The Boat Crash That Changed Everything

I crashed my boat, dealt with insurance, and learned a lot to share with you. 🔗 Video of the accident: https://youtu.be/r3y4aJupLHM 🔗 Boat Bumpers / Fenders Recommendations: https://at.fish/R43EXZ or https://at.fish/JrhK 🔗 VHF Marine Radio Recommendations: https://at.fish/aeexKB or https://at.fish/PgrNkO or https://at.fish/u7Hi3A 🔗 Emergency Anchor Recommendations: https://at.fish/Qz7hA43 or https://at.fish/QzA1 Last season, I crashed my boat into submerged rocks and totaled it—what followed was a long battle with insurance, thousands in gear at risk, and hard-learned lessons about essential boating safety equipment. In this video, I break down exactly what happened, how I protected my LiveScope setups and electronics, and the critical safety gear every boater should carry—from emergency anchors to VHF radios and proper boat fenders. If you own a fishing boat or run high-end marine electronics, these tips could save your rig and your season. I buy all my fishing gear. No free stuff. No paid reviews. No money from fishing brands. That’s how I keep it honest. Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission from retailers at no extra cost to you. It helps support the channel. 💬 Need help with your setup or what to run? Email me: hello@anglerbuilt.com ➡ Build your setup or compare gear with live pricing: https://at.fish/AnglerBuilt ⭐ Support the channel: https://at.fish/MembershipJoin ➡ Alex Timm Breakdown (Clips): https://www.youtube.com/@AlexTimmBreakdown ➡ FOLLOW ME Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexTimmFishing/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alextimmfishing TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alextimmfishing X: https://twitter.com/AlexTimmFishing ➡ FAVORITE GEAR I ACTUALLY USE Lithium Batteries: https://at.fish/AmpedOutdoors Live Imaging Shuttle: https://at.fish/HDInnovations Portable Heater: http://at.fish/BigBuddyPro Best Propane Heater Hose - No Fuel Filter Needed!: https://at.fish/Heater10ftHoseF273704 5lb & 11lb Propane Tanks: http://at.fish/11lbPropaneTank & http://at.fish/5lbPropaneTank Live Bait Cooler Additive: https://at.fish/G-Juice Lithium Aerator: http://at.fish/EngelLithiumAerator Best Aerator Stone: https://at.fish/DonutAirDiffuser Ice Shelter Portable Fans: http://at.fish/ShackFan & https://at.fish/LargeShackFan Live Imaging Transducer: https://at.fish/LivescopePlusSystem Ice Fishing Backpack: http://at.fish/EGOKryptekBag Live Bait Cooler: http://at.fish/Engel7QT Ice Fishing Rod Sleeves: https://at.fish/icefishingrodsleeve Some links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Questions, ideas, or opportunities? Reach out anytime: 📧 biz@alextimm.com Chapters: 0:00 - The Boat Crash That Changed Everything 0:42 - The Insurance Claim Battle 1:45 - How I Fought to Keep My Gear 2:36 - The Anchor That Could’ve Saved My Boat 3:52 - Why I’m Adding a VHF Radio 5:08 - The Truth About Boat Fenders 6:25 - Understanding “Lee Shore” Risk 7:35 - My Biggest Situational Awareness Mistake 8:50 - The Emergency Plan I Didn’t Have 9:47 - The Kicker Motor I Regret Not Fixing 10:40 - Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Ask for Help 11:35 - What I Learned About Boat Insurance 12:22 - Final Thoughts + Safety Gear Links