The Sheriff got involved. Sorta...

[@MikeyDee25]

You are one of the few tow vessel operators that I've seen use a 'tow bridle' - great job!

[@CaptKenO]

I use it when needed. The best part is I can throw it to them and tell them to just put the loops over the cleats. No knot tying involved. On the smaller boats, I prefer to tie off to the tow eye if I can so their cleats stay free for dock lines. If I can't reach it, I'll give them the end and have them pass it through the eye and back to me so I can tie the bowline

[@redskiclayton]

"Sorta"? That wake trick was the best thing I learned in 61 years! Great job to both of you!

[@CaptKenO]

Lol 😂 Thanks for the support Clayton!

[@bigal1863]

Yea that one goes in the keeper file for sure!

[@CaptKenO]

@@bigal1863 I'll post one sometime of a local fishing boat I had give me a wake in the same spot. That was the only one I've ever had that while that wake was coming towards me I thought that maybe this wasn't the best idea 🤣

[@bigal1863]

@@CaptKenO LOL I HATE when that happens!

[@silverstarflite135]

Ha! East Greenwich RI. My homeport. Love your video's Kevin!

[@robbiedaffin7673]

Love the content! Would love to see a video of your boat

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks Robbie! What would you like to see that video cover?

[@bobbydee1187]

Very cool

[@jdev232]

You go to port Charlotte and no further south? I live in bokeelia, when I got membership, port Charlotte was my "home" territory

[@CaptKenO]

Three Sisters is kind of the southern border for our Englewood boat and our Venice boat covers up to the south Siesta Key Bridge. There's another towboat us location in charlotte harbor, so that's their territory

[@jdev232]

@@CaptKenO a husband and wife team owns port Charlotte. They were hiring not too long ago. When I finally get there permanently, it looks like an awesome job.

[@CaptKenO]

There are definitely worse jobs to have! Maybe I'll see you out there some day!

[@tomholland3236]

Just the way he handles lines you know he spent a lifetime on Central Park lake

[@CaptKenO]

What makes you say that?

[@islandwanderer1173]

You ever need a good reliable experienced diver, shoot me a message. I live right in Sarasota.

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks. I'll keep you in mind. Capt Scott is our resident diver, but if we need more than one I'll give you a call

[@islandwanderer1173]

@@CaptKenO Yessir! I am also interested in Deck time, as id like to get my six pack, Id be happy just to be aboard for the experience and hours! Thanks for the reply!!!

[@CaptKenO]

There is a towboat location up in Sarasota and cortez (owned by a different company) but they're a lot busier than I am, so if you're looking for deck time I'd try reaching out to them. I'm sure they'd be happy for some extra help

[@islandwanderer1173]

@@CaptKenO Thanks Buddy!! Appreciate that intel.. Ill hit them up, im not trying to get paid ya know, just need those hours for my 6 pac..

[@CaptKenO]

@@islandwanderer1173 I feel ya. Getting that properly documented sea time is the hardest part of the license for most people. I was lucky enough to have worked a few summers in Chicago as a deckhand on some bigger boats, so I was able to get enough sea time for my 100T.