It all started a day and a half before when they were offshore and started having engine trouble. They somehow managed to make it into a dock safely despite the strong winds that night. I get a call the next morning to tow them to Bradenton Beach Marina for repairs and head out. As soon as I left the marina though, I knew it wasn’t going to be a good day to move this boat. The winds were blowing straight out of the north at 25kts gusting into the low 30s, so I called my boss and told him that it wasn’t a good day to do it and we should wait until the next day when the winds were forecasted to be lower. I hate going into this marina on a good day with a boat this size let alone a high wind day. It’s narrow, they don’t answer the radio, and trying to get through to them via phone is often very difficult as well. On this particular day, even when we could get through on the phone, they were clueless as to what was going on, causing myself headache, and the customer I was towing extra money as we had to wait for them to clear off the fuel dock which they insisted multiple times was wide open.

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Join us for a wild ride as we navigate through unexpected challenges while towing a boat in treacherous conditions. It all started a day and a half before when engine trouble struck offshore. Despite battling strong winds, we managed to safely guide the vessel into dock. The next morning, tasked with towing it to Bradenton Beach Marina for repairs, we faced fierce winds blowing at 25kts gusting into the low 30s.
With reservations about the weather, I made the call to postpone the journey, foreseeing the risks posed by the turbulent conditions. Maneuvering a boat of this size into the narrow confines of the marina on a calm day is daunting, let alone amidst howling winds. Communication with the marina proved challenging as they often failed to respond to radio calls, and reaching them by phone was no easier.
Our patience was tested further as we encountered delays caused by the marina's confusion, adding to the frustration of both myself and the customer. Despite the setbacks, we persevered, ensuring the safety of the vessel and those aboard.
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