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  • @CleetusM
    @CleetusM  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4088

    I know some of you guys are overloaded with the boat content, but it's summer and we're really enjoying it right now. We will be back to the regularly scheduled racecar content when our racing season gets back in full swing. We've got LS Fest, Race Week 2.0 and a bunch of other good stuff coming up!!!

    • @kansasbondboat77
      @kansasbondboat77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +352

      I like the boat stuff too

    • @cutlass8783
      @cutlass8783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      I hope you LS/car engine swap this boat so you can race finnigan

    • @txpacket
      @txpacket 3 ปีที่แล้ว +129

      Absolutely LOVE the watersports content!

    • @mk3249
      @mk3249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      I love the boat live action, it’s summertime and bots are where it’s at

    • @rhull3939
      @rhull3939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +137

      Dude, if you like fast cars and you don't like fast boats, something's off.

  • @FinnegansGarage
    @FinnegansGarage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6784

    1 step closer to a real drag boat....

    • @BlackWlng98
      @BlackWlng98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +98

      You're absolutely right, gon drag the next man that falls off lmao

    • @contra009
      @contra009 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Florida man drag boat goals

    • @bepbep7418
      @bepbep7418 3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      Give him time. This will have a 427 😂

    • @endosrc
      @endosrc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      nothing will top yours… well besides the Lucas oil nitromethane series boats

    • @rhull3939
      @rhull3939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Keep pushing him Finn.

  • @reggie7653
    @reggie7653 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1047

    I know we like to say that Cleetus is a Florida Man, but homeboy who sold him the boat is a true Florida Man

    • @thescout4313
      @thescout4313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Dude looks like a Florida junkie

    • @denigong9708
      @denigong9708 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      @@thescout4313 if he is a junkie he just got a big score

    • @Alex-co7cq
      @Alex-co7cq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      You he’s buying some meth with that cash

    • @victoriadelmar5518
      @victoriadelmar5518 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😂😆🤣 true

    • @1STGeneral
      @1STGeneral 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Captain Scribbles

  • @jasong7522
    @jasong7522 3 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    You have a drain plug. 09:21, Below the "u" in transomtuffner. That is the drain for that upper area. The plug in there needs to be pulled out and put in the proper place in the bilge drain. Can't help on that trailer though!

    • @craig2963
      @craig2963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      We need to up vote this so Cleeter sees it.

    • @JoshPhoenix11
      @JoshPhoenix11 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It looks a little small, especially when you can see the other side coming through from the back of the boat.. On that same time stamp what is that black and red plug on top to the left?

  • @weasel1959
    @weasel1959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    "Is this gonna be good for my family. Absolutely not"
    -Florida man 2021

  • @juanaraujo4451
    @juanaraujo4451 3 ปีที่แล้ว +750

    Cleetus u prolly won't read this but here's some driving tips:
    trim down all the way to plane, full throttle to plane and let off once the bow falls, trim up about 4 seconds after plane for neutral trim, when you hit it it might start chime walking you need to steer the opposite direction of where the boat leans to balance the boat, its a game of balancing it on the pad( flat surface on the keel), if it progressively chime walks more and more then simply let off, readjust trim and try again, you wanna get the bow as high out of the water for max speed and minimum drag, you do that by raising the trim, and personally I would take off the Neutral safety switch which is two yellow wires with an orange or red line so you could shift with the motor off then start it in gear to minimize wear on the lower unit, most important thing is to make smooth and small adjustments when driving, don't jerk the wheel hard when balancing and don't let off too hard or the boat will kick the transom out to the right because of torque steer. Just tryna help you out I've owned a lot of 70+ boats and driven a lot and built a lot over at our shop.

    • @jeffwalston8110
      @jeffwalston8110 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Good advice here.

    • @ProfessorLX
      @ProfessorLX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Dope advice dude, I hope Cleeter reads this!

    • @matthewnowack4610
      @matthewnowack4610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yeah what he said..

    • @craigbielsky115
      @craigbielsky115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      CHINE .....THE WORD IS" CHINE " WALK ...LOL

    • @juanaraujo4451
      @juanaraujo4451 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@craigbielsky115 It kept auto correcting I just said screw it lol

  • @pogonick55
    @pogonick55 3 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    Buys a shady boat - straight to the water. Never seen that go wrong lol

    • @jayyoutube8790
      @jayyoutube8790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I know… I’ve been doing this for 50yrs and never seen a boat launch ever pan out like this.

    • @stonegallimore1163
      @stonegallimore1163 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      With a towel for a drain plug

  • @hdizzle962
    @hdizzle962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    dont underestimate jackstand jimmy, especially when he's quiet.

    • @josephstalin9500
      @josephstalin9500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He was just sitting there like he had been planning for months

    • @thescout4313
      @thescout4313 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or when he's crying like a lil btch because it's not all about him

    • @echo9082
      @echo9082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The lows in these videos could do with some gain for sure

    • @snafuequals
      @snafuequals 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@echo9082 Never stood out to me buy I do agree most folks on TH-cam ought to level their videos a but and shoot for a consistent db level across all of their content.

    • @1STGeneral
      @1STGeneral 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jimmy will spray🏴‍☠️an old tower of power for the win 🇺🇸🏁🇺🇸

  • @MX304
    @MX304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    "I tried to fix this, but I did it wrong with a fence post." That man needs the "Stand back, I built this shit myself" shirt.

  • @Ya_Know
    @Ya_Know 3 ปีที่แล้ว +578

    "I'll sell it for $5000."
    "I'll give you $2500."
    "Come git it."
    Meth. It's a helluva a drug ya know.

    • @Mr.Potato420
      @Mr.Potato420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      he did seem a little tweaked

    • @thomasmacgruber6701
      @thomasmacgruber6701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Prob oxy, or H.

    • @TheOhioJeeper
      @TheOhioJeeper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +111

      Come to think of it...it probably wasn't his boat 🤔🤣🤣

    • @db_auto_photography4539
      @db_auto_photography4539 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Facts. He seemed tweaked up

    • @jessecrichton2943
      @jessecrichton2943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      Lmao you guys don’t know what tweakers are. I live by real meth heads. This guy isn’t tweaking

  • @josevilla7442
    @josevilla7442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    “I don’t worry about cosmetics” bro that’s not cosmetic that’s structural lmao 😂

    • @logee252
      @logee252 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right like homie was just trying to help damn boat about fall off with half of the trailer 😂

  • @AiOinc1
    @AiOinc1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Don't care if it's a boat or a car, I love these cheap vehicle challenges so much, please do more

  • @michaelcobb1015
    @michaelcobb1015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +524

    I think jack stand has something up his sleeve he has his joker smile.

    • @virtualfpv3568
      @virtualfpv3568 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Nitrous lol

    • @gieljannoe6404
      @gieljannoe6404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lightweightrageous

    • @ducksnbucks1
      @ducksnbucks1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Did finnegan have an old jet boat he was selling maybe??? Or renting out🤣

    • @dav8388
      @dav8388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ducksnbucks1 if you're referring to the renegade. He sold that to Dave Newburn

    • @ducksnbucks1
      @ducksnbucks1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@dav8388 i didn't know i was just wondering if james was gonna "buy" one of fins boats for the challenge and then just sell it back for the 2500 afterwards lol

  • @DSG-br5lk
    @DSG-br5lk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +383

    This is the most Florida man thing I have ever seen. Buying the sketchiest pink boat on the sketchiest trailer from a sketchy local, and then immediately dumping it in the water and pinning it. Don't ever change

    • @victoriadelmar5518
      @victoriadelmar5518 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😆😂🤣 true

    • @MikeysHideaway
      @MikeysHideaway 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I second that brother!!!!!

    • @jaredalexander3403
      @jaredalexander3403 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I did the same thing when I was like 17 didn't know to check the transom in it, engine never fell off had alot of good times in her but I ditched it about a year later

    • @charlesyates6687
      @charlesyates6687 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Like Shelby stanga said don't do any of the hairbrain things i do. don't ever do it !

    • @brandoncuts82
      @brandoncuts82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sketchy is Florida's middle name & sometimes the best way to go to have a fun time.

  • @sweatyjaguar
    @sweatyjaguar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    No one ever: “Lotta water leakin in here bud, should be fine.”
    I’m dead..

  • @w.nurmi58
    @w.nurmi58 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    “We dont have a drain plug”
    2 min earlier the guy said the plugs in the back of the boat so it must have flew out 😂

  • @g.d.b.smallenginerepairllc9899
    @g.d.b.smallenginerepairllc9899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +387

    Adjust the cables and and idle. Don’t, don’t get rid of the other prop before you try it. He said 68 mph with it. It will feel like Leroy launching. You need to find the max rpm suggested for the motor, when wide open if you can’t reach it, go a pitch lower in number. Example, 21 to a 19 and try again. The pitch is like gears. It’s number of turns per foot of travel through the water. So a 17 will spin faster, launch hard like 4.10 vs a 21 pitch being like 3.08 gears. 50 is fast on the water so 68…. I think you have them beat in anything with that extra prop on.

    • @sschwager96
      @sschwager96 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Usually we don’t adjust any of it we start in gear and shift with motor off. Don’t need to adjust anything. Even with the idle low, the higher pitch props push so much water it will blow the gears apart eventually

    • @jerryriggan
      @jerryriggan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Everything you said was right

    • @colbyjdutton
      @colbyjdutton 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Pitch is number of inches the boat moves in a single turn in a solid. Not the number of turns per foot in the water

    • @reverendroger2221
      @reverendroger2221 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@colbyjdutton this is correct. My family owns a propeller repair shop.

    • @uncommon-commonsense
      @uncommon-commonsense 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, what he said.

  • @MrLarsgren
    @MrLarsgren 3 ปีที่แล้ว +274

    why do i have a feeling that jackstand is gonna spray the life out of his boat

    • @AnDrEw122100
      @AnDrEw122100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Hahaha I pictured James with nitrous right away , nailing it out of the hole and swamping the ass end under water off the hit 🤣

    • @Watchmedome3017
      @Watchmedome3017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lmao 😂

    • @Sk1m_Beeble
      @Sk1m_Beeble 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cos its James...

  • @DEDBRD-di4yj
    @DEDBRD-di4yj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    "0 gauges" A boat like that doesn't needs gauges, It's just idol and mach jesus .

    • @jasonsparshott7208
      @jasonsparshott7208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a 2 stroke out board only gauge for mtr would be water temp but they run on the edge of overheating normally and it has a alarm and safety shut down . I’m sure the oil injection has been removed if it hasn’t then that would be the first move I made and run premix so there would be no need for a oil level gauge but even if it is still oil injected it also has a low oil alarm and a safety shut off ( that both need to be wired through if it is removed ) so that would only leave a fuel gauge if it has a mounted onboard tank and obviously that’s not a needed gauge if you know what you are doing … so you sir are 100 precent correct start it and go no gauges are needed ! Did you here dude when Cleet first fired it ? He said it smokes some lmao yea it’s 2 stroke might want to know what you have before you take it out lol 😂 I’m sure Cleet knew !

  • @LightsCameraJake
    @LightsCameraJake 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I love these Top Gear like challenges. Florida man style.

  • @spitkwad2746
    @spitkwad2746 3 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    Since there are two man teams. You should do a race where you have to…. Back Truck, boat, and trailer down the ramp.. launch the boat… Park the truck… both men get in the boat…do a small circuit lap ending at the ramp…. Retrieve the boat with the truck and trailer… time stops when the boat is out of the water again. Teamwork and Operational skills test.

    • @joshuagarner6981
      @joshuagarner6981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is a great challenge

    • @eric4369
      @eric4369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      this one needs to be higher

    • @clayboy_20
      @clayboy_20 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love this

    • @maxamousYT
      @maxamousYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like the idea of a Le Mans start kind of boat race BUT.... these are public boat ramps and they usually have a lot of 'no wake' zones where you can't go fast until you are out a bit more. IMHO Cleetus should get a tad more on that lower + trailer winch to patch up and reinforce a few real bad spots on that trailer like that middle that is almost cracked through and that loose bolt holding those rusty leaf springs. Yikes! A little welding would go a long way. That whole area looks really rotted out and a bit unsafe for the road. Would suck to see FlaminGO not even make it to the race due to the trailer literally breaking apart. Looking forward to see what the competition brings in the $2500 challenge.

    • @mandarb23
      @mandarb23 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good one

  • @drwho135
    @drwho135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +313

    I'd say "Worst Trailer Challenge" but you already have that in the bag.

    • @gamingwithblaise3822
      @gamingwithblaise3822 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know... I've seen worse.
      Freaking tobacco frames tied together with twine where there used to be welds for instance

    • @Syncopia
      @Syncopia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I bought the cheapest floating death trap on the internet!

    • @dunxy
      @dunxy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Worst transom as well, although it could be just from the engine well.

  • @slickmor
    @slickmor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Chalanges:
    1- top speed
    2- figure 8 course
    3- slowest to go 100 yards
    4- biggest jump/land crossing

  • @rosstrue1
    @rosstrue1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I started watching a little before Ruby was bought and I love how you do it all. Razor races, hovercrafts, jet boats, rocket pocket cars and on and on. I love it.

  • @simloverify
    @simloverify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +855

    Where is build wars? The boosted bois are even closer now

    • @CleetusM
      @CleetusM  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1214

      Duuuuude we should bring it back!

    • @LucasJ06
      @LucasJ06 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      @@CleetusMHey Cleet, I have to say love your videos and if you do the build wars You should do a boat challenge

    • @trilliedon8728
      @trilliedon8728 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      EXACTLY

    • @cutlass8783
      @cutlass8783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      @@CleetusM If you bring back build wars, you should do a dirt race

    • @homersimpson7263
      @homersimpson7263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Not all the boosted boiz are close

  • @KarzKreated
    @KarzKreated 3 ปีที่แล้ว +273

    James's boat is just gonna be giant bottle of nitrous

    • @Slow_Skittle
      @Slow_Skittle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Underrated comment

    • @jonathonvince3605
      @jonathonvince3605 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Literally floating on a bottle of nitrous 😭

    • @KarzKreated
      @KarzKreated 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jonathonvince3605 😂

    • @Th3Sh8dow
      @Th3Sh8dow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahahhaa I spit my drink out reading this

  • @redwalsh87
    @redwalsh87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That guy makes Cleetus and JH and the guys look like New England Yankees, he is a real Florida man haha

  • @null8518
    @null8518 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude the boat videos are the best. keep em comming

  • @ColinMcEvoy
    @ColinMcEvoy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +535

    You cannot get a more perfect example of a 'Florida Man' then that seller, holy toledo 😂😂

    • @scrout
      @scrout 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      The dude's neighbor is Florida man...

    • @purduediesel11
      @purduediesel11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Dude talks so fast and just spits out random information.
      At a minimum, I would put the whale find on the outboard. At least give you more controlled trim.

    • @fanatic26
      @fanatic26 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      First thing i thought when I watched him move around was meth. Then I saw the boat and it confirmed.

    • @benmiller5015
      @benmiller5015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      @@fanatic26 glad I wasn't the only one that picked up on that lol. Listed for 5 grand but took 2500, can buy a lotta meth for 2500

    • @bradgraham8272
      @bradgraham8272 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Dude was tweeking to hard lol

  • @GRich2130
    @GRich2130 3 ปีที่แล้ว +557

    You should be recording everyone’s boat buying escapades.

    • @skewbiedew6705
      @skewbiedew6705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      everyone on team cleet should rock a body cam!

    • @slughead
      @slughead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'm sure there's a spare gopro they can take with them

    • @pellebrannvall6521
      @pellebrannvall6521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm sure they will

    • @2020jd
      @2020jd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Agreed! Some behind the scenes stuff would make for some great content for the second channel!

    • @GRich2130
      @GRich2130 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@2020jd second channel should be James daily shop life. GIVE jack stand a full time GoPro already!

  • @strode66
    @strode66 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice buy boys , a couple of adjustments and a couple of hours with a welder and some box section / strap , a little bit of rubber near your knees and a speedo and I think you’ve won this challenge, can’t wait to see the oppositions boat 🚤 . Thank guys 👍🏼

  • @notmychairnotmyprblm
    @notmychairnotmyprblm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Oof, came here after jackstand and tye showed up to the shop with a gat dang legitimate race boat. Big block Chevy hooked up to a jet drive. “Oh my god bro they’re going to be SO jealous” did notttt age well at all 🤣 ✌🏻

  • @mb_s197
    @mb_s197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +272

    Coke haul:
    See who can pack the most weight and can go the fastest in their boats

    • @Holmesy89
      @Holmesy89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      “Colombian Cream Cheese” for the TH-cam

    • @sootlifejew
      @sootlifejew 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Holmesy89 Colombian Bam Bam

    • @hydrocarbon8272
      @hydrocarbon8272 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How about "soft drink", and use Coca Cola? They're Dew fans but you're not supposed to consume what you distribute...

    • @zachweinberg3265
      @zachweinberg3265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We also need a reverse challenge. How fast can you go in reverse for 100 yards

    • @aarongrattafiori617
      @aarongrattafiori617 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This times 100, plus doing it with some 80s Miami Vice soundtrack and outfits.

  • @scottbruner9987
    @scottbruner9987 3 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    Challenges:
    1. Drag race
    2. Slalom
    3. Endurance test
    4. Towing a skier

    • @PyspherE
      @PyspherE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      don't forget Tug-Of-War! that has to be entertaining with boats lol

    • @cooldood648
      @cooldood648 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      speed dockinh challenge would be cool too

    • @sallgood1212
      @sallgood1212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Instead of skier... Hotdogs or banana inner tube! Lol

    • @daltondeal247
      @daltondeal247 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      that prop is the polar opposite of what you need for a skier. would be practially impossible

    • @scottbruner9987
      @scottbruner9987 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daltondeal247 he does have two props....

  • @dv8740
    @dv8740 ปีที่แล้ว

    For whatever reason this was one of the funniest vids I have seen in a long time. Thanks for that. Epic content fellas

  • @nikobellic7567
    @nikobellic7567 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That prop.... not enough pitch.
    🤣🤣

  • @SPECIESUNKN0WN
    @SPECIESUNKN0WN 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    You bought a home built tweaker boat…to win a bet? Hands down best content on YT. 🔥

  • @ultimatedriversofmachinery
    @ultimatedriversofmachinery 3 ปีที่แล้ว +220

    Cleet just found this deal and said “I’m about to make a game and smoke these guys”

  • @buschlightforlyfe9049
    @buschlightforlyfe9049 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the boat content. its frickan summer. Keep up the great content brother

  • @aeastes11
    @aeastes11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude the boat stuff is so much fun to watch, like a breath of fresh air for all of us who just like go fast machines

  • @remiel3315
    @remiel3315 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Every Florida man incident, Maddie increases the life insurance on ol' Cleeter

  • @bumpedhishead636
    @bumpedhishead636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +253

    10 minutes after you left, that $2500 went directly to Florida's finest meth.

    • @danielnelson4881
      @danielnelson4881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      10 days after he left - dude had nothing.. And was pissed he sold the boat. Crazy 10 days though. Basically seemed like one day, since there was no sleep in that time, naturally.

    • @MegaOshimo
      @MegaOshimo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@davidhayes2567 Its a registered boat, Im sure the title was included. I think Ole Cleet is more financially responsible than that.

    • @davidhayes2567
      @davidhayes2567 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MegaOshimo Very true, very true.

    • @MmeHyraelle
      @MmeHyraelle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Lets be honest, at least he's hustling for it

    • @keithmoore3800
      @keithmoore3800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      The guy 2 doors down with all the tweaked out shit in his yard.

  • @gpierce6403
    @gpierce6403 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it! Tug of war challenge for sure!!!

  • @martingatavaski1351
    @martingatavaski1351 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seriously, Cleetus! U have the BEST TEAM, ESPECIALLY the hysterical George!!!
    U have an amazing team put together!!!!!!!!

  • @JavierMayol
    @JavierMayol 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Never thought I would see a giraffe on a flamingo. 😆

    • @paymaker11
      @paymaker11 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahahahaha! There ya go!😂🤣

  • @bigblockmaro1
    @bigblockmaro1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    That boat is the most “Florida” thing I have ever seen.

    • @Dizz18
      @Dizz18 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the FREEDOM FLAMINGO

    • @7snickelodeon322
      @7snickelodeon322 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Down to the trailer for it haha

    • @Mechanic618
      @Mechanic618 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So was the former owner! 😂

    • @siraff4461
      @siraff4461 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      From one of the most genuine Florida men I've ever seen.

  • @chadilac97
    @chadilac97 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the content we need! So great

  • @collinzoellner5494
    @collinzoellner5494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jack stand kills me! 😂 “That prop….not enough pitch.”

  • @cody5495
    @cody5495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Imagine getting low balled and then the buyer shows up with an $85,000 truck

    • @benjamins9121
      @benjamins9121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Meth will make you do things

    • @greasymechanic9975
      @greasymechanic9975 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Always could’ve said no 🤷🏻‍♂️😅

    • @LarryLeaders
      @LarryLeaders 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Most people would think about how much more money they could get for the boat, this man was simply thinking about how much meth he can get for 2500 and how quick he could get the money to do so.

    • @mulch1839
      @mulch1839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Low-balling others is how you afford an $85k truck...when you don't own your own race track anyway.

    • @79tazman
      @79tazman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He didn't get low balled because he took it the guy knew he was not going to get 5 grand for that thing. Not looking like that anyway

  •  3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Luckily a giraffe can see over the bow when you start :)
    Competition ideas:
    1. Drag race (no brainer ;))
    2. Pull race (hook the boats together and see who pulls who)
    3. Slalom course to see how nimble the boats are
    4. Rescue mission. (Pull up a 50kg floaty thingie/doll/whatever from the water into the boat, fastest to return to shore wins)
    5. Smoothness, plank with 5-6 glasses full off liquid. Run a set course, most liquid left and shortest time wins (or shortest time wins as long as X amount of liquid is left)

  • @peekingthroughtheporthole3841
    @peekingthroughtheporthole3841 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Challenge: start tied up at the dock, engine off. Then race out round a marker back to the dock, clock stops once you're tied up again

  • @MiamiVise305
    @MiamiVise305 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "that prop, not enough pitch" he says.. brooskiiie!! Is he in for a surprise xxddd
    Once it rolls over it freaking riiiiiiiips hahaaaaa. What a ripper dude, needs a little fixing up but a great purchase. Congrats!

  • @ericklopez5986
    @ericklopez5986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    James: “that prop (shakes head) not enough pitch” 😂😂😂☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️

  • @rjinator7447
    @rjinator7447 3 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    Need to adjust the timing between the shift cable and throttle cable

    • @bwiencek
      @bwiencek 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Exactly what I was thinking - shift cable is too much forward and not enough travel in reverse, lower idle speed. Time for McFarland welding to break out the MIG and stick some scrap metal onto that trailer as well!

    • @schwags1969
      @schwags1969 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, high idle and a cable adjust is what I thought also.

    • @jeffnpatricia
      @jeffnpatricia 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is all he needed to hear

    • @ryanmessina1541
      @ryanmessina1541 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don’t shift it while it is running the prop is a 24p

  • @bexraphaela
    @bexraphaela 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really love the randomness in videos like this

  • @garrettstrutz7421
    @garrettstrutz7421 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love the flamingo! The boat content has been awesome! Hope to see a bunch on content with this

  • @jamesrodriguez6055
    @jamesrodriguez6055 3 ปีที่แล้ว +291

    Straight up tweaker deal… I’m surprised his yard doesn’t look like his neighbors 😂

    • @Matty.Hill_87
      @Matty.Hill_87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      That neighbor's yard probably was his, he moved the boat to the neighbors house while they was at work to make a sale 😂😂

    • @ilouse
      @ilouse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Thing is, that was his place and he took the trailer next door to sell 🤣🤣

    • @NoNumberListed
      @NoNumberListed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ilouse Haha! I was thinking the same thing!

    • @hammerswrenches2174
      @hammerswrenches2174 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      This folks is what we call a meth head!

    • @80wolfmanrob
      @80wolfmanrob 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      It did look like the neighbors house but he done traded and sold it all for that gogo juice. When Cleetus said $2500 that guy was started figuring right then that's 7 days and 7 nights.

  • @laska907
    @laska907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +230

    Guy who sold the boat talking to his buddies: “see this bag of meth? It used to be a 70mph flamingo”
    Buddies: 😳😳😳

    • @neilreid2298
      @neilreid2298 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Comment of the day, right there.

    • @jacobcallahan2140
      @jacobcallahan2140 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This comment broke me. I laughed so hard.

    • @johnbuck8102
      @johnbuck8102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's mean.... But you gotta laugh

    • @cneddy22
      @cneddy22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I was thinking the dude prob sold it for meth he was talking a million miles an hour and moving all around... prob why he took the half price offer

    • @chipburns4123
      @chipburns4123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hes gonna turn that $2500 into $10,000 in one day and still have a free bag of meth to share with his buddies 😍

  • @cameronneal7764
    @cameronneal7764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The boat episodes are the best thing to come out since the Freedom Factory 🤙

  • @MRKUE
    @MRKUE 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would be willing to bet you have the best content on TH-cam! Keep up the good work! Do It For Dale!

  • @matthewf1979
    @matthewf1979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    I hope Jackstand calls up Finnegan to “buy” Game Over.

    • @corbanlee8157
      @corbanlee8157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Rent game over maybe 😉

    • @rogerherring772
      @rogerherring772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Wheelies and water don't end well.

    • @nielsdebakker3283
      @nielsdebakker3283 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Or just for a lead if there is something for sale around georgia.

    • @allanpolk2681
      @allanpolk2681 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You couldn’t even buy the exhaust stacks on a boat like Finnegan’s for $2,500.

    • @matthewf1979
      @matthewf1979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I know we’re not here watching a masters course in the use of quotations. I thought most people would understand the “buy” to be a joke.

  • @MrNutter13
    @MrNutter13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +236

    Adjust the gear and throttle cable so the revs don’t rise as your putting it in gear or you will be needing that Spare bottom unit real quick 👍😂

    • @PyroStylez
      @PyroStylez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I think the spare is the "broken one" from the previous owner 😂

    • @codyprevatte8285
      @codyprevatte8285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This needs to be at the top.

    • @TalkinTech
      @TalkinTech 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I feel like he also needs a hydraulic jackplate and a different lower unit gearing or a prop...seems like it has plenty of power for the prop once it's rolling though. Could just be motor height too.

    • @codyprevatte8285
      @codyprevatte8285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@TalkinTech I really don't think he had it trimmed down when they were first trying to plane off.

    • @TalkinTech
      @TalkinTech 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@codyprevatte8285 I don't think so either. Ol' Cleeter isn't the best at running trim, he finally got a bit better on his jetboat now.

  • @paulriversred738
    @paulriversred738 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Let's take a shot everytime he says "HOLY TOLEDO "🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤷‍♂️

  • @shloots
    @shloots 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    reminds me of our fams 200 merc 2 seat charger race boat, good content and purchase man, we also had the same screamin 175 mariner on before the merc!

  • @hunterjohnson4954
    @hunterjohnson4954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    hahaha that boat seller is the most prime example of a FL man I've ever seen. Speaking so fast cant even keep up lol. Love it. Dude would probably give you the shirt off his back in a pinch though, good ppl

    • @Thedude897
      @Thedude897 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      And load a bowl of meth lmao

    • @hammerswrenches2174
      @hammerswrenches2174 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My guy was cruising on all the meth! Love the neck tat!

    • @wingracer1614
      @wingracer1614 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Being a Florida man myself these days, I know WAY too many meth heads and no, they are NOT good people.

    • @nickk4010
      @nickk4010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You mean he'd try to take it off your back for a hit of meth. If you think that is what "good ppl" is no wonder this country is going to shit.

  • @nathanhermanson2608
    @nathanhermanson2608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Two things: Boat motors have an ignition interrupt switch for shifting into gear, this thing is either not working or the shift cable has way to much play and you are getting into the power on the throttle cable before its in gear.
    Second, trim the motor all the way down before trying to plane the boat out. This is all about angle of attack between the hull and the motor. I have never seen a boat that was designed to not start with the motor full down. Trim out once plane.

    • @celiturbo
      @celiturbo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      There is nothing that fancy on that old motor. The shift/throttle cables are out of time with each other, out of adjustment in general, the base timing on the engine is wrong, the dogs are rounded over or the idle is just high. It usually goes something like the engine stalls when put into gear so people start jacking with shit and end up on just cranking the idle up and beating it to death. Old Merc v6's 78-95ish, you set base timing, then you set marks for ignition advance, then you adjust the shift cable so that at the point where it is engaged into gear matches ignition advance marks together. There should be zero throttle opening at the carbs at that point, only a few degrees of advance on timing to carry the load of idling in gear. If it wont idle in gear like that the carbs need to be cleaned or compression is low.

    • @colbyjdutton
      @colbyjdutton 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Think it’s just the after market foot

  • @justinneill5003
    @justinneill5003 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That was a pretty good deal; I don’t know about US prices but here in Greece, the motor alone would’ve been worth that amount. New gelcoat, interior refit, screen, new seats… for another 1000-1500 depending on how much you do yourself, I reckon you’d have a great fun boat on your hands. Mine looked like that when I bought it.

  • @kingchrisl89
    @kingchrisl89 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the outboard sound, at full throttle!

  • @neumannjosh
    @neumannjosh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    That was the sketchiest boat deal I’ve ever seen 😂😂

    • @DesmondCleaver
      @DesmondCleaver 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      illbet he didnt event get papers dude might have stole it from his buddy

    • @jasonguessedit
      @jasonguessedit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'll bet it was a don't ask, don't tell on the title paperwork 😂

    • @neumannjosh
      @neumannjosh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh for sure lol he got a spicy unit tho

  • @leoh.7160
    @leoh.7160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Ole boy didn’t want you to dry start it. Might have woken up the owner of the boat before he could run off with the cash. 😂

    • @jimmycline4778
      @jimmycline4778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s extremely bad for the water pump!

    • @KSG420
      @KSG420 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmfao

    • @jerryriggan
      @jerryriggan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jimmycline4778 He had a flush attachment if he had a boat

  • @RoyBoy8610
    @RoyBoy8610 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love James's response at the end "not enough prop" 🤣🤣

  • @deadsetmoto2699
    @deadsetmoto2699 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The way boat ghearboxes are designed similar to a Non synchromesh, or a motorbike gearbox without a clutch, you have to change QUICK and sharp, Dont hold it and let it grind and slowly hold more pressure, you just have to yank it in gear, it will clunk and not grind.

    • @jasonsparshott7208
      @jasonsparshott7208 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You sir are completely correct especially with a Mercury you are also the only one besides my self who seems to know this … guess most haven’t been around to many outboards ! Jus jerk it in gear fast and there fine !

  • @danward48
    @danward48 3 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    "We might take some judgement for this"
    Cleetus, You've built this entire channel not giving a flying F what anyone thinks of your equipment!

  • @captainkirks7600
    @captainkirks7600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    " is this going to be good for my family?
    I'm like absolutely not" my new favorite line 😂😂

    • @zzzxxzzz3248
      @zzzxxzzz3248 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Finally an honest boat salesman !

    • @Girthrockwel
      @Girthrockwel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂

  • @lillzebra8000
    @lillzebra8000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i want to see more of this project cleetus! :)

  • @wayne898
    @wayne898 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is going to be an insane challenge. I can’t wait to watch it. Lol

  • @jamiemullen8772
    @jamiemullen8772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Whatever the challenge is,don't include stoping. The backwash on that boat is brutal. It'll sink in a minute. It's rated for an 85 and it's got that 175 on it.

    • @joelcandelori16
      @joelcandelori16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Hes fine you worry about yourself😂

    • @kevinfunk83
      @kevinfunk83 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It really wasn’t that much water. As long as he brings it off plane a bit slower he’s golden and if he doesn’t it’s not enough to sink it.

    • @04droppedsilvy
      @04droppedsilvy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      You clearly know nothing about checkmates... these boats were way over built for the time. Also with a little transom bracing you could practically ha g anything off the back of these. Pretty sure this boat is 18ft and was rated at 185hp. I had an enchanter (20ft) with a 200hp and a predictor (16ft) also with a 200hp. (Was rated at 150hp). The backwash is only horrible because he got completely out of it and it's a low slung boat.

    • @ConvoyBebop
      @ConvoyBebop 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      My family had a 16-foot hydrostream that had kind of the same problem, right when the backwash is about to the transom you just give it a blip of throttle to get in front of the wave, worked every time

    • @TheTyisawesome
      @TheTyisawesome 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cuz it's a race boat brother haha 🤣

  • @Anthony8498
    @Anthony8498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Are we just going to glaze over the part where the neighbors had a car on its side in the yard lol

    • @danielnelson4881
      @danielnelson4881 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What in the what? I'll be back once I look that over one mer tiiimee!

    • @Robertwells596
      @Robertwells596 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Welcome to the meth side of Florida.

    • @Zairn12345
      @Zairn12345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What a crap hole neighbor to live next to.

    • @simpleman2004
      @simpleman2004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think it just goes with the territory, just blends in.

  • @hemidart7
    @hemidart7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The guy is pissed off about the sale!?.....THEN DON'T SELL IT FOR WHAT THEY OFFERED !

  • @agsbustedknuckel1320
    @agsbustedknuckel1320 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro it's a Ripper.....
    Once again you've amazed me.
    A little bit of TLC, and I think some people are going to be Envious ....
    Good job Cleeter👍

  • @DavidWilks
    @DavidWilks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    That is a coned XR6 gearcase and most likely a 2.5L Mercury. You need to turn the engine off, shift three gear, start it and do engine cut offs for each shift.

    • @tl1024
      @tl1024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Shift interrupter in the control box probably not working. It cuts spark for a second as the shift is made to make life easier on the lower unit.

    • @SuperWaterskiboy
      @SuperWaterskiboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@tl1024 def need shift interrupter

    • @timsorensen2085
      @timsorensen2085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Or just adjust the cables properly so it stays at idle when shifting

    • @78freewheeler
      @78freewheeler 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@timsorensen2085 that’s not how race boats work. This isn’t a cruiser. Go up to any real racer and tell him he needs to adjust his cables cause his junk won’t shift while running and they’ll laugh you out of the parking lot.

    • @kevinnay6456
      @kevinnay6456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@78freewheeler this is not a race engine. It's an off the shelf 175 Mariner. (Mercury). Shifting them in gear is totally normal and acceptable when cables are adjusted properly and components are working properly.

  • @nickyancy5609
    @nickyancy5609 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Trim the motor all the way down when you're coming out of the hole and start trimming up when your about on plane.

  • @rockdfunk
    @rockdfunk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    boat content is awesome, I enjoyed that

  • @patrickcandler1330
    @patrickcandler1330 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it! I have no idea for boat challenge. But it will be cool!

  • @spcpitts
    @spcpitts 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    When your towel drain plug leaks less than the rest of your boat you know you got .....a good deal.

  • @tylerwalden6912
    @tylerwalden6912 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    The seller was straight geeking! That $2500 made him king pin for a week!

    • @codyology
      @codyology 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🤣 dude did a line off a strippers crack that night im sure

    • @aj06bolt12r
      @aj06bolt12r 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@codyology He stole that boat from a stripper the night before

  • @ttinnovations3310
    @ttinnovations3310 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    SICK !!! like a Lotus in water !!, Flex Seal that Baby , .... JB Weld & Fiber glass and Chassis Bond that Trailer back together

  • @BillyJoeJimBob28
    @BillyJoeJimBob28 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That flamingo flyer is a "keeper" if you ask me! Fixer up after the challenge Cleetus my man. 😎

  • @Mattmcnew88
    @Mattmcnew88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    “Dude, it’s a race boat, I don’t care about the cosmetics” 😂😂😂

  • @psychopitt1982
    @psychopitt1982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    When James says " that prop...not enough pitch" I almost dropped my phone laughing 🤣

  • @anonymous-ts6bm
    @anonymous-ts6bm ปีที่แล้ว

    Need to bring this series back lol the bit were Georges engine dies and he's absolutely drenched trying to start it again was hilarious

  • @tomshepherd6892
    @tomshepherd6892 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Back in the 80s I had a Hydrostream Viking with a 225 Black Max custom nose cone. It would hit 85 mph… scary as hell when it starts chime walking with only about 6” of hull in the water. Have fun! It won’t be long before the motor tears up.

  • @NickelWhiteS550
    @NickelWhiteS550 3 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Don’t underestimate James when he smiles like that!

    • @JohnnyAnderson1
      @JohnnyAnderson1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No way they will get anywhere near 70mph for $2500 lol

    • @securityconsultant9036
      @securityconsultant9036 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I said the same thing james got something similar.

    • @Thedude897
      @Thedude897 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@JohnnyAnderson1 Florida is full of drug addicts selling shit. Dont be surprised if he gets something better

    • @JohnnyAnderson1
      @JohnnyAnderson1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Thedude897 lol

    • @TheFoyer13
      @TheFoyer13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Thedude897 BRB on my way to florida

  • @b.justice9631
    @b.justice9631 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    That dude did an eight ball before y’all showed up 😂😂

    • @davidadcock1475
      @davidadcock1475 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Straight facts

    • @Thereis1
      @Thereis1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yeah mans was straight tweakin

    • @lIlIIIIllIlIllllI
      @lIlIIIIllIlIllllI 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And he just got 2500 cash so you know hes about to have a crazy 2 days

  • @rocketcityauction
    @rocketcityauction 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This boat brings back memories. Back in 1968 we had a friend with 16' Allison Craft with a 150HP at the Chattanooga Water Ski Club. One of the fastest outboards in the world, at that time, and ran through the clocks at 73 mph. My father was a competitor in slalom, jump and tricks and competed at the Georgia Masters and other tournaments in TN. He decided he was going to set the unofficial inner tube record behind that boat. The local paper came out and photographed. We still have the photos and the article. You would have definitely fit right in with that crowd. By the way he wiped out and lost his glasses and it tore his cutoffs off. He was naked in the lake. That part didn't make the paper.

  • @JeffPalmer941
    @JeffPalmer941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "That prop? Not enough pitch." best line of the whole video.

  • @mk3249
    @mk3249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Who knew Joe Exotic’s son was a Florida man with a sketchy boat

    • @FrankDBoyce
      @FrankDBoyce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol. I'm assuming there is a reason this boat was only $2500. A running 175 outboard is worth a lot more than that...

    • @megadagik6439
      @megadagik6439 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bc j.e. was a Florida man from Florida

  • @precisiondiesel225
    @precisiondiesel225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Trim all the way down before trying to take off. Then give it all the throttle and trim up little by little until you feel the front lift. Be smooth with the counter steering. Trim down before just letting off the throttle. If the prop shaft is below the pad, there’s no need to run the chopper prop. Chopper prop is designed to run on the surface. You have the lower unit for it. Most importantly BE CAREFUL. That boat is no where near 700lbs. That motor is 300-350lbs.

    • @marineF250
      @marineF250 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a much simpler version. Throttle all the way out the hole then ease off the throttle. Your right about the weight which is why at lower throttle it rides so nose up.

    • @liveandletlive2894
      @liveandletlive2894 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm a motorcycle guy, but only own a jet ski as of now. (Boat in the process) What counter steering does a boat need?

    • @marineF250
      @marineF250 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@liveandletlive2894 that entirely depends on the prop and the motor.

    • @aj06bolt12r
      @aj06bolt12r 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@liveandletlive2894 Steering inputs to prevent chine walk once the boat is up on the pad.... if that boat will even go fast enough to need it. Search chine walk for all the info

    • @liveandletlive2894
      @liveandletlive2894 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aj06bolt12r thanks

  • @WildWonderfulOutdoors
    @WildWonderfulOutdoors 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude!! You tested your boat at the boat ramp that is 4 miles from my new house I'm moving into at the end of July!!!! That's sick!!! I have a big garage in my backyard if you ever need collision/bodywork done, to include glass installation!

  • @billstriplin4608
    @billstriplin4608 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am wanting to put together a mini jet boat rally and race in mid America next summer. Would like to get your thoughts and opinions on making it a blow out of an event. I too love the boat content. PS, with chopper props you need to start the motor in gear and try not to shift it while running. Those props put a tremendous amount of stress on the gear box as they bite a lot of water and have no give in the hub. Also, install a water pressure gauge and bring the prop shaft up until you drop to about 10psi. this is a good start point to tune from. good luck! It was a bangin deal!