How I Did $25,000+ Damage to My Boat in Practice (I'm screwed)

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  • @KJRob30
    @KJRob30 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    I can't get over Max. Seems like yesterday he was just a little guy. He must be over the moon to have a dad like Ben. The fishing is what we're here for but I've grown to love seeing you with your family. ❤

  • @tylerscott8173
    @tylerscott8173 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I like ol milliken because he pretty much puts it out there. No bs. Mf act like if tell you and teach you about the game of fishing, it’s stupid to tell anyone like they will have the means or abilities to perform the way you do! Thanks brotha

  • @kylesplace
    @kylesplace 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

    Absolutely criminal how expensive boat motor are.

    • @Veemack21
      @Veemack21 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No kidding

    • @bradlaney71
      @bradlaney71 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What’s crazy is people keep buying them as fast as they can make them, so manufacturers will continue to raise prices every year. Supply and demand. People aren’t cutting back demand.

  • @mikemiller8440
    @mikemiller8440 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thanks again for another awesome video I really enjoyed it and as always I'm really looking forward to seeing the next video

  • @toddlowery1738
    @toddlowery1738 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Ozzy is so funny. I love seeing him in your videos. He always has your back . Great video . I'm glad they got you hooked up at Yamaha. Keep rocking it . MFer for life .🤙🤙🤙

  • @SneakerShow24
    @SneakerShow24 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +46

    Yamaha dude said “Cut that camera off” and you listened 😂😂

    • @blakefoster6324
      @blakefoster6324 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

      He was all bidness too. 4hrs and its good to go. Pretty hard to beat that.

    • @colbylivingston4319
      @colbylivingston4319 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Can’t show anything that scars Yamahas rep lol😂

    • @danielnicholson300
      @danielnicholson300 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      I'm a Yamaha guy but some of the motors have issues they must not want public

    • @_2goated
      @_2goated 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      What’s he supposed to do. Say no?😂

    • @louisgerrain8944
      @louisgerrain8944 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Just the fact that" the lower units for Yamaha's are impossible to get right now" is a very telling statement!

  • @SelenMakrova-np4lg
    @SelenMakrova-np4lg 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +28

    Your videos are a breath of fresh air, always enjoy watching

  • @genemcdonald4430
    @genemcdonald4430 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You’re putting in the work, big hopes it pays off big.

  • @marcuscarmouche9023
    @marcuscarmouche9023 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Sounds like an improper install on the first lower unit. Hot horn went off right after the lower unit swap.

  • @kentuckytrapper780
    @kentuckytrapper780 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent video, catch'um up Ben..

  • @ShanaDixon-sr7kl
    @ShanaDixon-sr7kl 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +26

    Love your style, keep rocking it!

  • @FishingNorthernOntarioCanada
    @FishingNorthernOntarioCanada 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    OMG i had the exact same sound last year on my Merc The feeling is gut wrenching I had it on video I called it
    the day the mercury died. I upgraded to the 175 Yamaha sho And love it . Good luck Ben your videos inspire me: ✌️

    • @shanehamilton6708
      @shanehamilton6708 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      My opti left me for the first time Friday. I got a constant 6 second alarm about 30 seconds after I started my motor but everything seemed ok until I got about 10 miles from the landing and it shut down on me. I had that gut feeling it was going to happen and it did. It’s the oil reservoir sensor I think. Of course all the places are called Friday doesn’t have it.

  • @1jimif
    @1jimif 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love you brother! I can't wait to see you holding up that blue trophy from the Northern Swing!....FishOn.....jimi

  • @brandonevans2015
    @brandonevans2015 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hope to see you while your in town this weekend. Will you be hanging around the harbor after weigh ins

  • @TrumpisImmortal
    @TrumpisImmortal 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Was wondering what spinning set up have you been using in tournaments???
    I don’t do any social media so I can’t go somewhere else and ask this question. Thanks
    Well I guess this is considered social media.

  • @kentsmith1253
    @kentsmith1253 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Damn Max is a grown man! So good to see him. I miss those old ice fishing videos when he was a kid. Good times! Good luck brother and hookem good.

  • @jasonsouthwick1991
    @jasonsouthwick1991 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I like seeing the videos early

  • @HawgWyldFishing
    @HawgWyldFishing 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    So the $25K damage will be chalked up as mystery designation status. 😂

    • @MillikenFishing
      @MillikenFishing  11 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      New power head, new lower unit.

    • @JVig77
      @JVig77 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Pretty much a new motor.

  • @fshn4dlrs805
    @fshn4dlrs805 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Talking boats. I see your Caymas from last season is up for auction here in Springfield MO. Got 1 ? for u. Did that Mercury get a new power head b4 you turned it back in? Would appreciate a reply. Might buy it. Even though it’s n rough shape. Lol. Thanks

  • @kennylowe9404
    @kennylowe9404 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Keep the content coming! It seems you have had some rough luck with motors? Be honest…. Are they just junk or are you that rough on them?

    • @joshsinglefooter
      @joshsinglefooter 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Covid motors unqualified people making them

    • @MillikenFishing
      @MillikenFishing  11 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      I mean, outside of hitting things with the lower unit, it’s hard to be too rough on the motors after the break in period. I don’t think any of the brands have great QC these days.

    • @willmillett
      @willmillett 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@MillikenFishingso what exactly was the failure? Sure a new powerhead but did they tell you what went?

  • @bryand956
    @bryand956 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    that blood apple is killing it right now and last month in Texas. glad its back in stock.

  • @garysanderford1572
    @garysanderford1572 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You are not screwed you got that TH-cam ✔️

  • @Mjones8383
    @Mjones8383 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Have you trie going up to Guntersville dam and scoping the giant smallmouth that live yp there?

  • @johnharbison93
    @johnharbison93 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Makes you wonder if the water pickup tube wasnt lined up properly on the new gear case. Not trying to bad mouth the dude who brought it out, but a little interesting that after the lower unit is swapped, toure getting alarms.

  • @tomchalupsky5199
    @tomchalupsky5199 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Stay after it Ben

  • @randymoore32
    @randymoore32 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What caused the motor failure

  • @christophershelton1735
    @christophershelton1735 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What 6th sense plastics are good for drop shot?

  • @jessenewman1729
    @jessenewman1729 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just go out there and do what you do best. Can not belive how big Max is now.

  • @chrisfoley3320
    @chrisfoley3320 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey wild man, what brand fluorocarbon do you use.

  • @chriscade9631
    @chriscade9631 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    For your next practice video I want you too wear a joe dirt mullet wig and only use lines from the movie as celebrations 🙌

  • @hbkgoblue100
    @hbkgoblue100 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ozzy laughing at the fart cracked me up

  • @civilized5734
    @civilized5734 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Those good ol Yamahas!!

  • @williamtobias9570
    @williamtobias9570 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'd like to see you fish some east coast lakes,rivers...I'm in nc.

  • @jessestyron3806
    @jessestyron3806 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You Beeetttt 🎣💥🔥

  • @rongeipel7076
    @rongeipel7076 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Oh yea this is your tournament bud keep ya head down an pull a manic trick out ya bag an WIN 🏁🏁🏁wheeler u got this let’s get it MFER’S 💪💪👍👍👍🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

    • @scottdanielson4816
      @scottdanielson4816 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You do realize the tournament was a few weeks ago, right?

  • @RufusRufio-fe3xz
    @RufusRufio-fe3xz 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fish the weed line and then the first drop off and then the space in between the docks. Then move to the 2nd drop and the Space in-between the weed line and the drop next. 3rd fish prominent cover and ditches if they aren't in staging areas. Then Fish docks last. If that doesn't work fish depth. Only fish docks you know have big fish on them 1st before all this if you know they wont be there later. Then fish staging areas. Work Shoreline based on wind and temp; but only if you prefish because the fish might be in a different part of the stage. So be prepared to flip and rig last to pull fish out of hard cover or top cover. As a last resort use search baits such as jerk baits or spinnerbaits variants because fish might be in transition to a different area(s) due to pressure. Topwater.

  • @rootsdresser
    @rootsdresser 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    That motor has been sounding rough for the last several tournaments in the videos youve put out.

  • @noahross1548
    @noahross1548 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Definitely sounds like you had a rod that said see ya!

  • @mattbishop3297
    @mattbishop3297 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Absolutely hate that TH-cam is changing its plat form. Keep fishing and keeping it reel

  • @nathanvincent4122
    @nathanvincent4122 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    He says I hope the rods and grass are still here in the morning 😂😂😂

  • @Jacobhawkins68
    @Jacobhawkins68 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Why did he want the camera off

  • @kessq8753
    @kessq8753 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Please do a collab with Flukemaster!!

  • @samphilipp4997
    @samphilipp4997 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cole is the best camera man just like Austin with DMFD

  • @Jay-mn3oy
    @Jay-mn3oy 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Top Tier IPA! Voodoo

  • @jondemars6831
    @jondemars6831 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey the engine went in my car last week, it only costed me $7k, but I swapped it myself, but just wanted to let you know you’re not alone!

  • @bryansherlin1914
    @bryansherlin1914 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Imagine coming to the comments just to hate on Ben. Man that’s a rough life.

  • @Inglewood510
    @Inglewood510 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Whole power head change? How did you blow the motor. Mercury isnt any better

  • @dustinpitts2741
    @dustinpitts2741 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Sounds like when the foot got changed the water pickup tube was not hooked up but you could see if that motor was peeing or not just my thoughts

  • @user-lq1yb6uz1o
    @user-lq1yb6uz1o 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    New motor hopefully?

  • @jamesandrews1234
    @jamesandrews1234 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hit something broke a prop probably weakened the lower. The upper power... well it's good for views to struggle. Love your videos. Keep grinding

  • @michaelross5674
    @michaelross5674 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was hearing that sound while you were driving

  • @wimpishmanatee2807
    @wimpishmanatee2807 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    my old 2 stroke yamaha 60hp still running like new after 13 years

  • @lancepoore3045
    @lancepoore3045 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    32:50 I think that was holy roller..not holly roller??? 🤣🤣🤣

  • @jakejacobson2999
    @jakejacobson2999 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Sounds like time to get a new motor 😂

  • @mdbassin6267
    @mdbassin6267 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    where exactly was the 25k in damage

  • @AlabamaBassin
    @AlabamaBassin 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Crazy to think I roll around with about the same amount of rods in my little tin rig 😂🤷

  • @brandonfrans
    @brandonfrans 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Put a price tag on some of the rod setups..

  • @williamknight5142
    @williamknight5142 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    When it rains it pours.Hopefully you got all the bad luck over with.

  • @user-lq1yb6uz1o
    @user-lq1yb6uz1o 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Motor was chopping like a old 2.5 merc when u were shutting her down. Damn that sucks

  • @rhodesphotoco
    @rhodesphotoco 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yamaha is the Cheesecake Factory of fun things, not the worst for such a huge menu, but not the best.

  • @FishinWithEli
    @FishinWithEli 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Bro all love for this guy but dang you rough on engines or you just have bad luck

  • @Bassmaster1256
    @Bassmaster1256 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Boy it sure seems like you're hard on your stuff. Should have got a Mercury.

  • @Brady-i4z
    @Brady-i4z 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ben I know u and lake LBJ did not mix the first time but go back please it’s on fire

  • @kennethmiller6594
    @kennethmiller6594 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Well I am stuck in 402. Need to go fish a canal.

  • @tylerpyle2628
    @tylerpyle2628 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Pickwick, Wheeler and Wilson are dead due to the constant tournament pressure. Those embodiments in the 80,90,2000s are not the same as today. Alabama should have took a lesson from Texas.

  • @robcarey4189
    @robcarey4189 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Anybody elses is out 4-6 weeks. Looks like they swapped a new motor.
    Not getting that warranty service for us pee ons.

  • @brianbruce4215
    @brianbruce4215 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Who makes that chatterbait??

  • @JarJarDynX
    @JarJarDynX 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    Yamaha rep knew they forgot to put oil in the engine after that lower swap IMMEDIATELY lol

    • @417HVAC
      @417HVAC 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Bingo. Low oil pressure alarm.

    • @dylanb5803
      @dylanb5803 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      No reason to drain engine oil to swap a lower unit

    • @JarJarDynX
      @JarJarDynX 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@dylanb5803 on some brands you do.

    • @JarJarDynX
      @JarJarDynX 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @dylanb5803 I was just joking cuz of the turn off the camera part lol

    • @MillikenFishing
      @MillikenFishing  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Both lower unit oil and engine oil were replaced prior to running the new lower.

  • @TrumpisImmortal
    @TrumpisImmortal 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This must have been where he got into it with the other TH-camr.

    • @Hatedepot
      @Hatedepot 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ??

    • @TrumpisImmortal
      @TrumpisImmortal 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Hatedepot how long have you fallowed this channel?????

    • @TrumpisImmortal
      @TrumpisImmortal 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Hatedepot Matt Pangrac “Hole Buzzards” ended up being hugged out between the two.

    • @Hatedepot
      @Hatedepot 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@TrumpisImmortal few years but passively watch -some of Ben’s schtick is clickbaity so i try to steer from those

  • @Chad_D
    @Chad_D 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I want to see a 10lb stud😮

  • @calhounconcretepumping7260
    @calhounconcretepumping7260 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Man I wouldn’t stay overnight in Decatur Alabama if we were in a zombie apocalypse and that was the only place without zombies! That place is the damn capital of getting shit stolen! I would travel a bit to the shoals area or stay over towards Athens or rogersville! I live 15 minutes west of Decatur so I know how it is over there. Just terrible.

  • @bonesdc1
    @bonesdc1 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow.

  • @georgeshreadiii8537
    @georgeshreadiii8537 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Would like to see way more shit talking about Lee! lol

  • @Mjones8383
    @Mjones8383 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Dude i saw max at Smith, kid is tall as fux😂

  • @raidersc9066
    @raidersc9066 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Did he just say cut the camera off???!!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @offgridwhitetails8768
    @offgridwhitetails8768 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Look guys and gals…when your motor sounds an alarm that doesn’t mean cycle the key and run it . He’s lucky they let him make it if they warranted that power head. I’d be calling this video “Saved by Yamaha”

  • @TheBassHookup
    @TheBassHookup 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Zmans gonna be after your buddy Brad now, watch your back Brad…those a**holes are relentless lol.

  • @Monmorrangr
    @Monmorrangr 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    At least your spotlight didn’t break. You would be really screwed without FFS.

  • @tomstclair961
    @tomstclair961 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Yeah yeah yeah 😅😅😅
    You can talk rods and rigs all day!! But if you ain't packin two jars of pickled quail eggs in go juice you might as well not even turn the key brother..
    😅😅😅😅😅😅😅. Go getter done son.
    Good luck.

  • @davegwiazdon8450
    @davegwiazdon8450 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Zombie Cat at 24:22

  • @brianbelcher9567
    @brianbelcher9567 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    With the lower unit problems sounds like you gotta Mercury instead of a Yamaha

  • @robertbrown1461
    @robertbrown1461 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Don't drink too many IPA's or you'll be late to the ramp with a skull splitting headache 😅 Goodluck!

  • @user-lq1yb6uz1o
    @user-lq1yb6uz1o 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    For the price of all these engines they break a lot all brands. But y'all do run the crap outta them. Going 70 mph at almost wide open throttle 60 miles up river sometimes just ain't good

  • @bassdojo3925
    @bassdojo3925 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Your revenue from YT will easily cover the repairs.

  • @mrlrgmouth3692
    @mrlrgmouth3692 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So the service is great but what's up with Yamaha quality of their motors .sounds and looks like Yamaha quality of their motors is junk.since when does a lower unit go out and then the motor throw a rod on a brand new motor on a brand new boat ..I would have stuck with flicking mercury man

  • @inannashu689
    @inannashu689 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I can't imagine needing that much technology to catch fish .lol

  • @kevinvaughan2570
    @kevinvaughan2570 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I hate hearing that sound out of a big motor

  • @joeg1709
    @joeg1709 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So much eye roll for the Yamaha guy 🙄

  • @evandodd9845
    @evandodd9845 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fine folks😂😂😂. I bet anyone could guess

  • @techtiger38
    @techtiger38 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Welp, I had hopes for you Milly. Started off strong, completely fell off.

  • @TylerBecham-xr9is
    @TylerBecham-xr9is 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Need to go a evinrude mannn

    • @donaldmartin4980
      @donaldmartin4980 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Evinrude went out of business in 2020…. They are gone .. 😢

    • @JarJarDynX
      @JarJarDynX 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@donaldmartin4980 and for good reason lol

    • @TylerBecham-xr9is
      @TylerBecham-xr9is 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@donaldmartin4980 are u shitting me guess i been in a hole

  • @sheltonfishing3656
    @sheltonfishing3656 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I hope the fine thugs of Decatur Al didn't still too much of your crap bro. They will still you blind down there for sure they out there gettin it 💯🤦 it's like this guy done had to get his whole boat rebuilt and still getting messed with

  • @alexjohnson5610
    @alexjohnson5610 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Real men drink voo doo’s !!!!

  • @foreverfishingillinois815
    @foreverfishingillinois815 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Dam man you think with a new bass cat you wouldn't have many issues guess Yamaha sucks 😂

  • @adzoutnabout8666
    @adzoutnabout8666 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Did you run over a Chinaman because your luck is run out mate ?
    I have a 20 yr old Yamaha on my boat, no dramas.

    • @KJRob30
      @KJRob30 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      They don't make em like they used too. Also he runs hard. Bust mostly they don't make em like they used too.

    • @adzoutnabout8666
      @adzoutnabout8666 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@KJRob30 true mate.
      Mine has 500 + hrs.
      Service it myself. Replaced the water pump impeller and thermostat 3 times, lower unit seals ( very important ) to prevent saltwater in the gearbox.
      2 stroke but great motor compared to other brands i have owned.

  • @Dylan-si1rn
    @Dylan-si1rn 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Doesnt matter what state you’re in… any place named decatur is a crime ridden sh$t hole

    • @KJRob30
      @KJRob30 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      You must be from Indiana. Our Decatur used to be our murder capital.

    • @Dylan-si1rn
      @Dylan-si1rn 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Grew up in Illinois 👍🤣

    • @Dylan-si1rn
      @Dylan-si1rn 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hard to compete w chicago as far as being the murder capital of the state, but decatur il sure as hell tries

  • @cmorton7605
    @cmorton7605 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    first

  • @Logan-t-k9s
    @Logan-t-k9s 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Man that sucks about your motor

  • @Mjones8383
    @Mjones8383 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wheeler has been booty cheeks for a while, since tge TVA started killing grass because it supposedly stopped up the nuclear power plants intake. They can build a nuclear power plant but can't build a screen😂

  • @TrumpisImmortal
    @TrumpisImmortal 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a gay day on the lake. 🌈 😂