The ole Andrew Mac…. I love those stretched Dravos very impressive vessels. Great video and commentary as always Captain Kyle. Stay safe. We will see you on the way back down. Just got orders for 35 loads S/B with Memphis getting above -4.
@thetowboater4 ай бұрын
I'm all about horsepower. Tow boats,trucks,motorcycles cars,ships,etc. Great video!
@Scott-sb1xi4 ай бұрын
That boat driver was really impressive!
@bennetts-revenge_24 ай бұрын
Good evening Capt. Kyle that was a pretty impressive barge going and sliding that turn with everything sitting and moving.🇺🇸👍
@williambillwaynerobertson9304 ай бұрын
7-Wide and 7-Long is Hard to Believe. 🤔👍 Thanks Captain Kyle. 👍🙏
@kens.37294 ай бұрын
That is some great navigation, 7 long 8 wide, I really enjoyed that,thanks captain Kyle.
@bigmackstruckstop92134 ай бұрын
The really good ones make it look easy!
@JamesSchmidt-by3wu4 ай бұрын
Awesome Florida Joe
@josephbrinkley75724 ай бұрын
I love working on push boat when I was younger now I got older I got all kinds of medical problem that way I can not work no more 😂
@MartyVizinat4 ай бұрын
I was asking myself how was he going to make that turn, then he proceeded to show how it is done! Very impressive
@RoyLaney-mi1mf4 ай бұрын
I'm here at Vicksburg. The river is beautiful when it's low and slow with miles of sandbars. When it's high, I've seen many a boat make the turn at Delta Point and barely make it under the bridges Southbound.👍
@JamesJones-cx5pk4 ай бұрын
Hey Lyle if I remember right the ARGONAUT HAD TEN FOOT WHEELS. She is a horse.
@user-sk9er8zf1b4 ай бұрын
Hello from Mississippi
@redcook49294 ай бұрын
That was fantastic! Wow you guys are impressive!
@joncozzi17014 ай бұрын
Pretty…Pretty Impressive. Dravo gave us some true river beasts. Originally the Argonaut, 10,500 hp.
@michaelbirmingham41114 ай бұрын
WOW
@jackwhite60304 ай бұрын
Very interesting analysis. P.S. Limassol is in Cyprus, another popular flag.
@jamestappin47414 ай бұрын
Quite impressive. I enjoy these videos... my grandfather used to be a captain on his pushboat when he worked for Blessey Marine Services... my dad also worked on barges too for a few years before he joined the Army in 1991... now he drives a truck with a dump hopper trailer.
@JoshRichboysquadxyz4 ай бұрын
I was on that alix ann backed in below you capt
@tannerjones73684 ай бұрын
Hey skipper I don’t know what the surgery is for but wish you all the best. I have enjoyed your videos for a long time and look forward to a lot more of them. Grew up on the upper Ohio and alway been around the river is what drew me to your videos. Thanks buddy and again Good Luck. 👍👍🙂
@user-sk9er8zf1b3 ай бұрын
Thank you and glad you enjoy. My first watches turned loose as a young pilot were running that upper end of Ohio. We would turn southbound around Weirton, WV area and run down to Cairo. I love that Ohio, and often say that Cincinnati southbound at sunrise is one of the most amazing sights on all rivers for me. Hernia surgery.. recovering well as I post this 👍🏻
@marktwained3 ай бұрын
@@marktwainedgreat news Kyle!
@chuckg60393 ай бұрын
Wauw!
@woltervoorwaarts24 ай бұрын
As Capt Ed Carte would say "that Andrew Carroll has the Hosses under the hood and the powder in behind". Yes Kyle that is impressive.
@frankbarker7394 ай бұрын
I'm hoping to do The Great Loop in my 20' boat in May/June of 2024 and seeing this much traffic reminds me why most loopers don't go this route. I want to do this route so I sure hope I can stay out of their way!
@flowingwiththetide94 ай бұрын
Capt Kyle can u leave it on that would be perfect stop to watch or sleep to with some relaxing music
@user-po6mp1uf9m4 ай бұрын
I have some “long form” footage, but really can’t upload until I get home as cell signal bandwidth limits uploading abilities.
@marktwained4 ай бұрын
Where have you been and the towboater
@jeffrichardson5828Ай бұрын
7 wide and two sounders!? Lmao Buck would have been running 6 sounders and two deckhands with depth line! 😂 good times
@diyonthefly4 ай бұрын
Very impressive 😎
@mrsbigbug4 ай бұрын
read where that baby has 3, 20-645s for power
@mitsnevets4 ай бұрын
Good stuff
@garyford20394 ай бұрын
My buddy runs front watch on the Andrew
@hammerdownracinghdr55994 ай бұрын
That’s impressive
@richardcasey4439Ай бұрын
Is the river back up some or still low?
@cajunnathan45864 ай бұрын
Hi Capt Kyle, I have a couple of questions. 1 do you ever go up to Fort Madison Iowa and 2 what is the max barges a tow boat can tow?
@bennetts-revenge_24 ай бұрын
1. Yes, but it’s been a while. (Quite a few videos on here making bridge) 2. I think the record is something like 72. My personal max was 63. It was actually two tows combined, as one boat was down an engine.. but it still was impressive sight.
@marktwained4 ай бұрын
@marktwained wow that's something else! Thank you for replying
@bennetts-revenge_24 ай бұрын
Makes freight train HP look like small potatoes
@mikeives38974 ай бұрын
Guys in bass boats dread that big of a roller wake. Dangerous stuff up pool 19 and north. You hit one of those that you don’t see at 60mph, you go airborne and just along for the ride. You hope you don’t stuff the bow when you come back down.
@jwboilermaker4 ай бұрын
That big girl don’t go up that far. I’ve seen 7’ swells behind a few like her.
@marktwained4 ай бұрын
7x7 is a full load
@wythewilson73934 ай бұрын
Just another thread thru the needle workn' the water...
@CatarineausArmory4 ай бұрын
Where?
@garyford20394 ай бұрын
Hey fellow okie, what's the chances that I can ride on the front of those barges, with some beer and a lawn chair.
@TL-xp6xk4 ай бұрын
Dang…. That poses quite a dilemma for me. There is absolutely no way that could ever happen. But.. you are a fellow okie.. if I tell you that “you can’t”… it’ll just motivate you to get it done. Haha 🤷🏼♂️👍🏻
@marktwained4 ай бұрын
That would be a life!! I bet you tug boats captains have seen somethings!!!
@barbararobinson2201Ай бұрын
What kind of Oklahoma math is that brother? 😂 get some coffee 👌
@BrentStAmant4 ай бұрын
They gettin' down
@captainrayry4 ай бұрын
7X7 IS 49 NOT 42
@chrislane20304 ай бұрын
Nautical mathematics. 😎🤷🏼♂️
@marktwained4 ай бұрын
Tax haven out the wazoo. Maritime Iaw. Birth certificate.. keep on truck'in
@michaelmaggini91604 ай бұрын
And the "Greenies" will have you running on batteries within 5 years...LOL
@mikeives38974 ай бұрын
You mean so your grandkids can survive? Dont expect you to make any effort to help the situation
@mikes76394 ай бұрын
The reply is simply to illustrate that the "greenies" are grossly ignorant to what the real economy requires day to day. The removal of fossil fuels is 50+ years away from our economy. If what moves on the Mississippi stopped, millions of people would starve within a year. It takes fossil fuels now and will for a LONG time to come.@@mikes7639
@mikeives38974 ай бұрын
I would welcome anything that makes our industry more efficient and safe. That said, I am highly skeptical of many things. But for some balance I get highly frustration with ignorance and folks scared or defiant to change. I believe the fazing out of fossil fuels should be accelerated.
Columbia River topcoat capt here, very impressive have good trip cap.
Find a profession you love and you’ll never have to “work“ a day in your life. I really appreciate the passion you have for your profession.
Me too. Some much respect to these Captains.
Have a safe trip Capt and ty for saying hi 👋 my relief did pass it on 👍😁
Safe trip back north, captain. 👍🏻👍🏻
Man, I tell you what. the sound of those 3 EMD'S, and the wheel wash. Man what a girl she is. Wow 🤙
Pretty sure that's 49 (7x7) going by. Pretty impressive!
The ole Andrew Mac…. I love those stretched Dravos very impressive vessels. Great video and commentary as always Captain Kyle. Stay safe. We will see you on the way back down. Just got orders for 35 loads S/B with Memphis getting above -4.
I'm all about horsepower. Tow boats,trucks,motorcycles cars,ships,etc. Great video!
That boat driver was really impressive!
Good evening Capt. Kyle that was a pretty impressive barge going and sliding that turn with everything sitting and moving.🇺🇸👍
7-Wide and 7-Long is Hard to Believe. 🤔👍 Thanks Captain Kyle. 👍🙏
That is some great navigation, 7 long 8 wide, I really enjoyed that,thanks captain Kyle.
The really good ones make it look easy!
Awesome Florida Joe
I love working on push boat when I was younger now I got older I got all kinds of medical problem that way I can not work no more 😂
I was asking myself how was he going to make that turn, then he proceeded to show how it is done! Very impressive
I'm here at Vicksburg. The river is beautiful when it's low and slow with miles of sandbars. When it's high, I've seen many a boat make the turn at Delta Point and barely make it under the bridges Southbound.👍
Hey Lyle if I remember right the ARGONAUT HAD TEN FOOT WHEELS. She is a horse.
Hello from Mississippi
That was fantastic! Wow you guys are impressive!
Pretty…Pretty Impressive. Dravo gave us some true river beasts. Originally the Argonaut, 10,500 hp.
WOW
Very interesting analysis. P.S. Limassol is in Cyprus, another popular flag.
Quite impressive. I enjoy these videos... my grandfather used to be a captain on his pushboat when he worked for Blessey Marine Services... my dad also worked on barges too for a few years before he joined the Army in 1991... now he drives a truck with a dump hopper trailer.
I was on that alix ann backed in below you capt
Hey skipper I don’t know what the surgery is for but wish you all the best. I have enjoyed your videos for a long time and look forward to a lot more of them. Grew up on the upper Ohio and alway been around the river is what drew me to your videos. Thanks buddy and again Good Luck. 👍👍🙂
Thank you and glad you enjoy. My first watches turned loose as a young pilot were running that upper end of Ohio. We would turn southbound around Weirton, WV area and run down to Cairo. I love that Ohio, and often say that Cincinnati southbound at sunrise is one of the most amazing sights on all rivers for me. Hernia surgery.. recovering well as I post this 👍🏻
@@marktwainedgreat news Kyle!
Wauw!
As Capt Ed Carte would say "that Andrew Carroll has the Hosses under the hood and the powder in behind". Yes Kyle that is impressive.
I'm hoping to do The Great Loop in my 20' boat in May/June of 2024 and seeing this much traffic reminds me why most loopers don't go this route. I want to do this route so I sure hope I can stay out of their way!
Capt Kyle can u leave it on that would be perfect stop to watch or sleep to with some relaxing music
I have some “long form” footage, but really can’t upload until I get home as cell signal bandwidth limits uploading abilities.
Where have you been and the towboater
7 wide and two sounders!? Lmao Buck would have been running 6 sounders and two deckhands with depth line! 😂 good times
Very impressive 😎
read where that baby has 3, 20-645s for power
Good stuff
My buddy runs front watch on the Andrew
That’s impressive
Is the river back up some or still low?
Hi Capt Kyle, I have a couple of questions. 1 do you ever go up to Fort Madison Iowa and 2 what is the max barges a tow boat can tow?
1. Yes, but it’s been a while. (Quite a few videos on here making bridge) 2. I think the record is something like 72. My personal max was 63. It was actually two tows combined, as one boat was down an engine.. but it still was impressive sight.
@marktwained wow that's something else! Thank you for replying
Makes freight train HP look like small potatoes
Guys in bass boats dread that big of a roller wake. Dangerous stuff up pool 19 and north. You hit one of those that you don’t see at 60mph, you go airborne and just along for the ride. You hope you don’t stuff the bow when you come back down.
That big girl don’t go up that far. I’ve seen 7’ swells behind a few like her.
7x7 is a full load
Just another thread thru the needle workn' the water...
Where?
Hey fellow okie, what's the chances that I can ride on the front of those barges, with some beer and a lawn chair.
Dang…. That poses quite a dilemma for me. There is absolutely no way that could ever happen. But.. you are a fellow okie.. if I tell you that “you can’t”… it’ll just motivate you to get it done. Haha 🤷🏼♂️👍🏻
That would be a life!! I bet you tug boats captains have seen somethings!!!
What kind of Oklahoma math is that brother? 😂 get some coffee 👌
They gettin' down
7X7 IS 49 NOT 42
Nautical mathematics. 😎🤷🏼♂️
Tax haven out the wazoo. Maritime Iaw. Birth certificate.. keep on truck'in
And the "Greenies" will have you running on batteries within 5 years...LOL
You mean so your grandkids can survive? Dont expect you to make any effort to help the situation
The reply is simply to illustrate that the "greenies" are grossly ignorant to what the real economy requires day to day. The removal of fossil fuels is 50+ years away from our economy. If what moves on the Mississippi stopped, millions of people would starve within a year. It takes fossil fuels now and will for a LONG time to come.@@mikes7639
I would welcome anything that makes our industry more efficient and safe. That said, I am highly skeptical of many things. But for some balance I get highly frustration with ignorance and folks scared or defiant to change. I believe the fazing out of fossil fuels should be accelerated.
He’s rollin that mfer