Letting Fans Make a Risky Financial Decision For Me...

[@bisket2003]

HUNTER!!! Dudes ALWAYS welcomed back!

[@OrganizedChaos75]

I think this was filmed months ago because Hunter moved to NC over 4 months ago and cut his hair shorter around the time he moved.

[@mdizzle9482]

@@OrganizedChaos75is Hunter bound to never leave North Carolina?

[@mutt2jeff]

Given the comments about how he was in and out of there lives again sounds like he was just in town for a visit

[@mygarden365]

It was good to see Hunter. And everyone else,

[@d.rowley5023]

Hunter was born driving a boat.

[@backyardworker]

Step 1: But it, fix it, give it to Hunter. Step 2: Race Hunter. Step 3: Ask Hunter to come along for a recovery, when 2 boats are needed. Or ... just because for the fun of it.

[@vincecorey2346]

That’s a true SWCC/SEAL boat 100% should buy it

[@silkpursuit]

Was thinking the same thing, the RHIB is so iconic. How can you not buy it? lol

[@ShortStroker317]

Spot on. NSW retired them. But a small up and coming unit in the marines are using them now. And some other countries.

[@mattchristensen9424]

If I could afford it, I would buy it

[@shawnmason5290]

Good to see Hunter! What is his channel called now?

[@dylanhochstetler2888]

Yes SWCC/SEAL

[@01489dray]

as a father of four who spends most of his life away from everything he loves just trying to keep the lights on for his family your vids are my fav escape from this shit reality i live in! i may never live a stress free life but it is an escae for me to watch yours! love you guys much respect and your vids is my my fav escape from this daily struggle

[@ShortStroker317]

The NSW 11m RIB was the workhorse for SWCC/SEALs for 25+ years. It’s now in service by a special unit with the marines. Still in its infancy. I’ve spent MANY long hours and nights working on those damn things. Keep the belts TIGHT, especially coolant/water pump belt, clean air filter and impellers clean. Every year check your or after a lot of use, check the jets/impellers/stators for clearances. Good luck with electrical. 😂

[@ShortStroker317]

And for god sakes STOP calling them army boats. NAVY BRO NAVY It’s mechanical fuel… and those turbos are not wastegated. It’s probably the turbo they fail a lot.

[@madaboutmilitaria3630]

We all know Dave doesn’t look after gear😂

[@orlandoabreus2596]

Price less

[@krisone63]

They stopped using them in 2022, and switched to a different model. Of course, there are some leftover but they are getting rid of them, check the government auctions. Go buy one for yourself real cheap, fix it, and sell them. With your knowledge, you could make a killing.

[@delagto_5340]

Those 3126 are turned up high ! I’d love to hope on sis and see the specs for those fuel settings haha

[@linkedup7346]

From Diesel Brothers to a fantastic You Tube channel. All the great recoveries you do like pick up an airplane that crashed because the family couldn't afford the clean up....God Bless!

[@mikepoor5153]

nah, the other boat is already the ultimate machine that is getting even better

[@fingolfyn]

That boat has some potential, look into it and if its not complete a wreck - just buy it and have lots of fun with it, and please don't forget to bring us along with your fun. God bless you all.

[@eugeneNOstoner]

We used Rhib’s in the CG, they worked well, only problem, they can be a rough ride in small seas. A lot of back problems from the rhibs we used, especially those 25 footers.

[@JamesWestAZ]

If the price is right........ Buy it. Fix it, flip it, keep it.... What's one more boat? LOL Nice to see Hunter with you today. Even if it was just a quick boat ride.

[@bjrnkland3096]

Nice to see Hunter back on the channel🙂

[@JMH33SD]

Reminds of the boats I've seen in San Diego Bay and off Coronado Beach that the seals use at NWS Coronado with the inflatable bumpers and the grey paint

[@itsaluigi]

Get Hunter back, ditch the boat😂

[@-108-]

Hunter left voluntarily, to do his own things. He's now doing his own things.

[@just_j6514]

​@@-108- Hahaha! "He's Now Doing His Own Things." 😅 😂 😅 Perfect

[@itsaluigi]

I knew that. Just so you know that I knew that I want you to know that I knew that.

[@johnritchie5968]

fix-it - buy it - Have a blast with it.

[@Frank-Thoresen]

And sell it

[@danieledhouse]

I wouldn't buy it due to the cat's, having worked on many different marinised engines, cat's always seem to give me the most greif. Awesome to see Hunter hanging out again!

[@MikeCameramike]

Looks like a lot of maintenance!! My favorite jet boat 2001 240hp Seadoo Speedster too much fun go in 8 inch water..

[@selwyndyer8357]

The boat has to pay its way,remember a boat is like a caravan use for one month a year,it’s boat for work not for fun,I think you have enough toys.

[@thrasband4176]

ABSOLUTLY NOT, do not buy another boat until you sell two of yours! Even though you like buying stuff, I wouldn't buy it. Great videos guys! Need more!

[@callumruch3282]

Buy it!! I love it when you make videos with your boats no matter what’s happening

[@PamMayes-v8v]

If the price is right buy it , you can always flip it to Cleetus LOL" . No really can't be much wrong with it just check it over. Then you will know, depending on the cost to fix it. and just have some fun ! I was good seeing Hunter !😄💚 Happy Fathers Day to all you Papa's

[@jonnylakewood7767]

HD, many of us live vicariously thru you: "A man sees it. A man wants it. A man buys it."

[@caseyanderson7449]

When i worked for Cummins, we built some engines for one of the deadliest catch boats... and those marines engines pushed way more than the road engines, mostly having to do with emissions no where near as stict for marine applications

[@geraldluque9607]

You want to turn heads ,do a bucket stop at full speed ,crank the steering wheel 180 while hitting the throttle wide open. You'll stop, do a upturn and come our at full speed, all in a boat lenth..

[@davestevens4263]

Seeing hunter was the best part of the video. Hes a talented person that's going places ..

[@rmacsrmaddog2192]

He just seems to never find a place that's all. Age will help.

[@rufus.sampoon]

It's actually RHIB, rigid Hull Inflatable Boat. Tons of fun, I used them in the Teams back in the 90's. I'd buy it!

[@aparker9622]

As a 12c bridger in the army, I think you guys could really benefit from the MKII Bridge Erection Boat. Get it modded up and youd have a recovery beast of boat. It has the same jet/scoop setup dual 12v engines, and built for pushing and pulling

[@TheFoxOfThredneedleStreet]

You need to build a boat. A deep cutter hull. Viking long boat in carbon fibre with a cover and jets that will just cut through a wave like butter. Totally unsinkable semisub.

[@donanything6816]

Pass on the boat unless they give you a deep discount to cover a full rebuild and new turbo. Otherwise they are not doing you any favor, rather they are trying to take advantage of you. Can you let them take you for a sucker? I think not.

[@WilliamAniuk-d1h]

Supper glad to see Hunter kicken it with the crew

[@nullrout556]

I say this as a resident of Florida. Hunter is pretty much what I think of when I hear "Florida Man...".

[@Wuutz0rS]

Hunter is back! Yaay!!

[@johngraham3649]

Dave this is a good spec op navy boat. I drove the small 10m one. If you want to throw water drop a bucket and spin the wheel the other way. Should toss the water a good 20 30 feet.

[@2bhappy2-cr6pj]

? why another but id say mabey if price is right the floetes are sometimes pricey

[@AlexeiTetenov]

4:48 Who is that red-headed step-child?! It's Hunter!!! He's back for a video!!!

[@onetime8424]

I use to build both of these boats. The green one is for SWIC’s, and the grey is the RIB for seals and they could drop that boat out of planes. They’re both very tough boats.

[@IceMarsoc77]

If your able to get full power out of it, it might be worth it since you won't get anything as powerful for the price being asked... not to mention besides your Navy boat this could be a good alternate and can be used as a diver support boat with the mount area if converted correctly

[@dustincaulk8537]

Very cool seeing Hunter again

[@aarongreenawalt695]

That boat would make a great companion runabout / support boat for the bigger military boat. It's more rugged than the other boats you have been using as support boats.

[@Far2hip]

Definitely buy it. It’s a perfect platform to build from to make a one of a kind rescue type vessel. 👍🏻😎👍🏻

[@JaymesEaston]

Pass on it. Having a back up boat wasn't part of the plan when you bought the first one. Also, I have a big problem with command and control not enforcing use of personal floatation devices.

[@facelikedog]

Great to see Hunter aboard.

[@jttech44]

Buy it, engine swap it for something nicer, ditch the electronics/controls and make it 1/1 with your big patrol boat. Also doesn't really make a good surfing wave, but, it'll probably be easier to deal with than your big boat and do mostly all of the same things.

[@coreyshirley2672]

I work at wing inflatable you need a new collar! Get in touch with us and we can get you looking and floating good!

[@coreyshirley2672]

Looks like a Willard marine 7 meter if I had to guess

[@barbannco]

so good to see Hunter on board again...🙂

[@matthewmonroe5606]

Duel 475hp 3126 cats. Two rolls Royce jet drive and twin disc gears. Work in the yard that worked on these for years and later the shop that was contracted to build the engines. The engines will have stickers say one of two companies. I hope they don’t say PUCKET on the front. Better than the yanmar junk.

[@jameskilby672]

How many times have you been on the water and needed a support boat. Man it’s a beast. But you know what you need.

[@kurtdekoekkoek9125]

You got some boats, stay away from inflatables!! Hard pass 👎

[@Downunder7]

I’m from DownUnder 🇦🇺 And when I was in the Aussie Navy (RAN) my first deployment was onboard HMAS Newcastle and we went up to the Persian Gulf to help protect the Oil rig in 2003 the 2nd Iraq War, and while I was up there driving the RHIBs (Ridged Hull Inflatable Boat) we would do joint drills with the US Navy’s RHIBs and their boats we’re almost 2.5 times larger than ours and it looks exactly like the boat you’re testing out in this video. I think you should definitely buy it and then do what you do and rebuild, Upgrade and modify the in order to get the best advantages out of this RHIB…Cheers 👍🏼👍🏼🕶️🦘🇦🇺

[@74Dyenamo]

Anyone else catch something at about 2:17 vanish as it flew into the exhaust pipe of the truck? And I don't mean go down the pipe either!!! Not your average insect because they don't just disappear!!!

[@billykoch9708]

Wow, I was not expecting to see Hunter in the video! Cool to see him in it.

[@jim.franklin]

RHIBs are awesome boats, driven a few, but they all had screws not jets - best was a Ribcraft 12.5m with twin 450HP outboards - used to borrow from a friend when diving in the English channel on wrecks - that was epic for bouncing from wave to wave - certianly not the maneuvourability of the jet boats though.

[@Ionic_Projection]

Stoked to see Hunter around on this one! Buy the Boat that could be turned into the gnarliest recreation boat ever and the Foam Collared boat can be the heavy duty workhorse?!

[@BigSkip304]

Buy it it’s a cool boat you can pick up a 3126 for nearly nothing worst case. But you guys can over haul it on a Saturday.

[@theofficialdiamondlou2418]

Well it’s a tough call. If the inflatable tubes are Kevlar , you should be good. Other wise I’d buy a crap load of patches ,and two part glue. And rebuild the other motor, and give the rebuilt motor a good “go thru “ for S&G’s.

[@DH.outdoors]

Good boat. I saw the zyns or dip in your pocket

[@fitri25]

Hell yeah!! Hunter is back with the Sparks team!!!

[@theswede836]

Wow!!Good to see Hunter back!

[@chadbutler7389]

Good to see Hunter Back!❤

[@dawnkonen1378]

BOATS!! As you said you are putting a boat load of money in your boat. It has problems already and boats can be money pits so a BIG NO. Love your channel.

[@barbaraweigel9831]

Great event, it's very enjoyable and they even threw in a bonus day. The one dollar so you can use stuff for a few days is worth it so don't hesitate. If you get a chance to do this again in the future, take it and run with it. 😊

[@aaronc.2709]

I love that boat. Had so much fun riding those in the navy. Nielsen Beaumont Marine in San diego, CA would get the government contracts to overhaul everything but the engine which gets contracted to an engine shop and then pumped back into navy service.. they also do CCA boats but I don't think your buying one of them any time soon 😅

[@Mohawk21-oi1nit]

Get it to have a second RECOVERY boat.... It is a bit smaller than your NAVY RIVER CRAWLER PATROL BOAT ...BENEFICIALLY SOUND ADVICE SINCE YOU ARE FULLY CAPABLE OF FIXING THE MOTOR THAT YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH AND HAVE A FULL SHOP CAPABLE.

[@Mohawk21-oi1nit]

When we got to ride in one of these RHIB boats, that were made to "CRASH" a soft beach and then back off just as fast , we had our own name for them "RING BOATS" , because when you combined THE NAVY AND MARINES on a boat, someone was gonna " get their bell rung" by the PILOT driving it like a madman like you tried to test!!!!! So buy it, have fun, strap in your " hunting party" kick ass and go home happy!

[@Mohawk21-oi1nit]

I THINK THAT RECON AND SEALS SHARE THAT PHILOSOPHY FOR BATTLE, BUT WINT ADMIT IT!

[@anthonylee2099]

Loved when Hans” like there could be a problem ??” Guys says” What , your sayin there’s a problem 😡 Don’t buy,!

[@Treeguybill]

Yes buy it the seller should give you a credit for an overhaul on the bad engine , great recreation boat !!!

[@richardgordy2080]

I have seen these thrown out of perfectly good aircraft with a bunch of crazy seals. It's worth fixing and resale it! If I could I buy it and fix it up to do fast deployment for water rescue.

[@richardwarnock2789]

Turbo is cooked had a knock like injector issue give some Hands on love !!! THANK'S DAVE!!!

[@gangovender2038]

Never boring- just wish for next exciting episode. .. Keep going guys ! ! !❤

[@bigcountry5865]

I'm not one to tell a man how to butter his bread, but Heavy; my friend. It's an RHIB. Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat. And sir yes sir, they are amazing crafts.

[@WilliamHencey]

It is a true Navy seal Skiv, BUt! With that being said, Its a matter of what you are planning to use it for. If you already have a boat you are working on already, Wouldn't it be better to not buy it and maybe work on your own watercraft you have adding features to make it better?

[@RcOrdway-Sons]

I'm at antelope island!!! Been in Utah for 2 days so far going to stop by the shop ! Did Byrce canyon yesterday breathtaking state!!! Jealous!!! It's not Florida! Lol.....❤

[@justinscott82]

The boat Is a good boat. The inflatable collar is trash. Get rid of that thing before it falls apart or you rip the collar open and lose your floatation. Replace it with something that has polyethylene foam like your RPB.

[@PerTjarnstrom]

Looks like a boat for you, dont walk away from it! Oh Hunter...like to see him deep dive under the hood and fix your engines :)

[@kyanbr0x]

i need a job dave. have a cdl and worked in a steel plant my whole life but can't anymore. it's killing me. if you want to change a life lmk, i'll relocate from alabama

[@pnworvandmore]

Come too Washington Utahs minimum wage is horrible

[@johnnyt2832]

@@pnworvandmore But so is our cost of living here, unless you're referring to the other Washington (I.E. Eastern WA not DC)

[@justinwertz9819]

I love the vibes man thank you for bringing family's back together diesel.

[@garybrindle6715]

A suitable craft for fast rescue...as a standby boat in an offshore oilfield or windfarm. (contract work usually )otherwise inshore rescue at an airport next to the sea . No idea how this would be a fun boat as its a military assault /patrol craft shallow water . fun boats usually smaller with outboards. Purchase it for resale if you can solve the engine issue.

[@krissfemmpaws1029]

Well as for purchasing this boat a lot of it would be dependent on the price. Nothing is more expensive than a cheap boat, if you know what I mean. It looks like it could use a new collar because this one seems to be leaking. Not being there to inspect the craft firsthand it's hard to tell the shape of the craft. Wish I knew where my Hamilton Jet books were I'd send you the section on inspection.

[@aconesworld4936]

That gets pushed out of c131’s for high altitude jumps with seal teams. Also was used to take down a lot of Saddams illeagle exported oil shipments ships in 2000. Your big boat usually supports 2 of those swic when an actual operation is going on. If ya ever see one of those in San Diego, it’s fully armed….even if the seals are water skiing ⛷️

[@thebookofbus]

This never showed up on my subscripton page. Still isn't on there. Weird.

[@pauljoseph8338]

Same. Something’s going on.

[@trevor2101]

No, it's not worthwhile. The navy boat you have can do the same and more. The Zodiac pontoons wouldn't last through a single recovery with the type of usage you guys put these boats through.

[@ScottConner-uq2ip]

You boys need to run the hellgate dinner river trip on the Rogue River in Grant's Pass, Oregon. Those boys spin there boats within there length and they haul 30 plus people and its a great dinner

[@fijigreen69]

“Overheating is never really an issue “ ….. LMAO. … just wait till summer

[@billcarrier9622]

I'm not enthused at the prospect of rebuilding the turbos and maybe the entire starboard engine. I've had some luck with a lot of of big boats and I think that there may be an opportunity to fix it and flip it but I wouldn't keep it because this RHIB is not any more capable than the one that you already own.

[@keithproctor5559]

Buy it and do what you do best to it. I would Love to see what you come up with and how cool it works. Awesome boat and a great addition

[@sampierce8898]

BUY IT thats a actual SWCC boat it’s the modern version of your current navy boat and still used by the navy

[@assassinlexx1993]

This boat is one of many. Instead build a hydrofoil boat. Something different your fab shop could build. Fly over the water on titanium fins.

[@whiskerzbmf4634]

I would pass only because of the Cats. My former employer bought a lot of 3126e and C-7 powered trucks. The engine problems were epic and expensive compared to Cummins powered trucks. Parts cost was 4 times as much and everything took much more labor time on the Cats. It would have to be an absolute screaming deal to even be considered. I like the boat hate the engines.

[@imagseer]

It's fun, but you want fun and useful which your existing boat does already. Buy it at a fix it reduction price if you reckon you can hire it out for recreation enough, but it's always going to need repairs and that's gonna put a dampener on it. .

[@lookingattheworldthroughth9898]

Not to get into an argument with anyone, but that’s most likely an early generation of the SEAL teams boat. They used the RIBS in the 80’s early 90’s. Used to go by my house regularly headed to the Black Water River from Norfolk. Later, my bnl who was retired from the teams worked as a dive locker technician for a civilian contractor at Fort Bragg where the 7th army was using retired SEAL equipment. Many pieces of the inventory had been previously used inspected and maintained by himself. He was also involved in the creation of the newer generations. Feel free to doubt me, but every piece of equipment they use, from the dive gear to the boats and outboards are maintained and logged in a log book that follows the equipment until retirement. His signature was in many of those logs.

[@janwikstedt8404]

Would've been cool if they could get their hands on one of the Swedish military combat/patrol boats CB 90 (Stridsbåt 90 in Swedish) that's powered by 2 Scania V8's with a combined power of 1250hp or 1350hp.

[@gl8717]

I saw the boat in person on Saturday while I was in town visiting family and riding single track up at the B. I say buy it.

[@ffschoblocher]

Just FYI good ole KZbin shows I am subscribed to the channel and have been for a long time but this video is not showing up on my subscriptions page.

[@84CJ7]

Cool boat I would buy it if doesn't take much to fix it. Bad Ass Thanks Great to see Hunter come out.

[@MarkSnop]

Caterpillar engine engine in a boat sucks in my opinion. But that’s my opinion from many years ago I haven’t been in boating for quite some time. you’ve already got a great boat. Why would you want another one?

[@Demolitia-2A]

The video's of this channel are not showing up in my subscriptions list. is that just me or does anybody else have this problem? stumbled on to this video by excident why scrolling KZbin but I am subscribed 😕

[@pauljoseph8338]

Same. Was looking for other comments about this problem, but only see yours, for the moment. Strange.

[@travisgreen6303]

Definitely a buy! It’s gonna be a good boat for recoveries and search and rescues

[@richardchesser4509]

Have you ever had a cat engine start running backwards.i had a fuel truck do this.i saw a ladder truck 80 foot quint do this

[@adam.neese25]

That's cool to see Hunter back here As far as you buying the boat one thing I would say right now is wait till you get it fully functional once you have it working 100% then you could say okay I do want to buy it it's fun it will work for me when I can't take my hard foam Navy boat but my blow up one will be just as good in a tight pinch I know how you want to do something for the military maybe also do military rides on your Navy SEAL boat

[@SlickBubbles]

Well, after having witnessed how rough you can be on equipment and how you often push equipment to the extreme, having pontoons might not be the best idea, especially since you operate mostly in lakes surrounded by rock.

[@RUTHLESS_GSXR_RYDER]

glad to see Hunter and u guys on a vid again