This was so fascinating to watch and learn! I’ve often wondered how you go from handling a small fishing boat (all I’ve ever done, and only a bit) to driving a big trawler with inboards and living accommodations. It would be so intimidating having to master a boat of this size without considerable instruction. I came across this channel and here you’ve answered so many questions already. New owners hire a captain’s coach! Super cool. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills with the world. 😊❤️
Another great video w/ excellent content. I especially found the info on navigating locks informative. (I don’t encounter locks often as a coastal boater in the Northeast.). Thx Captain!!
Found your channel a few weeks ago and really enjoy it. I grew up buzzing around the Mississippi River in a 14’ Alumacraft with a 8 hp Mariner. Used go through and back of lock and dam 3 so I was interested in seeing the locks you were going thru, seems pretty much the same. Great video thanks!
Thanks for giving all the detail though the whole trip. So informative! Could you comment on what is customary for tipping the dock hands when tying up and fuel dock down there?
I captain 35ft sport cruiser with no thrusters. I am curious on the stern,it seems like it’s rarely used around the dock compared to traditional maneuvering with the drives…does it just not respond well to walking it off the dock? Or is this just good training on the core skills needed? I am amazed at how anticipation is intuitive to some but foreign to others (wind, current, momentum).
Out of curiosity, if he has his captain on the boat, why wouldn’t he be training the owner? The captain just not interested in training the owner or are there different qualification to being able to train someone?
Best instrumental boating channel out there. Much appreciated.
I always love how patient you are with the novices. You not only educate and guide them but give them confidence especially with docking. Great video!
Great video, some pretty good content. Keep up the good work, stay safe and I look forward to seeing the next video.😎👍
Awesome job Capt Dave!!! I see many days of fun boating for you! Great Coaching!!!
Very informative. Great job.
Excellent video Captain. Perfect training video. Thank you. keep them coming. Ohio boys out.
I've learned so much watching your vids. Thank you!
Nice job. Beautiful boat. That's right up my alley!
Great job Captain, always enjoy the videos. Keep'm coming.
This was so fascinating to watch and learn! I’ve often wondered how you go from handling a small fishing boat (all I’ve ever done, and only a bit) to driving a big trawler with inboards and living accommodations. It would be so intimidating having to master a boat of this size without considerable instruction. I came across this channel and here you’ve answered so many questions already. New owners hire a captain’s coach! Super cool. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills with the world. 😊❤️
"He's crazy, ain't he?" just got you a new subscriber.
34:25 Nice and easy explanation with the thumbs 👍👍
That was awesome!!
Another great video w/ excellent content. I especially found the info on navigating locks informative. (I don’t encounter locks often as a coastal boater in the Northeast.). Thx Captain!!
Great video thanks
done watching you're a calm great teacher salute
49 deg feel sorry for you here in the PNW its 09:45 and 40 deg Love your videos thanks G
Getting use to the controls - after a while the boat feels like part of you.
Cool stuff
Great stuff Captain
Found your channel a few weeks ago and really enjoy it. I grew up buzzing around the Mississippi River in a 14’ Alumacraft with a 8 hp Mariner. Used go through and back of lock and dam 3 so I was interested in seeing the locks you were going thru, seems pretty much the same. Great video thanks!
Thanks for giving all the detail though the whole trip. So informative! Could you comment on what is customary for tipping the dock hands when tying up and fuel dock down there?
your thumb direction is good i was taught with the shoulders
You should bring a little R/C tank on training days to help new owners understand twin engine operation.
Good idea.
This can be a info overload first time at the wheel of a new boat
I kept wanting to tell him to let go of the wheel and both hands on shifter
Did you tell Rich about the square grouper? If you did I missed it in the video. Everyone needs to keep their 👁👁 open for those opportunities.
I captain 35ft sport cruiser with no thrusters. I am curious on the stern,it seems like it’s rarely used around the dock compared to traditional maneuvering with the drives…does it just not respond well to walking it off the dock? Or is this just good training on the core skills needed? I am amazed at how anticipation is intuitive to some but foreign to others (wind, current, momentum).
Out of curiosity, if he has his captain on the boat, why wouldn’t he be training the owner? The captain just not interested in training the owner or are there different qualification to being able to train someone?
They should make it maditory for people to view your channel if your a first time captain of a new boat.
Gulf of America 😝