Is This Airboat The Most Capable Snow Travel Vehicle? This Will Blow Your Mind!

[@sirp226]

Grew up with airboats, but never seen on side of a hill, through the trees, past grandma's house. Mind blown. Thank you for out of box show of an airboat. Be safe. Be well.

[@SteveRivett]

My dad had a small plane that caught fire and his friend took the engine to make a windjammer with it. It was basically what you have and he used it in the winter to serve hard to access islands with bad ice conditions. That one had teflon strips on the bottom to keep it moving.

[@lotharschiese8559]

Slippery stuff and tuff enough, no waxing.

[@T3chpat]

Awsome idea with the teflon strips, I'm going to put that on my kids snowracer!

[@larion3296]

Hydrocopter is the name. Widely (but perhaps not that numerous) used on ice in the archipelagos/coastal regions of Northern Europe, since 70-80 years back. A cheaper alternative to the hoovercrafts that authorities such as the Coast Guard use.

[@garrettspivey]

What did he do for a living?

[@cmm3338]

Teflon strips is the way to go for sure. My dad used too put them on our sleds as a kid.

[@gates_e2264]

I've always wanted to see how well an air boat would done on the snow and with all that happened. That was badass

[@jaybird4095]

I had an uncle who was a bit like you. He built a few airboats, crashed a few too. I was out on Lake Bemidji in Minnesota one summer as a kid, it was insane. Louder than you can even imagine. It had no issues driving up out of the water an onto the beach. When ready to go, kick it in high, and drive it right up and off the beach, and back into the lake. We got stopped by the sheriff too. They had numerous noise complaints about it. You could hear him at 5 miles away (lakes length). It was insane! Have fun with it!

[@VictorPoulin]

I love it. Attach the power to a much smaller boat and REALLY SEND HER lol

[@livingforJesus2120]

Never a dull moment with this group. Always getting into something and who would have known that you could have so much fun on an airboat in the freaking snow? Pretty cool.

[@lotharschiese8559]

Can just hear their mamas, so where you all are getting up to?

[@paulrivers7248]

Right it seems like to me they are living out most men's dream lives lol atleast we all can watch it lived out by others lmao

[@BTmomma]

That honestly looks like a blast! Diesel Dave looked like the abominal snowman after his ride on the tube.

[@cheryllynn8209]

What a Wild Fun Ride! When I was a young girl we had a curved door off of an old refrigerator that we hooked up to the back of our truck. Dad would give us rides on the door in the snow. You guys having a Blast with the airboat in the snow brought back all those wonderful memories Thank you. Be Happy 🤣 Safe and Healthy Everyone 💞

[@lotharschiese8559]

You too, Eh! Glad they make wild dads, Eh?

[@bryanmcleod9346]

An Airboat is literally one giant ski!! They slide on skim mud and shallow water almost as good as ice, so y'all are in for a Hoot of a good time!!

[@sbrown2048]

Incredible. You live the kind of life we all dream about. Just buying toys and playing around. Love it.

[@lewisgaines8883]

When you decide to upgrade your airboat, take a look at the quad engine platforms from somewhere like Diamondback or Oilfield Marine Contractors. They're the HETs of shallow water. I saw a 16'x45' platform with a 10,000lbs crane in use while fishing in southern Louisiana that had a combined engine output of nearly 2400hp.

[@Randyluck1]

Diamondback is literally around the corner and down the street from me. (you have to drive past Keltec 😉) They crank out some boats. Panther Airboats is also here in town. Both make quality stuff.

[@lewisgaines8883]

@@Randyluck1Nice! That would be a cool place to check out. The airboat I saw, or "Air Barge" as they call it, was the OM 201 from Oilfield Marine. It took a bit of googling to figure that out but I happened to come across Diamondback while researching. No matter which company, I'd love to just get a chance to ride on their massive platforms.

[@lotharschiese8559]

When you take your locomotion out of salt water, far less corrosion problems

[@danteinchaosforever]

You guys already have topped out the fun-o-meter, with a supersized order of madness and chaos.....love it.

[@lotharschiese8559]

You are implying that the meter is registering in the RED zone?

[@danteinchaosforever]

@@lotharschiese8559 I think it's time to redefine the colour of the end zone, I know it used to be red.

[@SrslyNoz.]

When I was a kid growing up in Minnesota I always drew air craft powered snow machines as a dream build. The Air Boat is cool and should stay as is. An air powered tri ski with maybe a drop track assisted reverse up date on the Polaris design would be cool though.

[@lancenutter1067]

I lived in Minnesota, up near Lake of the Woods when I was little, late 1960’s. My dad had a wind sleigh, which was essentially a wrecked airplane turned around backwards with a pusher prop. Had 3 huge skis on it. Was faster than snot but when it got stuck was really a pain to get unstuck. But was sure a fun thing to ride in. And probably really dangerous!

[@SrslyNoz.]

@@lancenutter1067 Yeah, I'm from East Grand Forks so I'm sure I saw plenty of things like that growing up.

[@paulrivers7248]

Naw shoot I like the airboat on the snow and what they are doing.. I say go live life and they definitely are😁😁🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@Derekmcm]

Also, there is no need to wax the bottom of the Teflon. You can make an injector spray kit with a auxiliary tank that sprays in the front of Bow and allows it to slide underneath lubricating the Teflon. I'm sure there is some type of soap or lubricate that won't freeze for up north

[@bryanmcleod9346]

The Clay slurry used for ground boring machines is the best thing! It needs tank agitation to keep it from settling in the though. It is biodegradable, and about the only thing you won't get in trouble for spraying on the environment.

[@woodwardoutdoors7742]

Looks like a blast. I’m a native Floridian and have owned about a dozen airboats over my lifetime. I would highly recommend a 12’-14’ with an aircraft engine for what your doing 6 cylinder 0540 is one of my favorites.

[@djdenhart6444]

I've always wondered how an air boat would do on snow. Thanks for answering my question. Y'all are amazing people! Keep up the great job. Maybe 1 day I'll make it to Utah.

[@GaryLane080157]

Face hurts from smiling!!! Way too much fun! Dave and his frosty beard is a hoot! Great thumbnail!!! Thank you for the chuckles!

[@Marco2o11]

Yup! I was enjoying it as much as you were, or only imaging it. The adrenaline rush you guys were getting! I'm trying to compare it to something, and I think what could come close is hanging out on the trapeze sailing my 18' Hobbie Cat, everyone I've had out there on that, I had screaming! Power boats gave up chasing us as they were getting pounded by the waves as we cut through them. So yeah, that adventure you had, I was completely with you all the way! Insane! Wondering if you are the first to ever do something like this on an airboat.

[@steveskouson9620]

A few friends and I were on a friend's 35 foot sailboat, coming out of Marina Del Rey, one day. The wind is usually blowing straight in, at the harbor entrance. We saw 2 guys on an 18 foot Hobie Cat, also coming out. They (like us) were tacking back and forth, heading out. We had no trouble tacking, (the boat weighs 3 tons) but, every time they headed up, they almost completely stopped. When they made it over, that cat took off like a cat someone had put turpentine on her tail. If that boat was a motorcycle, it'd be doing wheelies! steve

[@RPrice_OG]

The most noisy, inefficient way to get from one place to another. I love it.

[@howtogetoutofbabylon8978]

Build a brake system; Like an anchor on a boat but you could have a pole was a drag on it or your push it push up on it would leverage it to lower down to the ground to give you some added friction.

[@Buzzrust1]

That will make you the Duke of snow.

[@williamjawbone3385]

Ha

[@lollipop8319]

So true 🤣

[@happyeggroll5267]

@HeavyDSparkss dbag scammer

[@juanamaya2123]

He already is LoL

[@RAGNAAAA]

,😂😂😂😂 this channel is laughable after that video 😂

[@felixfernandez6676]

This was suggested to me while listening to the song “Dupe- Gangsta “‘🤔🤔🤔

[@tylermallory2504]

The secret to running carbs at different altitudes is to just set up 2 or 3 different complete carbs, all of the same model, and then just swap the whole unit depending on what altitude you're going to be at. Way easier and faster than messing with pulling bowls and metering blocks to mess with jets and/or power valves

[@liamfoley4452]

Even better then that I think he’d be better off to get a sniper efi throttle body system from Holley. Throw some O2’s in the headers and it’ll learn for altitude

[@Chris6R97]

Carbs are outdated

[@tylermallory2504]

@@Chris6R97meh that's arguable...

[@Tclans]

Thinking of it is one thing, but actually doing it and pulling it off. That is so stupidly fun, I love it!

[@jsaludes1]

14:01, I can't think of a thing that could possibly go wrong. 18:03, Oh boy, this isn't good.....JUMP! JUMP! 18:09, Hey, that was pretty slick! Good driving Dave!

[@silkyjohnson5976]

Over here in michigan people use air boats in the winter to get to their private islands off lake St. Clair. Fun fact, they typically build these in Florida and come stock without a thermostat so make sure there's one put in for winter use or it will never warm up and slowly ruin the motor.

[@lotharschiese8559]

Pay attention to this Dave!

[@tracygsmith9172]

Air boats on snow are hilarious and fun as hell 😂. Had a lot of fun on homemade airboat back in my day.. 😅

[@Kiki-Kauai]

Fav video of all time! Unique as all hell! Beautiful scenery. The two Dave’s giggling like kids. Snow beards. Loading boat up was incredible! Love the music, editing and videography. Awesome job guys!! Hans rocks.

[@wildflower1397]

Like watching a drunk boat captain and a snow yeti on the sled ride of insanity, lol

[@aaronpreston47]

Now that was entertainment. I think a small rudder on the back sticking into the snow a few inches might help. You could probably hook it together with the air steering linkage and make it work.

[@randaltucker2981]

Ok gentlemen, that was fun. I agree with the motor upgrade idea; maybe an SMX with two big snowcone machines on it. This Jarhead is up for a snowed-in series, send it.

[@zombielover317able]

The production value of watching heavy d and the boys and the ladies behind the scenes go across the country it's priceless gentleman great videos Man whoever does a production the cameraman you guys know what you're looking for and what America is looking for.

[@profhortsunlover1536]

thank you for including all the women behind the scenes doing the mindnumbing drudgery of managing a large home, cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, laundry, bedding, etc and raising 3 children and their extra curricular activities, and her own hustles, health and well being

[@lotharschiese8559]

@@profhortsunlover1536 Ying & Yang

[@sykwookiee]

@@lotharschiese8559 no g on yin bro...

[@paulbordelon4489]

Thank you guys for always keeping us entertained I do a similar business and hope to be on here myself soon!

[@tracksoneverything4085]

I've been wanting to get an air boat to get to my water access property during freeze up and thaw. Hopefully I can find one for a decent price one day. Throw some efi on that 502 and see how it does.

[@graememckay9972]

That was funny. Seeing Diesel Dave turn into a yeti while tubing was priceless. Heavy D now needs a balaclava with baklava pictures on it.

[@alarichaney4168]

That looked like so much fun! It was totally outrageous! You guys have too much fun!

[@mjr1875]

Let's not forget the Established Titles videos just yet.

[@raeojeda81]

Dave with the beard full of snow !!! So funny. I wanna go on the airboat. That would be so much fun!

[@markwng]

Wow, that thing is a monster. Being from Australia I have never seen one. I never imagined counter rotating props .

[@Austin-mz9ol]

Man you wouldn’t know what to do here in Florida🤣pretty much everyone’s neighbor has one outside the major cities, we love em over here

[@brentvanwie1961]

Yeah anywhere there are swamps in the south they are prevalent Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana and Texas all have plenty

[@j.whiteoak6408]

You guys work hard - but you REALLY know how to have fun! And I love your snow adventures best of all. GREAT entertainment!! I can't wait to see this on skis❤️ Pardy Hardy, dudes..I can't wait for "SNOWED IN 2023"!! Awesome edit by the way - the drone footage is always great, but it's even better in this magical landscape. ❤️

[@bryanmcleod9346]

Ski's are gonna be a Waste of time, and more dangerous.

[@juliestafford7494]

You all are just so sweet you live life and don't let life live you. Keep having fun and be safe. I love watching you guys. Ty for being you ❤️

[@IamJBTHAKIDD]

Stopped by your shop today and saw the freedom bus and brodozer those are both unreal in person 👀 you and your team got mad skills and it's nice to see the good you use your platform and visibility to help others. Stay safe and stay blessed 💯

[@duncanandcarrie]

I haven’t laughed that hard in a video in a long time! It would be awesome to have you guys teach some fans how to drive in the snow. I’m always impressed when you are in the snow and act like it’s nothing!

[@jeremyhelminiak5178]

Man I would give anything to spend a weekend with you guys, that would be just what I need in my life right now.

[@williamgamelisenaya793]

Nuff respect Your ingenuity knows no bounds. Bless up 🙏 Watching from the land downunder Sydney NSW Australia

[@frankblom8546]

HeavyD, i saw some paris-dakar videos. And i thought, thats the race for your guys. It brings a lot together, racing, bad-ass vehicles, tough challenges and problem solving skills. Would love to watch that.

[@local631]

that was awesome, a friend of mine and I have discussed the possibility of using one of them many times with the main worry about going down hill and stopping.. I thought a small yard tractor hydraulic rake cut down to about 25% on both rear corners would be perfect for stopping on an incline or even to help turn in some situations... or a smaller version of those pole anchors bass boats use on the back.. anyway good luck and be safe Brothers..

[@alexsgocart]

Now this is top tier content. More of this!

[@KyleHaines615]

Dave: "This thing has to brakes" *Almost crashes into trees twice* Also Dave: "Let's make the un-stoppable boat go even faster!" lmao

[@lotharschiese8559]

@coryaskeland6485 Yah, more or less!

[@matthewvincent8971]

Ok I've come up with the best idea. Buy yourself a scrap Cessna 206 Fuselage and high-time IO-520 engine (300HP, turbochargeable). Get some aircraft skis for it. Then - get yourself a composite 3-blade prop with reverse thrust (mcfarlane aviation). You now have a 6-seater prop rocket with reverse/braking.

[@lesleenielsen4357]

Thank you, your videos make me laugh. I feel almost all your joy. The smiles can’t be beat. Keep having God and all your joy.

[@BilTac2]

That was freaking hilarious and sooo entertaining!! Never in my life have I ever seen an airboat on snow!! You just changed the game right there and opened up a whole new sport!

[@lotharschiese8559]

Wait until he has the new, improved version, sea trialed on snow!

[@mghtl]

if you are waiting for an ET Update this is the wrong video for you.

[@samfisherskiller]

They are slowly censoring out the comments regarding their scam affiliation. Dirtbags.

[@carterclaire8862]

Grow up

[@MathWithMozart]

@@carterclaire8862 you first little boy.

[@CabinxFever]

HeavyD is the LORD of airboats

[@vallee8144]

Y'all never cease to amaze me with your adventures! I love living vicariously with you. Y'all crack me up! That looks like soooooo much fun!

[@danielvipin7163]

This is how to move on after a scam, right, great work in educating the young and old viewers.

[@randyplatz68]

Wow that looks like so much crazy fun. I love playing in the snow, never seem to find enough time to do it. I'd love to come play with you guys on a snowed in adventure!!! Would be a life time bucket list thing for me. Love the video, the air boat is a cool idea for a big snow toy!

[@paulrivers7248]

Well I wish you good luck on that lol the only way that would ever happen is if you have lots and lots of money or you have something that Dave realty wants and you put that in with a trade lol just being honest..

[@RussellNelson]

I like the counter-rotating props so the torque doesn't roll you right over.

[@deeannmcginnis2115]

It looks like so much frozen fun. I agree that waxing it should help it go faster and smoother. I enjoyed watching the scenery go by; like being on a tour without getting the frostbite on the face.

[@franzmuffler1720]

I think it going smoother because of the Metal of the boat was cooling down

[@daldrete01]

Next year there will be tons of airboats in snowy areas thanks to this video, can't wait for it

[@serioustrouble63]

In 1930 German Alfred Wegener was on a Polar expedition in Greenland. He also used a prop driven slide with radial engine called "Eisbär". Didn't work very well....he died on that expedition. But that slide looked cool!

[@patwhite5744]

That airboat is SO awesome, I can only imagine the fun that was. Great video!!!!!!

[@noshsreqd]

Never seen one with a counter rotating prop, it sounds wicked!! It'll be fun to see what you guys come up with for skis and steering

[@lotharschiese8559]

Change out the rudders, Teflon the bottom and practice driving, spin into the direction you need to go, as you get there, gun it. Do it in the open flat, then on an open slope, so you learn to start compensating for gravity. Pointed down, gravity assists, pointed up gravity, it slows you! Eh!

[@kevinhawkes6319]

I really wish i was in the passenger seat with you dave. 67 yrs and done a lot of wild things but that takes the iceing off the cake. Wow

[@Cxtastrophy]

I just hope we get an explanation about et, before or after the contract with them, cause that really wasn't it

[@yuuur]

I agree, Kind of weird that they haven't addressed it yet even after the comment section in the last video.

[@modernprosperity7798]

Could you elaborate on this for me, not really sure what you’re talking about

[@Cxtastrophy]

@@modernprosperity7798 Yeah. They basically promoted a scam two videos ago. They said they'd prove or disprove everything and ended up not doing anything really except promoting it in a weird way, and they haven't said anything after. So it's really disappointing and gives them a bad look for obvious reasons

[@thestellarinc7734]

Why does everyone care about the ET ad so much. Guys its a commercial, get over it.

[@jessealvarado6939]

Answer your phone your extended car warranty needs to be extended 😂 I doubt you even bought anything and I read before I pay so I got exactly what I paid for y'all need to drop it🙏 Have a blessed day sir🙏

[@Darthesia1]

Ok, that was fun!! Thanks for the fun in the snow while I was warm and cozy on my couch!

[@denicestill1375]

Holy smokes you guys are creative! I watch your videos regularly. Sitting around waiting for a double lung transplant. I can honestly say I've not laughed that much in a long time @ Diesel Dave's snowbeard!! If I lived by you I'd be begging for a ride!

[@fathertatimus]

Who needs a cup holder when you’ve got a friend like Dave

[@randyclyde4939]

I laughed out loud watching Dave... Too much fun! Happy New Year to your entire crew. Be well, be safe!

[@jum5238]

If Santa Claus had a MACA hat, snow goggles, ear muffs and a Red Bull... YEAH.. so cool! I definitely needed a great laugh! Thanks guys!

[@LikeMikeNz]

I’d fly all the way from New Zealand just to experience a day with you guys like this 😂 I’ve never wanted to do something so bad before but this i want to do 😂

[@fresky5370]

Keep playing those video games kid, there is much better things in life than meeting these people who scam their fans.

[@BaconLT327]

@@fresky5370 tf? Lmao

[@1MartinWaite]

@@fresky5370 don’t worry people will keep well clear of you😮😊😂😂

[@stevemustaikis6602]

Back when I was a kid , that was 65 years ago, my dad had a friend that had an air snow plane . It was home made, cabin looked like a small helicopter made out of aluminum , air plane engine in back. It had 3 skis , up front for turning , 2 out back for stability. When I seen it it was on a frozen inland lake in Michigan. As I remember it went pretty well on the snow but it wasn't that deep. Deep snow and skis ? I don't think it will workout too well. That's an assume air boat set up you got there. If you think snow is fun , wait till summer on the lake.

[@organiccold]

Now, that was quality entertainment. I had a laugh, never thought a air boat will be so fun in the snow

[@zelpin6952]

That looks like so much fun. Have fun and be safe! Happy New Year!

[@zelpin6952]

Tim, @Rudderify check it out!

[@Rudderify]

@@zelpin6952that is awesome! We need one of these.

[@nickmiller2590]

That is a INSANE idea to go out and do. Thats just nuts Dave... Wow. I wanna see this in person. Hell i WANT to experience this in person!!!

[@whitefam2000]

You guys keep getting more and more crazy, in a good way. Always wanted to see one of those in the snow, and now I have. Honestly though I don't think a steering ski set will do the boat justice. I only see more problems adapting a steering ski set to the boat. Then again you could probably figure out a way to fab one out that wouldn't cause the boat part to loose strength. Work it into your engine steering handle maybe. Anyway had a blast. 🥳🥳😛

[@admiralking]

I can’t believe we get that much entertainment for free!!! Awesome video quality and editing.

[@jhood758]

Love your videos guys!! East Texas here and it doesn’t snow here very often. Everything is just Awesomely Beautiful there‼️What a fun life! I live my life vicariously through your videos. Always have fun and stay safe. ♥️🙏🏼🇺🇸♥️ ☃️❄️☃️

[@Siiello]

STILL WAITING FOR THE ESTABLISHED TITLES APOLOGY VIDEO

[@bryanwildeman2902]

Yea not going to let that established titles video get swept under the rug

[@tommyfree4736]

Put a massive grin on my face. You guys have a great job and great life

[@susiewheeler8197]

I have watched this sooo many times and I love it everytime

[@DarylWade]

Try this again! Didn't go through last time! For the stopping capabilities you should make the props a reversible pitch like on other planes and boats! Use the power of what you already have instead of adding more weight! As for the improvement to steering Hans's idea of a disk would be better than skiis that could potentially catch an edge while you're being crazy and flip the boat due to a sudden turn! If you do use skiis you need to think about the rounded up edges like the acrobatic skiis have causing less sudden drag. I have plenty more knowledge should you be interested! Peace To All and To All a GREAT TIME!

[@DR-UTAH]

We need more snow videos they are the best.

[@zakhoule8950]

Was definitely entertaining to watch and hilarious, but it would be alot more entertaining if I could be there doing it with you guys of course, hopefully one day even without the airboat I'd even love to just come on a recovery with you guys or just hang out up at the cabin, on the bucket list for sure

[@paulrivers7248]

Well good luck the only way that would happen is if you have alot of money and then more money lol or you hv something Dave really wants and you make that part of the deal lol I'm just being honest..

[@RollinPanda]

did established titles pay for this video too

[@WAYNEGARDNER-py5cj]

14' fiberglass with poly on the bottom, with a 300hp aircraft engine on it, it screams on snow or water!! yes takes power to turn no matter how fast your going!!

[@saleen3933]

What about a thick vinyl wrap on the bottom of the air boat? Then it would be really smooth and slick on the snow. 🤔

[@jdeftw]

Their dignity apparently had a price, and it must have been a lot considering they're taking the silence/sweep under the rug approach. Keep removing all the comments and like-boosting others to make the Top Comments look good, the internet doesn't forget.

[@cody4684]

Cool air boat but I wish you guys would make more sellout videos!!!

[@GSD_VIDEOS]

I'm still waiting for a response video to the scam they wasn't a scam

[@nickyohare5038]

I love seeing you an dave laugh shows your enjoying life

[@chrisdemling5387]

Air boat in the snow is an all new level I’m excited to see

[@thisperson2963]

Established titles giving out snow plots now too huh?

[@vinnycorrado1407]

I noticed you blocked keywords in the comments 😂😂😂 wonder why 😂

[@1heart7seas1moon]

Why isn’t no one talking about the scam he promoted ?

[@Jeremiah_Dafty]

They are… those comments are getting deleted

[@didierneeferc]

DUDE! I now wish I can do that ever in my life!!! Ive donw this so many times with RC airboats! thats so SICK!!!

[@chrisbible5629]

Kevlar on the bottom works well. before you up the horse power do not over cam it, if the engine shakes at idle it will destroy the gear box, my brother destroyed several gear boxes before he backed down the cam

[@bryanmcleod9346]

Belt drive eliminates that.

[@jeffestoll]

so, you are going to let the ET scam just slip under the radar.....

[@thecloneguyz]

He literally lied to our face and told us that it wasn't a scam and that we should put our money in the established titles thing and then he defended it like 20 different ways you can't just ignore that or act like it didn't happen

[@ian4782]

Don't worry they are doing skids in airboat canoes now. Everyone has forgotten about the scam advertising/investigation 🤣. Boat slides bro 🤣🤣🤣

[@dirtydan9432]

Still ignoring everyone regarding established titles ? Just hoping it will go away on its own.. lol

[@HeAdChEeSe1983]

I would like to make a suggestion: You could use Teflon on the bottom and to steer it, mainly in an emergency, a decelerator like a bull dozer. I was thinking a paddle or a spike on each side that the fan and boat could pivot around. It would accomplish both steering and braking. This would require the least amount of modification. I must say this is a great idea guys and I thoroughly enjoyed the video except for that tinge of jealousy. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

[@m.od.3116]

When you stopped the tube and how covered in snow with all the snowballs in your hair. Holy hell i had to replay it. I couldn't stop laughing.