We ran out of gas on the Delaware River! E80

[@woodycheshire8079]

As one of maybe three KZbin channels that I actually follow, even the more mundane content from you guys is genuinely enjoyable. I'm also learning a lot for when I finally upgrade to a *real* boat. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks. And thanks for watching. We are glad you find the videos helpful.

[@patrickmurphy5340]

I enjoy your videos very much. I wish that I was younger to try. Your trials and problems are a test for your patients. I admire your ability to handle what ever happens on a boat. You have had more than most of us. I think that the age of your boat could be a factor. So many wires and pipes for me. P Murphy

[@lesterwicklein717]

good stuff thanks have a safe winter!

[@DriveSafeDon]

Looks like you’re going to have other boats following you down the east coast towards Florida for 2020. looking forward to the Fleet being filmed by Lyn when you come down south. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@tryingnottosink9107]

I know we are going down for sure!

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

Glad you got both boats moved and moored. I would top both boats off before winter and add stabilizer to the gas and bio to the diesel. Now for tax season.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We just added the bio to the Hatteras. Unfortunately there is no way to top off the Carver right now.

[@herbm8709]

Nice job with the Hatteras , that S turn looks tough!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We need to do it at slack tide because the boat barely fits.

[@herbm8709]

@@tryingnottosink9107 Impressive!

[@sharkster63]

Good job,good job👍😎

[@stephenfleming7918]

Sorry, I know the feeling. Happened to me once and almost twice. Ran out of gas on my way back from Montauk point Long Island to Stonington Connecticut. Lucky it happened A mile out of Stonington. Almost ran out of gas on the Hudson river going to Kingston. Idled engine into Kingston Harbor and filled up tanks. Glad you made out OK

[@DriveSafeDon]

Stephen Fleming How can you possibly run out of gas A good captain always knows his boat especially how much gas is in it

[@stephenfleming7918]

Don Drone First time I was a kid with my first boat. Second time when I almost ran out I blame my wife because she didn’t want to stop at the marina 50 miles sooner. she wanted to get to Kingston ASAP. Just kidding, I was an idiot for not gassing up sooner.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

I checked the fuel levels before we left the marina. We had 1/4 tank on one and a little over 1/8 on the other. We were only going half a mile so I thought we would be fine. I do not usually let the tanks get so low but we do not tale the Carver our very often and there are no longer any fuel docks in Philly.

[@DriveSafeDon]

I’ve owned a 34 foot sea ray with twin big blocks in boards I know you guys have bigger boats than what I had but I still never broke down on the water always at least twice a month check to make sure you have no water in your fuel and all fuel lines are dry as a bone looking forward to seeing new videos from both of you. PS remember buying fuel in the Bahamas always has water in it

[@stephenfleming7918]

Don Drone never been to the Bahamas but I will keep that in mind. We’re thinking about doing the loop and spending a few months in the Bahamas in a year or two. Thanks

[@garypoltonowicz7950]

Always a learning experience!

[@blewyd]

I'm watching you guys from first video to when I am up to date. Last video, you guys were in florida. How are you all the way up north so quickly? Anyways, great video as always.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

I really should go back and number all the videos. I do not know why You Tube gets them out of order. Thanks for watching.

[@kevinmanning8214]

What are the benefits of moving to the other marina for the winter? I’m guessing more protection?

[@tryingnottosink9107]

It does offer more protection but the real reason is that our main marina in Penns Landing closes for the winter.

[@wrzl1675]

Here’s some important advice from a mechanic... NEVER let any fuel tank, gas or diesel sit for any amount of time at less than full. 1 condensation will form inside a partially filled tank ( very expensive fix) 2. Fuel sending unit will corrode due to condensation ( fuel gauge will no longer work properly) if your tank(s) are equipped with sending u it’s

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks for the tips. I try to keep them full whenever possible. Unfortunately, there is nowhere close for me to get diesel.

[@dalejohnson9342]

Running out of fuel can be a real hassle. I was taught to always "sound the tank" with a tape to ensure the tanks are sufficiently full for any situation. That being said, I have ran out of fuel while rescuing a group from a sailboat on a rock jetty because it was taking so long and so much manuvering to keep my boat from being damaged by the rocks of the jetty.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

In this case, I checked and thought I had enough. Live and learn I guess.

[@superyachtchef]

So this happen to me with my Fairline squadron 65 (20 meters long/10 berth). I was 3 miles outside of Brighton harbour and I lost my port engine. I limped in on just the one, with a little help from a favourable tide and easy wins. Took some time but you know, it was too much stress and the coastguard and harbour services were on standby but weren't required. In god we trust, oh and in beer!

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We have limped along on one engine on our Hatteras, but we had a bow thruster to assist in docking. The Carver had almost no control at slow speeds.

[@superyachtchef]

@@tryingnottosink9107 I was really impressed with your controlled command of the situation and really appreciate the added complexity of operating in a busy shipping lane. At least I was in open water with very little to negotiate accept my own silliness. Will you be having a winter break from the vlog?

[@OG_Gamers_Live]

floats may of stuck in the tank causing a false reading on the fuel gauges that happens some times

[@tryingnottosink9107]

I have never actually looked at how the fuel gauges work. I know they occasionally get stuck on the Hatteras. I always carry a hammer when I check the gauges!

[@charlieodom9107]

Is there a differential pressure gauge option for boats? That would be my choice. They are very reliable.

[@GaryMCurran]

I'm kind of surprised, Ed. One would think that with two gas tanks on board that you would have a crossfeed system in place. Twin engine airplanes do, so you can feed one engine off of both tanks if one engine fails. On a multi-million dollar (new) boat, I'm amazed that they don't have one. After this, are you considering installing one?

[@callmepokey1]

exactly as I thought Gary, except all he needs is a crossfeed with a shut off in the middle and one on either outboard side of motors so he can suck from either fuel tank. fuel pumps are on the engine on gas so it sucks fuel,, Planes on the other hand are in the lines by the bladders that can pump to engine or other side....but either way its silly not to have a crossfeed of some type on a twin engine, too easy to make one. 0 seconds in the bildge and he would have been running again off the starboard tank....

[@tryingnottosink9107]

It is odd, but the Carvers did not come with a cross feed. I have it on the Hatteras and use it occasionally just to level the tanks.

[@charlieodom9107]

Does the Carver have multiple tanks? How does one engine have fuel but not the other? No crossover?

[@tryingnottosink9107]

No crossover. I did not realize that until I needed it.

[@charlieodom9107]

@@tryingnottosink9107 that is terrible. Thanks for the reply. At least I know what ANY boat I buy will have!!! Lol I might even add in a small reserve tank if I have room!

[@br5498]

A 355 doesn’t have valves to switch tanks ?

[@tryingnottosink9107]

No it doesn't. First thing I checked. Our Hatteras does.

[@ewaz6196]

Uh....the video says "destination: St. Augustine" at the beginning....typo??.....might there be a St. Augustine video being posted soon???? I love these off-season boating videos and discussions that you guys make. It really gives us viewers something to enjoy and look forward to. If you guys want an idea for a winter time video, if you have any travel plans and research specific to your upcoming cruising season that you've thought about or looked in to, I'm sure I'm not alone in being very curious as to what next season might bring. :-)

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks for the idea! Yes, St Augustine was an oversight. I started to make that video, then changed my mind and did the boat-moving video instead. I am working on the St. Augustine video now.

[@warrenosborne1539]

I must not have been paying attention,, I thought your boat was a Hatteras, Hatteras only uses GM Detroit Diesels. I think that you might try Diesel instead of gas next time. .

[@tryingnottosink9107]

I was moving our Carver 355. It has 454 Crusaders.

[@mikeramsey9747]

Embarrassing to run out of fuel, but its it's another lesson learned.

[@DavidA877]

You all did a great job - mooring is so much fun 🙈 - and not even a cross word - we always learn more every time - hope you had a great Thanksgiving - I’ll try to make over next year - Regards

[@tryingnottosink9107]

I was more embarrassed than cross. I checked the fuel levels before we left the marina. We had 1/4 tank on one and a little over 1/8 on the other. We were only going half a mile so I thought we would be fine. I do not usually let the tanks get so low but we do not tale the Carver our very often and there are no longer any fuel docks in Philly.

[@dfharris03]

Why did you decide to keep the Carver?

[@tryingnottosink9107]

We use it as a rental property for Airbnb and it turns a nice profit. Plus, we like to take it on day cruises. However, we would sell it if someone made an offer. We are just not actively trying to sell it.

[@beeper388]

Handling a twin engine inboard boat is an exaggerated version of handling a single engine inboard boat. Once you have some forward speed a twin running on a single engine should respond well enough with an obvious bias to the rudders. Along with a bow thruster going forward should not be to difficult. In reverse use lot's of rudder put in forward and open the throttle momentarily to kick over the stern before you gain much forward motion. The Hatteras with big props and rudders should handle more predictably on a single engine then the Carver. In 1990 i ran a brand new 52 Hatteras SF through Port Everglades inlet and all the way up New River to a repair yard. Sharp turns and lots of on coming traffic. Only used the hailer a couple of times. Docked the boat on a face dock (port side). The port engine was blown , backing down on the stbd engine brought the stern right up to the dock. Having run many single engine inboard boats and quite a few twin boats with only one working engine has given me some expertise on this deed. Some boats do the single engine running much better then others. I have never had the opportunity to run a boat with a bow and or a stern thruster but have observed many be overused while docking.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Unfortunately, with the "S" turn, it was not possible to enter under any speed. If you watch the part where I bring the Hatteras in, I am basically at a stand still and rotating the boat to make the turn. Fighting the current, and not having a bow thruster makes it worse. You are right, the Hatteras is much better with one engine than the Carver. In a video from last year, I brought her in with one engine after hitting a rock and bending our prop and shaft on the starboard side. It was difficult but doable.

[@combatmedic1980]

I'm curious why you don't run your bilge blowers before starting your gas engines?

[@travcon8]

@@Mushroomcapgenova He has diesels.

[@travcon8]

Oh didn't realize he had another boat. More money than sense apparently.

[@markpowell1031]

@@travcon8 the Carver is gas

[@markpowell1031]

Especially on a gasoline powered boat you should open up the engine hatches sniff around and then after you don't smell any fumes run the bilge blower for 10 or 15 minutes who knows if they did it but they did they may have edited it out

[@combatmedic1980]

I have seen them do it before and it didn't seem as they did, I hope for their sake they know to do that

[@roussell]

What was boat #4? It looked nice! And I thought you guys sold the Carver when you bought the Hatteras, I was looking at a 355 for some Gulf of Mexico travels next year.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

No. We still have the Carver. We took it off the market and decided to keep it as an Airbnb rental and weekend cruiser. However, our marina is no longer allowing Airbnbs so we are selling the Carver again.

[@gopher1471]

@@tryingnottosink9107 Quick question...what was boat number 4 , it looked like a Hatteras 52 cmy ? PS Well done at moving all four boats, looks like a Hatteras harbour with a few Carvers and Constellations to fill out the numbers :)

[@jackphilly338]

Hey guys ya that s turn getting into pier5 is tuff and the yacht club don't make it any easier. That was one of the deciding factors for me moving out. They shouldn't be on the breaker wall and bitching to the owner fell on deaf ears. That was one of arguments that if you had trouble you could at least pull into the outside breaker wall or if you had to wait for high tide you could ty up there. I also had to come in on one engine with my 40' house boat and that was not easy but with a little luck ,out going tide and wind I was able to make it to my slip on B dock.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

It si a big pain to get in and out. We come in November and leave in April, and stay put all winter.

[@jefferyholland]

Don't ya just hate when you go to move your one yacht so you can park your other yacht and your first yacht runs out of fuel ?

[@captainrick9379]

I hate winter!

[@harrybark3228]

No crossover fuel valve?

[@tryingnottosink9107]

No. Not on the Carver. The Hatteras has them though.

[@fourmeaux6226]

How bout them LSU Tigers !!!!!!

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Smart move being patient and finding enough good and competent help to get things done correctly trying to move a twin engine boat with only one operating engine is a recipe for disaster any kind of a breeze or current will have you smashing into everything around you i’ve seen the most talented and experienced Captains get themselves into way too many tight and embarrassing spots thinking they could do it even with a great group of deckhands not too mention it gets too expensive bouncing off of Millions of dollars worth of Vessels and Marina Real Estate

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Thanks. We get a strong current at the marina and it was not quite slack tide, so I figured it best to tie up where ever I could and assess the situation. The "S" turn makes it even more daunting.

[@jaquigreenlees]

Parking people mover vehicles at all those marinas before you start moving boats would be a major pain. Adding the cost of a taxi or uber instead would hurt the wallet. You do know that this issue of not being able to transfer fuel between tanks on the Carver is not a great selling point for Carvers.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

It is a pain not to have the crossover, but it seems like any easy modification to make.

[@stevehughes1250]

Sorry, I have no advice. But, I hate when that happens. Carry on proudly. Roger out.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

Just another embarrassing moment on the water. I am sure I will have more! 😁

[@davidsimmons3319]

Are those gas engines?

[@Moonrocket59]

Diesels

[@Moonrocket59]

The Hatteras are diesels, the Carver apparently has gas engines

[@tryingnottosink9107]

That is correct. The Hatteras is diesel and the Carver is gas.

[@steveangst5652]

Gas? GAS

[@tryingnottosink9107]

The Carver has Crusader 454s, which are gas engines.

[@steveaustin4600]

raft the Carver to the Hatteras,then move as one

[@tryingnottosink9107]

The marina entrance is much too tight. I can barely get the Hatteras in.

[@CharleyGeorge]

OOOOPPPSSS outa gas yikes

[@rolandparrrp]

Can't believe you can go in with only one engine. Thought you were a mariner... Not to expressed....

[@snarkymcsnarkles3493]

panicky sounding woman..... not fun to be around that in a situation like that....

[@bodybait]

always see that person tugging on the line. Rather just loop it around the cleat once and use the leverage.

[@tryingnottosink9107]

I use that method if I can't pull it. Usually when the wind or current makes it too difficult.

[@stevegiron8825]

Or once around the cleat, then step on the line between the cleat and the boat. No need to pull, just one leg on the line, keep the other on the dock.