Our10 Biggest Mistakes - Boating Can be Dangerous! E213

[@jameslandi4688]

"Boating: Hours of pure pleasure punctuated by moments of sheer panic." Appreciate you two being both honest , forgiving, and loving... an excellent video.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@piddlin133]

Most accurate description I've read yet.

[@thomasw5430]

Another way of putting it: The 10 biggest lessons we have learned! Sorry to hear about your brother

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks. I was hesitant to talk about my brother, and never have before, as I did not want to use his memory to advance my channel. However, his story fit into this video and I felt it might help people.

[@gypsybelle637]

Thank you both for sharing your experience. I'm just one year into learning how to boat. Man, it's allot. I love it though!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️

[@tryingnottosink9107]

It is a lot of work but even more fun!

[@FlyingDoctor60]

I kept saying to myself, "Yup, been there, done that," as I watched this video, including, sadly, seeing the brother of a friend die in a tragic boating accident when we were teenagers 50 years ago. As to fuel management, I can beat your Carver story: I ran BOTH engines out of fuel on our Hatteras 45 AT THE SAME TIME on our first trip down the Cape Fear River last year. The fuel system is a little complex and the gauges are in the galley (don't ask, I don't know why) but nonetheless, I was just thinking to myself that I should go down and check them when...nothing. At least I remembered to call the right tow company (yay BoatUS, best $169 membership I ever bought!). Love your openness and willingness to share the bad with the good. Thanks!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Lyn will never let me live that one down!

[@jean-paulgauthier9300]

I can share an experience I had last year , I own a 23 ft Pontoon and always have a lifejacket on , I have the self inflatable as well the standard . Last early June we went out for a cruise on our Lake Simcoe which can have 4 to 6ft waves . This time we left our home port, as we left the channel entering the lake we saw a Sea doo with 3 large adults with one standing on the very back holding on . None wearing lifejackets . As they left the channel and turned they flipped the Sea doo and entered the lake which was mid 40s degrees . We came to their rescue throwing them lifelines and PDFs 2 adults could not swim. We managed to return them to shore , They also did not have the tether on and the Sea Doo kept going . We managed to get the Sea doo as well . Lesson Learned always have PDFs or lifejackts and know how to use your safety equipment as you might need to save a life.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

It is crazy to be on a Seadoo without a life jacket. Amazing.

[@ronrobichaud8648]

Love that you guys secured the liquor cabinet above all else! 😂

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We have our priorities!😄

[@ronrobichaud8648]

@@tryingnottosink9107 that's why people love you guys! Sail on! 👍🙂

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

My thoughts as well !😁🛫

[@billbeck1623]

My wife and I really enjoy you guys adventures, love your honesty , can't wait to get on the water as soon as we retire ( 2 years 9 months ...and counting)

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We are glad you joined us on the adventure. Hope to see you on the water some day.

[@ronschwolsky1626]

Ed, first of all, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the loss of your brother. Secondly, thank you for sharing your experiences... especially those that may be somewhat embarrassing. Yes, being on the ocean/water is the best, but we must be alert and prepared for the unexpected at all times. Wishing you and Lynn many more wonderful adventures on your beautiful Hatteras. Roger-out.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks. We felt sharing our mistakes might help others to avoid the same problems. I was hesitant to talk about my brother, and never have before, as I did not want to use his memory to advance my channel. However, his story fit into this video and I felt it might help people.

[@ronschwolsky1626]

@@tryingnottosink9107 Hugs.

[@deniermurch8693]

I love how honest and open you both are, thanks.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thank you!

[@9iliketo]

Thank for the heads up. Safe boating

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Cheers!

[@cyrillawless]

One thing you should always do as well as having life jackets in your tender is always have a paddle in case of engine failure. I had a serious fright once because we were going to another boat about 100 yards away in an isolated anchorage. We jumped in the tender, threw off the lines and went to start the motor. No one home, I know we should have started it before throwing off the lines. Anyway we couldn’t quite reach our boat by the time we realised we couldn’t start the engine. We were being blown by the gentle breeze out to sea. Luckily one of the crew on the other boat came outside to see what was taking us so long. If he hadn’t done that we would have been blown out to sea and that would have been that.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Yes, I should have mentioned that. Lyn and I always take oars with us.

[@BakedTatoes]

You guys give me the Swingers vibes. That's cool

[@bigtime37ja]

Honest assessment of actions and incidents is how we sll learn from each other. Embarrassing as it may have been, that is shirt lived, tragedy is forever. Thank you

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thank you.

[@Lighthouse6b]

Twice now I have hag the same problem. I always check the thrusters and the shifter before leaving the slip. I pulled out of the slip and left the marina and advanced the throttle- NOTHING HAPPENED! I turned to the right towards my destination and found the boat was going backwards in an incoming tide. I quickly dropped the anchor and called SeaTow. He towed me to my boatyard appointment. Luckily, I had the gold card that saved me $2,000. I have a single 320 hp Cummins. Once docked I had the scheduled work done and had a Cummins tech come to diagnose the problem. About $2,500 later all was fixed; I thought! I pulled away from the dock to start home and again had no throttle. Using thrusters and favorable current, I wad able to return to the dock. The same technician came back to scratch his head some more. He couldn’t get it to work. A couple days later, I came back to the boat thinking he had finished his repair and the throttle worked fine. I called the tech and told him everything was working and he said he couldn’t fix it. Since then I’ve been checking the throttle every few days and it’s worked every time. I was planning on a trip to the Bahamas in May but am conserved about getting out of SeaTows range.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks for sharing! I hate intermittent problems!

[@cyrillawless]

I was a commercial fisherman for 45 years and I have made all the mistakes/problems you talk about at least once, and quite a few more. Luckily I have never had a death or life changing injury.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

I am sure I'll be able to put together another list in a few years 11-20! 😁

[@captainsojourn]

Love these stories. Would be fun for you to interview others about their "biggest mistakes" as you meet them on your travels. Hearing stories of others with you doing interviewing would be fun.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

That is a good idea!

[@eandmstern]

I appreciate you guys for being real! We’re parked next to you right now. Just for a night though, otherwise would have enjoyed meeting you! The skeleton was watching us dock in 20mph wind today!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

His name is Jack, and he keeps a watch on our boat while we are gone!

[@FREEDOM195844]

When I first started boating I went from a 31 Tirara to a 55 Ocean Sport Fish and I went to the Bahamas and anchored inside Double Breasted Cay in the Abacos. The anchorage was narrow and not appropriate for the 55 Ocean. I put out two anchors and all was well till we left after a few days. When we left the tide was coming in and the current was incredible and as I was rounding a turn the starboard side of the boat got pushed onto the sand. We got off the boat and the sand sank up to our waist. It was that soft and it is what ultimately saved us from damage. A sailor came over and helped us put an anchor off the stern and eventually the boat floated off and we made it out. Incredibly there was zero damage to the boat!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Cool story. I am glad it all worked out well.

[@scotthall3816]

Love you both Awesome advice 😃👍

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks so much!

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

When I sailed my 45 foot Irwin Ketch I had co2 inflatable life vest anytime I on the deck! I am sorry to hear about your brother. We appreciate you two sharing your educations with us. 😁🛫

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks. I was hesitant to talk about my brother, and never have before, as I did not want to use his memory to advance my channel. However, his story fit into this video and I felt it might help people.

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

@@tryingnottosink9107 I think under the circumstances and considering how long ago it was I would consider it to be acceptable to mention it. perhaps it might make one person think about a a PFD when a lone.

[@brianunderwood3109]

Good stuff, now I don’t feel so bad about some of my mistakes, lol. Take care guys. Thank you for sharing

[@tryingnottosink9107]

😄 Glad you liked the video.

[@alg54]

I've been following you guys for a few years now. This was like a trip down memory lane. Thank you and keep 'em coming! *And now that I've finished this video, sorry for the loss of your brother.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks. I was hesitant to talk about my brother, and never have before, as I did not want to use his memory to advance my channel. However, his story fit into this video and I felt it might help people.

[@edwardhartman8575]

Sorry for your loss, glad you use smart boating practice, few do. Ed

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thank you.

[@ScottBryant-wi7gb]

Thanks for another fine video.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

You are welcome!

[@yachtnut5201]

I like the tip about checking the all dock lines before leaving the slip. I might add check to make sure your shore power is disconnected also as I did not. I had all the dock lines free except the shore power cord. The cord ripped the plug right out of the back of the boat as I was backing out! lol

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Great tip! I can see that happening!

[@BellsRidesAboardSeaBoss]

I remember just about all of the videos you shared with these hard lessons. Thank you for sharing again and taking us down memory lane.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Cool! Glad you liked the video.

[@koshstephtcb]

Thank you for your honesty and for sharing these.

[@doncritzer2798]

We ran into squalls off Jersey coast twice like you everything came flying off shelves and tables...8 foot seas 35 knot winds....

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We hit one two years ago that took us from 5 knot winds to 60 knot winds in a minute!

[@doncritzer2798]

I've been sitting here in Savannah got the props straightened and balanced, and new cutlass bearings, I guess I hit bottom somewhere...Hinckley marine boat yard did a great job

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We replaced all our cutlass bearings as well.

[@MrJerobona]

WoW! this was a great video! So much truth on safety, errors, mistakes.. I had a 65 footer years ago, in Fort Lauderdale, and thanks God none of those issues happened to me, except loosing an engine due to algies clog (had to fully rebuilt it), It does absolutely not make me a better Captain! Most of times, we do something wrong due to other involuntary circumstances, so many elements of the moment play a different role... You are a great Captain, with an amazing skipper!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We are glad you liked the video. It was not an easy one to make.

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

It is funny you mentioned not walking around the boat to verify all the lines had in fact been removed. I had a conversation today with another pilot that had left a tow-bar attached to the nose wheel of a small airplane. I told him I adopted the policy of walking around the airplane prior to closing the cabin door after I forgot to Stowe a tail stand on a Lear Jet back in 1984😁🛫

[@tryingnottosink9107]

It is a good habit, that I learned the hard way.

[@stevejohnson9283]

I love your humility. Please get your anchor alarm sorted. As you admitted, the first time your gears jammed was a warning that something needed further attention. My last unsolicited comment is that I have a preference to set the depth indication to total depth. It's the REAL depth. Any other settings is just plain wrong in my opinion.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We have since switched to using our AIS as the main anchor alarm. The first time the gears stuck, I wrote it off as having sat for 8 months, so I oiled the shifter up and I thought it was good. The second time I oiled and greased everything.

[@ThePyrateCaptain]

It brings new meaning to the words, “secure for sea”!

[@kathyline11]

My condolences for your brother, you are so right boating can be fun, but things and conditions can change very quickly, be safe out there!!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks. Hello, I was hesitant to mention my brother's accident on the channel. I did not want to use his tragedy to somehow advance our videos. However, in this case, I thought it fit into the subject and might encourage other people to be safe.

[@jetlag4754]

Great video! I try to make any mistake a learning experience. So sorry about your brother.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks. We do as well.

[@franka3468]

My son and I took our 56' Hatteras from the west coast of Florida to the Keys and up the east coast to New England. We "touched" bottom 4 times - 2 at inlets where the sand had shoald and 2 because I was on the far side of the channel. Fortunately, we were going slow and the keel on the Hatteras is a few inches below the prop's and it was sand and we could back off. However, the most costly mistake was not getting a complete and firm quote from a shipyard for maintenance. The Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Ct. have taken overbilling to an art form. I encourage all your viewers to avoid them or get an extremely detailed quote in advance. The "miscellaneous" charges they add, the surplus rate they put on top of outside service people hourly rates, and the hours they charged that weren't actually worked, more than doubled and already high bill. Example- there were 2 air conditioning people, a mechanic and his helper, who worked for 6 hours on the boat and fixed the unit. The yard charged for 21 hours of labor at $263 per hour!! When I asked how 12 manhours turned into 21 the yard said they had commuting time added in.

[@ironhorse3497]

Wow. I think I'd have called bullshit on that one..

[@franka3468]

I protested with them for half an hour about it. Bridgeport staff wouldn't budge. To add insult to injury, they even said I was lucky to get an AC repair in the summer! My only recourse was to sue them. @@ironhorse3497

[@tryingnottosink9107]

It makes no sense for boat yards and contractors to act this way. Word travels fast in this community.

[@franka3468]

I hope so and I believe sharing the good and the bad, like you do, benefits everyone.@@tryingnottosink9107

[@bobgutgsell1009]

Very nice, I love how real you both are, how open you are and how very fun you are. Yes the five blast was me, and thanks. Never ever forget five blast, everyone will help you! Hugs and looking forward...

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks so much!!

[@piddlin133]

We've just started boating in my 1988 24ft Bayliner Trophy. It hase opened up an exciting new frontier for us as I have previously been just a Jon Boat cpt. As I pour through the channel for entertainment and education, I have to admit that I have quite a few similar experiences that chalk up to a learning curve. Keep up the documenary and i hope to cross your wake as I improve upon our capabilities.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks for joining us on the adventure! See you on the water!

[@pharoah786]

great stories about life you two! Thank you for sharing.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffgolden253]

That's a sad story about your bother, John. I'm sorry to hear it, but its a lesson for all. I used to know someone who commuted to work on a jet-ski across the Delaware River from Palmyra to his business in Port Richmond. He wore a suit and tie ... carried dry shoes and socks in his duffel bag ... no life jacket (that I knew of). That sounded like a fun thing to do, but I was always worried ... what would happen if he hit something, or lost control?

[@ironhorse3497]

That's bad ass. Suit and tie commuting on a jet ski? Just bad ass.. ;)

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks. I was hesitant to talk about my brother, and never have before, as I did not want to use his memory to advance my channel. However, his story fit into this video and I felt it might help people.

[@bigt4636]

Thank you for your honesty! I’ve boated my whole life and I’ve made plenty of mistakes, we are currently looking for a yacht and this type of information is the best preventative.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ericmitchell5350]

Bravo! Great debriefing and lessons learned!!! Sorry about when I️ wondered up to the bow underway without telling the Capt! Never again! RIP John 😢

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Next time you walk the plank! 😎

[@SC-mp5mh]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. I almost lost my brother in a similar way. My two cousin's and my brother were out running around the harbour in an open 16 ft. Wooden dory. They had a bit of water in the boat so they pulled the plug at the back to let it drain. They stopped for a bit forgetting to put the plug back in and the boat took on water. They decided to speed up again to let the water drain. The guy driving turned the boat and the water shifted throwing all three over. No life jackets, hip waders and the boat circling around them. They managed to get the boots off and swim until someone from shore saw them and picked them up. The boat ran up on the rocks and was destroyed. Thankfully no one was hurt and a lesson learned. Stay safe, love the videos.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks for sharing. Sometimes it is the simplest mistake that leads to a terrible situation.

[@CBSuper]

Great lessons, thanks for sharing these!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

You are welcome!

[@empresswillis1971]

I seen everything that happened you guys talked about. I really enjoy your content. I just got me a beginner boat. I will be putting some up my self

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Have fun!

[@stephengarcille4844]

Thanks for sharing. Love your videos. Sorry to hear about your brother. I lost one of my best friends on a boat in a very similar way.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks. I was hesitant to talk about my brother, and never have before, as I did not want to use his memory to advance my channel. However, his story fit into this video and I felt it might help people.

[@stephengarcille4844]

@@tryingnottosink9107 my friend died wakeboarding with a neutral bouyancy vest and when he hit the water he swallowed enough to sink. The way I see us telling these stories it will hopefully make 1 person make a different choice and save them. You guys rock and I hope to meet you some day. I also need some tax talk if you do that type of consulting I would like a quick talk. Keep living the life and enjoy every day!

[@CruisingSonchaser]

Stopped by Titusville a few weeks ago on our way to the Keys from Daytona and saw your beautiful boat all buttoned up! That’s a great spot. We walked over and ate and watched the sunset at the restaurant under the bridge. The morning before I did a freaking blunder myself! I had my boat detailed in Daytona and the guy’s shined everything in the flying bridge. What I didn’t realize is that they had moved my transmission controls into reverse! So when I started, I lunged backwards (still tied up but still it jerked and I was VERY surprised.) There’s a moment when your brain just goes into a “WTF” mode until you realize what is happening! All was fine in 5 seconds but yea, I get it!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Titusville is a great starting place for our adventures. Sorry we missed you there.

[@bbroomlea]

Everyone who owns a boat makes mistakes which we learn by. Definitely took a couple of extra ones away from this video too. Thanks for sharing

[@jeffsavage9439]

Greetings Ed and Lyn. I have been watching your channel almost non stop since discovering it. We have been watching other channels, they say how great these places are, but don't mention costs of running their vessels along with the cost of their destination. We were studying to do the loop and over to the Bahamas. Ed, your instructions on operating your yacht is also very helpful. God bless to you both and safe journeys.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Awesome! Thank you! Hope to see you on the water some day!

[@woodyactc]

Really valuable information. Still in the dream stage, but I love watching and learning from you guys! And I'm very sorry about your brother. I know hard it was to talk about it.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks. I was hesitant to talk about my brother, and never have before, as I did not want to use his memory to advance my channel. However, his story fit into this video and I felt it might help people.

[@doncritzer2798]

I got two coast guard approved life vests that inflate when you hit the water with co2 cartridge, I attached a light and a whistle to them too, we wear them all the time, hardly tell its on, it's a requirement on canals too

[@karlstreed3698]

Inflatables are comfortable enough so there is no reason not to wear one anytime you are moving on the water.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We should pick up a couple of those as well.

[@doncritzer2798]

@@tryingnottosink9107 make sure it's uscg approved, then there are 3 types, coastal, offshore etc, the uscg ratings are for how long they can hold air and keep you afloat so don't buy cheep ones, a heck of a lot of them aren't coast guard approved and get the auto inflate with Co2 cartridge for if you go unconscious and fall overboard

[@zooba1974]

Wow guys, those are great stories! Thank you so much!!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Glad you like them!

[@jackmann8064]

Thank you for your honesty and helping the rest of us to hopefully avoid them.

[@ThePyrateCaptain]

Now you understand the use of sound signals when passing another vessel, especially commercial ones.

[@bikersoncall]

'Dumb' River incident; Running my boat years ago on the river, low on fuel. (21' 454 jet ) In a steep banking turn the engine dies, fuel starved, on a heading toward rocky shore, and sandbar at the same time. Different issues occur simultaneously, I got out of the boat to try to keep it from grounding, as it's going in 3 different directions due to current, shore, rocks etc. Lucky for me the boat didn't just roll right over me. I learned from that incident to never be on the river with less than 1/2 tank of fuel.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks for sharing. We have all been there.

[@pastorraudel1261]

Incredible vulnerable and helpful video. Thanks so much!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mwalt5144]

Sorry for your loss. Greatly appreciate your honesty. Started as a kid with a small 14' wood boat, to a SeaRay Sport, to a 23 tai-toon, and a jump to a 40' LOA Cruisers Yacht. Believe me, I have already done some dumb things...self inflicted mostly! We keep learning...and listening to learn from others.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks. And thanks for watching.

[@TerryKeever]

Thanks for sharing your mistakes. Hope this saves others from destroying their boats or getting stuch aground. So sorry about your brother, hope everyone pays close attention to that one. Especially underway, safety is most important.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

You welcome!

[@Chas1160]

Fellow boater here from California. I’ve had some embarrassing things as well. One thing that I did when I first got into boating was to take a USCG boating course. It nearly scared me to a point where I almost sold my boat. This course covered boat fires,rescue, etc. etc. After this course, I hired a Captain to teach me the basics of this particular boat, the internet is a wonderful resource of information as well. I started as a teen in a Montgomery Wards mail order Sea King 12’ aluminum roll boat with a Sea King motor (9.5 HP). Presently, I have a Bayliner 2858 flybridge with single out drive, 454 Merc Cruiser engine, 300 HP. Man, that was an experience learning that boat. She is fast and a wonderful layout. No serious problems but you must maintain that outdrive. I’m just a weekend boater. Before I leave the dock,I always do a safety check, check the transmission, check the oil, check the gauges, temperature, depth gauges, etc. In California, the USCG offers a free visual inspection of your boat. Also, I have a towing service through Boat US which has been worth the annual fee. I’ve had to get towed in three times, fan belt broke, oil sensors malfunctioned, and fuel pump replacement. Things just happen. It’s embarrassing especially when you invite friends out on the water. Boating is so much fun but the fresh air and being with nature relaxes me. Presently, I have my eyes on Bayliners flag ship, model 4788. At the moment, it’s my dream boat. Lots of used ones on the market with upgrades already in place. This particular model has a wonderful floor plan. However, we will see how the finances turn out. If I don’t pay cash, it will have to wait. The current toy is paid for.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks for sharing. And good luck with your search for a 4788. They are nice boats.

[@timinfla2]

I'm thankful for you guys sharing your experiences. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

You are welcome!

[@ozziecalienes116]

I’m so so sorry for the loss of your brother.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks. I was hesitant to talk about my brother, and never have before, as I did not want to use his memory to advance my channel. However, his story fit into this video and I felt it might help people.

[@thehuntermedic3248]

Thanks for sharing this video with us! So sorry your brother died. By you sharing the story, it can be used to save Iives, in his name!! God Bless ❤

[@tryingnottosink9107]

I hope you are right. I was hesitant to talk about my brother, and never have before, as I did not want to use his memory to advance my channel. However, his story fit into this video and I felt it might help people to be more careful.

[@ckeilah]

BOAT is not a word, it's an acronym: Break Out Another Thousand! :-o

[@hillaryc.3727]

I find it’s more like BOAT…T (make that TEN thousand)! 😂😭

[@gypsybelle637]

Oh, GOD BLESS YOU! So sorry about the loss of your brother. 😢🙏🏼Thank you for the warning. It may just save a life in my family, our boat, or someone we know.🙏🏼❤️

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks. We are hoping it is helpful to someone.

[@billkramer2994]

Enjoy yr videos. I wld end w a summary of these 10 mistakes. Good reinforcement. Also do a segment on various boat insurances available and what to look for as well as choosing a boatyard fr repairs, selecting a marina in areas yr new to.

[@dewanehill1435]

This is a great video. Thank you for sharing your experiences!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@karlmacburnie1573]

On the farm, my grandfather said it runs cheaper on the top half of the tank than on empty.

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

I grew up in Chesapeake, Va and spent many hours on the Pungo cannal. 😀🛫

[@emmadsmith]

Great video and very useful! Love you guys! 💕

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks so much!

[@stephenscott963]

Great video for everyone, way too many ego and pridefully driven captains unfortunately! Thank you for being humble and honest, you guys are great teachers! Keep up the great videos!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@robhowen]

Thank you for sharing and my condolences to you and your families regarding the loss of your brother. Stay safe.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks. I was hesitant to talk about my brother, and never have before, as I did not want to use his memory to advance my channel. However, his story fit into this video and I felt it might help people.

[@richardneely595]

Thanks for sharing :) Wish you both safe fun boating .

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Our pleasure!

[@heimslach]

Great info, and interesting chat - it would be great to hear more of the lady's perspective

[@musictheoryexcel7578]

Ed, So Sorry to learn about your brother's passing.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thank you.

[@Dannny_Mac]

Thanks for sharing. Cheers❤️

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@claytondjuran8459]

Great Video. We all can identify with one or another! I have switched up my Anchoring procedure now -. My wife or my teen son goes to the flybridge helm and I am at the bow to direct them as to which engine to put into fwd/Rev and for how long since I know how the boat will react. This way my physical strength is at the bow in case of an anchoring issue. Does Lyn know how to dock? I've been training my eldest son and my wife just in case of an emergency.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks for sharing!

[@scotthall3816]

Thank you for sharing 🙏😊 all of the good content

[@tryingnottosink9107]

My pleasure 😊

[@Prototheria]

Re: #1... We certainly weren't laughing at your misfortune, but my wife and I were joking that because it's a Hatteras, it would have cut a channel through the island if you let it beat against the rocks long enough. *edit- My condolences for your loss.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

That is the joke I use when talking about the accident! 😁

[@rikspector]

Ed and Lyn, Sometimes I wonder how I've survived being a driver, not comparing it to you, but there is a learning curve and driving can and is often deadly. Your Brother's death was a tragedy, no matter the circumstances, but you both have become skilled "pilots" of your vessels with a little bit o' luck. Airplane pilots whether private or public have to meet stringent standards, obviously, since they can't pull over into a station or pullover if the engine(S) fail. You went a step further and got your Captain's license which is way beyond casual boating. I grew up down the Jersey shore and have seen many idiot boaters of all degrees and many idiot drivers. IF we, as non commercial drivers or weekend boaters, had to meet standards like pilots or yours, I suspect the roadways and waterways would be a lot safer or empty!, it 's not going to happen:) I've enjoyed your videos ,even the mistake one, well maybe enjoyed is the wrong word, let's hope your adventures continue to be fun and accident free. Cheers, Frederick "Rik" Spector

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks Rik, I agree with you. On our travels we often see boaters making the most basic of mistakes and I wonder, why haven't they at least learned the basic rules of the road. At least we had "drivers ed" back in high school.

[@rikspector]

@@tryingnottosink9107 many schools eliminated driver’s ed, but it is coming back because It is very expensive for many to take private license practice. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Rik

[@jimmerriman6920]

You two are funny! I think you're land people! Always hitting land, under water land that is. You know, all things considered, you really have been pretty lucky with those incidents. Other people might have had worse outcomes in similar situations. Maybe that's the benefit of having a Hatteras. They can take a beating, and keep on grounding... no that's not it... "They can take a beating, and keep on floating..." Yeah, that's it! Better yet, "Take a grounding, and keep on floating!" I'm very sorry about your brother. I've heard of incidents such as this happening. It's tragic when it happens! Speaking of safety, most sail boats have lines tethered to harnesses. Maybe that's something to consider putting on your boat too; it might come in handy when Lyn is out on the bow by herself. Be safe! Again, condolences to you and your family.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Yes, we have been very lucky, all things considered. Having a Hatteras certainly helps!

[@FREEDOM195844]

No north wind in the Gulfstream. Even a light wind. I've done it and turned around! My wife, dog and myself almost collided with a shrimp boat. I was doing an engine room check and I didn't insist my wife be at the helm. Anyways she did get up and a shrimp boat was coming directly for our starboard bow. I ran up to the helm and hit the job switch on the auto pilot and we missed the boat by a few hundred feet. And on the shrimp boat there was no one at the helm either! Valuable lesson learned that a lookout will always be present at all times. Luckily my wife looked before it was too late! And this huge mistake comes after decades of boating and tens of thousands of miles under my belt.

[@glennbalent5153]

Sorry for your loss😢

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thank you.

[@AG-no1dq]

My condolences for your brother.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks. I was hesitant to talk about my brother, and never have before, as I did not want to use his memory to advance my channel. However, his story fit into this video and I felt it might help people.

[@BrianRollins]

Good video. Very sorry to hear about your brother. Hopefully others will learn from the tragedy

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks. We hope so as well.

[@ThePyrateCaptain]

In the Navy, we never let tanks go below half.

[@Captain-TBone]

Great video! Thanks for sharing

[@billdomb]

HOW do you use an AIS as an anchor alarm?

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Our Vesper AIS has it built in. I show it in some of the videos this year.

[@billdomb]

Thankee

[@teachingrounds]

Thanks for sharing all that

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks for watching

[@MikeLankford-g8g]

My biggest mistake was getting an overnight transient slip in Titusville and missing you guys. Your liquor cabinet was locked by the way! lol

[@tryingnottosink9107]

It's booby-trapped too! 😁

[@MikeLankford-g8g]

@@tryingnottosink9107😂

[@OnTheFlipSide]

Your Carver was a gas, and now you have diesel, did you ever post the cost to run the gas boat? What do you feel is the better option? Are there pros and cons to either?

[@tryingnottosink9107]

In the Carver., we got 1.5 miles per gallon at 9 knots and 0.75 miles per gallon at 20 knots.

[@MarketingStrategies28]

#1 sounds like not enough chain out and it lifted in a high or spring tide?

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We had 7-1 rode. It wasn't that.

[@sandrakovac8375]

Question completely off context if your video, but you are the first of which I see traveling with a bird. I have a 5 year old conure who is used to boating with us all summer here in Canada, and he has seen some rougher waters in Georgian Bay. My question is, how is it traveling across borders with a bird? We often see dogs and cats, but a bird, never. So what is the protocol? So we have to have a vet examination at every port? How does it work? My conure, because of a birth handicap, has his wings clipped to help prevent injury. Other than that he has leaned to cope extremely well with all situations he has faced with us while boating.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

I am not sure about entering the United States from Canada, since we have never done that. Once in the States there is no check-in between states or ports. You are supposed to get vet exams and jump through a lot of hoops to bring a bird to the Bahamas, however, they never check nor do they ask, so we bring our bird every year. They never ask about our bird when re-entering the States from the Bahamas either. Our bird never leaves the boat, so as far as we are concerned, the boat never enters another country. Hope that helps.

[@lepowell9095]

Thanks for sharing

[@tryingnottosink9107]

You're welcome!

[@kenhotaling7050]

I recall you mentioning your brother very early in the channel. Pretty sure you bought the Carver because you learned "you're not promised tomorrow" and why wait until retirement to begin having fun and making memories.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

I guess you are right. I forgot that I mentioned it in a video a few years back.

[@FREEDOM195844]

When aground put the boat in neutral and do nothing but evaluate the situation. I've used an anchor to slowly get free. Powering off can make the situation far worse with possible serious damage to the vessel.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Now you tell me! 😁

[@thelivingbranch]

capt flint found you a day late - missouri on deck with drinks no press gang needed - cheers mates argghhh

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Cheers!

[@briancummings9122]

Half a take is an empty tank lol, Have no fear you are not alone I have been boating and had 3 boats and I made all those mistakes and then some,, CRAP HAPPENS: BOAT (BUST OUT ANOTHER THOUSAND)

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Every boater I meet says the same thing. The only ones who disagree are those who rarely leave dock.

[@rondo1775]

I sure hope you're not planning on buying an airplane. 😂❤

[@larrydicenzo3826]

If you haven't made any mistakes with your boat, you haven't been boating enough.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Exactly!

[@billdomb]

So, if you decided you really needed to secure your crockery, let's say, what would you actually DO?

[@ironhorse3497]

put it on the floor.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Yes, we usually put more things on the floor and tip over the chairs in advance. We put locks on the liquor cabinets. I will probably ad one to the stemware cabinet.

[@billdomb]

We toss some towels over the more vulnerable pieces in the cabinets.