I've Never Come So Close to Breaking a Sailboat | 30ft Catalina

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Florida Gulf Coast Marine Services

Florida Gulf Coast Marine Services

11 ай бұрын

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Hold your breath as we take you on an intense journey from the perspective of a towboat operator. Join us in this nail-biting episode as we tow a massive 30ft Catalina sailboat through challenging waters, and narrowly escape what could have been a catastrophic collision.
🚢 Towing a sailboat of this size is no easy feat, and this adventure proved to be one of the most adrenaline-pumping experiences we've ever had on the water. The winds were strong, the currents were unpredictable, and the stakes were high.
🌊 As we skillfully navigated through the dynamic elements, a heart-stopping moment unfolded before our eyes. The 30ft Catalina sailboat, swaying dangerously close to a boat lift's roof, had us on the edge of our seats. The question lingered: would the shrouds on the sailboat hold, or would the boat lift's roof prove stronger?
🌬️ With tension in the air, we made split-second decisions that would determine the outcome of this perilous situation. The Catalina sailboat, an elegant behemoth, danced just inches away from potential disaster. It was a test of skill, experience, and a bit of luck.
🙏 Thanks to our expertise and a stroke of luck, disaster was averted, and catastrophe was narrowly avoided. The sailboat's shrouds and the boat lift's roof remained untouched, leaving us with a story of triumph and relief.
🛥️ Join us as we recount this heart-stopping tale from the towboat operator's perspective. Experience the rush of towing a substantial vessel through challenging waters and the moment of truth that could have changed everything. Don't forget to hit the like button, share your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe for more gripping maritime adventures!
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🔔 Stay tuned and stay connected for more high-stakes maritime escapades! 🔔
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Пікірлер: 17
@bangarang1515
@bangarang1515 Ай бұрын
Once again, very professionally done
@theoreinecke4867
@theoreinecke4867 6 ай бұрын
Fantastic job, amazing 👍👍👍
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Theo!
@chrisclark6212
@chrisclark6212 11 ай бұрын
Nice handling in limited tight space! Good Job!!
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Chris!
@winstonsmith4003
@winstonsmith4003 4 ай бұрын
Poor guy is under tow assessing how neglected his boat is!
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 4 ай бұрын
No kidding. I would be so pissed
@53Peterbilt
@53Peterbilt 11 ай бұрын
Great job as usual Capt Ken! So he let his 'friend' use his boat for several years, and this is the condition he gets the boat back in??!! Doesn't sound like much of a 'friend' to me! :( Friends don't 'borrow' your stuff, like a nice sailing yacht, and return it where it needs not just a serious bath, but a bunch of expensive repairs too! FAIL!
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Peterbilt! You've got that right! No true friend would ever let something they borrowed from another friend ever get that bad...and yet I've seen it multiple times, especially with boats
@sethg.4127
@sethg.4127 11 ай бұрын
Nothing that can't be fixed with a pressure washer. I started reading in the middle of your description and thought to myself "this sounds like it was generated by AI." Then I looked at the top of the paragraph.
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 10 ай бұрын
Haha. What did you think of the AI description? There was some damage to the boat, but hard to tell how much until it gets a really good cleaning
@sethg.4127
@sethg.4127 10 ай бұрын
@@CaptKenO It's completely over the top, yet awesome!
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 10 ай бұрын
@@sethg.4127 lol 😂 Some of what it comes up with is definitely a bit weird and crazy
@vancity2349
@vancity2349 11 ай бұрын
Nice work, no much room and the sailboat was grounded. It was dirty but was in really bad shape? The owner was not happy...
@CaptKenO
@CaptKenO 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Vancity! It was hard to tell under all the grime how bad it was, but I didn't notice any real damage to the hull or deck. Definitely can't blame the owner for being upset about the situation though
@winstonsmith4003
@winstonsmith4003 4 ай бұрын
NEVER trust anyone with your boat. Seriously, too much unforeseen risk when you finally get on it. You have no idea what is at issue or about to go
@roughwater3454
@roughwater3454 3 ай бұрын
Yeah. People will never take care of something that isn't theirs. Poor guy has a shit head friend,,,
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