The Story of Michael Howe - Inventor, Boater and YouTuber

Because their boating lifestyle adventure videos have millions of views, it may come as a surprise that Michael and Sarah Howe-the personalities behind the Howe2Live channel-have "real" jobs in their home state of Maine. Sarah Howe is a decorated police officer with nearly 20 years of service and Mike Howe, who co-founded Howe & Howe Technologies in Waterboro, Maine, with his brother, Geoff, added KZbinr-after inventor and entrepreneur, of course-to his list of titles a few years back. In both his career and his hobbies, Michael Howe has come a long way from his humble beginnings.
As in the lead as it comes in terms of embracing and promoting performance boating thanks to / @howe2live and the incredible MTI 440X catamaran he currently owns, Howe provided a taste of where he comes from and insight into the world of military robotics production during a trip to Maine. Get to know Howe even better than you already do by watching “In The Lead with Michael Howe,” episode No. 3 of the third-year video series that tells the stories of the most accomplished and innovative racers, builders, influencers and entrepreneurs in the high-performance powerboat industry. Special thanks to supporting sponsors, MYCO Trailers, Bluave Marine Audio, CP Performance, DEFCO Trucks, Hamilton Marine Finance, Hardin Marine and Race World Offshore for helping speedonthewater.com produce the features.
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Produced by:
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In The Lead Season 3 features include:
Ep 1: Jeff Harris, Fountain Powerboats
Ep 2: Steve Curtis, Offshore Racing Services
Ep 3: Michael Howe, Howe & Howe and Howe2Live
In The Lead Season 2 features include:
Ep 1: Peter Hledin, Skater Powerboats
Ep 2: Johnny Tomlinson, TNT Custom Marine
Ep 3: Randy Scism, Marine Technology Inc.
Ep 4: Tyler Miller, M CON Racing
Ep 5: Stephen Miles, Stephen Miles Design
Ep 6: Bob Teague, Teague Custom Marine
In The Lead Season 1 features include:
Ep 1: Grant Bruggemann, Grant's Signature Racing
Ep 2: Nils Johnsen & Trond Schou, Nor-Tech Hi-Performance Boats
Ep 3: Shaun Torrente, Shaun Torrente Racing
Ep 4: John Cosker, Mystic Powerboats
Ep 5: Mark Waddington & Brett Manire, Performance Boat Center
Ep 6: Tony Chiaramonte, DCB Performance Boats
Ep 7: Justin Wagner, Waves and Wheels
Chapters:
00:00 Howe2Live Begins
00:40 Mike Howe's Childhood in Maine
02:34 Bowdoin College & Commercial Fishing
04:04 Howe & Howe Technologies
04:55 Inventing the RIPSAW
06:15 Howe & Howe Tech - Discovery Channel
07:13 Robotics, Thermite, Badger, SWAT BOT, Ripchair
08:51 Fast & Furious + RIPSAW
09:27 Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson - G.I. Joe
09:55 Textron Systems acquires Howe & Howe Technologies
10:47 MTI 440X
11:56 How Howe2Live Started
12:42 Producing Howe2Live
13:22 Falling in love with the MTI 440X
14:14 Developing DSK - The Deep Sea Kraken
15:27 Humble Beginnings to being In The Lead
16:41 Credits & Sponsors

[@DanPark68]

I have a completely new found respect for this man and his businesses and family! Wow! You are the man Mike 💪 🇺🇸 🦅 . Sara keep him in-line 😜

[@braddimaggio]

We appreciate the comment! Hope you enjoyed it!

[@Howe2Live]

I do my best! 😂

[@dohman76]

I have watched his boating videos and never had any idea that him and his brother were behind the ripsaw. so awesome!!

[@user-el2uz4zp5g]

What makes the couple unique is they are humble and willing to share their lives no arrogance and this is the problem of rich people today well done to you guys all the way from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

[@jamiehernandez4378]

Howe 2 live is by far my favorite KZbin channel . I don’t own a boat but I sure do want one now! I wait for new episodes like its Yellowstone .

[@larryabrams3559]

This video is just icing on the cake. I could watch his videos all day.

[@Rob-gt4ng]

Good video, I have to admit my original formed opinions were from the discovery show. im glad to see that all that anger was manufactured by discovery. Jesse james left discovery for the same reason.

[@travishancock2302]

I’m so glad these guys left discovery to follow their dream. and he said it right there. All those shows want is drama.

[@JDMarshall-og9vb]

WOW I totally have respect for this guy He's truly a self-made person. And doesn't take it for granted. He's actually a real person and you can talk to him if you meet him

[@andrewjackson8401]

Scrapyard media does an awsome job… the last few weeks ive watched several of their videos they have made and cant say enough they are one of my favorite media companies. Much respect for howe and howe these brothers have a dream and live that dream everyday!!!

[@speedonthewater]

No doubt. Speedonthewater.com only works with the best in the business! 😁

[@WSSproul]

As a person with a “need to speed” since I was young, nothing stopped me until COPD. Watching your video’s brings back a level of adrenaline which went missing until now. “In the world, you are one person, but to one person you are their world.” Remain blessed. 🙏

[@donaldbenton631]

I can say after finding the Howe2Live videos and now seeing the video of how you have become who you are, You are a true innovator and an all around inspirational person. It makes me wish I had been more like you. I was watching the fun run and the record setting run from New York to Miami and thinking how did you get to this point and be such a humble and genuinely nice person. Now having seen The Story of Micheal Howe I understand and admire you. I am 59 years old and have decided I want to be like you IF I ever grow up.. Mad Props to you. I will say you are also 1 lucky man to have a First Mate in Sarah. Please don't stop the videos.

[@Maddythebaddy]

been watching his channel for awhile now can tell he was a brilliant guy and a humble man this video assured that

[@dondesormeauxrcadventures7551]

Love this guy and his story. I find it funny he invents robots and tanks but his wife still has to get out of the truck and open the broken automated gate at his house.

[@speedonthewater]

That might be our favorite comment yet! 😂

[@anthonyjohnson100]

These two men are literally the biggest motivators and heroes of my life.

[@hannsolo3212]

Oh it’s you again? Good on you for parlaying this life of yours into even more content. Hope you’re still developing stuff for our government also. But keep having fun making content.

[@adamfrbs9259]

I remember watching all the episodes...then I looked up and saw their sign at dusk trucking over 1000 miles from my house. Just passed it totally randomly. Pretty neat.

[@stanwalls6434]

You have earned the Respect of everyone in contact and no less to Sara ❤️ God Speed!

[@joshblack5810]

I first saw you and your brother at the Oxford mud runs. It’s the same year the Brown brothers were racing the green s-10. Glad to see your doing well in life. Keep on keeping on.

[@JimDouglass300]

What an amazing inspirational person. Would love to shake his hand one day.

[@dondesormeauxrcadventures7551]

This guy is a true Innovator and a genius. Makes me think of another great KZbinr, Mike Patey. Mike is another genius with successful businesses that innovates aviation. Both are worth my time on KZbin.

[@YukonWhit]

Great story of personal drive to be successful. Love watching ripsaw shred and of course the boating videos.

[@douglind6460]

Wow...such an amazing story if ur and ur families lives...you are an inspiration to the next generation...thanks for the videos...oh...and i still think you have a voice to do children books/stories!!!..:)

[@ChainsawFPV]

How2Live is a great channel! I had no idea he was behind the RipSaw! Thats awesome!!!

[@outdoor_le5261]

I knew a little about the brothers prior to all the boat boating stuff MIke does. Now, knowing the back story is pretty bad ass. These guys are a testament to GO OUT AND GET IT! Theyve earned it all!

[@loosenut1969]

Wow! Now I see your driven passion. That’s great!! I mean you have built and innovated some amazing items! My friend Adam PELA just put a 1000 HP power plant in a Ripsaw down here. They are a sick invention.

[@1Hytymn]

I saw you guys yesterday in Marco Island 🏝️ what a beautiful boat I have never seen anything like it before!! Incredible build 🛸

[@Cad1900]

Wow what an awesome story. I gotta be honest I was ambivalent towards Mike but I loved the boat adventure videos. Sarah is sweet and seems like such a great supportive wife I was immediately drawn towards her. After watching this story I have a newfound respect and admiration for Mike. What a smart guy and hardworking I absolutely love that. Much respect man you’ve earned what you have. I’m your guys biggest fan. Cheers!

[@1DirtbikeBoy]

Thank you for this! I’ve been following h2l for years and never knew the background. This is awesome

[@ryanellicott3340]

Awesome video guys!!! Mike I am not going to lie when I saw you swaping the 450s to the 500s in your driveway I was like wtf? This guy is awesome but now I understand and really do respect you and your wife's dedication and hard work. Fyi bravo 👏 on the ripsaw I would love to have one of those one day in my toy arsenal. Lol. Keep up the good work/content!!! Ryan

[@dougg1075]

This generation loves to live vicariously through other people .

[@beemerblash]

Honestly, I was kinda infatuated with the ripsaw for a while, and never saw the boating coming...but, as a Florida boy, I absolutely love it! I love watching their videos. I must've watched him setting the boat up with the new engines, and getting the auxiliary tanks installed for their east coast run 20 times. I run a fast single outboard Allison, as well as a 31 Yellowfin, but I aspire to own a big cat boat one day to enjoy with my wife and son, more.

[@tymatt4555]

Well done! I’m sure mike and sarah will love it! Thanks

[@johnnyallen2090]

Wow , what a wonderful insight into your start up and success. Goes to show if you put in the hard yards the results will come Must have been great to ang out with the Diesel Bros Cheers J

[@autismspeaks4389]

Very nice story hats off to you and your family .

[@weselmendorf2195]

Good interview ! ---> necessity is the mother of invention and those who do not get carried away - should be. GOD Bless

[@63melvyn]

They make a great team , I didn’t realise you still work . Good on yah

[@Moabjeep]

Congrats to you both for chasing your dreams and enjoying your life together. Well deserved and we love your vids and boating as well. ✅✅✅

[@mikegilkey]

So amazing you have this video. I have seen all your awesome inventions but never knew who did it.

[@brandonthorbahn2405]

Incredible story. I’ve watched you guys with fpc and your mti! Very inspiring. The American dream is still alive. Hopefully I can join you guys on a poker run with the club.

[@ccrsport]

INSPIRATIONAL...Great story and very well done. Bravo!

[@jeffpickett9730]

Amazing story, amazing company, amazing men, and Sara😉…. Cannot wait to see some in depth content of “The Kraken”!!

[@EdubOutdoors]

Excellent video I didn't know I've watched you guys for years but your boats are my favorite endeavor you guys have shared I hope to me you some time in the future ... my whale video was my first viral video hitting over 40 million views after I got an agent... You guys give me hope to keep pushing my self keep up the Awesome videos Edub

[@mr.copaceticasusual]

I love that “SENSE OF FREEDOM “❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dinartepacheco4009]

Thank you for sharing your story very inspiring god bless you and your family

[@Rogue_Wave5150]

That’s where I’ve seen you. Back in the day on Leno and discovery. The Kraken looks amazing. You could probably take that global

[@keniser2509]

Wonderful production ! He is an amazing person.

[@markpons2603]

Another great Video Thanks great story much Respect

[@onedisasterattatime9116]

Good for those guy....Good for them...

[@StreetGlideDon]

Absolutely amazing video!

[@speedonthewater]

Thank you very much!

[@chriseckelberg7467]

Awesome story 👏

[@mike_smithbike]

Awesome

[@georgequinn5762]

Great video ❤

[@billbranch1403]

I am so incredibly impressed with Mike and his acomplishments. My theory here is. i was born to a mother didnt like me and didnt want to be bothered. a father who was nevder there and didnt have time for me and a older brother that dispized the day i was born. Mike is larger than life to me. Mike Howe for president.... Over and Out

[@Kenny-dd1fk]

Respect… ❤ it ...

[@MatthewStJean-xw1oe]

that was an excellent video

[@nickgoulet4732]

You forgot the part of jumping over route 236 with a snowmobile..... kids will be kids.

[@thomasmckee6581]

U need to make a ready-to-run replica rc boat of ur outboard catermeran

[@machiavelli_g4458]

thats coo

[@jayboatrepairfun2185]

Skater all the way!!!!

[@lutherbonow5047]

Did you team up with a marine architect to design the Sea Kraken hull?

[@nasosnasos8054]

Price ?

[@PTRRanger951]

Holy crap, she’s a deputy? Damn.

[@shredd1190]

I'd like to see the pickle fork make a comeback

[@andyneireiter4776]

One day i will have a mti cruising the keys with my wife it will happen

[@sappmandew]

Rip chair “ was the easiest thing we ever did” man I’ve been wishing to buy one for years but y’all don’t offer them for sale

[@sketchy816]

That is a tough gig man , sorry to hear they don't sell them to public mate :( much love from down under and I hope you can find a way to aquire a ripchair some how , maybe reach out to @howe2live directly and put your case to them as an ambassador for the brand or similar , I wish you all the best luck in your endeavours

[@sketchy816]

@braddimaggio