Mini Jet Boat Build Part 3: Destroying BRAND NEW Jet Skis For Their Supercharged ROTAX Hearts!

Yeah not sure this was our brightest idea, but when we hit the water in Alaska it should all pay off lol!
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[@d.m.e.b.m.f7649]

I hit the button and I got distracted by something and when I looked back at the screen Cleetus was riding a motorcycle attached to ropes. And I wasn't surprised but I was a little confused,lol.

[@cheyneseyfert769]

Of course I wasn't surprised either

[@mc-dev]

Florida man gotta make some kinda hills

[@Cosm1cCream]

@@mc-dev pahaha

[@magia5035]

Change the turbo and the injectors and tune it. Or just fit a K series.

[@Sun-ut9gr]

It is how a Florida Man do sometimes lol

[@trythistv]

Full time PWC Shop owner here: Pull the floating hat, jet pump and driveshaft out and you can pull the engine straight up out of the hull instead of trying to pull it forward off the driveshaft, inside the PTO coupler on the engine is a little plastic sleeve that is pretty easy to break and if it is broken and you run the engine, the driveshaft will pingpong off the crankshaft and wipe out the thrust washers. Your X3s have the same engine as the Seadoo Spark, the 900ACE, those RXT-Xs use the 1630ACE, The successor to the 1503 supercharged engine that is in my $500 Seadoo I'm hoping to get time to start getting progress and videos out on soon, once I get it running, I'll dial it up to 255hp from the factory 215hp it had. I'm excited to see where your boats go, from what I've seen tuning is incredibly limited, tuning licenses from riva are like $500 per vehicle, and then it only loads preset tunes, if you want to actually do a custom tune you have to use their software and pay an extra $250 per vehicle, plus their special maptuner hardware is another $400. Tuning jetskis is an interesting predicament because they run most of their life full throttle full load, like the longest dyno pull in the history of forever. I would imagine you will need to re-pitch your impellers/props to accomodate for the much larger hull having a lot more drag, generally these engines are meant to turn about 8k rpm at wide open throttle, and the hulls are "drag limited" to stay there when in motion on the water, if you're below that you aren't getting all the hp, and if you've above that, you'll just be pounding the rev limiter and if you back off the throttle to keep it at 8k you still won't be getting the hp you paid for, and may be running lean.

[@otm646]

$1000 each for a tune is nothing for these guys. Plus the amount of exposure a local tuner would get is 100 times the price of what the tune costs. Someone's going to donate the time and tunes for some exposure.

[@trythistv]

@@otm646 oh for sure, although I would highly suspect there are few "professional" pwc tuners out there, or at least for sure there are none remotely near our lake. I work on tons and tons of skis every year, and only end up doing anything performance related maybe once or twice a year, 99% of customers just want maintenance and repairs. Even simple stuff like adding 40hp to a Sea-Doo like my $500 RXP can be done for well under $1000, likely about $400-600 including a new polished prop to utilize that power, and not a single person is remotely interested. Being on the coast may be a completely different story though, idk

[@Tebbylous]

@@trythistv Dang, I often talk shit about youtube comment sections but it's always nice scrolling through and hitting some gem of knowledge. I'm from the area of the world where snow-mobiles are more our thing and I had always sort of figured jet-skis were in the same ballpark of tune 'em and send 'em -- interesting to know though. Hadn't even considered that these things spend most of their life at wide-open-throttle.

[@TristosLife]

This is so wholesome oml

[@longstroke1982]

I'm sure JP RACING ONLINE would be glad to help out. Looks like he's somewhat local also.

[@qreqeweqwee3682]

i feel like cleetus never runs out of content, one day he's fixing his race track the next he's pulling jetski engines for a project

[@wilfredtv5931]

Yeah man I don’t recon he gets bored!

[@saimamerzougui7981]

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[@ovodrizzy6856]

You would never run out of fun shit to do if you had the money to do it! Haha

[@milburn420]

He has so much shit at this point something always seems to need fixed lol

[@frankz5864]

I feel like Cleetus never runs out of coin

[@petercole2339]

I don't think anyone on KZbin is building more than Cleetus McFarland..Maybe Randy from Savage Garage and DDE..But Cleets def got a handful of badass projects going all at once... Hell Yea Brothers!

[@lennonhibler6876]

I'm starting to realize that this channel is just becoming "What happens when you give a group of Florida men a huge budget and let them loose" and I am 100% here for it. And mad respect because you guys deserve it

[@legohead6]

"this is a thing of some sort" - James Taal

[@todddalton123]

I thought the same way I say put it on a t shirt

[@techguy3424]

Words to live by

[@backwheelbob46rr]

Literally just about to write the same 😂😂

[@cherr6red]

Legendary

[@B-U-C-K-S-H-O-T]

Bro that got me! I was comin here to put what you did. Roflmao!

[@mchuo7834]

Shoutout Garret right now. Managing two businesses, multiple employees, filming and editing the KZbin videos. Florida man right here and his awesome team!

[@grahamefreestone5309]

I like how James lets Cleetus do his boat first and then James can avoid any mistakes. Lol.

[@HKPSG1Shooter]

My jetboat build was from an existing hull, a 1997 Duracraft 1648 SV, with a Yamaha FX High Output engine. One day I want to build another one with a thicker hull and UHMW for going into areas with rocks. I run mine strictly in coastal waters and rivers, but never above the fall line where there are rocks. That takes a specialized boat, like the one in this video.

[@K.O.I_WORK]

Y’all need to run those bolts in with some kind of marine grade sealant. At the marina I work at we use life seal on anything that may need to be removed in the near future and 5200 on permanent installations

[@ka0tyk]

3m 5200 if you want to use a jackhammer to remove it. Regular 3m marine silicone at the bolt holes would be more than adequate. I see leaks in the future, especially at 70mph.

[@D_Hill]

agreed

[@rocketsurgeon11]

@@ka0tyk 4200 can be removed easier. The thing is, I don't know if it will stick to UHMW plastic. I am also worried about galvanic corrosion because I bet those are stainless bolts going into an aluminum hull.

[@WarefareModern3]

@@rocketsurgeon11 4200 would be great. If they’re taking these things in salt water they better use some anti seize or they’ll all be seized af when that plastic needs to be replaced.

[@NovaNinja_]

I'd use 5200 or Bostik 920. Or at least 4200 or a decent windshield urethane... You'll still be able to get the bolts out with an impact as long as you don't fill the heads lol. Better to have the guard stuck on good than have half your bolts leaking in Alaska lol

[@95flareside1]

James most of the time: insanely detailed, smart description of everything James today: "Oh this is a thing of some sort"

[@briantruck2284]

😆 it's not an Ls engine

[@dayzlonewolf]

We got a tech deck set😅😂

[@cratecruncher6687]

Cool project. I will say the large windscreen on the Cleetus boat reminds me of those $3 reading magnifiers for older folks. I'd put convex glass into the windscreen so the pilots head would look HUGE viewed from a distance.

[@jimb173]

I am a luxury yacht builder in Thailand and those are going nicely. however I sure would have put some SIKA 291 on every screw shaft. Tear it up fab shop!!

[@tarungonneea4614]

CLEETUS LISTEN UP. YOU NEED SEALANT ON THOSE SCREWS! THEY WILL LEAK IF THEY DO NOT HAVE SEALANT. TRYING TO HELP YOU AVOID A DISASTER. HELL YEA BROTHER

[@theislandsc]

Was thinking the same thing. It needs 5200 or at least 4200.

[@whitey3]

Makes sense to me. Should they not be countersunk more also?

[@RyanGribble]

@@whitey3 flush is fine. But silicone is a must.

[@tarungonneea4614]

@@theislandsc I completely agree. I learned my lesson the hard way. Don’t want to see them end it in a tight spot when they can fix it with a trip to west marine or just order some 3200. Off of amazon

[@derekbader130]

Hmm, yeah some silicone likely would have helped. But I'm sure they'll seal up just fine regardless for now. They do have bike bilge pumps as well...

[@akpolack]

It’ll all be worth it as soon as you hit the water. My mini boat is the best thing I’ve ever bought. Pretty much hung up all my other hobbies. All jetboats, all the time 🤘🏻

[@wrenchandrip]

next up: “building a jet boat race course next to the freedom factory”

[@onewaycal7037]

Around it

[@morehp1]

Now take all the bolts back out and put a thread sealer on them.

[@javinhunt1199]

My thorts exactly. I was thinking seal around perimeter of it to stop water getting between it

[@1STGeneral]

Phil Swift approves 👍 this comment and the flex seal family of products also 👌

[@batsonelectronics]

I was thinking sealer and locker as well.

[@berryreading4809]

The corrosion will do that step for you 👍😄

[@OlaCurtius]

Lets hope it’s not SS bolts

[@derekverts394]

The time-lapse music will always remind me of Rocky Mountain Raceweek.

[@SirVic42]

The Ballad of Cleetus McFarland.

[@timtaylor6147]

Those are coming together nicely I water skiid off a 7ft Mini Boston Waler as a kid It had a 55hp Merc outboard was good for about 40 on the water and could turn on a turtles back You guys are in for a treat Wake-board the Colorado Cleet !

[@cliffquery544]

Nice work on the boats, the only thing that would’ve made it better. Drill all of the holes, take it apart and debut it as it’s a need to be waterproof. The black seal the screws as you install them. You might have to do that after you put them in the water and find that they leak. Good Luck. I am an aero engineer. Keep Smiling. Cliff Q.

[@michaelmorell7451]

Definitely see some potential water coming in through the holes after drilling all those screws into the bottom without no epoxies or even silicone.

[@christophercarlisle9216]

Seeing as how the boats still don’t have any Motors, I think there is a little time on the table to button those odds and ends up!

[@th3R0b0t]

Such is life with watercraft. They can slap a nice bilge pump in them jet boats and be A-Okay.

[@jerrybaldwin7543]

Always that one person knows everything about everything

[@johnrogers9744]

I'm surprised there isnt a McFarland marine t shirt yet

[@covertsolid1]

Might have to clear it with Uncle Finnegan but , "Mc Farland Speed & Marine"

[@retsaoter]

@@covertsolid1 i bet Finn would laugh his ass off if it was exactly the same as his but a tiny Mc in front of FSM.

[@johnrogers9744]

Oh yeah that would be funny, maybe ole cleet has something up his sleeve

[@whiskeythetwisty5564]

Just you wait. With these new boats, they will come as soon as they are on the water

[@Profabdesigns]

Next time when drilling and tapping UHMW Use parafin candle wax on the drill and tap combo. For the 82* counter sink, use a 6 flute cutter. Much less wear and tear on you and the tooling.

[@dadadadankable]

I think I still like so much about this guy is, even with an operation going, with probably a dozen or more full time employees, he still is always there in the middle of all the meat and potatoes of builds. I respect that. He could have easily turned this channel into basically highlight videos of the cars after the work has been done because of his operation size. Thanks for staying true to how it all started and please don't ever change, no matter how big you get.

[@LemondzzPvP]

I’ve been waiting so long, seeing these in the background for a while now

[@bringbackhipv]

I feel like for 6 months now. I’m super into seadoos too

[@thedude8046]

Here they are, in the background!

[@CleetusM]

Took us a bit. I wanted to wait to buy them but this deal was so good

[@LemondzzPvP]

@@CleetusM it’s gonna be so worth it!!

[@Huda88754]

@@CleetusM leroy still getting bigger turbos?

[@jamjamjovi]

Can't wait to see you, James, and Blake Wilkey shooting around in those things next summer. And, maybe set up a sprint boat course at the Freedom Factory?

[@DonovanLeach]

If they dig out the canal more they can drag race

[@jasonaldenhaley1]

Fences seem tall enough to keep 'em outta the crowd Mustang style i think. Would be F-N MINT🤟

[@eddominates]

plug the drains and fill the place with water like the dang Romans did

[@jasonaldenhaley1]

@@eddominates thinkin some bull sharks & a 12 pack of 10 - 13 foot alligators...keep the pit stops real fast!!! Ya know..."incentive"

[@damonhoward3955]

You guys should collaborate with JP Racing. Julio is a champ. He builds and tunes seafood all day.

[@JP_RACING_INC]

Seafood power!!!

[@damonhoward3955]

Haha! I guess I should have proof read that!

[@spensinthevalley3099]

Cleeter with the carpenter skills, that is exactly how you make those sort of cuts.

[@brycedorey360]

I feel like you should have put silicon in each bolt hole to seal it

[@sycho89]

This comment needs more attention! You have to use some kind of sealant on the bolts for the bottom liner.

[@kevinsellsit5584]

3M 4200 is the ONLY correct and required product for this job. Use 3M 5200 when you will never need to remove the part.

[@derek10w]

Flex seal for life

[@bottycarmods]

@@derek10w i was about to say, it will leak over time :(

[@kevinsellsit5584]

@@derek10w Unlike metals tend to corrode. I am well studied in metallurgy and galvanic corrosion. If you want to discuss these subjects with regard to under the waterline marine applications I am ready now. Are you?

[@joshsoudah8533]

I’v never seen a giraffe on a dirt bike swing, looks like there’s a first for everything😂

[@Cosm1cCream]

Paahahahaaa😂😂

[@jasonaldenhaley1]

And it's gotta be the pit bike size too (for that MAXIMUM ridiculous look)!!

[@MEOIT83]

Soon we will see a giraffe in a mini boat.

[@FODteam]

You win today sir. You win.

[@christiancampbell-sanderso5998]

you must've missed and episode, almost positive he had a swinging kx intro before

[@jamesmckelvy5441]

James should change his boat’s name to “Regret”. Going to Alaska, no windshield, uh huh...🤣🤣🤣

[@steveletson6616]

I have seen a couple roll over and I would take the big windshield, reinforced. And with padded bars, and extra tall shock absorbing seats. There's a 50/50 chance they quit or blow them up before getting seriously injured or worse.

[@txpyroguy817]

Pull the black rubber accordion hose back near the carbon seal and pop off the C clip. Unbolt the pump at the rear and remove it with the drive shaft. It needs to come out anyways and it will make it much easier!

[@anthonyestevez118]

James' comment about being able to build the tech deck skate park was hilarious.

[@dazaspc]

Nothing like a divorce to get a bargain deal.

[@michaellecompte1889]

The 3 D’s to the Deal. 1. Death 2. Disaster 3. Divorce

[@joseacuna3239]

Yeah, I don’t wish bad to anyone but my neighbor has a tig welder of a very nice brand and every time I hear them fighting I pay close attention the next day for a “for sale” sign 👀 suddenly showing up!

[@dougtond1380]

@@joseacuna3239 that's fucked up

[@bradbutcher3984]

@@joseacuna3239 yeah I married a Latina (Mexican) and she wasn't a good person like yourself either. Shady folks...

[@trombonist135]

@@dougtond1380 eh, I see it as more opportunistic lol. It's not his relationship 🤷‍♀️

[@codystout3804]

This Florida man is a jack of all trades talented at a young age much older then me but he's living life much love McFarland team

[@SurfPilot]

Cleeter, You definitely need to look for some space out front to build an Aussie Style Jet Boat course, loving our work my friend, Mick and Jackstand Jackie x

[@Scott-tw8go]

Within 6 month James will have figured out how to put an LS in his!

[@benwan5425]

I think u mean 6 days

[@insanereindeer4081]

You don't want to do this. You want them to be as light as possible. They're already heavy enough when you're stuck on the rocks.

[@andrewchao9164]

i think you mean a boat under his LS

[@davidjessee7701]

At least a 5.3

[@ryan4christ]

Anyone else think the time lapses music sounds like a PlayStation 1 bass fishing game music?

[@williamdelozier4064]

I was thinking farming simulator lol

[@IIRadium]

Bass fishing 🤣🤣 i hear it

[@sealions__9286]

@@williamdelozier4064 I think it is in farming sim😂

[@matthewmcclain1316]

Freakin heck, you just brought back some good memories

[@ryan4christ]

William Delozier that too!

[@jnic69]

RXP-X and RXT-X are bad ass skis. Absolute rippers in sport mode

[@Shaynewarner1]

Petition to make James' boat wrap a Miami Vice inspired wrap? It needs to be neon colours, bright and in your face, especially considering what yall are planning on doing with it lol

[@testthisfordecficiencies]

Tech Deck is still around? Shit, I remember when those came out like 20 years ago. James knows his cool toys!

[@jake3736]

They come back in every few years

[@brucebaseball437]

I know right?! My 11 year old son randomly asked for them for Christmas back in November. I was like what? Ok

[@Mr240lover]

They are currently at Wal-Mart

[@funkyzero]

Seriously man, you're never allowed to hang out with Whistlin Diesel again, ever.

[@Codyscustomcreations]

Wet jet performance! They just came out with a exhaust for this model! You definitely need it!! Sounds crazy 🤘🏼

[@olivermatich2818]

far out that cut with the circular saw was terrifying, so easy for it to kick back cutting like that

[@richie_6485]

Should wrap the front of the boat with an American eagle. Have the beak of the eagle the tip of the boat and the sides of the boat in the front the two wings spread and name it the screaming eagle

[@matthewmcclain1316]

You explained that well. I got a perfect picture in my head and I like it!

[@mitchellmccoy5730]

My Uncle Ron sure would approve, but I don't think those Jet-ski motors are Two Strokes

[@Jrojan]

Not gonna lie, wish there was a full episode of jet ski hooning before the tear down

[@jordyyoung7353]

Cleetus, thank you so much for being the most genuine, understanding person on KZbin. I appreciate what you allow us to tune into and also for keeping it real. You are an outstanding person with a great head on your shoulders. Keep it rockin’ bub this channel is outstanding! Much love

[@Leatherhead69]

As a marine mechanic, I definitely recommend replacing the stock sea doo impeller housing wear ring with a fully aluminum one. The stock ones are plastic and will get chewed up in an instant if any twigs or sand or small rocks get sucked up into them.

[@teenaramsay2469]

Custom made bronze wear ring is the way to go. It is softer than the stainless impeller ..but harder than the aluminium/plastic wear rings...so it can still be minimal clearance for good performance but won't shatter like plastic/crunch up like aluminium with stones being ingested.

[@jlewallen1717]

“Oh, this is a thing of some sort” -James Taal 2021 🤣

[@tjcmoto5484]

Time stamp?

[@TheMashedFM]

@@tjcmoto5484 18:38

[@TayebMC]

@@TheMashedFM 13:45 Timetravel

[@TheMashedFM]

@@TayebMC huh?

[@mattheweburns]

I’m surprise there is it some kind of Apoxsee or silicone used. I definitely get all the screws though, imagine a quarter of that plastic flapping out and grabbing water at highspeeds… No bead of silicone or anything around the edges? Thanks for the videos, cheers! So sweet!

[@AH-lw2bj]

Epoxy

[@helplmchoking]

"This is gonna be a lil hard to decipher" "This is a thing of some sort" Never change boys 😂

[@roberthoffman5145]

From dealing with poly on airboats, working in the sun makes the uhmw softer and more flexible.

[@black98rt]

Then there’s me buying a $200 jet ski that barely runs and a beat up jon boat without a title.

[@somefella6881]

Lol i hear ya man. This is a rich man build here.

[@matthewmcclain1316]

I wouldn't wanna see the cost of these boats completed. Materials and man hours aren't cheap.

[@jaydak99]

@@matthewmcclain1316 $35K, each.

[@firefly2472]

@@jaydak99 at least

[@AsinineAlec]

Lol I have a title-less Jon boat in my garage too 😂

[@30minutesoritsfreeralliart27]

Who else started sweating profusely when cleetus picked up the circular saw

[@RyanGribble]

Knowing his penchant for cutting himself with razor blades i did get a bit nervous.

[@jasonaldenhaley1]

Definitely CANNOT borrow mine. Switch kept cutting on/off, on/off...fab'd in a normally open momentary push button switch. NOW, I'll say..."grab the widow maker" wife & 3 kids all know i need the circular saw...also NOW, SUPER FAAAQ'N EXTRA MEGA DANGEROUS!!! Signed - Lefty

[@maxeriousbrooks9807]

And he failed the cut lol like 5/8 to deep on one side after he talked it up like he was gonna show him how it was done

[@RyanGribble]

@@maxeriousbrooks9807 it doesn't really matter how deep. It's just there to protect the hull

[@maxeriousbrooks9807]

@@RyanGribble I know thats why they didn't mention it but still a sloppy cut regardless I wouldn't of even mentioned it if he hadn't said he was gonna show him how it was done

[@user-yw5wr7bv2z]

I worked on boats and jet ski's for years and the best one I came across was a honda jetski with a turbo'd vtec in it. That thing was one BA unit boyz.

[@pablomontoya8303]

Did I miss a part where they explained how drilling hundreds of holes without some sort of sealant isn't going to compromise the waterproofness of the hull?

[@Onhaey]

How about the part where cleet had to pound his chest and show everyone who’s boss and made the last cut with the circ saw and way over cut it 😂

[@michaelglass8546]

Good thing they have a full time fabricator on the payroll now ha

[@TTSFabrication]

Wondering the same thing

[@lostman9814]

Stainless will eventually eat the aluminum thru galvanic corrosion. It can be slowed if they used blue Loctite and it will also help with any potential leaking adding sealant on the inside would be good both for avoiding injury and sealing.

[@truckguy6.7]

@@lostman9814 They most likely will be thrashed a long time before that.

[@albertolopez6340]

Next on the Cooper Boggettti Chanel "I'm building a 2JZ boat"

[@pieceofchevy9123]

Where has coop been lately?

[@LacquerSniffer]

@@pieceofchevy9123 Hes got jealous and made his own channel

[@AndrewPureMI]

Yes yes ye

[@yolokam1kaze355]

When you can’t even buy a jetski and Cleetus goes out and get two brand new one for a killer deal then immediately tears them apart nice love it 😂👍🏽👍🏽 also I don’t comment very often keep up the good work Cleetus

[@cerealkillerjigs]

you can always look or build ice runners for the bottom of of the boat at the welds to. you'll get a little more protection on the welds plus the the bottom of the boat .

[@bandenaccount]

Tye has brought the team so far since this video with his fab skills

[@andrrru9]

If WhistlinDiesel is hibernating, somebody gotta start wreckin sh!t.

[@carscarsandmorecars3266]

He bought like 6 new trucks and cars he wont be gone for much longer

[@christiancampbell-sanderso5998]

He must be planning his budget since he only got 3 videos from the jeep 😁

[@360nastybusiness]

Hate people that wreck stuff pointlessly. Whistling diesel is a massive idiot

[@dejabeug7042]

@@360nastybusiness hahaha someones sour

[@josteincarlsen2905]

Nasty business. Yeah right...😂🤣🤣🤣 It’s not your stuff so why are you mad

[@cutlass8783]

You probably should have added a DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME In the beginning

[@hirochavez99]

Too late for that now

[@Mr.SisterFisster]

Pretty much implied for each video at this point, lol.

[@babylondrifter5612]

i would try it looked fun

[@SpuddyLlama]

Too late indeed

[@married-a_crazychickenlady]

Tell the new guy it's safe, it's called a 'plunge cut' and I do that all the time with a circular saw. Well done Cleeter.

[@BlueTurd]

Yo. When you finish these things, You need to come ride some Turbo skis with me and JpRacing! FOR REAL!

[@haydenk.8719]

Ok let’s be real who wants to see an LS swap in one them jetskis

[@martinmiller7623]

Check out Jet ski bros.

[@driojal]

Actually turbo Hayabusa will be sick on them. High RPM they will be fast as hell

[@normatron1002]

I hope you used a teflon gel on those hull taped bolts or in a year you'll be drilling them out😂

[@freesexyew]

Wasted opportunity to do a collaboration with Finnegan... that would have made for some wholesome content indeed! A build off filmed separately ( edited into the same video) with a meet up at a lake for fun challenges...

[@jordans.1910]

If y'all are worried about drag, you could coat the UHMW hull protector with a hydrophilic coating like fluid film or something.

[@mrdzicc]

James' wrap is gonna be all black like the rest of his vehicles (other than white buffalo) and ol Cleeter is gonna do a Dale wrap on pike

[@CT5555_]

Intro: another episode of how Cletus gets hurt.

[@drewwrobel564]

Cleet you're going to effin love that IBR it's so damn cool! On my ski I go from 50 mph to dead stop in about 20 feet!!!!

[@Soul97HH]

Loved how you held up your pinkie for extra safety :D

[@reefreptiles3190]

Put real bilge pumps in those boats, don't keep the ones from the jet ski

[@jparcher1740]

Man I wouldn't put my hand there. Cleeter: " you don't think?" Proceeds to to start sawing. Lol

[@mikeymasi]

Congrats on making 100+ potential leak points in the hull by drilling holes for the countersunk bolts. They are going to back out in no time and will take on water.

[@RATTL3R186]

So glad you guys have a skilled fabricator on hand .

[@dilligafdude9434]

Ultimate test for these should be ripping through Haulover Inlet.

[@eriklarson9137]

Yes please.

[@insanereindeer4081]

That's a good way to get the crap beat out of you.

[@dilligafdude9434]

@@insanereindeer4081 but would he be a true Florida man if he didn't do it? Think of the news headlines: "Local giraffe attempts Haulover Inlet during high tide in 12 foot boat."

[@cyode123434]

James: *opens box* “Oh this is a thing of some sort!”

[@calebwilhelm2543]

Me and my dad built a 300x we made it the fastest thing on the water at my local lake we put well over 400 hp into it but we had to sell her she was costing so much money that we didn't have but honestly seeing you guys work on jetskis make me happy and it brings back good times with my dad at the lake gunning the piss out of it across the lake and pissing off the guys trying to race us so thank you for the good memory yes btw ik you guys are taking them apart it just brings me back so dont judge

[@bmartin7828]

UHMW stuff, good job Cleetus, that stands fo Ultra High Molecular Weight. It’s very strong, gouge resistant, and very durable stuff. I’ve been using for 20 years in tens of millions of dollars of high speed conveyor and it is awesome stuff.

[@nathanmoss8481]

Always comment to make sure it makes the "suggested" side of youtube. If you don't watch this channel, you're in for a treat!

[@wh0reb0t]

Imagine how cool one of these little boats would be with a rotary.

[@tombstonejones9581]

Angel Motorsports rotary!

[@calebb5106]

*Rob Dahm has entered the chat*

[@markthegunplumber8376]

with boats and planes "dependability" is king. better stick to pistons.

[@joshg8458]

Boosted boise still needs to build one!

[@dustyfarmer]

Here in Australia those little jetboats are usually powered by blown V8's. P.S Chamfer the edges of the UHMWPE skidplate around the pump intake to reduce turbulence & cavitation.

[@JohnnieFilms]

Cant wait to see y’all rippin down the peace river would be sick to see you guys race around

[@noahkalnas97]

I saw them in the background of the cleetus 2 video, I knew it was coming

[@joeboze1614]

"Oh, This is a thing of some sort." Fucking gold.

[@fryreartechnology7611]

Hell yeah brother!! Dirt bike tree swing that’s awesome!

[@stevesloan6775]

Fn skills at the start! That’s coming from a veteran lumberjack! 🤜🏼🤛🏼🇦🇺🍀😎

[@Flinix]

Cleetus: "Some of this stuff is gonna be hard to decipher." James: "Uh this is a thing of some sort" James got me dyin' over here

[@tinncan]

We had a chunk of that skid plate fold back on our air boat, caught a boulder, and launched everyone overboard... Bonus was we got off work early...

[@kameljoe21]

Yeah I keep thinking they should be angled and much higher up.

[@Dave7heRave]

holy shit hahaha would of thought it would snap with the force and weight of the boat with occupants before flipping

[@MrMenace3884]

I've built one of the before in a 10 foot version, not sure if you put a barrier on your threads in your hull but definitely needs something especially if bolts are stainless. We used blue lock tight, keeps threads from galling and keeps water out of the boat. If anyone is looking into building 1 of these we used an older Yamaha wave venture for a donor rig, one of the most expensive and PIA parts is the jet drive intake, most newer ones are part of the hull, some of older Yamaha's have a complete aluminum intake, driveshaft etc that unbolts from the hull and can be bolted into your jet boat. Hopefully this small piece of into helps at least 1 person finish their project. If your feeling spendy get a Scott jet set up. These things are a blast, ours was only about 100-120hp and tons of fun thru tight winding rivers. Those chines are key for handling and keep the boat flat thru turns, jet stream build some sick hulls, can't wait to see you guys get these on the water, you'll be hooked! My guess is by your 2nd ride you'll want to build a turbo LS sprint boat, when your ready let me know and I'll get you a sprint boat hull!

[@baykahh]

Every time he put the timelaspe music I have image of driving of race week in my head :D

[@mk3249]

I love always wanted one of the jet stream boats , but by gawd that’s a lot of work

[@jkbaker01]

Have a stripper pole installed in James boat when he isn't at the shop LOL

[@AdmissionGaming]

I just snorted out all my cocaine everywhere

[@Jake_Hamlin]

Ski pole for ski/wakeboards, 300hp should be fine

[@mikescherrer4923]

@@AdmissionGaming I hate it when that happens.

[@jaredallen8054]

I’m really digging everything you do man. You’re number 1. I know you’re busy but can we get a video with the galaxy? I love that thing. Just hooning around or something. Or maybe see how much it can tow? I dont know just a fun idea for the galaxy.

[@fujibo40]

You guys should build one with 2 300 hp jetskis motors! I've always wanted to see it done!!!!

[@Jake_Hamlin]

The mention of tech decks was pretty nostalgic

[@joseacuna3239]

Right in the feelings

[@CatskillProduction]

I feel like you and Matt's Off-road Recovery would along well. You've got the same taste in royalty free montage music.

[@michiganengineer8621]

Guildbrook Farms uses the music they used while "screwing around"

[@chaleboy60]

You guys should tow these when they are done with the 4x4s and have them wrapped matching them would look legit

[@jushustle9436]

I’d suggest grinding down the front of the plastic on the bottom of the boat to create an almost ramp like effect. It will help reduce drag from the aluminum to the undercoat. Should be pretty simple to do with a handle dremmel or grinding wheel. Idk, just makes sense to me to do that, maybe it’s a bad idea 🤷🏻‍♂️ just a thought