How I Put a REAL Jet Engine on a Kayak

1200F Degree exhaust! Screaming at 160 decibels. Rotating at 121 THOUSAND RPM'S! THIS, is the real deal. An airplane jet engine! Just, on a smaller scale. PERFECT, for a ....kayak? Why not?
This video documents all the steps I went through to install this little fiery beast. It only weighs 1.90kg or 4.19lbs! Yet this tiny monster creates 45 pounds of thrust. Thats a good amount of power for the new Pelican Catch PWR 100.
I know Pelican designed this kayak to accept a motor, but I may have taken it too far this time. As my life becomes more and more busy, with a business to run and a KZbin channel to maintain and now projects like THIS! I might be letting my life get a little too complicated. And this crazy kayak might just scare the heck out of the fish that I have been ignoring lately.
Something tells me that I should've just put a trolling motor on this kayak like Pelican intended. But it's too late for that now.

[@kw57rx8dr.9]

"Found the holes already, something must be wrong" perfect, spoken like a true fabricator/mechanic.

[@mitchellhogg4627]

Sure Marty may be from New York... But he's definitely a certified 'Florida Man'

[@RadDadisRad]

Lol

[@SeansLittleBayofHorrors]

Didn't expect to see Cleetus here.

[@daled8221]

Barefoot in a metal shop.

[@CarieSaad]

Lmfao. Hell yeah.

[@derekchauvinisahero2010]

Oh boy ! Florida man ! That’s definitely not an over used term!! 🙄🙄

[@prod.roadrunner]

Greetings from the Sherwin Williams next to AeroPanda. Awesome project, video doesn’t do justice for how loud those engines are!

[@Scorpio-tn4vy]

If I had that shop I'd never leave except to go fishing. Very cool.

[@tihspidtherekciltilc5469]

You and me both.

[@richardadd8131]

Hey Marty, it was great to meet you in person. My wife and I want to thank you for taking the time to visit with us and show us around your shop, especially the jet kayak before you unveil it. We loved watching the build video and can't wait to see it on the water!

[@genelee6297]

He's truly something isn't he? I went and visited a week ago and he did the same for me. Showed me around, went through the build with me. Even set off the fire suppression system with me a bit too close. :D (startling when you're not expecting it) I just need more stickers for the other side of the car and my yak.

[@richardadd8131]

He's a heck of a guy, gave me 3 stickers I would have bought a dozen I'm going to try to get down there once more before he sets sail.

[@genelee6297]

Same here. Starting my stabilizer build this weekend, hoping to be able to test it off of his launch.

[@zachcihon3400]

Love crazy builds, I like doing unusual things too. Who else sees a hour video from Marty and thinks "is that all the longer it is", if he had 4 hour videos I would watch them

[@HBF88]

I can’t imagine seeing the hacksmith’s face after seeing Zoffinger create something that they tried doing but never worked.

[@theepicoutdoors6418]

the hacksmith is a joke!

[@conanruisi]

Why do you think they call him the hacksmith? It’s because he can’t smith anything unless it makes him look like a massive hack.

[@mendyschulman2269]

No hacksmithing here

[@theyeetus1428]

Yeah, he copied the lightsaber idea from ALEX LAB without credit and and just put more expensive components on it that he could afford.

[@quakxy_dukx]

@@theyeetus1428 alex lab made an electrolysis powered hydrogen flame lightsaber whereas the hacksmith made a laminar flow propane (I think) torch protosaber. Also you can’t really say someone’s copying someone else when they were both inspired by a massive film franchise

[@JackCrevalle73]

Hey Marty !!! You have one of the best channels on KZbin. I can’t wait for the loop.

[@firstnamelastnameisallowed7943]

When I woke up today I didn't think I would hear the words kayak and jet engine in the same sentence... But I am very glad that I did!!

[@kelleymcclellan2484]

THAT is one of the coolest and most entertaining build videos I have ever watched. Thanks for doing what you do Marty!!!

[@heyjules2008]

Thanks for showing hubby and I a sneak peek of this in person back in July . It was fun meeting you and the pups!

[@josephhargrave3769]

I absolutely love all the kayak mods!!! Being and aircraft mechanic this just gets me all excited. Can't wait for the next video!!

[@Nikkiv4u]

I admire your confidence when customizing things.

[@murphragous]

Awesome! Just in time for my winter project - redoing my crappy diy rudder. Just the tricks i need to polish out the details. Thanks Zoff

[@hagersims212]

I applaud your ability to keep such a clean shop. I do the same till I'm deep into a build. When that happens people may say it's a mess but I know exactly where everything is..... mostly.

[@slvrlightning00]

Marty....your creativeness, thought process, and ingenuity amazes me. Just wow! And AWESOME!!!!!! Keep doing what you're doing! 🙌 Cant wait to see it in action!

[@xpresident]

Sound effects and speed up time frame is hysterical! Great job!

[@RadDadisRad]

You should have a bidirectional nozzle for that jet. It’ll help with the attitude of the kayak with speed and directional inputs.

[@WisconsinEric]

Thrust vectoring like the F-35. Dat yak will get on plane quick.

[@gregoryguitars6291]

Marty....... You're fucked up, like a football bat.

[@vrooota]

Nah he's got a paddle boat rudder it will be fine

[@Enonymouse_]

A multi-directional nozzle with enough travel to affect heading of the boat would be too complicated and require more futzing around, not saying it wouldn't be cool but very complex.

[@montneymon-ta-knee6810]

Marty I sure hope you have a wonderful life because every time I watch one of your videos it brightens my life. May You be Blessed in all you do

[@lateefabdu2327]

Every fishing dad clicked on this and immediately googled "how to get a jet engine"🤣

[@ducky88x10]

Hahahahah I bet😏

[@elitehacker1416]

I own this kayak qith out the motor. All jokes aside this thing looks beautiful the way he did it with all the colors and shyt. Most people when they do it it looks like it was made in their backyard this looks somewhat like it came off the line yesterday. I love the black, bright orange and blue colors together

[@CincyRaider-wf2ud]

Yup I already googled jet kayak

[@onebaddj]

Sir, I love his channel because you build awesome stuff and you show all the intricate details that snag projects. Thank you for these videos and your channel.

[@patrickbrown247]

I'm pumped to see this thing take off!!

[@edgit69]

You never cease to amaze me

[@Koukilin]

I find myself coming back to your videos every now and then, still entirely entertained by the projects you've built. I've been subscribed for quite a long time, the first video I watched was you making custom PVC pontoons on one of your kayaks in which looking back, was done 7 years ago! (I was 15 at the time, now 22) thanks for the inspiration and giving me the courage to work on my own boat projects! Hope you are doing well in these crazy times.

[@josephayala7609]

watch the whole thing better than everything on netflix. If you skip then do you really deserve the wisdom found here? this is what dreams are made of. Love this Mr Z

[@kencooper2059]

This is what I enjoy seeing you do, build stuff.

[@markmargie9613]

So awesome...good to see you and the pups...can't wait to see the boat on the water!!

[@ryankillpatrick]

I was sold at "JET KAIYAK"...... but when you borrowed the "0" sticker to turn 100 into "1000".......plus dancing the CABAGEPATCH once the rudder pulley worked!!!......lmfao! I was certainly like "OH YEAH!!! THIS GUY'S THE MAN!!!"

[@benwhite1985hotmail]

Marty I bought a Catch PWR because of you. It's my first kayak and I'm loving Pelicans products. Had a great season with it and I cant wait to upgrade it for next season. Whenever the borders open I plan on coming down to Florida so I hope you're around to share a couple beers. Thanks for all the great content, Cheers.

[@stevenbreedlove6384]

So glad i found this channel. Been looking for the best way to add front steering to my trolling motor on my pwr100.

[@bernaduskailemakurfishing]

Very good video, I like the information that seniors provide

[@tampabaydino8866]

Without a doubt, the MOST AWESOME kayak build EVER!!! It was an honor to meet you earlier last year and I wish you all the best!

[@johnhill3507]

Very fun video Marty Thanks for all that work

[@beachamboy11]

I love how everything you do seems to be well thought out. You really seem passionate about what you’re doing. It’s fun to watch.

[@guitar1301]

Everyone should share this video ..... by far the best build!!!!! Going to miss these build videos when you do the loop

[@haciendadad]

ingenious! This guy can do a lot with just an idea and a well stocked tool shop/playground. He's living my best life!

[@tjwilson3481]

You’re a genius. I love watching your videos. You have an amazing gift!

[@michaelwallace897]

The way marty does these vids and his wonderful way of explaining the process, makes me want to suggest that he should replace the narrator on the tv show How it's made.

[@lamiglass1]

Dude mad props for your creativity

[@tommo5050]

You did an awesome job. I also have "concentration tongue" that I inherited from my Dad. He was a tool and die maker and I think it he would be impressed with your work. Thanks for the video. Tom

[@kerryparks1979]

So COOL! It's gonna ZOOM across the water!

[@HBF88]

I love the fiery passion towards rivets

[@SubZero-pv3pi]

Amazing..so fascinated on how u put it all together

[@OregonOldTimer]

I almost never watch a video, especially a long one, at normal speed. Marty, you sped up at all the places I would have. Perfect. I just sat back and watched. Good to see you back. I've missed your Life of Marty videos.

[@tommyliu4683]

AMAZING!!! You are probably the best DIY on KZbin!

[@mattjhsn]

I really enjoyed watching your fabrication skills. I didn't know much about the HDPE material available in small dimensions or for example in your marine usage. Thanks so much for your video.

[@danielbowedeserteagle9249]

I'm fascinated at your project build,good work.

[@bradwelch4076]

Holy Crap!!!!! You ACTUALLY did it!!!! This vessel should be dubbed "HOLD MY BEER" !!! JUST AWESOME!!!

[@865P]

Awesome video. Amazing what you can build. Can’t wait to see it in action.

[@apostolos499]

Congratulations, great job. I wish I had a kayak like that too.

[@trentonskinner8893]

This is the most amazing thing I’ve ever watched.

[@ryankillpatrick]

THIS DUDE AND THIS CREATION ARE AWESOME! ARENT THEY!?!?

[@brianrosado9599]

instant subscribe! you provide a wealth of information which is applicable in many other builds. thank you for the introduction to king starboard too!

[@Rythblaqk]

"Am I getting to boring?" part made me laugh harder than it should.

[@robertjones6880]

one of the best you've done. loved every minute of it

[@denmun9722]

Such a gem of a channel and grateful I found it. And a stand up guy to boot. I'd rather donate now and then to a man like Marty then some corp conglomerate like netflix or (God forbid) cable providers any day of the week. I dropped them all years ago and never looked back. I suggest you all pay the 9.99 for youtube premium, and toss everything else.

[@westsiderrider4937]

I always watch your vids beginning to end, no matter how long they are, great work.

[@chucksmith5002]

That was a cool build can`1t wait to see it run and push the Kayak . The things you come up with .

[@ScotiaDroning]

Wow, this is a mega build. Nice job Marty. It'll be great to see her run, with you at the helm, of course. Keep up the good work. Like from me.

[@Q-BinTom]

OMG insane build...... Only you my friend only you. Can't wait to see it on the water.....

[@AliexFolgueira]

Screws matter Too! Long live the screws 😀

[@aleksandrbeylis6946]

Silver screws matter 😄

[@christopherpenso658]

By far My favorite Chanel! Keep up the good work man.

[@costaricaunbound]

Keep innovating Marty, my friend ! It'll keep keep you young and alive with life.

[@deefishkeeper2019]

That’s insane man!!!!! This thing looks like it would literally be gliding across the water 😂 Great work.

[@Jammer.1]

I just ran across this video & love the design followed for the rest !

[@conanruisi]

Zoffinger you’re probably the best KZbinr out there since you actually do exactly what you say you will (with absolutely 0 exaggeration or gray area), and you never half ass it!

[@theepicoutdoors6418]

i love how you say cutting threads makes you feel like a accomplished maker when your building a rocket boat!!

[@AntonioGarcia-jn1pe]

I hope you keep building cool stuff like this

[@benjaminkampstra8999]

Loudest kayak ever . Great job

[@flipinfloridafishing2189]

Awesome video bud! Always love the builds! Can’t wait for next episode

[@boofboy]

So freaken awesome. Cant wait to see what it does.

[@HannsGruber]

It's just reclaimed used parts but everything always somehow manages to fit together perfectly. And that starboard is a really cool material.

[@MichaelLarsonCameron]

Wow you are quite an engineer and craftsman. Loved watching your video.

[@thestonesaver6345]

I don’t know enough about jet engines to have a guess at what it will do, but I can’t wait to see! That thing is some amazing fabrication. So clean!

[@carsonokeefe8363]

Oh, I need a return spring for my jet powered kayak throttle. Lemme just salvage the front door. I love it

[@chaslaspata5385]

You are truly amazing my man!! Just a little tip, the next time you have to bend pvc with heat, cap off both ends with duct tape and it will keep air pressure inside and prevent any kinks when bending.

[@denonpmb]

Really nice work! Finally a KZbinr who doesn't do everything with hot glue and rivets!

[@jacmac5058]

Keep up the great work on the videos, and the great fun doing what you like to do!

[@jean-yveslefebvre6446]

can't wait to see this MONSTER kayak on the water sure it will work like every thing that you bild , MARTY you alway impress me with your project keep up the good work you'r the best!

[@blastacastoutdoors8699]

Hey Marty I love your videos man you Inspire me to do more kayak fishing

[@hungrydad7537]

I followed your instructions for a fishing kayak crate and worked out perfect!....Great!🤦🏻‍♂️ ... now I need to build a jet engine😅

[@scottdelong5890]

This Guy is talented, great work like the triple you did! Keep going my man!!

[@cactuscreekoutfitters]

Your beyond talented. Amazing work! I wish I had your job, although I’m sure you worked your tail off to be where you are today.

[@Lutzboater]

Been watching you for quite a while and always enjoy your build videos. From the out rigger project in your old living room to this jet powered video. Look forward to the first run on the "Little Manatee Salty Water Flats."

[@geoffmayo2158]

Amazing purely amazing. You never cease to amaze me

[@ratdog3055]

When in doubt, cut another hole! I can just imagine the next video; triple jet engines with after burner! Marty, you have an amazing creative mind!

[@GlennHolden]

Great job. I've been checking your channel for the next post, and this was stellar!

[@joefarmer4238]

Me: uses half a tube of silicon for the 3 screws used to hold down an Xtra rod holder Zoff: where's my dremel....

[@markdicker2732]

Seriously superb results with such basic tools , you’ve got yourself a new subscriber

[@jkbear29]

Very cool can’t wait for the next video

[@conductor4Christ]

Great video. Your creativity is amazing! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@benjaminburn852]

I have been waiting for this for sooo long.

[@sethspring5609]

Man you have some creative skills!! Keep up the great invention's! You're an amazing human being with a great mind!

[@larrybailey43]

Beautiful job !

[@martyanderson3390]

Awesome build marty

[@dylantrinder1571]

I love your wacky builds.....nice work Zoffinger!

[@hahaclintondix6099]

Nice! Bout to do this on my paddle board 👍👍

[@christianspry1518]

Long story short, your amazing at what you do!

[@reibenny]

You gotta love a radical mind in action..another great build with unlimited imagination

[@jimmyorchid941]

Holy Moly! An hour video, *SWEEEEET!!!* Marty is definitely going to win the kayak race. I'm scare to see Marty next project. He might tear down the whole building to complete it, lol.

[@garylucas6511]

You are the Master Craftsmen!