Rocket Final Update | Launch and Test Day | Miss Isle Shakedown

[@timallbritton3716]

This is in Websters as the definition of eye candy 🍬

[@exploringfloridatrails1834]

I've been a boat company tooler for 25 years and I build wooden kyacks on my own time and I can say that you did a incredible job 😀 that boat is so beautiful, you should be so proud 👍✌from 🇺🇸

[@slackjaw703]

Such a beauty. She’s almost screaming for ya to yank out the 4 cylinder and slap in an old Ford flat head V8. That said, I know she’s a cruiser, so she’s got plenty of power. She’s a piece of floating art. You did an amazing job!

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

I was looking for a Flathead early on but the cost to find a good one or make a good one in the UK was beyond me. Maybe an upgrade another day!

[@dinorl]

Beautiful boat. Looking forward to seeing you open it up and get some speed going.

[@chrisk5305]

Amazing Miss Isle!! Design, work and finishing top notch!! The engine midship and the command seat behind must give this special roadster feeling. Wish you a safe travel and always a hand span of water under the keel.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Beautiful piece of art on the water! She looks amazing!

[@richardjooste4636]

After the hot rod build. Im really tempted to build one of these next

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

You are really talented. She looks stunning. I am so impressed with what you created.

[@rickrudd]

AMAZING build. Am I the only one that would prefer to put a new, fuel injected small block V6 in there that will start and run without any fuss whatsoever? The old engine is cool, obviously, but the build is so perfect, that I'd prefer an engine that would give me zero issues.

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

I’m with you on that, having now spent many an hour, head down, arse up in that engine bay tinkering with it! I’d go new next time I think 👍

[@boston7704]

Bring that over the pond. You will break every heart on Lake Winnipesaukee and Lake George,

[@rickyarroyoster]

Awesome 👏 incredible job, greetings from 🇵🇷

[@BrancoVeio]

Wooooooooooow!!!!!!! So amazing!!!!! You are an artist my friend, congratulations and really thank you for your videos, it inspires us!

[@tonycarlsson6577]

What…..a…..finish…..on that boat.Beautiful.👍😎

[@benshaw-wood5428]

what an absolutely beautiful thing that is...incredible

[@paulbriggs3072]

Glorious job, Dan.

[@patg6796]

Amazing. Absolutely Amazing. Congratulations. She’s exquisite.

[@porkyhog3951]

That is one gorgeous little boat.

[@jaybdvm]

Too beautiful to put in the water. Museum piece.

[@JohnMcCulloch75]

Congratulations, she's an absolute beauty!

[@makumbapaneele236]

Excellent job! All the Best to Ship and Captain!

[@johnstephen2869]

My goodness, she is gorgeous, well done from NZ

[@SniffBackBetter]

Awesome. What a way to arrive at the pub!

[@mindfreak001009]

your boat must be in the museum , too damn beauty to be scratch

[@christoffer1973]

WOW. Speech les. Whitout words. What a beautiful build. I watch your still picture video of the build. 1 mill £ boat

[@texasdriven1521]

That thing is majestic! I love the all wood. We named our Jet Boat Woody but this is a real Woody!

[@bearcatracing007]

That's not a boat, that's a work of art ❤

[@richardthomas1566]

Just a fantastic boat !

[@KRAMPUS1933]

That is a fabulous boat my friend. Very well done.

[@wtfwtfwtf7477]

One word, STUNNING.

[@longstrangetrip3535]

That is a work of art ...well done partner.

[@bobr9731]

Can't wait.. Throughly awesome craftmanship.

[@pickledpigknuckles6945]

she's a Million dollar Baby Gheez she's a real Looker

[@lindadeshannon2875]

just had to say sir bravo to you amazzzing project wow

[@cliffbeckwith4019]

What a beautiful boat, you should be proud of yourself, over here in the states, that would be considered a crackerbox! Im sure you will get the bugs worked out. Check out Lake Tahoe wood boat regatta, you would fit right in! Again a beautiful boat!

[@jadams3427]

Looks time consuming and expensive to build. Heavy too. 'Worth every penny and all the effort and expense ! It is REALLY classic, and so well finished. Well done !

[@eastoforion]

lovely little fleet but miss isle is the crown jewel :)

[@jmgx6763]

Very good job fantastic job!!!!👏👍

[@5815106]

Congratulations, on your many!!! hours of work.

[@westmonroe-r1v]

Fantastic absolutely fantastic

[@bingbangbong2552]

When do we get to see it run instead of idle?

[@tybriggs9880]

Ok that's just cool as hell. Pure art.

[@exiguous1]

absolutely beautiful

[@slowstang88]

Lord have mercy that's BEAUTIFUL!!

[@raven92562]

Awesome! Planning something a tad smaller, a bit faster and a lot easier to build, but similar overall design.

[@normanboyes4983]

Looking forward to the next one.

[@thomasbroking7943]

Gorgeous finish. Great job

[@davidday1427]

Beautiful!

[@oglaucio]

What a masterpiece! Cheers!

[@paulbriden7382]

This has been amazing to follow

[@aib0160]

Beautiful boat but I was somehow to see it running somewhat quicker than this with just the prop in the water?

[@erichn4291]

That boat is amazing job well done the wood is stunning!

[@Valk69]

Beautiful work. Congratulations.

[@cgaftofcenter]

Congrats

[@ioannisbatas1614]

Superb !!!

[@G56AG]

What a beauty!

[@ronaldjtriumph5985]

Absolutely beautiful, would have loved to see you open up the throttle 👍🏆🏆🏆

[@nagibali4322]

It's so beautiful boat..good job

[@Foxtucky]

Thanks for showing us you putting around in a ditch and not opening it up somewhere

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

I'm in the UK Mike which means fresh water where there is no speed limit is pretty hard to come by! My closest spot was still under lockdown at the time so it was either this or no launch at all.

[@Foxtucky]

@@DanLeeBoatbuilding In that situation you made the right choice to launch

[@toodle171]

What a passion project!

[@randallfrank5682]

A great name for your boat!

[@remkojerphanion4686]

Beautiful little boat! The girlfriend was so impressed, that she couldn't lose sight of her phone....

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

I think she was sick of it being all I talked about for the last 5 years 😆

[@kiwifruit4579]

Shes a stunner

[@TheGardenerNorth]

For just a split second I thought he was actually going to use the throttle!

[@cliffstevenson5773]

Pretty little boat, but to title the vid Rocket Hydroplane Test and have it putting around the entire time was sort of lame.

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

Thanks Cliff, in the UK fresh water where there is no speed limit is pretty hard to come by. My closest spot was still under lockdown at the time so it was either this or no launch at all. Hoping to get her out so I can open her up soon!

[@AquaMarine1000]

@@DanLeeBoatbuilding Thanks Dan, we look forward to that day. Cheers

[@oldnick4707]

@@DanLeeBoatbuilding, Wonder if 'that day' came yet Dan! This post is 6 months old? Subscribed in hopes of updates, but can go there and see. Thanks for the build post! Lots of beautiful work there my friend. :)

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

@@oldnick4707 It’s -4 degrees here and we are still in lockdown so I can’t run the boat at the moment. However I’m taking that opportunity to do some work on the engine and hope to do some speed tests later in the year if things improve with COVID.

[@oldnick4707]

@@DanLeeBoatbuilding, Yeah, it's-2 right now in central Illinois. Lol Again, thanks for your post on the rocket 'Miss-Isle' build. Your work is extraordinary on this! I'm saving a large fiberglass repair on my 31' IMP for decent temps, but collecting parts to convert it to full-hydraulic steering! Good to see that you enjoy boating with friends, as that's what its all about after all. :) Wishing you the best of luck!

[@gustavocarballo7345]

muy fino el porta caña!!

[@TractorMan104]

Breathtaking!!

[@domainmojo2162]

I like your videos. Just wanted to find out, since I've not seen it mentioned anywhere- what sort of wood do you use?

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

All of the finish wood on this boat is Sapele.

[@cdb9033]

Hi Dan, I have been watching your build of your boat with envy! I have two questions... Why is there no bulkhead between the engine and cockpit? I would have thought it a little hot and noisy without. Similarly, why no locker in the bow for fenders, ropes and the like? You do good work! Chris

[@TarmanTheChampion]

soo this is what a canoe with a v8 engine in it looks like :) very well done!

[@dandowns9669]

The only straight four cylinder V-8 in the world ! Rare piece indeed..

[@muharremcubukcugil7658]

my friend, What are the thicknesses and types of the chipboard and timber you use.

[@miknik3008]

Very good work my friend but as i see it you need a proper engine!Great again!!!Bravo!

[@woden20]

That's a work of art, what a beauty.👍

[@bluejayfabrications2216]

G day Dan very nice work sir I just a few quick questions I couldn't find an answer for Motor and box weight ? Hull Power rating ? I have a Holden red motor 173ci inline 6 100ish HP 232kg including gearbox sitting doing nothing but gathering dust A lot of locally built boats that were designed to fit red motor's have rotted to a point where starting from scratch is quicker and cheaper and I like the look of your boat and the fact you have plans available is ideal but if the motor is to tall or heavy or powerful it's Obviously a not starter Thank you for your time

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

Thanks! I think you will be about right with your holden motor, the original plans spec a Ford Flathead V8. Quite a heavy motor putting out about 100hp, that was one of the reasons for me picking the engine I did, I figured it was about 70% of that weight and power so would be in about the right range. The only thing you may have to do is enlarge the engine hatch or do a raised cover in order to fit the engine in, mine is only cm's away from the hatch as it is. I can quite easily draw up additional parts for you to make the alteration if needed though.

[@bluejayfabrications2216]

@@DanLeeBoatbuilding thank you for your reply I have a buddy with a foam flathead block I might go pinch it and set it up against my red motor and see how far away we are The old red is a fairly tall motor as are most inline 6s but I am competent with CAD both kinds so raising the engine compartment lid is not a major It's a retirement project for my old man he raced ski boats in his youth so building something that's a bit more mature than a race boat but still has that noise and feel

[@ЕвгенийПопов-б4ф]

Очень круто! Просто нет слов👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@davearmstrong1932]

Wow! Wondeful

[@bcabmac]

Were the carb floats out of adjustment?? Looks and sounds like it was loading up at low rpms, even on 2 cylinders. How was the cooling system? You did beautiful work!!!!!

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

Yes the carb was out of adjustment, plus there was some sort of bypass solenoid on there which I didn't have connected (as I thought it was a sender). I now have it set up better, running much smoother and idling slowly. One step closer to running well at speed. Cooling system seems fine, its just straight raw water cooled.

[@bcabmac]

@@DanLeeBoatbuilding I just want to complement you again. You really did build something that has spirit. If you ever do sell it? Advertise it internationally. You will be amazed at how much response you get. And don't underestimate its value. Make sure you get it insured. Well done my friend. I'm sure you hear that a lot.

[@flyingfifteen2745]

Beautiful boat. I would also prefer to build one myself. I see a similar one for sale here on CraigsList in San Francisco Bay Area and they’re asking $35,000. New subscriber!!

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

Thanks, yes I built myself one as I couldn't afford the price tag to buy one!

[@koulisdag]

its a beauty

[@user-fw6vu3kz6l]

Classy take your fenders in

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

😆

[@compassft]

Is she a planing or displacement boat? Can you share Longitudinal Center of Gravity (position starting from aft perpendicular)/Length overall?

[@derekpalmer9526]

Step on it man!

[@coronapack]

Very nice

[@garydeffenbaugh1096]

Beautiful boat.Love wooden boats.

[@scasey1960]

Like others - a beautiful boat.

[@bingbangbong2552]

Loose the music. Want to hear the engine.

[@rvhmon656]

....LOOSE the engine...as in set it loose. I like the music..or you could LOSE it.

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

Noted, it will be all engine on the next one!

[@johnnym7904]

It is a beautiful boat. But i guess Rocket means something different in the Queens english? In Murica, that thing would be doing 90 KPH

[@Ty_N_KC]

Damn good job!! You got a quick sub from me, I'm in.

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

Thanks for the sub and welcome on board!

[@davidleblanc4712]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BOAT......DROP AN LS1 INTO IT....

[@howardroberts4859]

Really nice little boat, but when are we going to see it open up. Is the Engine good enough.?

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

Once the UK is out of lockdown I would imagine. Right now launching a boat is not possible anywhere in the UK 🙁

[@cooders71]

What is that white boat with the black and red stripes,named "Poppy"?

[@thefriendlygrizzley6728]

Nice jobb.

[@stefan30624]

Wahnsinn, so schön!

[@jdmuzetti]

Muito linda mesmo, parabéns, belo trabalho.

[@johanrudefors6489]

what kind of boat is"z22" very nice

[@bopcph]

She's a beauty :-)

[@osu041]

Spends 1900 hours building a boat. Uses it to go to the pub. Possibly the most British thing ever? Such a beautiful boat though!

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

osu041 😆🍻👍

[@Marusija8]

Hi Where can I get the plans from ? I want to build the same beauty.

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

I have modernised plans available to buy here: danleeboatbuilding.co.uk/product/rocket-mkii-15ft-stepped-hull-gentlemans-racer-boat-plans/

[@vincentbordy8818]

amazing work Dan ! one more ;)

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

Don't say that too loud, the wife might hear you! Maybe after a little break period.

[@vincentbordy8818]

@@DanLeeBoatbuilding a well-deserved break! take the time to enjoy this beautiful boat! and maybe advance on the plans of the playboy ?? : D I can't wait about this but I prefer to be patient and your work to be perfect! 😊

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

@@vincentbordy8818 that's the plan! Yes I am back working on the new Playboy plans, I am nearly finished on modelling the boat so should have them up together before much longer. I will also get back to making the rest of the video for the CNC assembly for the Rocket MkII plans.

[@vincentbordy8818]

@@DanLeeBoatbuilding Thanks to share all of this ! Professor DanLee haha

[@torstenbehrendt870]

His wife : Nice job ... now go finish our house !!!!

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

So true!

[@dahak972]

1900 hours is a lot of time to see if the boat will idle along. Are things really that strict over there? You couldn’t have gotten away with a little 1000 yard sprint? Sorry, I can’t wait to see you get that into a speed limit-free zone. Great job, and great video! I don’t blame you for not selling. Lol.

[@DanLeeBoatbuilding]

It was mostly due to the gearbox issues I was having, I was effectively running in neutral with just a bit of clutch drag so I had very little drive.