A Sinking Boat and Some Not so Civil People | 18ft Four Winns

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Florida Gulf Coast Marine Services

Florida Gulf Coast Marine Services

9 ай бұрын

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🌊 Join me on this riveting journey as a towboat operator! What started as a routine tow to the boat ramp took an unexpected turn when I arrived to find a boat in distress, taking on water! 😲
🚤 In this video, you'll witness the real-life challenges and adrenaline-pumping moments that come with being a towboat operator. I'll take you through the whole process, from the initial call to the heart-pounding rescue on the water.
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@richielittlewood867
@richielittlewood867 9 ай бұрын
Always carry spare drain plugs One in car One in boat And of course, one in the the hole 😅😅😅
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 9 ай бұрын
Lol 😂 Definitely a good mindset to have! Although, the one in the car doesn't do you any good after you leave the ramp and realize you're sinking 😂
@richielittlewood867
@richielittlewood867 4 ай бұрын
Great job men !!!
@perbilse573
@perbilse573 7 ай бұрын
"witness the real-life challenges and adrenaline-pumping moments" ... Damn right, I was at the edge of my seat until you got the pump in! 😂 Great videos, love boats.
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 7 ай бұрын
Haha! Thanks Perbilse!
@bobsquatchwuzhere6347
@bobsquatchwuzhere6347 9 ай бұрын
I would say that it was probably a missing plug.... I've seen it a few times. Helped a guy out by giving him my spare plug. Once I put it in for him, his bilge pump did the rest.
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 9 ай бұрын
You'd be correct! I was told it had a plug in it...but either Betsy was mistaken or didn't want to admit she didn't have it in 🤦‍♂️ Good on you for helping a fellow in need! I'm sure he appreciated that!
@denialphasebitcoin5639
@denialphasebitcoin5639 6 ай бұрын
The drive or shifter bellows
@vancity2349
@vancity2349 9 ай бұрын
Thanks sharing what a different tow would like and some the crazy people you come across. By the maybe I missed it but didnt hear the tow cost. Love the idots at the boat ramp, I know that one well...lol. Yes a lapel might would be great!
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 9 ай бұрын
I purposely didn't state the cost in the video because it was a special rate. If someone heard that rate and then we go and quote our normal rate, they wouldn't be very happy
@DumbGoogle-yz9cr
@DumbGoogle-yz9cr Ай бұрын
Missing plug, ive seen guys ram a small branch into the hole to get them back to dock before and we have those impatient people everywhere. Here in the uk at the marina where im moored (i always help out boat moves) we were craning in two boats into to slipway and we were forced to put them in the order they where on the hard standing (no room to move the crane around the first boat) the first boat went in (a 70ft widebeam narrowboat) and then pulled it to the end of the slipway to make room for the second. In an hour both boats in the water and the owner of the second boat wants to leave, we have no key for the widebeam to drive it out the slipway (owner on his way) he starts getting irrate we end up pulling the widebeam out by hand 3 guys on ropes me on the widebeam keeping it from hitting other boats (there is a 3-4 knot flow on the river) we pull it as far as we dare and let the irrate guy out he has a few feet of clearance to get through so i sat on the front of the widebeam to protect the widebeam and guide him out as he passes i have to push his stern over as he was about to hit the widebeam with my feet (on his rub rails) and he swears at me to keep my feet off his varish to which i reply better my feet than this steel bow! And with him gone we fight the river flow to get the boat back in the slipway and the guy saved probably half an hour by being an ass
@advancedusvsystems6255
@advancedusvsystems6255 9 ай бұрын
My first guess was drain plug.
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 9 ай бұрын
Than that was a good guess!
@DomThatDubstep
@DomThatDubstep Ай бұрын
Imagine trying to dock there when there's already a trailer backed into the water. What were they going to do?
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO Ай бұрын
Exactly!
@briantaylor3133
@briantaylor3133 9 ай бұрын
Nice job.
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 9 ай бұрын
Thanks Brian!
@silverstarflite135
@silverstarflite135 7 ай бұрын
Excellent video!
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 7 ай бұрын
Thanks Silverstar!
@gtoger
@gtoger 5 ай бұрын
That Four Winns makes a real nice little lake boat. But lake boats don't always make good salt water boats.
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 5 ай бұрын
I can't speak to four winns as a whole, but yes, freshwater boats tend to have issues here
@keithkennedy2725
@keithkennedy2725 Ай бұрын
The struggle is real…
@timothyboone5003
@timothyboone5003 Ай бұрын
Unless there’s some compelling reason not to, I’ll give up my dock space and ramp turn to a disabled vessel. I’m dumbfounded by how these other boaters reacted to your request. Is that representative of the average boater in your area?
@methridge
@methridge Ай бұрын
They did give up their spot, almost immediately. I think their initial reaction was mostly based on how the tow captain pulled up and sorta just ordered them to move.
@High-Alpha
@High-Alpha 4 ай бұрын
What is it about the boat ramp that makes people suddenly loose all common sense and courtesy?
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 4 ай бұрын
That's a really good question that I don't have an answer for
@davidkennedy3050
@davidkennedy3050 2 ай бұрын
Lots of people and congestion. Few of them know how to handle a boat, even less how to backup a trailer. High stress brings out the crazy in them.
@earth_ling
@earth_ling Ай бұрын
Because people are basically ass holes.
@CM-xi7rr
@CM-xi7rr 28 күн бұрын
@@CaptKenOwe need a study
@mschaffle
@mschaffle 28 күн бұрын
Loss of courtesy? We can split hairs, but when a random person comes up to you and says, "I need you to move out" as if they're some type of authority figure... you aren't going to respond too kindly. The issue was initiated when he basically demanded they move instead of asking politely.
@robertbodell7221
@robertbodell7221 6 ай бұрын
I grew up around longboat pass during the 60's
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 6 ай бұрын
I bet it looks a lot different now than it did back then
@boatnz5374
@boatnz5374 Ай бұрын
I guessed drain plug only because I've done it myself 🤦‍♂, but at least I realised as soon as I returned from parking the trailer, I just put the plug in & switched the bilge pump on.
@craigroberson8757
@craigroberson8757 9 ай бұрын
Did they have dead batteries that made the bilge pump inoperative? Were they taking on more than the pump could keep up with?
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 9 ай бұрын
Not really sure on this one. Usually, it's taking on water, bilge pump keeps up until it drains the battery, and then it sinks
@dirtrocket9
@dirtrocket9 8 ай бұрын
U switched boats. What happened to the new one u were using b4 ?
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 8 ай бұрын
The videos aren't in order, but this is the new boat
@DriveWayMafia
@DriveWayMafia 9 күн бұрын
Always the bay liners
@iceman9549
@iceman9549 5 ай бұрын
Great job captain! You weren’t being an ass that costumer was. Either you want it done or not 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 5 ай бұрын
Thanks Iceman! That was kinda my thinking...especially since we had just been approved to do the job
@markkask4427
@markkask4427 6 ай бұрын
Always difficult waiting around for people to make up there mind, guess they fell you have nothing better to do
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 6 ай бұрын
I usually don't mind since most of the jobs I get paid by the hour. This job was a flat rate and I had other jobs lined up after this one
@althomas189
@althomas189 12 сағат бұрын
They should immediately realize you had to get in there quickly with a sinking boat but they should have offered you assistance if you need it or not. Those are kind of that would be quick to blame others if it happened to them
@Markb8608
@Markb8608 5 ай бұрын
People can be so discourteous. They didn't know had the right away.
@pamelaspurlin640
@pamelaspurlin640 3 ай бұрын
Well, it looks like I’m not the only one who was going to say drain plug lol
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 3 ай бұрын
Nope 😁
@RichieCat4223
@RichieCat4223 6 ай бұрын
17:51 Drain plug missing
@wilmeaux12
@wilmeaux12 9 ай бұрын
Missing drain plug?
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 9 ай бұрын
Correct!
@RugersLastResort
@RugersLastResort 12 күн бұрын
I love watching boat videos. But, I'd never own one! RUGER
@tomnorman2668
@tomnorman2668 Ай бұрын
Plug out!!!
@Animalwon
@Animalwon 2 ай бұрын
I appreciate you investing in a quality Lapel microphone but it would be much appreciated if you could turn on the CLOSED CAPTIONS or type in your own so those who are interested can follow along in your conversations with people.
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 2 ай бұрын
The captions are auto generated by KZfaq, and it seems to be based on the clarity of the audio for when it decides to do it or not...but I actually just got a higher quality rode mic, so maybe that'll help 🤷
@Animalwon
@Animalwon 2 ай бұрын
@@CaptKenO I can see it is something performed by KZfaq but the icon itself is off on many of your videos.
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 2 ай бұрын
Yes. I believe if the audio isn't clear enough, KZfaq more or less say f%=k it and doesn't do the auto captions, and therefore there won't be an option for you to turn it on because there's nothing there
@Animalwon
@Animalwon 2 ай бұрын
@CaptKenO Thank you for clearing that up! I was led to believe, by another KZfaqr, that it was up to the zyoutuber to turn them ON, I had no idea that Google could still override that capability. In THAT case I look forward to your new addition of wireless lapel mikes.
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 2 ай бұрын
@Animalwon No problem! I think creators used to be able to turn them on and off, but KZfaq likes to control things how they see fit...so now the only options are to add your own as either a preloaded script, or to type it out as the video plays
@brianwaldo2642
@brianwaldo2642 3 ай бұрын
The drain plug mafia strikes again.
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 3 ай бұрын
Should've bought a tumbler and they would've been all set 🤣
@kennyirish5021
@kennyirish5021 9 ай бұрын
I would'nt of geussed a drain plug, But I didn't catch the back story. Noit their trailer and they will sit there and block you, Crazy
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 9 ай бұрын
Drain plug wasn't my guess either... The lady and guest on the boat were the rude ones. Luckily for me, the captain was the level headed one and moved. I don't think he said anything to me in during that whole situation
@Tachikawa5
@Tachikawa5 Ай бұрын
Boating should be relaxing and enjoyable. People should be watching out for each other and act like they care. Why are so many being rude and nasty so often?
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO Ай бұрын
Because so many people are completely incompetent, boating can be very stressful for them. I agree though. It should be fun and relaxing!
@CheezburgerBrown
@CheezburgerBrown 18 күн бұрын
I'm surprised the owner didn't just float it out into the bay without the plug in it and let it become part of the reef.
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 14 күн бұрын
Then they'd be liable for the environmental damage as well as the salvage, and that salvage rate would've been higher than what we were changing for initially
@oneofthosepeople2101
@oneofthosepeople2101 23 күн бұрын
Every job costs a different amount so it doesn’t make sense to disclose the amount for this job. My guess is people always think the rate is outrageous, so you avoid the negative comments.
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 23 күн бұрын
Yep. Both parts of that are true. If I state the cost of this job some people will think it's outrageous and I also don't want to be in the position where we quote someone a price for a job and they ask why it's more expensive than that job they saw on my channel
@oneofthosepeople2101
@oneofthosepeople2101 23 күн бұрын
@@CaptKenO keep up the great work sir✌️ Thanks for the response. Always cool talking with YT creators. 👍
@tomcole4736
@tomcole4736 2 ай бұрын
No drain plug, that would be stupid tax on the amount of the extra tow charge over a $20 plug
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 2 ай бұрын
No kidding!
@donnyeisenbacher6896
@donnyeisenbacher6896 5 ай бұрын
There is more to this I feel??
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 5 ай бұрын
More to which part???
@rex8255
@rex8255 19 күн бұрын
To be fare, the person running the boat appeared to move, despite whatever "The Mouth" said. EDIT: Never mind.
@chuckbulot6603
@chuckbulot6603 5 ай бұрын
Drain plug.
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 5 ай бұрын
Correct Chuck!
@michaelamos2336
@michaelamos2336 5 ай бұрын
Sounds like me the homeowner gave him some trash for work
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 5 ай бұрын
The boat was on a lift before, but still didn't look like it was in great condition to begin with. That being said, the guy taking possession of the boat agreed to the terms, so to him it was worth it
@danieljezek9631
@danieljezek9631 9 күн бұрын
Bottom of that boat must be gold because that is the only way it's worth anything.
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 17 сағат бұрын
lmao 🤣 It was probably worth something before it started sinking...but now, probably cost "bob" money to get rid of it
@ChrisSmith-zm7kg
@ChrisSmith-zm7kg 6 ай бұрын
Not sure what to say about those people with the attitude problem, other than they should do better.
@flyingleaf8929
@flyingleaf8929 Ай бұрын
Drain plugs????
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO Ай бұрын
Yes 🤦
@philcrase7425
@philcrase7425 Ай бұрын
Sabotage or stupidity take your pick, bad situation regardless, think I would have bailed out of that one and let it sink
@timframpton1965
@timframpton1965 8 ай бұрын
Plug missing
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 8 ай бұрын
Winner winner chicken dinner
@Kicksfascistass4783
@Kicksfascistass4783 29 күн бұрын
My dream job.
@geoffreykail9129
@geoffreykail9129 8 ай бұрын
Someone was pissed off about loosing the boat and pulled the drain pug.
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 8 ай бұрын
No one was losing a boat. "Betsy" wanted to get rid of it and seeing as she's the one who paid for it, definitely wasn't her
@patony_1288
@patony_1288 8 ай бұрын
I don't know anything about boats, But Why can't someone come up with a drain plug that acts like a CHECK-VALVE? water flows out but can't enter .
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 8 ай бұрын
We have check valves on boats in different places (usually on deck drains...the problem with them is that they can fail. I've seen those fail more often than someone forgetting to put in a drain plug. My guess is that's why we use a solid plug instead of a check valve
@patony_1288
@patony_1288 5 ай бұрын
@CaptKenO It was just a thought, Just in case you forget .
@SlurpJ
@SlurpJ 9 күн бұрын
They do make them they are popular on jet skis
@patony_1288
@patony_1288 9 күн бұрын
@@SlurpJ Those should be mandatory on all boats by the insurance company, Too many idiot boaters.
@richulmen9866
@richulmen9866 Ай бұрын
Time is money. It was rude to make you wait.
@seawench555
@seawench555 9 ай бұрын
Good Job, Capt Ken, can't wait for the new audio and camera Yes!!! Ur such a logical guy, love it.👍🌈😁 oh no drain plug or bung. Dumb dumbs
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 9 ай бұрын
Thanks Sea Wench!
@davidkline1441
@davidkline1441 Ай бұрын
drain plug
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO Ай бұрын
Yep 🤦
@user-rv5tw2nw7f
@user-rv5tw2nw7f 11 күн бұрын
Feel bad for Bob, he got a junk boat for probably very valuable labor.
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 9 күн бұрын
Yeah...I'm not sure the boat was worth whatever labor he did before it started sinking...and definitely not worth it after 😑 That's why I stay away from bartering unless I'm getting something much more valuable (at least to me) than what I'm trading
@advancedusvsystems6255
@advancedusvsystems6255 9 ай бұрын
In fairness, Bob wasn't the one who was supposed to pay, but of course he didnt want the boat sinking while Betsy was making up her mind.
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 9 ай бұрын
True, but a simple call to her would've resolved any confusion. I think he was a bit shocked that she decided to pay for the job since the boat was more or less junk
@walkerholder9765
@walkerholder9765 9 ай бұрын
Rotten bellows.
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 9 ай бұрын
Good guess Walker. I was thinking something along those lines as well!
@user-dv7hb2sc9m
@user-dv7hb2sc9m 29 күн бұрын
Not sure of what it CO$Ts to tow but the inbetween people involved are a problem.... lol, they need help but don't wanna pay & I understand this as well as anyone but "Time IS Money", it's a simple Yea or Nay at this juncture & taking on water means it won't get any better than now to recover the boat? Good job
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 17 сағат бұрын
The problem is that the person paying wasn't the one taking possession of the boat...so there was a communication problem between those parties
@cumminsridinhigh
@cumminsridinhigh 8 ай бұрын
He said “I hope your wife dies of cancer” to you or that guy with the mud motor. Damn, what an angry person
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 8 ай бұрын
My guess is it was to me...but yeah. Very angry
@bobstern7827
@bobstern7827 8 ай бұрын
Glad I didn’t hear that comment. My wife died of cancer earlier this year.
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 8 ай бұрын
@@bobstern7827 Sorry to hear that Bob
@user-peach408
@user-peach408 19 күн бұрын
Karma will take care of that person. I have seen it happen many times
@The5shmucks
@The5shmucks 6 күн бұрын
classic tough guys, talk shit from the boat but when yall docked next to each other not much talking then LMAOOO clowns
@robertthomas1569
@robertthomas1569 Ай бұрын
run down to Harbor freight buy a pump
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 29 күн бұрын
That wouldn't have helped with the boat taking on water and not having a working engine
@Trophy9869
@Trophy9869 8 ай бұрын
Plug
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 8 ай бұрын
Correct!
@greathornedowl3644
@greathornedowl3644 Ай бұрын
🤦‍♂Sounds like a cluster all the way around, doesn't know what is wrong, where it is going, what he is going to do, but wants you to help. I'd have swam away quickly.
@johnmcharst412
@johnmcharst412 26 күн бұрын
This guy rudely says: "Hey guys, I need you to move out", and then criticizes them for not having "common courtesy".
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 26 күн бұрын
If they had common courtesy or sense I wouldn't have had to tell them to move
@johnmcharst412
@johnmcharst412 26 күн бұрын
​@@CaptKenO What is common sense to you might not be common sense to others who don't have your skillset and experience. Folks sometimes need a brief explanation without the attitude. Try a little respect. You tend to under-communicate. I think you can do better.
@isaacbeja4073
@isaacbeja4073 2 ай бұрын
I love your videos dude, but I have to disagree with you on the ramp. it's not a disabled boat, it's a boat under tow. I understand you do this for a living and you do good on the water by helping people - but your time does not worth more than anyone else. you were not disabled and under no emergency - I'm sure if you were nice and asked nicely this would not have happened. this one is on you, behaving a bit rude and entitled. it's not you so keep spreading smiles and positivity on the water.
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 2 ай бұрын
Rules of the road would disagree with you. A vessel under tow has right of way over pretty much every other vessel
@user-peach408
@user-peach408 19 күн бұрын
You are wrong sir!
@clintflowers9632
@clintflowers9632 6 ай бұрын
No plug
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 6 ай бұрын
You are correct
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