If I sunk a boat I wish I could call a guy with a helicopter

@tylervincent9472

10 жыл бұрын

The shallow water made it possible to retrieve.

@ChuckD59

7 жыл бұрын

And maybe some deep pockets?

@larjkok1184

6 жыл бұрын

You can.

@officialWWM

6 жыл бұрын

There are more helicopters per capita in NZ than anywhere else in the world.

@10yearsag0

6 жыл бұрын

Me too. Thats cool

Never would have happened if you used a Sony Action Cam

one of the coolest jet boat videos on youtube

That snapping rope was potentially NASTY boys ! Kiwis - INVINCIBLE in System D Merde! Respect!

That is as good as it gets. I love the snorkel running into the covered bow, great idea. You guys are conquering some seious water

Best jet boat video I've seen in a while

Those look like Class 3, maybe even class 4 rapids! As for nozzle breakage, have you thought of extending the jet unit tunnel so that the entire jet unit is shrouded? That would protect the thin cast aluminum nozzle from rock strikes and breakage.

How about using Kevlar to make the hull & jet nozzle & steering cables. My steering cable broke in a very heavy surf line 12ft continuous sets. I got pounded trying to save my jet ski but eventually made it back to the harbor.

That song never gets old!

@Fantaman900

5 жыл бұрын

From the time everybody was using this song on youtube. I still love this song

Holy shit, I kayaked the T a few times back in the day.. I never thought I'd see a jetboat up that far. Love your work. You may want to look into a Swiftwater Rescue Technician course - A well placed Z-drag might have saved you a swim home.

Why are we watching this in 2019???

@i_luv_snickasmohn5668

5 жыл бұрын

Good question

@kiwionarope

4 жыл бұрын

Same reason that when you see a film with Marilyn Monro in it, you think 'Damn she looks fine'. Beautiful things never age....

@notsobigbigelephant6

4 жыл бұрын

and now 2020

@peterhaan9068

4 жыл бұрын

It's just as good in 2020!

Guy in that chopper is like, "damn boys! Again?"

ok, this answers my long wondered question... do some trips not go as planned?

Wow how much did that tow cost ? SEA TOW ?

is that a 10 ft or 11ft cope hull design??

You seem like a pretty technical pilot...remember, when in doubt, throttle out! Cheers mate!

Jesus boys, what's your helicopter bill on these trips? Goat never had this problem :p

@daleolson3506

7 жыл бұрын

Music sucks

@marcwire9332

7 жыл бұрын

helicopters are used alot in NZ for farming and hunting ect chances are they own the helicopter, they say they had to "call our helicopter" if not a mate may well own it.

@JohnAdams-tw1xi

6 жыл бұрын

Goes by the hour. Maybe $300-500 an hour.

@27Zangle

6 жыл бұрын

I've always wanted to learn to fly a helicopter, but the funds for hours after schooling was never there.

@petemc5376

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnAdams-tw1xi more likely 1200- 1800 an hour

hey Thomas im interested in getting one how much r u looking at and what engine to run

How much would it cost to get a helicopter to lift your boat out ike that?

2012, the year of this song in every youtube video.

No helmets? Not even white water helmets... would make for a great upgrade for the next attempts!

@dunruden9720

4 жыл бұрын

Hell, yes!! There's brave, then there's downright stupid!

Now thats called living the dream!

Bravo Thomas, d'avoir le courage de poste la vidéo même si la situation est difficile …. :- )

This is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen

OMG, great video. I wish I could use one of those boats where I live, be safe.

Helicopter Pilot: "Note to self; use at least two strands of paracord next time I haul a jet boat. p.s. make sure it's military spec."

@ElementofKindness

8 жыл бұрын

Yea, I imagine a snapped line slingshotting up into the rotor would be unpleasant.

@MrFakit

7 жыл бұрын

Good Paracord shouldn't slingshot

@roberthaas5372

6 жыл бұрын

aluminum boat weighs nothing. until it's full of water. then it's like a concrete truck.

@cwatson42785

5 жыл бұрын

@@ElementofKindness it would just cut it lol

When I watched the first video I was thinking to myself, Id put some foam in there... but I dont have a helicopter. Less dents in the bottom than I wouldve thought. Sweet boat man!

That was awesome, would love to get one of them jet boats but, alast what little time I do have I spend with my drones and planes.

that's it. I'm building one. what's in it? 1300?

great save. how much did that rescue set you back.

what jet unit/water jet do you recommend for a jet dinghy like yours?

Tauherenikau River in New Zealand

up tauherwatsitsname creek without a paddle?

It is a fantastic project and very nice congratulations. regards

totally killer! sounds lile a good/normal day, play past the limits, brake parts in a bad spot, then gets worse and your getting wet :-) now your just lucky to have the heli, i have my own back to carrie parts. glad your safe, keep it up!

I am confused...how do you steer down river in a tricky section since there is no steering on jet boats unless under lots of power? Just say the hell with it and give lots of power?

Nice work boys!

Great video !! Love your tow truck :-)

Do you have a video building of this boat??

If I had this fun boat I would want a roll bar kinda like you see on the cobra kit car. Thanks.😎

you should include the recovery option in the design of the boat in case something happens

price for the heli ? :O

Hilarious... brilliant guys... pain in the arse to ruin what looked to be an epic day... Oh to be young again - and as for the GoPro... I also love them...

Good stuff bro a true gent ,roll man roll

love your videos, did you somehow aquire prints or is it an original design?

great music who is this?! and that boat it loks like the boat we have been letting water started!! wow NZ is sooo awesome for this!!!!! i miss the world!

wow super cool glad you guys know Chopper Dave

that looks like a lot of fun going up stream

A befitting end. Glad to see the boat sunk, and glad to also see the operator and his guest surviving with no issues. Karma, dudes.

I’d love to be in that boat!! Looks like a lot of fun👌

Nice recovery.

What did they charge you for the 'lift'?

holy hell that thing has balls for the hole shot!

expensive recovery effort !

Why aren't these (very cool) boats decked, like a white water dory? Then they couldn't fill up with water. The deck could lever-clamp down onto a 2" inch (5cm?) thick foam gasket.

What is it with Kiwis and their jetboats and choppers. Has everybody got em?

"to da choppa!"

Looks amusing for sure; but expensive. Don't you Kiwi's have a creek thats a little less shallow?

@chocolatefish1772

8 жыл бұрын

+Barry Hatch Wheres the fun in that? Might as well go fishing in the harbour

How much HP does this boat have if it can do this?

cool= you have a version we can sell in Philippines? cheers mate.

How much does a boat like that cost or is it all custom?

Epic Hughes hover!

How much for the kit

Are you still selling kits

I was tripping out I thought the boat was flying. Ahahah I was so confused

@cmiller716

7 жыл бұрын

Ozzie Daboss they don't call it a jet boat for nothing :)

@larjkok1184

6 жыл бұрын

You didn’t see the helicopter?

The dude in the yellow vest it straight bat shit crazy!!!! lol looks fun as hell!!

how expensive is that? Boat turbine and engine...everything together

Gnarley! Bummer the boat sunk.

This is like the rubicon of rafting

awesome boat.

What is the song called?

what is the name of the song?

Ouch, bet that was an expensive recovery!

Awsome vid and camera angles! What's the song?

@Presley-jb7bx

9 жыл бұрын

The song is sail

Meu Deus é muito lindo este barquinho queria tanto um deve pra mim muito lindo

Ha Ha, a flying boat, like the matching underpants!

"we called our helicopter" lol

Song?

How is this not viral

You should install a hidden winch on it during the initial build phase in the bow..tie it off on the trees and winch it out next time (way easier than tha choppa...not quite as cool though)

story of my life the last 20 years

yall need a winch

How much for one

como y donde puedo conseguir una turvina, necesito dirección

expensive to charter the helicopter to pick up your boat?!

Love the "Kiwi paddles" at 2:27 (Old school Safety Equipment) Wonder if they're Coastguard approved?

@leapoffaith20

9 жыл бұрын

doccyclopz More like punting poles than paddles, I love the old "No 8 fencing wire" approach.

@loooseunit

7 жыл бұрын

Wasn't on the Coast ..... so no problem !

do you guys have plans yet to purchase?

@thomashewittv8

8 жыл бұрын

yep happy to help, flick me an email thomashewittv8@hotmail.com

The aluminum isnt going cut it . And welds make it even worse. You need to overlap the bottom with a special spray paint made to with stand bomb explosions. And coat it like 20x

Helicopter rescue!? How much does that cost?

yeah thanks

Was there a reason for sinking the boat?

how tf do get a helicopter to save the boat. Must be cheap in New Zealand

Hmm...should I install a bilge pump or buy a helicopter?

Wtf u got helicopters on stand by?

boat and makes me want to do one! make one, as if I have to make a flat of your boat, I wonder if you sell the planes and what kind of engine you put all the accessories and I would venture to see if I can make one at home waiting for your reply and thank you for your generosity att, PAUL RED STATE VENEZUELA BOLIVAR, thanks in advance

beaters! Drink your bootie beer for that boat pin.

I was like. Wow that boat just flipped go get it o shit those must be some crazy waters, oh crap what's going ghb on... oh it's a helicopter lol.

This is pretty damn cool

Put a set of oarlocks on that thing and stow some oars in it.

BAHAHAH Fantastic!! Fun to watch. I have to have a Hughes 500 on call next time ;):)