New VS Old. These Old 2-Strokes Are a BEAST! | Grounding 27ft Cape Dory & 30ft Catalina
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You’ve seen me run the old Boston Whaler Outrage with the twin 200hp Yamaha 2-strokes before, but this is the first ungrounding I’ve done with this boat, and boy was I surprised at the power those old engine still put out! Pound for pound, the modern 4-stroke engines on our Worldcat can’t compete with these old 2-strokes when it comes to power, but the ease of use, fuel efficiency, and noise level are far superior! The two groundings in this video can’t be used for power comparisons and the new engines might pull harder than the old ones, but that’s not what this was about…it was about my surprise about the power of the old 2-strokes
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Welcome back to the channel! You might have seen me tearing up the waters before with the old Boston Whaler Outrage fitted with those twin 200hp Yamaha 2-strokes. But today, we're diving into something new - the first ungrounding mission with this classic beauty. And let me tell you, I was in for quite the surprise at the sheer power those vintage engines still pack!
Now, I know what you're thinking - how do these old 2-strokes stack up against modern 4-strokes? Well, pound for pound, the 2-strokes take the lead in raw power. Our trusty Worldcat with its modern 4-strokes simply can't compete on that front. However, when it comes to ease of use, fuel efficiency, and noise levels, the 4-strokes soar ahead.
In this video, we encounter not one, but two groundings. While they might not serve as perfect power comparisons, they do offer a glimpse into the sheer force these old engines can muster. Sure, the new engines might have a bit more pull, but that's not what this adventure was about. It was about rediscovering the unexpected power of these old 2-strokes.
So, buckle up and join me as we navigate through the challenges and triumphs of ungrounding the Boston Whaler Outrage. And who knows, you might just be as surprised as I was by the performance of these timeless engines! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell to stay tuned for more exhilarating adventures on the water!
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No wonder there is so much destruction with Huracan's down there! Lots of houses are only about a foot or two above the water line! NUTS!
I would imagine after this grounding, that Catalina 30 has the Catalina smile.
Both 2 strokes vs 4 Strokes do have advantages. But I agree with you, can't completely rule out the old 2 strokes!! Nice to see them in action!
I started Good Seamaritan Rescue in 1958 with a 13 ft Boston Whaler in Stratford, Connecticut on the Housatonic River where it meets Long Island sound😊😊😊... It has been My experience... Sailboaters think Tipping is a City in China😂😂😂... Your videos bring back a lot of memories😊😊😊...
An astounding amount of knowledge one must have to do your job. Hooked on your videos. Tom Ireland
@CaptKenO
24 күн бұрын
Thanks Tom!
what a fun job. Gotta be skilled, quick, easy going...and smart in physics.
@CaptKenO
3 ай бұрын
It can be fun at times, but there are plenty of downsides as well which is why there aren't a ton of captains who do what I do or do it for very long
I don’t want to sound mean but, don’t boaters know about the channel markers? Green on your right on the way out and red right return. Memorize it. Stay in the channel, you’ll be fine.
@edwardranno7119
3 ай бұрын
I have been boating since I was 9 years old and never ran aground,it’s really easy to see where shallow water is!!
@richardsaunders3082
3 ай бұрын
Since this KZread channel is from SW Florida…. Be sure you know where you are boating… When traveling north in the ICW in Southwest Florida, the key is the Yellow Triangles and Yellow Squares located ABOVE the traditional channel markers. Always keep the yellow triangles to starboard and the yellow squares to port - no matter the marker color. Reverse for southbound.
@Ron-dx9wq
3 ай бұрын
If you're anywhere else in the world other than the US, disregard this comment. The rest of the world is the exact opposite.
@0778drz110
3 ай бұрын
The water in Florida is very shallow and the sand moves around with every storm. Charts and channel markers can often be incorrect.
@roygorman6624
3 ай бұрын
Or just get a depth meter and use it
Really loving these videos. I don't miss a single one! 4 feet is a very shallow draft. I like the Cape Dory sailboats. I have a 25' Catalina with a swing keel, 5 foot draft when down and I have been grounded a few times (scary), but I just need to raise the keel to get loose. 5.5 for a Catalina 30ft is pretty good. There was a Swan that had a draft of 9.5 feet in the Davis Island basin and he was on the ground most of the time (liveaboard, but he sailed up north where there is good depths). Here in Florida, the shallow depths go so far out and even some of the channels are too shallow for deel drafts. Even though your line tieoff looks like a thick pushpit, it did the job, but there is a little space in the fiberglass where some of the structure is mounted. I like the other boat you use.
@CaptKenO
3 ай бұрын
Hahaha. Yeah. 9.5ft would get you stuck in quite a few channels around here for sure!
Nicely done Ken. At least that one wasn’t one of the junk boats I deal with down here! You remember! Keep the videos coming brother.
@CaptKenO
3 ай бұрын
Junk boats you tow or operate...🤔 😂
@TheTurdSculptor
3 ай бұрын
@@CaptKenO lol!
You are AWESOME 👍👍👍
@CaptKenO
12 күн бұрын
Thanks Tom!
Nice to see flip flops as they are most SWFL captain’s shoe of choice 😂
@CaptKenO
21 күн бұрын
Gotta. Not only because socks/ shoes are too hot...but those damn tan lines can get scary bad 😬😂
Always liked Suzuki motors, built with ingenuity. 👍 thanks Ken. Yamaha also got the goods
Nicely done!
A good design which should be overlooked
I had a 30ft boat with 6ft draft and now I just got a little Chrysler 20 with a swing keel 2ft draft or 5ft... if I could meet myself in some of the situations I was in back in the day, I would go cruise by my old self yelling "nanana... I got 2ft draft... I'll see you in 6 hours when the tide come in". Lol.
cool real 2 stroke
I’ve been watching you and I guess not everyone tips for good service. The engine on my 21’ center console overheated less than a mile from my dock. Boat US responded and towed me back home. I handed the captain $40. I always tip for good service. What it cost for the yearly membership is nothing compared to what it would cost without it, all these members should tip these tow boat captains generously.
@CaptKenO
3 ай бұрын
I'd say I get tipped about 1/3 of the time. I can't say I would've tipped before I started working this job unless the captain went above and beyond, so that's why I appreciate the people who do
Nice a couple of easy ones for you...
@CaptKenO
3 ай бұрын
Those are the ones I like 😁
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Should not be overlooked, I like them the old 2 strokes
@user-th6db1vs9b
3 ай бұрын
I have ran them for years with good results!
@user-th6db1vs9b
3 ай бұрын
Running day today they're 😃
Only if all of the ungroundings coulf be this easy!! Nice job making it go so smooth on your part.
@CaptKenO
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Chris! It would be nice if all ungroundings were this easy, but that wouldn't always make for interesting videos 🤔😂
I sailed from Houston to saint marks Florida with only avionics on an iPhone 4
2 - stroke for the win 😂
The Cape Dory driver could have gotten himself off by putting the Yanmar in reverse and rocking the boat side to side. I love my CD27!
@CaptKenO
2 ай бұрын
He probably could've gotten himself free...but if you have a membership and it's not going to be that long, why try?
you use different boats in your videos, are these company provided? which boat is the best?
@CaptKenO
12 күн бұрын
Yes. We've got 4 boats in our fleet. The whaler (in this video) is the worst in my opinion...but that's why its the backup to the backup. My primary boats are a 28ft prokat and a 26ft worldcat (we swap them when we need to do their 100hr service). They've both got pros/cons, so I can't say one's better than the other.
Is the annual towing charge cheaper than charts or a depth sounder?. Seems to be. ( asking from UK , South coast)
@CaptKenO
11 күн бұрын
Depends on how you look at it. On a per year basis...probably not, unless you're destroying a depth sounder and/or updating charts every year...but it also covers more than just running aground. But if you do get stuck than that's several depth finders/chart upgrades, so 🤷
Nice easy
Also know how much water your vessel draws.
@CaptKenO
2 күн бұрын
With engines full down, about 2.5ft and with them trimmed all the way up, about 1.5ft
The guy on the Catalina has no business out there, he don't have a clue what's going on or how to handle a boat. Geez wouldn't even go forward to secure or release the tow line. As large as they were it would have saved on the keel some if both of them sat amidships with their legs over the side to lift the keel a little amount while being dragged over the sandbar.
@CaptKenO
3 ай бұрын
I'm not sure that was a guy...
@jackmarks2176
2 ай бұрын
HaHa, you may be right.@@CaptKenO
Are you funded by the tax payers are do you get paid by the people you help ?
@CaptKenO
2 ай бұрын
Most people pay a yearly membership fee to Boat US and then we bill Boat US for each job we do. The ones that don't (non members) we bill directly
@Kitchfox
Ай бұрын
I have honestly never seen anything like this out where I live. Have always had to solve my problems with the help of a buddy and some gas money.