A lot of airboats don't want to move across dry ground until you like floor it and work the rudders back and forth. That loosens up the contact with the ground so that it can start moving.
How cool was that, Skippy lives.....!!! Now that the engine is "kind of" in, you should stick it back into the pool to look at the sitting weight distribution, empty vs passenger/driver loaded & before you mount the gas tank Ect... Also before you weld up the engine mount's permanently you might want to make them adjustable! Make the rear engine mounts pivotal/hinged and the front mount's adjustable height wise on blocks with multiple hole "settings" that way you can change the prop to transom angle easily to help get the boat into a neutral trim under load while testing it. The overall mounting height of the engine to the bottom of the hull is key as well. Ask you're airboat guys as there's a rule of thumb on how deep the tips of the blade's should be past the top of the transom. Can't wait to see Skippy's 1st voyage!
Kyle, It looks as though the main engine/seat rail is parallel to the main plaining hull part while the actual engine has down thrust when it needs about 2 degrees of up thrust. Ask your AirBoat Boiz up your way for some clarification. I am the original Florida Man, been here my whole life. Boats, Buggys and Mud was my thing in the 80's! never give in, never give up
It might be nice to have an adjustable engine angle setup. Depending on the weight distribution and type of surface you are driving on, you could adjust the angle for best performance!
Before you weld up the engine mount's permanently you might want to make them adjustable! Make the rear engine mounts pivotal/hinged and the front mount's adjustable height wise on blocks with multiple hole "settings" that way you can change the prop to transom angle easily to help get the boat into a neutral trim under load while testing it. The overall mounting height of the engine to the bottom of the hull is key as well. Ask you're airboat guys as there's a rule of thumb on how deep the tips of the blade's should be past the top of the transom. Can't wait to see Skippy's 1st voyage! Show less Reply
@@Danger-Dave When you compare different builds it is amazing to see how much of an impact small adjustments can make. With the same engine, prop and hull you can still have completely different acceleration and top speeds based on the engine/prop mounting height and angle. Reaching out to some of these airboat pros would be very beneficial.
Is that something high-end airboats have? I've always been interested in airboats but the only knowledge I have on them is basically it's a John boat with a airplane propeller in the back.
You should add a pitch control flap so you can raise or lower the nose as it moves forwards..you dont want it nose diving into the water. You could also add ski's or runners to reduce friction on land raising the belly up off an inch.
Just a bit of advice. I wouldn't ever stand on either side of the cage while it's running. If a prop comes apart the pieces go straight out either side of the cage, or out the top or the bottom of the boat. I've seen props come apart and it is quick and violent, and the pieces go through whatever they hit. The last one I saw come apart sent the largest piece straight through the boat hull cutting about a foot and a-half long hole through it about 3 inches wide, which sank the boat in about 8ft of water. And other smaller pieces from it went through the cage. They can be very dangerous.
So much this, never stand parallel to a spinning prop/turbine. Only takes a bit of debris or fatigue to turn it into a bomb. Was terrifying seeing them just hang next to the prop.
@@mycosys When he walked up straight parallel to the prop videoing it, I was talking to my laptop. lol. I know they're new props, but that doesn't really matter, anything can fail. But it is best to make it a habit to never stand parallel to the prop while it's running.
There is a bottom epoxy paint called super slick 2000 made by Fasco. It’s pretty cheap and they are out of south Florida. It’s made for what your trying to do with it and makes a huge difference.
Definitely, if you could make the old twin turbo setup work it would be gnarly! plus you can balance the boat so you're not riding low in the water. You could probably do the same with the jet boat! You really need to get that jet boat leveled out and riding a little lower in the rear so you aren't fighting drag. Drag squares with speed so reduce drag!
Definitely don't got to worry about missing third gear. That's awesome air boat. Next K series a Ridding lawnmower for tractor pulling or hover craft but they cost to much.
The k series pulling mower idea is something I feel like we need. Grind hard plumbing did a 2jz mower and a rotary powered drift trike. K series tractor could make an awesome colab video, race a k series lawn mower against a 2jz lawnmower 😂
I really think you need a front mount on the motor with the prop being mounted higher up on the adapter part it's going to put Pitch down on the front of the motor trying to push the whole front end of the motor down
Before you weld up the engine mount's permanently you might want to make them adjustable! Make the rear engine mounts pivotal/hinged and the front mount's adjustable height wise on blocks with multiple hole "settings" that way you can change the prop to transom angle easily to help get the boat into a neutral trim under load while testing it. The overall mounting height of the engine to the bottom of the hull is key as well. Ask you're airboat guys as there's a rule of thumb on how deep the tips of the blade's should be past the top of the transom. Can't wait to see Skippy's 1st voyage! Show less Reply
Literally thee most Florida thing ever. You guys have officially become Floridians. ((Edit)) Nevermind, watching Wyatt grab the propeller and twist it on a ready to run airboat, puts them back in training to be Floridians. Dont do that Wyatt or anyone ......EVER!!!!!
You can hand prop start airboats just like planes. It takes a few rotations to get to speed even if it catches, so you are fine. The worst that can happen is detonation spinning the prop backwards and it hits the back of your hand, hurts like hell! Airboats are actually safer than most planes as you can't get your clothing sucked in, because you're on the other side starting it.
@@ionstorm66 Thats all well and good, but with a brother in Florida ER and a very simple Google search, you can see first hand that you obviously don't do much around airboats.
@@budddove6480 find me someone getting hurt hand propping one. It's not any more dangerous than walking near it running. Same with planes, pilots get hit by props just as often on electric start planes.
I remember Ryan from the engine shop, and he has been around a lot lately. I think I remember you saying something about hiring someone new, but I am not sure if we ever got a proper introduction.
If no one told u guys before, please be very careful with this thing. Make sure how ever the blades are secured is checked frequently and never turn the blades over or go anywhere near em when someones in or around the boat.
I wouldn't be standing in the "plane of rotation" either. If something comes apart it's likely to go straight out from that and standing there filming at the side like that was WAY sketch!
It's not moving because of the engine's pitch angle. It's just digging the nose under power. You need to lift the rear of the engine up so that it has between 3 to 6 degrees of upthrust. You can keep throwing power at it and it will dig the nose harder and not move. In the water, it will dig or tail wobble without proper upthrust. I'm pretty sure Kyle even mentioned it in the video.
Nuts!!!!! I thought seeing those guys put them Turboed Lsx454s on them Airboats was Nuts but wait till you roll up in a Honda Powered Airboat cranking 1000hp out lmaooo. I'm ready to see this on the water!
All though I love big turbos as much as the next guy. Sometimes it's not just about the size of the turbo, but the performance behind it. A small turbo that spools quick would also be dope
@@wildkev1010 Dude theres a heap of lag in the controls anyway, its an extra second max over the prop spinup & only from a stop, its always under huge load, and airboats very much rely on power.
All jokes aside I think you should have a cover for protection especially if you going to turbo charge it... so if a rod goes through the block you can atleast minimize the rod or other engine debris from going into you back or the back of your head.... also it will be a place to keep the ecu dry as well
Watch that hull in the deep water looks like she might bee ill handling in deep water, she will run great in the skinny stuff and dry ground . I am interested in how the automotive 4 banger works. What belt drive are you using?
Nice, I run a fiberglass nighthawk hull but different water here in Nebraska 😊. Used to have a 14’ 1984 panther aluminum hull and it was a blast to drive.
Hey guys I have a few friends with airboats please be careful That prop is nothing to play with you could lose an arm in a second make sure your cage is stable and keep debris out of the prop it becomes a missile and can kill somebody Love what you guys are doing keep it going
I'm no airboat expert, but I do fly RC airplanes...It looks like it has a problem that can effect planes that have the motor mounted above the wing, that of pushing the nose down. Since you don't have the motor mounts done yet, making ones that can adjust the pitch of the prop a few degrees fore/aft might be well worth the time needed to do it. You don't want it to slam the nose into the water when you go full throttle...not only will that waste energy, it might even cause it to take on water.
I think some trim tabs in the rear can help but looking the shape of the hull shure the best thing is make the rear part a little big longer and move everything backwards 🔥💪
I use those angle finders in the wood shop, you have to calibrate the tool to the waterline of the boat to get an accurate reading. Because you need a 12° pitch on the props based on where the water level is. So your 12° pitch that you put on there will change when it goes into water. Maybe im wrong?
Dont you still need a radiator and all to cool the thing even though theres a giant fan pulling air across the motor..? Figured unless its a purpose built air cooled motor like some vw’s were back in the day then theyd need a watering system tl keep internals cool….
I seriously can't wait, with a bit of angle from engine and weight off the fuel tank I think it will move n/a, just needs a bit of balancing the last engine probably weight 4 k series
The old mr2 twin turbo setup needs to be on the airboat
oh i 100% agree
That’s genius
Agreed!
I second this…..
Omg yes
A lot of airboats don't want to move across dry ground until you like floor it and work the rudders back and forth. That loosens up the contact with the ground so that it can start moving.
Yeah I kept thinking, “just get the hose out, dummies!” It’s almost like they’ve never done a burnout before…😂😂
Agree
Static vs dynamic friction, physics 101
My airboat has a supercharged LS3 pushing 700 HP it has no trouble moving on dry ground
@@bustinyanutz4195 😂😂
How cool was that, Skippy lives.....!!! Now that the engine is "kind of" in, you should stick it back into the pool to look at the sitting weight distribution, empty vs passenger/driver loaded & before you mount the gas tank Ect... Also before you weld up the engine mount's permanently you might want to make them adjustable! Make the rear engine mounts pivotal/hinged and the front mount's adjustable height wise on blocks with multiple hole "settings" that way you can change the prop to transom angle easily to help get the boat into a neutral trim under load while testing it. The overall mounting height of the engine to the bottom of the hull is key as well. Ask you're airboat guys as there's a rule of thumb on how deep the tips of the blade's should be past the top of the transom. Can't wait to see Skippy's 1st voyage!
Kyle,
It looks as though the main engine/seat rail is parallel to the main plaining hull part while the actual engine has down thrust when it needs about 2 degrees of up thrust. Ask your AirBoat Boiz up your way for some clarification. I am the original Florida Man, been here my whole life. Boats, Buggys and Mud was my thing in the 80's!
never give in, never give up
I dont know much about Greg but he seems like a legend
He ripped AF!
I thought he was Brent at first
“It’s sketchy cause it’s held with C-Clamps “ Wyatt
“It’s almost there guys were so close “ Kyle
😂😂😂
Exactly 😆
couple welds and a throttle cable, done
The duality of man
Cracked up on that one 😂
Iv never seen Wyatt so Excited.... Keep it up Kyle. You guys are so fun. Never stop
When he did his little shimmy wiggle when the race truck first fired up might've been a bit more, lol
It might be nice to have an adjustable engine angle setup. Depending on the weight distribution and type of surface you are driving on, you could adjust the angle for best performance!
Floating u-joint coupled to a gimbal-housed engine cage.....and a dry-sump...
I'm spitballing here, but I am intrigued.
Before you weld up the engine mount's permanently you might want to make them adjustable! Make the rear engine mounts pivotal/hinged and the front mount's adjustable height wise on blocks with multiple hole "settings" that way you can change the prop to transom angle easily to help get the boat into a neutral trim under load while testing it. The overall mounting height of the engine to the bottom of the hull is key as well. Ask you're airboat guys as there's a rule of thumb on how deep the tips of the blade's should be past the top of the transom. Can't wait to see Skippy's 1st voyage!
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@@Danger-Dave When you compare different builds it is amazing to see how much of an impact small adjustments can make. With the same engine, prop and hull you can still have completely different acceleration and top speeds based on the engine/prop mounting height and angle. Reaching out to some of these airboat pros would be very beneficial.
Is that something high-end airboats have? I've always been interested in airboats but the only knowledge I have on them is basically it's a John boat with a airplane propeller in the back.
I was thinking exactly the same thing, like manually adjustable trim tabs on a normal boat, or if you want to get real fancy a hydraulic trim set-up.
Thus put a big smile on my face. Loving the projects. You all are awesome!
Definitely needs the mr2 twin turbo kit on it
That would be so sick on a better hull
Kyle and Wyatt y'all rock! Love the airboat! Peace
Lil dude in the back wasn't trying to get sucked in 😂 my boy playing it safe behind the jet boat lol
You should add a pitch control flap so you can raise or lower the nose as it moves forwards..you dont want it nose diving into the water. You could also add ski's or runners to reduce friction on land raising the belly up off an inch.
Just a bit of advice. I wouldn't ever stand on either side of the cage while it's running. If a prop comes apart the pieces go straight out either side of the cage, or out the top or the bottom of the boat. I've seen props come apart and it is quick and violent, and the pieces go through whatever they hit. The last one I saw come apart sent the largest piece straight through the boat hull cutting about a foot and a-half long hole through it about 3 inches wide, which sank the boat in about 8ft of water. And other smaller pieces from it went through the cage. They can be very dangerous.
So much this, never stand parallel to a spinning prop/turbine. Only takes a bit of debris or fatigue to turn it into a bomb. Was terrifying seeing them just hang next to the prop.
@@mycosys When he walked up straight parallel to the prop videoing it, I was talking to my laptop. lol. I know they're new props, but that doesn't really matter, anything can fail. But it is best to make it a habit to never stand parallel to the prop while it's running.
There is a bottom epoxy paint called super slick 2000 made by Fasco. It’s pretty cheap and they are out of south Florida. It’s made for what your trying to do with it and makes a huge difference.
I've heard of derf tuned.. never heard of dwerf tuned.
Definitely, if you could make the old twin turbo setup work it would be gnarly! plus you can balance the boat so you're not riding low in the water. You could probably do the same with the jet boat! You really need to get that jet boat leveled out and riding a little lower in the rear so you aren't fighting drag. Drag squares with speed so reduce drag!
I find myself grinning watching your videos. Cool shit guys! I'm 46 years old and love this. Keep it up!!
No turning back these Boiz are 💯% Florida Men
Jesus Christ. That thing is nuts. Boat is worth 50 bucks and then putting all that crazy stuff on there. Love it.
Gonna suck ol' mini-me clean in to the props if you're not careful
Love that U guys R always going out an giving it all original. Awesome work 👍
WE NEED BOOSTED BOIZ BASS FISHING. You're in Florida, some of the best bass fishing in the country
Twin turbo set up is prefect for it all the room
Definitely don't got to worry about missing third gear. That's awesome air boat. Next K series a Ridding lawnmower for tractor pulling or hover craft but they cost to much.
He will never live that third gear down
@@bmxpro273 nope because it happens to me all the time lol typical Honda transmissions
The k series pulling mower idea is something I feel like we need. Grind hard plumbing did a 2jz mower and a rotary powered drift trike. K series tractor could make an awesome colab video, race a k series lawn mower against a 2jz lawnmower 😂
I really think you need a front mount on the motor with the prop being mounted higher up on the adapter part it's going to put Pitch down on the front of the motor trying to push the whole front end of the motor down
Before you weld up the engine mount's permanently you might want to make them adjustable! Make the rear engine mounts pivotal/hinged and the front mount's adjustable height wise on blocks with multiple hole "settings" that way you can change the prop to transom angle easily to help get the boat into a neutral trim under load while testing it. The overall mounting height of the engine to the bottom of the hull is key as well. Ask you're airboat guys as there's a rule of thumb on how deep the tips of the blade's should be past the top of the transom. Can't wait to see Skippy's 1st voyage!
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Literally thee most Florida thing ever. You guys have officially become Floridians.
((Edit)) Nevermind, watching Wyatt grab the propeller and twist it on a ready to run airboat, puts them back in training to be Floridians. Dont do that Wyatt or anyone ......EVER!!!!!
If ecu off it’s not going to have fuel pump/injectors/coil packs on
You can hand prop start airboats just like planes. It takes a few rotations to get to speed even if it catches, so you are fine. The worst that can happen is detonation spinning the prop backwards and it hits the back of your hand, hurts like hell! Airboats are actually safer than most planes as you can't get your clothing sucked in, because you're on the other side starting it.
@@ionstorm66 Thats all well and good, but with a brother in Florida ER and a very simple Google search, you can see first hand that you obviously don't do much around airboats.
@@budddove6480 find me someone getting hurt hand propping one. It's not any more dangerous than walking near it running. Same with planes, pilots get hit by props just as often on electric start planes.
@bUd D Dove power is off it will never start no Mayer how hard you try...
You guys are so smart. Look what you can do when you apply yourself!
I remember Ryan from the engine shop, and he has been around a lot lately. I think I remember you saying something about hiring someone new, but I am not sure if we ever got a proper introduction.
A Frank's red hot shirt, but it's Kyle's k swap... he puts that shit on everything 🤣
How the HELL did i miss this,lol, LETS GOOOOOOO🌏👾👽👍 Tha Flordia MAN, i see that Firebird in backgroung
If no one told u guys before, please be very careful with this thing. Make sure how ever the blades are secured is checked frequently and never turn the blades over or go anywhere near em when someones in or around the boat.
I wouldn't be standing in the "plane of rotation" either. If something comes apart it's likely to go straight out from that and standing there filming at the side like that was WAY sketch!
Florida swamps bout to hear that VTEC 😱
A lot of guys run soap sprayers when on the ground. Helps slick up that poly.
It's not moving because of the engine's pitch angle. It's just digging the nose under power. You need to lift the rear of the engine up so that it has between 3 to 6 degrees of upthrust. You can keep throwing power at it and it will dig the nose harder and not move. In the water, it will dig or tail wobble without proper upthrust. I'm pretty sure Kyle even mentioned it in the video.
Nuts!!!!! I thought seeing those guys put them Turboed Lsx454s on them Airboats was Nuts but wait till you roll up in a Honda Powered Airboat cranking 1000hp out lmaooo. I'm ready to see this on the water!
All though I love big turbos as much as the next guy. Sometimes it's not just about the size of the turbo, but the performance behind it. A small turbo that spools quick would also be dope
it will be at full blast most of the time, a big turbo and plenum would be fine. Its a boat, they dont do much part throttle
@@mycosys But they do a lot of stopping and starting. I would rather have more pep then having more power at full throttle lol
@@wildkev1010 Dude theres a heap of lag in the controls anyway, its an extra second max over the prop spinup & only from a stop, its always under huge load, and airboats very much rely on power.
The Airboat is going to be a great build by the time you get it finished.
All jokes aside I think you should have a cover for protection especially if you going to turbo charge it... so if a rod goes through the block you can atleast minimize the rod or other engine debris from going into you back or the back of your head.... also it will be a place to keep the ecu dry as well
Kyle really took "k-swap everything" to heart 😂
“Have to make those wires longer “ -kyle
“Nahh their they hanger “ -Wyatt
The little guy gets me every time🤣🤣
K series the world :) Next step is surely a K swapped Corvette or Crown Vic? gotta put Cleetus in his place :P
Watch that hull in the deep water looks like she might bee ill handling in deep water, she will run great in the skinny stuff and dry ground . I am interested in how the automotive 4 banger works. What belt drive are you using?
Greg " Big Guns " the tuner!
Don't forget about the small leaks that you found and don't forget to put a electric trolling motor and paddles incase of a blow up
Greg (mini me) look's so happy....good stuff!!
Nice, I run a fiberglass nighthawk hull but different water here in Nebraska 😊. Used to have a 14’ 1984 panther aluminum hull and it was a blast to drive.
3:50 Wyatt & Kyle are such Florida men know! 😅
Pretty impressive guys, job well done. I can’t wait to see what she runs like once you get Skippy set up properly.👍👍🇨🇦
"it might have a vacuum leak"...me screaming at the computer "yeah, that huge one on the intake manifold!"
So crazy I love it !!!
Hey guys I have a few friends with airboats please be careful That prop is nothing to play with you could lose an arm in a second make sure your cage is stable and keep debris out of the prop it becomes a missile and can kill somebody Love what you guys are doing keep it going
And never stand parallel to a spinning prop/turbine
That k24 intake is perfect for the low end TQ that thing will need!
I'm no airboat expert, but I do fly RC airplanes...It looks like it has a problem that can effect planes that have the motor mounted above the wing, that of pushing the nose down. Since you don't have the motor mounts done yet, making ones that can adjust the pitch of the prop a few degrees fore/aft might be well worth the time needed to do it. You don't want it to slam the nose into the water when you go full throttle...not only will that waste energy, it might even cause it to take on water.
theoretically.. this is an awesome project
Who’s the little guy ?! 😂 that’s awesome my boys on the laptop
I think some trim tabs in the rear can help but looking the shape of the hull shure the best thing is make the rear part a little big longer and move everything backwards 🔥💪
And the seats and engine far back af
Is it just me or does Greg look like Blind Fury while sitting in front of the boat? 😂
Lol ayyyy yea
@@zethloveless7238 right!?
@@Killmode29 ye he was just missing the beer and bars 🤣
Air boat and a little person? Now all you need is a guest appearance from kidd rock
You know In a perfect world this channel is named best money spent in central Florida
This looks like a good home for the twin turbo setup
Skippy will be heading to taco bell in the next episode lol. Let's go boiz
Duuuuuude that sounded so sick
Skippy is alive. 💪🏻🇳🇱
Kyle said "thrust." BB Madness.
Could be a K series shop fan too on those hot days
The happiest faces = some rad shit
ok ok OK. A
“Watch as we K-Swap EVERYTHING we own”
Series needs to start (;
I’d love to see ole Razzle Dazzle ripping in the Florida swamps
It would do terrible
@@ShrimpDaddys You sir is what we like to call HATER
@@dank7376 naw it would though
Literally the dopest weed whacking Florida machine everr
You running that better starter on the air boat ??
A little WMI and possibly a supercharger could be an interesting build variation.
At 5.29 into the video here comes the new DRAG BOAT.🤣.
Nice job!
Hot summer days can cool down shop with lil start up lol
Y’all are true Florida men now
Y'all are moving on these videos. Did y'all K swap your camera?
Pretty sick!!! K swap the world!
wow the old hondatas, which cars have been powered from that ecu?🤣
8:22 was not expecting that lmao
“Nah the wires are the hanger” 🤣👏🏻
This is my favorite out of all the builds... Somehow....
Still needs a cooling system right?
dont go blowing that little dude away LMAO
that one jackass episode where they blew weeman with a air boat and a parachute on his back LOL
Someone looks at it and says "does it even run?" "You damn Skippy!"
I use those angle finders in the wood shop, you have to calibrate the tool to the waterline of the boat to get an accurate reading. Because you need a 12° pitch on the props based on where the water level is. So your 12° pitch that you put on there will change when it goes into water. Maybe im wrong?
The water line won't change the pitch of the props.
@@charleshenshaw9099 how it sits in the water will though
@Charles Henshaw so the pitch is not relative to the water?
@trey menchaca you guys are confusing blade pitch and the angle of the prop in relation to the Hull, the blade pitch won't change.
@@garyhowe88 Yeah you are right. The angle of whole prop unit seems slightly off because it keeps nose diving
Who's gear reduction are you guys using on this swap? Thanks Rick
Wife complains about my hurricane fan in front of the bed. I need that thing!!
Hell yea “SKIPPY” is always better than “JIF” !!
Is it sketchy? "Damn Skippy."
How fast will it go? "Damn, Skippy!"
Dont you still need a radiator and all to cool the thing even though theres a giant fan pulling air across the motor..? Figured unless its a purpose built air cooled motor like some vw’s were back in the day then theyd need a watering system tl keep internals cool….
Yeah you still have to run a radiator on a liquid cooled engine on a airboat, they just haven't made it that far yet
I agree with the engine being so loaded all the time you should run the 35/82!!
I would leave the turbo on as a muffler 😂 and for spoolly sounds then hook up after you work the bugs out
Kyle you need to put the old twin turbo setup on the airboat that was on the mr2. Lol
You forgot to yell “Clear Prop!” On startup really missed a golden opportunity on that one 😂
can't wait to see lil skippy on water!
Finally. I want to see a 2jz airboat now
I seriously can't wait, with a bit of angle from engine and weight off the fuel tank I think it will move n/a, just needs a bit of balancing the last engine probably weight 4 k series
Needa lay sum quick slick on the bottom of the boat
You are now Florida Swamp Men!