Why Jet Boats are AWESOME (U.S. Coast Guard's Workhorse) - Smarter Every Day 272

[@smartereveryday]

"Out here living our best life" - Ortiz 2021 Humble gratitude to everyone who supports Smarter Every Day on Patreon (www.patreon.com/posts/65762237 )

[@apersunthathasaridiculousl1890]

eao?!

[@hermatred572]

This was a really fun one

[@TheSnufking]

Cool, but where's the Kodak Factory Tour part 2?

Awesome channel. Thank so much. The Lord God blesses all Coast Guard, the Smarter Every Day production people and their families. Greetings from Popayan, Cauca, Colombia.

[@DavidRamey]

She could have just said she doesn't play golf.

[@sproins]

I love how the coast guard dude was just as excited to talk about the inner workings of the boat as Destin was to learn about it.

[@ricardobarrios4159]

I envy his passion.

[@stephenbeck7222]

“Hey let’s just do a training exercise, because this guys filming us. Let’s do the fun one.”

[@christopherlewis1847]

Coasties tend to be fun that way. They love what they do.

[@martyb3783]

@@christopherlewis1847 I can vouch for that personally.

[@rockymountainway21]

That guy is top notch. Exactly who I'd want to check out the boat I'd want to be rescued by.

[@Martin42944]

It's great to see how quickly everyone switched from casual "this is training time" to very serious "we have a mission"

[@benjaminsorenson]

Ye because while training/continued training is great they have a job to do when called for assistance.

[@nasonguy]

That was intense to just watch, I can't imagine what it was like being there, much less having that be your job/life.

[@alpacamybag9103]

@@MyCheese123456789 and then there was silence. nice one dude, I'm going to use this in future 👍

[@AllStorm]

@Repent or you will likewise perish. Stop spreading damnation.

[@joelpedigo9299]

Because the CG is constantly doing their many jobs, not just training for war. We even handled real world problems and emergencies During training, without stopping the training... blew the Navy observers mind!

[@MinuteEarth]

Do you think Destin knows he just met a version of himself from a slightly earlier timeline?

[@emperorSbraz]

cue vsauce music

[@nameless1016]

yes, and the other version is the super smooth destin from the thumbnail.

[@mureithikivuti]

Where?

[@beastballchampions]

@@nameless1016 lmao he looks like he tries to sell me a vacuum cleaner

[@PSYCHOSAXE]

@Repent or you will likewise perish. no u

[@MultiPurposeReviewer]

Man, this was great. I grew up a Coast Guard brat, and it's been a part of my life since I was born. The thing that continues to amaze me is how welcoming the CG is to visitors and people who want to learn about them and the equipment they use. I've had experiences where I was literally just on the pier, looking at one of their boats, and one of the sailors came out and asked if I wanted to come on board and look around. He proceeded to give me a whole tour of the vessel. Call me crazy, but I don't think any DOD branch would just invite a random person in to look around something like a tank, a submarine, or a stealth bomber. My dad has said that not every station and ship is as open-house as the ones we've been to, but all the ones I've experienced have been as welcoming and cheerful as these guys. Every time I have an interaction with the USCG, whether in person or by video, it makes me want to join. It looks like a great life, and I think I would love the work. As my dad says (on the CG vs other branches), "Here, you have a job to do every day, rather than training every day to do a job you hope you never have to do."

[@jayjames9520]

Very cool, no disrespect, but a tank, submarine, and stealth bomber are vastly different and all significantly more sensitive than a coast guard boat.

[@angelalewis3645]

🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@seansky2721]

How wise your Dad is. That's the best explanation of US Coast Guard service I've ever heard.

[@maverick1701e]

I worked for the company that built the RBM fleet. It is my favorite project I have ever worked on and I am extremely proud that I was part of it.

[@dwrabauke]

Thats great! I bet its awesome to see one of these and think: "Yeah I did this". :)

[@maverick1701e]

@@dwrabauke Oh it was awesome. I worked on it for 6 years so seeing all of this makes it feel like yesterday even though I last set foot on one 8 years ago.

[@TheThirdPrice]

Wow! That's awesome! Were you involved in design? Or manufacturing?

[@maverick1701e]

@@TheThirdPrice I was in the purchasing/inventory group. I have handled almost everything you see on the boat at one time or another.

[@BazilRat]

I wonder how many lives you have contributed to saving?

[@88wolffy]

From a Coast Guard vet, thanks for giving the Coast Guard more press than they do for themselves. It’s been a great series.

[@alabamacoastie6924]

Ditto.

[@trex2092]

I am also a Coastie Vet, I now work in a high school in Baldwin County, AL, and am amazed at the WAITING TIME and selectivity of the current Coast Guard as told to me by the Coast Guard Recruiters. In the other branches, you just have to have a pulse and be able to write your name. Pun Intended.

[@dustyc324]

@@trex2092 Coast Guard is the best Service branch IMHO. They can afford to be selective. So many people grow up on and around water that they can get the best. The crew in this video is a testament to that. Bright kids.

[@88wolffy]

@@trex2092 while that’s true, the budget for the Coast Guard is really small compared to the other branches. I think if they had more money, they would employ more people, and upgrade assets.

[@Alex-zi1nb]

come to grand haven, we love coasties

[@gibbyrp]

honestly, as a former firefighter, seeing them spring to action mode made me tear up. they are heroes and dont even know it. im so proud of men and women who put themselves in harms way for others, perfectly executing their training with a drive and focus most people cant understand. maybe they spent a few days prior training and "goofing off", but that one moment in time is when it all matters. thank you for sharing, and thank you to the Coast Guard for their bravery. Incidentally, I am terrified of drowning due to an accident as a child, and it kept me from going Coast Guard.

[@davidhudson3001]

@@ericalorraine7943 I'll advise you lookup Priscilla Dearmin-Turner, she's my real investment prodigy and has also help me handled my trades for over 17months now.

[@lezliewhicker8450]

A news host spoke so highly of this💕 Priscilla Dearmin-Turner and her loss prevention strategies been trying to get to her ever since didn’t know she was so accessible here.

[@dr.ervingalen1777]

@@davidhudson3001i just lookup her name and found her qualifications on FINRA and SEC, she seems really solid. I leave her a mail on her webpage, thanks🙏

[@investorwest8735]

It's fascinating to hear that someone here employ madam Priscilla's services. She has been managing my investment so well.

[@jewellwalker9808]

Financial management is a crucial topic that most tend to shy away from, and ends up haunting them in the near future

[@paulweber1740]

I love this series. As a former Army infantryman, and having been a squad leader in a Stryker brigade in Iraq years ago, for some reason I have a newfound respect for my driver after seeing these young Coasties doing their PMCS on the boat. My driver was young and essentially responsible for the maintenance, upkeep, and performance of a $5 million+ vehicle, much as these young people are. I just showed up for the “ramp brief” and my guy was there hours before doing all this easy to ignore maintenance to ensure mission success. The “lowest man” is often most responsible. Thank you Destin for showcasing these young professionals.

[@sqlevolicious]

USCG are some of the most trained and capable members of public safety and service. They have some of the most empathic and professional people you will ever meet becasue their job requires it. It's sad that they don't get the recognition they deserve as actually being the public service that protect the public. Our country would be so much safer and progressive if we required LEO to go through similar training.

[@jayjames9520]

@@sqlevolicious Very subjective, and also very different dangers involved in both jobs. Don't think that's an easy comparison.

[@AuthenTech]

I was really impressed with how fast that massive boat slammed on the brakes and slowed down, very cool tech

[@SomniisPMV]

It's about this crazy cool thing called Control Systems Technology. You can optimize a machine to act in a certain way to minimize the delay from one state to another. Simulating turbulence, friction, and thrust you can calculate the fastest way to decelerate using all the variables you have. Remember that reverse thrust is also just enough that it doesn't go *backwards* either. It's a fascinating field of engineering that I had as a class this past semester.

[@rmdcade1717]

It's got a shorter stop distance than my car. Absolutely wild.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

master chef haß a ¹4 fooot jetbiat searadér sing jet he know right wày doçk you duck it like top gúdñ f ¹4 kadibg carirß

[@mrbmp09]

The larger PWC's like waverunners have the same reverse/ braking feature. I can go from 70 mph to stopped in a few seconds. Sit and turn in one spot, etc....

[@WuxianTec]

So simple, yet effective. It's got the german sign of approval from me.

[@MIO9_sh]

26:42 I really like how that boat did the right drift, and took off to the open sea for rescue

[@jaysonl]

That boat hauls some serious booty.

[@johnno4127]

That drift and acceleration did more for me to prove how awesome that boat is than all the description leading up. It wouldn't have been as impressive without it so I'm glad they got a call.

[@Captain_Coleslaw]

Its really cool to see boats maneuver at lower speeds. My dad has a 200 hp RHIB, and that thing can litterally scoot around like CRAZY, but its not very accurate with smaller movements, which is whats so special about the Coast guard rescue jet boats. We also have a twin engine cruiser, but with how heavy it is, it lacks the agility. However, its much more accurate in its movements, because you have the ability to use both engines to pivot. But the coast guard basicly has the best of both worlds!

[@_araport_5186]

Coastie here. Thank you for making videos about the branch. A lot of people don’t realize just how much we do and it’s always great to get some good exposure. Great vid

[@kilhattrick]

Greetings shipmate. I served in 3 branches, but found my time in the Coast Guard to be the most adventurous, rewarding, and humble to be apart of. Juliet 159.

[@northwoodsyankee3528]

Right!....small boats instead of airdales.

[@gus473]

👍🏼 Semper Paratus! Stay safe and strong! 😎✌🏼

[@mattwilliams3456]

Thanks for serving how you do. I was a soldier and we always had to joke around with the few Coasties we interacted with, but no amount of puddle pirate jokes change that we respected the heck out of what you guys do and some of the insane conditions you do it in. As a procedure question, what was the reason they needed to pick up a law enforcement officer before heading out to search for the capsized boat?

[@kilhattrick]

@@mattwilliams3456 Coast Guard performs Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE). They do not serve warrants, pursue leads of known felons, or step on toes of local Law Enforcement, like the Sheriff departments. They will however give them aid and backup. That was at least when my team was in SAR and MLE 20 years ago.

[@lauralivl]

The ship is great but what's even better are the young people who are so committed to their duty and so competent. Keep it up guys we are in good hands and very proud of the US Coast Guard.

[@danielmann6772]

Oh my goodness. That exit interview with Ortiz has me rolling. "Chair-force" is a typical 'publishable' moniker for the USAF. A typical one for the USCG is "Puddle Pirates"

[@DanTheCaptain]

That raises the question about how USCG pilots must feel. Are they considered Chair Force or a Puddle Pirate?

[@MiuKujo]

@@DanTheCaptain Puddle Force, if only because Chair Pirate sounds too cool.

[@MisterItchy]

Retired Chair Force here! No offense meant by Ortiz for sure ... much respect.

[@stuartkorte1642]

Chairforce wins wars, but I do wonder if I would have enjoyed the CG more then the AF for the same reason Ortiz gave. I wonder how much this $400k boat cost us taxpayers. 🤔

[@Its-Just-Zip]

@@stuartkorte1642 compared to the lives saved and actual work is has done, it's probably one of the best ROIs that any branch of US service has achieved in a long while

[@ahobimo732]

The ending was so freaking perfect! It was like... "So now you know how the crazy cool tools work. THIS is the what we use'em for!" And just like that, they go from being friendly kids, to real life action heroes. 👍

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

These videos are all about telling a story. This story told itself. Perfect.

[@NULLERRORCODETOKENAUTHERRORphp]

for real this video punctured right through my cynicism shield. just about the coolest thing ive seen in a long time

[@cheddar2648]

It's a real shot in the arm to see proud men and women in uniform, technically competent, confident, and ready to go at the drop of a hat (or bilge plug).

[@aidanringel8924]

And what is so cool is that if they didn’t find those people right away they could’ve used a delta sierra. And destin taught us about that too!

[@adamparsons1725]

SHAZAM!!???? I wish I had, Boat Doors like these...even if I need "the crazy cool tools"!! My Bass boat was sunk, after we took shelter under a covered dock. White Caps, with Thunder and lightning, rushed for that shelter 🤦‍♂🤦‍♂ Holding on to a Rope, hanging from front/land side of the Dock...OH CHIT!!! They are coming over the back! Like 2 seconds after I noticed this, I jump down from Fishing Deck and turned on my Bilge pumps....5 minutes later...YEP! White cap Waves had opened Glove Box...My Wallet and the $500 from Pay-Day....Rod locker, live Well....Starboard Locke,r REALLY!!!! . Luckily these Dock owners had a 'Jet ski' Winch with in reach! August 90', Watts Bar- on Tn River. Was a Night Tournament...6 pm- 6am...prime time for pop Up Severe Weather. Had 1/2 tank of fuel at 6pm...FULL TANK at 7:34 PM lol Was able to Dive and wade around enough to recover Every Rod/Reel and Tackle Box that was washed out. Now to use Trolling Motor to at least get us headed back to Launch Ramp...We Made it back.hehehe We came in Second🤣🤣 I know...trolling is TABOO in Bass tournaments....they let it slide. "A mile and a Quarter...on Trolling Motor, made it back in time....FORGIVEN! "What you got?" This was when they learned I had 2 back-up batteries 🤣🤣 Thank YOU, for the memory catalyst!!! I needed this memories

[@CptSpears007]

The crew are so young yet so professional and well trained. I’m more impressed by the crew than the boat.

[@Ru77ian]

@Spin Lock and without the highly trained operators the boat would be a buoy

[@Thrillowatt]

@Spin Lock I mean the people probably took at least 17 years to be developed as well

[@cracklingvoice]

Something that the USCG does very well is to invest more into people than equipment. A very well-trained group of people can work wonders with mediocre equipment, while a poorly-trained group won't be able to do much of anything with even the best equipment that money can buy. I wasn't a Coastie, but have known a few.

[@tlblein123]

@Spin Lock Whats your point? These Coast Guardsmen and their training and drive are very impressive and worthy of admiration.

[@MrArkaneMage]

yip but what drives me mad is when they check the oil status they just pull it out and then clean it, put it back in. you have to put it back out after you cleaned it to check for status but okay xD as a mechatronic im very offended by this :D

[@BeerMe831]

I love the level of knowledge these guys n gals have despite being lower ranks. That MK3 knew everything about that boat, when I was in the Navy we never expected that level of knowledge from a 3rd class. Awesome work done by these guys, I'm happy these are the people we have watching over our coastlines.

[@basteagui]

right now this job is probably more hazardous than military because they are policing the waters in the middle of a influx of illegal migratory actions and the traffic of substances. they probably get into firefights a bunch

[@freeclimb5487]

There is a reason the Coast Guard has the highest entrance standards of all the services.

[@JoelRipke]

"more interested in the chat with the Coasties" was a brilliant description of that video conclusion

[@jonnym4923]

I just loved that whole sequence. "Out for a nice stroll ... unfortunately, he's loaded down with drugs"

[@apersunthathasaridiculousl1890]

@@jonnym4923 :(

[@geak78]

@@Dak3 c'mon... whatever your stance on the military, it has some very cool tech and good people. Destin has always liked learning things with good people. Nothing has changed.

[@androiduberalles]

@@Dak3 yeah I really hope my country is unprotected. I dream about that at night. /S

[@blindleader42]

So the Response Boat - Medium not only does speedy rescues, it also caries "icebreakers" to facilitate conversations with individuals who are uninterested in conversation.

[@nicolasdominguez1890]

All this high budget documentals out there, but i love dustin’s series the most. How he shares that enthusiasm and explains everything so clearly ❤️

[@aerosaaber]

Its the genuine "OMG thats amazing" you felt as a kid. he necer lost it, he just goes somewhere new to learn something else and say "OMG thats amazing"

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

👀👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 💖✌

[@pandaguan]

High budget documentaries are usually driven by the sponsors, while Destin is driven by his enthusiasm.

[@Wustenfuchs109]

Due to his enthusiasm, we as viewers get to appreciate the things we take for granted. "Oh, a boat, a big deal", but then you get an inside look into it and all the systems and possibilities... and then it hits you, 300 years of engineering development, physics and math just to get that "regular boat". And he does that with all other things we usually take for granted and don't think about while they work as we want them to. We tie extreme engineering to some megaprojects and what now... yet we have it present in even the most "simple", every day objects and machines. And that right there is what makes Destin's videos so good and important - it makes you appreciate the every day things more. So that "ordinary boat" is never again just a boat to you - it is an engineering and scientific feast for eyes (and other senses).

[@aerosaaber]

@@pandaguanagreed!

[@durandal4546]

The way that thing snarled off as they went off on their mission. Absolutely impressive machine AND crew. Wish them the best.

[@Battlenude]

Well i used to pilot what we call FBF(otherwise known as Multipurpose vessel) in our National Navy Guard. The one difference was we had a traditional sterring wheel instead of two sticks for control the yaw of the shields. That way you could have one hand on trottles/shield up nd down(right hand side) and one hand on bucket(or shield as we called it). We also had those small Hydro flap spoilers we could control, as separate swithes on the left hand side. Getting all these to work on two sticks is cool, but there are bound to be drawbacks. Such as reduced control in rough Sea. In which the steering wheel adds to cushion the waves beating down the front. This was two decades ago. The design was the exact same. Our Army used the CB-90 which is a little different but has much of the same capability

[@edjarrett3164]

As a pilot, I’m so impressed with the explanation of how the boat works. The young crew was totally engaged in professional efforts from preinspections to actual cruising for purpose. The demos were also awesome and illustrative of how they are able to apply their skills to real life scenarios. I also impressed by how immaculately clean their equipment/engineering spaces were. This would be my expectation in any aircraft I fly. Well done.

[@Mrgunsngear]

that steering system is very cool...

[@Jdowling357]

Hey, cool to see you here! Love your content man!

[@imadeanaccounttocomment7800]

Another thing about jets is that it can operate in very shallow water like around half a meter, although the con is that at slow speeds they are basically impossible to steer .

[@Ja2808R]

What do you think they used to neutralize the outboards?

[@AndrewFromNewHampshire]

The ability to move the boat sideways is next level!

[@M4TT4TT4CK]

The mere thought of programming that gives me a headache

[@spartanjohn1178]

One of my favorite things about these videos is Destin's genuine interest and excitement about every little thing and how well it carries over to the other people featured. You can tell they enjoy what they do and are really happy to talk about it when given the chance. Infectious enthusiasm. Thank you for letting us ride along on your adventures and get smarter every day!

[@NeroNyte]

That was so cool to see how quickly they could switch from casually teaching someone about the boat, to full speed rescue mode

[@jeffreypierson2064]

I noticed it earlier, when they pulled out the BECCE and ran the simulation. Suddenly there were orders and acknowledgements.

[@Ezekiel903]

that's their job man!

[@xandork1276]

Semper paratus = always ready

[@ravenmiller6376]

I love how when explaining how all the propulsion and the movement of the boat works, the more Destin got into it he began sounding like a kid trying to explain something they find really awesome to their parents. Keep it up Destin!

[@masoncarrier210]

10:23 Dustin asked if Justin is getting the boat ready for him his reply is “ for the crew?” I love the attitude in the coast guard

[@Babararoot55]

Mason 🎈

[@michaelpipkin9942]

You're taking us to places most of us can't go. Thank you!!!!

[@AGPullen]

This series is so freaking cool for me because my dad served in the Coast Guard in Cape Cod for a long time and received a few medals for his service and rescues. He was a rescuer who jumped from the helicopter and the one he jumped from is in the Pima Air and Space museum now. Hearing his stories abut his experience in the CG is so cool and getting to see these Deep Dives just makes it that much cooler! Thank you for all the awesome content Destin! I can't wait to see the rest of this series!

[@chefgiovanni]

I was on one of these USCG Tug Boats before. Very cool experience.

[@terencedodson9131]

Your dad is a hero. Thank you. I know you are proud to call him your father.

[@projectdelta50]

Hope that's part of the series.

[@michael-m]

Thank both your father and family for their service. Does/has he ever shared any stories or memories?

[@AGPullen]

@@michael-m He's shared many with my brothers and I. Maybe some day I'll see if I can get them on video to share with the world.

[@coolthought8456]

I think the boat trimming has been somewhat understated. I was in awe when I see the coast guard boat was going really flat while the smuggler boat bouncing off the waves. My guess there should be an automatic trimming constantly adjusting the trim to maintain the boat going flat while going really fast. Those coast guards are really passionate about their job.

[@brianargo4595]

I think it's more the difference in hullform. Difference between a planing hull and semi-displacement.

[@alanroy5629]

The boat pulling away from the dock on a rescue at full speed was impressive.

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

👀👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 💖✌

[@noahbohl2127]

As someone who is about to turn 20, learning about all of these impressive men and women from my generation is amazing. It’s so impressive how prepared they were, they went from casual demonstrations and talk to ready to go in seconds. I do volunteer search and rescue and I hope that I can help people the same way these men and women do.

[@RBarnett421]

Look into becoming a SAR tech, coolest and most badass folks around, you'll find your calling.

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

👀👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 💖✌

[@johnusas2870]

Keep doing the search and rescue my man every little bit helps. It really does put it in perspective. I myself look at it when I turned 20 I became a team leader in charge and care of three other soldiers and tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars in equipment and sent half way around the world; while my friends from highschool were sitting in a lecture bored out of their minds. I love how he pointed out how much responsibility these coasties have at such a young age.

[@dale7860]

Amen to Coasties with responsibility. I guarded Pres Nixon when I was 18. God bless you, your service AND your family

[@marccole211]

Coast Guard is hiring. Door is open if you want to do these missions yourself.

[@zounds010]

Watching this, it hit me: I get to do this for a living. I'm a technical writer; my job is to write user manuals. Companies contract us to write the user manuals for their products. So I get to visit them, see what they're building and examine everything in detail the way Destin's doing, then translate all of that into a user manual for whoever buys those products. This ranges from consumer produces everyone has in their home, to the giant machines used to create those consumer products, and everything in between.

[@Studio23Media]

Oh my god why did nobody tell me that was a career option??? That sounds incredible!

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

That's a good job. Getting smarter every day, for a living.

[@7123]

You can't be very good at your job then... Surprised Mr Wile E. Coyote has yet to sue you... xD Joking of course, sounds fun.

[@kindlin]

@@7123 That is one of the most ironic names to posts I've seen, at least, to my childhood self.

[@zounds010]

@@7123 We still supply mr. Coyote, but he has to sign a liability waiver...

[@Kafen8d]

"Quit making fun of me Justin!!!" That had me laughing so hard. I love it when Destin meets someone whose teaching matches his excitement to learn.

[@seansky2721]

Deston and I are the same sort of geek. I'm senior to him by a few years. Never stop learning! Enthusiasm is contagious. You never know who you may inspire!

[@kaboomer13]

I can't imagine how desperately Destin wanted to go with them! I wanted him to go too!

[@MeiraV-]

yes, THIS.

[@Mike__B]

I'd love to see a version of COPS with these Coast Guard people on that boat.

[@Babararoot55]

@@Mike__B Mike 😊

[@GregoryHarris-ym1qz]

@@Mike__B ♫ Bad boats, bad boats! What 'cha gonna do? what' cha gonna do when the "Coasties" come for you? ... ♪

[@aerosaaber]

@@Mike__B theyv'e done at least one season like this somewhere

[@2stepinfool]

I'm ex-US Coast Guard, 1974-79. 5 and 1/2 years of the very best time in my life. I was a Boatswain Mate, and search and rescue boat coxswain. I'm glad to see the improvements they've made to the boats. I drove a 30ftr, 40ftr 44 MLB and a 32ft Port and Waterway Safety boat. I was in 2 SAR (Search And Rescue) Stations in Michigan and Capt. of the Port New Orleans. The jobs in the Coast Guard come with all the excitement you can stand. Also you must remember, The Coast Guard is the ONLY service, that has a job in Peace Time, we were not sitting around waiting for a war to break out! (hehe) We did more with nothing, then any other organization did with all the resources in the world. And we got the job done. Proud of these guys and gals, very proud. Thanks for showcasing the USCG!!!

[@seanu5794]

As a former USN vet, props to my brothers and sisters in the Coast Guard....the rivalry is fun, but the respect is real! That RBM looks like it would be a sweet ride, and the folks onboard do her proud! Keep these videos coming!

[@JosephCornishV]

I appreciate Destin doing these videos. As a civilian videographer, he's granted exclusive access to places and things normal people aren't. I'm excited about engineering and these exclusive videos help to explain practical engineering design concepts. Keep up the good work Destin!

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

"You've got rudimentary kitchen type facilities" It's nice how even outside Kitchen Nightmares, Chef Mike is still working and has important tasks to do to help the Coast Guard protect this country. What a dedicated hero

[@cavejohnson2075]

All my homies love Chef Mike

[@meatykyun5981]

ah yes, Culinary Specialist Mike Wattzaosky

[@ThRoWBaCkTeXaS]

IT'S FOOKIN RAAAAAAAW - Chef Ramsey being rescued.

[@mikeycoop66]

That is high class compared the 41 ft UTB that this boat was the replacement for or the 47 ft MLB. I have had many a spam sandwich cooked on the engine block of the UTB (nestled between the aftercooler and the cylinder heads) because that was the only source of heat to cook on. When I was active (98-06) I carried an MRE in my boat bag so that I would have food. I would have killed for an ice chest and a microwave.

[@djarc9]

I'd hang with that crew for a day just to hear their stories. Their passion is definitely inspiring ❤️

[@BillW-NJ]

The crew looks well trained and are clearly prepared when called on to take action. Given the performance of the boat, he simplicity of the mechanicals is really impressive! Thanks for sharing!

[@scotthaddad563]

About Kiwico, I am 65 years old and as a kid I had a great thirst for knowledge. The resources available to me were Dry and Boring! Thanks for finally coming up with projects more exciting than perusing the encyclopedia or playing with Tinker Toys. I am so envious of kids today and hope they avail themselves of these magical and important resources. And thanks Destin for doing what you do!

[@williamcarter8122]

As an Air Traffic Controller in the USAF, I'm honored we were even mentioned in this video. We can take some rivalry

[@ImplodedAtom]

*chair force 😉

[@NeilDorgan]

As a civil air traffic controller (not in the US), I get Ortiz. As a teenager, my dream job was flying Irish Coast Guard helicopters. I got waylaid on my way, but I figure working with them every day is close enough, and probably a better fit for me after all. Nevertheless, I totally get that actually interacting with casualties and getting that feeling of directly helping is extremely fulfilling.

[@northwoodsyankee3528]

I don't know who the AF picks on. Space Force now?

[@AnnaNicole.]

@@northwoodsyankee3528 Everyone makes fun of the USSF, but we usually picked on the Army. :P

[@Nixontheman]

@@AnnaNicole. doesn’t the Army have more plAnes than the Air Force? 🫢

[@baomao7243]

26:42 Watching that departure shows the massive power out of those engines. Wow.

[@Aaron.Reichert]

That was nuts

[@glenparker234]

Your series makes me feel archaic. My first vessel was a 95 footer out of Newport Beach, then a converted seaplane tender out of Boston. After a year on 82 footers in Nam, I finished up on a shore station in Atlantic City. Almost everything we had back in those days, except for the smaller patrol boats, were navy handle-me-downs. Watching your shows make me want to be back in, again.

[@kevinmilies8139]

Hello Glen, how’re you doing?

[@keithmilliken5373]

I was on the Yakona WAT 168 in the mouth of the Columbia River in ‘65. A small boat came down river from Tongue Point and I was granted a ride. Out at the mouth, those rascals powered up on a big wave, hard left rudder and over we went with 52,000 pounds of boat against my fet

[@ttchmp]

Very impressive how knowledgeable all of them were on the platform they are assigned too. All those checks to ensure that boat is running smooth is a comforting thing knowing the US coast guard is so squared away

[@fishmonger7020]

Bro if you had NASA designing your stuff, all the time in the world, and other peoples endless money then you’d be squared away too. They’ve got nothing to do all day except maintenance. There’s a reason those boats look brand new. Free labor and nothing to do

[@m5wm6w]

Love that of the all the cool technology on the boat, a spotlight you can control remotely and a camera pointed at the engine bay got Destin the most excited lol

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

👀👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 💖✌

[@slyaspie4934]

Destin - "what you got a camera in the engine bay, that's legit" Coastguards all thinking - "nerd" Lol it's contagious how excited and clearly into it Destin gets, even about the little things, brilliant stuff, I'd be nerding out as well if doing this

[@uncletiggermclaren7592]

3/4s of the private yachts I do maintenance on have cameras in the engine "bay". Most all of them have cameras looking down the anchor chain, and looking out the stern under the boarding platforms as well as all the obvious cameras that watch the companionways and the main all weather ones on the roof.

[@jackblah5842]

Given how everyone has cameras EVERYWHERE today it struck me as odd that on this bad *ss boat he found an engine monitor exciting. :D

[@Shinkajo]

It's just a camera lol, don't see what the fuss is about

[@justforever96]

Would be weird if they didn't have one, they have been putting a little window in the engine room door since like 100 years ago, more, so you can't catch a glimpse of a fire starts and take action before it totally wrecks the engine, or worse, becomes uncontrollable and engulfs the entire boat.

[@iciclecold2991]

Okay, the old VCR filter with the 'rad 80s music' bit had me smiling. Also, can we appreciate the extreme marksmanship of that one Coastie who shot the outboard motor in that one segment? Cause that was AWESOME. As well as Ortiz and Muchachi. They are funny and great people.

[@Thomas-lk9ok]

Thank you for all your posts!! as a German citizen living in Canada I have seen and actually participated in the global "distrust" of America because of American foreign policy and such. BUT living in the US for 20 years, I realize that the people there are generally the people you show in your videos! good, honest, reliable and competent, compassionate individuals! Keep up the good work and thanks again!

[@angelalewis3645]

❤

[@BaronAnon]

I was actually surprised at how young the officers were! And the dynamic ending was actually great!

[@jordan9604]

Rant incoming. This is one of my pet peeves. We think we need old people to run the government because young people are immature. Then why is every other leader position in the entire world a young person? Sounds like some people don't want to be forgotten for doing nothing.

[@lilwhiteexpresstruck7943]

The boring old guy in the beginning was an officer lol the crew driving the boat was all enlisted folk

[@Shinkajo]

I don't think you understand what officers are

[@philipsmithers4826]

Brief aside. The average age of the crew of your ( I'm a Brit, ex Royal Navy) aircraft carriers is 19 yrs. old. That is some boat. Thank you for the video.

[@donjones4719]

Most of us struggle with the age perception. Lead roles in war movies go to experienced actors, maybe late 20s early 30s. The famous WW2 movies used even older actors. It's hard to remember that hordes of B-17s were flown by 22-24 y/o pilots with 18 y/o gunners.

[@BrickNewton]

The Jet drive was designed and built in the 50's by New Zealand inventor Bill Hamilton to reach up shallow braided rivers in the South Island of New Zealand where normal external propeller boats could not get to due to hitting the bottom.

[@nickacelvn]

Kia Kaha

[@TrebleSketch]

Oh wow, that's awesome!!!

[@pistonburner6448]

Actually he designed it as a gift to his wife to make up for his...lack of equipment and skills. His wife kept wanting more and more powerful jets into the bathtub when he realised that he could use them to move a boat. He downsized the device a lot and put one on a 40-foot boat and it immediately went 30 knots instead of the 20 knots it went on propellers.

[@fuflang]

My experience in the Coast Guard has only been on cutters so far but I've been sent on temporary duty to a small boat station in between training schools while my ship is underway. I got to take a ride on the 45' RBM today and do a couple boardings. The thing maneuvers just like a wheeled vehicle that can rotate it's wheels 90 degrees and is pretty fast. Amazing for such a large boat! By the way Destin, my offer to have you come aboard a cutter still stands! The cutter fleet doesn't get the spotlight half as often as small boat stations or air stations but maintaining our cold war era ships is quite the task! I'm sure you'd be amazed at the work we do to keep them afloat and the missions we can accomplish with them!

[@JK360noscope]

Get this man a smarter day, one of these days!

[@farmhousebbq473]

I’m a 45 coxswain and it’s an absolute beast

[@jefferyrightmire9520]

That reminds me of when my son was in the Navy. Young faces doing giant jobs and doing them very well. So great to see.

[@explodabat]

This technology is incredible to see in action, and the enthusiasm between both Destin and the crew when breaking down how everything worked made it all the more intriguing. And what a send off with that call they responded to; the crew instantly switched into action to do what they do best.

[@wretchedslippage3255]

"Do you love this" "Yeah I love this" was the best part of this video. A man working what he loves never works a day. Perfect and I respect it.

[@scottfw7169]

Truth, there is great truth in that.

[@GodlikeIridium]

I love that both the mechanic as well as the captain showed Destin the "Lazarette" and all the stearing mechanics! They really love their job. And the tech, as Destin does too :D

[@herc1305]

The people piloting the boat are mechanics. The mechanic also pilot the boat. Depends if you are on duty/ready crew or slotted for training. Was USCG on C130's. We don't have people that only fix and people that only flies (other than officers). You fix and you fly.

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

👀👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 💖✌

[@arontsang]

The cox(swain), not a captain. That there is a boat, not a ship.

[@bradyconine]

Hey Destin. I’m an field service engineer for a medical imaging manufacturer. Seeing your excitement to learn how these boats work reminds me of how I feel about my job. A Smarter Everyday series on how CT scanners, MRI magnets, Cardiac Cath Labs, etc, work would truly wow you and all your viewers. Food for thought!

[@AnonyMous-pi9zm]

I do repair lab repair for cell tower equipment, and I could see a great series about my field as well. I love the excitement of always being able to learn something new at my job. From steerable radiation patterns, to changes of cell size with new generations, from power supplies to remote radio heads to antennas, to the repair supply chain itself, the people who climb the tower to the people who repair the electronics like me, there's lots of great engineering, and lots of great people to be found who make it work everyday.

[@mostlyvoid.partiallystars]

@@AnonyMous-pi9zmyes to both of these, please!

[@apersunthathasaridiculousl1890]

i love how he’s doing these documentaries about impressive stuff and people that we kinda just don’t mind, good job destin

[@dwrabauke]

It is truly amazing how 5 words can make your day. "Hey what's up, I'm Destin" And I know that my my afternoon will be better, there will be a great video to watch and new things to learn. Also, the end was awesome. Quite the hero ending, the only thing missing was the sunset.

[@patrickdrew4891]

Great video. I worked for the manufacturer of the RBS for about 12 years and look back fondly at that time in my life. Much of our staff were ex-"Coasties". They were among the most dedicated and well intentioned people I've ever had the pleasure of working with. We supplied many varieties of workboats to various govt. agencies including jet boats of similar size and purpose. We actually had a couple minor injuries while doing "bucket stops". You can literally go from full speed to stop in a little over a boat length. I could go on for hours about the "adventures" we experienced producing these vessels but just wanted to give a big shout-out to all the Coasties out there putting themselves at risk performing important and life-saving work.

[@Tclans]

Wow! That moment they drove away really struck a nerve with me. I teared up instantly... knowing they are off saving human souls. 💪🏼❤️

[@jwrath7]

Me too, especially combined with Destin not getting to say a proper goodbye and the emotion he clearly had for not getting to go with them.

[@dmk0210]

Amen. God speed and good hunting to all the brave Coasties out there.

[@jsmalls3886]

Great crew! While they definitely can/do save lives, they can NOT save souls. Only God All Mighty can do that.

[@MrWoohoo]

I wish the video included whether or not they found the guy.

[@Ricklyplinth]

@@jsmalls3886 wow i hope she sees this bro, definetely get a big ol godjob when she does!!

[@skinnyflea2628]

Man that ending was so cool, when the boat took off. Wait the whole video is awesome. Always a good day when Destin posts! Thanks.

[@nickacelvn]

28:50 I have a lot of admiration for someone who puts their life on the line to help people like those in the Coastguard.

[@mrnine324]

Thank you Destin for bringing some exposure to what the Coast Guard does and all the incredible tools they have at their disposal. As a current and career Army soldier who has once in my past made fun of the Coast Guard, I'm sorry for making fun of yall. I now have a newfound sense of respect for yall. You are still my brothers and sisters in arms, thank you for your service!

[@dsmt8703]

I like how you ask them for answers you probably know and permission on what you do taking awkwardness away from them on these videos. Thank you Destin for these looks into our military.

[@cameramanmike]

I would love to know the amount of force that is exerted on the buckets when dropped at full speed🤯

[@northwoodsyankee3528]

I was wondering that too. That's a lot of weight to stop.

[@simon-pierregagnon3663]

Must be huge! They seem to be made of thick cast iron, this kind of give an idea of how much force is applied here

[@22TwentyTwo]

I also wonder how much wear and tear they get every time they use the buckets and how often they gave to replace them

[@AbbStar1989]

Yeah. Points of failure? That's a LOT of mass to stop so quickly. Stuff's gonna break.

[@Studio23Media]

There are racing jet boats that operate the same way, and if you drop the buckets at high speed (which can easily be 70+ mph) you will tear the boat apart and it will send the driver flying 20yds forward. So yeah, I'm incredibly impressed that this thing can just casually pull that move. 🤣

[@wartowne]

The USCG rocks!!! What a great bunch of sailors at Station Destin! Semper Paratus! I remember doing PR ops back in 1997 at Station Ponce over on the east coast. You did a fantastic job of highlighting small boat ops. Thanks so much! From a former BM2 coxswain of the long retired 41UTB 41397

[@lxchie8137]

I'm from New Zealand, I surprised with how excited he is over the jet drives. You get out to your local lake here and there's jet boats everywhere... in the summer of course.

[@joshduthie3401]

Of course, it was invented here too.

[@Donkor640]

I spent 25 years in the USCG and this is still exciting for me. It just never gets old. (To watch) I’m very happy to be a civilian again. 😂 Great job! Semper Paratus!

[@alabamacoastie6924]

Back at you my brother!

[@leocy5060]

@@alabamacoastie6924 sweet home alabama

[@artcove]

Thank you for your service!

[@dandkproductions7285]

SALUTE YOU CHIEF as a uscg mil contractor an honor serving with you ! AR13

[@cmdrglass5096]

Great to see how far the Hamilton Jet system from New Zealand gets around the world :) I have been in Jet boats going up rivers with only 10 inch or 25 cm of water .

[@RangieNZ]

Totally (although these looked like KAMEWA units). I've got a Hamilton unit in mine. :)

[@michaelfink64]

I had a great ride in a jet boat on the Shotover River. Those things are incredibly manoeuvrable. Highly recommend it to anyone who gets the opportunity.

[@Hunter4042012]

@@RangieNZ Yes, made KAMEWA but still use the Hamilton style, not a ducted propeller.

[@R2k2]

I am impressed at so many levels... I have been a volunteer firefighter for 15 years. I became a candidate at the age of 18, and I respectfully retired from this service at the age of 33 as an engineer. I recognize the youthful enthousiasm from this team. They are as enthusiastic as a young puppy. But when it becomes serious, they can show the discipline from a sheepdog, or the fighting spirit from a pitbull. Par exemple: When dustin asks Justin at 10:21 : "Is he getting the boat ready for you"?, Justin replies, "for the CREW, yeah". CREW. Plurar.... They have been trained to work as a TEAM. And therefore, they can rely on each other, no matter what happens... Off course i've seen footage of the US coast guard bootcamp, and I know is no joke. This is where the change from a child to an adult begins. But thanks to this training program, they are prepared do to a job when they have to do it. Furthermore; I haven't passed my exam for a driver's license until I became 25 years old, but this team 'pilots' a boat at the age of 20. But it doesn't end there. They are the first aiders that comes to a scene. They MUST provide help for the needy, or show aggression towards the people who wants to do harm... I have nothing but respect for this team, or any other 'coastie' on service! Do what you love, and love what you do. Thank you @SmarterEveryDay for sharing this footage! P.S., hearing that diesel baby start at 9:16, made my hart skip a beat!

[@FireflyAereids]

Oh wooooww, as a boater, this is so detailed with engine checks, engine startup procedure, it's such a pleasure to watch!!

[@nadiamalen]

How is it that I get emotional in EVERY single one of the videos of this series? Amazing video, amazing to see the hard work and dedication of these phenomenal young men and women. Thanks for yet another great video!

[@Van-Leo]

"this guy has been staring at our engine for 30 minutes, what do we do?" "just say someone capsized, he will think its a good outro for his video"

[@scalestuff]

Destin, Thanks so much for this video! I'm building a 1:25 radio control model of this boat. Your information was not only SO informative, it increased my excitement to get the model finished and out on the water.

[@DWSOutdoors]

I feel like you found the Coast Guard version of your younger self and that is awesome!

[@kilhattrick]

I appreciate you and your work. As a Coastie who served in SAR, I also did a tour in Attu, Alaska. That island is repleat with an interesting history. The Japanese fought there in WW2, before it was U.S. soul. We had the only C-130 to crash was on that island in the 80's, and we could hike to the wreckage in the early 2000s. While I was stationed there an E-1 survivor came back to visit the crash site as a Master Chief. We anually hosted the daughter of the fallen Japanese Colonel who is buried there. These are just surface scratchers. Not requesting a video, but I think you would appreciate the subject matter. Thanks again for your work.

[@KingOfKings34]

In my country we have much faster boats for this role (Onuk MRTP series) Would you agree that having such boats would increase mission efficiency for your unit? You could get to crash sites much quicker.

[@kilhattrick]

@@KingOfKings34 faster than a helicopter?

[@KingOfKings34]

@@kilhattrick 60-70 knots. About %50 faster than american ships, with good seakeeping. And hey, if you can do everything with helicopters, what's the point of having response boats?

[@kilhattrick]

@@KingOfKings34 because you can't do everything with helicopters. Just like you can't do everything with small boats. Some are flat bottom for shallows swamps. RHIBs for SAR and LE. 41' for firefighting, and so on. Many arrows in the quiver, for many missions.

[@jerrymiller276]

I think you should suggest this to The History Guy. It would make an interesting episode.

[@Brix_H]

Thank you for letting me recall fond memories back when I was serving in Singapore's Police Coast Guard during my National Service days. I had the privilege on actually helming their 18m jet boat. Loved those boats and yes we did plenty of weird stuffs with those jet boats too

[@dustyc324]

I saw one of these boats in the Detroit River. Something about the way it turned and took off had me curious. This explains it. I've seen them plenty of times, the one time I witnessed a funky turn made me curious. I also didn't notice any outboards. These things are awesome.

[@rfldss89]

9:30 it makes perfect sense now that I think about it, but in my head I never imagined boat engines sounding like a semi truck lol

[@viniciusferrari2653]

I simply love the boat's braking system. Reverse the thrust direction and create an instantaneous opposite force with the same intensity of the forward thrust in just the flick of a wrist. Absolutely incredible stuff.

[@martyb3783]

I was on a 270' cutter and had similar capabilities, though we did it by reversing the pitch on the screws.

[@viniciusferrari2653]

@@martyb3783 that's awesome man do you care to explain further?

[@backroadbeetle4781]

He didn't get to show it but it can do a J-turn, a complete 180 at max speed. It's really fun (this was my experience on the earlier variant called the 42).

[@viniciusferrari2653]

@@backroadbeetle4781 how come? which bucket configuration you had to use in order for this to work?

[@backroadbeetle4781]

@@viniciusferrari2653 no idea why he didn't show it. Full left stick and then 1/4 in the turn full right buckets down; flip the directions for a right spin. It's a great maneuver to drop off or pick people up, it allows you to face the direction you need to leave at (only knew two Coxswains that could do it, I did a slow version once 🤣).

[@Trooper6190]

Love seeing training kick in. A persons mindset going from teacher/mentor to straight business is always cool to see

[@lruss2004]

I was just in Rocket City over the weekend, and heard someone talk, and their distinct local accent IMMEDIATELY reminded me of you, Destin. Because I never creeped you before, I never bothered to look up where exactly you were from. I still immediately put it together... Destin.. Rocket Scientist... Accent.. Alabama fan.. Rocket City... ahhhh.. Got it. :)

[@edgaralicea3548]

Man I'm right now in the process of enlisting with the Navy. Man your videos of the Coast Guard are wanting me to switch branches. Looks like your actually doing something productive.

[@michaelbrown3037]

follow thru and consider a lateral transfer when your tour is up

[@edgaralicea3548]

@@michaelbrown3037 That's what I think of doing.

[@mccune4998]

While going through bootcamp back in 1986 we had prior enlisted from every branch except for the Air Force. Most had done 4 to 6 years before joining the Coast Guard. At least you are enlisting. Good luck and enjoy your time.

[@AdamHowellProvo]

Destin, I love this series! It has immensely increased my respect for the Coast Guard. The crews you have worked with are great examples of how I want our country presented to the world. I wonder if guards in other countries look at these videos and think "We need to get our act together!" I was never one to belittle the Coast Guard. But when others would, I would laugh along. Now if they are teased around me, I'm gonna stick up for them instead.

[@Ubajoo_]

Not sure you will see this Destin, but thank you from the bottom of my heart for this video. It genuinely brought a smile to my face for the whole video. I have been following your channel for years now and cannot thank you enough for the awesome content I get to watch with my kids and learn with them. Keep doing what you obviously love doing!

[@claykalmar8131]

That boat, the people crewing it, and the work they do looks awesome! Looks real similar to Fire/EMS that I volunteer in, just in a different environment. All about training with your procedures and equipment and team, being situationally aware, and ready to respond to help those in need. Great video and series!

[@sqlevolicious]

The real heroes of our nation are firefighters, EMT, and the USCG.

[@fishmonger7020]

Except rather than helping people you mostly give tickets for not having the right sticker

[@Angarsk100]

Destin can really make me feel like I'm some kind of engineer who actually understands what they're talking about. Gotta love this channel. ...And, that's an awesome crew!

[@williamwood5783]

45 years ago, I loved going out on 40 and 44 footers. I went to Curtis Bay to pick up two new 41s, our first enclosed cabin utility boats. It's amazing how the performance. technology and comfort have increased. I am still reflect on the best five years of my life. Proud to see that our young people are representing the Coast Guard in such an excellent, professional manner! BZ!

[@travspumplife]

When he asked him do you love this and the Coast Guard dudes response was so real and genuine. I am the same way when ppl ask me about my job I love it and appreciate it alot

[@John-jc1ig]

I am a US Coast Guard disabled veteran who lives in Clanton Alabama. I have watched every Coast Guard video on KZbin and yours are definitely the best and I appreciate the quality of content.

[@rklauco]

Seriously, the machine is almost as amazing as the crew operating it. Amazing technology, amazing people. Thanks for this video, makes me feel better for the people out there on the sea with people like this watching over them.

[@iamie153]

Hello Destin, as always another great video. You may already know this but the jet boats were invented in New Zealand to be used on rivers. If you want to see some crazy driving search KZbin for Jet Boat Racing in NZ.

[@andrewberg9611]

We were using them in the rivers in Vietnam too

[@johnnewson8287]

@@andrewberg9611 They were invented in the '50's in New Zealand. The propulsion systems are officially Hamilton Jets, named after the inventor.

[@theJasta]

Kiwi ingenuity!

[@SeamusHilleary]

As a coast guard kid, I really appreciate you doing this series. I’ve personally been on the rbm, rbs, 47’ motor lifeboat, mh65 (helicopter), and C130

[@steveb4517]

Destin, Always fun watching you 'discover' new things. I appreciate the enthusiasm and the level of coverage. As a note: Jet-Drive is to prop/rudder in boats just like Vectored thrust is to static engine/rudder controls in planes. The directed force vectoring provides amazing maneuverability.

[@fematrailers7439]

As I wrap up a 20 year career in the CG I continue to be amazed each day by the enthusiasm and professionalism of my Shipmates. BZ Station Destin!!!!!!!

[@natewasserman2559]

Amazing video! I had the chance to ride along on one a few years ago and it was incredible. The power of the boat is beyond impressive as well as those operating it! Love the USCG. Also, who watches a video like this and dislikes it?? I don't know how you can view this and be like "ehhh not a good video." Destin never ceases to teach and pass on his excitement for learning.

[@TheOttr]

I absolutely love this. These are my local coast guard which are keeping us safe out in the Destin area. On occasion if gone fishing from one of their jetties. Thank yall for what yall do.

[@ATAP...AnotherTime]

I wish there where more channels like this one. Amazing information, interesting layout-editing, just good stuff.

[@GLHerzberg]

Hey Destin, would you be interested in interviewing the elder statesman behind the Foundation for Coast Guard History to learn more about the efforts to preserve and highlight the USCG's 232 year history?

[@backroadbeetle4781]

Don't forget the Pendleton Rescue if he agrees 😁. I helped preserve the 36500 while in the CG, love the story.