In a real-life situation that unfolded with lightning speed, nerves on high alert, the passengers of the Boston Whaler became true lifesavers for individuals in the water, perilously without life jackets. Some well-known rescue practices, like throwing flotation devices or ropes, were not implemented and may be questioned by many boat owners/captains. If you were in their shoes, what actions would you have taken, and what crucial advice do you have for navigating such intense situations?
They may have offered ring/pfd etc and been refused if they were confident in gheir swimming abilities. If I had been in the whaler I would have tossed them regardless..I'm usually out alone and I will not try pulling a conscience adult onto my boat alone..people panic
@@duanesamuelson2256I was on the whaler . It all happened so quick and all the life jackets are in a compartment , they were pretty close so I figured they could just swim
I would probably have thrown our flotation pillow, but ultimately I would have gotten them in the boat as quickly as possible. Even if they were experienced swimmers, they were fully clothed with shoes on no less, and that would hinder them from floating well for long.
Been boating 40 yrs and incidents like this one always concerns me. Being prepared with a survival plan is always top of mind. Nice job rescuers!! Great video. Thanks.
⭐⭐ Yes ⭐⭐ very interesting video ... especially the drone footage with green water & tug ... what a spectacle (i have been in a sinking boat it took seconds from water around my ankles to actually swimming ... the captain acted fast but nature was faster).
When I saw the boat in the background 1:06 not turning around to help I was like, "hey, come help!" - but they could have been so far away as to not know or see. Distances can be deceiving in situations like these.
Incredible photography. I almost never see boat occupants wearing life preservers ... until they scramble for them in the heat of the moment. Crazy. These first responders are to be commended for their fast responses and saving lives.
The auto-inflation life vests are pretty comfortable to wear and I’d be wearing it heading out onto the ocean! Great job to the boater who immediately stopped to help. Glad everything turned out ok.
The one thing with auto-inflation life vests is that if you do end up under the boat, you'll struggle to get out because of the vest. But as long as you get clear, they're a no brainer.
The inflatable vest is the best choice for a capsize or entrapment so long as it's not triggered by water entry. You still have to use your head and get clear before pulling the toggle.
Not the 1 i use ...its a inflatable life vest belt ..its not automatic so you could swim freely till you need to pull the string to inflate...super comfortable @@Prototheria
Absolutely amazing footage of this sinking and rescue! I'm not a boater, but appreciate your content very much. Kudos to the crew on the Boston Whaler and all law enforcement, tow and rescue personnel. This could have ended badly - thanks Boat Zone! You're amazing!
You never know when something like this can happen. Life jackets are a must... Disaster and chaos unfolds very quickly on the water.... Great footage with the camera and drone!
Just FYI, that was Indian Creek Police, not Bal Harbor. A Bal Harbor officer was on board the Indian Creek police vessel. Glad those guys in the Whaler were there, nice to see folks help in a situation like this one.
Always had 2 throwables handy, if just to sit on. Spare dock lines always in a locker in the cockpit. Throw the floatation, get them a line, kill the motors, and pull them to them to the engine well/swim platform.
Looks like one of the outdrives fell off the boat, literally while underway. If that happens all you can do his floor it and try to plug the hole with any means necessary until you can get it to a ramp or dock and get it out the of water asap. … Glad the captain of that whaler was able to come to the rescue. And yes, they need to have a throwable attached to a rope even a dock hook would work..
I agree but I’m not so sure you’re going to make it very far, even if you keep the other engine at wide open throttle. The stern drive is a large opening that’s all the way at the bottom of the hull. It’s not like you forgetting the drain plug.
I own a 26' boat in Juneau Alaska. I always wear floatation and have throwable floatation - with ropes - nearby. I was a bit shocked by the lack of floatation on the part of both parties. Glad turned out well. I have been checked on the water by the Coast Guard almost annually. Super professional, but you better have all of the floatation (most folks up here have far more than the minimum given the cold, unforgiving water - we wear autoinflation vests, and have life preservers, float suits, float jackets) and the necessary paperwork, fire extinguishers, 2 marine radios, InReach, etc.
SoFlo boating is a completely different world compared to, well... pretty much everywhere else. Having lived and boated down there, the lack of floatation doesn't surprise me in the least. What did surprise me is that someone even bothered to stop. Note the boat in the background going on about its day after it passed by. Hat's off to the B-Dub crew for just having the decency to render aid.
😎🇺🇸🏴☠️🧜🙏As a retired USCG Licensed Captain, I say Thank You 🙏 To The Crew Of The Whaler That Saved The People…As a retired lifelong fisherman, I Say Make Sure To Fly The 3 “Human Catch & Release Flags” Once The People Rescued Are Dropped Off At The Dock.
It almost looks like the port stern drive assembly detachment from the hull. You can clearly see the starboard drive but I don’t see anything on the port side.
Tough to second guess them in that situation, first of all most vessels will only have one throwable, second, given the fast current and conditions, the 2 members of the crew on the Whaler probably did not want to take their eyes off those in the water based. In addition, the captain likely did not want to leave the helm based on the situation. Sure a line at the ready and 4 throwables mounted under the starboard gunnel would have been ideal but to me their response was exactly what was needed at the time as they were able to save all in the water.
Monday morning QB ing...My first thought was "throw as much crap in the water that floats, throwable, PFD's seats." However you make a very good and important point with the crew keeping eyes on people in the water, captain stays in control of the boat.
@@chrisanthony579, @kbrown1350 Well said. We have a sailboat that we keep in San Diego. Lots of harbor and coastal cruising - mostly between San Diego, Newport and Catalina. Have to admit that we don't wear PFD's as a rule (unless we are in rough seas and have to go to the front of the boat). We do have lots of emergency plans/procedures in the event of a man-overboard (like you said, toss everything in the water that floats, press the MOB button, keep at least one set of eyes on the person in the water...) but, finding yourself trying to rescue THREE people in the water...? That's not an easy task for sure. Even for professionals.
Ill bet that in everyone of these sinking videos you post that the capt. thinks it will never happen to me that explains why no one is wearing vests. After watching your videos the thought process should be is it my day for my boat to go down. Its obvious that this can happen to anyone at anytime!!! So lets stop being so macho and wear our vests✌️🦈
I was raised around the water on Maryland's Eastern Shore. My family were watermen, and then we owned a small marine construction business and I had to push small barges and use boats every day. I still don't understand how some people even "think" they are capable of navigating a boat. So many times, it is looked upon like a big toy. The boat itself in many cases is, but the sea anywhere, and especially open seas, is NOT!!! It's not anything that can't be learned, but do yourself a favor, start with a small skiff in creeks and rivers, move up to bigger vessels, and if you don't know how to plot a heading and navigate a course without a GPS helping, do NOT go out to ocean seas. I have watched people come to a river and do everything from fall out of a canoe and drown to helping get a guy off a boat struck by lightning because even after being told to wait to go out he was NOT going to listen. Rushed a 15-year-old kid to the hospital because another kid was playing and struck him with the prop running full blast on a 25 hp Evinrude. It's what happens when people have money but no sense, buy their kids' stuff but do not train them on it. And of course, there are some people that just do not need to try to run a boat at all.....
Whatever the reason the boat took on enough water to capsize, the 3 guys on it should have had enough warning to grab PFD's. Unfortunately, most folks pack them away and forget about them. The rescue boat deserves a lot of credit for immediately going to the rescue. I hope they, and anyone watching, learned a lesson about keeping not just PFD's handy, but something readily to hand to throw in.
The police and coast guards are the only people that I’ve seen trim the motor up to raise the bow and take the waves on further stern of the boat. It’s amazing how so many people just buy a boat and assume they know what their doing. I would have that bow pointing skywards and just cruise through. I do it myself in the Boca inlet all the time on the other side of Florida when it’s super choppy. There’s also those that think going fast on plane will skip you across the top. Unfortunately they find out when the stern takes a wave and drives the bow down your going swimming when you planned on going fishing. 😂😅
Millions of Americans are willing to elect a guy convicted of major fraud and charged with 91 felonies for president of the USA. Why do you find the lack of life jackets surprising? I'm surprised that they can read a compass.
That's a Long Ride back on the Tow Boat ! Good to see everyone got out with only bruised Ego's and hit to the Bank account, could have Easily been much worse. I spent nearly 2 decades in SE Alaskan waters on Commercial & Sportfishing boats. You can Never be over prepared for what the open Ocean might have in store for you, and I was put to task more than once. Luckily, I had the resources and equipment on hand to deal with each situation. Nearly Every boating accident that happened locally was preventable, and of course, lives were lost. The major difference between So Florida waters and SE Alaska is that you have an estimated 30 min, at most, to live if you fall into Alaskan waters unprotected because of its near freezing temps. I fell in Twice by accident and the cold takes your breath away Instantly making it difficult to yell for help. A decent "Exposure Suit" will give you about 10-12 hrs of estimated survivability and a full-on Survival Suit will get you past 24 hrs in freezing water. For what it's worth, the town I was in had the most Southern Glacier in AK that reached all the way into the Pacific Ocean, just a few miles from Town. Water in that Bay easily dropped below 32 degrees in the Spring but of coarse, the oceans salinity keeps it from turning to Ice.
what in the world would lead you to believe that the capsized is worth "millions"? Looks like a second hand 22 footer and they forgot to put in the drain plug before launching.
@@johnlevy1595 People are swimming in the ocean. I have not seen a basic life preserver or life vests on yachts (boats) in any of the videos. And what’s surprising... Expensive yachts and boats don’t have them either. Are there no requirements for life-saving equipment on board in the US?
@@realist77777 Just because you can't see them doesn't mean they don't have them. The USCG requires every vessel to have some sort of personal floatation device.
Life jackets get in the way of good photos, I think Instagram has a life jacket policy. If you post a photo with a life jacket on you get a warning, the 2nd time you get a 3 day suspension, and the 3rd strike and your no longer allowed to see comments of your post.
@@jeremypritchett6630 People have strange logic. The ocean is not a river or a lake. You won't make it to the shore. This boat sank before everyone's eyes. If he had drowned further from the shore, where there was no one nearby. In the waves, you can see a person wearing a life jacket from a distance. It is almost impossible to see a person without a vest.
I’m guessing no drain plug? Crazy scary and is one of the reasons why I have a water witch and a high water alarm to warn me if I’m taking on water. Glad to see they’re ok, but that should be a lesson why a PFD is important to wear ALL the time. That boat going down fast shows there’s no time to grab a PFD, especially if your personal items are more important than your life.
Looking at the bottom of the boat I'm going to bet it always took on water but on this day the bilge pump quit 😢 probably didn't realize with the rough conditions of the inlet
Looks to me like the motor unit tore a hole in the port stern. Maybe the wave action triggered the failure? Abrasion on the bottom indicates it might have been run aground at some point
Also, zero boat knowledge but that fluorescent green fire rescue boat just sliced through the waves like they weren’t even there. That boat was so much more stable than any of the others.
BRAVO to the crew of the Boston Whaler. Boating Community - it takes a village. Surprised they didn't just zoom past saying "sucks to be you!" The main point is that everyone got out okay. Boats can be replaced, an excuse to buy a bigger one.
I'm curious what happens to the overturned boat? Do they flip it back over, drain the water and service the engine and back into the water? Or is the boat a total loss?
3:09 Miami Dade Fire Rescue...well it might be considered worth involving them also, due to possible fuel leakage that could ignite as well. So, it makes sense to have them report at the scene as well.
So when this type of thing happens, they make some type of report and they can retrieve their boat afterwards? Or is it similar with a car where of the boat is not drivable, it sits in a yard until an insurance adjuster goes to look at it? Amazing footage by the way!
In a real-life situation that unfolded with lightning speed, nerves on high alert, the passengers of the Boston Whaler became true lifesavers for individuals in the water, perilously without life jackets. Some well-known rescue practices, like throwing flotation devices or ropes, were not implemented and may be questioned by many boat owners/captains. If you were in their shoes, what actions would you have taken, and what crucial advice do you have for navigating such intense situations?
They may have offered ring/pfd etc and been refused if they were confident in gheir swimming abilities. If I had been in the whaler I would have tossed them regardless..I'm usually out alone and I will not try pulling a conscience adult onto my boat alone..people panic
Always good to debrief what went right and wrong.
@@duanesamuelson2256I was on the whaler . It all happened so quick and all the life jackets are in a compartment , they were pretty close so I figured they could just swim
I would probably have thrown our flotation pillow, but ultimately I would have gotten them in the boat as quickly as possible. Even if they were experienced swimmers, they were fully clothed with shoes on no less, and that would hinder them from floating well for long.
A type four(throwable) should be readily available.
Been boating 40 yrs and incidents like this one always concerns me. Being prepared with a survival plan is always top of mind. Nice job rescuers!! Great video. Thanks.
⭐⭐ Yes ⭐⭐ very interesting video ... especially the drone footage with green water & tug ... what a spectacle (i have been in a sinking boat it took seconds from water around my ankles to actually swimming ... the captain acted fast but nature was faster).
BRAVO ZULU to the captain and crew of the Boston Whaler. You boys done good today!
When I saw the boat in the background 1:06 not turning around to help I was like, "hey, come help!" - but they could have been so far away as to not know or see. Distances can be deceiving in situations like these.
Nice video. High quality HD imagery. Always glad to see everyone made it out of the water safely
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Incredible photography. I almost never see boat occupants wearing life preservers ... until they scramble for them in the heat of the moment. Crazy. These first responders are to be commended for their fast responses and saving lives.
Interesting to see that other boat continue on at the beginning and not come back to see if help was required
Lotta folks wear self inflatable Mustangs.
The auto-inflation life vests are pretty comfortable to wear and I’d be wearing it heading out onto the ocean! Great job to the boater who immediately stopped to help. Glad everything turned out ok.
The one thing with auto-inflation life vests is that if you do end up under the boat, you'll struggle to get out because of the vest. But as long as you get clear, they're a no brainer.
I wear that type all the time when I’m out by myself trolling
@@williamstrachan Your point of entrapment is true with any PFD.
The inflatable vest is the best choice for a capsize or entrapment so long as it's not triggered by water entry. You still have to use your head and get clear before pulling the toggle.
Not the 1 i use ...its a inflatable life vest belt ..its not automatic so you could swim freely till you need to pull the string to inflate...super comfortable @@Prototheria
I REALLY enjoy the drone footage!! I'm not a boater but I enjoy your videos🙂
Awesome! Thank you!
The life jackets left behind kept the boat from sinking .
Good one!
life jackets? we dont need no stinkin life jackets.....
You sir, are obviously not a boater or waterman. It's just water. If you can't swim 20ft to a rescue boat, stay home.
Air and foam floatation in the hull keep the boat from sinking.
Don't think so.
The boat comes with a certain amount of flotation.
Can only see starboard side outboard engine.
Nice to see fast help and quick reaction from the other boat.
I noticed that at the 5:40 mark... where's the other engine? I wonder if the transom failed and the port side engine just fell off.
Looks like maybe the port engine was just tilted up, like they were working on it, or it wasn't functioning.
@@tlfu6836 Yeah it's tilted up. You can see it in a few shots. Good eye!
Absolutely amazing footage of this sinking and rescue! I'm not a boater, but appreciate your content very much. Kudos to the crew on the Boston Whaler and all law enforcement, tow and rescue personnel. This could have ended badly - thanks Boat Zone! You're amazing!
Our pleasure!
You never know when something like this can happen. Life jackets are a must... Disaster and chaos unfolds very quickly on the water.... Great footage with the camera and drone!
Drone shots amazing. Thanks for posting. Boy it went over shocking fast.
Great group of guys in the Boston!
Hats off to the crew in the Boston Whaler. Talk about being in the right place at the right time. Scary stuff!
This is a good example of why you should always wear a life jacket. It's so that you also can rescue others in need, it's not just for yourself.
@fladave99 Nah. These center consoles are made for these conditions. The people on the boat get uncomfortable well before the boat is in any danger.
Watching the tow boat dragging that black hulled hulk, I suddenly got the urge to sing whaling sea shanties.
What do you do with a drunken sailor?
What do you do with a drunken sailor?
Early in the morning! ;
bailey9r,
I clicked on this to say the exact same thing.
Huge respect for the crew on the whaler. A throwable cushion on a dock line is quick and effective but nothing replaces life jackets.
Dont think the guys in the Whaler had and jackets or ropes? Weird.....
@@Chris_de_S if they did they chose not to use them...
True. It’s a choice. Darwin Awards are always available, too. Really angers me when they don’t put jackets on kids though.
Excellent drone footage of an unfortunate capsizing. Very concise coverage!
Good job boston whaler crew You deserve an award
Just FYI, that was Indian Creek Police, not Bal Harbor. A Bal Harbor officer was on board the Indian Creek police vessel. Glad those guys in the Whaler were there, nice to see folks help in a situation like this one.
I learned a lot watching this channel. Thank you, Boat Zone!
Our pleasure!
@@BoatZone What kind of boat was the one that capsized? Do you know the length of the boat?
That tow boat really knows its stuff. Excellent handling of the situation.
at 7:33 you can cearly see just one prop but 2 engine shafts....
That boat went over FAST. Holy crap.
Always had 2 throwables handy, if just to sit on. Spare dock lines always in a locker in the cockpit. Throw the floatation, get them a line, kill the motors, and pull them to them to the engine well/swim platform.
The boat sailing away! 😂😂
Imagine this happening 50 miles out? 😮
I'm glad I bought a Boston Whaler
Makes me wonder if the port drive came off. Or, was it trimmed way up causing the boat to roll in a sea
i noticed by the offset it was a twin outboard, with the port missing - kinda looks like the leg was torn off! reef strike?
It definitely is missing.
Some great photography.
Shame it happened good to see people help them out and all OK.
Great job folks on the Whaler. Right place at the right time
As soon as you mention Bar Harbor, I’m like Red Lobster 🦞.
Looks like one of the outdrives fell off the boat, literally while underway. If that happens all you can do his floor it and try to plug the hole with any means necessary until you can get it to a ramp or dock and get it out the of water asap. … Glad the captain of that whaler was able to come to the rescue. And yes, they need to have a throwable attached to a rope even a dock hook would work..
I agree but I’m not so sure you’re going to make it very far, even if you keep the other engine at wide open throttle. The stern drive is a large opening that’s all the way at the bottom of the hull. It’s not like you forgetting the drain plug.
No outdrives on that boat. It has twin outboards and you can see the other motor is still there but is trimmed up.
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is it trimmed up? or was the leg torn off?
The lower section looks like it's still there.@@andyman8630
That is why you have a drone. Top notch footage. Well done
Blessings to all who were directly and indirectly involved in assisting the boaters involved in the capsized boat
Awesome rescue by the crew in the yellow boat!! They were right where they needed to be in that situation!
Well the important thing is all three gentlemen were able to save their hats.
It's hell being bald . . . Wigs are expensive !!
I thought the same thing lol!
I own a 26' boat in Juneau Alaska. I always wear floatation and have throwable floatation - with ropes - nearby. I was a bit shocked by the lack of floatation on the part of both parties. Glad turned out well. I have been checked on the water by the Coast Guard almost annually. Super professional, but you better have all of the floatation (most folks up here have far more than the minimum given the cold, unforgiving water - we wear autoinflation vests, and have life preservers, float suits, float jackets) and the necessary paperwork, fire extinguishers, 2 marine radios, InReach, etc.
SoFlo boating is a completely different world compared to, well... pretty much everywhere else. Having lived and boated down there, the lack of floatation doesn't surprise me in the least. What did surprise me is that someone even bothered to stop. Note the boat in the background going on about its day after it passed by. Hat's off to the B-Dub crew for just having the decency to render aid.
That's the America I used to know, thanks guys, god bless the USA
Thanks 🙏 For help and not for someone to be killed, if everyone had service like this we would go very far from life
It looked like a dual inboard outboard setup and one of the outer units was missing. That would've flooded the boat quickly.
Yup, port side out drive is missing. Good observation.
I’m guessing that’s why Tow Boat did not try to ride the boat.
I'D SAY YOU NAILED IT! Once the outdive ripped away the bellows failed and moments later water. Probable cause lack of maintenance and salt corrosion.
There is separate trim tabs on that boat. That leads me to believe outboard motors.
😎🇺🇸🏴☠️🧜🙏As a retired USCG Licensed Captain, I say Thank You 🙏 To The Crew Of The Whaler That Saved The People…As a retired lifelong fisherman, I Say Make Sure To Fly The 3
“Human Catch & Release Flags” Once The People Rescued Are Dropped Off At The Dock.
Hail Hail to the Boston Whaler crew!!
Holy crap that boat flipped over in a hurry. Good work by everyone, especially on the Boston Whaler.
It almost looks like the port stern drive assembly detachment from the hull. You can clearly see the starboard drive but I don’t see anything on the port side.
شكرا على الفيديو ممتاز !!!
Tough to second guess them in that situation, first of all most vessels will only have one throwable, second, given the fast current and conditions, the 2 members of the crew on the Whaler probably did not want to take their eyes off those in the water based. In addition, the captain likely did not want to leave the helm based on the situation. Sure a line at the ready and 4 throwables mounted under the starboard gunnel would have been ideal but to me their response was exactly what was needed at the time as they were able to save all in the water.
Monday morning QB ing...My first thought was "throw as much crap in the water that floats, throwable, PFD's seats." However you make a very good and important point with the crew keeping eyes on people in the water, captain stays in control of the boat.
@@chrisanthony579, @kbrown1350 Well said. We have a sailboat that we keep in San Diego. Lots of harbor and coastal cruising - mostly between San Diego, Newport and Catalina. Have to admit that we don't wear PFD's as a rule (unless we are in rough seas and have to go to the front of the boat). We do have lots of emergency plans/procedures in the event of a man-overboard (like you said, toss everything in the water that floats, press the MOB button, keep at least one set of eyes on the person in the water...) but, finding yourself trying to rescue THREE people in the water...? That's not an easy task for sure. Even for professionals.
Surprised that the ski patrol didn't show up too!
And a postman or two!
LMAO, you win the comment section. Them rescue boys wanted to get out that day.
@5:15 I'm so high I caught myself waving back at the officer 😂😂😂 as if I was sitting there on the rocks...
"Did you forget the drain plug again?"
"Nah. I got it right here."
It would be nice if even one person saw this video and started to think that wearing a life vest might be a pretty good idea.
That would be great. At least, my family and friends have learned the lesson after so many years of filming in Haulover. I know many others have too!
Ill bet that in everyone of these sinking videos you post that the capt. thinks it will never happen to me that explains why no one is wearing vests. After watching your videos the thought process should be is it my day for my boat to go down. Its obvious that this can happen to anyone at anytime!!! So lets stop being so macho and wear our vests✌️🦈
I was raised around the water on Maryland's Eastern Shore. My family were watermen, and then we owned a small marine construction business and I had to push small barges and use boats every day. I still don't understand how some people even "think" they are capable of navigating a boat. So many times, it is looked upon like a big toy. The boat itself in many cases is, but the sea anywhere, and especially open seas, is NOT!!! It's not anything that can't be learned, but do yourself a favor, start with a small skiff in creeks and rivers, move up to bigger vessels, and if you don't know how to plot a heading and navigate a course without a GPS helping, do NOT go out to ocean seas. I have watched people come to a river and do everything from fall out of a canoe and drown to helping get a guy off a boat struck by lightning because even after being told to wait to go out he was NOT going to listen. Rushed a 15-year-old kid to the hospital because another kid was playing and struck him with the prop running full blast on a 25 hp Evinrude. It's what happens when people have money but no sense, buy their kids' stuff but do not train them on it. And of course, there are some people that just do not need to try to run a boat at all.....
Whatever the reason the boat took on enough water to capsize, the 3 guys on it should have had enough warning to grab PFD's. Unfortunately, most folks pack them away and forget about them. The rescue boat deserves a lot of credit for immediately going to the rescue. I hope they, and anyone watching, learned a lesson about keeping not just PFD's handy, but something readily to hand to throw in.
Вот это оперативность, браво, брависсимо, 🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂👍👍👍👍
In Australia it's mandatory to have lifejackets on when crossing an estuary bar. Seems draconian but has saved a lot of lives.
The Americans hate anything like that though, can't take away their freedoms to act stupid
@@dentyxI agree. I prefer to wear a weight belt , keeps me grounded
Love your phrasing.. draconian
Nothing draconian about it. Amerricuns love their freedumb though. Ain't wearing no stinkin life jacket.
Same here in South Africa. Also when launching and beaching through the surf zone.
I'm amazed at how quickly this boat flipped.
Going out of the inlet; "WOO-HOO!!! This is SO AWESOME, YEAH!!" Coming back into the inlet; "Wow, this sucks.".
Great Rescue.
The police and coast guards are the only people that I’ve seen trim the motor up to raise the bow and take the waves on further stern of the boat. It’s amazing how so many people just buy a boat and assume they know what their doing. I would have that bow pointing skywards and just cruise through. I do it myself in the Boca inlet all the time on the other side of Florida when it’s super choppy. There’s also those that think going fast on plane will skip you across the top. Unfortunately they find out when the stern takes a wave and drives the bow down your going swimming when you planned on going fishing. 😂😅
Good thing for people that know everything like you!!!
it's weird that people don't wear life vests when they are boating. Inflatable ones are very comfortable.
Millions of Americans are willing to elect a guy convicted of major fraud and charged with 91 felonies for president of the USA. Why do you find the lack of life jackets surprising? I'm surprised that they can read a compass.
5:36 Does the prop turning mean that the engine isn't seized, or is there a clutch? I know nothing about outboards, I am a fan of wind power.
That is a big drogue for that bow eye. Good stuff.
That's a Long Ride back on the Tow Boat ! Good to see everyone got out with only bruised Ego's and hit to the Bank account, could have Easily been much worse. I spent nearly 2 decades in SE Alaskan waters on Commercial & Sportfishing boats. You can Never be over prepared for what the open Ocean might have in store for you, and I was put to task more than once. Luckily, I had the resources and equipment on hand to deal with each situation. Nearly Every boating accident that happened locally was preventable, and of course, lives were lost. The major difference between So Florida waters and SE Alaska is that you have an estimated 30 min, at most, to live if you fall into Alaskan waters unprotected because of its near freezing temps. I fell in Twice by accident and the cold takes your breath away Instantly making it difficult to yell for help. A decent "Exposure Suit" will give you about 10-12 hrs of estimated survivability and a full-on Survival Suit will get you past 24 hrs in freezing water.
For what it's worth, the town I was in had the most Southern Glacier in AK that reached all the way into the Pacific Ocean, just a few miles from Town. Water in that Bay easily dropped below 32 degrees in the Spring but of coarse, the oceans salinity keeps it from turning to Ice.
The tow boat should offer hats, sunglasses and bandanas to rescued people to hide their identities to avoid social media shaming. 😉
There are not even lifebuoys on the boats. Where are the life jackets? They buy boats worth millions, but they cannot buy basic means of survival.
what in the world would lead you to believe that the capsized is worth "millions"? Looks like a second hand 22 footer and they forgot to put in the drain plug before launching.
@@johnlevy1595 People are swimming in the ocean. I have not seen a basic life preserver or life vests on yachts (boats) in any of the videos. And what’s surprising... Expensive yachts and boats don’t have them either. Are there no requirements for life-saving equipment on board in the US?
@@realist77777 Just because you can't see them doesn't mean they don't have them. The USCG requires every vessel to have some sort of personal floatation device.
Life jackets get in the way of good photos, I think Instagram has a life jacket policy. If you post a photo with a life jacket on you get a warning, the 2nd time you get a 3 day suspension, and the 3rd strike and your no longer allowed to see comments of your post.
@@jeremypritchett6630
People have strange logic. The ocean is not a river or a lake. You won't make it to the shore. This boat sank before everyone's eyes. If he had drowned further from the shore, where there was no one nearby. In the waves, you can see a person wearing a life jacket from a distance. It is almost impossible to see a person without a vest.
None of these guys was wearing a life jacket
What in the world caused it to flip that quickly?
Had to be full of water.
The towboat needs more conspicuous emergency lights(flashing).
Love your channels-
That’s a nice whaler❤❤❤❤ unsinkable legend❤
Realy strange, why did this Happens? Thanks for ure Videos
Great job by the Boston Whaler captain and crew.
@7:33 The port lower outdrive seems to be missing. Either he hit something or something didn't get reassembled properly and came off. Thx 4 postg.
A special thanks to boats zone for all ! You'r angels !!! 😮😅😊
Our pleasure!
The boat needs The Boat Saver 2000 , life preserver for boats!
I’m guessing no drain plug? Crazy scary and is one of the reasons why I have a water witch and a high water alarm to warn me if I’m taking on water. Glad to see they’re ok, but that should be a lesson why a PFD is important to wear ALL the time. That boat going down fast shows there’s no time to grab a PFD, especially if your personal items are more important than your life.
Looking at the bottom of the boat I'm going to bet it always took on water but on this day the bilge pump quit 😢 probably didn't realize with the rough conditions of the inlet
And no ropes! Crazy
Good drone footage
Excellent footage
Looks to me like the motor unit tore a hole in the port stern. Maybe the wave action triggered the failure? Abrasion on the bottom indicates it might have been run aground at some point
Also, zero boat knowledge but that fluorescent green fire rescue boat just sliced through the waves like they weren’t even there. That boat was so much more stable than any of the others.
How deep is the inlet ? And how tall is that boat with the tower ? Seemed like towing it into the inland channel might not work out so well.
14 feet deep
Looks like he’s towing an Orca! Glad all are safe
The rescue help couldve been in trouble. Weight is all on one side!
At 7:38 we notice the port-side outdrive is not to be seen? So, if an entire outdrive detaches , we seem to have an immense sinking quantity of water.
Hauling people out of the water is extremely difficult!
So scary… Glad they were rescued 🙏🏽
BRAVO to the crew of the Boston Whaler. Boating Community - it takes a village. Surprised they didn't just zoom past saying "sucks to be you!"
The main point is that everyone got out okay. Boats can be replaced, an excuse to buy a bigger one.
I'm curious what happens to the overturned boat? Do they flip it back over, drain the water and service the engine and back into the water? Or is the boat a total loss?
Wow USA speed boat love it look so brave and smart.,
#BoatZone .. You should do post interviews of the people who trash their boats !
You missed the shot of the initial incident?
3:09 Miami Dade Fire Rescue...well it might be considered worth involving them also, due to possible fuel leakage that could ignite as well. So, it makes sense to have them report at the scene as well.
Where are they towing it? How do they turn the boat upright?
Geez ,,, that thing went down faster than Divine Brown on Hugh Grant 😊
DRAIN PLUG MAFIA IN DA HOUSE!
"I thought you put the drain plug in."
Dangerous moment 🚢 ⚓️ ship God bless all of you 📸 namaste 😊
So do the tow boat guys immediately get salvage rights to the vessel?
very interesting video 😍❤❤❤
Crazy how fast it sank and flipped over. If life jackets are in a bag and subsequently stowed away, you might not have time to get to them
Thank you for the save, Boston Whalers!😢
So when this type of thing happens, they make some type of report and they can retrieve their boat afterwards? Or is it similar with a car where of the boat is not drivable, it sits in a yard until an insurance adjuster goes to look at it?
Amazing footage by the way!