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@Soknik01 18 күн бұрын
If that GoPro comes off someone's going to be missing teeth, or worse.
@rangefreewords Ай бұрын
That Baja runs smooth! Can't wait til' you make the small changes... should be a lot of fun to ski and tube behind!
@GregDoke 3 ай бұрын
I like your video, couple questions: 1. What lake is that and where is it located?, and 2. How'd you get the MPH on the video?
@thehillbillyhierarchy 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the compliment! This was on center lake in Michigan Center, Michigan. On gopro 8 (i think) and newer, you can enable GPS data. I'm sure there are easier ways to do it, but from there i upload my footage to the gopro quick app and you can add the GPS speedo. They have a few other things like G meter you can add too.
@angfrank7132 3 ай бұрын
Omg this looks like so much fun!
@thehillbillyhierarchy 3 ай бұрын
It is! Does that mean you're riding along w the wildman himself next time?
@mikewright3467 3 ай бұрын
I love the cut scene to the previous trip and the tailgate is flying behind me 😂
@thehillbillyhierarchy 3 ай бұрын
You're always good for some youtube flashbacks 😃
@EricaBarski-f6q 3 ай бұрын
Cheers, Dada
@thehillbillyhierarchy 3 ай бұрын
Cheers, Mama
@patrickmcnabb3524 5 ай бұрын
Great part 2, inspiration for when I start my '85 Baja. Picking it up tomorrow for the auction I was able to win it from.
@thehillbillyhierarchy 5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Look forward to hearing about your '85.
@patrickmcnabb3524 5 ай бұрын
You sort this and find anything for part 2? I just picked up a 1985 Baja, has a 170 mercruiser in it. Seems mostly cosmetic but about to take on the project.
@thehillbillyhierarchy 5 ай бұрын
Yessir, i made a part 2. You can go to my channel and check it out. Might have a part 3 too, not sure yet though. 170 mercruiser must be the big 4 cylinder, right? Sounds like your boat is water ready at least! Good luck on your project!
@patrickmcnabb3524 5 ай бұрын
@thehillbillyhierarchy yes it has the big block, only a 18.5 footer too. I will check out part 2 of your video.
@thehillbillyhierarchy 5 ай бұрын
Do you plan on doing a video for your boat? I'll subscribe to ya if you do.
@patrickmcnabb3524 5 ай бұрын
Why not, I'm always for learning and why not trying to help others!
@Publicdefender77 5 ай бұрын
Sweet old ride. Brings back memories
@willbart1236 5 ай бұрын
I grew up in l south Florida in the 1980s. Every coke dealer had a Baja or a scarab.
@thehillbillyhierarchy 5 ай бұрын
Gotta love boats from the 80's!
@mr.sampson7687 5 ай бұрын
I have baja 220 sport with sbc and alpha I have got best of 5900😊oorpm @69mph
@thehillbillyhierarchy 5 ай бұрын
5900 rpm! what's all done to the motor?
@warrengee-f9l 5 ай бұрын
had an 87 240 Sport ... 454 Bravo ... Wild ride ... 70 MPH all day
@thehillbillyhierarchy 5 ай бұрын
that is a fast boat!
@kaptkirksphotographyfishing 5 ай бұрын
I think smaller prop would help as you have it floored and not going to top rpm as fast as it should . Also check throttle linkage to make sure you have wot with engine off .
@thehillbillyhierarchy 5 ай бұрын
I believe you're right. I have a 20p that needs a new hub (old style) that i might play with. I'm still burning through gas that is who knows how old and each time i take it out it gains a few MPH. I'm gonna keep tinkering before i make a prop change. throttle is definitely WOT tho!
@madmanmechanic8847 5 ай бұрын
I am in the process of restoring a 85 Scarab I got into a hut rut quit doing much people here are really cold and dont just want to be left alone . I have no freinds and I am very isolated I just got tired of going out alone . So I parked the poor thing in the weeds and let er rot in the weeds since 2014 I pulled my head out of my ass and decided this year to restore it. Some a hole painted the block mint green and left the heads unpainted and they were rusty . I had buddy come over with a service truck and yank the motor out for me I tore it down I have been two months rebuilding the engine took the heads had them checked out had all bent valves on the intakes . I have no clue how it even ran as good as it did. I got just about 50 out of it and I am at 5000 feet . I am now on the finished touches on this engine I hope. I had to convert it over to and external oil filter that job sucked but I got the factory Mercruiser kit and the a hole that put the engine in before me put in a auto dip stick and smashed it between the exhaust and the head . I had to find a Merc dip stick ordered one it was the wrong one I finally found one o Ebay bought it and it was the wrong one. I had to take a torch and heat the tube up and twist it and bend it to get it to clear the manifold it sucked I lucked out and finally got it . Nothing has gone right been working for weeks no days off I am exhausted I want this in the water before winter hits , The restoration is going on my You Tube channel eventually. My dream is to get the boat done if it doesnt blow up and my truck restored and go to Cored a lane Idaho sorry spelled that wrong but I want to take my truck and my boat up there and go camping and boating I have never been there . I am in my late 60s and this is a major bucket list . Please cross your finger for me I want this so bad I can taste it, I love your boat you should keep it job well done ! I feel your pain I repair boats for a living thanks for the videos really enjoyed it
@thehillbillyhierarchy 5 ай бұрын
I got my fingers crossed for ya, sounds like you're close! I'll sub to your youtube and ill be looking for that scarab! If it was easy, everyone would be restoring boats. good luck!
@madmanmechanic8847 5 ай бұрын
@@thehillbillyhierarchy Hey sorry for the late reply never got a notice you replied . Thank you so much I really appreciate the support man. I just subscribed to you channel . Love the build man great job keep that ole girl they dont make em like that any more I would upgrade to through hull exhaust that would be fin sick especially on a Baja get out on the lake and blow your ear drums out hell yeah
@roberthumphries6085 5 ай бұрын
That’s it ? Had 93 chapperalle 4.3 4 bll 54 mph
@thehillbillyhierarchy 5 ай бұрын
You 4.3 guys all sound the same :D It is a starting point for a boat that hasn't been running in a long time. I have a lot more RPM to use...gotta keep tinkering w it!
@yoster77 5 ай бұрын
@7:00 could just be an odd vibration but I feel like I can hear ujoint knock
@thehillbillyhierarchy 5 ай бұрын
I do hear the noise you're talking about. The u-joint is tight but I'm wondering if its the gimbal making noise. Or maybe it is the vibration from the camera but the bellow got a tear in it somehow so I'm wondering if that noise is from the bellow being filled up with water. I'm not sure, but i have a new bellow and gimbal I'm throwing in and it should be back in the water soon!
@johntaylor2306 5 ай бұрын
I just bout a 1987 four winns 190. 350 ci 260 mercruiser with an alpha 1. Had to pull the motor and do the coupler, new impeller and prop. put it in the water, and the damn thing was taking on water through the exhaust seal .Had to pull the motor and outdrive again. Doing the exhaust seal and gimbal bearing. Hopefully, I can take it out next weekend!
@thehillbillyhierarchy 5 ай бұрын
If I've learned anything, its that there is always something to replace on the alpha outdrives :D. Sounds like you're really close though, best of luck to ya!
@rumnboats7612 5 ай бұрын
The trying not to smile too big at the start says it all.
@thehillbillyhierarchy 5 ай бұрын
You know it!
@zacksrandomprojects9698 6 ай бұрын
I wouldnt wanna be sitting in the back when the engine grenades itself
@thehillbillyhierarchy 5 ай бұрын
Just sitting back there without ear muffs is bad enough 😄
@zacksrandomprojects9698 5 ай бұрын
@@thehillbillyhierarchy lol I bet!
@bigjohn2810 6 ай бұрын
Tingles between the legs
@mdelano 6 ай бұрын
You might pull the outdrive off and turn the engine over. I've seen outdrives lock up from lack of lubrication.
@thehillbillyhierarchy 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the tip! That is exactly what i end up trying. Don't wanna spoil the surprise for you but i have part 2 coming in the next week or two.
@natecampbell9235 6 ай бұрын
Looks like yall had a great time looking forward to taking my kids there this fall
@thehillbillyhierarchy 6 ай бұрын
We absolutely did! Wish i could've gotten more footage but its tough when ya bring a kid along. You guys will have a great time!
@mikelawson805 6 ай бұрын
is that a 1710 2deg split cav plate? Drag model or family Ski?
@mikewright4678 7 ай бұрын
Sounds really good! I like Vinnys cameo!
@thehillbillyhierarchy 7 ай бұрын
You know he is my little helper!
@AshtonGriffith-us7zv 7 ай бұрын
Hey I seen you at michigan center lake
@thehillbillyhierarchy 7 ай бұрын
Yes, you probably did! next time come say "hi"
@ctobias1984 8 ай бұрын
This was awesome!
@thehillbillyhierarchy 7 ай бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed!
@pattikonopka2380 10 ай бұрын
Looks like a good time, dads!! 🤩
@thehillbillyhierarchy 10 ай бұрын
We had a great time! Vinny turned into a Florida boy real quick.
@allendabold5611 11 ай бұрын
you just got to love the sound of a Big Bad V8
@westoncyranoski2419 Жыл бұрын
Ledgend has it if you stand behind larrys motor (klotz guy) you could possibly loose a limb or be cut in half by water coming from his tell tale / water outlet. lol
@thehillbillyhierarchy Жыл бұрын
🤣Larry's got a strong stream!
@YoureGonnaNeedABiggerBoat Жыл бұрын
I was wrong we actually have that boat and two shorts
@thehillbillyhierarchy Жыл бұрын
Ay i just checked them out, nice footage! thanks for reaching out. Added you as a friend, maybe ill get to talk to ya at the events next year.
@YoureGonnaNeedABiggerBoat Жыл бұрын
And that's marvin and the checkmate from Pentwater Mi.
@YoureGonnaNeedABiggerBoat Жыл бұрын
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@YoureGonnaNeedABiggerBoat Жыл бұрын
We caught you guys on our channel
@westoncyranoski2419 Жыл бұрын
Sweet video you got a few vids of my black white red yellow and orange stv pro comp mod VP the speeds I was running was 90.3 mph with that propeller. Hopefully you guys come back next year!!!sweet ride your boat is awesome! Hopefully more drag racing next year!
@thehillbillyhierarchy Жыл бұрын
90.3 mph is cooking! glad you enjoyed the video, loved seeing your boat run! I think i have one more video to make of fly bys and start ups so you might see you and your boat a little more in the next one. We will definitely be there next year and i'd love to see some more drag racing. Thanks for the comment!
@westoncyranoski2419 Жыл бұрын
I'll be faster next year I'm repowering with a mercury 2.5 245 hp (carb) race motor it'll be in the triple digits then easily
@lakelifeandbeyond Жыл бұрын
I love these jet boats!
@thehillbillyhierarchy Жыл бұрын
I cant decide if i like the jets, v-drives, i/o's, or outboards best!
@lakelifeandbeyond Жыл бұрын
@@thehillbillyhierarchy there is one by me fairly priced under $4k. I’m thinking about getting it if the hull is in good shape.
@thehillbillyhierarchy Жыл бұрын
@@lakelifeandbeyond They're the slowest of the bunch but I'd be tempted by it too! It's not how fast you go, its how good you look doing it 😃.
@lakelifeandbeyond Жыл бұрын
@@thehillbillyhierarchy I gave one a run for its money on my Seadoo GTR 230. I did about 64 mph and he was way back behind me. I was like no way that boat is that slow. Lol
@thehillbillyhierarchy Жыл бұрын
🤣@@lakelifeandbeyond oh they are but everyone that has one will tell ya they're 100 mph boats lmao.
@mikewright4678 Жыл бұрын
Awesome footage. That looks like alot of fun
@charleswebb642 Жыл бұрын
great job Marv
@chrisguerra355 Жыл бұрын
Is that water vapor?
@thehillbillyhierarchy Жыл бұрын
yessir!
@johnl8406 Жыл бұрын
What gear and prop are being used? Current set up in that boat is for skiing from the factory. To get it to really take a set the motor needs to move further towards to bow. About 36-37 inches off the transom.
@thehillbillyhierarchy Жыл бұрын
Still the factory 1:1 gear. I dont remember the pitch of the prop but its a 2 blade, its the right go-fast prop. I know Ken is considering a re-gear in the future, its plenty fast as is imo lol. I know a lot of people move the engine forward but it is cool to see a Sanger that still has the rear seats!
@67polara Жыл бұрын
Crazy old guy !! I'm 60 and I doubt I could run that fast on the water !!
@thehillbillyhierarchy Жыл бұрын
Right? Ken is a badass!
@davidh.holmes1379 Жыл бұрын
God i miss this! in the driveway pissing off most the neighbors! lol and smell of race gas or alchohol!!!
@davidh.holmes1379 Жыл бұрын
a GREAT friend i lost in 2005 introduced me too narrowed rear end drag car on nitrous! wow to few years later alchohol injected jet boat! lol he built then sunk a blown V drive and was lucky too survive. i got crotch rockets but a fast , loud boat is coming. lol toys will have issues but this is a nice boat Sir!!! Love for speed too from Arkansas!
@thehillbillyhierarchy Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about your friend. I'm sure he'll be looking down on you when you get your hot boat! Thanks for the comment.
@MrWoodshoes Жыл бұрын
When you hit WOT, does the engine hit the rev limiter ?
@thehillbillyhierarchy Жыл бұрын
It does not hit the limiter but its way up their in the RPM. I think if we get a good run it could hit the limiter on the big end. I do think that Ken is considering a re-gear at some point.
@thehillbillyhierarchy Жыл бұрын
Did y'all like the gauges? We have an "old guys" hot boat meet on July 28th. Please subscribe if you'd like to see some more hot boats! Thanks for watching!
@westcoastwaterman Жыл бұрын
Does the dude know how to drive the fucking thing geez
@raeanker3078 Жыл бұрын
I smiled throughout that whole video.
@thehillbillyhierarchy Жыл бұрын
These are the best comments, thanks for that!
@raeanker3078 Жыл бұрын
No worries mate, it’s true, that Big Block sings, especially through headphones turned up full noise. Cheers from Mudjimba beach Queensland Australia.
@cliffbeckwith4019 Жыл бұрын
Typical Sanger flatty that won't take a set, and a driver who doesn't know how to drive it. Pitiful!
@gunube Жыл бұрын
...because only a hillbilly would water vaporize the garage full of tools? 👍
@thehillbillyhierarchy Жыл бұрын
Believe it or not, the garage is still standing and the tools still work :)
@lizliz7075 Жыл бұрын
Lad's haven't you seen a big block backfire and flame on. Happened to me. Please put airfilters on your beast before you test fire it. Fires on boats end in tears. My neighbours had a fuel fire on a ski boat and he had to throw his twin girls into the water at age 5. They still have scars. Their dad was burnt too getting them out. The fire started from open carbies im cold motor. Be safe my friends enjoy the big block monster you built. So much better than out board hp that only the rich can afford. The merc600 v12 is $112,000 AUD. Love inboard v8's. Remember, God made rotories so fuckwit's wouldn't drive v8's Love your boat brother. :) Stay safe.
@thehillbillyhierarchy Жыл бұрын
Hard to make any carb adjustments with the scoop on! That is terrible to hear about your neighbors, glad to hear they survived. On my ski boat, i run the blower all the time. The bilge can fill up with fuel vapor and that is what the fire usually results from. hmmm...a rotary flat bottom? I think you're on to something! Thanks for the comment :)
@randalljames1 Жыл бұрын
Really miss my flatties but started racing and the MPH of the Kurtis 500 really blew away the flat... Only problem? Hydro made a crap lake boat (and dry headers)... Flat was super fun, Hydro super fast... Sounds like you have a fine power plant waiting to be tested... :) ya know it is going well when you look down and the plate is set two notches lower than usual and ya still flyn... hahahahah