Freeing a Stuck Boat: The Right Gear for the Job at Jewfish Key | Grounding 28ft Parker
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This week, I get a call for a 28ft Parker that ran aground up by Jewfish Key. By the time I show up, there’s a private vessel trying to help pull them off the sandbar, but to no avail. Sometimes it just takes the right gear and boat to get the job done and to do it safely.
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This week, I received an urgent call about a 28-foot Parker that had run aground near the scenic area of Jewfish Key. As I made my way to the location, I couldn't help but anticipate the challenge ahead. Upon arriving at the scene, I saw that a private vessel was already there, with its crew valiantly trying to pull the stranded boat off the stubborn sandbar. Despite their commendable efforts, it was clear that their attempts were in vain.
The sight reminded me of how crucial it is to have the right gear and expertise for such tasks. The private vessel, though well-intentioned, lacked the specialized equipment and perhaps the necessary experience to handle this particular situation. Safely freeing a grounded boat often requires a combination of the correct tools, the right kind of boat, and a thorough understanding of the local waters and seabed.
I quickly assessed the situation, noting the tide, the wind conditions, and the position of the Parker. With the appropriate gear on hand and a boat designed for such operations, I knew we had a good chance of success. Carefully, we set up our equipment, ensuring everything was secure and ready for the pull.
Moments like these underscore the importance of preparedness and the value of having the right resources at one's disposal. With the right setup, we were able to methodically and safely free the Parker from the sandbar, guiding it back to deeper waters without causing any damage to the vessel or the environment.
This experience reinforced a vital lesson: while goodwill and effort are important, having the right tools and knowledge is essential for safely and effectively resolving maritime mishaps.
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Another great video Cap'n. Glad you've got a sponsor and hope the channel continues to grow!
Thanks Del! Couldn't have done it without your support over these years!
NICE JOB CAPTAIN
Thanks Kitjeep!
Capt Ken ya gotta hit them with the "you can't dock here". 😂
lol 🤣
I think they'd take as kindly to that as everyone who that phrase has been said to has 😁
I had my Good Seamaritan pilot house Parker on Tampa Bay... Used to come outta the auxiliary Coast guard station ramp on Gandy boulevard... These videos bring back memories😊... Good stuff thanks for posting. Dwight, Good Seamaritan Rescue since 1958😊
What, were they cutting across as the tide was going out & then it was gone...... and no one would help except the last guy
who was hanging around while you freed them. Yep, that was a textbook job...... thanks for the video Captain ; peace & GB
I would not try to tow any boat. A lot of damage can be caused to a boat not equipped with towing capabilities and WILL NOT BE COVERED BY INSURANCE. Thats what TowBoatUS is for….As long as they are safe and in no immediate danger, wait until USCG or Towboat comes in each circumstance…….
Ahh, I've helped several people back in the day but I didn't think about the insurance & the sH!T storm that might
start over damages... lol, and some of the damage could already be there but you'd be screwed for helping....
Thanks for that, I totally wasn't thinking very smart on it.
@@user-dv7hb2sc9m Correct…….One issue I see is cleats being pulled out. The backing plates on a recreational boat can be nothing more than HD washers….lol….I know it sounds dickish, but “shit” happens. Even if you have the owner sign a pice of paper for ALL LIABILITY, it is only worth the paper it is on. You would be surprised that the owner of the boat being towed will blame you for “stuff”……All good deeds go punished….lol…..
And now that you mention it, I've seen a fair number of boats that have missing/damaged cleats & while a lot of
things might cause this, so could towing. And some repair jobs by the owners do not get done right so that the
cleat they fixed can come off again, perhaps easier than a manufacturer's cost cutting installation. You're dead
on correct..... No good deed goes unpunished is the saying I've heard. This holds true for ANY good deed....
Kinda sad but you've taught me not to mess w/ them unless it's a medical or threat to life as bad weather
or the vessel having little hope. I do like this channel & ty for the posts
This is a great discussion. MVF is spot on. Forget damage to your boat if something happens and think of the liability you're opening yourself up to. In today's litigation society, do you really want something to go wrong and the other party to suit you?
Pretty cool you have a sponsor/advertiser. Is your phone in a floatable case? Just curious if it's goes overboard...
Thanks JR! Y'all watching these videos has made that possible!
No. My phone will not float if dropped overboard which is why I'm super carful when getting a signature
Thanks!!!
Nice job Cap you have to like the easy ones...
Thanks Vancity!
From a work perspective, yeah, the easy ones are nice...but they don't make the most interesting videos 😐
@@CaptKenO Ha ha well we like all your videos and soon enough you enough I am sure you have a tough one...
What kind of rope do you use captain?
None i would use, with the knot😅
But funny how different tidal swings can be.
We get two high/lows per day, while his area only has one🤷♂️
It's a braided poly line with a 39k pound working load
And why wouldn't you use it?
Also, we have weird tides here, but we usually have 2 H/L tides, sometimes there's not much difference between the middle H/L, and then sometimes we get only 1 H/L in a day