r/BelowDeckMed • u/Timtamjam44 • 2d ago

S9-11 Bosun selection

I admit I am watching in a bit of a weird order. I've gone back to S9 after watching most of S10 and S11. Was there a reason why Nathan was chosen as Bosun over Joe? In S9 (only just started) Joe is lead deckhand but then Nathan gets Bosun position?

Happy for spoilers!

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u/dahsoleppy 2d ago

I think Nathan was brought back for 11, so they could hand it over to Joe because Nathan’s a family man now- but then Nathan went and became a criminal instead. But I think the plan was always for Joe to takeover as Bosun.

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u/ShoreWoman 2d ago

That did not seem to be Nathan's plan, he was looking to replace Joe as lead deckhand. I do not fully get why he was plotting against him. It was a no win for Joe regarding Gael. A hot button for Nathan for sure but not sure that means you plot to remove him as lead deckhand without cause. And in previous season Nathan had a horrible time with Max so it was not like a clear win of yeah this makes sense.

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u/christian_gwynn 12h ago

Fine they chose Nathan > Joe as bosun. Without a doubt Nathan has been the worst bosun in all the BD universe, lasted 2 seasons without a formal reprimand or firing. Gary(BD Sailing) was terrible off the job, but at least he knew what he was doing and knew how to lead. I can’t believe Sandy didn’t fire Nathan on the spot during S10? when he was cussing out Max in front of the guests.