Well Ken, on to bigger an better things mate, ur ex employer obviously didn't know a great employee when he had one. I want to say thanks for helping all those people and boats by getting them safely to a dock. I hope we see u back on the water soon Dufuss xx🌈👍💪🌟Perfect Ending!!!

@CaptKenO

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sea Wench! The ending was more fitting than anyone other than me knows...but yes, on to slightly bigger and most definitely better things! Luckily for you, in less than a week you'll know what that is 😉

You are such a professional and have great maritime knowledge. It was a pleasure watching you demonstrate your craft.

@CaptKenO

5 күн бұрын

Thanks Zed!

I've enjoyed your videos Good luck in the future

Well Sir ..Its been enjoyable watching your videos ...They will be missed Fair winds Captain Ron .Naples Florida

@CaptKenO

7 ай бұрын

Hey capt. This was an old video. I have since started at a new company and am still posting videos

Thank you for your service sir!

Your customer service and skill is top shelf so you shouldn't have a hard time finding a new place to work and hello from NJ

@CaptKenO

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Kenneth! I already had a job lined up to work for towboat us under a different owner a little bit to the north (Sarasota) of where I was working (Venice) in this video

@kennethhacker3014

5 ай бұрын

@@CaptKenO giddy up!!!!

His lost big time thank-you for teaching us so much

@CaptKenO

Жыл бұрын

Thanks T N! I'm glad you're enjoying my content! I think you'll really enjoy what the future holds for this channel!

Love watching your videos. Just started my own channel for the work I do up in Michigan at one of the busiest TowBoat ports in the country!

@CaptKenO

Ай бұрын

Thanks Nick! The best piece of equipment you can buy for this type of content is a 360 camera. I'd recommend the insta360 x4

As soon as i saw the deck i knew it was a shamrock predator. Love those boats

@CaptKenO

2 ай бұрын

I'll take my twin outboard cats any day over the shamrocks. Yes they're good little work boats, but the outboards are sooooo much more versatile for the work we do

@loki244ti

Ай бұрын

Yes absolutely, same. But for taking the wife and kids out. A nice stable boat with a head goes a loooong way.

I am waiting for the big reveal with high hopes for a new direction for You Captain Ken.

@CaptKenO

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a Mrak! Less than a week left...😉

I used to hate getting calls for sail boats. Most I encountered were inexperienced. They would call in saying they lost power and needed towed into Marco Marina. They would usually call in about 20 miles south of Marco even though they had 15 knot winds.

@CaptKenO

Ай бұрын

All the damn time. I constantly had sailboats 10+ miles off Venice call in for engine failure. Dude. Sail the damn boat closer to the inlet and then I'll come tow your ass in

God Speed MY Friend

As someone who was a tow operator on land I completely understand recording if nothing more for liability reasons. I can’t imagine working for someone that didn’t want you to cover your butt or so you can learn if you did screw up.

@CaptKenO

Ай бұрын

Absolutely! My new boss 100% supports not only my recording of the videos, but posting the content as well!

@althomas189

8 күн бұрын

So your ex boss wasn’t making any money off your videos therefore you shouldn’t either?

Well, this companies poor decisions have let some other company gain a very experienced and capable tow boat operator Nice job Capt Ken!

@CaptKenO

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peterbilt! My new boss definitely appreciates the work I do and sees the benefit to my recording my jobs!

@maryloutetreault1650

8 ай бұрын

Happy for you Captain Ken, I’ll be watching and liking 👍🏻

@CaptKenO

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Mary!

Your last toe the reason why I watch the show made me want to get BoatUS coverage if they let you go then I will try other company lol

@CaptKenO

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Deebee! I still work for TowBoat US, just under a different and better owner

At the beginning of the tow it looked like his rudder was turned to port. Did the water over the rudder self correct this? Nice boat. Questionable seamanship. Good video. Thanks.

@CaptKenO

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary! Yes it was all the way to port. You can see this because as soon as I pulled him off the boat went hard port. I'm assuming the captain did what I instructed him to do and straighten up behind me since most rudders won't auto center by water pressure alone...but who knows for sure 🤷

6bt in that shamrock bangin away!

@CaptKenO

7 ай бұрын

This one is actually a Yanmar, but we had the Cummins in the little pilot house shamrock that made a couple of appearances in my videos

Sorry to hear this, hope it all works out for you. Is the big reveal you get your own boat?

@CaptKenO

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Vancity! I've been at my new job for 5 months now, and so far so good! As far as what that is...well, you'll just have to wait and see...🤔😉

How in the world can that guy not know to put the line under the railing (did you call it a lifeline?).

@CaptKenO

Жыл бұрын

You'd be surprised the ways people try and route the towline...it's why I have to pay extra attention when I give it to them and generally prefer to do it myself if I can

@hearsejr

2 ай бұрын

Just tie it to forstay... it should hold ... after all it's a wire rope that can hold Like a thousands pounds right? .. lol

Sorry our brother

@CaptKenO

Ай бұрын

Thanks John! I work for a better boss now doing the same thing, so it's all good 😁

@johnfkeating

Ай бұрын

@@CaptKenO glad to hear it Ken!!

I suppose not disclosing to the client or your boss that you’re recording for your private broadcast could violate some service or employment contract. I’m not a lawyer. Unlike filming at a beach or park, which are public spaces, you’re recording someone’s private property, kind of like paparazzi. I haven’t seen any inappropriate videos of wives’ butts or children, but the client doesn’t know that. If anything, recording is a smart CYA move for insurance and safety purposes, documented proof of your skills if some jerk wants to try to pin some damage, accidental or that he caused, on you. Maybe just tell your new boss your recording plan and post a sign for customers. Technically, that could be evidence if god forbid something goes wrong and someone gets hurt. Appreciated watching your seamanship skills. Thank you for your videos. Good luck with your new boss. Fair winds.

@CaptKenO

Ай бұрын

On the water is a public place, so that's not the issue, and there's no contract violation either. I initially started recording my jobs to cover my ass if there was any issues. My new boss absolutely loves the fact that I record the jobs since he trusts that we do a good job, so it should only ever work in his favor (which it has on a few occasions). Oh, and our corporate liaison likes the publicity that these types of videos bring to the company too 😁

You quit bc they didn't like your videos? That's not good thinking on their part. The videos protect them in case of disputes. I enjoy your videos. Get your own towing business

@CaptKenO

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Ronnie! I was told to stop my videos about 6 months before I finally quit, and that played a part in why I left, but wasn't the only reason. I still work for towboat us just a different location under a different boss that actually appreciates what my videos can do for the business.

@ronniebassin

4 ай бұрын

I'll keep watching

Much of the tow business seems to involve sea sickness--brown bottle flu.

Why do these companies not understand the seeing what you do, encourages more memberships

@josephcitizen4195

Жыл бұрын

exactly. I wish every service I pay for (car repair, appliance repair, towing, everything) was recorded. It makes it appear that this company has something to hide.

@CaptKenO

Жыл бұрын

My old boss has been running this company for 20 years, and in his eyes it's worked out so far (definitely could be run a whole lot better)...so why mess with it?

@CaptKenO

Жыл бұрын

It's not so much that there's something particular to hide, but when everything you do is put on the internet there will always be people who will pick apart every decision you make. Hell, even I look at some of the decisions I make while editing the videos and go WTF did I do it that way for? 😂

@mama_keikei8081

3 ай бұрын

Most captains don’t ever want to admit to making a mistake. And a lot of people see these videos lol that’s probably why. Customer complaints and customers pay the bills. Pretty dumb reason. But meh….you will be ok

This is the 1st video of yours I have ever seen so forgive me for not knowing exactly what I was LQQKin' For within......lol, I know in this day -n- age there's a lot of shyster's looking for a free ride(TOW) and they'll spin any situation to make their case. It was smart to video the sH!T going down(ships included) so you could defend your & your companies position but I guess you're done for now & I hope to find ya again one day. Be safe & GB ALL

@CaptKenO

Ай бұрын

I quit working for this guy and started working for another company doing the same thing, so I've still got new videos coming out weekly!

@user-dv7hb2sc9m

Ай бұрын

Hey Captain, I've been binging on your stuff......lol, you know those waters inside-out & you've got common sense which are two things that ought to get you paid very well & I ain't mentioned the dangers but I digress. You're very good at what ya do for a young man, they ought to understand your value but some won't until you leave. Their loss big time. I'll be looking for you, peace

@user-dv7hb2sc9m

Ай бұрын

now I'm subb'd UP & clanged the bell

I wouldn't mind hearing Nick's side of the story.

@CaptKenO

17 күн бұрын

If you know him personally, go ahead and ask him...I've got nothing to hide

Your ex-boss must have something to be afraid of. I'm not going to call or recommend him anytime in the future. Would you be interested in starting your own business? I might be able to help with finances. I'm just saying.

@CaptKenO

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Dale! I just might take you up on that offer someday 😉

I thought all Beneteau sailboats have a straight up and down bow? Maybe that’s an older model.

@CaptKenO

4 ай бұрын

I'm not an expert on boat styles so I'll take your word on it. This was an older boat... I don't remember exactly, but I think it was from the 80s

@acmeopinionfactory8018

20 күн бұрын

Benetau make innumerable models, and have done for fifty years, so you will find many variartions of hull design over the years, most of which were never sold or built in the US. The most recent designs do mostly have a plumb bow.

@313barrygmail

10 күн бұрын

Shamrock

😢

@CaptKenO

Ай бұрын

Just quit working for thst boss and started working for another one

Your talents make it look easy. Obviously, it's not.

@CaptKenO

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Bigkings!

Why the hell did they need a tow

@CaptKenO

Ай бұрын

I'm pretty sure they only told me when we got closer that they got their engine running