Launch All Outboard Hydroplanes

Now is the time to race and restore outboard hydroplanes. This is just a quick action edit with leftover footage. PNW region 10. Outboard racing is fun!

[@davidstumer3360]

God I miss doing this. Used to race boats in Texas back in the early 80s ran B1 hydro and B1 runabout. 25 horse Johnson on a Mercury lower unit 😢

[@briansimon8969]

So cool and looks like fun!!

[@1975normal]

This looks so fun

[@richarddobreny6664]

that was fun!

[@bradspartanwheat8428]

Darn I miss doing this I’m in Queensland and ready to but and start up again racing

[@kingqueenarwanakapuashulu]

very good

[@ssnider420]

I have a 8ft tiny titan. What would be the best option to power it

[@slowstartfast2162]

Depends on if you want a vintage or modern engine, how much you weight and how fast you want to go. Any 8hp -15hp two stroke with a standard lower unit should give you a smooth ride like this video. Always install a kill switch. kzbin.info/www/bejne/epKmYaB9pNWYZrs I'm liking my 8hp Yamaha two stroke on non-racing small craft. 58 pounds.

[@richarddobreny6664]

go for the new 600hp V12 merc!

[@austint5672]

What are they pulling off of the motor when they launch?

[@slowstartfast2162]

The silver two cylinder Yamato outboards pull start with a rope, the rope does not rewind back into the motor. The loud 4 cylinder Mercury outboards, some teams have a battery powered starter motor that they place on top of the flywheel and then detach once it's running.

[@Magma_Boy]

What speeds do the 15hp ones get?

[@slowstartfast2162]

A stock outboard hydroplane - 48.3 mph 3 mile circle race, 52.6 mph 5 mile, -- 64.5 mph kilo record --

[@Magma_Boy]

@@slowstartfast2162 Wow impresive!

[@blyat7276]

i thought hydroplanes had helicopter jet engines on them

[@greymichael1]

The Unlimited class Hydroplanes are powered by Turbines.

[@drfiberglass]

Had to mute... Boat noise only please...

[@slowstartfast2162]

Music deleted -clips added/extended. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn-ymICEna6Vja8