WATCH this video before going offshore - Boating tips & mistakes for beginners on small bay boats.

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Today we will be talking about taking a bay boat or small boat offshore. Though the risk may seem minimal weather conditions and factors out of our control may occur. Follow along in this video in order to be at the top of your game may havoc occur. We will go over tips & tricks for the beginner boater, like safety equipment, essentials, and much more, Enjoy!

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  • @outofstep6026
    @outofstep60263 жыл бұрын

    I run a 23' CC upward of 65 miles offshore in New Jersey. Here's what I've learned: 1. Buy an ePirb and a SPOT. Redundancy is key. 2. Buy a VHF Marine Radio and a handheld backup. Redundancy is key. 3. Buy an inflatable safety raft and have a ditch bag. 4. Become a student of weather. High pressure with the right wind direction is key for small boats. 5. Never turn your engine off and make sure you have more than sufficient fuel for the trip. 6. Don't be stubborn. If weather conditions materialize differently from forecast, abort mission. Hope this helps. Tight lines!

  • @spmince

    @spmince

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are so correct about redundancy. I even try to have a back up for my back up. A float plan is also very important. I would add, know the water that you will be boating in. Most of my boating is on the Great Lakes. Lake Huron can be very dangerous. There are many areas well off shore that are very shallow. Add to that the fact that there are a lot of large rocks that can be a hazard. You can be in 25’ of water and come across a 24’ rock. Makes for a very bad day.

  • @frankroddy8716

    @frankroddy8716

    3 жыл бұрын

    Out of Step single or double motors? I have a 24' CC with a single 250 Yamaha, with the way the Tuna bite is, I am considering it in the next week or two. I have all the gear listed. thoughts?

  • @chrismidland5973

    @chrismidland5973

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@frankroddy8716 I personally wouldn’t go out that far without twin motors. But to each is own.

  • @waltertx.6020

    @waltertx.6020

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your suggestions concerning redundancies helps me very much. Thank you for the reminders!! 🏆

  • @waltertx.6020

    @waltertx.6020

    3 жыл бұрын

    Number 5 ! Never turn off your engine when you're offshore.

  • @proaudiohd
    @proaudiohd2 жыл бұрын

    I would add: Sea Anchor. If you lose power and the waves are big, hook your sea anchor to the bow. It will orient the boat bow into the waves so you don't take one broadside or over the transom. Lightweight and folds up small.

  • @chillinspearfishin

    @chillinspearfishin

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's a great tip, I basically use my trolling motor to do this while fishing and it does make it roll less

  • @realrecognizereal3758

    @realrecognizereal3758

    2 жыл бұрын

    Parachute anchor is way better

  • @Anthony-du3he

    @Anthony-du3he

    Жыл бұрын

    Good call

  • @cepaasch
    @cepaasch3 жыл бұрын

    The Coast Guard's primary means of communication with the public is via VHF-FM. In most places you can still communicate with the C.G. over 30 miles offshore. Out Of Step is correct in redundancy is the key. I only spent 27 years in the CG looking for people that didn't make it back to the boat ramp.

  • @michaelgerlach7232
    @michaelgerlach72323 жыл бұрын

    one thing we have found to be essential is a float plan.

  • @anthonyp2312
    @anthonyp231210 ай бұрын

    Sea time is a big one for me. Ive been on the water for 17 years now and im still learning new things about boating and implementing them. Great video there never to much knowledge to have.

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    10 ай бұрын

    Appreciate the feedback. I think it’s so important to always continue to learn and grow in life. No one can ever be perfect, but it’s good to always keep growing your knowledge. Thank you so much for watching.

  • @TimBigBendFishing
    @TimBigBendFishing2 ай бұрын

    Thank you Clay for doing this video. I’ve learned a ton from your channel and I’ve used that knowledge to keep me and my family safe.

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    2 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome! Glad to hear you’re enjoying the videos and learning from them 😊

  • @fishnchips7088
    @fishnchips70883 жыл бұрын

    Very good video but the only thing I would add with regard to safety is whether you're boating, biking, hiking or even going out of town is tell someone what your plans are. There are lots of people like me who like to venture out alone so if you're not heard from for a length of time at least someone knows where you were headed.

  • @ammywilson9155
    @ammywilson91552 жыл бұрын

    This was a very informational video. Thank you for explaining everything so easily. Keep posting!

  • @sammylacks4937
    @sammylacks49373 жыл бұрын

    A membership with Sea Tow or Tow boat USA was 125.00 when I was fishing an 18 ' McKee Craft off N.C. was and inexpensive piece of mind insurance. Nothing beats common sense and expirience. When you get out to your destination always remember your only halfway. We tried to get out early when the wind was usually calmer and get back in early afternoon before thunderstorms typically develop. I fished over 10 years, admit I was scared twice and once was when I didn t listen to that voice in my head during a hot king bite and running in with lightning bolts hitting around was no fun nor joke. Never made that mistake again. Remember that can happen at anytime though.

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the input!

  • @kriskell835
    @kriskell8353 жыл бұрын

    Very nice video. Great refresher. I am from the Midwest, and travel to marathon a few times per year, and it takes me a day or so to get back in the swing of the ocean with current and wind. I would also recommend the coast guard auxiliary do boat inspection every year. It’s not mandatory for most, but reminds you of the smaller important things. The PLBs/EPIRBs are great, but remember they have to be registered and updated every couple years. If they’re arent registers it may delay a help by several hours.

  • @JungleJimAB9AB
    @JungleJimAB9AB3 жыл бұрын

    Your video has made a very significant contribution to our knowledge of inshore boaters going offshore. For me, your statement of having dual engine redundancy speaks volumes. I appreciate your efforts.

  • @boatsafeamericahandsonboat8921
    @boatsafeamericahandsonboat89212 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I would mention getting the bow up in larger waves and approaching wakes from larger vessels. Many people don't understand that concept. Love the video, great job!

  • @justinmorrison9903
    @justinmorrison99033 жыл бұрын

    I really like the tracker idea. Gonna be adding one to both my boats forsure👍

  • @benperry8350
    @benperry83502 жыл бұрын

    I love this video! So informative and to the point.... well done!

  • @adamsadventures9919
    @adamsadventures99193 жыл бұрын

    Some nuggets of wisdom in this video. Thanks!

  • @AnnexF
    @AnnexF Жыл бұрын

    Great video!! Thank you for the tips. I just bought a Boston Whaler Guardian 25 foot. Still learning how to safely go offshore. Took notes and practiced daily. Your videos helped me a lot.

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re very welcome!

  • @neilcooney
    @neilcooney Жыл бұрын

    Thank you guys for sharing your adventures ,I can't stop watching you guys , I leave your channel on all day lol. You guys are living my dreams 😊

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    Жыл бұрын

    That's awesome! Thanks for playing us all day!

  • @anthonypolizze4059
    @anthonypolizze40593 жыл бұрын

    Always good to have a ditch bag set up no matter the size of your boat. They come in different sizes. Add high reflective tape on it. Have a submersible handheld radio in it. Always keep it handy and a face mask is good to keep onboard. If your boat flips you can swim under and see what you may need. Keep rope in it as well along with suntan lotion water and an extra hat and sunglasses. There are many small items you can add but you need to watch the weight. Great video

  • @AN-kg4ei

    @AN-kg4ei

    2 жыл бұрын

    I would have never thought of a mask - a great idea! I have a dozen and would have never considered them being anything other than recreational. A snorkel wouldn't hurt either. 👍

  • @K9bare66
    @K9bare662 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Clay, very informative and on point.

  • @julienrobins4121
    @julienrobins41213 жыл бұрын

    Truer words have not been spoken. Great video Clay !!

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Julien!

  • @nicholasmartin7585
    @nicholasmartin75853 жыл бұрын

    Hello from England! VHF range varies greatly. Can be line of sight or 40 miles. Flares are really important: red for distress, white for collision. Fire extinguisher. Stay safe!

  • @58dorsett
    @58dorsett3 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I'm out here on the west coast, and things are a little different. Offshore for me is about 45 to 60 miles, mainly chasing albacore. Invariably weather, and seas are from the NW running about 6ft, not scary, but enough to slow you down to 18kt going out. This condition is quite manageable at trolling speed, however if the wind turns to the south it doesn't take much to push the sea up to over 8ft, and tight. My advice is to carry plenty of extra fuel, also have alternative ports marked on your GPS , and carry a paper chart of the area in case your electronics go down. Not a bad idea to buddy boat too.

  • @mattcaulfield1866

    @mattcaulfield1866

    10 ай бұрын

    What size boat do you have?

  • @58dorsett

    @58dorsett

    10 ай бұрын

    @@mattcaulfield1866 Shamrock predator, 27loa, Yanmar diesel.

  • @mattcaulfield1866

    @mattcaulfield1866

    10 ай бұрын

    @@58dorsett Thanks for the reply. I’m located in SF and trying to figure out if there exists a boat that I can use for bass fishing as well as tuna fishing on the open ocean. Eyeing up a Blue Wave 2000 or 2200. In your opinion, is this too small for even the calmest days?

  • @58dorsett

    @58dorsett

    10 ай бұрын

    @@mattcaulfield1866 I've had days when it's flat calm out there, and can run wot in any direction, you would be safe in an 8 foot dinghy, however that's rarely the case, and weather forecasts aren't always accurate. Say you run out 2.5 hours in good conditions, and things turn nasty, that will double or triple your run time back to port, so be sure to choose a seaworthy boat if you want to mess with tuna.

  • @mattcaulfield1866

    @mattcaulfield1866

    10 ай бұрын

    @@58dorsett Got it. I am still learning about what truly makes a boat seaworthy. Thanks for the advice. Tight lines.

  • @marks.4292
    @marks.42923 жыл бұрын

    Top notch 👌information. Thanks You ! I've just learned a lot from this video. Just in the process of buying a Mako 18LTS 115hp boat for bay & lake fishing.

  • @sharonbraselton4302

    @sharonbraselton4302

    2 жыл бұрын

    buy it veßt bóàt

  • @whalerlife53
    @whalerlife533 жыл бұрын

    The first 2 things everyone should do is put on a life vest and keep it on. 2nd thing is strap the epirb to you and dont take it off. If you dont do these 2 things well, the rest is irrelevant. Once the boat flips all your goods are going to the bottom. Assume the worst, if it happens you will have a vest and your epirb. At least you can float and call for help. Im amazed at how many people never put a vest on while on the water. Just heard of a local fishing boat that got run over by another boat that was under autopilot control and no one at the helm. Stupid for sure. Fortunately no one was killed. The pont is, you can somewhat control your boat, but rest assured you cant control the other persons boat. Good info for sure, thanks for posting.

  • @RT-cv2jg
    @RT-cv2jg3 жыл бұрын

    Really good, informative video. Thanks from South Jersey

  • @yailinsaab3030
    @yailinsaab30303 жыл бұрын

    Definitely epirb and vhf are a must. Another important aspect is making sure the boat is sea worthy and this is apparent when you risk going offshore and realize you knew your batteries were iffy or your bilge pumps needed replacing. I run a 35 donzi cc to the bahamas and the basics always get you guys. Good job captain.

  • @sharonbraselton4302

    @sharonbraselton4302

    2 жыл бұрын

    djzí 35 cimhg bet dr8ve opt8ñ 3,5 yéàrß out çàn príder

  • @spanishjo4282
    @spanishjo42823 жыл бұрын

    I award you the best charismatic stylish honest boat presenter 2021!

  • @Alexbbq
    @Alexbbq3 жыл бұрын

    Saw them at the hog heaven in islamorada. Very cool people. Love your videos, keep em coming.

  • @binthepete3572
    @binthepete35723 жыл бұрын

    Great video I plan on buying a boat in the near future. Very informative and helpful. Great job 👍🏾

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Brandon

  • @dmbekusconstruction
    @dmbekusconstruction3 жыл бұрын

    Another great video. I have a 22' bay for about 1 year (next door to you) and when I get down have been doing what you describe in the video. The phrase I have heard, use, and works, is 'pick your days'. Another great thing about the Keys, if the ocean is rough, particularly in a bay boat, you can turn around and head into the back.

  • @CrimeVid
    @CrimeVid3 жыл бұрын

    I do not know if you have anything like this but in the UK we have the Royal Yachting Association’s Yachtmaster courses, they do one for powerboats, I think everybody should take one if they are going to sea. Now in UK you do not have to, but it’s not a bad idea to take one ! My tips ? make sure you stay warm, hypothermia does not help, take a kicker if you can, if not take something that will keep your boat’s head into the wind , like a drogue or a heavy bucket. If everything goes shit shaped and you can, try and stay in deep water and ride it out.

  • @jbjgibbons
    @jbjgibbons3 жыл бұрын

    Great job man. Very practical advice and no bad info. Your point about weight distribution is especially useful and often overlooked. My 21 ft center console is a little light compared to some brands. But adding weight to the bow lockers before going off shore makes a huge difference in performance! Well done sir! 👍🏻

  • @gilesfisher5277
    @gilesfisher5277 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for taking the time to make and produce this video. Top notch,

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    Жыл бұрын

    No problem thanks for watching!

  • @bleakerwood
    @bleakerwood3 жыл бұрын

    Also one great thing to always do is wear you kill tether. No matter how big or small the boat things can happen. Its a life saver and something super small to do.

  • @thefishrustler3893

    @thefishrustler3893

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep. Depending on the size and style of the boat, I would actually say this is a much higher priority than wearing a PFD. I go offshore regularly on tiny skiffs….If you come unglued without a kill switch on, you’re DONE.

  • @captaindaxhallock8117
    @captaindaxhallock81173 жыл бұрын

    Good video made some very good points the major point is Safety first great job

  • @dillonsmith992
    @dillonsmith9923 жыл бұрын

    Just began the early stages of the boat buying process. Saving for a down payment on a new boat to keep the monthly payment low. All these videos have my so excited to get back to the keys for mini season. 2022 will be in my own boat!

  • @loganellis5449

    @loganellis5449

    7 ай бұрын

    I hope you got your boat buddy!

  • @cliffhall97
    @cliffhall973 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video!

  • @garyritterstrings
    @garyritterstrings Жыл бұрын

    Also for a better ride and greater fuel efficiency remember to trim up your motor a little bit after getting on plane. Then you can adjust your trim tabs.

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    Жыл бұрын

    Great tip Gary! Thank you

  • @ji5078
    @ji50783 жыл бұрын

    Great tips. Leaning well from yr video. Thanks

  • @artisaprimus6306
    @artisaprimus6306 Жыл бұрын

    Great information. I'm getting ready to buy my first serious boat and transition from fresh to salt water. I plan to fish the intercoastal and bay to start with. I really don't have the desire to fish blue water in a 26 foot bay boat. But, I might reach the point when I'm confident enough to fish blue water.

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey my friend thanks for watching! Overtime the level of comfort will definitely grow.

  • @jamesrahn8339
    @jamesrahn83393 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff, thank you

  • @safari9286
    @safari92863 жыл бұрын

    Clay, great video. Thanks for not assuming that your viewers know all those details. Some of us are not from the Florida area and boating is completely different. I would love to see a video on the different species of bait that you use and what you use them for. I hear you talk about Pilchards, Ballyhoo, Pinfish etc but I don’t know the difference.

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    3 жыл бұрын

    We will get on it thanks for watching!

  • @dougschemmel99
    @dougschemmel993 жыл бұрын

    Honest and fun to watch...good job

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Doug 👍🏼

  • @heathhannon663
    @heathhannon6633 жыл бұрын

    Solid info Clay. Thanks!

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @paulhouston1865
    @paulhouston1865 Жыл бұрын

    I'm buying a boat this week. Sea trial is actually Tuesday. If that checks out she'll go home with me. I'm buying an Avid21FS Magnum. 21.5 feet x 102 inches wide. Not as big as your bay boat but close. Much lighter though since it's aluminum. Thank you for this video. It really helps me to understand what to do when it comes to coastal boating. I'll inshore fish along the FL, Ga, SC coasts. Looking forward to it. And your videos help me with that. Thanks!

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks awesome good luck!!

  • @memptn01
    @memptn01 Жыл бұрын

    I know this is an older video but to go along with your safety items, I've never seen a boat/off shore channel talk about using Ham radio. Yes you have a VHF radio but those are short distance. With the proper antennae for Ham radio you can reach across the planet but for a small boat in the middle of the ocean you can at least send that signal multiple more miles that it might save your life.

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @motorcityaxeman7059
    @motorcityaxeman70593 жыл бұрын

    Great video.... had to sub after watching it!

  • @Rockers1121
    @Rockers1121Ай бұрын

    I just aquired a 17ft boat .. it looks like a cape horn .. but its actaully made by a company called r&h fiberglass .. aka mr b's boats in liousana .... its a 2005 .. i got some work to do .. but im hoping to take it out a little ways on calm days .. thanks for your content. It helps guts like me.

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    Ай бұрын

    Congrats on the boat! Yeah, when the weathers great why not sneak offshore. Thanks for watching!

  • @leroymurray5992
    @leroymurray59923 жыл бұрын

    Very good mate, definatly made me double check my safety gear and do some upgrades. I am also still learning, unfortunately sometimes the hard way. I'd just like to add to always check your battery terminals before each trip they are on properly and tight as sometimes they can work loose from vibration over time and pop off in rough seas. Learned from experience and not fun at all in the dark in rough weather. Also learn where all your fuses are and what they are for, have spares on hand. Take a small bag of tools you might need to get you going again. Everyone in the boat should have a good idea where all the safety gear is as well in case the skipper becomes incapacitated for some reason. Lastly you should always have a suitable anchor ready to deploy with plenty of rope should your motor stop for some reason. You need to be facing the waves as quick as possible in rough seas to avoid getting swamped from behind or the side. The ocean is so full of wonders and is the best place to make memories but it can also be extremely unforgiving and demands your deepest respect every time you head out to play. Safe boating and tight lines 🙂

  • @mikeramo
    @mikeramo2 жыл бұрын

    @Life by the Bow Clay, Love your channel. Thank you for all you do. At about 2:39 you talk about GSP trackers. I wonder if you can share which trackers you use. I was going to use TILE but I am curious which you use. Thanks and keep doing what you do.

  • @southflwildadventures
    @southflwildadventures3 жыл бұрын

    Thank You for posting this video. I'm looking to buy a boat and will be 1st time owner. It definitely gives me a lot of things to keep in mind. I will take a beating safety course so I know of all the laws. But this video gave me an education on things I wasn't thinking about. Hope you'll do some more when you have time. Shawn Fort Lauderdale

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sure thing thanks for watching Shawn!

  • @jonathanabadia4377
    @jonathanabadia43773 жыл бұрын

    Make sure your bilge pump(s) are working and make sure your batteries are fully charged.

  • @Soulsilver75
    @Soulsilver752 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding video man.

  • @tonycoleman525
    @tonycoleman525 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, I would add using the rule of 3rds for fuel and never leave the dock without spare parts and a decent set of tools.

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the input Tony also appreciate you watching!

  • @georgequirino1639
    @georgequirino16393 жыл бұрын

    You may want to add a float plan Cap. Great vid thank you.

  • @aldoruiz9627
    @aldoruiz96273 жыл бұрын

    Great video 👍🏼 very nice meeting you guys at the marina tight lines

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was great meeting you Aldo!

  • @ov9722
    @ov97223 жыл бұрын

    Great video man.. appreciate all the info.

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching 👍🏼

  • @ahmetkorkutgermiyanoglu9007
    @ahmetkorkutgermiyanoglu90072 жыл бұрын

    Great informative video!

  • @davidcanup1988
    @davidcanup19883 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. Lots of good info. Thank you

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching David!

  • @bosoxer4eva
    @bosoxer4eva Жыл бұрын

    Just happened upon this. This really is an outstanding video. Nice work.

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks my friend!

  • @SW737Flyer
    @SW737Flyer3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, informative video!

  • @22cavjock
    @22cavjock3 жыл бұрын

    Great video.. We have a pathfinder 2400trs... love there boats

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome we love our pathfinder too!

  • @hotreels8590
    @hotreels85903 жыл бұрын

    You right, simplicity the key for happiness and success, les fuel , less maintnance ,less problema csame results👍🇵🇦

  • @hotreels8590

    @hotreels8590

    3 жыл бұрын

    People can use speare kik to like in so many places 👍

  • @claylatour1899
    @claylatour18993 жыл бұрын

    Great Video. Just bought a 21 foot bay boat as a new boat owner. A lot of helpful advice here. I definitely want to get out there and take it easy and get comfortable with operating it before trying to go offshore or anything like that. I really enjoy yalls vids...keep up the good work.

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching.. by the way you have a really cool name Haha

  • @claylatour1899

    @claylatour1899

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LifeByTheBow yea not too many Clays around. Thought the same when I found your channel. Keep up the good work. Just watched your video Trip of a lifetime. That looked like some serious fun catching those Mahi. That storm would have had me worried for sure. Stay safe buddy...

  • @fmh357
    @fmh3572 жыл бұрын

    Good common sense. I've not spent much time on the saltwater except sailing the San Juan.s in the PNW but I used to fly. Bucking the weather with a bad case of get-home-ites will eventually make you dead. I've personally known several pilots that succumbed to that.

  • @thecentralscrutinizerr
    @thecentralscrutinizerr2 жыл бұрын

    I boat in the "grave yard of the Atlantic" - off shore in the Carolinas. My boat is a 21' CC with a single engine outboard. The number one rule is - don't go out too far for the equipment you're running and KNOW the condition of that equipment BEFORE you run it. In other words, PRETRIP your boat. It's much better to find a fault while your sitting at the dock than 60 miles offshore. If you've just bought the boat, go have it professionally inspected by a marina that does both dry land and in water inspections, preferably BEFORE you buy it. And remember, every boat can become a submarine.

  • @UncleHoCM

    @UncleHoCM

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oregon inlet? Lol. Even the Roanoke and Croatan get rough.

  • @danielkoehn3209

    @danielkoehn3209

    Жыл бұрын

    Every boat can become a submarine. Not my Boston Whaler. 😜

  • @dnlsongs
    @dnlsongs3 жыл бұрын

    New Subscriber, great video Clay, love all your videos, regards, Danny ;-)

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Danny!

  • @mikeramsey9747
    @mikeramsey97473 жыл бұрын

    Weather forecaster: The only job where you can be wrong the majority of the time and still get paid well.

  • @Cardcollector-pz8hg

    @Cardcollector-pz8hg

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not the only one. An MLB player can get a hit only a third of the time and be considered elite

  • @Boss-sq6wz

    @Boss-sq6wz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Politicians is another... :(

  • @txdoodlebug

    @txdoodlebug

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fauci still has his job

  • @thegreenberetlife0191
    @thegreenberetlife01912 жыл бұрын

    Good video!

  • @perrysnopeep
    @perrysnopeep3 жыл бұрын

    New Capt here in Destin, thanks for the help,Perry

  • @mauifilms5767
    @mauifilms57673 жыл бұрын

    Hallelujah and thank you kindly for reminding me to inspect my safety gear and update any necessary equipment like flares, fire extinguishers, etc. Sometimes it’s easy to overlook all that when you’re focusing on chasing big fish. Can you please let me know a little more information about that little PLB shown early on in the video? Cheers!

  • @elianselmi4099

    @elianselmi4099

    3 жыл бұрын

    this one looks like th eone he was showing.... www.satphonestore.com/acr-resqlink-400-personal-locator-beacon.html

  • @bkeindl
    @bkeindl3 жыл бұрын

    That’s good advice for smaller boats

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Bruce

  • @jonathannazario1212
    @jonathannazario12122 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, thanks 👍🏼🙏🏻

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    2 жыл бұрын

    No prob thanks for watching!

  • @manuelfuertes5875
    @manuelfuertes58753 жыл бұрын

    Of it gets too rough you don't want weight forward you might stuff the bow

  • @wa210
    @wa2103 ай бұрын

    XM satellite weather on my Garmin saved my tail a few times. T top or bimini for sure. Couple gallon jugs of water just in case. Of course full fuel on every planned far offshore run. Extra rode, like at least 100 feet, in case need tow. Better yet, buddy boat. Defintely tuned in compass. In our blazing hot summer runs to the rigs in Texas, I would buy the crew a whole watermelon and leave on ice all day. For the run back in, or seasickness, planting your face into a cold slice of melon #1 boosts your sugar intake naturally and what a great feeling when dried to a crisp. Another savior from heatstroke was a 5 gallon bucket loaded of ice and fresh water with squeezed lemons, and dabs of bleach in the brine. Soak your towel and drape around neck. The nose engulfs the lemon/bleach aroma and perks you up, plus cools the upper body. Repeat as needed, and keep ice in bucket all day for fresh brine. Also a 5 gallon bucket can handle a toilet seat perfect. Perfect porta pottie, and just dump and rinse easily. Saves weight over heads in CC and allows more storage in CC 's. I will add, seasickness comes on fast when trying to stay inside a CC to take a dump in hot rolling boat. I ran a 23'CC Hydrasport with single yammie 225, but splurged for 24' Robalo twin 150 yammies for safety, range and built like a tank. Usual runs 50-75 miles out one way .. Twins are a must IMO for long offshore runs.

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    3 ай бұрын

    Great suggestions. We do like to bring melon out on the water. It's great on a summer day. Thanks for following along on our adventure.

  • @Fish-Man-Mike
    @Fish-Man-Mike2 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the tips.

  • @ericgarner8266
    @ericgarner82663 жыл бұрын

    Took my 99 hydrosport 22 Bay sport with a 99 Johnson 150 from Miami to Bimini June 2019 took my GPS tracker radio and hoped for the best

  • @kea1234
    @kea12342 жыл бұрын

    The seat time bit goes for anything with a motor you could drive. I wish more people knew that. Many folks just think oh I know my car/etc. but really have no clue what they're doing.

  • @michaelstricklin4961
    @michaelstricklin49612 жыл бұрын

    I would add anchor with adequate anchor line.

  • @spinfish1434
    @spinfish14343 жыл бұрын

    Cool video, nice to have a Cameraman on the boat! That’s something I’ll be working on soon..

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks my friend!

  • @texasforever7887
    @texasforever78872 жыл бұрын

    Number one risk out at sea is fire! Don't forget you are on a highly flammable craft combining fuel, electricity and fiberglass. Also always save a third of your fuel for emergency use only.

  • @mulletoutdooradventures6286
    @mulletoutdooradventures62863 жыл бұрын

    I rrun my 23 to the Hudson canyon 97mi out of Jerz. And I run my 16ft tin to the 28mi wreck and cigar all the time. Id rather burn 16gal of gas then 125 haha. I've gotten pounded a bunch but never had an issue. Need to trust your instincts and not fly. There is always a comfortable speed and an inlet to enter running at a good angle. Would rather run 10 miles more to be comfortable. And always be perm to the conditions

  • @llcmax7853
    @llcmax78533 жыл бұрын

    Great Video I have a bay boat. When I go off shores we don’t leave the house with out my satellite phone.

  • @westbourbon3538
    @westbourbon35383 жыл бұрын

    Love these videos

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @TomLeibold
    @TomLeibold3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks good information

  • @adamblum3096
    @adamblum30963 жыл бұрын

    Clay when you say a good day what do you consider a good day? What type of waves are you comfortable with?

  • @mikefernandez2766
    @mikefernandez27662 жыл бұрын

    For a fam that mostly likes pulling up to the sand bars and reefs ect.a big thing for me is having three anchors. Front ,back and back up. I’ve had boats cut off my anchors .I’ve lost it just throwing it over board because the rope came undone with mercy waters where I lost it completely that can ruin your day and have to head back home if you don’t have back up anchors. Marine thrift stores have great prices .for something that can be helpful when you least expect it.

  • @xersis31
    @xersis31 Жыл бұрын

    Number one thing for boating and in life trust your gut it always tell everybody where you're going

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the input and thanks for watching!

  • @edwardramos9666
    @edwardramos966622 күн бұрын

    Excellent presentation

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    21 күн бұрын

    Thanks a lot

  • @UrbanFisherman
    @UrbanFisherman3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video 🔥🔥🔥

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @rossbritton4008
    @rossbritton4008 Жыл бұрын

    It doesn't have to be a windy day for the sea to come. 6 to 8' swell can happen out of the blue.Then you have head it it even though you might be going in the wrong direction. ALWAYS have a heap of fuel on board. this was in a 36' 15 ton boat, and water was running up the windscreen . Np waves but massive swell, and not far apart..

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed great input!

  • @CJ-gh5wq
    @CJ-gh5wq3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video man! You're better than some professionals. I'll be getting my first boat here soon, maybe you could do a video for noobs? Maybe show us how to navigate? I heard it's best to hire someone to go out with you on the first few times, what are your thoughts? Maybe the content is video worthy? Thanks again!

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is video worthy we will definitely get on that idea here in the near future!

  • @curlcd

    @curlcd

    3 жыл бұрын

    This video is great, another good channel is dangar marine out of Australia, he does a lot of basics for beginners as well as more advanced

  • @dannypabon2973
    @dannypabon29737 ай бұрын

    WILL YOU GUYS HAVE A SPOT AT THE BOAT SHOW NEXT WEEK IN FT LAUDERDALE? WOULD LOVE TO THANK YOU GUYS PERSONALLY FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK.

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    7 ай бұрын

    We will be attending the boat show. Hope to see you there. Thank you so much for watching.

  • @fame0095
    @fame00953 жыл бұрын

    Floridas offshore is different from Texas offshore. (Texas) i own a 247 sportsman and the farthest ive gone in the boat is 65miles, it was probly my 3rd trip on the boat in 3-5ft, bruh it was miserable, now i dont go out there if its 2ft seas or higher. and sunny all day😎. but lesson learned.

  • @chasedowney3358

    @chasedowney3358

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've tried taking my 21' seapro bay boat offshore at Port aransas in 3-5 ft. It was more like 5-8ft at the end of the jetties. Not fun, 1-2ft at max for me.

  • @fame0095

    @fame0095

    3 жыл бұрын

    chase downey yeah i always give an extra ft to what the marine weather calls for the day. usually the end of the jetties/inlets are the worse.

  • @jameskelley2300

    @jameskelley2300

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ya buddy Galveston here, 2.5ft is max on my 24ft sea hunt, but when conditions are right there’s nothing better than runnin out to the blue water with the big boys. Great vid👍

  • @pitar821
    @pitar82110 ай бұрын

    Great stuff. Forget sometimes what you ocean boaters have to deal with. It's much easier here in Croatia with the Adriatic sea. Not nearly as rough waters as in the oceans

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    10 ай бұрын

    You will always have good days and bad days. Probably looks like a lot worse than it is sometimes. The weather here changes in an instant.

  • @76vahunter
    @76vahunter3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video my friend

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks my friend!

  • @mmooney6860
    @mmooney68602 жыл бұрын

    good job

  • @daveredmond9430
    @daveredmond94303 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @dannytravis7118
    @dannytravis7118 Жыл бұрын

    A moderate tool kit with a few extra parts. Like spare plugs, plug wires, lights, fuel hose and filter.

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching. Thats a good start!

  • @michaelhoward551
    @michaelhoward5513 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video lord knows I need all the help I can get. What about life jackets with reflectors is that mandatory?

  • @LifeByTheBow

    @LifeByTheBow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nope not mandatory but helps! check out or latest video we’re releasing today at 9 a.m. !

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