Insane JETSPRINT RACING from New Zealand!!!

[@stephencarter1442]

Always wanted to see The New Zealand driver's. Now I can enjoy another sport that I would normally never get a chance to see. Cheers Mate. Thanks for sharing and taking us along with you.!.

[@JollyRoger907]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrCdnAudiophile]

I think a Kswap series would be sick! Super cheap reliable engines that would make it much cheaper to enter into the sport! Thanks for all the videos man, been watching them all. Very cool to see how the og's of the sport get down.

[@fredericrike5974]

Somebody on You Tube put a Honda K in mini boat- that had to be a riot! FR

[@Joebobinator]

@@fredericrike5974 Yeah that's Kyle (BoostedBoiz), he's buddies with Cleetus and built his k24 mini jet to ride with Cleetus. Fun build and the thing hauls, probably too much turbo lag to compete in jet sprint but it looks like fun on the river

[@JollyRoger907]

I vote got the K-swap series too 🤣

[@shaunmilor]

All for you guys getting kyle to race a boat with a k. his k swap turbo jet adventure boat is starting to get pretty quick for the type of boat it is

[@georgedreisch2662]

Great video and especially the interviews, and on boards. I’m impressed with the smoothness of the driving of the #1 boat… Thanks for sharing.

[@JollyRoger907]

Thanks for the feedback 👍

[@R1Kyle]

Great video Eric, I have been missing the builds but I must say that this one made me feel some excitement. What a trip for you.

[@JollyRoger907]

Build video coming Sunday!

[@jdub2606]

Was fortunate enough to spend a week in NZ when I was 16. Such a beautiful place and the people are the nicest I’ve ever encountered. Would love to go back someday. Great video and can’t wait to see you finish and rip the new boat!

[@JollyRoger907]

It’s so cool down there!!!

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

@@JollyRoger907 The grass always seems greener on the other side so I moved to the US. Thanks for the video Mate.

[@deckert618]

Man, can't really appreciate how narrow that track is until you see the in boat footage. Y'all are maniacs! LOL

[@JollyRoger907]

Lol yeah sometimes I wonder if there’s something wrong with my brain 🤣

[@aldopine]

Great content❗The interviews were superb. The racing was awesome ❗Thank you very much for sharing this to us fans. 🙂

[@JollyRoger907]

Great feedback thank you

[@guybrandon750]

Absolutely awesome video. Unfortunately I had other commitments otherwise I would have popped over to watch! I live 1.5 hrs from Featherston. Great showcase of New Zealand and the New Zealand Jet boating scene. I hope you do make it over to race. Thanks for the excellent coverage and I’m looking forward to you getting back to the new build. Cheers from Palmerston North.

[@JollyRoger907]

Thank you!

[@solarfunction1847]

Can you imagine the competition between Kyle & Cleeter as they beat each other whilst racing the circuit for 2023 or 2034 around America, you know how Cleetus doesn't like to lose to anyone lol, would be exciting to say the least.

[@JollyRoger907]

Don’t discredit the current drivers they’d be going against, it’s going to be a battle! Can’t wait!!!

[@solarfunction1847]

@@JollyRoger907 That too hehehehe

[@shaunmilor]

​@@JollyRoger907 I see what solar meant. cleet just chases perfection and seems to toss the youtube money into it to make it happen. hard not to expect great things from someone with the drive to win he has and the money to back it. only downside to Garrett mitchell is he spreads his time thin between so many hobbies.. kyle is super cautious and used to be really scared of the speed his cars made. jet boats and the trust to stay on throttle for him I bet would take some time. I'd love to see them both battle the classes next year

[@Joe-nv6ge]

@@shaunmilor Kyle's already ahead of the game, no missing 3rd in these boats

[@Danny__D]

@@Joe-nv6ge 😂

[@charleshenshaw9099]

The #1 boat sounded like he never lifted during his entire lap. Great video, I really enjoyed it.

[@georgedreisch2662]

Seemed exceptionally smooth in their driving as well.

[@JollyRoger907]

He was ripping it for sure!

[@kevincanfly]

Ok, so much to unpack in that video... the opening shot of crash bang pop fire felt like you tossed in that clip for me.. 😆. Since I mentioned carnage....🏴‍☠️🤘.. everyone there seemed very friendly, the boats are amazing, the track was super technical. I bet it's hard knowing all the feelings, but setting on the sidelines. I know that feeling in a different way.. solid episode, fantastic day of racing, can't wait to see more!!🍻🏴‍☠️🤘

[@JollyRoger907]

It was a great event!!!

[@vehdynam]

That was another great video ! A little tricky to understand them , with their accents and being soft spoken. I really appreciate this it really opens up the world of jet sprint boat racing to all of us Those large cubic inch small blocks must have a lot of tricks in them to enable that displacement .Many thanks

[@JollyRoger907]

Yeah the accent & unique slang words can be tough to decipher sometimes!

[@CLCIII]

With the Traumatic Brain Injury I had in 2017 that nearly killed me, my mind cannot keep up with the pace of the turns required 🙃. I still like watching it though and wish it were something I had experienced firsthand in my younger, abler days. As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇

[@JollyRoger907]

Oh man that’s tough! It’s still an incredible spectator sport!!!

[@CLCIII]

@@JollyRoger907 I hope and look forward being able to see it live at The Freedom Factory one day. Sooner than later I am hoping! God's Will Be Done. As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇

[@Rebar77_real]

Crazy first crash, they barely grazed that bank. Go Invercargill, rip Burt. So dang narrow there. Thanks for bringing us!

[@NZMOPAR]

we had a track down here in Invercargill years ago I miss watching live

[@JollyRoger907]

Doesn’t take much to unsettle the boat!

[@rogerrandolpph4844]

OMG that is freaking crazy! I got to get out more! Lol. Thanks so much for the content!

[@JollyRoger907]

Gotta see it in person!

[@mudmoney1154]

Awesome video bud , the ride alongs were great ( i couldnt count how many times i would have been out of the water upside down ) , come visit Australia only across the ditch as they say

[@JollyRoger907]

That might be next 😉. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@wadepreston5298]

Been waiting for this the kiwis are insane!!😉

[@JollyRoger907]

We’re all half-nuts to do this!

[@timtuttle2109]

Kyle from boostedboiz definitely needs a jet sprint boat Cleetus needs people to race at the new Florida Jet sprint boat course...

[@JollyRoger907]

There’s a new Florida track? Lol

[@timtuttle2109]

@JollyRoger907 I doubt he tows his boat to the west coast every time he's going to race. Besides you've seen how Garrett rolls.

[@michaelshafer2996]

@@timtuttle2109 it's not as simple as just digging out a track, zoning and environmental concerns come into play

[@timtuttle2109]

@@michaelshafer2996 he'll be there tomorrow on a seperate issue maybee he can kill 2 birds with one stone.

[@BoldRam]

So glad you got back down here guys!! Enjoy the hell out of the rest of your trip. 🤙🤙

[@JollyRoger907]

Had a blast!!!

[@vlfreak]

great vid and thanks for the content.. glad youre all enjoying your trip down the NZ, its a magic spot 💪

[@JollyRoger907]

Oh it was sooo much fun!

[@The_Cat_Authority]

So glad you are makin videos. Really enjoy them!

[@JollyRoger907]

Thank you, means a lot to me!

[@huckwild6464]

im so glad cleeter introduced me to this its so cool. +1 for Evel Knievel spotting

[@tezzrterry7485]

Great video, insane speeds, like a Sprintcar on water.

[@JollyRoger907]

It’s intense for sure!

[@michaelshafer2996]

Way faster than a sprint car, the acceleration and handling I don't think there is anything in the world faster honestly.

[@432htz3]

@@michaelshafer2996 Top fuel drag racing obviously faster but they dont go round corners LOL

[@willyct207]

Thanks bru this sport is awesome!!!💣👌👌👌

[@JollyRoger907]

Glad you enjoy it! I sure do!

[@madmarty21]

Love see vids like these coming from my home country cheers guys hope ya enjoyed it

[@JollyRoger907]

We had a blast!!!

[@klow6481]

Was an awesome live event. Cool to see you all wandering around :)

[@JollyRoger907]

You were there?

[@klow6481]

@@JollyRoger907 Yep, spectator, NZer myself. Love the Jetsprints, subscribed to your channel after catching on when Garrett was racing in your boat in the states. 😁

[@klow6481]

Had a twin mercury 250s on a 16ft ski boat when I was a kid 35+ years ago, we NZers are water babies, the ocean is everywhere in NZ. PADI dive instructor myself. Dad used to love putting a life jacket on me and throwing me overboard.🤣😂🤣

[@JollyRoger907]

@@klow6481 likewise growing up on a 30 mile long island in Alaska! If you didn’t have a boat you didn’t do much lol

[@PhoenixRNH]

Was great to meet you guys, can't wait to race against you next year if that happens 👌 (Reuben)

[@JollyRoger907]

Brother I sure hope it happens! Now is the time for me! It was great meeting you too and thanks for the interview! ✌️👍

[@NZMOPAR]

I miss watching this live . we had a track down here in Invercargill it was so good to watch

[@JollyRoger907]

It’s soooo fun!

[@skwyrz1]

Great video, Thank you.

[@JollyRoger907]

Thanks Scott!

[@robertpierce1981]

Watching these guys cements how well Cleetus did as a noob in these boats.

[@JollyRoger907]

They want him to come down!

[@robertpierce1981]

@@JollyRoger907 I’m sure. Even without his driving skills Garrett appears to be an all-around good guy and excellent helper of people in need.

[@BrickNewton]

@@JollyRoger907 Would travel any where in the Country to see Cleetus race a jet boat in New Zealand

[@ericreinoehl4350]

Thanks for the view, awsome trip for you

[@JollyRoger907]

It was so much fun!!!

[@nzdatsports9659]

epic , good vid , some great kiwi content right there , thanks

[@JollyRoger907]

Thank you!

[@gaius_enceladus]

This is why (as a NZer) I think NASCAR is *tame!*

[@JollyRoger907]

Yes but they do wreck at 200mph lol

[@codysheppard9232]

K SWAPPED JET BOAT, HELL YA. Jolly Rogers and Boosted Boiz would be wicked content. I look forward to it.

[@JollyRoger907]

Start hitting them up to get ahold of me. I reached out to them at Le Mullet, ball is in their court now I guess. It would be crazy fun!

[@codysheppard9232]

@boostedboiz #boostedboiz

[@pagey007]

Great vid ,, NZ , Where its at , But I might be biased 🙂Will come down and catch up when you are over racing ,, A supporter 🙂

[@JollyRoger907]

Thanks Mike!

[@wph_k958]

Wow if I knew you guys were there I would've gone. It's like 5 min away from me smh

[@JollyRoger907]

Wish you would have! It was awesome racing!

[@Coopsfixeruppershop]

I saw in a vid the other day where Cleetus told Kyle he needed to go with him Sprint boat racing. K swap would be a cool one to see them do.

[@JollyRoger907]

I saw that too!

[@Dunehoon]

I was also at LeMullets the past couple years with Renner and Wilkey

[@JollyRoger907]

Nice 👍

[@A_Bone1972]

in my neck of the woods there's the hard Dixon cider cidery. hadn't heard of the other before. not that it matters, but i'm curious which was established first? gotta be difficult to wear the hats of a spectator, racer, and coach at the same time. that pump vacuum effect reminds me of how F1 cars increase in downforce the faster they go which, obviously, increases their drivability the ride along videos are amazing. they almost get the adrenaline pumping while watching! a World of Outlaws 410 winged sprint car has approximately 900hp. just throwin' that out there wishing everyone the best enjoyment this holiday season ✌️🐝➕️ what be a pirate's favorite letter?

[@JollyRoger907]

Agreed on the sprint car power, our issue is we can’t run past about 6700 rpm due to the pump. Sprint cars are up over 8,500 I believe!

[@A_Bone1972]

@@JollyRoger907 if you look up 2002 World of Outlaws 2F Brad Furr you can find pictures of his car with a carbon fiber air scoop on the nose that he drove at several races that season. my cousin Mike was his crew chief, taking over the roll from his older brother John who had started his career with BMRS (still working for them), who had come up with that creation. when Mikey put that on the car that 410 could run at 10k rpm! lots of teams tried to sign my cousin for the future. he turned them all down to take a job as shop manager for the NASCAR Red Bull Racing team. doubt this helps, but the nostalgia...lots of memories that i'll spare y'all from ✌️🐝➕️

[@jamestaylor2499]

i miss racing so much there is nothing else like it

[@JollyRoger907]

It’s sooo intense!

[@HiggyRSQ]

A small fact about Sam Newdick, prior to jet sprinting he had no motorsport experience, he started in the lites class and won the championship in his rookie year. Blake Briant won't have any dramas fixing his boat, his family builds them, They're called White Pointers.

[@JollyRoger907]

Interesting, I hadn’t done any motor sports either!

[@lyndonscott4262]

NZ number 1 for jet boats I'm sure Cletus would love NZ too maybe he should come next time to💯👍

[@JollyRoger907]

It’s a looooong trip from Tampa lol

[@Kirk_Wood]

These boats are just badass!

[@JollyRoger907]

I agree 😬

[@irwoody2]

He just put up a video of his k swap turbo jet boat get in there and teach him how to drive it and how to be fast with it. He is a fast learner and I would love to see the sport grow here in the US

[@KatFishKing1972]

that's a mini. he's faster than cleet

[@JollyRoger907]

A boat like that will never turn hard due to the hull design, they’re made to run shallow. I had a few ideas how to get more speed out of it but they’ll figure it out I’m sure!

[@ncradock2007]

There's a guy over here in west Oz that's running a 3uz in his boat, goes mint

[@JollyRoger907]

Nice!

[@johnnym1320]

Love the in boat content!

[@JollyRoger907]

Glad to hear it!

[@clutch5sp989]

It was 2008ish and someone showed me a YT of that green boat Wicked or something. I was hooked also being a huge PB fan for many years. I'm the type guy who is more interested in the machine more than the sport.

[@JollyRoger907]

That’s awesome

[@japlin3]

Good to see you in new zealand.

[@JollyRoger907]

Was an awesome trip!!!

[@Coopsfixeruppershop]

If you miss a turn, do you get flipped off? or just get a WTF signal?

[@JollyRoger907]

Lol more like WTF

[@SledorFish]

I hope we get another world championship here in the US.

[@JollyRoger907]

Would be nice, we’ll see!

[@ryangertridge]

So badass, someday I will get in one off there🙏🙏 let's go Kyle kswapped boat forsure..

[@JollyRoger907]

Would be cool to see

[@keithwicks6828]

Volume at 100% at work.

[@JollyRoger907]

Niceeeee!

[@davidjohnson8474]

These guys over there are nuts! I had a question about the engines used ........I understand 1000k hp is sick but would 700-900hp but Rev 9500-10500rpm be faster?? I was thinking high RPM would spin the pump faster and not on the edge all the time? I'm really surprised you guys don't use retired Nascar Cup engines cause they are made to last!

[@JollyRoger907]

The pumps are the limiting factor. Once you get above about 6500 rpm you’re pumping foam, not water.

[@davidjohnson8474]

@@JollyRoger907 I didnt realize that!When someone builds a veriable vane or blade pitch for the pump I would think that would fix that problem!?

[@chrismadaj8751]

JollyRoger907 ROCKS SPRINT JET BOAT WORLD This series was fantastic you explained things so much. It was nice meeting your friends from the boating world. I like how sam explained his experience with driving a 1500 hp engine compared to a 1000 hp you would have to get your timing down plus spend a lot more money GODSPEED ps cool to see the bar JollyRoger907

[@JollyRoger907]

First off it’s Jolly ROGER 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chrismadaj8751]

@JollyRoger907 I don't know how that got there but I do apologize for that won't happen 😕 again GODSPEED Brother

[@chrismadaj8751]

@JollyRoger907 i feel like such a ass

[@JollyRoger907]

@@chrismadaj8751 lol all good brother don’t worry about that.

[@timothythompson3029]

It's a good idea to use a Hans and arm resistants.

[@JollyRoger907]

I think the HANS is overkill in boats that are only topping 85mph to be honest. And they’re hitting dirt, tires & catch fences. Quite different than hitting concrete at 150. I do agree with double arm restraints though vs 1 after seeing some chilling high speed photographs

[@MrCubflyer]

Cant wait until the season starts in the PNW .

[@JollyRoger907]

You & me both brother!!!

[@mitchellholroyd2837]

I like all the safety! My fear is drowning!

[@julianmorrin6999]

Track is usually only about knee deep, if that. I have seen boats end up inverted in the channel, and the roll cage actually keeping the crews heads out of the water

[@JollyRoger907]

Yeah that’s a bit scary!

[@bgd5339]

Those onboard videos really show exactly how fast those corners come up. 😳 That was surprisingly a really fast track. How many tracks does New Zealand 🇳🇿 have? 🤔

[@NZMOPAR]

we have 6 at the moment that i know of . we did have more years ago . only one in the south island 5 in the north . i am at the bottom of the south we had one here back in the 90s and early 2000s . but a lot of guys do river racing down here

[@benhicks1471]

@@NZMOPAR baypark was always an entertaining evening. 🇳🇿🤙🏻

[@JollyRoger907]

You HAVE to be 3-4 corners ahead of the boat!

[@mikea1893]

A 4 router router Turbo would be sweet too.

[@JollyRoger907]

🤙

[@josecaparroso577]

#boostedboyz and Cleeter it will be a great show........i love Jolly Roger vid and builds.

[@JollyRoger907]

Thanks Jose!

[@josecaparroso577]

@@JollyRoger907 what you build and share is great ...Saludos from Panama city, Panama

[@hanswerner6088]

Awesome!

[@JollyRoger907]

✌️👍

[@mikemathis3936]

A Jolly Roger racing invasion of New Zealand? That sounds so fun that, once they get wind of it, uptight legislators might feel compelled to write puritanical laws to stop the happiness 🙃.Would a project like that rate a special name or logo for the team? It started me thinking of a Jolly Kiwi logo with a Kiwi (bird) skull instead of a human skull.Which reminded me of an animated short film called "Kiwi!" which features a Kiwi (bird) who wears a leather pilot's helmet and goggles. I cannot reccomend that you find "Kiwi!' on you Tube and watch it though. Especially if you are sensitive in nature Not because it isnt well done or moving though. It was made as a Masters thesis for the school of visual arts in NYC, and makes some moving points about happiness and dreams and ambitions and goals. But it is awfully dark and not all cartoons have happy endings. Ive been called (possibly true) names that would make Team Jolly Roger blush for recommending Kiwi! without any sort of warning in the past. .

[@JollyRoger907]

Should our whole team go? 🤣

[@fredericrike5974]

But did you have fun, Eric? I'm sure you will go back- driving suit, helmet and all! the 2JZ boat was interesting but the base engine costs are pretty astronomical in the States lately- the speed equipment is stating to appear for the GM Vortec 4200 I6, and a few early pioneers are doing well at drag racing with it. Man are you going to sleep on the trip home! And then there is the Garret effect- who has already found the Aussie burn out scene and brought it to the FF. You may be going back with a larger company that you usually travel with! FR

[@JollyRoger907]

Yes I had a blast! It was a lot of work though and could have used at least one down day!

[@fredericrike5974]

@@JollyRoger907 You will go back- I could see that in your eyes and posture. And you will challenge the very best in the biz; it will be a race to remember- one or both boats may get some breakage- those mild mannered fellows are tough looking work- they weren't peddling at all- get on the throttle and mash it till the end. Next winter trip you have to go tease Garret- you've already infected the Florida Man in him pretty well! FR

[@montneymon-ta-knee6810]

how much does it cost to build a boat

[@JollyRoger907]

Horsepower is money and also the largest unit cost in one of these boats so it all depends on the motor. A brand new jet pump costs about $12k, aluminum & chromoly about $3k etc it adds up very quickly

[@montneymon-ta-knee6810]

@@JollyRoger907thank you for the response i love watching

[@andrewthomas5769]

Trying to stay on course seems to be half the battle. The camera view makes staying on course seem almost impossible.

[@JollyRoger907]

It’s definitely half the battle, maybe more on a tighter track!

[@andrewthomas5769]

@@JollyRoger907 I think I'm going to keep my 15ft eagle sport jet on the local lakes and rivers. I wouldn't have a boat worth driving after a season of racing.😀😀😀😀😀

[@Danny__D]

Australia next?

[@JollyRoger907]

Hmmmm good idea 😉

[@petnzme]

Giving away a lot of secrets...

[@JollyRoger907]

Ehhhh it’s all good

[@morrisanderson818]

Back in the 80s they didn't have harnesses,and not theses aero boat's,most were pretty much ordinary jet boat's and when you crashed,you pretty much got thrown out of the boat, along with your navigator 😅bloody Kiwi's, finding heaps of way's to hurt you,while youre laughing your head off,now we have a place called Queenstown

[@JollyRoger907]

lol truth 👆

[@myresponsesarelimited7895]

Awesome vid - boom mic maybe?...

[@JollyRoger907]

What do you mean?

[@myresponsesarelimited7895]

@JollyRoger907 could hear you but it was a struggle to hear the guy's you were interviewing

[@JollyRoger907]

@@myresponsesarelimited7895 ahhh yeah I’ll do that next time. Thanks for the input

[@11calman]

Go You Kiwis.

[@JollyRoger907]

Yesss

[@Jamiehello1]

DID Cleeter buy a Boat ?

[@JollyRoger907]

I’ll let him cover that.

[@benhicks1471]

Now thats how kiwis fly🤙🏻🇳🇿

[@JollyRoger907]

Yessss!

[@ls1jeeper]

Is there a minimum weight ? I've seen turbo street bikes make 700 or so hp. That would have to be 300 lbs lighter if that translates into speed like cars do ? lol I know jack shit about building/driving sprint boats but enjoy the videos

[@JollyRoger907]

No there’s no weight restriction at all.

[@mikea1893]

It would be nit to see a jet boat with a Berra Turbo in a jet boat light and lots of power or a 4 router router Turbo.

[@JollyRoger907]

Funny you say that, Richard Burt in the BeNRG Superboat runs a Berra turbo and it hauls ass.

[@MidwestOutlaw86]

So how many of these teams build there own boats, completely?

[@JollyRoger907]

Not very many. I know Blake Bryant & family builds white pointer boats though

[@64thchopshop]

We should be good at this sport we invented the jet boat here in nz also jumping off a perfectly good bridge with a rope around your ankles 🤣🇳🇿

[@JollyRoger907]

Yes indeed 👍

[@64thchopshop]

@@JollyRoger907 if i new you guys were coming all the way over here i would of gone to the race meeting but hopefully you guys can head back down here next year and race will be wicked to see usa vs nz 😉

[@And-ml5wm]

Why use black gloves? Wouldn't a bright coloured glove be easier to see for the driver?

[@JollyRoger907]

Some teams do that, might give it a try.

[@SavageNativeA.T]

NEW ZEALAND 🇳🇿👍

[@JollyRoger907]

Yesssss ✌️👍

[@pieterbezuidenhout2741]

I hear it's mandatory for the Navigator to wear Diapers ?

[@JollyRoger907]

Lmso just spit out my coffee

[@jamesoliver6625]

You'd never know that Jacinda Ardern has all these guys by their gonads.

[@JollyRoger907]

🤷🏻‍♂️

[@432htz3]

Not any more. She's gone and hopefully her cohorts in 3 months time.

[@tonywood3660]

What's wrong with you yanks, just your average Sunday afternoon boat ride......

[@JollyRoger907]

Hell yeah brother!

[@johntuffy5721]

too much blah blah blah ..... no enough zoom zoom zoom

[@JollyRoger907]

🤣🤟

[@gamerjay6624]

Rangers, jet boats and dog boxes, yep it’s NZ

[@JollyRoger907]

Lmao yep

[@mikelouw7189]

Coming from aderns logic of Lockdowns and Climate issues. Rock on boys.

[@JollyRoger907]

Love it! 👍

[@bernardmcnamara]

Holley & Jesse. Wow that looked fast. 🏁🚤🌊 I don't think my brain can react that quick on some of those short close turns...

[@JollyRoger907]

Just gotta stay ahead of the boat!