Hot Rod Family boats

Skiing, tubing and cruising in a low profile boat.

[@jacobcarolan1172]

Never knew people hated these boats so much. I have one, a Tahiti jet, and I get nothing but complements and people that want to hear it rip when I’m at the lake. I guess the people that hate them don’t have anything to say in person.

[@winter599]

Love seeing the kids drive. They are far cooler than their video game playing buddies at home and help keep the sport alive 'cause they'll remember that feeling when they are old enough to pilot one of these beauties of their own.

[@396M21]

Great shots of the kids driving. I love these boats, if I owned a gas station I would buy one for sure.Pure music to the ears!

[@kloikos]

My uncle used to race these boats back last 60's 70's. I was just a toddler at Long Beach harbor watching these races. His boat number was E85 - I'll never forget. This video brings back a TON of great memories!! He had a big block chevy 350 in his. When he would fire it up the day before the race the entire neighborhood would reverberate! Man the sound of those open headers. What a great day out for a kid. Thanks for posting!!

[@michaeleberly241]

350 small block

[@sideskraft]

Absolutely beautiful -- thanks for capturing these timeless moments. V-drives forever!!!

[@k1shandmadestuff]

Reading some of the comments. LOVE HOT BOATS. My dad went thru 2 Hondo Flat Bottoms. I grew up with the noise, as my dad would work on it and ran it in the garage. They are the best boats to ski behind. We all had live belts / vests. Simply the best. BASS LAKE, CA forever!

[@k1shandmadestuff]

Flat Bottoms bounce booties better.

[@vdrivevideo]

Thanks Karen, love your comment!

[@ridered7262]

@@k1shandmadestuff Very cool, I have a 1971 Hondo and it's a blast to go play with.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@tracylloyd1124]

Nice boats! Love that sound! Thanks for posting!

[@OlBlueshound]

Thanks for uploading this, I love tuff boats that are family fun boats as well. Very noticeable difference in ride characteristics with them too based on hull driveline and motor mount. I still love a traditional centre mount, direct drive and motor facing forward not backwards, exhaust through the transom and a screen of some sort, even if small. I love the older 60's 70's & 80's boats, got a lot of cool & are collectable classics now!

[@MrCes1966]

Great set of videos showing families enjoying our sickness together!! bravo!!!!

[@mojomojo7439]

I wanna go get a boat like this right now, have always wanted one, love the sound of them big V8s especially with a big cam , love to hear that motor chop, love that sound, awesome boats

[@crowdcor225]

Love the sound of those engines.

[@vdrivevideo]

What's amazing is despite your paranoia all of these kids survived! (video is 10 years old) And all the adults came up boating in the same manner and they (obviously) survived too. I do agree, that life jackets aren't a bad idea but I also believe society has become ridiculous trying to regulate every little thing we do.

[@edge2sword186]

My dad used to take us to the boat races and Watkins Glenn when we were very little and we couldn't wait to go back . It's called ways to enjoy life as a family . Picnics and fishing were normal weekend lifestyles . Today's family doesn't exist because everyone is doing their own thing . I vote we return to the simple family life !

[@davidstegall1081]

You're absolutely correct I think I heard of two accidents in my entire life I've been skiing before I knew how to ski

[@davidstegall1081]

What do you think about a good boat I had to heat E18 it was a jet boat went to go V drive this time save all maybe I don't know if a call I wanted to be a Cole Orr Honda not having the engine punched out I can just do the head work on it and get 500 horsepower

[@jerryroberts1372]

Enjoyed that. Thanks for posting.

[@davidjessee7701]

I had a Taylor jet boat with a 455 olds. It was the all around best ski boat around,, corner great .very stable ..pretty fast.. and FUN!!!

[@danieldonahue3293]

ALL THESE HOT BOATS ARE A WORK OF ART...AND SCIENCE...THANKS FOR VID

[@adamjhuber]

Great video. Good to see the families enjoying the hobby. I'm glad to see some of the adults wearing PFD's. If you are going to get in these fast boats and open it up, everyone on board should be wearing PFD's. I knew three people that were in a boat on Havasu going about 100 when they crashed. Sheriff dive team found them...at the bottom of the lake. Wear a PFD people.

[@andrewbrown8898]

old school man. people need to keep these alive!

[@TriptoCo]

Such a breath of fresh air to see all these V-drives! Too many jetjokes videos suggested recently.

[@veraysweet9624]

boats like these give me more of a buzz than drag cars i swear !

[@1updylan]

veray sweet first comment in 6 years

[@sicklid72]

Some great boats in this vid. Great to see dads still letting their sons grab the wheel for a short cruise.

[@Crazystuffyousee]

Reminds me of the good old summer days on the lake...

[@49dodgeguy]

Good to see the parents teaching there children to drive this type of boat,,,,they will learn to respect the power they produce and be confident in there skills to control it

[@phuquetwo]

I'm an outboard guy myself. Thanks for posting the vid.

[@outdoors-gs9td]

IM ON LIQUID HEAVEN! I MISS THESE DAYS!!!

[@edwardramsden3621]

One of my favorite videos

[@Mightbeok]

Those boats were a blast scary as hell but fun! Had fully blown 400 in mine very fast!

[@jafarhon]

Awesome boats, love it, and actually very stable boats, we go fishing and it can hold a 4 people in the nose.

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[@v.e.7236]

I've always wanted a boat like one of these: lots of HP, nasty cams and open headers. Would love to build a big CID LS small block and drop it in a 20' V-drive, swallow-V river runner. Too much fun.

[@ronbaker2673]

My dad had a 1964 Hallett flat bottom when I was a kid I used to love sitting right next to the motor

[@vdrivevideo]

I learned to water ski at age 5 behind one of these on lake Mead. Back in the 60's and early 70's 18 foot flatbottom boats towed speed skiers in the ocean race to Catalina island and back. Big boats are only necessary for individuals requiring all the creature comforts of a cruise ship. If you like Hot Rods and Hot rod boats stay small, light and powerful just like Hot Rod cars. Thanks for watching the video! :)

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@vdrivevideo]

That's great grandpa, enjoy your floating patio... lol

[@scottstrang8347]

I'm pretty sure I would not want to be friends with the 93 people that "disliked" this video!

[@elmermitchell2234]

Thanks for sharing video.👍👌

[@Bubbles99718]

Strange amount of hate in the comments. Although I personally would never own one of these I think they're freakin great. Raw works of art. It's kool to have variety out there in the world. Sure it's a niche boat, but so freakin what! Room here for everybody.

[@MetalMieser777]

I've been watching a lot of jet boat videos and people really don't like them... just a load of bullshit in every comment section!

[@Random-rt5ec]

Every boat is owned by a Trump supporting white Nationalist/racist. There are Muslims that need to be fed and clothed while these Christian racist live in luxury. This shit is coming to an end as soon as democrats regain control!

[@michaeleh5352]

@@Random-rt5ec What are you smoking? Inquiring minds want to know.

[@Random-rt5ec]

@@michaeleh5352 In today’s democrat world of open borders, LGBTQism & white privilege the word Family is triggering. Combine Family with successful white (hetero) people enjoying the fruits (awesome boats) of their labor & all democrats see & feel is pure hate.

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

Ice and snow on everything here right now, looking for some signs of outdoor fun and found it! ;)

[@vdrivevideo]

Check out the DVD's River Rat's 1 and River Rats 2. Thanks for watching!

[@chrilla1980]

Bath tubs with engines in it....awesome ;)

[@vdrivevideo]

That's why we have loud boats... We like doing fun things that scare away fish which in turn keeps the nerds, dorks and seniors away. lol I won't watch your video link because I'm sure whatever you sent is boring. I can't imagine living life hiding inside a bubble. Loud boats, cars, concerts and air shows are great fun and they're hear to stay so get used to it or keep hiding in your bubble. :)

[@vdrivevideo]

You will have more trouble fueling your daily driven weak suck prius. These boats go out a dosen times a year (or less) for a few days at a time. Thanks for watching. :)

[@vdrivevideo]

Be sure to check out my video titled "Needles v-drives wake up Red Rock Resort". That one is EARLY morning. lol Thanks for watching!

[@BackyardBeeKeepingNuevo]

Makes me miss our hot family boats we had when I was growing up.

[@clemsonrugger]

Love em.

[@richellerose7401]

AWESOME!!!!

[@keefer88]

Props for wearing the helmet on that run

[@Craftsteen117]

looks like fun

[@AmericanFreedomPatriot]

at 2:47... that blower whine & sound is ecstatic!

[@Joetrout]

Thats all motor! Aint no blower on it

[@BrianGib85]

Oh snap, you just went all caps! Shit must have gotten real!

[@chooch68]

Nothin like gettin up early at Parker and hitting the glass before all the old turds in their pontoons ruin it for the boats that made that place FUN.

[@JimAycoth]

Are these hulls still being made ?

[@bdockett]

I've owned a 68 Aquacraft 25 years now. 462 c.i.d Pontiac. Getting ready to go through it one last time. New paint to match my truck (red) and new interior. Doing TPI fuel injection this time and a better roller cam. Looking forwards to next season.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@bdockett]

@@sharonbraselton4302 nah. Classic boat my job is to keep it classic. Actual performance isn’t the highest priority.

[@MrColdwatercanyon]

I love how Vdrives can have a moderate single card mond still go 80- 100

[@mickcarson8504]

Which is the nicest? I too own a Salem.

[@davidjennings4589]

WOO WOO!!!

[@inlandwhaler13]

Love jet boats.

[@vdrivevideo]

Well there is one Jet boat in there. :)

[@vdrivevideo]

You invited it with your initial comment. Thanks for being a good sport and drop a line if you ever want to go for a Hot Rod boat ride.:)

[@vdrivevideo]

Next outing is Feb 23rd Jack Smith Park in Needles, Ca. Feel free to join us.

[@lsd25records]

sitting in the back next to those V8's must be brutal..

[@cactusanal9395]

0:18 that boat looks fucking awesome

[@philsmith3464]

Always been my dream

[@keefer88]

I have to try and convince my dad to bring his to an event like this.

[@matthewharand125]

@vdrivevideo What boat is that @5:29? Looks like a Cole? Hondo maybe?

[@vdrivevideo]

Hallett thanks for watching!

[@matthewharand125]

@@vdrivevideo Thanks!

[@mulletmasher]

hahaha! nice! I wanna go fast

[@hrsqsiest]

Don't be sad bro. Just get another one. Im 51 and still have the last boatyard dad bought. A 74 five rib hydro. Picked up a 78 flat bottom six mos ago for a grand. Just a bare hull. Building it with my sons. Give it some serious thought. Both Samgers btw. Liquid forever.

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[@spoada]

cool, wouldn't ride in the back though. I just know that some how I would end up with a hand or face on a header.

[@fredc8346]

part of the fun

[@bpwinter250R]

Yeah, you jerks and your loud boats. I have to sit on the shore or in the '79 Glastron and listen to those damn things. It makes me sick how bad I want one. Kudos for having senseless, impractical boats and having fun with them. Especially, if you get your families involved. Those are memories those kids will never forget.

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[@King68442]

These boats are all very cool if you play on a pond. If I lived on flat water I'm sure I'd love them but where I live you need something that will survive 4 footers and give you a place to sleep after you've had too much to drink. haha

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@MrTurnone]

Hey @ 2:11 careful there, you'll spill your beer

[@romandybala]

Done. I'll be there.

[@cmoore185]

I haven't been in too many flats, but in Tulsa for years Steve Carbone,yes, the former nhra top fuel champion was hooked up with Lloyd K Stevens of the Oklahoma fixture company. They ran usac, world of outlaws, sdba, drag boats. Mr Stevens was elderly but loved speed. He had to of the boat pilots killed in a three year timespan. I think one was a blown fuel hydro and the other a blown fuel flat. seeing as many things go afoul on engines in my lifetime, I don't think I would let anyone ina v-drive without a kill switch, a good jacket that wlill float head out of water and maybe even a helmet if it's time to play Once a flat starts to lift, I don't think there is any way to stop a blow over. To not take basic safety precautions may look way cool to an idiot but it doesn't impress anyone else at all.

[@L2fish]

Cool. But some of the back seats eh!

[@spdwebdotnet]

Couldn't you put a higher ratio drive on a high tq engine such as a diesel? To get more speed at a relatively low RPM. I suppose there's weight to contend with as well.

[@fredc8346]

They are boat anchors in a hull like this, literally

[@goldeee666]

pretty cool man, tons of fun. makes 10 hours go by like 90 min. in 25 years ive only seen 3 irresponsible fools on the lake oh but one of them was me. best liberal- free zone in ca. love the vids dude

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[@masterofnone8210]

That boat at 2:49 was screaming!

[@vdrivevideo]

Yes, but only a handful of shops are doing it. Most of these boats are from the 60's and 70's.

[@vdrivevideo]

@G Riv Yes, but only a handful of shops are doing it. Most of these boats are from the 60's and 70's. Scott Steele in Phoenix will build you a Biesemeyer flat or a Rayson Craft semi v.

[@vdrivevideo]

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[@vdrivevideo]

Back in the 60's and early 70's people used these style boats pulling water skiers from Long Beach to Catalina island and back 50+ miles. That's right, 26 miles into the pacific ocean! I'm not saying these make good ocean boats but, I grew up skiing behind 1 of these on a little puddle called Lake Mead and never had a problem...just sayin.

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[@anamericantoreview1132]

nice little race boats a little bigger then sprint boats.

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[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@vdrivevideo]

It's a Daytona. Same as Biesemeyer or Revenge.

[@Mr._Zachtastic]

Are these boats from the '60s and '70s?

[@vdrivevideo]

60's 70's 80's and 90's. Some of these hulls can be built new today.

[@goskatetoday]

anyone know what type boat at 18 second mark is?

[@seanpatun9875]

I remember those day's on the Colorado River! Now I live in ALABAMA and I don't see any of those down here? I guess they're illegal here because of noise.

[@seanpatun9875]

I grew up on Havasu, Mead, and once a while Powell

[@schubertlaan]

Love to have one of these, too bad petrol costs about 1.70 euro's per liter over here...(thats $8.50 / gallon) Sure's hell it will be standing out on the Dutch waters!

[@michaeleberly241]

U only live once

[@1JDCOKE]

LOL so true

[@1JDCOKE]

I so agree, I myself have a pontoon boat, I think these kind of boats are just plane stupid, noisy and ride ruff, I see the guys in these on the lake but the girls always look at my ever so comfort pontoon with the big seats, beer on ice, and room to move around, its high time these boats should just be yard art..

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@lsd25records]

good to see some people wearing life jackets ...............

[@venicewhitehouse6768]

fun times

[@vdrivevideo]

Out of the 1000's of this style of boats made since the 1950's the ones seen here in this video are the only ones that haven't sunk. No, it wasn't the Catalina Island ocean race or Lake Mead races or even the 9 hour endurance races that sunk them ... yep, Nick Olsen figured it out! It was the mighty 18' lund tyee with grampa joe and grandma Ellie that rolled by and sunk them all. HAHAHAHAHAHAA!!!!!!!!

[@cooperziegler4178]

I saw one of these boats before I don't know what they are called but the back looked like a corvette.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@eli3holster]

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[@mikeprzlomski2092]

I’m into outboards myself.

[@nickolson1764]

Lol wise guy

[@miguelsalami]

Those mufflers were LOUD! 🤓

[@fredc8346]

mufflers?

[@winx350]

Mullets blowing in the breeze!

[@Badass-cycles]

A lot of nice boats but no one whith a silent exhaustsystem, i think, the noise make you deaf but, it is fun.

[@vdrivevideo]

These boats are 2 feet longer than a 57 Chevy Bel air! It's not that these boats are small. it's that people falsely believe they need a 10 ton 40 foot barge to go boating. Toss out the excess power robbing freeboard and join the world of Hot Rods on water where just like the pavement, it's all about power to weight ratio not "fluff" like lighted drink holders, bimini tops and ipod docks and an engine you can't even hear because its weak or covered up. lol

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@denvermatt]

"Come on KIDS! Let's go make you deaf this weekend in daddy's cool boat!"

[@joebloe4561]

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[@misurclean]

or the fact that if you've got a boat like these, you don't really care about fuel costs, its just pocket change to drive them.

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[@josecarvalho388]

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[@vdrivevideo]

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[@romandybala]

Rodneyhope. Go to any inland body of water on a long weekend you will find plenty of bogans with big engined speedboats.

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