I once saw a small single engine plane crash off seven mile bridge in a sudden squal that had me hunkering down in the channel outside sunshine key Marina... Heard his sos as flew sideways over my last trying to follow US 1 to marathon.... Coast guard said it was too tough to go out and get him.... Never heard of him again
Another option... WINDPADDLE. For going down wind. After using one (Cheap copy) I never kayak without having one in/on my kayak. Only mod is, you'll have to add 2 pad eyes just forward of your pedal drive.
If I were you I would be wearing an inflatable PFD with a PLB and handheld VHF attached to it. 15 miles offshore with no other boats around. If you somehow fell off your kayak and weren’t able to get back to it, you wouldn’t be making it home. I know you are a capable seaman and Ive learned a lot about fishing from your videos. Thanks for all that you do.
I am one of those subscribers that really wants to see you jig at the wreck. But after this little adventure, i appreciate even more the old off shore videos. Glad you are safe.
Man I really feel for you Steve. On the bright side you have the good pedal drive and you are physically capable of the task.. I;m still working towards my recovery. Glad you could do it. I love your videos Sir, Sitting here in my all about the bait shirt waiting until I can get out. I'll have to think about you not accepting help. I'm sure I would accept help if nothing else was available. I only kayak fish now with a paid guide that I know and trust because I would require help in a situation like you were in. I do understand not making that part of your plan. Thanks for taking me with you today, Excellent video Sir
Highjacking this comment...5 minutes and the title,yes! Time to quit and go back home. Did you see a priest in your way to the ramp in addition to that banana somewhere inside your hull? Gulfstream:England Northern wind: cuba...
I've always thought what would happen if the motor gives out when you are blue watering.... so glad you made it back... great review of the basic safety steps to take for a well planned trip.
I had a similar ignition issue with my 2005 Honda Pilot. I fixed it by squirting WD40 into the key hole and inserting and removing the key. Grunge build up on the tumblers causes them to stick. I would insert and remove about 10 times and then squirt more WD40. Every few insertions and removals I would wipe down the key to remove the dirt that comes out of the lock. Make sure you put plastic on the floor as the excess WD40 will run out of the bottom of the ignition cylinder. Repeat until there is no dirt on the key. I had to do this twice a few months apart before the key would work perfectly and the sticking issue never returned. Give it a try Steve.
Sta-bil for fuel tank and a spray can of carburetor cleaner. A good 10mm-8mm socket kit, a good long head crew driver, some piano wire or steel leader for cleaning the jet nozzle. That is some basis "survival" for my outboard moto., I carry them with my outboard everywhere i go. Lol... Even thought i use the kit a lot, but most of the time i use the kit for my friend outboard or someone having troubles that i pass by.
i dont think the emission system is the problem, do you know that this 2.5 hp outboards has tiny fuel filters ? it clogs easily, when was the last time you clean your filter? i own one that's why i know.
Okay, my day is going a whole lot better than Steve's, lol. But at least he gets to go fishing! 😁 Edit: I'm glade he made it back alive! Okay, any remark I could make would be a spoiler...
I have always worried about you breaking down way off shore. Well, it happened. Maybe you ought to have an electric motor as a back up. I know, more weight.
I don't think Steve is crazy at all, going 15 to 18 miles off-shore. He's very independent, knows his motors, kayaks, equipment, and has years of knowledge, especially in the keys. He doesn't fear anything out there, doesn't panic, and has everything on board he needs. I love my motors, but my fin-drive, paddle, and PFD are always on my kayak. My PFD is always on me. I've never launched without my, paddle, fin drive, extra water, my cell, radio, and my lights. I don't cheap out on other equipment, a bilge pump, headlamp, tools for the kayak, first-Aid kit, etc.I've seen so many fishing kayaks with so much $$ in fishing gear, and kayak accessories, but not one thing to save yourself, or your vessel, in a real emergency. Glad you're home safe Steve! Knew you'd eventually get back. Thanks for the great things you covered in this video. 💯 🛶 🎣
Another point of failure on those pedal drives is that cable/chain that swings hydrosails back & forth. Mine failed where the chain meets the cable. Seems like in-line primer bulb could maybe be plumbed into that fuel hose between tank & pump to pressurize flow. @13:42 How long before you noticed your rudder was up?
"So, I didn't die." Steve, cameraman never dies.
New plan of ‘quitting but still moving forward’ summed up my momentum pretty well
Another big factor I know Steve knows is having an effective anchoring system to hold your position if things really go to hell.
I once saw a small single engine plane crash off seven mile bridge in a sudden squal that had me hunkering down in the channel outside sunshine key Marina... Heard his sos as flew sideways over my last trying to follow US 1 to marathon.... Coast guard said it was too tough to go out and get him.... Never heard of him again
Another option... WINDPADDLE. For going down wind.
After using one (Cheap copy) I never kayak without having one in/on my kayak.
Only mod is, you'll have to add 2 pad eyes just forward of your pedal drive.
Way to turn a bad day into a teachable moment. Legend.
If I were you I would be wearing an inflatable PFD with a PLB and handheld VHF attached to it. 15 miles offshore with no other boats around. If you somehow fell off your kayak and weren’t able to get back to it, you wouldn’t be making it home.
I know you are a capable seaman and Ive learned a lot about fishing from your videos. Thanks for all that you do.
Wow, glad you made it back. Thanks for the video.
I am one of those subscribers that really wants to see you jig at the wreck. But after this little adventure, i appreciate even more the old off shore videos. Glad you are safe.
Man I really feel for you Steve. On the bright side you have the good pedal drive and you are physically capable of the task.. I;m still working towards my recovery. Glad you could do it. I love your videos Sir, Sitting here in my all about the bait shirt waiting until I can get out. I'll have to think about you not accepting help. I'm sure I would accept help if nothing else was available. I only kayak fish now with a paid guide that I know and trust because I would require help in a situation like you were in. I do understand not making that part of your plan. Thanks for taking me with you today, Excellent video Sir
Highjacking this comment...5 minutes and the title,yes! Time to quit and go back home.
Did you see a priest in your way to the ramp in addition to that banana somewhere inside your hull?
Gulfstream:England
Northern wind: cuba...
Bro took a nap on a kayak offshore
I've always thought what would happen if the motor gives out when you are blue watering.... so glad you made it back... great review of the basic safety steps to take for a well planned trip.
Been there, done that. Luckily, my motor stopped and I was only about 2 or 3 miles from Key Largo. The hobie fins were much better than paddling.
I had a similar ignition issue with my 2005 Honda Pilot. I fixed it by squirting WD40 into the key hole and inserting and removing the key. Grunge build up on the tumblers causes them to stick. I would insert and remove about 10 times and then squirt more WD40. Every few insertions and removals I would wipe down the key to remove the dirt that comes out of the lock. Make sure you put plastic on the floor as the excess WD40 will run out of the bottom of the ignition cylinder. Repeat until there is no dirt on the key. I had to do this twice a few months apart before the key would work perfectly and the sticking issue never returned. Give it a try Steve.
That word suck came out numerous times. Glad it worked out.
Sta-bil for fuel tank and a spray can of carburetor cleaner. A good 10mm-8mm socket kit, a good long head crew driver, some piano wire or steel leader for cleaning the jet nozzle. That is some basis "survival" for my outboard moto., I carry them with my outboard everywhere i go. Lol... Even thought i use the kit a lot, but most of the time i use the kit for my friend outboard or someone having troubles that i pass by.
Just an idea, add another motor mount and two motors when you go way offshore
I'm in the Lower Keys and always take an epirb with me. Fishing has been slow with only 1 or 2 Mahi here and there. Really enjoy your videos!
i dont think the emission system is the problem, do you know that this 2.5 hp outboards has tiny fuel filters ? it clogs easily, when was the last time you clean your filter?
i own one that's why i know.
Hand held radio dude! Not only for help I'm broke down, but anyone out here on the fish. The dude that checked on you couldn't help bring you in?
how old is that outboard? I'd invest in newer 4 stroke with EFI
You don't suck Steve you rock!
Good thing you made it back home
good job thanks for sharing
This would definitely happen to me if I try to go out there
Hate to be Captain Sarcasm, but maybe keep reminding yourself to go to a mechanic.
Okay, my day is going a whole lot better than Steve's, lol. But at least he gets to go fishing! 😁
Edit: I'm glade he made it back alive! Okay, any remark I could make would be a spoiler...
I have always worried about you breaking down way off shore. Well, it happened. Maybe you ought to have an electric motor as a back up. I know, more weight.
Starter fluid works all the time. yes...
Cuba is not that far away.
Sea Tow for Kayaks
Possible cracked fuel line. All that emissions stuff on a little outboard. Hmm
Sounds like you lost the slow speed channel of the carb. Probably some junk in the fuel clogged it up.
I don't think Steve is crazy at all, going 15 to 18 miles off-shore. He's very independent, knows his motors, kayaks, equipment, and has years of knowledge, especially in the keys. He doesn't fear anything out there, doesn't panic, and has everything on board he needs. I love my motors, but my fin-drive, paddle, and PFD are always on my kayak. My PFD is always on me. I've never launched without my, paddle, fin drive, extra water, my cell, radio, and my lights. I don't cheap out on other equipment, a bilge pump, headlamp, tools for the kayak, first-Aid kit, etc.I've seen so many fishing kayaks with so much $$ in fishing gear, and kayak accessories, but not one thing to save yourself, or your vessel, in a real emergency. Glad you're home safe Steve! Knew you'd eventually get back. Thanks for the great things you covered in this video. 💯 🛶 🎣
What do you use for navigation especially in the dark?
Another point of failure on those pedal drives is that cable/chain that swings hydrosails back & forth. Mine failed where the chain meets the cable. Seems like in-line primer bulb could maybe be plumbed into that fuel hose between tank & pump to pressurize flow. @13:42 How long before you noticed your rudder was up?
gas, spark, compression
Jeez man that’s scary
A life jacket kinda negates the fear of sinking
That engine is crazy bad design
Might be worth considering a sail or even a kite for an added mode of power incase of an emergency??? Be safe man.
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Spray some Triflo lube in the key slot and put key in and out.
4th
Work out of your life
Steve, glad you made it back, uoutofyamind.