I Bought a HOVERCRAFT...(It's INSANE)

I buy a 1998 Hover craft with a 75hp engine in the rear and a 25hp engine in the front. #Hovercraft, #Power,
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[@jrrarglblarg9241]

First a 6x6 and now a hovercraft? You, sir, are living the dream - specifically the life I fantasized when I was nine!

[@M.TTT.]

exactly haha, he's now realizing how fun it is to find all these weird machines (and that they get more views I'd reckon)

[@joedeckinflyover]

Nope , it's all fun until you pile it up in to the timber or it quits you in the middle of a lake ! I'm sure it will float but no thanks . Have fun and be safe ! It's like a boat , and you know what they say about a boat ? The two best days of a boat owners life are ? The day he buys it and the day he sells it !

[@jrrarglblarg9241]

@@joedeckinflyover I’ve been informed by those who would know that a boat is a hole in the water into which you throw money. A hovercraft, on the other hand, appears to be an unsteerable ballistic object with thrust vectoring and no brakes. Now I want one more than ever. 😁👍

[@dennislamers986]

Don't forget the Trike.

[@dennislamers986]

Very cool. Can't wait to see you working on this thing.

[@jl4091]

If the person with the most toys wins,Joe is killing all of us.

[@JC-db4ih]

I got alot of lego s

[@craigmorgan4676]

Dnt worry he doesn't have the daddy of toys yz490,cr500,kx500.When he has all of these then I would absolutely agree with u brother!💪👁👍👊👊

[@MintNickel1]

@@craigmorgan4676 I’m pretty sure he’s had a cr500 if not two I could be wrong

[@murrayminimotors1674]

Oooo yeah totally agree 👍🏾 👌 💯 👏🏾

[@MintNickel1]

@@craigmorgan4676 he’s had a yz490, and two cr500s😂

[@cali3603]

2vintage in 5 months: I bought a Space Shuttle and it's insane

[@reggiexp69]

i bought a UFO from nasa lets try and fix it up

[@TubeNicho]

Not going to lie, your channel made me go fix my Rancher 420 myself (saved $1500 in labor and parts) and I'm addicted to the vids.

[@JohnnieBravo1]

Holy cow! Motorcycles, 2WD ATV's, 4WD ATV's, 6WD ATV's, Snowmobiles, "Hovercraft" ???? What's next?? boats, airplanes, helicopters?? This variety is what keeps your channel so interesting

[@jamesmatthews2966]

Well if you get tired of it you can always turn one of the engines into a paraglider🤣

[@stugatz2664]

those things are indispensable when it comes to "thin ice" rescues!! nice purchase! rig up 4 ":jack wheels" on bars that go across the hull at the lifting points so you can push it around and to get it on and off the trailer...

[@andyjohnson6270]

Crazy huh? The Hovercraft Club Of Great Britain hold one race meeting a year on a National Holiday weekend about 400yds from my home. You should hear dozens of them racing across land and water at full chat!

[@andyjohnson6270]

PS. their inventor Christopher Cockerell’s last days were spent in my village until he died in 1999.

[@jeep2003]

Those are crazy. Im sure most owners ride it a few times and say thats enough I dont need it anymore lol

[@frankpeck1448]

Looks like you are having a blast, out there on the ice! I just hope that the seller was transparent, regarding the perpetual maintenance required, in owning such a craft. My friend had one several years ago, and since he used it about eight months out of the year, he was always replacing the neoprene bladder, which surrounds the entire unit, in order to maintain good and effective air pressure in order to support and allow it to hover. Just proceed with Caution, and have fun. Never become complacent...that's what many people 'Fall Into'. Greetings from N. Kentucky. PS Hope that the company still makes the necessary replacement parts.

[@donovanelder]

What a hoot! Thanks for the virtual ride on a super cool 😎 hovercraft Joe! 👍

[@2vintage]

No problem! Thanks for watching!

[@FondelMikeRotch]

That radial 4 is the sweetest 2 stroke I’ve ever seen. Wow. By the way that was the hour meter showing on your lcd screen, not a fault. Hours seem high thou. Perhaps not,fun machine lol.

[@2vintage]

Yeah it is pretty sweet!

[@robprice6573]

Joe that thing is so bad ass. Your neighbors will love you if you ride that thing around your yard. LOL

[@michaelmarchiando2056]

Awesome find Joe! That pump in the back is the bilge pump. The flapper next to it is the automatic float switch. It should come on when she fills to a certain point. One of the switches should operate it manually as well.

[@AZVIDS]

Looks like a trim switch that adjusted the “wing” or control surface…

[@ROTV-DanLockhart]

I have never seen a four cylinder radial. That's very cool. Thanks, Joe!

[@TTOS69]

That's be one hell of a leaf blower to use around the house and have a little fun doing it! Lmao love ya brotha glad we get to experience these machines through you!

[@2vintage]

Thanks for watching!

[@mazdarx7887]

I love the lift motor throttle, a Shimano bicycle derailleur thumb shift lever I love watching new riders with the over controlling, before the find how to balance and steer.

[@rustedjunkgarage3316]

How neat is that, I like the way you beat the crap out of your junk until they break , nicely done , just keep ‘em WFO. 👍👍👍👍awesome.

[@cybrnathan]

That is so cool. "What did you buy today, a dirtbike, 4-wheeler, snowmobile?.....Nah, I bought a fricken hovercraft" lol

[@prophez23]

I'd lift it up and check the condition of the skirting. But man it's super cool! I have heard from many people who own them that they're notorious for constant maintenance.

[@2vintage]

Yeah I hope that's not the case! They are a pain to move around if they aren't running.

[@thebigguy8306]

Congrats on 293k Subs - hopefully 500k soon. Wow, a hovercraft, pushing the envelope again on variety.

[@walleye4395]

that thing is the wip hope you have a lot of fun on it bro. ride on

[@ontariotube]

"So do you know how a ski-do works?" (LOL) Funny I just mentioned a hovercraft in your trike (I think) video... and now you have one! I helped my father-in-law restore an old Starcraft hovercraft. Was the strangest driving machine ever.

[@kelownadug]

You are my hero man! So enjoy watching you have so much fun. Can't wait to see you take this on the water!

[@shk2564]

The steering ONLY changes the orientation of the craft…you MUST throttle to change in the new direction! If you let off the throttle you will just continue the same foreword direction sideways. Leaning into a turn causes the skirt to drag a little more on the side that you are trying to turn.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Make SURE you run the correct oil!! Those have rave valves and they will get gummed up with regular twc-3 outboard oil you have to run a jaso rated oil or if they are direct injected run a DI oil. I would run a rotax full syn oil or a quicksilver jaso rated oil and not the twc-3

[@billbkr32ify]

Those are a blast. Super cool. But be warned. You will have to work on it just about every time you operate it.

[@payt01]

Seems like such a fun thing to mess around with. It really needs reverse thrust so you have a way to brake without having to turn the whole thing around though. For that you'd need a variable pitch prop, which would a a bit of a technical challenge or an expensive investment.

[@eagle777dh]

Joe is flying low. You made visible progress in flying it around. I am looking forward to the fix and round two of learning to fly.

[@travischapin886]

Joe. That hovercraft is crazy, man!! Wow!! I love it. Cannot wait to see you take it for a rip on the water this summer, that will be exciting. Cool purchase for sure. Excellent video as well. Maybe Jade would would with you on the water as well.

[@AZVIDS]

But does it do donuts? CHECK! What variety on this channel👍👍👍

[@ryanjohnson1814]

Pretty cool, looks like just a bunch of labor to get that out and tighten stuff, loctite is your friend, there, high rev and vibration. I've seen a pair on the river last year in Iowa, they had put a flexible glass windshield on them, they were very fast, but took most of the river to make turns. And could tell they get water in them, I seen the bilge pump in yours, make sure it works good. Get going on the lakes or rivers, they spray water pretty good. Give yourself lots of space for turns and to get use to how they slow down at different speeds. If you on a narrow lake or river, just keep in mind, other boats, forget you can't turn aswell or maneuver as well as a boat.

[@2vintage]

Oh it's a pain to get that front engine out. The new video of me working on it is out now.

[@jasonspringett5367]

Best advice on steering thoes is you have to commit to it, lean to whichever side you are turning and PEG the throttle on it and keep the handle bars turned to that direction as u gas it and the ass end will whip it around the direction you want to go, remember you dont have steering unless you have thrust so keep gassing it while you turn or you will just end up going streight.. it takes time and practice, remember lean, turn and throttle is ur best friend on thoes.. lol. You will get the hang of it..

[@jamesamsler2418]

Like a jet ski

[@2vintage]

Yeah I was getting the feel for it. You definitely have to lean to steer it.

[@CarolinaGuy]

Just started watching your videos a week or so ago and have really been enjoying your content. When this video popped up I knew I had to sub. Been wanting a hovercraft like that for many years. Congratulations on your purchase,you are going to have some damn good times with that baby!

[@CarolinaGuy]

Can't wait to see it on the water!

[@b62boom1]

Thanks for making me feel like my life has been a complete failure, because I'll never own such a thing of ultimate awesomeness! Great vid dude, love your stuff.

[@ktmharry33]

😂

[@CarolinaGuy]

Lol,this comment for the win!😂

[@keairasalmaso5127]

Things come and go my dude live life to the fullest

[@theone2be33]

It's not that awesome.

[@passenger6735]

You have to pre-empt the corners. You can mod the rudders too with bigger ones hinged in the middle. Awesome machine.

[@catsbyondrepair]

To much steering imput

[@Yaboidkilla]

Was waiting for the upload. That things insane!

[@louisjohnsonjr.4934]

It would be a good idea to use the skid steer to get up all the rocks on the property so you won't have to deal with them anymore. Would be great for now and future projects. Especially on the safety aspects of using the land. That way you can enjoy it without the fear of messing up anything or injuries happening in the future.

[@royhenson3379]

Cleetus McFarland has a HoverCraft very similar to that one. Good Luck & Have Fun Joe. Except Cleetus had a Scat.

[@jasonspringett5367]

Also you need to play with the trim, the joystick on the left handle bar is the trim, try pointing the fin down and that should make it so the air pushes downward wich will give you more handling and put more force twarda the ground, try it in different positions till you get it where you like it, ull have to do the same when ur on water cause its tottaly different then land.. If you have any questions hit me up and I'll happily help ya out..

[@2vintage]

I have a few questions on timing the radial front engine if you are familiar with them?

[@greathornedowl3644]

Love the channel, telling all my fellow gearheads about it. Somebody needs a sponsor to get a jetski or jetboat.

[@dockmasterted]

Usually they lift them on and off the trailer with a crane. You might want to build a collapsible crane that is wider than the trailer, and set it up when you get to the site you want to use it. there are 4 eyes for the slings that you will hook to the crane for lifting.

[@dockmasterted]

The switch you were wondering what it was for is it runs the trim tab to raise or lower the angle the prop blows the air. ..... UP and the front of the craft comes up and the back goes down. .... DOWN and the front end lowers and the back end comes up. ....... You use it to level the craft at speeds.

[@Hollerboy931]

These will flip u out pretty easy don’t let off the throttle hard when turning cuz if the skid plates catch the ground in a turn ur prob going overboard

[@Sycothrash666]

Over powered, no brakes, barely controllable. Hell Yeah!!!!

[@daddski1]

lol they are a blast. I have had a few over the decades including this exact one. To stop on land, snow or water in an emergency you can drop it to the ground but you can also do a 180 and face into the direction you came from. On water this is important of course instead of just stopping and letting the bag lower. It will float but if brackish water etc you mess it up pretty easily. Hope you have major fun and that engine will last you forever with care and maintenance.

[@tdimccullough]

it would be an idea to carry a gallon of fuel in case you run out of fuel, with two tanks and two different rates of usage it's bound to happen and it will always happen the furthest away from your trailer, and a lot quicker than you think

[@kochykoo]

Driving those is pretty much light as airboats we play with down here in Florida.

[@RedPill.Action]

Def one of gnarliest things ive ever seen Joe. Good for you brother. Kinda NEED one in my life now thanks 😂

[@michaelmays9292]

You can do a 180 Joe at speed and let the fan slow you down while your going backwards. it should slow you pretty quick.

[@jayjudd6518]

Ho Lee Chit bat man. That is perfect for you .

[@jameskrause8902]

Well, it's a good thing you got stranded on land, but what would happen in the middle of a lake? Are you able to paddle back to shore, or does it sink? Thanks for the great content.

[@2vintage]

Yeah you can paddle back to shore if you bring a paddle lol. It wouldn't be great to get stranded out on the lake. This engine that broke down is from an airplane engine. Imagine those getting stranded in the air.

[@jameskrause8902]

@2vintage That's a great point, watching the next video about it now.

[@bozosplayhouse]

These are great machines! I have the AC4 with a Hirth F23 lift motor.. had to park it last year as the exhaust system needs replacing, I bought all the 316 stainless tube and fittings, just have to tig it together now. Skirts are getting harder to find as the guy who made them in the past went out of business, maybe another year it's going to sit.. good luck!

[@twodogsyyc6729]

Awesome purchase. Just don't let the throttle down when turning or it drops the leading edge in and flips you. Ask me how I know lol. Throttle into turns and your golden.

[@shinersunlimited6123]

My dad and another guy from Singapore? worked for Scatt in Gladwin Michigan before they moved to Florida, building their prototypes. My grandpa ended up with a bunch of brand new 24hp Briggs and Stratton engines on his lawn mowers! 😂😂😂 kids thought I was crazy when i would that my dad was building hover crafts.

[@robertgonzalez8419]

Man you having too much fun Joe for one person you got to get your wife or nothing be safe God bless

[@maverickbeezley1311]

These are the videos I love the most someone getting something they will own and get to know and love and just having some of the best times while showing others how cool certain things like a “hovercraft” 😂 can be your living a good life joe keep living it and don’t let anyone take it away from you. Can’t like ur an idol to someone like me

[@paulmylast2963]

This thing looks and acts so impractical for average use but the fact that it's so fast is worth it!

[@brycehickman6841]

Very cool buy! The coil braking would be my luck also but makes for great content i can’t wait to see you dive in to it!!

[@seansysig]

Crazy fast! Like being on a circus ride. Try adjusting the vanes. The Land is a perfect place to build a huge shop to store your power toys. I wonder how they go on deep snow?

[@richb8282]

Wow. Wasn’t expecting that, pretty fast for what it is. Looks fun

[@dockmasterted]

Have you tried the trim tab yet? ...... it might help in your turns, when the back is raised by the prop wash blowing down more in the back raising the back up. (it works better on water, but it does work on snow as well.

[@kb93]

Videos are on another level lately Joe! Still love quad and dirt bike videos but this is crazy! My favorite videos are vintage road bikes!

[@blackbartbartholomew7122]

Remember to adjust that horizontal fin on the back it was like a black rubber toggle. It might help with the control?

[@Andy-co6pn]

"The Admiralty said it was a plane and not a boat, the Royal Air Force said it was a boat and not a plane, the Army were plain not interested." - Sir Christopher Cockerell, inventor of the hovercraft

[@tomshiba51]

Really need to plan ahead because it doesn't turn like other machines. It indeed is fun.

[@oliwall2975]

This was awesome love all the content but this may be the best yet! 🚀

[@billbudd99]

Joe, Once you go on this “ slippery slope” you can’t stop the madness “ 6X6 , 3 wheeler on steroids, now a hovercraft! 😂 I see a tank in the horizon! Venny is watching you ! 😮

[@dockmasterted]

OH, and the fastest surface you will ever travel on is SNOW AND ICE! ... because there is almost no drag! ..... The steering is the tricky part, but you will soon find it easy when you learn how to lean like riding a motorcycle helps. ..... but keep air under it so it stays lifted or it will dig in... especially on water! .... That's why they have the kill switches for when you dig in on water and get tossed in the drink! lol.

[@YetiYeti-ql4so]

Great video as always. The motors in that machine is no different then a airplane engine as far as the rpm’s they spin you have to check every nut and bolt on it before every ride just like a airplane. Keep a eye of the fan blades for cracks and getting loose to.

[@2vintage]

do you happen to know how to set timing on the konig sc570s? Having a little trouble finding any info on this.

[@YetiYeti-ql4so]

@@2vintage no I don’t. I wish I did

[@JohnCurtisPiano]

this dude is living the best life ever

[@jasonspringett5367]

When you are comming to a stop just throttle it down with the thrust engine, dont turn the skirt engine down to stop cause when you do that it scrapes the bottom of the craft and you will eng up tearing the skirt on these, unfortunately there really is no brakes for it but idling the skirt moter down to stop drags the bottom and will ruin the skirt and a few other things, just a word of advice.. Awsome machine, I've had a few of the scats and other machines as I live on the fingerlakes of NY.. FUN toys thoe, great buy..

[@peytonjulander724]

Love the dirt bike vids recently

[@johnandersson]

You won the internet today!

[@M.TTT.]

This thing is so cool, every kids dream to have one or at least drive one. I think I had a RC one as a kid in the early 2000s.

[@_-gh0st-_]

I always wanted the rc version

[@M.TTT.]

@** ğhøśť ** I can't remember if I actually had one or just wanted one haha, but feel like I did and maybe it broke and got returned or didn't work well. I did have one of those "terrain twisters" with the corkscrew drives, which eventually I think one side stopped working of course.

[@_-gh0st-_]

@@M.TTT. I remember they offered two er so diff sizes after they had been out awhile. The whole hovercraft idea just intrigued the shit outta me, I remember wanting one, but they were like 300+ bucks back when first came out.

[@bigcaputo09]

I had the rc version!! They sold them at Wal-Mart. It took the 9.6 volt rechargeable battery pack. I think it was late 80s or very early 90s when i had it!!

[@M.TTT.]

@@bigcaputo09 ah niiiiccccee

[@coondogtheman]

Another good way to stop on these things (works for airboats too) is to get your rear end aimed in the direction you are traveling and then punch the throttle. Let off when you stop. I'm curious why there are speakers on this craft because you won't hear anything when this thing is running. That locked storage box is likely the radio.

[@cenccenc946]

I grew-up in northern MN when these first came on the market. I soooo wanted one as a kid.

[@jasonludwig215]

Nothing better than getting a new toy 😁😁😁

[@mattbeaderstadt4668]

That looks like a blast. Can’t wait to see it on water too.

[@2vintage]

Yeah it should be super fun on water

[@moretrash4you]

This thing would absolutely fly in some open water. Would be awesome in the ocean!

[@jasonjgr8580]

Cool unit. , I had a toy hovercraft when I was a kid.

[@norcal8718]

You're lucky you have such a big wide open space to rip that thing around. Tear it up brotha👍🏻

[@65bug519]

Steering seems to be more of a suggestion than an input.

[@jefferyholland]

Not sure if you watch any Cleetus McFarland videos or not but he got some instructions from a guy that races them that might be useful. Fun purchase . What a ripper.

[@colinobert4593]

Joseph Joseph... lol hands down most unique machine I've seen you have yet. Heck ya

[@rhyandefrain1413]

Dude I cannot be the only one the hears the little beeping every dang video 😂😂😂

[@dustinfogle6215]

Joe you was moving brotha!! Hell yeah that toy looks really fun! I bet it’s a blast on water!

[@jpc42480]

I can’t wait to see it on the water.. So awesome

[@thermos750]

Locked box is the radio?! Use a small tool to push the pins down in the lock AKA tumblers. Cool find. Can you find someone to rebuild the starter? Seen in your other video when you pulled it with the Bombi, you said it was dead.

[@BIG.STEVE13]

Joe you are living the American dream great house and great toys love the content of your videos wish I could join you brother 😀

[@christiancarlson5431]

I’m from Minnesota and this guy is Minnesota on steroids. Geez. Also, some sort of upper.

[@rcclassiccrawlers4368]

My buddy had an older version of one of those back in the day. I don’t remember what brand it was but it only had one engine that powered the lift and propulsion. It was fun for a while but kind of boring because there’s only so much you can do or places you were able to go with it.

[@mattclark420]

the button switch you need to angel it up or even you have the wind pushing the front end down

[@Christian-ew4eg]

Hey Joe . Thank you for your videos . Watching yet another great one whilst noodling on a guitar after work , in Australia (0315 Sat 11 Feb 23) . I would like to know how much it cost , and how much you played with the joystick on the left . I suspect THAT is the brake . Cheers mate 👍

[@leedimatteo5078]

pretty cool! an ultralight next?

[@austinraber9403]

you know youve reached an elite level once you got a hover boat

[@ShiftyEddie]

I would make up some larger modified rudders to try on it. Might give you more control

[@anthonyrufo9113]

That thing would be nice to use out on a ice fishing trip.

[@MS-ro9dm]

3:39 The guy said "Doo-Dah"? That might have been a deal-breaker....

[@shk2564]

Can you imagine racing this thing!?! 😂