I remember one time in the 1980’s, Captain blew three whistles for more power. Outa the Tennessee into the Ohio and turned north on the upper. 3400 horsepower wasn’t getting it done. We backed down a few miles and hit hard on overload and that was the last time I heard a big engine scream for mercy
.Capt Kyle excellent video explaining how you do a flank in those conditions. The definition of Lucky is when opportunity meets experience Keep up the cool videos.
have to say I love your diversity in music....rock, country, blue grass, classical blues music Im sure Im missing some youve played....well rounded taste capt.
Awesome to see the Miss. River. Thank you for the hard work y’all do. I live in a little town of Morganza La. I go at least once a week to see the River and see all the great barges going up and down the River. Thank you for a beautiful shot of the River from north to south!! Be careful and safe!!😁🙋🏼♂️👍
When you zoom in on the flag and i see the slide its too wild that makes it easy to understand not to go too fast , patience is crucial at this point, get that nose where it needs tobe .then speed up . Great job thanks for makeing this fun and a educational experience
Wounding what company and boat your on . I worked for Arco for 15 years as a deckhand . I worked upper, lower, ill , and Ohio I always worked Thanksgiving and Christmas so someone could be at home with there family because I don't have one . Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your fellow Co workers.
Always wanted to do what you are doing but now to old lol 70 years is little too old lol do you aver go live like to talk too you ànd ask you things as you go
They do, just the sheer weight and size of these compared to those units isn’t enough, each one of those lds are 1500 tons a piece, while most of the bow units are only 300-500hp and require more fuel and extra expenses. Guys have been flanking like this for decades now. Giving them a unit really won’t help them make that bend any fast than just traditionally flanking it. Where they are used more in the ICWW well, you see them more not a lot but, they use them because tows are smaller and they work better for the unit guys and 6 packs. And even then it’s more to keep the guys who are pushing empties moving during windy days.
