GoPro Jetboat sinks again!

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Jetboating up the Tauherenikau River in New Zealand
Unfortunately we snapped our steering nozzle off, backing down a rapid, resulting in us trying to raft the boat home. We ended up sinking it, resulting in us swimming home, to call on our helicopter to retrieve it before the rain came.

[@JoshuaCole313]

If I sunk a boat I wish I could call a guy with a helicopter

[@tylervincent9472]

The shallow water made it possible to retrieve.

[@ChuckD59]

And maybe some deep pockets?

[@larjkok1184]

You can.

[@officialWWM]

There are more helicopters per capita in NZ than anywhere else in the world.

[@10yearsag0]

Me too. Thats cool

[@ElementofKindness]

Never would have happened if you used a Sony Action Cam

[@smk11685]

one of the coolest jet boat videos on youtube

[@mikehay9204]

That is as good as it gets. I love the snorkel running into the covered bow, great idea. You guys are conquering some seious water

[@belive-cb8jp]

That snapping rope was potentially NASTY boys ! Kiwis - INVINCIBLE in System D Merde! Respect!

[@robertunversaw]

Best jet boat video I've seen in a while

[@brandonaga9042]

Why are we watching this in 2019???

[@i_luv_snickasmohn5668]

Good question

[@kiwionarope]

Same reason that when you see a film with Marilyn Monro in it, you think 'Damn she looks fine'. Beautiful things never age....

[@notsobigbigelephant6]

and now 2020

[@peterhaan9068]

It's just as good in 2020!

[@HKPSG1Shooter]

Those look like Class 3, maybe even class 4 rapids! As for nozzle breakage, have you thought of extending the jet unit tunnel so that the entire jet unit is shrouded? That would protect the thin cast aluminum nozzle from rock strikes and breakage.

[@tontorodriguez3367]

That song never gets old!

[@Fantaman900]

From the time everybody was using this song on youtube. I still love this song

[@aharanha]

Helicopter Pilot: "Note to self; use at least two strands of paracord next time I haul a jet boat. p.s. make sure it's military spec."

[@ElementofKindness]

Yea, I imagine a snapped line slingshotting up into the rotor would be unpleasant.

[@MrFakit]

Good Paracord shouldn't slingshot

[@roberthaas5372]

aluminum boat weighs nothing. until it's full of water. then it's like a concrete truck.

[@cwatson42785]

@@ElementofKindness it would just cut it lol

[@4troglodite342]

Holy shit, I kayaked the T a few times back in the day.. I never thought I'd see a jetboat up that far. Love your work. You may want to look into a Swiftwater Rescue Technician course - A well placed Z-drag might have saved you a swim home.

[@Bullsack88]

love your videos, did you somehow aquire prints or is it an original design?

[@DJD8RR]

Bravo Thomas, d'avoir le courage de poste la vidéo même si la situation est difficile …. :- )

[@ericmeechglobalnetwork2273]

ok, this answers my long wondered question... do some trips not go as planned?

[@neelonghunglow]

You seem like a pretty technical pilot...remember, when in doubt, throttle out! Cheers mate!

[@leapoffaith20]

Jesus boys, what's your helicopter bill on these trips? Goat never had this problem :p

[@daleolson3506]

Music sucks

[@marcwire9332]

helicopters are used alot in NZ for farming and hunting ect chances are they own the helicopter, they say they had to "call our helicopter" if not a mate may well own it.

[@JohnAdams-tw1xi]

Goes by the hour. Maybe $300-500 an hour.

[@27Zangle]

I've always wanted to learn to fly a helicopter, but the funds for hours after schooling was never there.

[@petemc5376]

@@JohnAdams-tw1xi more likely 1200- 1800 an hour

[@cybertrk]

No helmets? Not even white water helmets... would make for a great upgrade for the next attempts!

[@dunruden9720]

Hell, yes!! There's brave, then there's downright stupid!

[@scarlogging]

hey Thomas im interested in getting one how much r u looking at and what engine to run

[@AdventureBrad]

totally killer! sounds lile a good/normal day, play past the limits, brake parts in a bad spot, then gets worse and your getting wet :-) now your just lucky to have the heli, i have my own back to carrie parts. glad your safe, keep it up!

[@Shaneyaboy]

This is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen

[@stupidman9774]

great save. how much did that rescue set you back.

[@street1013]

Now thats called living the dream!

[@liamg6440]

what jet unit/water jet do you recommend for a jet dinghy like yours?

[@jimmyerbe768]

Wow how much did that tow cost ? SEA TOW ?

[@FastSlothVideos]

How much would it cost to get a helicopter to lift your boat out ike that?

[@consaka1]

Guy in that chopper is like, "damn boys! Again?"

[@angargoy7181]

It is a fantastic project and very nice congratulations. regards

[@propdoctor21564]

Great video !! Love your tow truck :-)

[@JasonM69]

When I watched the first video I was thinking to myself, Id put some foam in there... but I dont have a helicopter. Less dents in the bottom than I wouldve thought. Sweet boat man!

[@lucasmacewan]

Nice work boys!

[@toonztep]

you should include the recovery option in the design of the boat in case something happens

[@rsmo4118]

OMG, great video. I wish I could use one of those boats where I live, be safe.

[@Maharbaflores]

Nice recovery.

[@dart5722010]

2012, the year of this song in every youtube video.

[@headntheclouds4553]

How about using Kevlar to make the hull & jet nozzle & steering cables. My steering cable broke in a very heavy surf line 12ft continuous sets. I got pounded trying to save my jet ski but eventually made it back to the harbor.

[@JerseyTom]

holy hell that thing has balls for the hole shot!

[@magickennyj]

expensive recovery effort !

[@BunchyFishin]

is that a 10 ft or 11ft cope hull design??

[@roberthaas5372]

that's it. I'm building one. what's in it? 1300?

[@curtisburnham8099]

wow super cool glad you guys know Chopper Dave

[@johnryan2193]

Good stuff bro a true gent ,roll man roll

[@epjstudent]

great music who is this?! and that boat it loks like the boat we have been letting water started!! wow NZ is sooo awesome for this!!!!! i miss the world!

[@jeffburch5903]

"to da choppa!"

[@dirtbikehooligan1945]

Awsome vid and camera angles! What's the song?

[@Presley-jb7bx]

The song is sail

[@kyleflamand277]

I’d love to be in that boat!! Looks like a lot of fun👌

[@wholeass83]

that looks like a lot of fun going up stream

[@jamespeck276]

I am confused...how do you steer down river in a tricky section since there is no steering on jet boats unless under lots of power? Just say the hell with it and give lots of power?

[@tushugars9838]

Hilarious... brilliant guys... pain in the arse to ruin what looked to be an epic day... Oh to be young again - and as for the GoPro... I also love them...

[@counterpoint6718]

A befitting end. Glad to see the boat sunk, and glad to also see the operator and his guest surviving with no issues. Karma, dudes.

[@carrboro_chapelhillfpv2442]

That was awesome, would love to get one of them jet boats but, alast what little time I do have I spend with my drones and planes.

[@bakermonitor1932]

yall need a winch

[@doccyclopz]

Love the "Kiwi paddles" at 2:27 (Old school Safety Equipment) Wonder if they're Coastguard approved?

[@leapoffaith20]

doccyclopz More like punting poles than paddles, I love the old "No 8 fencing wire" approach.

[@loooseunit]

Wasn't on the Coast ..... so no problem !

[@JAKEWJONES]

Do you have a video building of this boat??

[@thomashewittv8]

Tauherenikau River in New Zealand

[@saxmanchiro]

What did they charge you for the 'lift'?

[@ka4172]

Epic Hughes hover!

[@todaywefly4370]

What is it with Kiwis and their jetboats and choppers. Has everybody got em?

[@negueba235689]

price for the heli ? :O

[@MarcinAKaPolonia]

How much does a boat like that cost or is it all custom?

[@barryhatch5288]

Looks amusing for sure; but expensive. Don't you Kiwi's have a creek thats a little less shallow?

[@chocolatefish1772]

+Barry Hatch Wheres the fun in that? Might as well go fishing in the harbour

[@kevinAuman1]

Ouch, bet that was an expensive recovery!

[@marvinescalante4269]

How is this not viral

[@ShnitzlHaus]

expensive to charter the helicopter to pick up your boat?!

[@baronvonfrankenstein6295]

Gnarley! Bummer the boat sunk.

[@jakepysz4299]

How much HP does this boat have if it can do this?

[@mrwhatzittooya647]

I was tripping out I thought the boat was flying. Ahahah I was so confused

[@cmiller716]

Ozzie Daboss they don't call it a jet boat for nothing :)

[@larjkok1184]

You didn’t see the helicopter?

[@clk27us]

The dude in the yellow vest it straight bat shit crazy!!!! lol looks fun as hell!!

[@TehAirsoftNewb]

"we called our helicopter" lol

[@tonylatham5915]

Put a set of oarlocks on that thing and stow some oars in it.

[@OutofWORKoutdoors]

awesome boat.

[@MegaSheila12]

You know it's expensive when you get a tow from a chopper.

[@greglewis2398]

If I had this fun boat I would want a roll bar kinda like you see on the cobra kit car. Thanks.😎

[@roaddiablo]

How does it float with those 2 ton titanium balls in it?

[@josarebelo8583]

cool= you have a version we can sell in Philippines? cheers mate.

[@eleonorataggiasca2543]

This is like the rubicon of rafting

[@MrAmerican]

Again? What are you doing to that poor boat?

[@TehProspector]

This is pretty damn cool

[@anglachel7407]

up tauherwatsitsname creek without a paddle?

[@mypronounismaster4450]

the boating equivalent of 4x4 offroading.

[@thomashewittv8]

yeah man

[@supernova7819]

story of my life the last 20 years

[@joshhawn3988]

how tf do get a helicopter to save the boat. Must be cheap in New Zealand

[@zilwegewd]

Helicopter rescue!? How much does that cost?

[@lanawilliams80]

coolest vid on u tube mean we boat what river is that

[@hionaking2530]

Are you still selling kits

[@martinschubert5355]

how expensive is that? Boat turbine and engine...everything together

[@trenice818]

Love the song...who sings this

[@269adventures]

trenice818 the song is sail

[@Sincee1809]

Sail by awolnation

[@abdullahal-abdullah3176]

Nice , beautiful

[@thomashewittv8]

thanks, boat came out ok

[@Pcring1]

You should install a hidden winch on it during the initial build phase in the bow..tie it off on the trees and winch it out next time (way easier than tha choppa...not quite as cool though)

[@joemomma506]

Ummm, you know you can buy a Come-Along winch for probably about 5 % of what it costs that helicopter to pull your boat out once, right? And you can use it again and again and again.

[@edarmstrong9389]

Was there a reason for sinking the boat?

[@Skitleitoxrojas]

boat and makes me want to do one! make one, as if I have to make a flat of your boat, I wonder if you sell the planes and what kind of engine you put all the accessories and I would venture to see if I can make one at home waiting for your reply and thank you for your generosity att, PAUL RED STATE VENEZUELA BOLIVAR, thanks in advance

[@ColinPittendrigh]

Why aren't these (very cool) boats decked, like a white water dory? Then they couldn't fill up with water. The deck could lever-clamp down onto a 2" inch (5cm?) thick foam gasket.

[@stepheng3014]

Awesome!!

[@williammuhlestein7507]

do you guys have plans yet to purchase?

[@thomashewittv8]

yep happy to help, flick me an email [e-mail]

[@TheDarknessOfGames]

Wtf u got helicopters on stand by?

[@xlr8r17]

beaters! Drink your bootie beer for that boat pin.

[@kdmc40]

Ha Ha, a flying boat, like the matching underpants!

[@YoungJDogg]

What is the song called?