We Built An Electric Amphibious Car and Almost Drowned...Twice!

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[@RichRebuilds]

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[@arijunal]

How about adding an electric boat propeller to the rear, maybe even one that allows you to steer Reply

[@ndanieltx]

When floating the tires are spinning so fast now they causing air bubbles and cavitation. You actually lose paddle traction .

[@theParticleGod]

Glad to hear that Steven is fine and you guys haven't had a falling out, or at least managed to patch things up if you did. I knew everything was fine all along. Some silly people were saying rumours like that he hit your mom's car and you had him killed. There are some crazy people around.

[@theinsaneshecklador6598]

If Stevon used that promo code you'd still have a Daytona.

[@theParticleGod]

@@arijunal I've got a better idea, they could try not taking on half a ton of water, that would make it go a tiny bit faster.

[@wallyhall]

Some say, he’s a meat eating vegan, and when he receives a massage - the masseuse leaves fully relaxed. All we know is, his name is Stevon.

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

The man the myth the guitar solo playing legend. 😂

[@binodajuan4342]

But when the world needed him most he disappeared 😂

[@imaginegood1568]

I didn’t know Stevon was vegan and he still finds time to eat exotic animals. How is this possible?

[@toddclancy5237]

I hear he eats reindeer every 1st of the month

[@KennethHolland800]

he ate a shark too. hope he eats enough protein to get back soon

[@piuthemagicman]

​​@@toddclancy5237 lol here in Finland we have reindeer meat and foods in every or most grocery stores and it's goddamn delicious. my favourite meat fr

[@ronald5439]

In Oklahoma we hunt deer and eat Bison (Buffalo)

[@SMDoktorPepper]

Well, one could classify exotic animals as "vegan"...

[@mjc8248]

I'd call it a win. It works really well but i think it needs a slow speed for the water. When i was a kid my friend had a couple and the modded one was slower on the water because of cavitation. If you got it moving at a slow speed and slowly increased the throttle it wasnt bad but the stock one was better on the water. He also kept more air in the middle tires so the steering was les jerky.

[@benoitchartrand5772]

Pretty sick build Rich. I'd like to see it with an electric outboard motor and see how fast it goes in the water when both plugs are in.

[@philscott7949]

2 paddles would also be faster and add to safety.

[@SpamMouse]

Jet-drive not external propellers.

[@RyoHazuki224]

Or hell, an electric inpeller like from a jet-ski!

[@Njazmo]

@@SpamMouse Nice thought, but it wouldn't fit. External propellers attached to drive shafts would make more sense, so you don't have to use yet another electric device for propulsion.

[@theParticleGod]

Just needs chunkier tread on the tyres like a tractor, and better throttle control to stop the wheels from causing cavitation, its hard to propel yourself forward in a sea of bubbles. It might be fine if it's not sitting low in the water and lugging twice its own weight in bilge water, then the operator won't feel the urge to floor it and create a froth that it can't propel itself through. I'm reserving judgement until I see it working properly in its current (pun intended) form.

[@zenmark42]

I'm so confused how "oh there a steady stream of water coming in, lets figure out where that's coming from" wasn't your reaction to almost sinking the first time. But it was cool to see the bilge pump work it's ass off. The ASMR section was great though, you should do that for every EV build. The EV sounds are so cool and unique.

[@philmccraken7751]

Some say Stevon sleeps in trees, some say he's healing to come back and make the channel the ultimate rebuild

[@ssenssel]

RIP STEVON 🙏

[@Chris-hw4mq]

I think Stevon got fired

[@srt4b]

The Stevon update leaves more questions than answers

[@botanicalstig]

All I wanted to know was if they were still on good terms with each other, sounds like they are. I understand him wanting to take a break after an accident like that. I was just worried there was some bad blood there.

[@dishserv2]

I'm pretty certain he isn't coming back.

[@Da_one_tl]

@@dishserv2 he was in the P1 video with rich on Tavarish’s channel tho

[@ducknorris233]

@@Da_one_tl from the comments P1 was filmed awhile back

[@imdyinginside1919]

@@Da_one_tl before the accident

[@Joe_M-]

Other thing is..... you NEED to keep the bearings heavily greased where they go through the body on all six axles. The grease in those bearings are your only seal to keep water out. On the outside of the MAX right atop each axle where it goes in the body should be a zerk grease fitting on each axle bearing. Grease grease grease them up and your water leaks will stop. Also, now that you have removed the fuel tank in the front and added heavy batteries and the electric motors weight in the rear, you'll need to add some ballast weight in the front where fuel tank used to be. Or simply move your batteries to the front.

[@DeadBaron]

One problem I see right away is the tires are kind of worn or aren't the right ones., the bigger the ridges the more thrust it will have in the water.

[@mfreund15448]

Those tires are like new. They were not designed for speed in the water. Look show slow the Sherp is in the water!!

[@evilutionltd]

The wheels are also spinning too quickly. It's dragging in a lot of air which reduced buoyancy and effective drive.

[@Zeck88522]

I also think tires are faced wrong direction

[@Babycrat]

Tires also installed backwards too

[@arijunal]

@@Zeck88522 the tires are facing the right direction

[@leetjohnson]

Thanks for the Stevon update!

[@mrgmc6314]

If you want to try again use 2 separate electronic motors one for each side of wheels , would make driving and stearing much better by leaps and bounds , I had one of thoes 6x6s with a single gas engine , I swaped that out for 2 predator engines and it really drove as intended flawless control !!! My only downside was no reverse but it turned on a dime so really no need for reverse , with the dual electric motors you would also have reverse that solution is best

[@Joe_M-]

I guess id like to see your twin gas engines in your MAX. I personally call BS to your claims. Where can I see the magical pictures of your twin gas engine 6x6 that doesn't exist?

[@mrgmc6314]

@@Joe_M- This was like 20 years ago and a very simple task to make work , stop being negative

[@rocketsurgeon11]

The tires are on backwards. I'd suggest flipping at least 4 of them around as there is an advantage to having backwards offroad tires...so they grip better backing up...but as it is right now it's not right.

[@MoeFokah]

True. Might even paddle better on water too.

[@plebiansociety]

I've been wanting to build an EV Argo for years, it's like my reachable dream toy. What i wanted to do was put each wheel on it's own smaller motor and do away with the big chains, and then put a joystick controller from a mobility scooter to control it so the each side could be put in opposite directions like a zero turn mower. Add a switch that goes from wheel control to 2 propeller motors and still use the joystick at a much faster speed in the water.

[@ConstantinSirbu]

Glad you guys taking such a good care of Stevon 😂😂😂

[@davidj4662]

He got fired for damaging corporate property.

[@hoost3056]

​@@davidj4662 Really?

[@blacktiger995]

@@hoost3056 yea??? you didnt hear??

[@TheNilla2020]

@David J no he didn't. Stop being a troll

[@Paulman50]

I always ran extra pressure in the center tyers on my 8 wheel Argo. Just as much traction but it turned a lot better.

[@alexshepherd4469]

Good idea!

[@wobblysauce]

Less rotating scrubbing

[@BrownCoatFan]

Thank you so much for the update on Stevon!

[@corteman]

Uncle Rich getting checked for ticks in the nether regions should be expected in the next episode. That expedition into the bush was epic.

[@revminTphresh]

thx for the stevon update. back to the hootenanny.

[@seanhammond420]

tell me none of you know anything about boating without telling me you know anything about boating

[@youssef16844]

They didn't know anything about race cars either and that ended really well. Why the hate?

[@Joe_M-]

Have had a MAX II 6x6 like that for over 22 years. You need to sit in the center of machine with the steering sticks between your legs. Also, while in the water and sitting in center of the seat, you need to not only power your steering by the levers, but you LEAN just like a motorcycle to help make your turns. Yu can just about turn in a circle by only leaning to the side without even steering with steering levers. Steering levers AND leaning while in the water to make your turns. I personally use a trolling motor mounted to body if I plan to do any serious water time. Tires will power you across a quick pond, but a day of water use you'll want a trolling motor.

[@bradsheridan8658]

Thanks for Stevon update, can’t wait til he returns

[@tman2damax]

Are the wheels on backwards? Usually with directional tires you have the "arrow" pattern moving in the direction of rotation.

[@brolohalflemming7042]

tra la la, la la la la, tra la la, la la la la.. one banana two banana three banana four. Rich builds things that everyone adores. People of a certain age may remember the TV show, people of a younger age may not understand the movie that came later.. Curious where the lake is that was used for the drowning pool, mainly cos of the stone tower in the background.

[@Bamahut]

Thanks Rich for Steven update at the start of the video! We do miss him but we know he'll be back soon!

[@superczech69]

Rich, Just wanted to say thanks for including Stevon update. He is such a big part of this channel it does not seem right not to mention him. Also, way back in my early years, my best friend's family had one of these and would let us drive it unsupervised at 11years old. I think its cool converted to electric. They were never fast and it's fun to see it speed off. Great to see it in all kinds of terrain! Very good video. Looking forward to the next project. Also, are any of your projects for sale? Asking for my KZbin friends.

[@surfcoasttreasureman2441]

Add a raised tube to your bilge outlet, when you hard accelerate the outlet looks to be below water.

[@BFT88]

Since it’s a pump it should be one way right? I e seen plenty of boats with bilge pumps below the water line or just above it. I could always be incorrect though 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@surfcoasttreasureman2441]

@@BFT88 my thoughts would be, by the pump being under water the it would be working harder and struggle to keep up.

[@ZzHasbrozZ]

Or just make it water tight…or maybe spray foam all the cavities. Floatation by displacement.

[@johnsmith34]

​@@surfcoasttreasureman2441 The only measure of how difficult something is to pump is energy. For water, all that matters is the difference in pressure and flow rate (constant here). Water pressure can be measured by how much you raise it, so if the outlet is below the waterline you must pump up to the surface. But if the outlet is above the waterline, you must pump it to the surface and then some more, wasting energy. The real reason these things should be above the waterline is that the pipe or the pump could fail and start letting on water if it's below the waterline.

[@imjustabill247]

Dont bilge pumps have a check valve like a sump pump. so it can only eject water?

[@madeintexas3d442]

Pro clip is amazing I bought one for my mom because her phone was never charged and it would fall off her magnet when she hit a bump. I didn't even use adhesive and it literally has been clipped in for over a year. I actually have had the same problem to the point I don't even use a mount anymore. I should have ordered one of these. Rip Stevon he should have called her. They also delivered the package to my address. Glad to see an add from a quality company. Ship station however will deliver packages to a zip code 4 hours away and then return to sender. The guy at that post office now knows me by name when I call and attempt to intercept it. I wish companies disclosed that they use it because I need to add text notifications for all my packages so I can give Ray at the post office a call. I definitely owe Ray a beer or two.

[@scottcol23]

make some steel paddle wheels for the middle axel that are slightly smaller than the other wheels so you can still drive it on road. but in the water they will act like a side wheel river boat.

[@IpokeSmot420]

Pretty cool little toy. FYI those tires need to swap sides. The tread is going the wrong way.

[@dre3k78]

If Stevon is still part of the channel im guessing they got sued by the lady he hit during the accident. I hope he returns as both of you together make outstanding content.

[@shearides111]

its clear they got a suit from someone else now but god we need him back

[@piuthemagicman]

​@@shearides111 they got sued* not a suit lol

[@infernaldaedra]

Was that from the stuck throttle position?

[@jimrodriguez7640]

He was on the last Tavarish McLaren P1 video with Rich

[@laurensnieuwland4657]

@@jimrodriguez7640 Which was recorded before the accident.

[@ndanieltx]

Great to hear Stevon isn't trying on Jimmy Hoffa's concrete sneakers.😅 Keep making the content Rich and we will keep coming back.

[@yeahright_ard]

I really was hoping for a james bond mini gun to come out after the light fell out. Wishful thinking 😅

[@Swapnil638]

I would've liked seeing you plug that hole and go back out into the water one more time the next day

[@MakeItWithCalvin]

I remember those from Junkyard Wars as a kid... They look fun but challenging to operate too given the very clunky "on/off" controls!

[@seudechrist]

They take some finesse

[@senorhabanero8117]

Can’t wait to see Steven back glad he’s healing up

[@BeefIngot]

I love how little confidence they had in the vehicle. How many times they asked if the pump was still working, like they're goin down if that things stops.

[@andrewt9204]

When we can (safely) get at least 50% more battery density, I'd love to have an electric quad. Riding through trails while (mostly) quiet sounds pretty fun actually.

[@stampedetrail2003]

I think it's the sweet spot for practical applications of electric motors.

[@Selma808]

What about adding a small electric jet drive. Like the ones you replace the fins on with paddleboards and surfboards? Then, the wheels are used for extra propulsion and steering???

[@AlienLivesMatter]

22:38 It is possibly designed to have a balast of water inside for stability where the level sits above the axles. Moving the trigger point for the bielge pump to that level may improve performance through the water when propelled by the wheels. Needs more positive bouncy.

[@ezesrebuilds1174]

I hope this channel never ends and keeps spreading happiness.

[@michac3796]

Use the output of the bilgepump routed trough the old drain holes, so it gets a little push forwards, also do sth about the weight distribution, maybe another battery up front?

[@thx9977]

How about some buoyancy foam for safety? Would make it unsinkable. Also nice ASMR at the end. I like it, especially the nice click at the end.😊

[@bernardfinch1305]

18:26 What is "ASMR"?

[@andynicolson1057]

Needs Stevon back in a Banana Splits costume with a bad recorder rendition of the "Tra La La" song playing.

[@mitchkohl]

well that was a throwback track i didnt expect LOL great choice

[@etackhelicopter]

Get a small electric bow thruster for a boat, you could use that as a jet pump to help push you along, or, a trolling motor

[@josephkelly4893]

Thanks for the update regarding Stevon, looking forward to his return. Peace

[@kyozoku1]

Thanks Rich!! I was fiending for more content. We miss you Stevon!!

[@xCokeMaanx]

@@organiccold that video is most likely from before the crash

[@Michael_fitt23]

Only you miss Steven

[@fazer12779]

Rich, weld some metal paddles to the rear wheels for better water propulsion.

[@scottcol23]

make some steel paddle wheels for the middle axel that are slightly smaller than the other wheels so you can still drive it on road. but in the water they will act like a side wheel river boat.

[@EvilEndz]

I need the Banana Splits music everytime I see that thing moving around for more than a few seconds.

[@BogdanManciu]

Oh come on that Mira got a fresh coat of paint nad you can't even strap a camo vinil on this really cool 6 wheeler!? Also maybe move some of the electronics in front or add some weights to have it better balanced, there were some moments where that seemed relevant. Lots of character in this build, really cool.

[@Realoony]

Glad to see this thing finished, one small note, I think the wheel are installed backwards. Need to switch wheels left to right

[@mannye]

Stevon update at 2:18 You're welcome.

[@TheRealAlpha2]

It's come a long way from when you first bought it for sure. A capable little mover.

[@DesertSurfer]

Need a high loop on that bilge pump line. Also need to get rid of hard kink right when it comes out of pump. Water is certainly flowing in from bilge pump when wide open before the pump kicks on.

[@jonathandcc23]

thats crazy how well the batteries fit in the box, nice job.

[@lukebarnes8097]

Awesome. Now build a floating trailer, put the argo on it, tow it out into the lake with the sherp and launch it from the water.

[@BlackPanthaa]

Man I love you Rich

[@1JPCustom]

With the wheels spinning I bet the pump is taking on water. A check valve should fix that.

[@craigmcclure1355]

Fix the tires and can’t wait for Stevon to return

[@Wearephuct-O]

"We..." , meaning me, without Stevon. I'm just here for the Stevon drama

[@dghehir2]

Finally!!!! I feel like not talking about Stevon was conspiracy clickbait lol lol lol

[@inappropriatejohnson]

An electric outboard motor, and they make good ones now, would push that thing nicely. Sherp too. That's just science.

[@audiarayz]

While bush wacking is fun, there's a considerable risk of empailment from a stick coming through the tub. Happens with sidexsides and the like. Take care

[@jonathanluce9130]

I miss the recorder interludes

[@10100rsn]

5:10 Throw some Super Lube Grease all over those chains and sprockets. Lather them with that synthetic PTFE Teflon lube to protect them from that harsh salty water you guys have.

[@fridder.]

It's amazing you didn't get impaled by a branch in the woods

[@fleecystheking]

One of my favorite videos of yours, Rich! The ASMR part was glorious! This thing can boogie

[@desidemars8201]

I was hoping you would give a distance, charge time, and reliability for the electric Harley Davidson. But you used the battery for this project.

[@thorley1983]

you could make that twin motor right, and the two stick levers control each sides motor? and maybe a little more water tight?? cool paint job?

[@TylerBenney]

Extremely impressed that it pulled that trailer

[@ChristopherGuilday]

Really? My guy a pretty average RC truck could pull that trailer.

[@stampedetrail2003]

I like how he went through the most Caucasian of neighborhoods doing the most stereotypically Caucasian activities possible.

[@user-wq5fz5pp2h]

Rich, thanks for Stevon PSA, good health to him!

[@marcdenlinger5282]

Definitely love how quiet that thing is going through the woods.

[@_flexxx_]

Maybe the control sticks can be redesigned and lengthened to angle over towards the left a bit more so they can be on the left between your legs when you have a passenger?

[@madeintexas3d442]

Argos are a blast when you're in the water or going straight, they are not fun when you need to turn. I had one awhile back and took it for a spin when it was delivered and didn't realize how they turn especially on concrete and I almost got ejected from the vehicle. They are not as bad off road but if you expect it to turn like a car or ATV don't. You will get some g forces if you turn at speed.

[@marvinw8833]

EVERYONE NEEDS ONE OF THOSE.!! I want one, you should build them in masses 😁😁 awesome idea, very well executed. Great work, thanks for sharing

[@Mr.OCanada]

The ASMR at the end... Lmao. This isn't the Sherp! ... Or maybe it's the mini Sherp. I want this thing!

[@moeenmia9930]

awesome build, please put a non-return valve on that drain hose, looks like you may be taking water in when the pumps off.

[@chrisballs6848]

A tool tooling about at the end was highly amusing.😊

[@RustOnWheels]

That torque though!

[@matt7164]

Glad to see that after Stevon’s accident, absolutely no lessons were learned.

[@DerreckSequeira]

I would absolutely recommend installing handles! At least where you can pull yourself out of the water or to hold on at high speed

[@Bwill-hn2pc]

Should install 2 bilge pumps just for redundancy purposes - in case one fails

[@ronald5439]

Whats that blue thing a prosthetic? What happened were you injured in the war 😮 I'm glad Stevon is 👍 That thing is cool to bad it started sinking .Put in the plug and take it out again 😎

[@aaronwendt-smith5910]

Does it make any difference to the speed on the water which way around the tyres are?

[@zxggwrt]

I don’t know about those tires except they suck. He should have unidirectional heavy tread tires and sand paddle tires in the rear. Right?

[@RkunsawGarage]

Try installing a jet ski jet pump on it so when you're in the water that thing will haul butt.

[@surferdan1527]

Please try to connect a propeller to the rear.....Will definitely go forward and backwards quicker 😅😅😅

[@jonprg160]

Maybe move the pump output higher and or to the back so in the event there's extra water coming in the output isn't easily submerged by outside water level.

[@falcie7743]

We crashed a vehicle and got one of our team seriously injured. What's next for us? Rich: I've got an even more dangerous idea

[@Woodywoodah]

I want my desktop wallpaper to just be the video of Rich cruising at the end on loop.

[@powcar91]

Can’t wait to see Stevon doing yoga with rich.

[@simonsnaplick895]

You need to add a trolling motor for amphibious operations.

[@chinesecoco]

Such a fun build I love that little thing, matching trailer next. " moon patrol"

[@TilmanBaumann]

That bilge pump is dangerously close to the water line too

[@JamieShultz]

Thanks for the mini update about Stevon. I know there must be a lot going on behind the scenes, but your channel has made us care about you guys and your relationships.

[@MTCT942]

It would be cool if you can install a hydro jet for when it in the water.

[@thestrange_1]

Cool build, it really moves well on land. Only problem, it looks like the tires are mounted the wrong way, I think the "V" of the tread should be pointed in the direction of motion, that should give you better propulsion in the water.

[@natehill8069]

I think you are exceeding the "swim speed" of the tires. Even tho the chevrons face the correct direction, they are sucking water up and forward almost as fast as they are shoving it backward. Does this not have reverse? Would be interested to see it go backwards in water as well.

[@joyl7842]

13:11 I see you guys learned nothing from Stephen's injuries.

[@infernaldaedra]

one of these with paddle tires and a drop down sideboard it would be sick with a better seal and pino situation. I wish we could see more improvements done to the Argo honestly I know it runs wonky because of the tank steering but it's a cool vehicle

[@infernaldaedra]

Or hypothetically imagine one with a stronger drive and 6 alternated large paddle tires to smooth out the off-road drive and improve the speed when riding amphibious could even scale this up a bit. But electric battery malfunction will always be the biggest concern 🤔

[@tomasjosefvela1]

You guys should build some extensions for the steering control sticks that go up and over to the side so you don't have to steer so awkwardly, you could even make them so they rotate either way and lock into position in front of the driver on either side... just a thought...