INTERCEPTED By HARBOR PATROL On CAPE FEAR RIVER! - ICW - Destination Southport NC - Ep 36 

That would be amazing!! I really hope they find out about this trip and videos

If Mercury doesn't step up, they are really missing out!

Oh I agree with that.

@@9to5less I had commented on a past video on this and seriously @MercuryMarine needs to step up and get some serious goodwill PR

​@@donalta9337 Write them and tell them about it. I did and they responded. enough people speak up, they will probably do something

*OMG! You guys are still alive! Paint the the roof of your interior! Ka-Kaw!*

Id feel safer doing the same trip with that same motor on a rubber inflatable boat then the condition this poor baby is in

Red Light = LOW OIL PRESSURE!

Thanks Mike!!

I wouldn't even hesitate to go out in them rough seas in my little 16 foot lund boat lol

I remember 35 yrs ago we got our first VHS camcorder, went out on Lake Michigan in 6-8FT waves. The waves were crashing over the top of our 30FT cabin cruiser. We made a 30 min movie of the bad waves. Later when we watched the video we were surprised at how hard it was to tell how big the waves were. Later in this video they did get some 2-3 footers.

If we can do it you can do it!

Hahaha. Yea it sure does

I was laughing when he said how that was his worst day ever. He should get a van conversion. Or a tent and backpacks.

Same thing I was thinking.

He was afraid those waves would break his boat in two? Was he kidding? That's like driving two miles an hour and worrying your tires are going to blow, then with his engine laboring with a steady oil pressure light he continues on admitting after all it's been through the motor needs a rest. It's a wonder it didn't seize. I've watched from the beginning and I do not believe there is a single lifejacket on that boat. Also he is not familiar with even the basics of seamanship and navigation. For sure he's got a big heart and a lot of fortitude but he is risking the life of that sweetheart he is married to. Someone should take him aside and explain the dangers that he is involved with. He could at least have read a book or watched a few videos on seamanship before starting out. I'm afraid one of these days they're going to fall off the radar and we'll never hear from them again. Remember "Fearless Fritz Frandell" canoeing from NJ and crossing the Gulf with a few cases of canned peaches thinking that's all he'll need.

to be fair big waves are not a problem is the lengt of the waves that makes them worse short lengt waves are worse as long lengt waves

Hi Matt! That "Patrol" boat is one of a few that protect the security of the largest munitions plant in America, The Sunny Point Munitions Plant. militarybases.com/north-carolina/motsp/ Most everyone here in Eastern North Carolina gives this place a very wide berth because these guys are deadly serious about safety and security and it is clearly marked to stay away. Love your Videos! Say "Hi" to that gorgeous lady of yours for me!

That’s so cool! Tell him we say hi!

@@kjc9trader491 bondo is fixing stuff up.....sorta

Very true ,at least a safety ring !

Lol

That would be amazing if they would sponsor us. Maybe at the end we’ll send them a message to let them know what we did and that we really like that 20/25hp long shaft that they have

I’ll even throw in the PVC pipe

They changed the oil/filter before they set off from the boat yard up north.

@@mathehack1 That's a dingy motor guys, not made to push a boat.

@@AidanGallagher And yet it IS pushing a boat. The wonders of this world, and the spirit of adventure never ceases to amaze! ;-P

I figure they will find disaster in every episode. Why they are going to Florida is beyond me.

@@greavous93 For hurricane season of course! It's really a blast!

Did you spot the ferry heading out to Bald Head Island? I love that Isle.

Love this!!! Thank you!

We really do need a longer shaft but will try to make this motor last as long a possible. Thanks for the tips!

It is an invitation to failure, agreed. I do believe you re on the mark regarding the red light. It also represents the only item between them being safe, and them being in possibly life threatening peril and possibly being dragged out into the open ocean. They are not equipped properly for this journey. In a worst case scenario, they could completely lose propulsion. I absolutely agree they should heed the warnings of others here an immediately check the oil, change the filter and thoroughly look over that engine. I have great respect for these kids, they are following their dreams, but I do think an alternate means of propulsion may mean the difference between them making the journey safely, and possibly life threatening concequences. For that reason, I'm willing to put my money where my mouth is. Between 20000 subscribers, it should be more than possible to fund a replacement/backup motor for their journey maybe a long shaft. I'm not entirely sure I would have left that marina you were at before obtaining one if the engine was giving any indication of difficulty. Step 1: service your existing motor. If you dont have a filter you need to mae your nearest source of marine supplies. You are close enough to land to get ashore, and get transportation to such a place. IT may mean some phone calls. Step 2: Establish a gofundme or similar method so your subsccribers can get some funding to you. Step 3: use these funds to obtain a backup /alternate motor ( preferably a long shaft) in good functional condition, then, if used, service it BEFORE you bring it aboard to make sure that it is in top operating condition Step 4: follow all maintenance recommendations for the new motor. You have clearly exceeded the maintenace interval on that motor. Dont do this gain, and never leave the dock without tools and parts necessary to do so

@@9to5less As a fellow boater on the ICW ( just south of Jacksonville right now) I can tell you engine maintenance is important, particularly if you've only got one motor. An oil/filter change is easy and cheap ( maybe $10 for a quart of oil and a filter) on that motor and should be done every 100 hours. The instructions are in the manual which is available as a PDF for free online. It's also important to check the lower unit lube and change it every 100 hours, more often if it comes out milky, because that means it's contaminated with water. Finally, every 300 hundred hours you should change the impeller that pumps cooling water through the motor. This is also pretty easy to DIY, but will require the engine be out of the water. If you're using the motor regularly, this interval can be stretched to once a season, but if you don't know when it was last done, it needs doing NOW. Regularly doing all three of these tasks is pretty important. Keep a log of your travels, one entry daily. Put in the log all maintenance you do and engine hours each day. This can be just a notebook or a digital document, but it's also important. I'm not terribly concerned about safety if your engine were to quit, the ICW is pretty protected and nearly all of it has cell service, and a well maintained four stroke outboard can be very reliable.

Red light hmmmmmm first check water inlet 2nd check oil 3rd still have red light 4th bust out another $1000.00😃

@@woodyahh2110 It's only for oil pressure ( according to the manual ) and if it's on, engine speed will be limited to 2100 RPM.

I read this comment at the beginning of the video and was like what the hell do you mean and then heard the “captain” saying he wanted to let the motor rest...holy crap. Unbelievable. My 8 year old has more sense. Folks, please get some help.

@@ocvegasproperty Relax man....what if the motor was over heating? shut it off and let it rest! Your 8 yr old would burn the motor up genius! How about some positivity for these guys!

James McCarthyNH jthe best positivity would be being honest with them before they kill themselves or someone else.

@@rudihenry5298 No clue about anything

Thanks Wayne!!! This world needs more people like you!! I’m thinking it was an overheating issue too. We started it back up 10 minutes after turning it off and we usually just leave it off for the night when we anchor and it has time to cool.

Ah ok. Thanks!!

Wow that’s crazy! I hope everyone was ok. Yea that sunny point island is covered at high tide and pretty dangerous

Luckily they wont be then.

Oh wow. Yea those harbor patrol guys don’t play around. South harbor village at the end there let us shower and do laundry. That was so cool of them!!

What’s so crazy about Hell Gate?

Hahahaha. Love it!!

Has anyone heard from the 9to5less where are they at hope all is going well

It really could. Just don’t know how

Better yet get salvage rights, lift it and swap it for the one they have now.

We actually have all of the rigging

A rusty, old, miserable single-wide with axle, brake, tire, interior and exterior problems.

And they are on an adventure....and you?

More like a tree fort adrift

the adventure equivalent of a lifetime though... one few ever dare.

We his is equivalent of a rusted out chevette on blocks out back

Hahaha. Yea you WOULD like that creek lol!! That’s hilarious!.. Now that the dinghy is pumped up we can use it to check the oil easier

Thanks!!

Thanks Baylan!! I’m thinking it was overheating because we turned it back on after only a few minutes. Usually when we turn it off we don’t start it back up until the next day

@@9to5less it may have been hot from working it hard but that mud you had to go thru that the coast guard pushed you into is never good :/ something ive always done before you start it tho is just lift that hood an check the oil every time before you use it, we can tell if its pumping water pretty quick but the oil is a different thing lol I always say Oils cheap, Motors aint xD the red light could have been hot or low oil, the motor started sounding like rod knocking just before you guys got to the anchor spot, if it really was low on oil it may have caused severe damage, only time will tell tho.

Glad you're still with us!!

I’ve been looking at that motor. The alternator would be awesome!

@@9to5less look at the extra long shaft"25"" yamaha high thrust also.m

Great idea!

Except sharks and bears...sharks and bears will kill you.

Hahaha. It would be the coolest yard planter though!

Thanks for the tips Roland!

We’re going to keep working on the boat! Hope to make it to the keys and Bahamas one day

We have duct tape for days lol