Upgrading my $1,000 Electric Boat Ordered From China

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  • @micahsdad5388
    @micahsdad5388 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +138

    I am so very pleased with this latest video, just uploaded by my son, Micah, featuring our continued adventures together. We filmed it a while back and I had literally forgotten much of the words we spoke during those 2 frenetic days. As is clear, we plan nothing in these videos, they just unfold in front of us, as they do for you when watching them. When I saw it today, I was laughing out loud so hard I had laughter tears streaming down my cheeks. Many of you have previously pointed out that it is a wonderful, if not a rare event to see a dad and his son enjoy working together, sharing common interests, and creating memories for the rest of their lives. To those of you who have admonished me to not take those moments together with my son for granted, I absolutely assure you, I never have, and never will. The world has become a more challenging place and life moments filled with love and laughter are more important than ever. Thank you to all who have watched, and especially those of you who have taken time to add a comment. Is this video about upgrading an inexpensive imported electric boat? Well, sort of. But to me it is so much, much more. I think you understand and you get it. To everyone, love life, hug your kids, have fun, make laughter. We all need more of that right now. Very best regards to all.
    And by the way - despite what he said in the video, I did the vast majority of the cleaning of the boat !!

    • @ktrazz
      @ktrazz 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      I'm not ashamed to say that I love you, sir, and I thank you for raising an awesome son! You two are SO entertaining!

    • @micahsdad5388
      @micahsdad5388 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      @@ktrazz Thanks. Comment much appreciated. Micah chose his parents well LOL !!

    • @michaelsprinzeles4022
      @michaelsprinzeles4022 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      כל הכבוד!

    • @bill_heywood
      @bill_heywood 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Lovely sentiment and the enjoyment you both having shines though the video 😊

  • @keving4081
    @keving4081 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +4

    I'm 70 now and my dad passed many years ago. This brought back all of our wacky adventures and uncontrollable laughter. Thanks for giving me laughter tears as well. They are the best.

    • @micahsdad5388
      @micahsdad5388 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for sharing your memories. That is why we do our best to make our own. Best regards

  • @excourage1725
    @excourage1725 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +39

    Love your Dad and you interacting, the laughter and giggles. ❤ Family❤. Great job and thanks for sharing.

  • @ragincajun1984
    @ragincajun1984 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

    This is so humbling to see a dad and his adult son having so much fun on a cheap Chinese boat in there pond. This is so awesome. More families need to be like this

  • @thyme-wm8pt
    @thyme-wm8pt 23 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +3

    It was a nice cheery on top to be thoughtful about not leaving glass behind! Loved all the laughter and fun you two shared.

  • @DonOblivious
    @DonOblivious 23 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +3

    That's.... some good piloting by ol' dad there. Splitting speed and steering duties on something like this is like one of those old Top Gear Challenges.

  • @elelegidosf9707
    @elelegidosf9707 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    Great video. I don't care about the boat but it was nice to see a father and son just goofing around and having fun together. I lost my father several years ago to a domineering step-mother, and I miss those times with my dad.

  • @littlemanjonjon
    @littlemanjonjon 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

    Seeing you and your dad laughing was a real treat. You guys are adorable!

  • @stevebergman6747
    @stevebergman6747 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +28

    Micah, I laughed my way all the way through the video - love your self-deprecating asides regarding how to engineer the various solutions to this upgrade! Makes the whole process so much more entertaining!😁

  • @tonysmith4392
    @tonysmith4392 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    great father son time ... i can't wait to get my both sons together again and spend family time like this thank you guys are amazing.

  • @Blztrls
    @Blztrls 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    I have a friend who built a fairly flat bottomed speed boat with a 40hp outboard that tracked like your boat with awful understeer/oversteer. He added a small fin to the bottom of his boat about a 1/3rd from the front and the boat handled perfectly after that. You might want to consider adding a fin to your boat for even better handling.

    • @gdog2815
      @gdog2815 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      That's what I was thinking.

    • @dodgeme1986truck
      @dodgeme1986truck 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      A 1inch pvc pipe run down each sponsoon and fiberglassed on is more than enough keel... River boats usually don't have a keel as it hinders rapid steering control to avoid rocks and other hidden obstacles but on a lake/pond they are necessary for straight line control.

    • @ncdave4life
      @ncdave4life วันที่ผ่านมา

      Exactly!

  • @johnandjanetclark9158
    @johnandjanetclark9158 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    Definitely your best video! We all were laughing right with you guys. Thank you.

  • @MichaelWilliams-kq1lv
    @MichaelWilliams-kq1lv 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    It was a vast improvement over the original e-boat. Thanks for sharing. I think I was laughing as much as y'all were.😂

  • @bigshowradio_550
    @bigshowradio_550 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +6

    I hope the manufacturer sees this video. Outstanding improvement. Sunny Side Up is perfect!

    • @EShirako
      @EShirako 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      Sunny Side Up really is perfect for that boat, I'm quite amused on their behalf. :)

  • @HappyQuailsLC
    @HappyQuailsLC 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    I love Douglas' name for your boat! It embodies the boat's cheerful design and impression it creates! What a perfect choice! "The Sunny Side Up"!!! : )

  • @RichardJensen-f7t
    @RichardJensen-f7t 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

    Montgomery Scott: "The engines CAN take it, Captain!" Sulu: "She won't answer to the helm!!"

    • @micahsdad5388
      @micahsdad5388 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Next upgrade = dilithium crystals !!

    • @benholroyd5221
      @benholroyd5221 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      ​@@micahsdad5388nah. To do that you'd need to invert the polarity of the plasma injectors, but that would mean you need to replace the graviton magneto invertors, which would make it incompatible with the anti matter epicyclic big end.
      Of course doing all that would increase efficiency by 2.3% which would increase the theoretical frybender limit which could be useful as you can imagine.

  • @josephrobichaud5198
    @josephrobichaud5198 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    So much fun watching you and your dad having these interactions !

  • @Vikrum_
    @Vikrum_ 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This is so wholesome, I don't care about the boat or the motor, just love to see father and son having fun

  • @fenceup07944931177
    @fenceup07944931177 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    The fun you two have had with this boat is priceless, I think you definitely got value for money.

  • @finecutpost
    @finecutpost วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I love the laughter between you and your father. Best bonding activity is working on a project with someone you love.

  • @-RyN-23
    @-RyN-23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Watching you an your dad laugh so hard was just awsome. Wish i could of had a dad like that. Yall are just having a blast , this experiment was well worth the joy yall had

  • @Stryford1
    @Stryford1 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Yes, we got a boat update! I really like all the new modifications you've done to it.

    • @micahsdad5388
      @micahsdad5388 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      So do we ! thanks

  • @domramsey
    @domramsey 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Nice drift-boat! I'd love to see you take these customisations even further. Maybe a built-in drinks fridge, music, seat cushions & storage. Go all out in making it the perfect fun boat for your little lake.

    • @micahsdad5388
      @micahsdad5388 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Stay tuned - Micah doesn't need much incentive to perform upgrades !!

  • @TheOriginalCoolDad
    @TheOriginalCoolDad วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What a great video!! Love the upgrades, but love the snapshot of time spent with your dad enjoying a project together!

  • @scottlp2323
    @scottlp2323 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Your dad's laugh... :) Proper father/son hilarious adventures are the best. My dad and I always find something funny when it's just the two of us and making him laugh uncontrollably is my greatest joy. :)

  • @cappallCogadh
    @cappallCogadh 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What great memories you are making with your dad.

  • @stealthassasin1day291
    @stealthassasin1day291 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Fun to have if you have a lil lake around you or better yet in your back yard!

  • @robertheinkel6225
    @robertheinkel6225 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +23

    Everything works in theory until reality sets in.

    • @wsams
      @wsams 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      lol usually the theory is wrong when that happens ❤

    • @mesanders1113
      @mesanders1113 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      As engineers say looks good on paper technician say real world not so much

  • @50ShadesOfBeige
    @50ShadesOfBeige วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    As an Australian, my suggestion is add a winged keel.

  • @fortressfrazze3777
    @fortressfrazze3777 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Best part of this video is see an father and his son have a good fun time together. Nothing is worth more than good relations.

  • @mhchopper4
    @mhchopper4 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    For bilge pumps on such a small boat you could look into an arduino/esp32. A kit I bought had a small water pump with soil moisture sensor to automatically water plants, and I know there are water level sensors. In theory it would be simple, automatic (you could have a manual option as well), small footprint, low power consumption, and cheap.

  • @Svid1701D
    @Svid1701D 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    I'm on a boat!

  • @Drewniversed
    @Drewniversed 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    It's always funny when you hear that laugh and you can't help but laugh with him. It truly is ridiculous LOL!

  • @savneetsinghrairai6823
    @savneetsinghrairai6823 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    That was some real fun n good time in Chinese boat ⛵ .....the improvement it made is massive....so smooth

  • @bradeggebraaten2141
    @bradeggebraaten2141 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Cool fun video. Good to see dad and son together. I can't help but worry if that battery enters thermal runaway, it's going to taint that water with horrible chemicals. Please take precautions

    • @micahsdad5388
      @micahsdad5388 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      LiFePO - safest chemistry out there. But we agree - need to be careful

  • @gsp911
    @gsp911 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

    It's times like this that prove the importance of having children.
    This is quality father and son time. Love it, so funny. 😂

  • @Sam-cp6so
    @Sam-cp6so 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was great, loved your dad's commentary so happy to see something positive this week :)

  • @o1ecypher
    @o1ecypher 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    this was a great happy episode, thank you and father for the good heartfelt laugh

    • @micahsdad5388
      @micahsdad5388 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Thank you for watching and very pleased you enjoyed it. We laughed for 2 full days !!

    • @o1ecypher
      @o1ecypher 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@micahsdad5388 ☺ ☺

  • @Ragesauce
    @Ragesauce 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Been looking forward to this followup video, hope its good!

  • @Sputz3
    @Sputz3 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Aaaaw nice to see an update on the boat! 😊

  • @dodgeme1986truck
    @dodgeme1986truck 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    For the water and grime in the seat take a 1/4inch drill and put a hole in the lowest point in the seats reseal the fiberglass with a touch of paint or gelcoat inside the holes then you can insert hose barbs into the new drain holes with some epoxy and install a drain hose that runs to where the bilge pump(s) is/are... This will keep the grime in the seats down and can be done for any low spots that hold water

  • @bin.s.s.
    @bin.s.s. 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Glad that it brought you so much fun. Cheers from Beijing.

  • @raylechuga8453
    @raylechuga8453 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good job Im proud of you. And jealous of you bonding with your dad.

  • @Waltkat
    @Waltkat 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great upgrade! Now your little boat is actually functional. May I suggest making a waterproof fabric canopy to fit over the boat so it doesn't fill up with rain water and dirt when it's not being used?

  • @johningardia2088
    @johningardia2088 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    It's 11/10 7PM, can't find the give away info anywhere. Love your channel.

  • @timdmx512
    @timdmx512 วันที่ผ่านมา

    this was such a nice surprise. you dads laugh is so infectious. great watch

  • @FlyingPurplePizzas
    @FlyingPurplePizzas 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Seeing you and your dad laughing together made for a fun video. Sunny Side Up has some real pep now. Your projects are entertaining.

  • @richardoleson7934
    @richardoleson7934 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    New name is outstanding! Have fun with your new improved vessel.

  • @robertsmart5600
    @robertsmart5600 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Put a skeg on the stern of both hulls so the boat follows a straight course unless you change the direction of the prop. Take the rudder off the prop shaft and replace it with an anti-cavitation plate above the prop. You have a Sun powered cruise liner with an Azipod :)

  • @brockedwards5896
    @brockedwards5896 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Those were awesome upgrades! The first test run was hilarious!

  • @andrewmena3118
    @andrewmena3118 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I could definitely use those books. I just purchased a few 100ah lithium batteries, a good inverter, and a solar panel kit. I plan on doing some camping as a new hobby. I wanna make sure I wire things correctly lol

  • @oldgandy5355
    @oldgandy5355 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Next step -- water Skis!! Great stuff. Keep us posted.

  • @maxpaul11
    @maxpaul11 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice job! Came out fantastic!

  • @Hobbies4Hire
    @Hobbies4Hire 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great job on the video MIcah! Thanks for making it. Your dad is funny!

  • @echobeefpv8530
    @echobeefpv8530 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video, had some laughs for sure. The upgrades were very well done, now you have a usable little boat, at a decent price !

  • @andersson.l.e
    @andersson.l.e วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice time with your dad. Something to remember.

  • @AlexanderEresov
    @AlexanderEresov 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Ah, "sunny side up" is just brilliant! 😂

  • @sammillions6398
    @sammillions6398 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love the free book give away. Here's hoping.

  • @Heimbasteln
    @Heimbasteln 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice boat upgrades!
    A fin in the front could also help to make it to track better.

  • @HappyQuailsLC
    @HappyQuailsLC 16 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    It looks like you could use a pair of surf board fins mounted to the rear to stabilize drift or thrust vectoring in turns, placed to either side of center to aid it stability in steering and also one along the leading edge of center to maintain straight travel. I also wonder whether any counter balancing keel weighing might help before mounting any heavy solar panels so far above it's center of gravity?

  • @brian_atc
    @brian_atc 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a cool project. Fun for years to come!

    • @micahsdad5388
      @micahsdad5388 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yep - the grandkids love it !!

  • @jlucasound
    @jlucasound วันที่ผ่านมา

    It is hard to believe it has been two years since I watched you take the "Maiden" voyage!!

  • @mesanders1113
    @mesanders1113 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ultimate drift boat lol glad you and your dad are having a blast treasure the moments life is short

  • @RIPPERTON
    @RIPPERTON วันที่ผ่านมา

    Modify the MinKota by adding an aluminium plate to the fin to enlarge the rudder surface

  • @larrygilbert7273
    @larrygilbert7273 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Wonder why you didn't pull out the shaft, gland, and all it's bearings and supports and glass over the hole? Besides the extra work, of course. Glassing strakes on the pontoons should help with tracking, too.

  • @michaelsprinzeles4022
    @michaelsprinzeles4022 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That looks like too much fun! Makes me miss boating with my dad. All boats are like driving on ice but that was next level. Who cares that it can't go straight if you don't have enough lake to go straight? Some impressive upgrades but I won't be satisfied until I see Micah water-skiing behind the SS Sunny Side Up;)

  • @HansQuistorff
    @HansQuistorff วันที่ผ่านมา

    That is why I plan on mounting on the front. front wheel drive is easier to steer.

  • @benwong8672
    @benwong8672 วันที่ผ่านมา

    nice vid. Try fabricating a balanced rudder (with rudder area fore and aft of the post)) . This should allow for a bigger rudder and greater directional control without inducing steering strain.

  • @ekner
    @ekner 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Your dads laughter is contagious!

  • @MrQuick999
    @MrQuick999 วันที่ผ่านมา

    "And you can hear we're not cavitating" TIP: Low powered cost of Ultrasonic waves for Anti-drag + preventing cavitation where desired. Upgrade to plasma generated Ultrasound for pressure repel field around craft greater than bottom of the ocean and you'll be able to slam into the ocean like it doesn't exist. Like those Plasma shielded Ufo's! 🤪 (For threat to water lifeforms = Elevate sound beyond them just like we do you. "That UFO was silent! But my ears were ringing!" Air vibrating in your ears don't worry about that.. Just means we're scanning you.)

  • @stevelacroix2917
    @stevelacroix2917 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow! It's been 2 years! Time flies, great vid!

  •  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I know this isn't the right platform but I'd love to see you put a bunch of the LEV60F cells that flooded the market at $30 each. 600A continuous for a ~72Ah cell is impressive and the energy density is way better than Headway 38120's while maintaining a similar C rate.
    16 of those cells on a 48V motor with whatever controller is fashionable (no clue who makes ~10kW or larger motors for boats) would be a little fishing boat with some serious power

  • @FTRVDenny
    @FTRVDenny 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That was pretty cool that you are able to make the boat move better (at least forward)

    • @micahsdad5388
      @micahsdad5388 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      And backward, too. Is was a dog in reverse before. Actually good now. Best regards

  • @bill_heywood
    @bill_heywood 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love that you are upgrading this beautiful vessel. Have you considered a seat upgrade? It looks jolly uncomfortable with your knees up around your ears 😆

  • @ai-j03
    @ai-j03 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    outro music is my jam! you need make a full version of it!

  • @francisphillips53
    @francisphillips53 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Gonna be pulling skiers behind that puppy!! 😅😅😅😅😅

  • @stephenwykes5670
    @stephenwykes5670 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thats really cool and funny
    Did you have the clearance that you could rotate the props foward.
    Like the volvo ips drive .
    You may have to add turn limiter.
    Good luck ,have fun , safty gear

  • @psully311
    @psully311 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Looks like a fun dad & son project.

  • @davidalder6558
    @davidalder6558 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent experiment with your solar boat upgrades. You learned a lot and had a few laughs with your Dad (about my age). I will stick to my sea kayak as it burns 500ml of water per hour and I get 5 knots as well and a great workout.
    By the way, I want to turn my hybrid Specialized bicycle with 29 inch tires into a e-bike.
    What kit do you recommend and how can I buy your book "Ultimate do it yourself ebike guide"?
    Keep up the great work and good on you for giving bikes to needy riders and books to commenters. Dave from Nova Scotia, Canada

  • @michaellui7119
    @michaellui7119 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video, love the song at the end!

  • @rhiantaylor3446
    @rhiantaylor3446 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Need to shorten the crank on the rudder, looks over-controlled. Neat !

  • @mikeazeka1753
    @mikeazeka1753 16 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    A separate rudder mounted on the back behind the prop, synced with the motor direction would fix your steering problems

  • @makegrowlabrepeat
    @makegrowlabrepeat 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    If you could hook up the steering so you can fully steer with only turning the wheel 90deg in each direction it would help a lot

  • @danielcarter1149
    @danielcarter1149 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    i am building out a 5hp elco outboard on a 16 ft trimaran. your extended rutter is perfetc to make it work

  • @Minionz
    @Minionz 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey Micah. Did you get my response to your email about the book? Thanks Chris ; It's awesome to see how improved the boat was with a few mods, way more usable now.

  • @LoftechUK
    @LoftechUK 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I’ve not giggled so hard in a while but it’s like watching an out our control cork

  • @fveggerby
    @fveggerby 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just for the amount of fun quality time you have, it's money well spent.

  • @loumon2
    @loumon2 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Interesting as always. Good mods!

  • @YHVHsAvivGuard
    @YHVHsAvivGuard วันที่ผ่านมา

    Man's wearing an IDF dog tag respect brother love ya

  • @Inputmapper
    @Inputmapper 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I wish you would start using bi-facial solar panels, same size and you can use the sunlight reflecting from the water surface aswell giving you free energy in the same sq/ft.

  • @Cotronixco
    @Cotronixco 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Install one small rudder in the front as well that stays parallel at all times.

  • @plumbbuild6517
    @plumbbuild6517 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I had a trolling motor like that on the front of my boat and it pulled the boat fairly straight but it wouldn’t push the boat for nothing I think them trolling motors are better for pulling

  • @DisheveledSuccess
    @DisheveledSuccess 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Lucky 😂 very fun beautiful water out there

  • @THE_BaconPirate
    @THE_BaconPirate วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'd see if you could get that 3 blade prop on the minkota!

  • @WayneTheBoatGuy
    @WayneTheBoatGuy 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You turned it in to a useable boat - congrats!

  • @MoeGZ22
    @MoeGZ22 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Man I love to see these type of vids!

    • @micahsdad5388
      @micahsdad5388 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for your comment. I love being part of them.

  • @b0rd3n
    @b0rd3n 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great stuff! Is the ebike giveaway available for Canadians?

  • @mra3149
    @mra3149 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Have a great laugh with your dad, can't beat it 😁

  • @alternateimpact81
    @alternateimpact81 22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Would it make a decent fishing boat?

    • @micahsdad5388
      @micahsdad5388 20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      It does for my grandkids !

  • @lightdepsolutionssolutions4099
    @lightdepsolutionssolutions4099 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I bought one too. 48v and put 600 watts of solar on it. I’ve considered installing an extra lift Efoil motor on it…