EXCELLENT INSTRUCTION I HAVE BEEN RUNNING YACHTS FOR 40 + YEARS I THINK YOU ARE A PROFESSIONAL

Truly an excellent video.! Great instruction and details. One of the best teaching videos I’ve seen. Thank you!

Best, in-depth operational video I've seen in years!! With everything from line handling to switching and checking out the environment. Awesome video!!

Nice relaxing video. Good demo of pre-departure prep steps. Thanks!

First time here. I'm one of yours, Captain. I learned a lot from this episode. Thanks!

On my 42' Outrage, I start engines, engage skyhook, cast off and see ya! Automation has made life sooo easy. Very detailed, great vid - thanks!

Good job,Capt;.With love and respect to u.❤❤❤

Nice boat! Thanks for the vid.

After 10 minutes of that stuff I would need a nap 😀, Great Video and Information. Thank You So Much!

Thanks another for the information. Great to see

Thank you for showing your prep work to set to sea. I learned a great deal.

Great maneuverability,,my 1906 old steamer is like an elephant in a porcelain shop

Very informative you sure made it look easy

Great video with docking ; thanks very much

Good job. For the past 10 years I've owned and pilot a 70' Norseman with much the same configuration, Cat engines, Cat controller, Onan gen set, bow and stern thrusters, Cable Master, Dockmate instead of Yacht Controller. It really is easy to pilot without help. Preparation is key to a successful journey. Doing it yourself assures nothing is forgotten, don't depend on helpers to remember to release that spring line on the opposite side of the boat. Those braided dock lines are a nuisance though.

EXCELLENT TUTORIAL!!!..AND A NICE BOAT AS WELL!!!🎉🎉

Nice video. I think you might be OCD, people tell me that I am but i reply back with no I just do everything right the first time so i don't have to redo anything later. I wish you would have shown more of the boat because I really liked the interior what you let us see. Natural wood is so beautiful and it takes a real good craftsman to bring out the glitter in the grain, that's why some wood that was touched by hands that has real love in their hearts to the hands when it was touched will shine more. I love boats with real wood inside them an not like the plastic molded walls. I'll be sure to check out your other videos. Stay safe.

@bilthomaslistings

22 күн бұрын

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Thank you, great videographer (and you too Bill) 👀. Seriously, it’s the unanswered questions and the unexpected tips that make the difference between Captain Steve’s videos and reality. (Not a knock on Capt Steve, his videos have their place and are appreciated). Thanks again!

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Bill! Very good video.

As a simple sailor, I watched this & upvoted as a nautical version of "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous". (The dinghy is no doubt worth more than my sailboat. :)) But that was a great reminder that where you're docked can be misleading about the wind & current you'll get once you turn a corner & are exposed.

Excellent video tutorial. Very insightful tips. Thank you.

Excellent Video. Thank you a ton.

This was a great insight. prepare for the worst and hope for the best.....

Thank you! This was really helpful

Great info - I even took away a lot for my 28ft as I either go out alone by myself or do all the work myself with guests for the same reasons! Even different from the one from a year ago!

Great video. Love the camera work and different angles. Love the step by step process.

Brilliant video. Learnt heaps as I am keen to try leaving berth on my own.

Wow great video

Im new to the channel, but excellent info. As someone looking to get into sailing/boating, these sort of practical insights are invaluable. As a British Army veteran the seven 'Ps' spring to mind, 'Prior Planning and Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance'. I also totally understand the point of view of having people around that want help but you know they will only be a hindrance, so you need to have least amount of things to worry about, whilst allowing guests to feel 'helpful'. Safety must be paramount. I shall look forward to viewing someof your previous postings

Thanks for sharing

This was satisfying to watch and listen to.

Fantastic video. Please do more of these. Topics could be basic maintenance procedures, engine room checks, anchoring, etc.

Good video. I won’t critique as everyone has their own ways but you have a good flow. Watching your video got me thinking about my own departures. Good point on doing the prep yourself early. Everyone wants to help but the best help is for them to grab a seat, drink and relax. My little GB32 is a breeze but my next boat (likely 50’ or so) will definitely have a bow and stern thruster. I definitely need to get a checklist like on the plane. Lots of little things. Thanks again and I look forward to your future vids.

Great information

Nice work Bill and a great production felt like we were onboard with you all the way - just subscribed ~ love a quick tour of the engine room I just love engine rooms for some reason - Cheers

@bilthomaslistings

Ай бұрын

I have to do these separate. I always do a check, but to film it it need to be all cleaned up and it rarely is until after I have had the boat at the yard for a week or two.

Informative 👍🏼

Thanks for the video. It was kinda fun to see how the bigger boats are managed. The yacht controller was a new feature that I had not seen before.

Great Vidio well done

Nice video. Next time, do an engine room check before starting the engines. Always the right thing to do.

@bilthomaslistings

Ай бұрын

I did, just did not film it. Had a bunch of stuff in the Laz. I will do a separate tour of that stuff.

@howardwsims

Ай бұрын

I would create checklists for getting underway and for docking. Sure works to help,me as an aircraft pilot, keep us all safe. I also made such checklists for my large motor home.

well done skipper

100% agree with the excessive rope tying

Bill is your boat a Fleming. Great video and everything you are saying makes total sense. Especially about having to many people around you when you are trying to maneuver a million plus yacht.

@bilthomaslistings

Ай бұрын

No I can't afford a Fleming or a Marlow - I don't really have time to cruise anyway. I have a downeast tuna type boat that is in a constant state of repair since Hurricane Ian . I am getting really good at sanding though;-)

Cool video

Excellent instructional video, I learned a lot, particularly things to tidy up before departure. There was one thing I was wondering about, in the early part of the video there was a continuous water discharge from a through hull on the starboard side. You had stated that the engines and generator were not running, and in fact later went aboard and started the generator, so was curious as to the source of the discharge. If it was a bilge pump, I would think that boat has a serious problem.

@williamthomas9049

Ай бұрын

That is the air conditioning, this boat has about 5 tons or 60,000 btu’s. A 240 v pump with a 1” hose sends salt water to a titanium water jacket that encases the hot Freon line and takes the heat away. It is much more efficient than the air cooled units we have in our house’s because water is a much better conductor of heat.

Complete checklist is a great idea. A separate one for the engine room is a great idea. Also I am looking for a 50 ft steel hull trawler for a project.

There are too few videos that go over the thought process before leaving the dock. Well done and thank you! By the way, the first time I learned of an early version of a "yacht controller" was in Seattle + or - 25 years ago. A large upscale yacht, captained by its owner, was going through the locks to enter the Puget Sound after a holiday. When the lock doors opened, fearless captain did not wait for the OK to transit. Instead, using the "controller" put the engines "balls to the wall" and...full astern, into several of the boats that were in the locks behind him. At least one boat sank in the locks, many others were taking on water and badly damaged, with several people injured including one woman that had a miscarriage. The "yachtsman's" first action? He called his attorney, and then shut down his engines. . The investigators learned that this was not his first display of his abilities.

@bilthomaslistings

Ай бұрын

I prefer Idle only with these devices. Some boats with lower horsepower and small propellers may need a little throttle to maneuver. All the current ones I use today are momentary shift and only have the transmission in gear if you are actively pushing the button or holding the joystick to indicate you want motion. If they loose signal the default is not in gear or no thruster. On a related topic, the St Lucy lock master told me a story about a big sportfish that had rear controls under a cover. Someone on the boat closed the cover and that hit the active station and it sent both station into full throttle in gear. Lots of damage the boat and lock; and that is why this lock tells you to shut your engines off during the process.

The 32 most important things to remember before you go cruising.

The lines may have looked pretty but you looked seriously irritated. 🤣🤣🤣 But it was a very informative video. And I agree with the other poster that an engine room check video would be nice. Thank you Bill!

I saw you filming it and departing…I’m on F dock directly across from the slip….Only critique I see is not using your horn. Great video

@markwhiting4322

Ай бұрын

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Lovely video. Beautiful boat. Do you not check your engines before hand? Even a look into the engine bay for oil and water leaks etc. Raw water strainers? I have an old 35ft twin screw and always give the engines & water systems time to run up to temp after initial checks. Lovely location too!

Great when you have no wind!

Nice video to help build confidence. Lots of systems on the big yachts to be aware of before departure (make a checklist ?). This looked like an ideal day, I imagine any wind or current makes it much more challenging. Wasnt sure if you were steering only with thrusters or with engines also (did you reverse either at any time ?).

@bilthomaslistings

22 күн бұрын

Yes I reverse to undo more motion than I want when moving the stern over with one engine.

Makes you wounder how in the hell, the Mayflower ever make it from England.

Not everyone has a yacht controller. Let's see this in action with no bow/stern thrusters and single handed with wind or strong currents.

I wish I had a boat where I need to see indicators to say generator is on, I can hear mine very easily 😂

@bilthomaslistings

Ай бұрын

The Air water separator is an easy thing to add if you don't have one. It does not change the sound of the generator engine itself, but it stops the irregular surging of the water lift muffler. I find it less annoying because you get used to the steady hum.

Where was the engine room walk through after start up ?

flake or a mat works for short stays.

Brother, you do a lot of work. Hope you are paid a lot.

@bilthomaslistings

22 күн бұрын

I am a broker I don't generally get paid to move a boat, but when I sell one its a good day. The hard part is how far apart are the good days.

I would hate to try to get out of that place in real snotty conditions. That is a very tight corner. You have to make the least it is to the relatively inexperienced boatman. Wonder how many times that last piling at the restaurant has been bumped. Nice boat. Would prefer a joy stick.

Did not know what to expect, but am glad I found your video. Gave me some great tips for when we leave the dock. Must say that this is one very beautifully maintained boat. Which year is this ? Immaculate condition.

@bilthomaslistings

Ай бұрын

she is a 2017, great boat 20 knots all day at 70-75% load show.tours/truenorth

@davedavids9619

Ай бұрын

@@bilthomaslistings Must have been a pleasure to take it for a spin.

Why the music? I want to hear the real sound!

Monster size boat and I thought my 40 footer was big enough

@bilthomaslistings

22 күн бұрын

I would say between 40-60 its not much different. 70+ is another level

What are these fender line knots?!

Just out of curiosity it's something that I've never thought of before but what happens when your neighbor wants to leave and you don't, how would they get their bow line out from under yours? I'm not a captain I'm just a boating enthusiast, sorry for the stupid question...

@rski1036

Ай бұрын

Very simple. You grab the line's loop either by hand or with the pole and you just pull untill you have it all. Happens all the time.

@bilthomaslistings

Ай бұрын

and I would add, look for this well before you depart. I might make sure I was the line on top the day before I leave

If it was windier would you leave all the bumpers out?

@bilthomaslistings

22 күн бұрын

yes probably a 3rd ad I would have left the bow lines on until I was pulling out

Did you use rudder or just the thrusters to get out?

@bilthomaslistings

22 күн бұрын

This boat has no stern thruster, but i still don't use the rudder mainly because the yacht controller I was using does not have rudder control. Once you get the feel for how it kicks with each engine you can move the stern where you want it. The key is to kick it the way you want and take off the forward or backward speed with both engines when you need to.

yea $$$$$$$$$$

Someone had a of time on their hands ... just about knitted a seater out of the rope. :)

@robslifeadventures

Ай бұрын

If it's done right you just take the loose end and pull. It comes unravelled.

@bilthomaslistings

Ай бұрын

Works great when you first do it, but get it wet and dry in the sun a few times and the noodle become a dried noodle

Isopropyl alcohol is a better drying agent for that cord end, then DeoxIT addresses corrosion issues.

@bilthomaslistings

Ай бұрын

agreed

I would of untied the stern line first as that line midship line would not only be easier but also held the boat to the dock better especially if there was wind

@bilthomaslistings

Ай бұрын

Yes I should have done the midship line last

You checked and double checked everything, Or did you? You didn't check engine oils or anything in the engine room or fuel for that matter

Cud made it in maximum 5 min

The Japanese, studying wind,built a scale model of Tokeo that has many large buildings. Directed at the model they put a large fan. One of the things they learned was the speed of a wind blowing on a building split and went around both sides after which, as they joined back into one, the speed DOUBLED, so your thinking the two buildings shown would block wind is actually false.

By yourself . Pls wear a life jacket. I fell in once.

All I see is gadgetry and big money….who can own and maintain things like that?

@mikesh8968

Ай бұрын

True......but some ppl can...and why not