WARNING: BOAT TAKING ON WATER FAST AT HAULOVER INLET ! Boat Zone

[@BoatZone]

Close call for this old Boston Whaler. In my opinion, the captain remained calm and handled the situation as best as he could under the circumstances. It’s unfortunate he didn’t have enough PFDs, though. What do you think of his response to the emergency?

[@markshutt1476]

It looked like there was a 3rd PFD on the deck of the BW, and guy was wearing 1 later. If not enough, I hope he was cited.

[@denialphasebitcoin5639]

They don't have much to do. So they get excited

[@7506nitro]

Fortunate no one was hurt...or worse. Hats off to the first responders. Those folks are awesome. As to the level of response, they know they have a sinking boat. I am sure there were many unknowns as they responded. If they were to limit the response and someone died because an asset was not on location then people would criticize that decision.

[@doughesson]

He needed to start bailing or tell one of his friends to do so.

[@highland-scott902]

Actually it's Not an "Old" Whaler...It's their NEW hull design..I actually beleave the Older design was Much Better! The problem is That boat is Rated for a 40HP Max and it's got a 70hp ! Motor is to heavy on the transom! Also no Bilge pump! Maybe that's why he Removed the Boston Whaler Decales....😅 0:21

[@dcalf1]

what ever it takes to save a life, good to see that many caring people

[@morschgaming]

100% agreed, as many as can help. Always worth it.

[@ronschwolsky1626]

BINGO!!

[@saintEmory]

It’s their sworn duty to protect the public.

[@rustyshackle917]

Overstaffed agencies all trying to justify their inflated budget.

[@janetpearson1455]

seven different units means somewhere else is not protected love what they do up some love those flashy lights....

[@scudrunneradv3269]

In 1979 off of Carysfort reef near key largo myself and 2 friends lost our motor early in the morning and got caught in a very bad winter storm. We managed to swim the boat as we were pushed out to sea to a channel marker 8 miles off shore. We spent 2 days and nights tied to the buoy. The boat was a 1970 13’ Boston whaler. The first night 7 people lost their lives from 3 different boats caught in the storm. Our boat had capsized and righted itself so many times the first 36 hours we thought the lines would break or the cleats would give way. We knew that without the boat we would never be spotted from the air. One of my buddies father was a pilot based at homestead Air Force base. He took a trainer/ SAR aircraft up and was actually the one who found us. The coast sent a helicopter out and picked us up and took us to the hospital on the Air Force base. We were treated for hypothermia and yes frostbite. The first might out the air temp was 29 deg f. Had the boat been anything other than a whaler. I wouldn’t be typing this.

[@batmantiss]

Quitting's for sissies. Good work!!

[@brians8607]

The various first responders probably took advantage of this incident as a training exercise. This type of training is good practice for interagency coordination and communication for when a more serious disaster takes place.

[@reverett0508]

Yes, exactly.

[@theoccidilian4896]

That actually makes sense.

[@matthewmaclauchlan1671]

Bingo.

[@TEC_Stuff]

Slow day at the dock.

[@nboddie1036]

I was going to write just that point. You can't practice enough for emergencies. Responding as they did here is sensible for many reasons. How does anyone know how this is going to turn out before they get there? Complaining is apparently the new national past-time sport...

[@boatsnhulls7795]

Idk why anyone would complain. It’s honestly impressive how fast so many agencies responded!

[@chrissmith1364]

Yes I agree. They would not complain if it was them

[@boatsnhulls7795]

@@Willheheckaslike right, good practice. If my boat was sinking, I definitely wouldn’t mind that kind of response.

[@bailey9r]

The number of responders directly correlates to how many times "With girls in thongs" was mentioned on the dispatch radio. ;

[@pandumail3508]

You have gotten to the heart of the matter brother

[@tilu3303]

While a clever quip, I've never heard that kind of information passed on by dispatchers and a responder with that mindset leaves everybody better off by just watching KZbin videos.

[@branjustoc6675]

There’s more vessels responding here then when the Concordia sunk lol

[@Chris-ew9mh]

Could it be that that the girls were wearing bikinis? 😏

[@primetimefishing2436]

The boat was swamped. It was not "sinking". Seeing how the gas tank floated away, most likeky the fuel line connection was not clipped in correctly and the motor ran out of gas.

[@colinprice712]

I was taught to tie the fuel tank to the boat…

[@username-mc7jw]

@@69lure I saw her hand on the tank early in the video. My thought was they ran out of fuel, or were running low on fuel, and she was trying to get what was left towards the pickup in the fuel tank.

[@SDJ7044]

As a retired member of law enforcement, multiple boats situation like this is also a training method for all new law enforcement agencies. The newbie’s. Give some props to all the men and women who protect our country. Thank you all for your service.

[@michaelwarn3129]

Being a former firefighter EMT, you can never have too many people responding to an emergency, the call came in as a sinking boat you might have needed all those rescue boats, as we all know now, they did not, but like another person said you can always turn people back around if not needed, it’s good practice for them if it’s not a huge emergency, sidenote, love your videos they make me a better captain. Thank you.

[@chazw3x]

You can never have too many first responders, especially with a boat that's sinking. You can always send people away as soon as you realize that there's more than enough people there. It's often too late to call for backup as soon as you realize that there aren't enough. Better safe than sorry.

[@WarHawk-]

True, but the boat wasn't sinking and no body was in peril. This information should have been relayed through the 911-system so that only the appropriate amount and type of response could be coordinated. In this case, a simple 'tow-boat' would have been sufficient, saving both manpower and cost from using first-responder resources that might have been needed elsewhere at that time.

[@2Phast4Rocket]

@@WarHawk- They don't know that. Most likely the 911 report boat is sinking and everyone available responded to the life emergency. It's not a time to debate.

[@Medionxtr]

True !!

[@carterwest7807]

Any championship professional sports team does what? and how often? Train, train, train. And then more training until perfection. Anytime these guys can do some live fire training is okay in my book. And should be in yours too.

[@Mike-vr4lw]

I'm learning from these videos 👍🤔

[@peterthompson4516]

If you are watching from the shore it may look like overkill. If you are the one in a life-threatening situation, you want and appreciate all the help you can get.

[@BoatZone]

Very true

[@jeffwhitelock1013]

I love seeing a response like this! More the merrier!

[@georgeitorpet]

6:57 I was actually waiting for everyone to start chanting "USA! USA! USA!" 😂

[@thelopezshow3685]

At least you have that many agencies.. be thankful

[@macmacguyver4094]

It it had been 4 fat dudes instead of two hotties in bikinis, no way this many agencies respond that fast! 🤣

[@judithvigorito4548]

If those bystanders were in danger they wouldn’t say too many came out to help. We take our responders for granted too often. God bless what they do

[@lh1678]

5:35 Exactly-Signed "The Titanic"

[@TheJustina102085]

I was actually quite impressed he got the life vests for his passengers! Nice job

[@brianbright7501]

I would rather have too many there than not enough. The first boat that arrived had no way to help other than toss another life preserver. The manpower is what they needed more than the boats. It is just like a car wreck you get tons of police cars and fire engines because you do not know what might happen. Bad situations don't get better they usually go from bad to worse.

[@dwaynevarnell9157]

If it was life or death no one would be complaining especially if it was you or your loved ones. These rescuers are getting paid regardless. Good job!!!

[@RobertFairweatherLuvMachine]

6:45 It's like a scene from the Blues Brother's movie. Every agency is there to justify their existence.

[@ffjsb]

You clearly can't justify yours though.

[@Objectified]

Derp.

[@RobertFairweatherLuvMachine]

@@ffjsb Lighten up, Francis!

[@ffjsb]

@@RobertFairweatherLuvMachine Try crying harder next time, maybe someone will care.

[@hotchihuahua1546]

Like most rescue teams they get board ! This is a good way to hone their skills and pass the time away !

[@Someonehad2sayit]

Maybe it was a slow week. Or maybe a golden opportunity for a training session?

[@brucebrierly8497]

When a 911 call goes out for a boat sinking, 1st responders don't know the true details. It is far better to over-respond than to under-respond and then have fatalities. Send 'em all!

[@jamescox3502]

One never knows how much response you need in an emergency. It comes over the radio and everyone wants to put this as a call on their activity card. Wouldn’t you like to go to a boat sinking and run code 3, lights and sirens.

[@JohnDavenport-n8i]

It's better to have them and not need than to need and not have them.

[@RC94332]

2 hotties on the boat stuck at sea. what a dream!

[@anonydun82fgoog35]

Until they get seasick and start barfing

[@houseofsolomon2440]

With a dummy

[@byronkacheris5781]

Protection is fantastic in FLA!!

[@shannonkelly4071]

Not sure about Florida, but here in Texas the first responders bill the insurance company. That is why you will see 6 fire trucks ,4 EMS, 12 police vehicle for a small fender bender. They all are billing insurance collecting that money.

[@Objectified]

Derp.

[@MJ-iy4fb]

Obviously, all those agencies were bored, but nice that they were there so quick.

[@Mysucculentchinesemeal]

What bystanders often don’t realize is that a situation like this is good for training and keeping people sharp and reaction times low.

[@zambot3325]

Good thing it was professionally photographed from beginning to end!

[@samjam2376]

First, the first responders may not have known everything that was going on or that other first responders had been contacted. They also may not have known how serious or how many people were involved. Also its obvious from the units responding that they were not busy when contacted. In which case they acted appropriately.

[@woritsez]

yeah, its good they all responded 🙏

[@YoSmitty55]

So glad they are safe

[@circularpizzabox2134]

The more people on scene the better, just coordinate effectively and keep eyes on the crew. They did an incredible job! Some people just cannot be satisfied with anything

[@timdake]

That's a fine outlook, if you are not paying the taxes for that response. The helicopter was definitely excessive.

[@roscoe74]

Amazing. They could not wait to get their toys out.

[@ffjsb]

Got news for you Skippy, they're already out patrolling or on the job. It helps if you actually know what you're talking about.

[@AverageJason74]

Responding to those calls would be good training for larger events.

[@airmike1271]

Great first responders. The response could also be an opportunity for training too. I suspect that maybe the fuel level was too low, stalling out the motor when the bow was headed for a moonshot.

[@eluniversodelecuador]

As a former Coast Guard enlisted, I learned that you cannot have too many agencies out there. There are too many factors at risk!!!!!

[@RichieRichpobutproud]

For those complaining about the little Whaler in the inlet I have three words for you: Blue top legend.

[@ffjsb]

Stupid is as stupid does. Just because it won't sink, it doesn't mean it won't capsize.

[@MackMoore-q2n]

If you’re the one being saved you’re thankful for everyone that showed up. It’s obvious that it was a slow day for law enforcement that day which is a good thing. Boston Whalers are the best we used them when I was in the CG back in the 70s they were the toughest small boat hands down. 8ft seas no problem sink it to the gunnels with 4 men on board 85 Mercury would stand it up and drain over the stern.

[@hisaddle]

Wow that is a small boat to take out in big water with waves. I think the response is okay, they need to practice and coordinate communications etc. Recently in Colorado Springs, CO a restaurant caught fire in the middle of the nite, 15 trucks and 67 fire fighters showed up. It is amazing how much emergency response stuff is in large cities.

[@keithscudder7136]

Excellent reason to have more than one outboard while in the ocean. Captain Keith

[@thatguyjoe007]

Why the siren? So the fish will move out of the way?

[@sppeders1]

Reminds me of when i accidently burnt down my chicken coop on a cold winters night a few years ago. I was out shoveling snow on the little 4x8 coop next thing i know there are 6 tankers, ambulance, dozen cop cars.... LOL. All out in the country mind you. I asked my friend who is part of the FD, he said. "we used it as training"

[@mariacarolinaperalta1937]

Send everyone - that’s the power of our great country- god bless the USA

[@larrytesterman9745]

Why would someone put a boat that small in that kind of situation??

[@BoatZone]

I don’t think that’s the problem. Boats are made to be used, and the conditions at the inlet were favorable. It was unfortunate that the motor failed. That’s why, if possible, many captains choose to have two motors, especially if you travel to Bimini or fish offshore

[@Scalihoo]

Boston Whalers aren't your average " small boat "

[@just_another_brick_in_the_wall]

@@BoatZone or perhaps they simply ran out of fuel.

[@ATerry-px6nl]

​@@BoatZoneit's like trying to go skydiving with a big umbrella

[@ffjsb]

@@BoatZone Boats are made to use WITHIN THEIR LIMITS...

[@jimakcelik6486]

It’s Amazing resources in the United States ❤❤❤❤

[@chrisanthony579]

Something can be learned from all responses to emergencies. Their response was perfect, no one hurt.

[@JFANDHISPEOPLE]

Atleast the captain tried to follow the larger vessel in , in hopes to break a little of the wave

[@blakemirabito9563]

I think it’s a good thing to have this kinda of emergency response

[@romewasnotbuiltinaday]

Surprised they didn't send a coast guard cutter too.

[@evasantmier1953]

Good job first responders

[@YouTubehndl]

4:50 you can see the cop throwing the guy a life jacket

[@rodneycaupp5962]

This near shore, the second and 3rd boats could have been called off. The response was for sure adequate and potentially saved lives. It was good practice too. I was swallowed by the Whale while serving in the navy. Nothing scarier in my life than sinking deep into the green waiting for the bridge to implode. The captain of this boat and The Captain of our ship did GREAT WORK in saving their vessels and crew. I was impressed with this guys Calm, but down deep inside.. he became the man.

[@destroyingdadxx2274]

Don’t know about now but back in the 70’s the Boston whaler promo videos showed them cutting a whaler in half with a chainsaw and the two half’s, the bow and stern, still floated.

[@richardp4189]

Emergency teams probably use situations to test response times and training. If I were a boater near that inlet, I'd be grateful to have that many dedicated people in such close proximity.

[@rustyjohnson9558]

Not to mention navigation skills, finding, identifying is difficult in the real world. Takes experience not gained by sitting around.

[@patrickhall2971]

There's nothing in the video to indicate that the boat was sinking - it just got a little water splashed in it. Boston Whalers are basically Igloo coolers sheathed in fiberglass. If you cut them up into six pieces, all six pieces would float. I suppose if you had a small enough piece of that boat that was tied to the transom, the engine would sink that piece. Short of that, it's just physics - yes, its unsinkable.

[@southtexasobserver3306]

As many agencies as necessary, this was not necessary it was really cool that they pulled the boat back though

[@SanchezArep]

As for the response? Aren't most out already patrolling? Be it patrolling or responding, it's all kind of the same expenses unless it turns into a situation that all are needed and thankfully could show up and not be tied up on another situation. As for the Whaler, they will capsize but not sink completely unless I guess broken to pieces.

[@johnson3022]

It is beautifull to see how many people wanting to help. I think also 1 boat is enough and that police officer can call more assistance when needed, Let 1 first go to the emergency place to scout the situation, then decide what to do.. so the other brave people can help others if there is an double emergency

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

Single crewed boat is as useful as a helicopter at actually RESCUING people....

[@cheo4201]

Some people just don’t learn. When it comes to the ocean, there is no boat big enough. So if you are taking your chances on a boat size that is normally used as a dingy on larger boats, at least have proper equipment. Hand held marine radio, any type of horn works better than waving hands, and maintain your load to a minimum including passengers.

[@SuperAgentman007]

There used to be a TV show based on rescue boats and tow boats in Florida, and that the tow boats used to always fight to get each contract. It was an interesting show to watch. I don’t know if it’s still on TV today

[@JoseLopez-dy9gj]

Impressive response

[@pocketjokers1]

Looks like the Boston Whaler was pretty unsinkable to me ! Floated high thru the whole thing and was able to be towed in , Boston Whaler claim of unsinkable held up very well in my opinion!

[@marty906]

The whole cavalry came out.

[@jimny_style]

Куча лодок подошло, молодцы 👏

[@carlfichtner]

My new boat is named UNSINKABLE 2 ...😂😂😅

[@skullhart]

Saw a Boston Whaler flip at Alligator reef when I was a kid. The couple had gone scuba diving and tied the boat to a bouy. Their dog was chained to the boat so he wouldn't jump overboard and drowned when it was drug down.

[@smiskowiak]

I think the helicopter was excessive. Broad daylight on a clear day. No fog. The vessel's location was well known. The heli that responded did not appear to have a hoisting winch.

[@bunker2555]

The responders must have had a slow day they had nothing else to do. That being said it's nice to see a fast response.

[@para1324]

Was emergency response more than needed? Good to flex for communications, and actual team efforts.

[@Propellerschrauber]

With an SHG Atlantica pump on board, both problems could have been solved at once. SHG pumps are Bavarian quality products from Spechtenhauser Pumpen GmbH.

[@michaelcarmean4906]

Never Too Many 🙏 If Anything…Good For Training

[@wideopenthrottle-t7q]

That's how your suppose to respond in a emergency good job to all involved 👍

[@AuthenticDarren]

(at about 3 minutes) Yes they may have nee out of danger of the current carrying them into the rocks but not out of danger of the current carrying them to Ireland!

[@SillyBilly5689]

These girls learned a life lesson . Date the guy with the bigger boat 😂

[@sethirwin1610]

AGREE!! Why didn’t the first boat responding give them a line??

[@RealEnough]

All the emergency responders were bored that day. Looking for something to do so they went to check it out. lol

[@WOWInterestingFacts123]

great video! 🤣🤣🤣

[@barryvoorhies859]

"Bystanders at the inlet criticized the number of responders?" They obviously have never been in a similar situation. That kind of response is a real comfort if you are in trouble.

[@yellowshirtdad]

It's amazing that people in life threatening situations hold onto their phones like it will save them instead of putting on a life preserver.

[@tilu3303]

They just hadn't reached that level of "life-threatening" yet.

[@samuelcosta9295]

Excelente trabalho e rapidez da policia. Aqui em Portugal vai só um barco da Policia Marítima e quando chega passado 2h, já o barco está no fundo...

[@lieschenmuller2391]

I would never say that too many responders are reacting to a call. It may show a lack of coordination between them to inform the others once they arrived at the scene and have it under control. Altough it may look a bit much, but the helicopter may be the only way to ensure that there isnt another issue around and they "accidentially" went to the wrong guys. When they receive the call there is usually only a rough position given and you have to make sure you covered everything. So, yes, the heli made sense, some of the boats arriving late should have been informed that someone already arrived on the scene and they may return to patrol.

[@rustyjohnson9558]

You are using a lot more abstract reasoning skills than many of these commenters. Real life is full of surprises. You may come across another boater in distress while on the way to the one called about and mistakenly think it is the only one. Your rescue boat, or another one, may become disabled en route or on scene. Rescue crew may become injured. In 25 years as a first responder, have seen it turn to crap in every conceivable way.

[@lieschenmuller2391]

@@rustyjohnson9558 Thx for your answer. It may be due to language issues, maybe not. If there are already two teams at the spot, I dont see how they can have problems on their way to the boaters in need. I dont say if one says "I am on route" is the signal all the others to stop. I agree, a call is "hot" as long as help is not there. But if they have arrived and can actually help, the others should be aware on that and have the ability to switch priorities. Could also be another call etc. So I agree with you, but felt a bit misunderstood as well ;)

[@landonoletymer]

Either running out of fuel or tank vent partially blocked.

[@michaeldecker2725]

At some point the first respondents could access the situation and advise if additional help is necessary. I feel the excessive amount there could better serve the community if they are spread over a wider area than all that was there in this situation. Of we don’t know how many did arrive or how long they stayed.

[@WaterfrontJustin]

Anyone who criticizes a response should never be allowed to call for help.

[@Blackhawk.44]

Let me get this straight, if a person voices an opinion or Monday morning quarterbacks a situation, that should disqualify them from requesting appropriate assistance should they need it? Should you still require them to pay the taxes that fund the assistance? Do you believe in the concept of equal protection under the law? Should it now be equal protection as long as you never criticize a government agency or response?

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@Blackhawk.44 Anyone who criticizes a response doesn't _deserve_ to call for help.

[@Blackhawk.44]

@ anyone who believes that a person should be denied emergency responders that are funded with tax dollars based on their critique of past responses doesn’t understand the free and open exchange of ideas. They also don’t understand the concept of equal protection under the law. That’s two basic principles set forth in our constitution. Maybe you’re from a place that doesn’t allow opinions contrary to government policy so I won’t judge you for that. Btw, I think the response was appropriate but I would never deny help based on an opinion I don’t agree with.

[@Blackhawk.44]

@@RideAcrossTheRiver simply put, anyone who pays taxes DESERVES to be able to access the help funded by them.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@Blackhawk.44 Do they get help? Yes. Do they deserve it? No, because they're happy to see it removed as a public service. Or, at the very least, they demand the service but refuse to pay for it.

[@doughesson]

When working on the Mississippi river at Memphis Tn,we helped a pleasure boat that had run out of fuel & almost got run over by passing towboats & barges because they couldn't maneuver out of the way. As we towed them back to another towboat to get some gasoline(we had none on my towboat),I was asking the guy questions & trying not to make him look like an idiot in front of his hot girlfriend. However,as I asked "How much fuel does this hold?" & How much did you have onboard when you left the ramp this morning?" he didn't know either answer which seriously irritated the woman. If you've never seen an angry Asian woman,you want to hold off on that.The looks she was sending his way would have melted titanium. The funny part of the story is when we'd gotten to the towboat that was picking up empty barges from our fleet & all hands except one guy had turned out because they'd heard there was a woman in a bikini on the ski boat. That towboat's Captain even came up on the radio on our fleet's channel saying "I been on the river 30 years & I ain't NEVER seen it take 9 guys to pass two 5 gallon gas cans to another boat!" The woman heard that remark & immediately put her coverup on which disappointed the guys on the towboat.I probably should have turned down the volume on my walkie talkie before that. They guy who didn't see the show? A couple weeks later,that towboat was back to deliver more loaded rock barges & to pick up the empties & as I worked with their crew,I was relating the story to the guys who hadn't been riding that boat at the time. One guy started swearing & I asked him why. He told me "They told me(his previous crewmates who'd gone home at the end of their 30 day hitch leaving him to finish his time)that there was a hot chick on a ski boat & that I should have gotten up to see her!" All I could say was "Yes,you should have."

[@dteitsma]

So many agencies responded but in the end it looks like a bystander took care of the situation by towing the boat for them... It's good they were there in case the situation got worse though.

[@nosurfenougheddie]

Guaranteed the hull drain plug was not installed. That's why the boat was taking on water, sitting too low in the water and the motor got swamped.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

and just where was the bilge pump in all this?

[@inscoe1]

Why does no one ever try to bail the water???

[@b-radstripedbassfishing8536]

Whalers will never sink and now a days many of the other boats on the market are foam filled as well but if it wasn’t they wouldn’t went down quick , as far as the engine troubles it wasn’t the Yamaha that failed it’s the new environmentally friendly portable gas tanks that are ventless, cap is pressurized and when the boat sits in heat the tank will swell up and because of this next time on the water the boat will run for brief periods of time but then stall out cause the fuel isn’t getting sucked up out of the tank

[@hidesertmusic]

Great response by all agencies but it did get pretty crowded.

[@AndrexT]

Don't put a 70 on the back of a 13 footer. There is a plaque at the helm that states the maximum HP which equates to weight. On a 13, I think it is 40HP. Excess responders? No, it is an exercise for all of them. The hull is indeed 'Unsinkable', it doesn't end up on the sea floor when water comes over the side. I filled the back of my 1986 model 3 times chancing the weather on Lake Ontario.

[@skipfrey4603]

You always call for more than you need, you can also turn some of the assets around.

[@cfigrandpa8089]

I have owned several small Whalers. First was a 13 footer. Then 12 years later, a 17 Montauk. Had that for 30 years. The best ever. For this situation, I have a couple of comments. I have been through Haulover on a number of occasions in these small boats. You need to know the currents, and tides, etc. Generally, for small boats, it is best to stay close to the north side of the inlet. But you should always have a marine radio for cases like this. And always more than enough life presevers, boat cushions, etc. I also always had more than one fuel tank. And the engiine serviced regularly. Also, where is this guys' anchor? He could have put that out and stopped the boat from going further out to sea and it would have given the boat some stability. Anyway, I hope that he learned something from this.

[@KittyBertandErnie]

Anchoring it may have or yes, would have really sunk them

[@markquitoshammeritos]

Driving that size boat in those rough waters means you may as well be on a coconut raft held together by twine.

[@RAZTubin]

Even if too many agencies responded, it serves as training for all of them.

[@Sunbum1947]

There was something odd about the way that Whaler was riding so stern heavy ... was that engine too heavy for that little boat? Before is swamped, it was plowing instead of planing.