$8,000 home built Jet Dinghy Testing

smitty builds his own Jet Dinghy for under $10,000, step by step instructions coming down the line for anyone keen to get into this awesome and exhilarating sport....

[@AussieMusicRocks]

Well done Smitty. Great little project you got there.

[@TheHiluxhunter]

hey really cool to see Smitty's project coming along i am the designer of the plans he built his hull from one of the cheapest most awesome ways to get into jet boating

[@gelatinejaap]

Great video and great editing too! I like this style.

[@DMF351]

Love your work Josh.

[@bnoogals]

Proberly just smittys huge beard blocking the intakes i recon.

[@yorkshireoutdoorsmen2746]

Only recently discovered your channel and finding it fascinating ! What a lovely environment for your children to grow up in. So many kids rely on mind numbing video games as pretty much their sole form of entertainment these days. Its wonderful to see children learning about the great outdoors. Very best regards from the UK

[@joshjamesnzbushman1722]

+Yorkshire Outdoorsman cheers mate

[@jaybenwilson1734]

josh james u have got the meanest videos cant wait for more yet to come.Keep it up

[@ontario_backwoods_beekeeping]

brother it sure was entertaining watching this lol the commentary is the best!

[@boonecountyautomotive3986]

That's really impressive that he built that it's somthing to take a hell of a lot of pride in

[@charlieandrews9287]

✋it quite amazing me how things grow your way. All to with put to gardens.👍

[@stacydurham5100]

I'm a millwhright..and been welding for 20 years..I love to come over and help.. I've built two jet boats out of old Sea-Doo parts old rebuilt aluminium boats..and ll worked well..good day mates..

[@isabellascapizzi]

From what I hear, Sounds like your hitting the rev limiter during take off and turns. It is a protection mechanism for the engine. When the jet civitates it allows the engine to rev too high

[@brittenv1000]

Just found your channel. Seen you over here in uk on tv! Cheers from hawkes bay

[@johnmontgomery8325]

Awesome 😎

[@raysplace6548]

This guy is funny as hell.. subbed.. East Coast, 'Murica....

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

Murica! Fuck yeah!!!!

[@raysplace6548]

@@joshjameskiwibushman Just had to resubscribe, for some reason.. KZbin messing with you?

[@ScottGiltrap]

Good stuff. Although I must say that you west coasters are a bit more flash and up-market than us guys from Wanganui. We did a similar thing quite a few years ago now. But we just got a crashed jet-ski and a 8 foot dingy. Then got the angle grinder cut the guts out of the jetski all in one hit, still attached to the bottom. Then cut a similar hole in the bottom of the dingy, a lot of epoxy and rivets and we were away laughing. The one your mate has looks like quite a flash harry job.

[@LandersWorkshop]

+Scott Giltrap - Backblocks Hunting I always thought the West-Coast folks were a bit more rough and tumble / hill billy types being on the opposite side of Christchurch?

[@officialWWM]

I'd love to see that!

[@smwizzz]

Nice ride. if you have to preasurize the tank you have another problem. That's what fuel pumps are for. That is probably running a Mikuni pump with a crank pulse. The pump could be failing or the hose could have a leak OR... my thoughts due to your comments... the intake design is in need of reconsideration. Intake design is huge. I've played with these for years... I have refined my designs for both holeshot and top end. It is pretty huge but make sure the fuel delivery is good. Think about adding a fuel preasure gauge and monitor it to prove it is good. If it is not then fix it, blowing in the fuel cell won't work and a lean condition WILL cost you an engine!!! Carb jetting is also key. Cheers... Happy Trails!!!

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

you got an email mate?

[@excelephant]

Lol, mate that is one of the most Kiwi videos I've ever seen and sums up a lot of what Aussies like me love about Kiwis like you guys. Subbed for sure, that is gold entertainment right there, and not a trace of wanky tryhards :D

[@LandersWorkshop]

I think it's a pressure issue as well. Without a metal fuel tank you'll not get the extra-pressure you need imho. Good video mate.

[@carmichaelmoritz8662]

i always wanted to build a jet boat , glad that i did not , i bought a big old yamaha jet ski and am very happy with it , its heavy so it handles great over waves and in the wind and goes fast enough for me

[@jackpow6845]

Nice vid

[@xxcauseofhellxx9929]

Mean bro good shit

[@chefgiovanni]

Cool video. NZ looks laid back and chill compared to the USA. Your greenhouse is very cool. The boat looks like fun. The option for helmets might come useful when the river is low. Cheers from across the pond.

[@jaydenjackson9598]

Cep up what your doing you are awesome I think your going to go fare in KZbin don't give up

[@murraya007able]

hey its a wearing and you buy stainless or plastic from ebay way cheaper than shops in nz,if its still misfiring check the pop off pressure settings in the carbs,if your still using the original fuel tap by pass that as they are common to blockup and cause issues,im assuming you already have cleaned the internal carb filters in each carb plus the one in the fuel tank pickup,also you had alot of water in the hull check you dont have an exhaust leak in the expansion chamber,the small welch plugs corrodes and water gets sprayed on the carbs and stator cover etc..lots of fun these small boats i built one about ten years ago still got it :)

[@themadnes4322]

love it : )

[@jacarson12]

That's so damn cool

[@snabbac]

keep up the vids

[@andrewallen4453]

look like fun..

[@supermonkeywtf09]

Would love to see some whitewater kayaking vida!

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

+Scanny will do

[@fishmanbettridge6933]

you are awesome

[@w.w.2restorations.vehicles698]

The person presenting a knife as a gift should offer a knife with a coin. The recipient promptly gives the coin back to the giver as a "payment" for the knife, thereby preserving their friendship (and fingers). Just an old tradition/superstition.

[@billporter846]

It's a birthday gift, you want them to pay for their birthday present.

[@brianmoore1820]

Lively!

[@andersonmorais2169]

a good life!!!

[@nickolasparkin2954]

your little son is soo cute

[@juliangoblekiwioutdoorsman3742]

Sick

[@AveksRS]

I didn't know that dogs would be sheep killers. Learnt something today.

[@LandersWorkshop]

0:31. It's a hairy bushman! LOL

[@stealthsoup5882]

Fucking 10 seconds in and I'm subbed. Hey bud, Cheers from Canada!

[@joshjamesnzbushman1722]

+stealth soup chur

[@youtubeman1ac173]

+Josh James “kiwi” NZ Bushman sure*

[@blyth963]

thats awesome good old new Zealand will not care

[@leonardvirtue5753]

Nice.😆 💪💪

[@b3n189]

what ya think of Alan's plastic boat? way of the future for small boats

[@michaelwross2000]

look at your spark plugs after a run. if they're dark and wet you're running rich if they are light brown you're fine. There's a cpl ways to get more power out of it. first you can lean out the fuel air screw on the carbs. I believe counter clockwise for leaner mixture and clockwise for a richer setting. the other thing you can do and most likely is the issue is lean out the carbs all together. on the needle that goes up with the slides there's internal settings on most. you just remove the top slide housing to access your need. there will be a circlip that allows you to make it run leaner. further down the circlip is the leaner it will be. take it down a notch on both carbs, take it for a run and check the spark plugs to make sure you're not running too lean. don't let the spark plug get anything lighter looking than a light tan color. something close to white will burn your pistons up. hope that works for you guys! I'd say you have plenty of fuel pressure, it's most likely running too rich. do you notice it goes through alot of gas, or foul plugs out alot?

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

cheers mate, we are onto all that stuff. We sold the boat so no worries now

[@TJ-vl2zl]

did u guys build the house and GREEN 🏠? .u guys did an awsum job... I'm a gardener in the US I was watching the jet boating until I saw your house and garden oh my goodness my wife would go crazy for your type of property.

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

yeah mate, its a work in progress

[@TJ-vl2zl]

Josh James Kiwi Bushman

[@TJ-vl2zl]

Josh James Kiwi Bushman well you are doing a great job sir... I'll be watching more of your vids.

[@LOAFofNAM]

put larger main jets in and bypass the accelerator pump.

[@612MAX]

idk if you ever figured it out but its was probably getting water from the jet shooting back into the exhaust

[@heroedits4091]

but great vid

[@nicktorea4017]

Bro can you get anymore kiwi? Your the epitome of a typical kiwi mate! Smitty is to.

[@tandf0714]

hey josh how much do you charge for your hunting trips i just told my wife that were i want to go for my 40th. shit bro been hooked on your videos since i seen you on discovery over here in oz bro your a crack up you make me home sick. im from the west coast of the north island whanganui. keep up the good work love it

[@cosmorobertlonguet-higgins491]

11:50 dat rev limiter tho

[@martyisabeliever]

can i come Live with your family?

[@obsessionoutdoorsnz]

Bring back smitty

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

ive tried, hes too busy to get out these days

[@K_R87]

Everybody knows a smitty, local drunk in my town we call him "shitty smitty" he's a good guy lol

[@prop1113]

Try raise the fuel level in the carbs by lifting the floats up in the fuel bowels, kinda sounds like it's starving for fuel. Also a good idea to get some fresh sparkplugs (make sure they are gapped right)and have a go at reading the plugs (plenty of info on this online) Cheers boys!

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

+KiwiXT cheers mate, turns out it was the new pistons, they were to long, Smitty installing a head gasket to lengthen the stroke, will make sure he sees this in case that doesnt work

[@lachiemccully9928]

+Josh James Kiwi Bushman hey josh nice video keep them up

[@prop1113]

Josh James Kiwi Bushman Sweet as! Glad he found the problem. Compression ratio must've been super high! I reckon he should try and get some avgas and give that a hoon.

[@rxsmiddy]

+KiwiXT hi mate, turns out pistons were too low putting the piston squish out of spec by .9mm, ive got it down with the lowest avalible gasket, but the head needs to be machined to bring it back into spec

[@prop1113]

+Smiddy Hey, thanks for the update. Atleast it's an easy fix... Can't wait to see it flat-out up a rapid!

[@MDC2020]

What was that you put in your tea at the end? Looked like peanut butter lol

[@nickc2708]

Check out this pumpkin, from my other garden.

[@yep3070]

Mean josh James

[@marek35]

what camera did you use for shooting this video?

[@haydenfugle4718]

You sure the tanks should have pressure? It's not a blocked or too smaller tank breather causing fuel shortage? Try running with fuel cap loose, love ya work mate keep it up!

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

+Hayden Fugle yeah, maybe the case, dont think so though as tanks were pressurized after 10 seconds of running

[@jbm8444]

nice life jackets.

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

yeah they are pretty good, dont know how long they last before you have to recharge them

[@jacksonfive197]

Ya vids are bloody awesome but isn't avo not good for dogs or cats... hope not ...but rock on u bloody kiwi awesome!!!

[@paulyb1399]

Smitty

[@danielbolt1675]

loled @ Isn't Halloween next year though? Fuuuck you're a hardcore bushman!

[@gil8132]

one good jet thats works

[@gusfarmer1423]

Not liking the idea of the aerial drops, however how about a side by side comparison of 1080 and alternative control methods in a number of different areas in NZ. Still going to be hard to present and get acknowledgement from the govt to change (to right wing)

[@rippinlip23]

Cool boat mate why did you choose to go short on boat length? Your DNA boat looks short to. You fish big sea thought 24' would be minimum. Cheers!

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

short river boat to get more places, sea boat is sponsored so I take what I can get in, would love a bigger boat! cheers

[@maritimespook]

its that Bulgarian Knife Sweet As or What ?

[@orchid92wateradventurecomp5]

SIR IN INDIA I MADE SAME JET BOAT ONLY $2200/-.

[@willliam1343]

Yeah! Probably made from mud and stones!

[@smorcr]

did u ever get the carbs running mint ? there is 3 systems inside a carb the idle the 1/4 to 3/4 and the wide open the idel ajst is the screw on the carb the wide open is the jet inside the bowl and the 1/4 to 3/4 is the deepth of the pin that goes up and down from the gas cable can show u a gd video if u need to know more

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

Yeah

[@simongowan9845]

Carb needs a tweek

[@yep3070]

Could you please do a rabbit hunting Video

[@javienharris7241]

Yo do a rabbit hunting vid

[@WarthDader74]

Leave those poor rabbits alone

[@benkatene4667]

ow mean smiddy

[@papaoldie2334]

lol josh I have the same shirt as ur son

[@concreteart101]

Rocket mass heater ...solve your not enough wood for the winter......

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

yeah mate, been thinking bout this for a while now...

[@tristanmaloney1012]

Saw one exactly the same as this one in whakatane today

[@calaniz9963]

You shouldn't have to create a pressure in the tank it should be neutral where your problem is is not drawing a vacuum to draw a Knouff fuel is the way I would go as far as fixing that

[@jaymasterflexify]

Exhaust power valves are dirty.

[@cheersmate6269]

cut the passionfruit vine right back and it will grow them

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

+Liam McGee cheers

[@brendanmorris7628]

I own the boat now. going mint as. rave valves needed cleaning and few other things. new impeller and wear ring. 👍

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

good shit mate, glad its going good. You got that for a bargain aye! Drop us a line if you make it over these ways. cheer

[@brendanmorris7628]

yea mate. plan to head you way at some stage when other boys get wee boats

[@toliveforthenow]

Mate you know anyone who runs a shuttle on that river?

[@southern_outdoorsnz1949]

Hey mate cool video I am now the owner of this boat , has ya mate got any build information on it ?

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

No sorry. He purchased the hull off a random. How's it going? If you need any work done on it, contact Scott from @wildwaterjet he's extremely knowledgeable on all things jetboat

[@southern_outdoorsnz1949]

@@joshjameskiwibushman sweet as will do as hes close to me and its going pretty good , have done a bit of work on it now just maintenance stuff and its sweet as ,very fun little boat that's for sure

[@GaiaKubaba]

We do make good knifes .......old tradishianal let mi intruce you to some masters

[@alexespanol1009]

Min 8:30 start

[@alexhirst7953]

hey josh wat stoney creek jacket / jersey were u wearing

[@rukaks]

Alex Hirst looks like the Big Dog to me bro

[@outbackhuntingnz425]

the samething happened to my chamois head

[@thekiwiadventurers7073]

wait is smittys birthday on the 31 of march?

[@francisformalhautmoon3704]

Happy as a pig in shit? What about: Leap shout,jump for joy. I got here before kilroy

[@xavierbears8446]

hi bro

[@anthonyg5952]

Hey Josh who do you recommend for knives?

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

Svord Knives mate

[@anthonyg5952]

+Josh James Kiwi Bushman I'll check them out, Thanks, btw your videos are awesome and you're great on Dual Survival

[@T_RexYT1]

Josh James Kiwi Bushman eddxvnm,

[@blyth963]

hi

[@carlosdanger4648]

What the fucks a life jacket

[@russrusselson2136]

Primo

[@ruebenbodymckenzie3099]

Do you still have your jetboat?

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

+Rueben Body Mckenzie nah, Blake sold the company to his partner and the other guy didnt want to make jetboats...

[@motofoxx1]

lol....carbs need re jetting

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

yep, thats exactly what it was mate. Do you rebuild engines? If so send me an email to [e-mail] Cheers

[@djmjr77]

It's cavetating... Need to direct more water to the impeller..

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

that wasnt our concern at that stage, worn impeller housing was the cause of the cavitation, but we were aware of that, cheers

[@MenCanNotBeWomen]

wear ring

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

Nah, wasn't the wear ring. Cheers

[@loreleiwhitcombe6371]

You want to see my terrno.

[@mylow400]

why not put a small fuel pump on it

[@nikeynv4135]

Kia ora

[@rhinomike59]

1 it's not a pressurized fuel system, it's a diaphragm fuel pump, if the tank is not vented to air the pumps can't pull fuel. 2 you are cavitating bad, you need to go with a smaller pitch impeller. You are very close.