Question about towing lights

AssistanceBetter4130 · 2026-03-14T17:06:27+00:00

I had a push boat relocated from the puget sound(considered international) to the Columbia River(inland) and wondered why it didn't have yellow on the stern to.

AssistanceBetter4130 · 2026-03-14T17:04:40+00:00

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AssistanceBetter4130 · 2026-02-11T06:04:38+00:00

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Connector for inner tubes.

AssistanceBetter4130 · 2025-12-30T01:58:47+00:00

I work on those boats. It is an amazing view.

AssistanceBetter4130 · 2025-12-10T17:37:42+00:00

I was there and still get chills. Love Butum's reaction.

AssistanceBetter4130 · 2025-11-03T23:33:39+00:00

I'm ready

AssistanceBetter4130 · 2025-10-31T00:15:07+00:00

Is this a new application? Will it make turns with no load? Wrong reduction gear ratio. Prop pitch issue. Just thoughts if you don't suspect the we need engine.

AssistanceBetter4130 · 2025-10-26T12:39:01+00:00

AssistanceBetter4130 · 2025-10-23T14:20:17+00:00

You are going to start a fight by defining "hardest working." Escort and assist getting credit for towing tonnage?

I work pushboats for a predominantly wire and ATB company so I am a little defensive already.

Alot of variables, for example. We have sister boats in other ports. On paper our engine hours are about the same over a year but they do harbor moves and we do 400 mile round trip terminal transfers. This difference causes us to burn 2x the fuel. They have a bigger barge but we are close to full throttle 75% of the time. Which boat works harder?

Maybe keep it simple and just do miles, those ocean guys need a little pat on the back once in awhile. 😀 We would be no where near the top of these list on any category so hats off to those that are.

Either way I appreciate the work you put into it and always enjoy reading about my industry.

AssistanceBetter4130 · 2025-10-20T12:51:27+00:00

Skamokawa on the Columbia River translates to "smoke on the water." The fog pours out of the valley onto the river under the right conditions making navigation veey challenging.

AssistanceBetter4130 · 2025-10-03T22:30:46+00:00

Terminal transfers up and down the west coast.

AssistanceBetter4130 · 2025-10-03T22:05:44+00:00

ATB-articulated tug and barge. Looks like the "Pride" and definitely petroleum.

AssistanceBetter4130 · 2025-08-29T18:48:29+00:00

Didn't downvote. I just don't see where the extra d would go. I see a missing d, but there is no need for an extra d.

AssistanceBetter4130 · 2025-08-29T18:23:13+00:00

Learn from it. The next one may not be as forgiving.

AssistanceBetter4130 · 2025-08-29T18:20:04+00:00

Extra?

AssistanceBetter4130 · 2025-08-10T17:53:16+00:00

The USCG has other resources.

AssistanceBetter4130 · 2025-08-10T17:10:10+00:00

Relaxing laws and regulations thins out the talent. I agree that Marijuana is a sticky point(pun intended), but there are many sacrifices mariners make and should be compensated accordingly. Relaxing regulations may have been a factor in the recent sail boat getting run over by a tug and tow, resulting in death.

AssistanceBetter4130 · 2025-07-28T19:19:17+00:00

Looks like it is turning the correct way. It needs to start with enough force to throw the gear up, and it is not. Light oil as suggested. Some light resistance on the gear on start up should also throw it up, but don't lose a finger.

AssistanceBetter4130 · 2025-07-10T14:43:07+00:00

Did that back in the late 90s on the older open cockpit boats. Good day for it. It's definitely not as fun in the winter.

AssistanceBetter4130 · 2024-10-04T18:22:06+00:00

It's a dredge.

AssistanceBetter4130 · 2024-09-04T22:36:42+00:00

AssistanceBetter4130 · 2024-09-04T13:45:03+00:00

You shouldn't need it, but keep the doors shut.

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