This sure has been a rough year for me! Not sure when my boat will be functional again, but I'm digging deep into my creative brain to put out some super fun videos for ya'll including catching sharks from a paddleboard, blowing stuff up with the airgun and building some cool things. Thanks everyone for being part of the channel and if you know a mobile fiberglass guy down here shoot me an email! heiko@southfloridafishingchannel.com

@A.Matt7

3 жыл бұрын

It is a good idea to get a epirb, though expensive they save lives and so if you dont have one get some. Might need to reinforce the hull once repaired inside the bilge with some steel beams or something.

@zacharylong5966

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely time for an Armstrong bracket

@matthewschaffer5413

3 жыл бұрын

Brother, we're with you all the way! You handled that very professionally. Even getting the coast guard there. Smoke some oysters over a fire, put them on saltine crackers with hot sauce! Trust me, you won't regret it!

@WereAllThatBored

3 жыл бұрын

Born Again Boating is down your way. They do some glass work I believe

@ShinetheLightofTruth

3 жыл бұрын

I can relate. Glad "yawl" made it back safe. While the boats being repaired, you could always try some pier fishing.

Hats off to the guy who heard your distress call and came right to you, the coast guard arrived in 5 min, man you guys were very lucky to have their support .

Glad you guys made it back. I had a similar experience but mine was just straight up my error. I hit the 17 mile mark in our old 1978 Bonito bow rider. Myself, two buddies, so accustomed to it that never in a million years did it dawn on any of us how dangerous things can get and how quickly. well, this particular 15 mile trip ended with a swamp motor, no boat, and my friends and I holding on to one another. We managed to get life jackets on, but one friends was about 5 times too small. No idea what the hell we would do, My mother had already called the Coast guard when a squall line had come thru which was why we were headed in. We lost our radio on the squall snd she freaked because she couldn't get us. So we floated from 7pm until about daybreak the next morning. It was far and above the scariest thing Ive ever been through. I am guilty as hell to this day for putting my friends in such dangerous situation. I own a Mako 171 with a Merc 90 behind it, today. I don't much leave the harbor these days. It changes a man I suppose, or at least it changed this one. Best of luck and be safe out there. Chas.

@officialWWM

Ай бұрын

Glad you lived to tell the tale!

Wow thank God for the coast guard !!! Literally saving lives daily !!! Thank goodness for the friendliness of fellow boaters !!

told this man when he repowered to have the transom glassed in to the top.... told ya!

@stevefisher2553

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that was a very small area for that heavy motor to be attached.

“I’m going to feel a lot better about paying taxes this year” 😂 Glad y’all got back safe man

The back of that boat needs more than just fiberglass. You need to get that thing to a pro that can rebuild the whole back end of it with stainless steel and an Armstrong grade transom.

@gorchcleave5393

3 жыл бұрын

Metal brackets on fiberglass just move the stress points.

@partylee007

3 жыл бұрын

@@gorchcleave5393 metal has to be incorporated into new structural fiberglass.

@mumbols

3 жыл бұрын

Aluminum and stainless will work with fiberglass. I make reinforcements for my uncles boat and his friends deep sea. You drill the stainless and or aluminum and lace the fiber in and out leaving tails. Then build the form around it. Stress point only moves when you don't brace bottom to top. You can build a square tube frame inside and then drill to the glass. Much more process but it works very well. You can do with wood frame then glass it over and lay fiber but has to be done right because bubbling in between will create a flex point that eventually will crack and fail. Did a lot of fiberglass repair and custom work for supporting lots of weight. Its all in the approach and how much you have to work with.

@family_roomroku9635

3 жыл бұрын

Fiberglass is plenty strong. It just depends on how thick it is, what kind of core structure, the condition of the core, and the design. Edit: my current boat project is a full hull extension on a 1965 Bertram 25. It will end up looking like a bracket, but be for width, full flotation. The transom part will have a total of 16 layers of 17 oz. biaxial epoxy fiberglass and 2.25" thick Coosa board.

@gorchcleave5393

3 жыл бұрын

I prefer all fiberglass with no aluminum bracket, but to each his own.

Glad to see y'll had your PFD's on knowing you could be in the water in just seconds.

If that engine would've fallen off, Alfred Montaner would have a field day lol

@llshamelessll

3 жыл бұрын

You bet Bro!

@zacharyrevo7359

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@freedomisntfree5573

3 жыл бұрын

Bro, bro, bro, bro

@llshamelessll

3 жыл бұрын

@@freedomisntfree5573 LMAO!

@youtuber19435

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing, haha King of Haulover would be out there with some Cubans scooping that engine.

So glad you guys are safe. My only disappointment was that being new to boating, I was discouraged that I never saw life vests get put on. My apologies if you did.

It's a good man that comes home and filets his fish after all that. You guys stay safe

@DavidSanchez-en8xy

3 жыл бұрын

Larry the lobster is his name

U should throw a Armstrong bracket on that thing and fill in the transom. Did that on my seacraft and it’s so nice not having that water in the back of the boat anymore

@joshbennett6534

3 жыл бұрын

I was just about to say the same thing

@ChsBrian

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, Armstrong or Stainless Marine all day long.

Thank God you are all safe. I know it's been mentioned, but putting on a Life Vest the moment your issue was discovered, or while you were calling for assistance, was the first thing everyone should have done. Again, we all ALL glad everyone is safe.

I wanna give a shout out to Brian lamb , for running to a mayday call/Shadowing them back. I dont know the guy but definitely a boater that deserves to be shouted out, And glad u guys got back safe with motor still on board 🤙

Joyce, Joyce, Joyce! How very generous of you, WOW! Those Lobsters looked amazing! Good on you.

Hey heiko wow what a day ,I couldn’t believe the small clamp washers holding on engine to transom they need. To be bigger to spread the engine load over a bigger area of transom 👍🏻🇬🇧

So glad you all made it back safely, and what a wonderful gift to cheer you up

I laughed so much when heiko said the deed has been done, then lobster moved the lid and he slammed it shut...... the expression on his face was priceless lol 😆

So happy that you are all safe! Take your time and get the repair done right. Remember that you often get what you pay for. So don't skimp on the repair cost. Fiberglass work is not hard as long as you pay attention to each step and your resin mix proportion.

Oh yeah I remember that storm video! It was pure anxiety for me and so was this lol I'm just glad everyone is alright. Way to go Coast Guard! So amazing

So sorry to hear about your boat, thank God you guys are ok and safe.

Good job captain you kept your cool and called it in you thought smart and fast tying the motor . great job it could have gone way worse if you didnt make the right calls. Respect

As a born and bred Floridian from Anna Maria Island, who ate his first oyster at the age of 6 yrs old, I'm a little surprised this is your first time, regardless, good on y'all for diving in!

Congratulations on the new boat, glad you’re safe

Engine bracket with extra flotation is great idea for your boat.

Never a dull moment on the South Florida Fishing Channel. Glad you made it back OK. Thought I was going to have to find a new fishing channel, but I know I would never find one so entertaining.

Respect for still finishing the catch and cook video despite the setbacks! Subscribed!!!🙏😬🎣🛥️

I'm glad you and family are all ok. Best of luck getting your boat fixed. I always enjoy your videos!

Get a hoist, remove the engine, do a temp patch on the transom, put an electric or small tiller engine on your boat and put it back in the water to get it to a repair shop.

@K9bare66

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, seal the cracks and slowly idle to a neighborhood ramp. Have it hauled to one of many boat repair companies that will get rid of that open transom. And put on your damn PFDs next time this happens. It was really stressful watching those waves build up behind you and water coming in. Glad you, the boat and catch all survived.

Time for a lot of work on the boat, maybe an upgrade to a new one. Every fiberglass boat I have ever owned has had glass, gel coat and or wood rot issues. Lessons learned, My newest boat is all aluminum, it is built without wood, glass or gelcoat. Good job on the “Life Savers and Good Samaritans for being there so quickly for you. Semper Paratus! USCG Veteran 1981-1986. Cape Newagen and Cape Corwin Maalaea Harbor Maui Hawaii 🤙🏼

Wow man, be safe!!

@-anjuull8036

2 жыл бұрын

Gawdamn been awhile since I’ve seen yo vids. Them good o bo2 days

@glennevitt5250

2 жыл бұрын

Time To Rebuild Back of boat Good You May It Back

Bless you all for your efforts doing what you do. So happy you are okay. Love you guys from northeastern Oklahoma.

Thanks God you guys are safe and make it back. Scary moment.

Heiko, I gotta ask, as soon as you heard that crack, why didn’t your life jackets go on immediately? Maybe even before that when you said the waves were starting to break over the bow? I didn’t see anybody wearing one. I’m a long time subscriber, I love all your videos and have seen *every one from start to finish*. I’ve bought gear from you and I even have your logo on my truck. But I’m going to stop watching your videos if you don’t put that damn life jacket on. I say this with total love buddy.

Glad yall made it back safe!!!! Can only imagine that feeling.

That look on your face as you explain to the camera what happened while you're limping back in says it all. Glad you made it back. So great to see all of the boats and Coast Guard respond to your call for help.

Glad everything worked out and you made it in. Great looking rebound from the transom disaster.

Coast Guard FTW!! Glad you guys are safe.

You have a cool family, no cussing and good family time, thanks

Ngl, that transom looks a wee bit thin for an engine that big. Glad you guys made it back.

The blair witch cinematography when your explaining what happened to the transom is awesome!!!

Glad you guys made it back safe brotha, material things can be fixed or replaced. Time for a closed transom and a nice aluminum bracket. I suggest when you redo your transom they do it with coosa board and not wood. Keep up the good work on the channel and hope you get the boat fixed soon.

Truly glad you and your family got home safe!!!!!

When it gets rough i try not to go over 10 knots because you cant tell how much force is going to apply to the transom coming off of a wave, glad you made it in safe brother

Dude you def need a new transom, motors got to come off, transom needs to be completely replaced, big job for your backyard. Put the boat back in the water (you'll be fine) Tow it to a reputable shop and have it fixed right. Good idea to put a bracket on. Your prob looking at 3-5k. Also have the stringers checked before you do anything. Good luck !!

I am glad that you are all safe! God Bless the Coast Guard, Tow Boat US, and all boaters that respond to a MayDay call!

Florida man cannot shuck an oyster. I feel better about my seafood skills now thanks Heiko!

Thank God you guy's 🙏 made it back!! I hate those types of transoms. I hope you can get it fixed soon!! So Happy Kaitlyn ❤️ ate that oyster!! YAHOOOOOOOOOO

Got to say Heiko, seemed like yall kept calm and did everything you could to get you as close in as you could. Tying the ropes may have saved you guys and the boat Man!! Glad you guys made it back home safe! Huge shout out to the fisherman that shot out to yall, TowBoat US, and the U.S Coast Guard all for the rapid response!! Keep that chin up brother, dig in that brain of yours and i know you’ll figure out what to do. Put a platform back there and definitely fill in that transom, maybe a live well or a good size fishbox. Keep up the videos Sir, love watching them!

Hats off to the coast guard and Tow boat US...Both greatly appreciated.

Man so glad you guys made it back safe, fishing off shore is no joke. I had my own scare a few years ago taking on water. Hope everything false into place for you and your repairs

At $10 lb for Maine lobsters plus everything else. That gift had to be $275+, plus shipping. Holy shit that one hell of a fan you have there Heiko.

@Ira88881

3 жыл бұрын

At Florida prices, I’m thinking $500!

Gotta Love our Coast Guard! Would’ve miss you man! Glad your back home safe.

Man Heiko I’m glad to see y’all made it back safe and you didn’t loose the boat also

Glad your alright man. It seems like you haven’t been able to catch a break this year, but I’ve seen you just continue to push forward with every setback. I watch all of your videos and the new apartment has really made for even better content. Keep going man you and kaitlyn are dope people!

Glad you all are safe, Cap!

That’s a terrifying experience. I was anxious watching the fishing based on the title. Was waiting for the stuff to hit the fan! Glad all are safe and good luck with finding the fiberglass repair.

WOW!! CRAZY STORY!! God was with you all.. I so enjoy your content.. make sure those repairs are 100% & I'm sure you will. See ya back out there soon.. better than ever! ❤ from Connecticut

WOW! You guys were lucky!

Just super chill. Real Florida Man.

Wow man that's crazy. Thank God you are all safe. Thank God for the coast Guard!!!

Glad you made it back Cheers!

I laughed so hard when that lobster lifted that lid!!! Y'all are cool. Very entertaining. Glad y'all made it in safe. I have been in some sketchy situations myself. Not fun!!

So sorry about your boat, but glad y'all got back safe. Good to know other were looking out!

Lucky you,alot of helps out there, you're not alone, take care bro,see you next video bye-bye 🙏🙏

Super lucky. Very close to coming off. Way to go seeing it in time. Fixing a transom aint nothing compared to your lives.

So glad you guys made out ok!!! Hope you get her fixed fast!! And you still can’t beat a good old Rapala Filet knife!! Good luck!!!

I'm glad you guys made it home safely!

I'm so happy you and your fam are safe. Wow. Holy crap

Heiko, what a fantastic video! So much excitement, intrigue, fear, and deliciousness!! WTG, bro.

Scary stuff. Glad you guys made it back safely.

Scary stuff, but glad you and family made it back safely.

Glad you guy's are safe. 🙏

As a Florida boy who has eaten oysters all my life, that hurt watching y’all.

@SouthFloridaFishingChannel

3 жыл бұрын

yea man sorry lol. We freaking oyster noobs

@llshamelessll

3 жыл бұрын

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel Yeah, open the oyster without getting nasty shell into the meat. And get a shucking glove or use more towel to protect your hands. You noobs always end up sticking the shucking knife into your hands,, so Im giving you a heads up. Oysters are like shrimp, you want some cooked all the different ways and a real treat is oyster stuffing in your Thanksgiving turkey.

@antonioprado8068

3 жыл бұрын

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel dude i never wanted to say anything when you originally repowered. But how do you place a 4 stroke 250 that weights much more than the transom was originally intended for. Remember that your boat is an older boat that has a transom intended for 2 stroke. Your transom may be rated for 250 but its not rated for that weight nor that amount of torque that engine has. Also your transom is very open in the back. While your very lucky, this will be a lesson learned. Please be safe and next time do more homework when repowering. Best thing you can do is convert it to a euro transom. Or close the transom. Use straight Coosa foam with many sheets of glass. Put a heavy duty bracket and have it reinforced. And while its opened in the back, check tge transom as well. Remember that old school 2 strokes weighed around 415lb. Much less than your engine

@mikemcdaniel2562

3 жыл бұрын

@@antonioprado8068 That motor is a 2 stroke, But the guys that did the repower for him should have made sure this would not happen. you could see the tale signs on the inside of that transom that there is rot in it

@robedwards5400

3 жыл бұрын

@@antonioprado8068 You might need to do your research. Evinrude never made 4 stroke outboards.

Wow, that was a great video, scary times on the big pond! Glad you guys made it safe, and ended on a positive note. Hope you got your transom repaired!

Thank god you guys made it safe, that's all that matter 🙏🙏🙏

Thank you for sharing! Glad you made it home! Good job having lines on board to use! Now to add that Armstrong on the end! :) God Bless

Glad you are safe and were able to enjoy your meal

holy crap dude that woulda made my heart drop! good for u making it home and thinking quick on how to keep your engine on! hopefully this doesnt interrupt in your regular life.

The boat may have turned out to be a blessing looking at the improvements you made ! This video was hysterical ! BTW,it's Shucking 🤣👍 And drain the oyster of water and add lemon and a drop of cocktail sauce ! You'll be hooked!

Wow.. I'm glad you made back.

Glad yous guys got home safe

I am surprised, that when they installed your brand new Evinrude, they didn't inspect the transom? Glad you made it back safely, and afloat!!!!!!!

Man the oyster shucking is killing me 😂

Glad you’re all safe

Glad you guys are safe

So glad you are safe.

I am 55 year fisher repairs of anything eastcost of Florida let's get it on

Sorry to hear that. Glad your ok. Coast Guard is awesome. They never get enough love. Save a lot of lives.

You should definitely get a motor bracket good for diving also easy access on and off the boat

@chrishammer9891

3 жыл бұрын

Motor brackets are vary problematic

@AveyMC

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrishammer9891 never had I problem with my Armstrong and have had it on there for 3 years

@chrishammer9891

3 жыл бұрын

Never had a problem that you knew of over time and force of the motor they bottom of the bracket always starts digging in. Theres a reason why conch boats stopped making there 33ft and you see so many regulators on the market. Its law if physics in leverage

@mikelyons469

3 жыл бұрын

A motor bracket would put more pressure on the transom. Remember Sir Isaac Newton? "Give me a lever long enough and I can lift the world."

@tartarsauce5250

3 жыл бұрын

I think you broke her back. Sorry to see this.

Hey H, man i know that feeling! I had a boat that had a similar transom and when the wind was blowing and my boat would turn waves came in the back end! I dont like open transoms. I had someone strip it down and add marin plywood and close the transom while attaching the new transom to the old structure. Then I made an alumimum plate that covers the entire back and front of the transom so the inside portion is grabin more with more to grab all the way up to gunnels or the top of the boat. Then I used a bracket and then the engine. Your will boat will rung as if its i longer and it will give you speed. I didnt like that because of the exention it made the back heavy but it was Awesome! Good luck boss!

Awesome video bro have fun and be safe

Glad you made it home safe!

Glad you are safe!! That was very intense!!

duuuuuuude so glad you're safe!!!

I remember fishing out of Point Pleasant, NJ one year 28 miles out to the “Monster Ledge” for shark fishing on a 26’ Robalo! What we didn’t know while chumming, the bilge pump stopped working! I was in the cabin taking a nap and woke up stepping in water! I was like….. WTF! I went out on deck and told my buddy who’s the captains said there’s water inside the boat! I look at the transom and the water was flush to the deck and said….. “We’re taking on water!” I looked down in the water and a shark possibly a Great White or a huge Mako swim by and said…. “This is it! We’re going down!” Lucky the engines started and we were able to get in riding heavy and not able to plane out! That was a moment I’ll NEVER FORGET! You’re talking about scared!

Glad you guys were safe 🙏

glad u and ur family are ok. stay safe out there!

I'm happy that you guys were rescued

So glad u guys r ok