the pier huge crashing noise. Everyone was looking at this boat crash, a huge dent in my starboard bow. I just shut her down in humiliation. Then someone on the top restaurant deck said hey sir something is hanging on your back end. We could see something but could not make it out. My 15 yr son put on the scuba gear and went down. He came up with a giant piece of dark plastic heavy-gauge sheeting that had wrapped itself around my starboard prop. As he came up with it the people gave us a huge cheer. I was pissed and relieved that it wasn't really my fault but still humiliated after being such a hero. Marty that's boating.

[@arthurmontana8791]

WOW! That's a remarkable true story!!

[@Captsteve123]

Just gained more experience. No big deal with the damage, not worth getting upset, I’ve seen worse from experienced charter captains running into channel markers at high speeds.

[@danielimwalle4783]

I’ve been following you for years and enjoy your content but this was rough to watch. You can’t get mad at Mike over this when you are the Captain. You’ve been living on that KT for how long now and you shouldn’t need someone else to hold your hand entering a marina. The waves were heading into the marina and the concrete was clearly taking the brunt of them if you couldn’t see that you were not paying attention at all.

[@russoley8995]

Well I could say I would not have done that as it had get damage written all over that approach, but I think you also saw that and your biggest lesson learned is to not always be pressured by someone else saying it's ok. A very good lesson to have learned.

[@paulawagner6058]

I hope your elbow is better. The boat is very fixable. Thanks for sharing the good the bad and the ugly.

[@nathangoodson7390]

I appreciate you being vulnerable by sharing this challenge you faced. I'm learning through your experience and that is something to be grateful for. Sending you some good vibes for the beginning of May!

[@northamericanproductions]

Marty, drill a hole at each end of crack to stop it from splitting further. I know you’ll then fix it later. You’re a mechanical guy.

[@anthonygrasso8620]

Ship happens

[@willie417]

He trusted a friend, instead of his instincts (that Gut Feeling), and it sound like he did it more than once and each time it went south, but it sounds like he's learning to trust it, that Gut Feeling, won't let you down

[@kevincollins8014]

You already said exactly what I was thinking. It doesn't matter how stressful or dangerous a situation may seem at any given moment but ultimately you are the captain and 100% responsible for keeping your vessel and it's occupants safe. We are always learning and the moment we think we've got it all figured out, we will find out real quick we don't. Thanks for sharing this learning experience with us and stay safe guys.

[@joerockme7485]

WE FEEL FOR YOU & THE DOGS MARTY, HOPE THE BEST FOR YOU !!!!...BETTER DAYS AHEAD .

[@robertgembala8532]

Hope you don’t take this wrong, But it’s hard to read your face, you always look pissed or upset

[@bimodal7195]

Best temporarily seal that opening, perhaps duct tape or caulk, to keep water from the deck and hull core.

[@johnhorth4960]

When you do things that seem uncomfortable to you it definately make you a stronger better person. Not everything goes as planned. Great real content

[@HarrySchwandule]

Cool to see you're not dragging your buddy through the mud and can take some of the blame yourself. It's rare to see!

[@mikegalligan3854]

Always someone else’s fault. You choose your own way.

[@seanym67]

A wise man once told me, "sometimes you watch the show and sometimes you are the show".

[@brentbauer8258]

Despair is just another way of saying Dis pair of old shoes....LOL

[@rudihenry5298]

Your decision, your blame, nothing to do with Mike.

[@qaannat]

I was eating dinner there, Mr. Double Duty.

[@petertrout8140]

Everything can be fixed, glad to see ya, Marty!!!! What the heck happened? I question why Mike put the both of you into that situation...holy sh!t....just go with the flow Marty, everything that was hurt can hopefully be fixed, including your elbow. But jeez.....sure you want to continue this f’ing journey? Not you, but yes, too many variables. Just saying. Glad you and Mike are still buddies. Meanwhile we have softball size hail and much wind damage in Texas!

[@MrArcher51]

Bro you need to relax and don't throw your buddy under the bus. Your the captain of your boat not him.

[@calveryc1]

Marty hasn’t seemed happy for some time now.

[@arthurmontana8791]

Well, he's been through some REALLY tough times. I saw his videos of engine replacements in 2016. Now, he's replacing them again in 2021. That's a lot of heartache. It's a mega $$ setback; plus the lost time.

[@wholegrain1844]

@@arthurmontana8791 he's had Mike helping him the whole way, he's had no telling how much $$ given to him from people watching a lot being from Mike's channel. Gotta look at all the good and positive things that's happening as well. In my opinion he's had a lot more reasons to be happy, and to bash Mike after everything he's done is petty and childish.

[@chewiepac5932]

It's in those moments, that when we Excell we become better men.

[@HAYBALEKILLER]

You did good Marty. I had a 25 ft CC Catalina with a single screw so I know what you were fighting in that wind.

[@pool2785]

All the videos seem to be about "feelings" not interested.

[@swflboatingchannel]

Marty, I need to ask: how many hours/years of boating experience do you have? From what I have gathered from watching your videos, you are still pretty raw in your experience. Your attempt at doing the Great Loop at this juncture of your boating experience might just be a bit too ambitious right now. I boated for about 5 summers on LI way back when plus the past 2.5 years for 350 hours to date and I can tell you that from what I have seen, you are much less experienced at actual boating than I am and I'm not so sure I would attempt the loop myself. For starters, I would have never left Ruskin to start the loop with your one motor blowing smoke the way it was when you left the dock and without all of my instruments working properly. I strike this up as inexperience showing and you just barely left the dock. Also, an arm isn't going to do a single thing to stop a 14,000# boat and for you to hurt your arm in attempting to do so is a function of your lack of experience. You can't blame the circumstances and you can't blame Mike. You need to take a good hard look at what you are trying to do given your present level of experience and realize that you just might be in a bit over your head. You're still young. If I were you, I would seriously consider going back to Ruskin and doing a LOT of boating over the course of the next 2-5 years or at least gain 300 more logged hours of boating before attempting this journey again. Also, I remember watching you docking your boat one time before you even started this journey and realized that you are a guy with a tremendous amount of fishing and kayaking experience but you are highly inexperienced at actual boating. I'm only trying to help you to take a good look at where you are at and to help you to reevaluate what you are doing before you hurt yourself, one of the dogs, or much more seriously damage your vessel. Good luck! Steve/Brown Eyed Girl/Fort Myers

[@EDesigns_FL]

I hope that Marty reads your comment and reexamines what he's doing. He is definitely not prepared and lacks the experience to appreciate how unprepared he is. I suspect from his demeanor, that he is starting to comprehend the situation and reconsidering this trip.

[@CLCIII]

You only learn from what you do wrong. Next...

[@Tatation1971]

Hey Marty we miss you when are you gonna post again?

[@jamdd20052]

What are you averaging gph on the loop and at what speed?

[@rudyfisher3032]

You're not next to the Bermuda triangle are you

[@flyflung]

The captain gets all the fame, and all the blame.

[@iain1969]

There's something about boats Marty - It happens to me too. Sometimes things go wrong and then you start to worry about other things that might also go wrong and a negative mindset and downward spiral of thoughts creeps into your mind. Then you fix what needs fixing and have a great day/s on the water where things go right and it's like you are reminded why we love these expensive, floating money pits and why at the end of the day it's all worth it.

[@Islandtime101]

I'm a captain !! You as a captain are responsible for what happens with the vessel you are the captain of.it's your job as Captain to decide what course to take if you don't feel comfortable with something don't do it do what you feel comfortable with your responsible for your vessel and he's responsible for his!! I think it's time for you to realize it's time for you to fly the nest

[@arthurmontana8791]

Marty knows all of that. He is a licensed Captain too.

[@Crabbyskunk]

In my limited experience, when the winds are blowing and my plan is to stay overnight... I want the dock master or one of his team to be at dock when I arrive

[@bradbutcher3984]

Shit happens and you are going to have to learn to take responsibility over your boat. You choose to follow Mike. You have only yourself to criticize. I self criticize a lot.

[@bradbutcher3984]

I said this before I saw your other comments

[@bmk506]

That wheel is gonna get u in trouble marty

[@eduardoperez3863]

I'm glad it was not too bad, Keep the faith, you are very good at it, that's what I like the most about your videos, feels like I benefit from them, good luck brother

[@restless7528]

Keep your head up you got this mother nature is welcoming you to her back yard lol I'm glad your boat is not totally beat up and you and the pups are okay!?!?!?!

[@rodk886]

He who stops questioning ones self finds a fool.. Great job and keep enjoying the greatest class of all” life”

[@arthurmontana8791]

Beautiful post; uplifting and profound. Is the quip about the fool your own, or that of another?

[@rodk886]

Thank you 🙏 Just something i have learned along lifes journey- one must keep pushing oneself and learning to strive for a fulfilled life’

[@tonysimmons217]

Raw and honest! Love it.

[@timhill3652]

Practice makes perfect. The next time it is windy Practice out in the open holding your boat still using GPS. You guys are doing great 👍.

[@zachdavis4597]

It's just a flesh wound! Kon-Tiki is a good old girl, they have scratches and scars sometimes. We are all rooting for you, I'm pulling for you all the way from the UK! Keep up the good work and dont sweat the small stuff! At least it makes for good content.

[@go-dog-go]

Glad your back brother....

[@ts440s]

Make your own decisions big boy, quit throwing your buddy under the bus.

[@abresmit]

I totally agree. Good comment. If it was not for his buddy he would not have new engines or a trip etc. Marty, man up!

[@MorbidOrangeCat]

@@abresmit Marty could of achieved all that on his own without Mike. He wasn't bashing him, he was explaining the situation from start to finish & the feeling/thoughts he was going through during it. Big difference guys... Maybe rewatch the video without a few beers in your systems.

[@ts440s]

@@MorbidOrangeCat Ahhhh dosent sound that way, not sure what video you were watching.

[@MorbidOrangeCat]

@@ts440s Maybe get some hearing aids then.

[@jebsdaddy141]

Marty, when you are out doing things in the world, good things will happen as well as the occasional mess up. Case in point, I had my new pickup for about a month. I was hooking up my 18' fish and ski boat to the shiny new truck and had the bright idea of not moving the truck, but instead, pick up the tongue of the trailer and move the trailer/boat to the truck. Trouble was, the yard was more of an incline than I thought and now my trailer tongue is heading right for the tailgate. Try as I might, I couldn't hold it back and rammed the tongue right into the middle of the tailgate making a fist size indention. Grrrrrrr. My immediate response was to go back to bed and get under the covers but the next day, I made arrangements at the body shop to have it fixed. Oh well.

[@christopherwoycke1959]

You learned and grew from this experience. At the start of this video I had words to say to you. As I watched, you said them to yourself. Besides "Captain" there is another word for the person in charge of a vessel, that word is "Master". Take advice, listen to others, but in the end, you are the Master of the vessel. Listen to your inner voice. You'll be fine.

[@teslascoop2177]

That's how we learn!

[@stringofpearlschartercompa5306]

Marty... you are a good captain and you care. That is more than I can say for a lot of captains out there. That is not a bad ding... I have crunched up my boat as well several times. That was terrible weather and it is not too bad of a call to go into a marina in winds like that. Don't be too hard on yourself. You are absolutely cut out for this Journey. You will make a great video of the fiberglass repair and even if the paint does not match perfectly you will always have the story to tell and the knowledge gained. Keep on the path and Please Please stop by Saint Simons Island and Morningstar Golden Isles Marina on your way north so I can buy you a few beers!!! I will catch the lines for you and make sure you have a crunch-free stay!!! Great fishing here...

[@danielruprecht8932]

We've seen you work with fiberglass. You'll never notice that ding when you're done with it 😎

[@arthurmontana8791]

Marty is unbelievable; not only with fiberglass, but with just about anything he puts his mind to.

[@GeorgeBonez]

Dude I know that racked your nerves and I’m so glad it all worked out but Bro you threw that dock line like a Boss! Your caution is your friend. Never forget that! I have NEVER said “whoa I almost died because I was being to cautious” but I have said a hundred times “I should not have listened to him and should have followed my own instincts “. That does mean my friend is dumb or a bad person. It just means I am smarter than I give myself credit for. YOU are the Captain as you said. Trust yourself because only you know what’s truly at stake!

[@RoofAndAMeal4UsAll]

white gorilla tape. Z's vids impact as 'stream of consciousness live'; they can be linear, they are raw like the oceans, but that frankness can over-emphasize points. I think that you're right on brother Z, as is Mike as well. Mike is experienced & so wise, he is floating bedrock. In adventure, things are often half-ablaze as a norm - it is wholly appropriate. In that complicated thing, one strives to make the best choices & even they can sting. Thanks for showing us that truth, that they can and do. Caught in that weird-assed time, you saved everyone. It didn't turn worse. That is always, in these inevitable gravest extremes, what captains must strive to do. It is why some captains are regarded as heroes. white gorilla tape. There's a super-underwater variety as well but white gorilla tape is awesome. I use it to mitigate wear on the rub areas of the pedal boat that I converted to electric :)

[@supertom8552]

That was a stressful day, no doubt. I saw the pissed 😠 look in your eyes 👀 , I thought you did great considering the windy , wavy , conditions, everyone has bad days and feels like a amateur. Don’t sweat it you learned something, and I’m still a fan ! 🤙🏼

[@ussweeneyd]

I felt it in your voice, it took me straight back to my experience when I’d ventured out early in the morning without heeding the forecast and, on my return, found myself in the marina with a gigantic squall hitting me. My 32’ Carver Mariner had full canvas up which didn’t help. I got myself into the marina dock between other boats but could not keep control of direction. It was raining hard, blowing like crazy and people on the dock were trying to help by shouting instructions,,,,,,,, no matter what i did the boat and wind were in control. It’s the moment you start to wonder if this is what you really want to be doing. Eventually I managed to get the boat pointing at my slip and, with a following cross wind I had to gun both engines to get my nose in far enough for the slip sides to catch me, then, hard reverse to stop before going through the slip end. It’s a sobering experience but only going through it can you learn. No amount of “experts” on the dock can really help until they have your lines in their hands. I think you did well Marty.

[@ReelFloridaFishingChannel]

Don't stress it Marty, could have been worse! A Journey will always have its highs and lows. Just stay positive and keep on boatin!

[@frowertrampton7148]

Sounds as you learned the greatest lesson in life.

[@russiannorth2440]

Handsomely. I like it. I posted a video of crossing the river in the north of Russia. Happy viewing))

[@kurttaylor5023]

Not so bad Marty, these things happen and you did great.

[@popsboatsnhotrods]

You're a smart man and we all thank you for taking us along on your adventures. Mike is obviously a true friend and you both learned from this experience. Good luck on your journey and don't sweat the small stuff.