Looks great, but you need a fixed camera pole mount and a throttle mount on the dashboard. That will free up your hands allowing you to eat a sandwich and drink a beer at the same time as driving.

@laska907

16 күн бұрын

After watching the video I'm convinced he could probably just hold the sandwich with his feet 😂

@jesperwall839

16 күн бұрын

The beer is probably not a good idea here in Sweden. We have the same alcohol limit on the sea as on the road. 0.2‰. That is 0.02% for the Americans 😂

@snjert8406

16 күн бұрын

@@jesperwall839 damn, I'm German and I thought ours was low haha

@mandrakejake

16 күн бұрын

​@@jesperwall839 that sucks! Here in the UK there is no alcohol limit for driving a narrowboat on a canal, but there's a 5mph speed limit 😂

@enyaisrave2831

15 күн бұрын

😂👌

RCLifeon putting earnings back into the channel Dude bought a whole ass boat, motor, rented an actress, all for this video! Looking forward to the next one!

@chrisleech1565

15 күн бұрын

That be a sound bite friend. I actually stopped to stare at the 150cc _equiv' BLM. and saw your synopsis. lol

@shatterpointgames

8 күн бұрын

What do you mean rented an actress? Did I miss something?

@Tyrone-Ward

6 күн бұрын

​@@shatterpointgamesyes you did

2 months of waiting for 12 minutes of pure good quality content. Totally worth it 👍👍

@laska907

16 күн бұрын

Same with my wife

@9979839

15 күн бұрын

Totally

The steering with the foot shows how much he drives boats XD Great video!

@Basement_CNC

16 күн бұрын

yeah, but it probably needs some trim, to get the front down

@freelife-productions5745

16 күн бұрын

@@Basement_CNC put the batteries in the front

@rhylynadams7842

16 күн бұрын

LMFAO

@GoldenCroc

16 күн бұрын

@@Basement_CNC When hes up on plane, which didnt take that long, front weight will decrease speed though. Worth keeping in mind.

@BeardMan01

16 күн бұрын

Most creek style boats use foot controls by design. As a matter of fact, look up the brand Creek Boats. I have a M12 Creek Boat.

"Keep away from water" would be kinda fun to see on there

freaking rad! A smaller propeller would probably help

@Cucazikf

16 күн бұрын

And a more efficient one! ;)

@babaksanaee1460

15 күн бұрын

Might as well make it toroidal too...

@LL.bean123

15 күн бұрын

That motor was so mint why

@ljsbean2705

15 күн бұрын

He knows what he's talking about, he tested a lot of props

@herzogsbuick

13 күн бұрын

"no, no no smaller -- smaller" (turn around to our friends) "guys he's totally buying it!!!"

nothing screams "I laugh in the face of failure" like no paddle

@jacob682

15 күн бұрын

Ya even with a factory made motor I would bring a paddle

@elcookiemonsteru

15 күн бұрын

@@jacob682 even with paddles i would bring more paddles!

@michaelyoung3337

12 күн бұрын

Or lifejacket or fire extinguisher

@markkujii4247

9 күн бұрын

Yes. This would be my comment also: ” Y U no life jacket and paddle 🤌” It just need a little push and you foot-steer capside the boat. Anyway neat project!

I think that ESC is operating in open loop, which could mean the vibration is simply the rotor position not aligning with the coil magnetics. You could fix this with positional feedback in the ESC if it supports this, or by increasing the throttle with your speed slowly. The motor may not do well with more voltage/current as it would just saturate the rotor and get turned into heat. You could also gear it down some so less apparent torque is needed.

@TheStuartstardust

16 күн бұрын

@@adubs. Yes - this. Motor tuning is needed - OpenDrive perhaps or something similar, should that be ok priced? 🤔

@fabianrudzewski9027

16 күн бұрын

A brushless esc should really not operate in open loop. For anything beyond initial startup, it should immediately switch to back EMF feedback. If not, something is seriously wrong. But I agree, some esc tuning is likely in order. Or get something like a vesc, if this controller isn't already running vesc.

@snaggglepus

16 күн бұрын

Had a similar effect on a mountain board build using a VESC. rough and stuttery to start off. Sensored motors cleared every thing up. speed controller has to know whats going on with the motors if you're spinning it up under load

@billmiller4800

15 күн бұрын

Beware putting more power into a system where the electrical and mechanical phases don't match!! You will do nothing but damage the motor otherwise. Get some sort of feedback in there so your controller will send power to the right winding at the right time. This is why it works in air, because the motor shaft can easily keep up with the electrical signals.

@ChrisBLong

15 күн бұрын

Also, that four-pillar motor mount might not be sufficiently rigid, maybe? Could be some resonance at certain motor speeds.

That motor vibration sounds a lot like ESC desync.

@scottmclaughlin1410

16 күн бұрын

I was trying to think of what it was called

@colinmetzger6755

16 күн бұрын

Yup, he should adjust the phase offset or whatever it's called in his ESC.

@GoldenCroc

16 күн бұрын

"cogging" is the word often used, isnt it? Or is that something else?

@snjert8406

16 күн бұрын

@@GoldenCroc no, I think that word fits

@emusp

16 күн бұрын

It's called timing. Sounds like it's set too low for the motor.

I live on a small lake that only allows electric motors. This is great content, I'd love to build a boat like this one day for my place.

@TheStuartstardust

16 күн бұрын

Then start saving for a battery and a controller.. 💥💸 ..and a secondary proper controller 💰💰

@cmac3530

16 күн бұрын

Keep in mind if your lake is also "No Wake" you still wouldn't be able to have something as powerful as the one in the video. I believe they make existing electric outboards, they're just a lot smaller than what we see here. More equivalent to a 1-5HP engine

@TheHappinessOfThePursuit

16 күн бұрын

Electric 775 motors can be harvested from the garbage or purchased cheaply.

@Eden_M

15 күн бұрын

​Just to let you know a single 775 DC can't really output more than 300w continuously​@@TheHappinessOfThePursuit

@NOTNOTJON

15 күн бұрын

Or head to home depot, get a rubber dingy, a 12Amp hour 20v battery, a good drill, and a cement mixer prop attachment.

Once you are on plane, you need less torque and the motor can speed up to a higher rpm. Still lower pitch/bigger speed controller is probably advisable.

@adamr9215

13 күн бұрын

It needs the right ESC before the propeller pitch matters. It seemed to have plenty of power with the original prop. The speed controller is the weak link at this point.

I'm no expert but likely kicked in because you broke the threshold of resistance of PUSHING the water and started to PLANE on top of it, lowering the forces on the propeller needed to spin.... If you pursue this further, I would recommend having tilt/trim on the engine mount, which will allow you to overcome the resistance and begin planing sooner a la regular boat. I look forward to your different propeller designs.... I have a 1982 surfjet (gas powered surfboard) that I have been toying with the idea of changing the impeller design but I think computational fluid dynamic (CFD) studies would be easier. As always, love seeing a new RCLifeOn video, keep it up!

@power21100

16 күн бұрын

i noticed that too, it also happen on my model RC boats, you gotta let the props "Grip" the only sure way is to start at slowly and let your speed build up

@bensprink9943

16 күн бұрын

Trim engine down, increase speed until the bow comes down, then trim up in increments but not too high where the prop blows out. A jackplate will also allow you to raise the entire engine up, the goal is centerline of lower unit and prop in a straight line with the very bottom of the transom

@RevlisGT

9 күн бұрын

My thoughts exactly. I noticed his mount does allow for adjustment but i don't think it's motorized.

A high speed prop will cavitate severely if it's spinning fast but moving slow through the water. This happens just around the point that the boat hull "climbs up out of the hole" or transitions from displacement to planing mode. It takes much more thrust to go through this transition than it does once on plane. Cavitation causes chaotic low pressure zones (vacuum bubbles) behind the blades of the prop momentarily reducing friction and thrust on the blades, so the opposing force on the blades, drive shaft, and non isolated motor translates to heavy vibration. Once on plane the prop is more balanced in rotational speed vs forward speed and the cavitation is greatly reduced. This happens with combustion powered planing hulls as well, but the combustion engine builds torque more slowly, has significantly more mass along with shock mounts to the enclosure so that it absorbs most of the vibrations.

@darkiee69

12 күн бұрын

I had the same idea. It's not an electrical problem, it's just physics and fluid dynamics.

That casual steering with a foot. Incredible.

@dlevy92

16 күн бұрын

Thats how all swedes drive boats 🇸🇪

@madmax2069

15 күн бұрын

There's a guy that does this driving a truck, he only has his feet to do everything.

@IOUaUsername

15 күн бұрын

I've driven with my knee long enough to finish an entire McDonalds sundae before. It's a two-handed dessert.

@Axel_Andersen

14 күн бұрын

With no life-vest, people have died in less sketchy situations on water. Water is not forgiving.

@soonts

14 күн бұрын

@@Axel_Andersen Today I have spent half an hour swimming in the sea without life vest, outside of an official beach i.e. no life guards. I do it almost every day in Summer, and I’ve managed to survive for almost half a century. The rivers OP’s navigating seems very narrow. Pretty sure they gonna be fine even in the event of rapid unplanned disassembly of the boat, by swimming towards the land.

finally been waiting 1 year on that electric outboard

dude I've been waiting for this follow-up video for what it feels like ages, and let me tell you I am beyond happy at the fact that you was able to get everything dialed in and for this project to be such a success, cheers.

Lots of improvements available to be made to the setup of that boat. Ditch the foils on the outboard, and raise it up as much as you can. Get as little of the drive in the water past the transom as possible. Looks like there was room to raise it at least a few inches in some of those shots. This will reduce drag of the lower unit. If you can get it up high enough that you can run half the prop out of the water, that's even more efficient and you might be able to go back to the big prop. You can also move some of that battery weight backwards. Having it forward of your feet is forcing the hull into the water and slowing you down. Remember, water has 800x the drag of air. Fast, efficient boats touch it as little as possible. You want air to carry that hull over the water at higher speeds.

You should write on the cover !Angry Pixies Inside" 😂

@darkiee69

12 күн бұрын

"Don't let the magic smoke escape!"

Live near a lake does not allow hydrocarbon boats, this has been on my mind for years, you made me vision my dream! Thanks Bro, Love from Texas!

The steering with the foot lol... What a god.

If you ever want chat got to give you a short answer just start your prompt with “in short explain x”

I think you still have an Problem with the ESC. You can hear it with the Spin up from the Motor. I would recommend you to use a VESC like one from Flipsky for Example the 75300 wich hase a peak Current around 28kw wich should be plenty enough. But with the VESC you could Program it much better den with the one you have. Do you have the USB Configurator for this one?

@Rhynri

16 күн бұрын

I can second VESCs. I’ve used them on mower decks and yard tractors and it does an amazing job of giving you feedback and in general mapping motors well. I’ve put some very high startup loads on my motors without them desyncing like yours seems to be. Not to mention the software makes it’s a breeze to reprogram them using saved profiles for different uses.

that boatshape looks absolute dope! combined with an electric Motor nearly busted my dreams....hope there are more videos commin about that thing

I built an electric outboard many years ago for my sailboat. I determined that the loses in the outboard gearing was rather large, like 20%. With a gas motor, not a big deal, but with an battery powered electric, every loss really matters. The right way to build an electric output is to put the motor in the water and direct drive the prop, no inefficient gearing and direct water cooling. That was a cool little boat. I had a 15ft Hydrostream viper, not that small, but it was similiar, wish I still had it.

Steering with just one foot confidently is just so funny to me for some reason lol. The best part is that it seems to work perfectly 😂

Experienced lake-person here: you really should attach a linear actuator (or equivalent) to allow the motor to tilt fore and aft. This would help the boat get up on a plane much more easily (tilted aft / aka lifted a bit up towards the surface of the water) and then can be tilted fore (aka down, deeper into the water) to increase your speed once your boat is planing.

@davidstuart4915

13 күн бұрын

or jet ski drive with vectored nozzle and reduce noise, reduce fowling etc?

Awesome. The motor sound is higher than I expected. Great overall.

..You can add copper tubed cooling system around the motor that could use the Lake's water to cool down...the faster motor goes ..the faster water enters from the channels and cools the motor down and transfer the heat to he lase it self...! sounds about right...! :)...nice build ñamaste~

You made my day! The pure joy in your smile, when it started to plane was unmatched :D

For sure seem to be esc sync issues during load. And when you get up to speed it can catch up and sync and run. Had same issues on one of my atvs i built. As soon as you got over certain speed it was dangerous and could easily go on back wheels :D

For a watertight and strain-relieved cable routing to the motor, I suggest you to use a punch and die set next time, so you can fit a cable gland. They're inexpensive and up the quality of the build quite a bit! :)

Love the production quality of this video! You've really improved a lot lately, and it shows. Keep it up!

I've had similar issues, I built an ebike which had a LOT of inertia. I think that's the main issue. I was able to solve it by using FOC in VESC (like the VESC 75300 ESC). Basically, if you want to get rid of it you need an orientation sensor. It's the motor cogging, like an rc truck does when accelerating.

Nicely done!

FWIW the fardriver controllers from Aliexpress have been really spot on and trouble free for me. Fast shipping and not crazy expensive either. The 96v680a controller I run was about $350 usd. Run it at 117v and 240 line amps.

I wish you would post more content. This was still incredible!

Bro this is the best yet. The prop in a bucket scene is awesome

Loved this. Thanks for making these videos

As always, fantastic Job! 🥳

I love all the "good reasons" for the motor put right on there.

your happines for results is our happines! Great Simon!

Besides the cool project, man would I love living there, well done!

“And all of this was generated by Ai” took me out 😂😂😂

I love it, when you hit max throttle it sounds like holding the 2-step button before launch :D

Fantastic work, dude! 😃 Looking forward to the next steps! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

Nice work man! Love the videos. You rock!

Great video! Interesting to see the 3D-printed plastic part between the engine and the drive shaft doesn't break. Must be very good precision!

Along with your content just being A+ tier. I find it so surprising that so many memes concepts and jokes from a country I don't even know about translates perfectly well to America/english

Love to see you succeed! :D

Steering with your foot had me rolling 🤣

Electric V-Tech! Nice work!

I love to see how quick you can get an electric boat to do a mile. great vid and channel you won a sub!

Awesome! Never commented before but I always love your videos. This is really cool! Way ahead of its time!!

We are definitely cut from the same cloth! Love your videos man you’re literally doing stuff i wish i could be doing just like i eruptions be doing it. Love it! Keep doing it!

So cool! Some physics about boats. When you were going along at less than full throttle the drag was across the entire hull. On a boat you have to get past that point so the hull lifts more out of the water. Remember drag is computed on a hull as D = 1/2*fluid density*velocity^2*Area*drag coefficient. So, more hull in the water is a huge deal. You may find you can actually reduce power once you reach a certain point and maintain the speed (until the hull drops back into the water).

this is just awesome! A 1 person speedboat is an absolute dream, and it has a really cool story!

@GoldenCroc

16 күн бұрын

The specific model he bought is called "fugitive" if you didnt know. Plenty of them for sale where he lives.

Awesome work.

Awesome!! Keep up the Amazing work!! Love the videos!! 👊

I would love to see you take it to the next level! Now add some foils to help pick the bow up higher out of the water which will reduce drag on the boat’s hull. Less drag equals more speed. Loved the video!

Awesome boat man love your videos

Nice video as always :)

That look on your face at Full Throttle! Oh damn! 😄 I suspect your vibration is more mechanical chatter

RCLO fans... can we just take a moment to appreciate the FOOT STEERING this man is pulling off? yeah some of us have done that before but while controlling throttle and a camera with the hands at the same time is just epic

that’s sick bro! love you videos!

This made my Day Thank you Its always great to watch ur nice Work👍👍👍

Electric F******** Boat!!!!!! Best reaction I've seen in all the years watching your crazy content. Congrats and nice work!!!

Man I love your videos!! You crack me up everytime 🤣

Good stuff man.👍

Soo worth it! Let's go! I can't wait to see the next one!

If motor heat becomes an issue you can cobble together some kind of water cooling to cool off the motor. You wouldn't really need an electric pump, just the movement of the boat in the water (an inlet at the front of the outboard, and an exit ot the rear) would be enough.

@paddyg24

15 күн бұрын

The outboard might still have a water impeller and piping which could be reused. Add some copper tubing coiled around the electric motor and exit out the rear of the outboard.

Fantastic content keep it up!

Love your videos. Keep thinking engineering and making thoughts come to life.

One of the few channels that gets a 👍 before the video even starts. 👍 as always

This is like the electric version of Grind Hard Plumbing Co . Much appreciated!

One of his projects actually worked!! Love to see it😂

Totally cool video, you had me LOL so hard when you said 'And all of this was generated by AI'.

Nice work, looks good. That vibration is probably cavitation from the prop spinning fast. It would be interesting to see that go with the original speed prop.

the only youtuber left that's worth waiting to watch his videos

Great Video! Add "Electrocution Risk" to the motor, lol

Lol, I love how you carry the bucket our partially full of water, then use a hose to fill it up the rest of the way, then pick it up FULL and put it down on bricks right next to it!

thank you, great video as always 👍👍👍

When you had the motor cogging I thought "man, if only it could get up on plane. Then it would probably run a lot happier" then you did 😂 Also the camera in one hand, throttle in the other, foot on the wheel. 👌🏼 Peak human performance

I think what you’re experiencing is brushless ‘cogging’, essentially when there’s a load the speed controller expects the motor to be spinning faster than it is and de-de-syncs. You ideally need a sensor motor and ESC

Damn man your video quality is on the up and up!

Great video 👍

Love the steering with the left bare foot!

Awsome! You will figure it out! 😎

So it is the rate of change in motor rpm, seems to need to match the speed of the water over the prop. Ace vid. Cant wait for pt2.

Awesome, well done

Thanks for sharing, your videos are great!

very nice build!

Wow, this is so cool!

really glad you took my advice on talking to Rctestflight about propeller design , hope to catch you live again soon!

10:34 For me it sounds like an anti turbo lag when he gives it full throttle 😀 Looks great!🤙

I like the music in this one. Very Beverly Hills Cop. You need to build more stuff. I love all the videos. Can't wait to see what you come up with next.

That's great! I think that the best method would be to increase the motor rpm with the speed of the boat. That means, when the boat is already faster, then a faster spinning propeller would move perfectly through that fast moving water and would give you a seamless thrust. In comparison, when the boat is not moving, a fast spinning propeller would just have big problems... And the acceleration from the standstill might be slower. You had that, you mentioned it in the video. So, you could use the full rpm when the boat is already fast enough - to go even faster ;-) ------ Hmmm... when the motor rpm is too fast and you think, the boat could be faster, meaning, you think, the boat speed is limited by the motor rpm, you could use a little bit steeper propeller. Start slower from a standstill and apply higher rpm little by little as the boat gets faster and faster. Oh and do you have a plan in case the boat catches a wave (maybe at high speeds) and sinks? Just for safety I guess it would be good to have a plan for that... Can you swim? Do you have a second boat for the rescue? Or do you stay close enough to the lake shore to swim over in case you need to? Just be prepared...

Nice work

where the keel meets the transom is the sweet spot for the prop or just below that, if you get it going much better before we see it I expect a super Dave Osbourne suit for good measure

Badass, nice job

Nice one , inspirational