Days like that just make you a better captain. I've been through some pretty nasty situations on different boats and believe me you learn very fast how to save your ass. Nothing like experience for a great teacher.

That is one helluva wild sea story. It is good that you had a competent crew aboard, and I do hope one lesson has been learned: that a boat with either diesels or gas that has sat at the dock for three years, drain the tanks and get fresh fuel in them before getting underway. This is trip "for the books," that everyone on the trip will never forget.

Diesels are SO reliable and simple. Before taking any trip like that, I would have the fuel polished just to eliminate that possibility since it seems to be common.

Thanks for sharing your adventure. If anything we all learned the importance of fuel polishing after a long period of non-ocean use. Sounds like something that should be added to an ocean preparation checklist.

Probably one of your better posts. Your aviator friend and yourself are showing us all the true grit and tenacity it takes to overcome problems and win the day! Peace Out!

Won't be in my boat with the cigarette!

Great report guys! Glad you’re safe. Thanks for sharing

What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger…

Holy cow! What an adventure y'all had. And you were in my stomping grounds too! We're in the New Orleans area. If you ever end up here for a few days and need anything just holler. I'm Roy Cobb on Facebook. Safe travels!

This was a great video. I have an ocean delivery this summer to do. This very problem is on my mind. I'm use to similar issues so now I feel more comfortable with what I have to do. Thank you!

Good that they can laugh about it. Murphy was working overtime.

It took me a while to learn, but now I know. If I get the slightest surge in one of my diesels. even just 100 rpm, I cut them off and change the filters. Because, it's never going to get better, and if you let it go until the engine dies, then you're going to have to bleed the system. But, enjoyed hearing about your adventure. Last trip we made from Kemah to Mississippi we debated on whether to on the ICW or cut across the gulf. We ended up taking the ICW and your video sure made me feel better about taking that very boring route!

Interesting and scary story. I am also a bit curious about the encounter with the fishing boat. If she was off your starboard bow or was "engaged in fishing", you are the give-way vessel. Under International Rules, the stand-on vessel does not need to respond to signals and should only change course if the give-way vessel is failing to take appropriate action. Of course after your engine quit, you became a "vessel not under command" and the other vessel becomes the give-way vessel.

You guys were VERY lucky. I worked the oil fields in the gulf for 20 years and I would have told you to not think about running outside during the winter months. The weather can change to quick and get FAR worse than you experienced. It is just too risky in the small a boat. I have been on 250' supply boats in the winter where everyone on board would need to be strapped in their seats in the gulf.

Great story. My favorite part is listening to braining storming and train of thought of men in a life or death situation, wonderful stuff. Hell of adrenaline dump and sense of accomplishment, Eh ?

Tell us about what you were trying to use for fuel. I can tell you that I will never take a boat offshore without a wing engine on a separate fuel system.

Are you still at Kemah? Our boat is on the other side of the overpass at the Blue Dolphin 🐬

Is there a way to check fuel before leaving to see if it is good?

Love the story, well done

love the banter between yall haha

You did a good job. Regards Lucas

Cranking an engine that doesn't start risks hydrolocking it.

Dirty fuel! Go figure! Thanks for an amazing video

Great Vid

I’m pretty sure that you know a guy who polishes fuel! Lol

Enjoy your videos. Be careful with the FAA tho - need Drone Part 107 license to post drone videos on commercial Vlog (not Helo License).

Get story thanks for sharing

Awesome story

Great story

Are you guys hiring?

Fun fun fun !!!!

Foday Yillah ♥️

I see you use the old smoker's rule of "if I hold the butt on the other side of the door it won't stink out the whole boat". I assume you checked with the owner before the delivery to see if they were OK with smelling up the boat.