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@mickmouse92 5 сағат бұрын
Fog got me swamped by a non radar boat... In fog, you cant see, boats go slower, but cause larger wakes as you go slow off plane. As a large 40' vessel approached in the fog, they got pretty close because they feel they are going slow. They quick steer away as they see me, but then came their 4ft wake. Next thing i knew i had 1ft of water in my CC. It quickly drained.
@cathyphillips9120 8 сағат бұрын
Thanks for the information!
@michaelphinney9294 16 сағат бұрын
Much outdated info in this video. It needs to be replaced with newer info from manufacturers.
@boatus 11 сағат бұрын
We pride ourselves on promoting what's in the best interests of our members, not gasoline manufacturers or the corn lobby, Michael. There's no dispute that ethanol in fuel remains a problem for marine engines. It's ILLEGAL to use fuel containing ethanol in excess of 10% in marine engines. AND labeling of higher ethanol fuels at highway gas stations is STILL potentially confusing to those filling up their boats at the pump -- I almost made that mistake in my own car just yesterday. BoatUS will continue to recommend ethanol-free fuels for marine engines whenever possible. That said, we are excited about the potential of some BIOFUELS that have been extensively TESTED in marine engines and deemed safe. And they're finally becoming more available at marinas. We've been reporting on these developments in BoatUS Magazine and will continue to update as there's new info. But in the meantime, ethanol-free gas is a boat owner's best choice.
@ultragash3673 Күн бұрын
Define “a couple few miles” haha wtf does that mean
@boatus 17 сағат бұрын
You haven't heard of "a couple few" before, ultra?! 😂 (I'll be adding this to my vocabulary!) TBH, I don't think Lenny was feeling his best the day we shot this -- or it could be one of his folksy sayings. I don't recall. Thanks for watching!
@SandmanGaming-in1fe 2 күн бұрын
im a profressional now thanks
@jetlag4754 4 күн бұрын
Great info! As a pilot I totally understand the need for situational awareness.
@boatus Күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! No doubt there's a lot of crossover between boating and flying!
@maxvaessen 4 күн бұрын
Very useful. Thanks!
@boatus Күн бұрын
You're very welcome, Max! Thanks for watching
@benjohnson1x1 4 күн бұрын
XEN
@malekodesouza7255 6 күн бұрын
Offset is very important. Especially in sailboats.
@boatus 5 күн бұрын
Great point, Maleko! Thanks for your comment.
@BowHunt1229 7 күн бұрын
Wauder
@boatus 7 күн бұрын
😂 When you're from Balmer, Merlun, you say warder, Hon! Thanks for watching, BowHunt
@tannishacarr6371 8 күн бұрын
Hellooo do you have any fishing boat used available and cost please
@boatus 7 күн бұрын
Hi there. We're a membership and towing company, Tannisha. We don't sell boats. That said, a good place to start is to look through boat sale listings powered by our partner Boatmart: www.boatus.com/products-and-services/membership/savings/boatus-boats-for-sale. Once you find one that suits your needs, be sure to sign up for a BoatUS Membership to take advantage of savings, excellent information for keeping your boat running great and staying safe on the water.
@raymonddefrizzoutdoors8369 8 күн бұрын
Pretty neat for people to know
@boatus 7 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, Raymond! Glad you found it useful.
@raymonddefrizzoutdoors8369 7 күн бұрын
@@boatus keep them coming We appreciate everyone of them
@raymonddefrizzoutdoors8369 8 күн бұрын
Great video
@jamesdeanboatrv 8 күн бұрын
Great job on the video! Makes this look easy!
@boatus 7 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, James. It's not difficult -- just a lot of steps to get a good finish.
@jamesdeanboatrv 7 күн бұрын
@@boatus I will have to try this with one of the boats we own and do a video Hope don’t mess it up 😅
@boatus 7 күн бұрын
Just go step by step and make sure you follow the directions, especially in regard to outside temps. If you haven't already done so, I would recommend watching our other gelcoat repair vids for additional tips, techniques, and explanations that might be useful depending on the location and depth of the repairs needed: kzfaq.info/sun/PLSrVa8gUFaPwF4oz5H4JmSEkdlTwkCrYq Good luck!
@jamesdeanboatrv 7 күн бұрын
@@boatus thank you! I’ll let you know how it goes!
@danwaller5312 9 күн бұрын
My 7 year old boat gauge is a joke since day one
@boatus 8 күн бұрын
Fuel gauges are notoriously finicky, Dan. Especially if you have a fuel tank that's irregularly shaped. We recommend keeping track of your fuel burn during every trip -- not just relying on the gauge -- for that very reason. And if you want to give troubleshooting a try, here's an article that might help: www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2013/july/troubleshooting-boat-gauges-instruments-and-meters Thanks for watching!
@jetlag4754 10 күн бұрын
Good info!
@boatus 8 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, jetlag!
@barrybicknell2148 12 күн бұрын
I have a TowBoat US Gold Mbr relationship. 2 years ago we had a south east Fla Summer Storm (not hurricane or named storm) come upon us. With minutes weather warning 70mph winds and 2 touchdown twisters! Well my 44' boat broke from anchorage, was pulled into a Marina, dragging against 5 boats & Marina dock pilings. It happened that TowBoat US was out securing other boats who broke loose. The "hooked-up" my boat without contacting me, towed to a local Marina "for safety", no people or property in Peril. Then I get a call from TowBoat US saying they "salvaged" my boat, No covered by my Gold Mbrship; Cost was $15,000., plus another $25,000 boats & Marina piling Paid. That's Spilt Milk under the Bridge! Do to this experience my Hurricane Plan now is to be on board (againest your advise) in Protected water with anchors(2) and all Safety measurements!! Q: How can I STOP a Tow Boat operator from taking my boat? NO trespassing? Emergence call ph#? Unauthorized to Tow? Thanks for replying!
@boatus 12 күн бұрын
Hi Barry. Thanks for your question. I'm going to have someone from our towing department reach out to you directly about this. Hopefully you'll get a call or email within the next couple days.
@boatus 11 күн бұрын
Good morning, we are sorry to hear about your experience. Please private message us your contact information including your membership number, and our Customer Care Manager will reach out to you.
@jayaust506 15 күн бұрын
Great video... Just applied your training today in NJ and what a difference thanks
@boatus 15 күн бұрын
Thanks for letting us know, Jay! We're thrilled to hear the video was helpful and you were able to use the info immediately. Here's to a fun, safe, and fuel-efficient summer ahead!
@kkkjdnd2499 17 күн бұрын
Hey, why is he saying I'm only going to spend 20% of what it says on the sticker?!?
@boatus 15 күн бұрын
Because if you buy a brand that holds its value, finance it, maintain it properly, and figure that you're eventually going to sell it and get some of that investment back, you are not going to outlay that full amount you see on the sticker. For those arguing that cash is better than financing, we did the math and if you invested the cash you would have paid instead of financing over the time you have the boat, you'd end up with significantly more money than you'd pay in interest over the term of the loan -- even with today's rates.
@jamesdeanboatrv 17 күн бұрын
Great job on your videos I like your editing also! Keep up the great work
@boatus 15 күн бұрын
Thanks so much, James! We appreciate your kind comments. Glad you enjoyed the video!
@malekodesouza7255 18 күн бұрын
When I first got radar, I chose a nice clear day went out and turned it on. That way I could see what my radar was targeting and learned what it could or couldn’t “see”, at what speeds and how to interpret it all.
@boatus 15 күн бұрын
AWESOME suggestion, Maleko! Getting to know your system and becoming comfortable with how it works is best done well before when you NEED it! Thanks for watching and sharing your experience!
@FioreGreg 18 күн бұрын
Good descriptive video. One suggestion is to limit the amount of anchor rode which extends into the channel. Some beaches have lots of boats running up and down and most of the boaters do not look for underwater anchor lines.
@boatus 15 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience, Greg!
@jamespatterson1433 18 күн бұрын
I am a artist who lives in NC but not native to the area. I'm painting a night time picture with a distant city skyline. In the paintings foreground, I want two specific markers so thoes who know, would enjoy my selection of the two markers. Being I don't know anything about this subject I'm here to maybe find the perfect pairing of these markers. Any clever ideas? Thank you
@boatus 15 күн бұрын
Hey James! Thanks for the interesting question. Are you looking for a skyline in NC or anywhere?
@chriscastellanos3985 19 күн бұрын
Im pretty sure i put to much new oil back in. Dipstick reading is real high. Haven't been on the water yet. Should i drain to where i am just ABOVE the SAFE reading on the dipstick? THOUGHTS? ADVICE??
@boatus 15 күн бұрын
Thanks for the question, Chris. Yes, you want to get the oil into the proper range for sure. Running with too much can be very hard on the seals. If you don't already have one, we highly recommend getting a dipstick pump. You can purchase at West Marine or other stores. It allows you to pump out the oil directly from the dipstick hole. It's way less messy, and you can use it for all your oil changes. Hopefully this is a simple fix.
@formulasaltythunder4806 19 күн бұрын
Being a member is like knowing a martial art. Hopefully, you will never use it, but it's there if you need it.😮
@boatus 19 күн бұрын
Thanks, Salty! We hope you don't need us, but we're always here if you do! Have fun and be safe out there.
@davidmartins6566 19 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@boatus 19 күн бұрын
You are very welcome, David. Thanks for watching!
@Me_Tom 20 күн бұрын
Tip #6 get a good noise canceling mic
@boatus 15 күн бұрын
Hey, Tom. Yeah, we have a really good mic but it malfunctioned that day and we were left with ambient audio only. Definitely not one I'm proud of. If you subscribe to our videos, you'll see that we've upgraded our game significantly since then. We schedule our video shoots months in advance, and we were in the midst of Covid with a lot of restrictions, so reshooting wasn't feasible. Perhaps we'll put it on the list to revisit in the future.
@hustledancing-americasfuns3830 20 күн бұрын
Bogus!......... notice in the video (:17) he drops the trailer straight down. But when he "demonstrates" the crossed chains method he intentionally pulls the trailer back (:38) to tighten the chain. Shame on him for pulling a stunt like that.
@pewdiepiekjellberg4295 21 күн бұрын
Took my new tiller boat out for the first time on a windy day, at a busy boat launch, with zero experience of anything. Nearly scratched a guys $140,000 boat definitely need some practice.😂
@boatus 19 күн бұрын
Oopsies! Folks think it's "easy," but driving a tiller steer boat is counterintuitive until you get used to it. Hopefully the video helped a little. But I think the best option is to get yourself out in open water and play. Learn how your boat responds and refine your skills. Same as for any boat, really. Thanks for watching and be safe out there!
@pewdiepiekjellberg4295 18 күн бұрын
@@boatus hit the water yesterday, had the best time ever. Thanks!!!
@topballuh 21 күн бұрын
thank you! renting a tiller boat this weekend with the buddies, blows my mind that they let absolutely anyone rent lol, but let’s see what happens. i took my boating course just so i am more knowledgeable (not needed to rent this 14ft tiller boat)
@boatus 19 күн бұрын
You are most welcome, Top. It's a little counterintuitive at first. If you can, get out into open water and play around (safely) to learn how the boat handles before you try close-quarters maneuvering. And you're correct -- taking the boating course does make you more knowledgeable than a lot of the folks out there. Congratulations on getting your certification! Be safe and have fun. (And don't forget your life jacket!)
@username-mc7jw 21 күн бұрын
Skip the wire, and use a split ring for seizing! Place the rope in the shackle, then add the split ring on the non-threaded side of the shackle. Screw the pin in. Once that's assembled, thread the split ring through the hole in the pin. You will never want to use wire again!!! The split ring is tool-free, and completely reusable.
@boatus 21 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your tip!
@rickss69 21 күн бұрын
Here is the plan...get the boats away from the path.
@boatus 21 күн бұрын
Absolutely true, Rick. But there are a lot of other considerations, which means you need to have a plan in place. Does it need to be hauled? Do you have a contract for priority storm hauling with your marina? Does your insurance help share the cost of hauling before a storm? Does the marina have a safe place to store it on land? How do they prep hauled boats for a storm? Is your boat on a lift? Can't haul out? Can the boat ride it out in the marina? Who is doing the prep and when? What checklist prep items does your boat need? Do you have the supplies? If you can't leave your boat in the marina, where is the safest anchorage? And so on and so on. So, yes, getting away from the path is great -- but sometimes that's not feasible for many, many reasons. Preparation is key -- and that starts with a solid plan, which should be done months ahead of the start of hurricane season!
@brianthorpe6750 22 күн бұрын
My running lights on trailer ONLY work when wet. Brake and turn work as they should.
@boatus 21 күн бұрын
It's impossible for us to diagnose the issue from afar, Brian. We recommend going through the troubleshooting steps outlined in the video to see if you can isolate the source. There are a fairly limited number of possibilities, and we cover the most common ones. If you can't figure it out, get recommendations for a good trailer shop to help.
@user-nm7yl4ew6q 22 күн бұрын
leave the stereo off for goodness sake.
@boatus 21 күн бұрын
Wouldn't that be a dream not to have to listen to someone else's bad choice in music!
@jenniferwelch1201 25 күн бұрын
Oh I've been looking for this?
@boatus 21 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, Jennifer. It's my own most common mistake at the helm but it makes a huge difference.
@phlegm2141 27 күн бұрын
Do I understand this correctly for my electronic shifter: When my shift lever is between the neutral and forward detents, or between the neutral and reverse detents, I am shifting gears but not turning my propellers until I actually click into the F or R detents? No one has been able to explain this to me, and this video I think has come closest.
@boatus 21 күн бұрын
Simple answer, phlegm: Between the detents it remains in neutral. You're out of gear until the propeller begins turning, and the moment you go into gear is when it will start spinning. Shifting is actually going from one to the other, and the only reason there's extra motion in the lever is so you don't shift too abruptly or accidentally. Hope this helps, and thanks for the question!
@phlegm2141 17 күн бұрын
Thank you for this clearly stated explanation😊.
@boatus 15 күн бұрын
Glad we could help!
@freddyshuts4711 28 күн бұрын
I can't see anything so to me looks like shit take a better video
@boatus 21 күн бұрын
Sorry we didn't meet your expectations. Hope you find one that's more helpful.
@jeffreylaman5693 28 күн бұрын
Somewhat minor point, but still important. The helper needs to properly tie a cleat hitch. He did not in the video.
@Chris-8888 28 күн бұрын
It is gonna be a pain in the ass for my jetski but thanks for the information
@boatus 28 күн бұрын
You're welcome, Chris. Thanks for watching! There are a lot of steps to getting a good result, but it's not difficult. You may want to check out our gelcoat repair playlist. There are some additional techniques, tips, and information that might be helpful depending on the type of repair(s) needed. Good luck with your project!
@amiabledave50 29 күн бұрын
Instead of spending your life savings on snap lubricant or snap stick. Used chapstick!
@boatus 28 күн бұрын
Great tip, Dave! Who doesn't have a few wayward tubes of lip balm rolling around? I'd make sure to wipe off any excess so it doesn't attract dirt. Of the commercial products available, one of our faves is Snappi because you can use it remove any existing dirt or corrosion before adding the lubricant.
@aaronroy9825 29 күн бұрын
Replaced fuses even if they look good
@boatus 28 күн бұрын
Great one, Aaron! And keep spare fuses aboard. Thanks for watching!
@zacharypiech2930 Ай бұрын
Suggestion, don’t clean in circles on plastic windows, always straight lines to prevent swirl marks.
@boatus 29 күн бұрын
Good tip! Thanks for sharing your experience, Zachary
@malekodesouza7255 Ай бұрын
I clean then polish any Lexan (plexiglass) with “Plexus” spray.
@boatus 29 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your tip, Maleko!
@jerrylanglois9489 Ай бұрын
Left blinker and brake light weren’t working so I cleaned contacts as you suggested. Bingo! Problem solved. Thank you!!
@boatus 29 күн бұрын
We love to hear this, Jerry! We're so glad we could help -- and even happier it was a simple fix. Thanks for sharing!
@mrkattm Ай бұрын
Those connectors are not really water proof more like water resistant
@boatus 29 күн бұрын
Nope. They're waterproof. Promise. Thanks for watching!
@gregmsnow Ай бұрын
Felt like I was sitting up in the rafters. Next time I’ll buy better tickets 😅
@boatus 29 күн бұрын
We can't win ’em all, Greg. Had the B-team (aka, me) on the camera for this one. We've upped our production value considerably since then.
@pmdkowen Ай бұрын
It's harder than you think to find such a basic tutorial. Thank you .
@boatus Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, Paul! Glad you found it useful.
@formulasaltythunder4806 Ай бұрын
I haven't had to use you guys yet, but I just have to say your magazine is awesome
@boatus Ай бұрын
Thanks so much FST! I will pass along your kind comments to the team. They mean a lot. Here's to keeping your record spotless! (But know we'll be there if you need us.)
@email16v Ай бұрын
I just bought a bow shackle for my kayak anchor/line and wondered about that hole. Thanks a bunch!
@boatus Ай бұрын
Glad we could help! Thanks for watching.
@juts_sama Ай бұрын
family guy brought me here