So professional, wonderful to watch somone who knows their stuff. You make it look so easy. I'm now addicted to this channel. Thanks for posting this 👍
That’s awesome to hear! Thank you for sticking around and for subscribing! I’ll keep bringing out quality content to keep you guys entertained. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Amazing quality and the content is highly entertaining! I have only been on/have docked smaller sailboats (34-37 feet) so watching you dock these big yachts by yourself is a whole different experience. Thank you for the video!
I just found your videos a few days ago and enjoy them. It's good to watch a pro that explains what he is going to do based on the conditions and then watching while he does it. Pods and joysticks sure make it easier. Did that control system have skyhook? Prestiges seem like very nice boats. Been on them at shows but not yet in real life.
Thank you very much for the kind words. It’s great to hear you like the channel! The Volvo IPS boats have a feature called Dynamic Positioning System (DPS), which is similar to “skyhook”. Both are great features and very helpful in certain situations. Prestige Yachts are very nice. You get a lot of vessel for your money with them. Smart design features too. Thank you for watching and commenting! If you make it to Ft Lauderdale or Miami boat shows, I’ll be there, come say hi!
Watching your videos have helped me learn to slow down and be patient when docking & entering a crowded lock. There is no shame in aborting a stressful situation. Can’t wait to see more of your content!
This is awesome to hear! I’m very glad that the content is helping you in practical situations. Very smart, when in doubt, abort, regroup and start over. Happy boating my friend. Thank you for watching and sharing! 💪🏼
You can always stop and start again, as you said there is no shame in avoiding a problem. As long as you pay attention to the wind, the tides, or the currents depending on where you are you'll always be able to recover and try again. It ain't rocket science, just physics.
These kinds of videos are great, thanks so much for doing this! You have a great way of narrating what you're doing, and why you are doing it. Keep it up!
Thank you very much. There is a benefit to every different type of set up and yours sounds pretty darn enjoyable too. Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers
My last two boats were 25’ and 26’. The wind in Lake Erie sometime would be so bad it was a pain in the rear To get them docked. The first one I had was a 1965 Owens that I bought when I was about 20 years old. It had a single inboard so that was a learning experience. I great video again. I Watch several of your videos so far. Really enjoy them.
My first vessel was a 27’ single screw and I can fully relate. Plenty of humble pie while having to take multiple attempts at the dock hah. But hey, that’s half the fun of learning and growing. That’s what’s great about boating, no matter how experienced you are, or how many times you’ve docked the same boat in the same slip, every day there is something new that can come up. A gust of wind, rain, current, a “helpful” neighbor placing the wrong line on wrong cleat… always learning and adapting. “You learn something new every day!” Cheers. Thank you for sticking around and commenting
i can't stop watching these videos lol. your going to have me knocking on the neighbors door asking to take there boat down to anchor inn. which is the bar here in toledo where boat owners pull right up in them boats. if you ever need a deckhand im ya girl!
That bar sounds awesome! I want to go! If your neighbor’s are in, I’ll drive! Thank you for watching and for commenting. Always great to hear about spots to visit on the water and this one sounds fun! Cheers 🙌🏼
Thanks for another great video! It's amazing how easy you make it look. I know the technology helps a great deal but your experience and knowledge are the real reason you make it look easy. One of these days I hope to have a smaller version of the Prestige. Thanks!
Thank you so much for the kind words! Prestige makes a great value vessel! Let me know when you’re ready and I’ll take care of you 💪🏼 thanks for watching and commenting!
It was an interesting move to turn the boat and have the wind on starboard, then leaving the helm…. Have wind onto the stern if you leave the helm. Of course there appeared to be very little wind.
Once again, another great tutorial. Glad I subscribed. Nice absolute yacht in passing @7:30. Be nice to know who has the right of way on the waterways. I never knew that a sail boat always has the right of way unless they tack.
Sailboats always have right of way regardless of them tacking(turning direction) or not, and that leads to sailboaters cheating by running both sources of propulsion at the same time AND CLAIMING SAILING RULES in order to claim RIGHT OF WAY...
I enjoy and learning from your video's. Thank you 😊 Captain Please can you Make one video about boat Thermology and All Boat parts Name . Everything about boat please make one video
Great Videos. I was wondering if you own a yacht or boat yourself as you‘re always driving others? Have a lot of licenses for boating myself and was wondering how to become a captain. Maybe as some sort of work and travel.
I used to own a boat years ago but once I got into professional captaining and yacht management for my clients, I have very little time during the season for a vessel of my own. I hold a USCG 100 Ton Master credential and captain for clients and also maintain and captain yachts for a local marina and yacht sales facility. Depending on where you live and boat, certain license requirements may differ. Here, a captain’s license is required if you are taking paying guests out. If you are driving a vessel for a private owner and no one is paying to be onboard, you wouldn’t need a specific license to drive the vessel (unless owner’s insurance required). Most of what I do is for private owners and while I don’t technically use my license when captaining their vessels, holding a license can show the owner I have a qualified “resume” and experience. I’d be happy to discuss any further questions you may have. Feel free to reach out any time! Cheers and thank you for watching!
Great videos man!! All of your videos I've watched have been quite good! I just wish we could hear the engines of all these boats a lot more. Some you can kind of hear them and some you can't hear them at all. One thing I love about big boats is their big diesel engines!
Very nice and informative video. 👍🏻 Thanks for sharing it. 🙏🏻 I always put fenders out before I enter a marina, just in case you get into troubles, like engine failure.
Very smart! So many people dog the boats with fenders hanging but you never know what can happen and being prepared 6 steps in advance is huge. Well played. Thank you for watching and contributing often. I appreciate you!
@@ElevateYacht I've seen so many people getting into shitty situations. Marinas in the med are so crowded and full of unable skippers, that fenders out is mandatory. 😂
love these videos! i know very little about boating in general but it is very interesting. i personally like to stay away from the water, so videos are great
Dang, that would be something special! Maybe one day. For now, I’ll keep making videos that I hope you guys will watch and enjoy and we’ll see where it goes from there. If you’re enjoying the channel, I’d appreciate a share to anyone you think would get value from it! Thanks for your kind words and support! Cheers!
Thank you so much for changing the views on helm, throttle, rudder and the chart plotter. In my opinion this is so much better. 👍👍👍 The view angel during docking was also perfect. 👍👍👍 Great video! Btw: perfect docking!😉 Thx again
I thought you might enjoy this video better than the previous one. I am glad you enjoyed it! Just picked up a GoPro Max, which has 360° recording, so look out for some videos featuring that bad boy soon enough! Thank you for your support! Cheers
It can definitely seem daunting. I fully get that and I work with my clients that I train and coach to show them that it really isn’t as bad as it seems. A little bit of knowledge, understanding and planning ahead can make all the difference. I am happy to hear these videos are able to help others. Thank you for watching and for your input and feedback! Cheers!
I was told that when not using thrusters for any semi long periods that thruster breaker should be shut off also? Thoughts?? Keep up the great technical videos for us beginners!
I have never heard of this technique. Not to say that is couldn’t have some value though. I do typically turn the thrusters off as soon as docking or undocking is complete, so as not to use the batteries longer than needed. I could see turning the breaker off for an item that has a constant draw of power and would then drain the batteries if the shore power somehow went out, but the thrusters need to be turned on manually, so I’m not sure if that’s a concern? Thank you for watching and for your comment! I’m glad you are finding value in the channel! 🙌🏼
Do these pod systems not have GPS Hold? Seems with some accelerometers and gyros they could easily add a Hold feature where the computer would stabilize the boat in the attitude you left it + or - a foot or two.
Not every pod boat has it but most of them have the capabilities for the feature. Cummins has Skyhook and Volvo IPS has Dynamic Positioning System (DPS). Thanks for watching and commenting!
I'm new to your channel and I'm really enjoying your videos. Any chance you would go into detail about how you got started in this industry and pointers for other who may be interested?
Welcome to the channel! Thank you for watching and for your input. I have gotten this question before and I can definitely try to put together a video like this.
Thank you very much for watching and commenting. I have gotten this request a few times and I will absolutely be doing some future videos with just the throttles. Stay tuned! Cheers!
If not already mentioned in the comments, it might be a good idea to say that the engines were already started and bow thruster tested. Check any flags for wind speed and direction and make sure chartplotter is on and working, etc. Perhaps prepare fenders and lines on starboard side for arrival if necessary. AIS check for local traffic .....
Also checking ahead with the arrival dock master for a slip, depth, current, approach, etc. I seem to recall you have dock hands ready but this comment did not mention which side you are planning to dock on.
I know I may seem to be a bit critical, and it may be beyond the advanced planning scope of this video, but it is, to me, an analogy to the lack of basic planning which led to the disaster in Afghanistan. Not trying to be critical of this video but people must think in advance. Looks like a very nice yacht. Would hate to see it, or others around it, damaged. Cheers!
Thank you for watching and for your thorough input. Some of the details you mention were left out for time sake. The destination was a spot we visit often, so birth/depth/approach are known. Great points and could be a topic for another video. Cheers!
Appreciate your content man! Just found your channel. I would love to see an inside tour of this yacht, looks really nice. I still have lots of things to learn as I started sailing about one or two months ago, and your channel definitely helps!
Welcome to the channel! Thank you for watching and commenting. Congrats on your starting sailing, it’s a beautiful pastime for sure. I do have a walkthrough video of this exact boat. th-cam.com/video/Zk0bYxgelr8/w-d-xo.html Thanks again! Cheers!
Hello Dan! I am very interested in boating but did not find a good "crew guide" what do you think is the biggest boat one could operate on his or her own? Is there some kind of rule telling you how much people you need on a boat by length? Thanks in advance
It’s great to hear you’re interested in getting into boating! Vessel operation and size will all depend on the individual and their experience. Working with a captain to train and learn can definitely help. Any vessel over 50’ is starting to get a bit large for a single individual but there are always exceptions to the rule. Vessels are rated for a specific number of guests based on the size, which will be displayed. Also make sure you have a life jacket for every guest on board. Thanks for watching and commenting!
With all the experience you could have, it finally depends on weather conditions, berthing environment and the technical equipment of the boat. No wind and no current make things easy. If you have 40kts cross wind, single engine, no thrusters and need to stern moore with your anchor out, you might need a good crew, even on a 35 footer.
In my travels throughout the Great Lakes and south to Florida, I have not come across any harbors that require or allow anchoring within them. Mostly because the harbors all have docks or piers which we dock up to. It’s a bit different than the Mediterranean mooring style where you drop anchor and back down into a birth. I’ve been told this difference has a lot to do with the available space. For locations that are tighter on space, Med mooring allows many more boats to be packed in. Thank you for your question!
Yes it is! Great catch! Northerly Island they call it now days. It has a concert venue that hosts some great acts too. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Great quality video and brilliant explanations along the way thanks. Would welcome similar content with older/traditional boats without the IPS and joystick options (e.g. twin shaft drive diesels) if you happen to be working with any.
Great tutorials, thanks. I was wonding if you have experience with Xenta Joystick on typical shaft and prop boats. I just purchased a boat with that set up and after 20+ years docking I cannot get use to the joystick.
Oh man I’m sorry to hear that. It does take some time to put your trust into a little joystick, especially when you’ve been used to the standard throttles for docking. I have used similar joystick systems that are intergrated with shaft boats. I know that I have used your specific system before but sadly, I can not remember which boat it was on or too many details about the experience. I suppose if it went poorly and I had an issue, I would have remembered it more than if it was just another smoothing docking. Best of luck learning and congrats on the new boat! Thank you for watching! Cheers
Thanks for all of your informative videos, I'm learning a lot about yachting for the future. Looking to purchase one in the next 5 years. What is the recommended maximum length for a owner operated vessel? I'm looking at a Princess 62.
I’m happy to hear that you’re learning from and enjoying the channel! Thank you your your comment! Princess 62 is a beautiful vessel. When it comes to owner operator, a lot depends on experience and training. If it’s your first vessel or if you’ve been boating for years with slightly smaller vessels can make a difference too. Spend some time with a captain to go over trainings that will help you for sure. To me, the size and specific vessel really depend on the owners needs and plans for their boating. With so many different boats and styles out there, some boats fit while others might not make as much sense. I am also a yacht broker and I help clients through this same process. I’m happy to help you through your search. Feel free to reach out any time! Thank you for watching!
Yes and no. These big girls are heavy and if there is a strong wind moving them, it’s not as easy. If it’s calm, you definitely can move them short distances like closer to or further from the dock. Thanks for watching!
you have been very good these are beautiful videos to watch, also for me that I would like to buy a yacht as big as yours. Thanks my friend, sorry for my English I am deaf I have a cochlear implant, I have only been living in California for 7 years, I am from Venice Italy. I have subscribed to your channel. Mauro
Being based out of Chicago and working primarily on the Great Lakes, I don’t have to worry about tides. Depending on the vessel, there can be side boarding doors that allow for easier access at certain docks. For low docks, the swim platform is an easy option for boarding as well. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Sorry but the title is misleading. Docking solo means you attach all the lines yourself not having someone else on the dock to assist. Perhaps you have already done this too but not easy when you are on flybridge.
Good point. I have done solo locking video from the flybridge and I plan to get future videos of other docking scenarios. Thank you for watching and for your input
Very smart move! I probably should have mentioned in the video that I already had the shore power off, switched over to generator, and started the engines. This helped shave a little time from the video. I do like to fire up the engines first and then start the rest of the preparation process with shore power/generator, etc. This allows the engines to warm a bit and if there happen to be any alarms or warnings that pop up, we would identify them before leaving the dock. Thank you for watching and for your input!
There is a world of difference in docking a million dollar joystick controlled IPS drive boat with bow thruster and any previous generation boats with no bow thruster or joystick positioning. The fancy drive system on this boat is what really allows it to be single handed.
This is very true. I have plenty of experience single handing old vessels and new vessels and thrusters/pods absolutely make for a much easier job all around. Thank you for watching and commenting
Thank you very much! This specific yacht is a brand new, for sale vessel. Thanks for watching and commenting! Glad you like the videos. Plenty more coming! Cheers
Yes it does. The only thing that is needed is to hinge the anchor light that is tallest part of the boat. We typically hinge them to provide an extra foot of clearance, but they clear the lowest bridge in the immediate downtown Chicago River, which is DuSable Bridge at 18’7”. Are you a Chicago boater? Or planning the Great Loop? Thank you for watching and for the great question!
@@ElevateYacht I'd definitely like to be a Chicago boater but it'll take a few years but wouldn't want to buy a boat that can't fit under the bridges, that's half the experience. Huge fan of of the Carver C34 & 37, and the Prestige 420S.
@@cjcar5141 that’s awesome! I’d love to help you during your search when that time comes and I’m always here for questions or to bounce ideas off of. The nice part of getting a soft top flybridge, like in the video, is you get a whole separate entertaining area and you can still make it down the river easily. Imagine being on the top deck when cruising down the river to look at the buildings or fireworks nights or air and water show. But if it’s cold or rainy, you still have all the same functionality in the salon and lower helm too.
I am very sorry to tell you that the docking lines should of been tied to the railing in a way it is easy for people at dock can grab them . Also loose docking lines can easily go overboard and get into the propeller ??????
This specific vessel has the capability for DPS but it hasn’t been activated yet. All IPS systems have the ability to add the DPS for an extra cost. Good catch! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Well, most owner operators could do this in those conditions (good weather, no wind). We all know it couldn’t be done like this with 20+kts wind. Also, it’s not that much of solo docking if there are 2 guys on the dock simultaneously grabbing the front and rear end lines
Do you ever feel like you are "cheating" when using the thrusters? As an airline pilot I couple the auto pilot and auto throttles to fly the approach but other times I don't "cheat" and fly it manually for practice.
Good question. When it comes to a vessel with shafts and just a bow thruster, oftentimes I don’t use the thruster and simply work with the props only. Vessels with pods and not shafts, are not as responsive with just the “sticks” and actually work better when using the joystick, so at times you’re better off going with the technology. I am perfectly capable and comfortable using only engines and no thrusters, and I do enjoy putting my skills to the test. My skills and what I am comfortable with are likely different than the standard boater…the tools are there for a reason so I coach my clients to use the tools provided for you. I hear many “old school” captains saying things like “it’s cheating” or calling thrusters demeaning nicknames. I work hard to train my clients to know that they have every tool available to them and to be 100% comfortable to use them. In an ideal situation, they may not need them but I absolutely do not want them being ashamed or nervous to use thrusters because of what some old school captains say. Technology has improved and the tools are made to make your life easier. Work smart not hard. Great topic and question. Thank you for watching and commenting. Hope this helps give my insight. Cheers!
This is a great question and it is coming very soon. Volvo already has many updated features rolling out. Fully automated docking won’t be far behind. Thank you for watching and for your question!
Hah no but that would have been great coaching moment if I had done that, I wouldn’t have cut it. Not sure what stern line you are thinking about. If you see the thin line i between my starboard side and the empty dock next to me, that is a cable divider we had put in. The dock next to us is a fuel dock and you can never be too careful with a brand new for sale vessel, so we added that cable for extra protection from drifting boats. Thank you for watching and for keeping me honest 🙏🏻
@@ElevateYacht I was worried that it was a line still attached. I only noticed it because only yesterday a crew never took my stern line off and I damaged a pier🙈 great caching video and good boat handling
@@brianmckechnie6430 we’ve all been there man! Typically, unless specifically requested by the client, I prefer to tie the boat only dockside, to help lessen the chance for instances like that. Granted we are in an area with no tides or significant currents, so it’s doable. Thank you for the feedback and for watching. Hope you enjoy the channel. I always welcome feedback or would love to hear other videos people would like to see. Cheers!
I missed the part where you checked the fluids & started the engines. I watched in horror as I saw you cast off, thinking you had yet to start the engines. I learned early on never to do that. Dingy or Yacht, always have motive power before you let go of land.
That’s a very hard number to pin down because each owner uses their vessel very differently. If it’s used as a floating condo or if you’re touring the Great Lakes and beyond. Fuel consumption on a Volvo IPS vessel is far lower than on other vessels due to the design and efficiency of the drive system. Plus, with a brand new Prestige, you receive a full bow to stern warranty, so that further reduces your cost of ownership. Oil/fluid changes maybe $5k. Will it be indoor heated storage? Thank you for watching and commenting!
Dang, this is a great question and a super difficult one. There are so many boats that I like for different reasons. If I had to choose one for my family and what we like to do, it would have to be a flybridge boat with lots of entertaining space. If it has to be 50' exactly, my pick is Fairline 50 Squadron, but I would opt for the Squadron 53 if you allowed :) Thank you for watching and for the great question!
If you are traveling in open waters at higher speeds, your fenders have the ability to bounce off the side of the boat with the wave action and that could cause marks or scuffs on the boat. You would also run the risk of losing a fender this way too. Beyond that, there really is no big harm in keeping your fenders down. Around the States, there is a big following of boaters who think this shows an amateur boater or one who doesn’t pay attention, but as another recent comment says, it could actually show preparedness and consideration. So really it just comes down to personal preference. Whatever floats your boat, or protects it 😅. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Good catch. Mine is not all that severe, or at least not yet. There are a lot of worse things out there than this, so I’m perfectly happy dealing with this. Thank you for watching and sharing!
@@ElevateYacht I was worried about handling a boat 68-78 feet alone and there are not many who show it as well as you do in your videos. appreciate all the tips and advice. keep sharing and thank you very much.
I do not own it, I sell and maintain Prestige Yachts and a number of other brands in Chicago and the Great Lakes. Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers 🙌🏼
Here we go again. Joystick control, bow thruster, this guy is really a joke. Let's watch him leave with old fashioned controls, no pods, no thrusters, and boat right next door. Again, Power and Motor Yacht had a 9 year old boy do the same thing, with all the fluff engineering.
So professional, wonderful to watch somone who knows their stuff. You make it look so easy. I'm now addicted to this channel. Thanks for posting this 👍
That’s awesome to hear! Thank you for sticking around and for subscribing! I’ll keep bringing out quality content to keep you guys entertained. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Another MasterClass course in docking and navigating!
Thank you so much for the kind words! Glad you’re enjoying the channel! Thanks for watching 🙌🏼
Idk why but I just love watching you Dock yachts so much
I appreciate you watching and commenting! I’m glad you enjoy them. Cheers!
This is fantastic instruction. Anyone new, I would watch every video of his.
Thank you very much for watching and for the kind words! 🙌🏼
Amazing quality and the content is highly entertaining! I have only been on/have docked smaller sailboats (34-37 feet) so watching you dock these big yachts by yourself is a whole different experience. Thank you for the video!
I’m very happy to hear you enjoy the videos! Thank you for watching and commenting. Cheers!
I just found your videos a few days ago and enjoy them. It's good to watch a pro that explains what he is going to do based on the conditions and then watching while he does it. Pods and joysticks sure make it easier. Did that control system have skyhook? Prestiges seem like very nice boats. Been on them at shows but not yet in real life.
Thank you very much for the kind words. It’s great to hear you like the channel! The Volvo IPS boats have a feature called Dynamic Positioning System (DPS), which is similar to “skyhook”. Both are great features and very helpful in certain situations. Prestige Yachts are very nice. You get a lot of vessel for your money with them. Smart design features too. Thank you for watching and commenting! If you make it to Ft Lauderdale or Miami boat shows, I’ll be there, come say hi!
Watching your videos have helped me learn to slow down and be patient when docking & entering a crowded lock. There is no shame in aborting a stressful situation. Can’t wait to see more of your content!
This is awesome to hear! I’m very glad that the content is helping you in practical situations. Very smart, when in doubt, abort, regroup and start over. Happy boating my friend. Thank you for watching and sharing! 💪🏼
You can always stop and start again, as you said there is no shame in avoiding a problem. As long as you pay attention to the wind, the tides, or the currents depending on where you are you'll always be able to recover and try again. It ain't rocket science, just physics.
Thanks a ton for bringing us along and sharing the experience. Really big fan of this channel right off the bat.
Thank you for watching and for wanting to share the experience! It’s really great to hear you guys are enjoying the channel! I appreciate you 🙌🏼
These kinds of videos are great, thanks so much for doing this! You have a great way of narrating what you're doing, and why you are doing it. Keep it up!
I’m glad you are enjoying the videos! I will have more coming for sure. Thank you for watching and commenting!
I like this website so much!!!!!
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That very nice work docking up and very nice views of Chicago from the lake shore
Thanks for watching! Hope you are enjoying the channel!
Well done Captain!
Thank you very much for watching and for the kind words! Cheers!
Great job, I love all the modern equipment. My single screw 36 Gibson 4 banger had none of that. Just me and the wind
Thank you very much. There is a benefit to every different type of set up and yours sounds pretty darn enjoyable too.
Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers
Idk what to say, all ur vids are just amazing! Awesome boats with an awesome captain😄
Dang that’s very kind of you! Thank you very much for watching and for your kind words. I’m glad you’re enjoying the channel! 🙌🏼
My last two boats were 25’ and 26’. The wind in Lake Erie sometime would be so bad it was a pain in the rear To get them docked. The first one I had was a 1965 Owens that I bought when I was about 20 years old. It had a single inboard so that was a learning experience. I great video again. I Watch several of your videos so far. Really enjoy them.
My first vessel was a 27’ single screw and I can fully relate. Plenty of humble pie while having to take multiple attempts at the dock hah. But hey, that’s half the fun of learning and growing. That’s what’s great about boating, no matter how experienced you are, or how many times you’ve docked the same boat in the same slip, every day there is something new that can come up. A gust of wind, rain, current, a “helpful” neighbor placing the wrong line on wrong cleat… always learning and adapting. “You learn something new every day!”
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i can't stop watching these videos lol. your going to have me knocking on the neighbors door asking to take there boat down to anchor inn. which is the bar here in toledo where boat owners pull right up in them boats. if you ever need a deckhand im ya girl!
That bar sounds awesome! I want to go! If your neighbor’s are in, I’ll drive! Thank you for watching and for commenting. Always great to hear about spots to visit on the water and this one sounds fun! Cheers 🙌🏼
Earned my subscription. Well presented
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Can you please do more of this
U need to do more contant of these its so amzing to watch
Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoy the videos and content. I’ll do my best to keep em coming. Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers
Thanks for another great video! It's amazing how easy you make it look. I know the technology helps a great deal but your experience and knowledge are the real reason you make it look easy. One of these days I hope to have a smaller version of the Prestige. Thanks!
Thank you so much for the kind words! Prestige makes a great value vessel! Let me know when you’re ready and I’ll take care of you 💪🏼 thanks for watching and commenting!
It was an interesting move to turn the boat and have the wind on starboard, then leaving the helm…. Have wind onto the stern if you leave the helm. Of course there appeared to be very little wind.
Once again, another great tutorial. Glad I subscribed. Nice absolute yacht in passing @7:30. Be nice to know who has the right of way on the waterways. I never knew that a sail boat always has the right of way unless they tack.
I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for watching
Sailboats always have right of way regardless of them tacking(turning direction) or not, and that leads to sailboaters cheating by running both sources of propulsion at the same time AND CLAIMING SAILING RULES in order to claim RIGHT OF WAY...
I enjoy and learning from your video's.
Thank you 😊 Captain
Please can you Make one video about boat Thermology and All Boat parts Name .
Everything about boat please make one video
Wow, absolutely nailed it with this vid, great explanations, great scenery and the first person view is superb. You make it look so easy 👍👏
Wow this is great to hear! Thank you so much for the kind words. I’m glad you enjoy the channel! Thanks for watching!
Nice Video! Keep it up!
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Thank you it´s very interesting to watch.
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Those low radar arches that fry your head are insane. Who designs these?
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Great presentation
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Great Videos. I was wondering if you own a yacht or boat yourself as you‘re always driving others? Have a lot of licenses for boating myself and was wondering how to become a captain. Maybe as some sort of work and travel.
I used to own a boat years ago but once I got into professional captaining and yacht management for my clients, I have very little time during the season for a vessel of my own.
I hold a USCG 100 Ton Master credential and captain for clients and also maintain and captain yachts for a local marina and yacht sales facility.
Depending on where you live and boat, certain license requirements may differ. Here, a captain’s license is required if you are taking paying guests out. If you are driving a vessel for a private owner and no one is paying to be onboard, you wouldn’t need a specific license to drive the vessel (unless owner’s insurance required). Most of what I do is for private owners and while I don’t technically use my license when captaining their vessels, holding a license can show the owner I have a qualified “resume” and experience.
I’d be happy to discuss any further questions you may have. Feel free to reach out any time! Cheers and thank you for watching!
Great videos man!! All of your videos I've watched have been quite good! I just wish we could hear the engines of all these boats a lot more. Some you can kind of hear them and some you can't hear them at all. One thing I love about big boats is their big diesel engines!
Very nice and informative video. 👍🏻 Thanks for sharing it. 🙏🏻 I always put fenders out before I enter a marina, just in case you get into troubles, like engine failure.
Very smart! So many people dog the boats with fenders hanging but you never know what can happen and being prepared 6 steps in advance is huge. Well played. Thank you for watching and contributing often. I appreciate you!
@@ElevateYacht I've seen so many people getting into shitty situations. Marinas in the med are so crowded and full of unable skippers, that fenders out is mandatory. 😂
Man boating in the Med… I’ll deckhand for you one day to get to experience that 🙌🏼
@@ElevateYacht 😂 You're invited 🤗
love these videos! i know very little about boating in general but it is very interesting. i personally like to stay away from the water, so videos are great
I’m glad I can help you enjoy the water from a safe distance :) thank you for watching and commenting!
great job great video work thank you
Glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for watching and for the feedback! Cheers
Very helpful and good tips
I’m glad you liked the video! Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate you sticking around and checking out all the videos 🙌🏼
@@ElevateYacht always in touch at the end of the day learning a lot from you Greetings from Sydney
Sydney, definitely a bucket list destination! Hopefully I’ll make my way out there at some point. Cheers!
@@ElevateYacht never know we might do a trip to great barrier reef
Great video
Thank you!
Love ur videos u should have at least 2 million followers so cool to watch how u can dock a boat of this size solo
Dang, that would be something special! Maybe one day. For now, I’ll keep making videos that I hope you guys will watch and enjoy and we’ll see where it goes from there. If you’re enjoying the channel, I’d appreciate a share to anyone you think would get value from it! Thanks for your kind words and support! Cheers!
It ain't the Queen Mary...
great job!!
Thank you very much for watching and commenting!
Thank you so much for changing the views on helm, throttle, rudder and the chart plotter.
In my opinion this is so much better. 👍👍👍 The view angel during docking was also perfect. 👍👍👍
Great video! Btw: perfect docking!😉
Thx again
I thought you might enjoy this video better than the previous one. I am glad you enjoyed it! Just picked up a GoPro Max, which has 360° recording, so look out for some videos featuring that bad boy soon enough! Thank you for your support! Cheers
@@ElevateYacht I appreciate your efforts very much. Thank you 😊
I thought it was very complicated to run a yacht. But it looks easy if you know what to do. Thank you.
It can definitely seem daunting. I fully get that and I work with my clients that I train and coach to show them that it really isn’t as bad as it seems. A little bit of knowledge, understanding and planning ahead can make all the difference. I am happy to hear these videos are able to help others. Thank you for watching and for your input and feedback! Cheers!
I was told that when not using thrusters for any semi long periods that thruster breaker should be shut off also? Thoughts?? Keep up the great technical videos for us beginners!
I have never heard of this technique. Not to say that is couldn’t have some value though.
I do typically turn the thrusters off as soon as docking or undocking is complete, so as not to use the batteries longer than needed. I could see turning the breaker off for an item that has a constant draw of power and would then drain the batteries if the shore power somehow went out, but the thrusters need to be turned on manually, so I’m not sure if that’s a concern?
Thank you for watching and for your comment! I’m glad you are finding value in the channel! 🙌🏼
Do these pod systems not have GPS Hold? Seems with some accelerometers and gyros they could easily add a Hold feature where the computer would stabilize the boat in the attitude you left it + or - a foot or two.
Not every pod boat has it but most of them have the capabilities for the feature. Cummins has Skyhook and Volvo IPS has Dynamic Positioning System (DPS). Thanks for watching and commenting!
I'm new to your channel and I'm really enjoying your videos. Any chance you would go into detail about how you got started in this industry and pointers for other who may be interested?
Welcome to the channel! Thank you for watching and for your input. I have gotten this question before and I can definitely try to put together a video like this.
Great content! I'd like to see you do more docking without the joystick. Most of us can't afford those :) Thanks again!
Thank you very much for watching and commenting. I have gotten this request a few times and I will absolutely be doing some future videos with just the throttles. Stay tuned! Cheers!
If not already mentioned in the comments, it might be a good idea to say that the engines were already started and bow thruster tested. Check any flags for wind speed and direction and make sure chartplotter is on and working, etc. Perhaps prepare fenders and lines on starboard side for arrival if necessary. AIS check for local traffic .....
Also checking ahead with the arrival dock master for a slip, depth, current, approach, etc. I seem to recall you have dock hands ready but this comment did not mention which side you are planning to dock on.
I know I may seem to be a bit critical, and it may be beyond the advanced planning scope of this video, but it is, to me, an analogy to the lack of basic planning which led to the disaster in Afghanistan. Not trying to be critical of this video but people must think in advance. Looks like a very nice yacht. Would hate to see it, or others around it, damaged. Cheers!
Thank you for watching and for your thorough input. Some of the details you mention were left out for time sake. The destination was a spot we visit often, so birth/depth/approach are known. Great points and could be a topic for another video. Cheers!
Appreciate your content man! Just found your channel. I would love to see an inside tour of this yacht, looks really nice. I still have lots of things to learn as I started sailing about one or two months ago, and your channel definitely helps!
Welcome to the channel! Thank you for watching and commenting. Congrats on your starting sailing, it’s a beautiful pastime for sure.
I do have a walkthrough video of this exact boat. th-cam.com/video/Zk0bYxgelr8/w-d-xo.html
Thanks again! Cheers!
@@ElevateYacht Thank you mate!
Hello Dan! I am very interested in boating but did not find a good "crew guide" what do you think is the biggest boat one could operate on his or her own? Is there some kind of rule telling you how much people you need on a boat by length?
Thanks in advance
It’s great to hear you’re interested in getting into boating! Vessel operation and size will all depend on the individual and their experience. Working with a captain to train and learn can definitely help. Any vessel over 50’ is starting to get a bit large for a single individual but there are always exceptions to the rule.
Vessels are rated for a specific number of guests based on the size, which will be displayed. Also make sure you have a life jacket for every guest on board. Thanks for watching and commenting!
With all the experience you could have, it finally depends on weather conditions, berthing environment and the technical equipment of the boat. No wind and no current make things easy. If you have 40kts cross wind, single engine, no thrusters and need to stern moore with your anchor out, you might need a good crew, even on a 35 footer.
Capt. Dan, when is anchoring required and why do you not drop an anchor when you're in port / when would you drop an anchor in port?
In my travels throughout the Great Lakes and south to Florida, I have not come across any harbors that require or allow anchoring within them. Mostly because the harbors all have docks or piers which we dock up to. It’s a bit different than the Mediterranean mooring style where you drop anchor and back down into a birth. I’ve been told this difference has a lot to do with the available space. For locations that are tighter on space, Med mooring allows many more boats to be packed in. Thank you for your question!
Very informative ! Grateful.. by the way, is that the former Meigs Airfield on your port?
Yes it is! Great catch! Northerly Island they call it now days. It has a concert venue that hosts some great acts too. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Great quality video and brilliant explanations along the way thanks. Would welcome similar content with older/traditional boats without the IPS and joystick options (e.g. twin shaft drive diesels) if you happen to be working with any.
Thank you for watching and for your input. I will be bringing out some videos like this soon! I’m glad you like the videos so far! 🙌🏼
@@ElevateYacht thanks for the reply. Looking forward to it, thanks mate.
Great tutorials, thanks. I was wonding if you have experience with Xenta Joystick on typical shaft and prop boats. I just purchased a boat with that set up and after 20+ years docking I cannot get use to the joystick.
Oh man I’m sorry to hear that. It does take some time to put your trust into a little joystick, especially when you’ve been used to the standard throttles for docking. I have used similar joystick systems that are intergrated with shaft boats. I know that I have used your specific system before but sadly, I can not remember which boat it was on or too many details about the experience. I suppose if it went poorly and I had an issue, I would have remembered it more than if it was just another smoothing docking. Best of luck learning and congrats on the new boat! Thank you for watching! Cheers
Thanks for all of your informative videos, I'm learning a lot about yachting for the future. Looking to purchase one in the next 5 years. What is the recommended maximum length for a owner operated vessel? I'm looking at a Princess 62.
I’m happy to hear that you’re learning from and enjoying the channel! Thank you your your comment! Princess 62 is a beautiful vessel. When it comes to owner operator, a lot depends on experience and training. If it’s your first vessel or if you’ve been boating for years with slightly smaller vessels can make a difference too. Spend some time with a captain to go over trainings that will help you for sure. To me, the size and specific vessel really depend on the owners needs and plans for their boating. With so many different boats and styles out there, some boats fit while others might not make as much sense.
I am also a yacht broker and I help clients through this same process. I’m happy to help you through your search. Feel free to reach out any time! Thank you for watching!
@@ElevateYacht Thanks for your response and input. I'll keep you in mind for sure!
I was always wondering, that it is soo easy to move stuff around at the water surface, could you move a Yacht by your hand? aswer is yes.
Yes and no. These big girls are heavy and if there is a strong wind moving them, it’s not as easy. If it’s calm, you definitely can move them short distances like closer to or further from the dock. Thanks for watching!
??? -Wtf...
Can you please do a boat tour
I will be releasing the tour of this vessel soon. Thank you for requesting!
you have been very good these are beautiful videos to watch, also for me that I would like to buy a yacht as big as yours. Thanks my friend, sorry for my English I am deaf I have a cochlear implant, I have only been living in California for 7 years, I am from Venice Italy. I have subscribed to your channel. Mauro
Welcome to the channel! I am very happy you are enjoying the videos. Thank you for watching and sharing. Cheers!
When your docking at a fixed dock especially at low tide how do get on and off the boat?
Being based out of Chicago and working primarily on the Great Lakes, I don’t have to worry about tides. Depending on the vessel, there can be side boarding doors that allow for easier access at certain docks. For low docks, the swim platform is an easy option for boarding as well. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Also in Chicago we have floating docks so depending on the water height it’s always the same height along side of the boat
@@stevenmartensen1387 fellow Chicago boater! Welcome to the page! Thank you for watching
Sorry but the title is misleading. Docking solo means you attach all the lines yourself not having someone else on the dock to assist. Perhaps you have already done this too but not easy when you are on flybridge.
Good point. I have done solo locking video from the flybridge and I plan to get future videos of other docking scenarios. Thank you for watching and for your input
I always start engine(s) before doing anything.
Very smart move! I probably should have mentioned in the video that I already had the shore power off, switched over to generator, and started the engines. This helped shave a little time from the video.
I do like to fire up the engines first and then start the rest of the preparation process with shore power/generator, etc. This allows the engines to warm a bit and if there happen to be any alarms or warnings that pop up, we would identify them before leaving the dock.
Thank you for watching and for your input!
There is a world of difference in docking a million dollar joystick controlled IPS drive boat with bow thruster and any previous generation boats with no bow thruster or joystick positioning. The fancy drive system on this boat is what really allows it to be single handed.
This is very true. I have plenty of experience single handing old vessels and new vessels and thrusters/pods absolutely make for a much easier job all around. Thank you for watching and commenting
Very nice videos, just found them and very informative. Is this your boat, or a clients boat? Anyway, nice yacht👍
Thank you very much! This specific yacht is a brand new, for sale vessel. Thanks for watching and commenting! Glad you like the videos. Plenty more coming! Cheers
Curious to know if this would fit under the Chicago River bridges?
Yes it does. The only thing that is needed is to hinge the anchor light that is tallest part of the boat. We typically hinge them to provide an extra foot of clearance, but they clear the lowest bridge in the immediate downtown Chicago River, which is DuSable Bridge at 18’7”.
Are you a Chicago boater? Or planning the Great Loop?
Thank you for watching and for the great question!
@@ElevateYacht I'd definitely like to be a Chicago boater but it'll take a few years but wouldn't want to buy a boat that can't fit under the bridges, that's half the experience. Huge fan of of the Carver C34 & 37, and the Prestige 420S.
@@cjcar5141 that’s awesome! I’d love to help you during your search when that time comes and I’m always here for questions or to bounce ideas off of.
The nice part of getting a soft top flybridge, like in the video, is you get a whole separate entertaining area and you can still make it down the river easily. Imagine being on the top deck when cruising down the river to look at the buildings or fireworks nights or air and water show. But if it’s cold or rainy, you still have all the same functionality in the salon and lower helm too.
Slow is pro!
That’s exactly right! Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers!
7:11 Impressive! Zero wake at 1323mph!! :D
🤣🤣 had me going back to check that. Good catch. Thanks for watching!
where's that subway sub shop that Jessie Smollett got that sub
🤣
Give us more from this size prestige
We have a 2022 Prestige 460 Flybridge coming in soon! Stay tuned. Thank you for watching and commenting!
I am very sorry to tell you that the docking lines should of been tied to the railing in a way it is easy for people at dock can grab them . Also loose docking lines can easily go overboard and get into the propeller ??????
Didn’t this boat have Dynamic Positioning System so it holds in place when you place fenders?
This specific vessel has the capability for DPS but it hasn’t been activated yet. All IPS systems have the ability to add the DPS for an extra cost. Good catch! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Well, most owner operators could do this in those conditions (good weather, no wind). We all know it couldn’t be done like this with 20+kts wind. Also, it’s not that much of solo docking if there are 2 guys on the dock simultaneously grabbing the front and rear end lines
Do you ever feel like you are "cheating" when using the thrusters? As an airline pilot I couple the auto pilot and auto throttles to fly the approach but other times I don't "cheat" and fly it manually for practice.
Good question. When it comes to a vessel with shafts and just a bow thruster, oftentimes I don’t use the thruster and simply work with the props only. Vessels with pods and not shafts, are not as responsive with just the “sticks” and actually work better when using the joystick, so at times you’re better off going with the technology.
I am perfectly capable and comfortable using only engines and no thrusters, and I do enjoy putting my skills to the test. My skills and what I am comfortable with are likely different than the standard boater…the tools are there for a reason so I coach my clients to use the tools provided for you. I hear many “old school” captains saying things like “it’s cheating” or calling thrusters demeaning nicknames. I work hard to train my clients to know that they have every tool available to them and to be 100% comfortable to use them. In an ideal situation, they may not need them but I absolutely do not want them being ashamed or nervous to use thrusters because of what some old school captains say. Technology has improved and the tools are made to make your life easier. Work smart not hard.
Great topic and question. Thank you for watching and commenting. Hope this helps give my insight. Cheers!
We have cars that park themselves, how far off are boats that dock themselves too?
This is a great question and it is coming very soon. Volvo already has many updated features rolling out. Fully automated docking won’t be far behind. Thank you for watching and for your question!
Chinese owners???
Geez, how I wish I could afford a yacht like this.
Gives us all something to work towards 💪🏼
can you show the server cabinet
The crew quarters? Or other areas in the valley? I can take some update videos soon.
Let me come jump those wakes 😅😅
You will get some massive air! These are some big rollers here. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Did you cut a 3mins 20 to take the stern line off you forgot?
Hah no but that would have been great coaching moment if I had done that, I wouldn’t have cut it. Not sure what stern line you are thinking about. If you see the thin line i between my starboard side and the empty dock next to me, that is a cable divider we had put in. The dock next to us is a fuel dock and you can never be too careful with a brand new for sale vessel, so we added that cable for extra protection from drifting boats. Thank you for watching and for keeping me honest 🙏🏻
@@ElevateYacht I was worried that it was a line still attached. I only noticed it because only yesterday a crew never took my stern line off and I damaged a pier🙈 great caching video and good boat handling
@@brianmckechnie6430 we’ve all been there man! Typically, unless specifically requested by the client, I prefer to tie the boat only dockside, to help lessen the chance for instances like that. Granted we are in an area with no tides or significant currents, so it’s doable. Thank you for the feedback and for watching. Hope you enjoy the channel. I always welcome feedback or would love to hear other videos people would like to see. Cheers!
Such a beautiful waterway for a dreadful city that's been run into the ground...
I missed the part where you checked the fluids & started the engines. I watched in horror as I saw you cast off,
thinking you had yet to start the engines. I learned early on never to do that. Dingy or Yacht, always have motive
power before you let go of land.
What is the cost to run per year?
That’s a very hard number to pin down because each owner uses their vessel very differently. If it’s used as a floating condo or if you’re touring the Great Lakes and beyond. Fuel consumption on a Volvo IPS vessel is far lower than on other vessels due to the design and efficiency of the drive system. Plus, with a brand new Prestige, you receive a full bow to stern warranty, so that further reduces your cost of ownership. Oil/fluid changes maybe $5k. Will it be indoor heated storage?
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Hey are the boat you dock yours??
No, these vessels are either owned by my clients or they are owned by the yacht sales marina that I represent as well. Thank you for watching!
@@ElevateYacht Ok thank you
if you could buy any 50 ft. boat which one would buy?
Dang, this is a great question and a super difficult one. There are so many boats that I like for different reasons. If I had to choose one for my family and what we like to do, it would have to be a flybridge boat with lots of entertaining space. If it has to be 50' exactly, my pick is Fairline 50 Squadron, but I would opt for the Squadron 53 if you allowed :) Thank you for watching and for the great question!
your videos are great.Keep up the good work
@@walterhluchyj3721 thank you very much! I’ll keep em coming for you guys 🙌🏼
Why is it not good to allow fenders to hang while underway?
If you are traveling in open waters at higher speeds, your fenders have the ability to bounce off the side of the boat with the wave action and that could cause marks or scuffs on the boat. You would also run the risk of losing a fender this way too. Beyond that, there really is no big harm in keeping your fenders down. Around the States, there is a big following of boaters who think this shows an amateur boater or one who doesn’t pay attention, but as another recent comment says, it could actually show preparedness and consideration. So really it just comes down to personal preference. Whatever floats your boat, or protects it 😅. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@@ElevateYacht thanks so much for your response.
Hong Kong style...
show ais and navigation systems
I can definitely do that! Thank you for watching and for the great suggestion
I just realized you have vitiligo, feels bad man. I also have a form of it but it's not that severe.
Good catch. Mine is not all that severe, or at least not yet. There are a lot of worse things out there than this, so I’m perfectly happy dealing with this. Thank you for watching and sharing!
Parachutist!
shit happens, I get nervous when I see an unattended helm.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for watching!
@@ElevateYacht I was worried about handling a boat 68-78 feet alone and there are not many who show it as well as you do in your videos. appreciate all the tips and advice. keep sharing and thank you very much.
do you own the yacht????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I do not own it, I sell and maintain Prestige Yachts and a number of other brands in Chicago and the Great Lakes. Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers 🙌🏼
Here we go again. Joystick control, bow thruster, this guy is really a joke. Let's watch him leave with old fashioned controls, no pods, no thrusters, and boat right next door.
Again, Power and Motor Yacht had a 9 year old boy do the same thing, with all the fluff engineering.
comunque, sei imbranato.