I Should NOT Have Done This!
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
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I saw this happen just down from my condo. I was lowering my boat to go check on you. At the time I didn’t know it was you, until I saw the show today. Now it all makes sense. Thank goodness for kill switches.
Hi! My dad is an eye doctor and says he really likes your channel and what I learn from you. He said if you would get him your spectacle Rx he would make you some really nice glasses for free. If you read this and want to let us do this let me know. God bless
@DylanBondurant I read this comment before I realized Stephen lost his glasses.....you and your dad along with Stephen are great humans, there is so much goodness for sure🙏✌️
Thank you for sharing your video, many would have not shared the incident. I used not wear my lanyard, then saw a video of a small tender buck out the driver and with a kill switch attached it kept running, the boat went into full speed spinning in circles, so very dangerous , thank you,,
Wow nice offer there.
top notch calm and collected... damn impressed by your composure...
I can thank the US Army Infantry for that one 😀 fortunately and unfortunately haha
I always recommend to first time teller mode owners meaning Taylor Drive sitting in the back of a small boat and driving the engine with the handle.. to go out slowly and make maneuvers get an idea of how the boat is going to handle a V bottom boat handle so much different than a flat bottom does and a semi V handles different than both of those in its own way, so I’m glad you’re OK. Sorry about your glasses but at least you didn’t hit your head or bang one of your knees too hard on the gunnal.. also, I would recommend not just setting on the aluminum seat supports. I would definitely mount me. Some kind of a seat hard mounted to that to be in, and that helps a lot because I noticed as you were moving down the waterway your body was swaying back-and-forth a lot, and you were a little jerky on the handle anyway, keep up the good work call channel
Thanks for posting this, I love your humble attitude, I want to be like you when I grow up!
My first thought was your sidearm, glad it stayed in and hopefully doesn’t have any corrosion issues!!
Honestly man that was frightening. Like others I am glad you are ok. I too lost a pair of my best glasses flipping my Hobie, also on the first ride out 🤦🏾♂️. Learned my lesson real quick and safety gear is a must!
Glad you are ok. I've been in some sketchy situations w/ my tiller steer motor. Safety tip for these motors, there is a tensioning knob right in front of the cowl. Tighten that sucker up!
Glad your safe and the boat didn't sink.
Your boat needs some rear float pods with that oversized motor. It will boat raise the rear end and lower the front end... and keep the front end from popping up as high during acceleration. Which will enable you to use more power to get up to speed faster.
Is that hull an Alumacraft 1436LT? The rear bench looks large just like mine is.
Just got me a brand Mercury 30hp for my 16 ft Jon Boat conversion! Great job on the prep and install! As always thanks for sharing man! Love tagging along. Keep 'em comin!
Love that you are humble honest and reflected on being human. God Bless.
Fast forward to watch you zip out...Glad your ok...The weight up front should help. Glasses can be replaced....Thanks for sharing this vid!
I’m glad you’re ok, yes you are right nobody is perfect.
Glad you're ok. Straight operator error, but you using your safety equipment allows you to live and learn.
Thank you for being brave enough to post this video so others can learn from your mistake!
I'm glad you're ok and really appreciate the video. I saw it with my family and showed them the importance of kill switches and life jackets. I have one question, what brand of life jacket were you wearing. It was nice and snug and kept you buoyant.
That's a wake up call to all of us so called seasoned boaters .thanks bama with all do respect.
I wouldn't exactly call bamasaltwater a seasoned boater.
I too feel that the boat was overpowered for that type and style of boat. I have a O-L-D 15' aluminum Polar-Kraft semi-Vee with a 25hp Mariner with stick steering, it originally had a console, but was removed, so I have a mounted swivel seat in the center and a rear deck and front deck with removable 360 degree swivel seats. It is VERY STABLE and lends itself very well to all kinds of inshore activities. I highly recommend that you dump that flat bottom jon boat and look around for something safer and more versatile!
Wow I have always wondered how flat bottoms handle and turn. Now I know. 👍🇨🇦
They actually handle and turn quite well. It's the driver that scares me. Doesn't understand what trim means and has no idea how to adjust the tiller.
Thanks for sharing! and yes Amen, thankyou LORD.
deserved your like. 😅😅👏👏 it happens in the best families my dude ❤
And that’s why u buy a quality holster as well, glad your okay man.
Definitely haha, thank you
Looks like you need to adjust the trim pin. Tilt the motor up a bit.
You need to pull the motor off and caulk around the holes between the transom and motor bracket or water will leak into your transom and rot the wood.
Glad you’re doing good. God bless you.
A 15 horse would have been perfect for that boat. I had a 20 horse on a 14 John boat and almost got thrown out as well. The boat is so light that the power on the stern can do what it did to you real easy with just a quick turn off the motor. Mostly accidental.
Thats a lot of engine for that jon boat. I have a 14' with a 5hp, and it jumps right up on plane
The most hazardous thing affecting the health and safety of a young male is being a young male.
When you get older, you start paying more attention to risk versus gain. Depending on your job, I worked in public safety, and started paying attention to it at a younger age.
USCG Veteran
Retired Firefighter
The shot toward the end of the motor just sitting there looking at you i just felt it saying sorry bro don't be mad
My grampa and dad called Mercury outboards "Welfare motors." Anyone remember that?
What firearm where you carrying, how was it after the slat bath, what did you do to treat it and would recommend that holster or another one? I use a shoulder rig with my PFD but im not sure about retention?
G19 gen 5 and a Xecutive Holster by N8 Tactical
Next video: what to do when your G-lock gets submerged in saltwater
Clean right away and run frame and barrel through the dish washer, top shelf, on sanitize cycle.
Praise the lord you are ok,sorry about your glasses. Nice John boat.
OMG... Awesomeness video on kill switch safety! Cell phone and prescription glasses loss is better than being stranded floating or worse... Jon boat is the wrong boat for that much motor dude... get a Vhull aluminum boat you'll be good. Thanks for posting!
What holster is that? It definitely did beyond its job.
It needs trim
Read the prop instructions but that was it
Not the break in
Not how to trim it
Probably need to add steering stops also
Wow! Big mistake and you took full responsibility! That’s very manly of you! Glad it was a minor thing you got out of easily. And very glad you are ok. God bless you Steve.
In Part 2 Steven sells john boat... grin.
Hehehe, I did sell this one, and am putting the engine on a larger, wider one actually meant for it lol
😆Good one.
Never thrown myself out before, you will learn i guess.
You should of went with a 8Hp or 15 Hp it probably rocks at 40 mph
how much did you spend on that engine?
Did that boat have an hp rating ? .. 25hp seems a lot for that boat .. but it could be a heavier gage aluminum, so 25hp is the right rating??? Idk .....
Glad you're safe, I got a 1648 with a 25hp yamaha that flies! Be safe
Maybe a 15 horsepower instead of 25?
Thank you for posting this one, Steve. A lot of guys might not, figuring it would be too embarrassing, but folks need to see how easy it is to get in trouble out on the water and how to recover. Sorry you lost your glasses, bro. I agree with others here about the motor size. That’s a lot of power for a jon boat.
Well said! Thank you. And yes! It was a lesson learned and my mistake for putting too much weight and hp on too small of a vessel. I’ve recently acquired a little bit larger Jon boat for this engine! Thank you!!
You should kick the motor out a notch or so and the steering will get much better. Same as trimming up with your big motor..Also put that gas tank all the way in the front
Great advice, thank you @@jerrymollere1818
@@BamaSaltwaterHey brother I'm glad you're okay!!!!!
Kill switch is a must!!!!
One of my boats is also 14 ft and is factory rated for 20hp and it's a good match. I've seen quite a few 14 ft. boats that are only rated for 10 to 15. I'd be afraid to put a 25 on mine.
I was the one you talked to at the boat ramp, so glad you were safe. At least you know your kill switch works!
Damn brother I'm glad you are OK! A lot of people don't understand how easy that is to do. Jon boats are dangerous. For anyone wondering what Probably happened to Tyler Doyle this is most likely what happened but he was not wearing the kill switch properly and Probably no life jacket. So glad you are good man. Ik you Probably drank half the icw but you are a man for posting this and taking that on the chin and getting right back to it. It's definitely good content but also educational !
Just adding another, 'Thank God you're ok.'
RUclips wouldn't be the same without you ❤
Definitely took in some cold saltwater for sure! Thank you, it was a lesson learned!
“Jon boats are dangerous”.
No, Jon boats are not dangerous.
Improper use and loading may be dangerous in any boat.
@@BamaSaltwater is that boat rated for a 25 hp on the yellow tag Also what is the beam on that boat
The fact that you mentioned how important the kill switch is before this ever even happened shows your attention to detail in teaching in your. Awesome work man. Stayed smart, stayed safe 👍
Attention to detail would have said," pay attention to you gut feeling, this dosen't feel right. This motor is too big for this boat"
LOL "Stayed Smart? and stayed Safe?! One must first Behave safely and Act safely to have Stayed as such...He was tossed from his boat for acting like a fool. There was nothing Smart or Safe about any of this.. 8/
@@claytonwalker7536 Every boat has a capacity plate riveted to the inside of the transom stating maximum hp .. maximum weight of motor, passengers, and anything else on board. That little boat was way overloaded and overpowered. Should have put a 9.9 on that maximum.
Glad you’re safe. I once had the same boat with a 9.9hp. 25 is A LOT for your new boat! You are leading a blessed life , every minute of it well earned. Thanks for your videos.
I was kind of thinking that 25 was bit too much for a lite weight boat.
@@conniebennett6646 have a crestliner 1448 MV it’s rated for 25 hp Up to 30 if you get the side console option his boat did look over powered though
@@ricklittle4617 I thought he said his was a flat bottom Jon Boat
The biggest thing I saw was the long shaft motor that he put on it I don't recall but I don't think my 15 was a long shaft on my Jon Boat
I know that little maneuver can get you screwed cuz I've even done it in my side console
I commend you for posting that real world experience. It’s great to show why safety equipment is meant to wear and it’s not about looking cool. Thank you for your humility and sharing. Will be showing my 3 kids tomorrow
Thanks for taking one for the team and sharing the lesson with everyone Steve! Also appreciated the humor at the end of the video by giving us the slo-mo version!
So grateful to the good Lord for looking out for you out on the water and for you being such a level headed safety cautious type young man. I may not comment often but I watch every video! I have a lot of respect for you .
@@tatmoma73 Why did the good Lord let him fall out of the boat in the first place?
Others may have mentioned this but it looks to me as though you should adjust the steering tension so the motor won’t move side to side quite so easily. I typically set the tension on a hand tiller outboard where you could take your hand off the tiller (not saying that’s a smart thing to do) and the motor would not change direction. Anyhow, glad you’re ok and glad you’re willing to remind us all about safety.
Definitely should've done a few things different! My mistake for sure!! Thank you!!
Agree, the first thing to do with a tiller drive. Glad you’re ok.
Thanks for sharing that. I’ve never adjusted the tiller tension, not changing direction seems like a good marker for the right amount of tension. I used to think it was only for trailering so motor wouldn’t move left or right.
DO NOT, EVER, let go of a tiller handle! Even with hydraulic steering. You’re just asking it if you do.
If you can let me know as I’m planning on buying a tiller drive boat soon, aren’t you supposed to only operate it via starboard?
Thanks for posting the video, a lot of boaters, young and old, experienced and not, do not realize how quick things can go south fast. Your recovery was excellent, but a lot of folks don’t consider how hard it is to re-enter a boat from the water with a life vest on, especially if the boat has a lot of freeboard.
From a US Navy sailor to an US Army vet; good job on the seamanship Bama Saltwater!
@@DevilDocRN thank you both for your service!
I recently added a ladder to my boat - its just a 4 rung made of strap and metal steps..only about 30 bucks on amazon.
You’re a good man Steve. I like the fact that you’re honest and up front with friends and I consider you a friend even if we haven’t met face to face. A man of courage.
Thank you man, I like keeping it reel, fwiw it's too much to work to fake :)
There's a difference between a v hull and a flat bottom
I’m glad you were okay after the beginning of this video 😂
Small movements of the handle are quick big movements in that John boat. This is a situation where less is gonna be more in your maneuvering on that boat. Be careful and take it nice and easy and get the feel for that boat. If you don’t like the stability of the smaller boat get a wide 16-17foot flatbottom. The little bit bigger boat seem to handle a lot better than the shorter narrower boat. Glad you’re ok brother.
Glad you’re ok, that was a crazy fast oh crap moment. Guarantee your buddies will not let you forget this LOL😂
The good LORD does things like that to keep us humble
Mad props to you for posting this. Most would not. It can happen to anyone no matter how seasoned they are on the water. Glad you are okay. God is good!
God is good all the time
Like others I watched this with my son to show just what can happen and GREAT example of taking safety measures. I'm so glad you're ok, and thank you for having the balls to post this. This show's your character, and GREAT it is. Safe travels
you did great regaining control of your situation quickly! Im thankful you are ok
Glad you're ok! Scary situation for sure. Complacency kills. But I will say stuff like this happens. Glad you had your gear on!
Good to see you're alright!! If that is a 1436 the largest suggested hp is 15, you can add float pods and that should help with the motor weight. You are right by moving the gas tank forward!
100%, I am now a proud owner of a 1548 lol Thank you!
My question is did u ever have a boat dealer/ boat shop to shop for your motor? I would have thought these places would have informed you of shaft length and motor size and prop. @BamaSaltwater
@@Angel123711 I had a 1436 Landau years ago that was rated for 20.
Seems like a little over kill as far as horse power for that little boat. A buddy of mine has one like that with a 9.9 Yamaha and that sucker rolls like 20mph which is way fast enough for a tiny boat like that. Cant even imagine having a 25 on something like that. Glad you’re okay bro. Live and learn! I’d see about a smaller engine 9.9-15hp tops!
Definitely overpowered for sure, my mistake on that one!
Trouble pops up when you least expect it. Thank goodness that you had all the necessary safety equipment and you used it properly. I know of so many guys that don’t use the kill switch all the time and this is the perfect example of why you should. It takes guts to post a screwup like this for everyone to see and comment on. You’re a real man for doing so and there’s no telling how many people will be influenced by your posting this. Your guardian angel was definitely with you on this trip. I think God has big plans for you Steven, stay safe out there brother.
Glad you’re ok…some things that may help: That’s too much motor for that boat.
You can adjust the trim on it which may help the nose.
You can adjust the resistance on both the steering and throttle so it’s not so free and that may help some stability.
Some pods on the back can help the nose as well.
A prop with less pitch can lower your nose as well as you will take some of the torque on take off
Also not that you can really change it now but you could probably get buy with a shorter lower end unit.
It’s probably easier to just find a bigger boat. Kudos to you for posting this as most wouldn’t. Good luck!
Don't go changing props and lower units! That's overkill by a mile. Put some weight in the bow and tighten the steering tension. Slow down until you get familiar with the boat and the tiller.
It's a light, fast setup that handles way different than your bay boat. It rides on top of the water. The bottom is flat so it will want to slide in the corners. Sudden tiller movements can be disastrous. Good luck with it. Practice helps. ✌🏼
@@chiphill4856 most of those lightweight 14ft jon boats that i've seen are only rated for 15hp motors at most, and he's got a 25hp on there. that's 60% more power than the boat is rated for. too much motor for that little boat, no way around it.
@@Arterius_omm I've seen plenty rated at 25hp. I owned a Lowe 1448 with a 40hp Yamaha for years, ran great.
@@chiphill4856 sure maybe a 1448 would be rated for higher hp but not a 1436 which is what i’m pretty sure is what he has.
Look into tightening the tension on the vertical shaft so it won’t be so snappy turning
I think that tiller handle on the new mercury will offset to allow you to sit closer to the middle. The smaller models may not.
Tiller guy for 30 yrs
Yes!!! It was my mistake not doing more research. I have now upgraded a large Jon boat and adjusted the tension and angle much better
Best water safety video ever made! I’ve taught SCUBA, water safety, and am an avid fisherman. I’ve never seen anything close. What everyone else is saying about your video is correct. Right down to delivering the safety message. You’re a natural instructor!
Hey man, been watching your video everyday you upload and now i realise risky it's really been on you especially for you going on those solo fishing trips. Be safe my bro❤ best of lucks
Thank you!
As a few others have said, thanks for posting this one. The ones where you catch stuff are great. But, this is one that could literally save someone's life.
Glad you're okay. Um... isn't that engine a bit large for that John boat. Also, your channel is amazing. Keep the great videos coming.
I thought 25 was perfect for a Jon boat… but that’s just my opinion
I agree. At full horsepower, especially with no one in front to help balance and weigh down the boat, it's asking for trouble. It's not a boat built for speed, it's aluminum.
It depends on the jon boat. Some are rated for 25hp.
I hope this video gets a LOT of shares. It will likely save at least one person's life. THANK YOU for posting it, Steven.
Glad you were wearing that killswitch! Could have been bad. Would you happen to be near gulf state park? I was there recently it looked pretty similar
OMG Stephen I'm glad you are alright. Thank God you had your life jacket on this could have ended differently. Take care of yourself make sure you don't get sick bud
Why would he get sick??
Wow Steven, glad your ok. A lesson to everyone
Thank God you are Steve and this is just another reason why I watch your channel you are very honest and truthful about what goes on and what should be done!!!
Name your boat "Butt Pucker Effect 2024" 😂😮😮😮😮😮
Well I'm glad I saw this one I normally watch the open water. Thank yo u for wearing the vest and the kill switch..
Great video as always
Thank you!! 100%
This is the kinda content that needs to be posted. Real life mistakes happen and it's important for a content creator to show them. Milliken posted when he fell in cold water and because of that video I stopped kayaking in frigid Temps. That video might have saved my bacon. This video might save someone else. Good on ya for posting it.
I bought a drysuit for winter kayak fishing due to that video. ^^^ @fishinfromscratch5484
@@fishwhistler758 if I had continued to make content that was my next purchase.
My wife and I watch your channel all the time. She loves to fish and is a big fan. We were watching last night when you unveiled the joh boat. When you showed the box with the new motor and said it was a 25 hp, I looked at my wife and said, that's too much motor for that boat. Continuing to watch we saw what you amazingly captured on camera on your test run. Kudos to you for being man enough to show what happened and explain the reason safety gear is so important. Glad you are safe and unhurt.
Man I’m so glad you’re ok. God is good and has a plan for you sir. Thank you for being a good steward and for having the courage to be being vulnerable here. This helps fellow boaters learn how quickly things can happen on the water.
Also, it looks like by the angle of your motor, it’s pushing the front of your boat down too much which can cause a lot of difficulty with steering and control. Just a minute correction can cause major difficulties especially with steering and overcorrection.
Lesson learned and, more importantly, lesson taught! Someone already mentioned stick steering, which would actually allow you to drive from the front, but I'd personally would like to see you master the tiller handle. You'll be a better boat driver in the end. 15hp would have been a better option for someone new to tiller steering, but when you get it figured out and that storm comes barreling down on you, you'll be thankful for that 25hp!!! I personally would recommend a good seat with arm rest bolted to your bench. Looking at the footage, you didn't over compensate until you started sliding. Get your boat to a plane and let speed come with confidence. Tight lines!
This is why I do not like the tiller handles. If you accidentally lose the handle or your extension comes off the motor slaps and tosses you out. I ended up switching mine over to a side consul. Love the boat so much more now. I also put battery's, deck, and trolling motor in the front for weight
Until your steering cable breaks and it literally does the same thing 😂😂
Also has nothing to do with the type of engine and all to do with experience and common sense
Until your steering cable breaks and does the same thing.
Glad your well my brother, God is keeping you😮
Glad you're a ok, and thanks for posting, it's a great safety video for wearing a life jacket and kill switch. One thing I always do since loosing a $500 pair of glasses, is wear a tether on my glasses. I put my everyday glasses in my tackle box and wear my prescription sun glasses with the tether. Tethers are cheap so I have several on the boat, even for guest.
Good advice!
For us long time veiwers of the channel,, We all know what a good & experienced Captain you are,, So im glad that you showed it so that others can learn from it.
We have a great God! January dunks are no fun. Thanks for keeping it real - shows integrity and at the same time a public service encouraging everyone to find and use those safety devices - good man good job getting back in the boat - ending with a prayer of thanks! 🙏🏻 Dude that’s awesome. Keep teaching brother
Man, you didn’t fall out of the boat, you were LAUNCHED! You might save someone’s life with that video.
Or maybe he might have paid more attention to the boating license coarse. BTW, you can always get a free courtesy, safety inspection from the coast guard Auxiliary. They might have warned you about that engine size.
LOVE your channel and adventures. Thank GOD you're good. Appreciate the humility and transparency with the incident. Definitely could happen to anyone.
I strongly recommend putting stick steering on it. I have a 14’ and you can sit more forward. Was best thing I ever did.
I do give you props for showing that....most would not......
I was watching you at the beginning operate it and could tell you had no experience with a tiller.....you were very uncoordinated with it.....starting the learning curve with a 25 on a flimsy jon boat by yourself was probably not the best idea.
At least you had the kill switch on.....
I've run boats for 50 years with no life jacket nor kill switch.......now that my swim skills have diminished as I've aged, I've started wearing an inflatable life jacket. I still don't do the kill switch.....reason being is I would forget when I start fishing and would pull it out all the time standing up to do something.
That said...for most, it's a good idea.
Glad you’re safe, and recovered yourself and your boat as quickly as you did. Most people definitely wouldn’t have shared that, but will probably save someone else from doing the same.
Raises hand. As experienced as he is versus myself; I will NEVER get in the boat without a jacket and I will connect a kill switch every time. Excellent teaching video. Any kind of solo fishing always comes with extra "what ifs". This video may have saved my life, lesson learned.
That seems like a lot of engine for such a small boat! I had to watch that part several times to figure out how you were thrown. Looks like you caught the outer edge when turning. Kind of like high siding a bike and being thrown. Glad you are ok and thanks for sharing the adventure.
Thank you for sharing this clip, very important to get safety awareness out there.
Let’s of lessons here……sorry you lost your glasses Steve…..I hope a lot of folks see this video b/c it really shows why you need safety measures in place all the time. That came totally out of the blue and that’s when bad things happen. Be prepared!! Glad you weren’t injured in any way Steve. Pride heals fast but bones don’t…..
That outboard seems a bit much for the boat, glad you're alright man. Tough day! don't give up on that vessel yet.... when you load it out with a blind, heater, gear, decoys, rifles it will ride better. Keep the speeds down in that little thing. Loved that you shared it even though mistakes were made.
Losing the glasses was an expensive lesson, but one not forgotten easily. So glad God was watching over you and brought you through. They are called "accidents" for a reason and I bet your Mom gives you a good talking to!! Stay safe and God bless!
157 pounds Merc 25EFI 4 stroke. Too late now but never put a short shaft 4 stroke on a 15 to 16" transom.
Go long shaft and 20 to 21" transom. You'll see why when you shut down pretty quick.
2 strokes used to come with a 13p prop and 4 stroke 10p (higher rpm engine) I guess they quit that.
Up tp 25hp comes with 6.1 gallon tank.
Hindsight you should have got a Suzuki or Yamaha.
Youll see why soon.
At least no longer China made. Tohatsu is Japanese.
Certified Suzuki, Merc, Yamaha dealer 35 years but i quit that.
Now boat Capt on the Mississippi.
Good luck with that engine. Never run it without a battery or a bad battery.
You'll see why
Just a heads up mercury will not honor there warranty at all if they can prove you did not follow the break in procedure. Which is very important on any new boat motor no matter the size. Which is 1-10 minIdle
10 min-2 hrsLess than 1/2 throttleApprox. 3000rpm max
2-3 hrsLess than 3/4 throttleFull throttle run allowed for 1 min every 10 min
3-10 hrsUp to 3/4 throttleApprox. 4000 rpm max with Full throttle run allowed for 2 min every 10 minAfter 10 hrsFull throttle available.
Also do some research before you just buy something. It clearly says online it comes with a fuel tank and this is way to much motor for a 14ft aluminum boat with just 1 guy which you figured that out the hard way and almost sunk ur 4/5k investment.
I know that will also come as a surprise...BUT, you REALLY need a bigger boat with that higher horsepower motor for such a small Jon boat. OR get a smaller horsepower motor.
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