We Sent Our Supercharged Mini Jet Boats 3,000 Miles To Idaho... and Got ROCKED By Rapids!!!
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Idaho is much more rowdy than we expected... this water is FLYING and you've gotta hit these rapids right to stay afloat.
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Feel like I haven't posted in a month lol
Hell yeah Brother!!
Ive been waiting for this one, after Wilkey came out here, i figured you werent far behind. Hell of a year to, I imagine the water was huge guess we will find out right after hitting reply
Unit I was about to unsubscribe 😆
Your a savage bloke, greetings from Manjimup WA “Western Australia 🇦🇺 “
I can’t wait to see where you go after buying the race track anything is possible!
George was re thinking his life there a few times!!!
Ayeeee my man Tim popping in! What up Tim! Hope all is well!
Like jerry sinefeld , it’s all the others around him that makes the show
I was thinking the same thing. And can't swim.
As we’re his drawers!
those waters look rough even for someone who knows how to swim.
Welcome to Idaho my friend. Couple words of advice from someone who grew up on Idaho whitewater. Keep that life jacket zipped up and secure. That cold water will suck the strength right out of you if you end up in the drink. Also, it's best to carry a throwable line in order to help rescue anyone who might end up in the water. Glad you guys had fun though.
Yeah, It's all I could think the entire video. They make the zipper for a reason, make sure to use it. Northern waters aren't just dangerous for the rapids and speed, like you said, the cold is brutal.
Echo that my friend. Current doesn't care about fashion. Zip it up.
Wise words!
This comment needs pinned!
You got that right HH...also maybe add a BC jacket over the life jacket for extra lift when needed if you get tossed into an eddy.
You guys came during...pretty much the most rain we've EVER had. The river was historically high!
Damn Yellowstone about to up and float away right now
For real. This was by far the Rainier year yet. It's usually in the 90's and clearer water
Pretty much the whole northwest got more rain than usual
As someone who’s been in heavy water like that, this video was terrifying. Lol.
As another someone who has, it made me want to put in!
George needs a raise with his phone holding skills I don’t think he’s ever let go of the camera
I don’t know how he managed to hold on to it the whole time
If he did would we ever know? Lol
Yeah eh!
@LeatherJacketGuy no, he can't swim so he had a death grip on it
My guy was white knuckling that thing
I don’t know if I’m more impressed by these dang boats or the fact that George never dropped the phone lol
Only scammers WANT U TO PAY SHIPPING ON SOMETHING U WON!
He needs to start cleaning his hull especially coming from Florida to other states
I'm a local not far from where yall were. You guys have balls of steel even with the river running that high. 🤣 To everyone watching, the video does not do justice what they did on those little jets. So gnarly brother! 🤘
I'm surprised that they didn't wait tell the end of the month for the winter run off to mellow and the debri to wash down.
Ps. From utah, Idaho looks beautiful and amazing rivers have to come explore this summer
I was thinking dont fall out of the boat.
With the locals saying its dangerous its defo a stay in the boat situation
@@kzarnold3678 if you're looking to camp or fish, see if a local farmer or rancher will let you use their land, some really nice people here
I live a little further up north in Pullman/ Moscow, that river is gnarly with the water that high. Usually when I raft the salmon its a late summer kinda thing not early June, especially with he snow we have gotten this year.
This was dangerous to say the least haha. One mistake and your gone
"Dew boat will never sink "
A more Florida man in hindsight moment doesn't exist.
It sank 😂
So did. Titanic
George's energy brings so much to the channel. He's truly a treasure.
100%
Him and Sam have been some absolute fire additions to the team!
Keep George at all costs
And fasterproms is probably putting cardboard on a smartcar...
@@popsicle33 Yeah they lost an asset when they fired George
Hats off too george if he really doesnt know how too swim and he trusted you with his life his a real one! 👏
and he can learn in a pool its not that hard he wont be the strongest swimmer but still be able to,and in those currents i am not shure if bieng able to swim alone with no life jacked will help that water was wild at some spots
*to
Nobody could swim in this water, only the life jacket can save u.
Who in the fuck can't swim?
Jaaaaysus.
@@joshuagibson2520 alot of people, some can't afford pools, some don't like lakes rivers and oceans and some have never had the opportunity or desire to learn.
I live in Idaho and we’ve been getting record rainfall for over the past month, so this is probably the biggest and fastest we’ll ever see the river, any river in Idaho.
I wanna see them go to Washington and do that😂
I grew up in Salmon, Id, and I concur. Up in Coeur d Alene now, and havent seen the cda river this deep in about 15 years, when there was major flooding along it. Weird and lonnnng spring we had this year!
"James’s boat not running great? Never would of seen that coming.”
Man, George is crack up 😂
I came to the comments looking for this comment
i love george lmao...hes so funny
I'd be absolutely terrified with Cleetus saying "Oh Shit, Bud".
So is Cleeter
Just did this for the first time in a 20’ jet boat with a LSA. I couldn’t imagine what it’s like in these little things. Welcome to Idaho.
Cleeter, I not sure about those life jackets in a situation like you guys were in….that water is brutal in so many ways!!! If somebody gets in that water, they have to be gotten out quick!!!You guys be safe!!!!!
I had to say it but they should consider helmets too, rapids roll you and your head meets a rock and knocks you out you’ll literally die
Helmets would be a bonus too.
From an idaho man, you sincerely deserve a medal for balls of steel. There’s a reason you were the only one out there😅 those jet boats puttin in work!
just watching that volume of water ripping past the boat ramp would have been enough to send me home
Welcome to Idaho my friend, my only warning to you is that the waters here are very unforgiving and the landscape is horribly addictive. Firebird raceway is a blast too! You should definitely check it out someday!
The Salmon River is known as the “River of No Return!” Respect it, one false move and it could be game over…not worth the likes, subscribe, etc. Godspeed
😎🤙🇺🇸
As an idaho native that’s spent most of my life running rivers. I can’t tell you how many cringy scary moments and lines you guys took. Honestly was sketched out. Respect that river. Impressed the minis did that good in that water.
I’m from the U.K. and can relate to this so much. His “oh shit bud” summed it up. Capsize in that water and you’re done! They were so close to a rescue/fatal situation.. not one for the snowflake behaviour but 🤯
As a kayaker I was thinking these boats make up for a lot! That waterspead would be a downstream only paddle for me, 0 chance any time it narrows going upstream, cool river to be fair you're lucky to live there! There was that one moment where he sent it into what was basically a waterfall off the back of a rock which was super sketchy (looked enough to force the bow under and fill the cabin), other than that it looked like the vessel had the bald eagles, one time he mistimed the waves but that wasnt too bad as he kept it straight enough.
It was like someone told him what to avoid and he heard, "Aim right at that shit." It was kinda hard to watch. Big rock right under the surface? Let me see just how hard I can hit it. Ya, I'm gonna be over here with the swift water rescue team, you guys go have fun.
Yeah, that river has claimed many lives. So many people don't respect the water and it ends in a very bad way.
Not to mention how fucking cold that water is this early in the season and how quickly your body locks up if you go in.
Great video guys. I think i speak for a lot of us here that have experience on swift water, you were doing some VERY sketchy contours with VERY Minimal safety/recovery systems.
As a former rescue team member, we did way more recovery than rescue if swift water was involved. Flipping a sketchy car at the FF is one thing, if you lose a man or capsize on swift water, it starts as brutal and only gets worse. Love and respect brother 👊
Fucking terrifying to watch! love these guys hope they smarten up a bit
Helmets at least! Like come on guys this would be a dumb way to lose a member of the family
YEP! Hells Canyon isn't exactly a Cake Walk even in milder conditions, Best visited in Mid July to early September....Thats some FAST WATER!
@@cyriously_nick2191 shocked they aren’t wearing those half helmets
@@ejgrant5191 this is the salmon river not the snake which runs through hells canyon.
I have to admit that looked terrifying to watch alone! The power of running water like that is like nothing else… Great video, as always 👍
Landscape in this video is exactly how every river in scotland looks. Addictive as hell.
In April 2002 I took my father out to Idaho to see his WW11 buddy, Archie Bert Lawyer. Archie was well known, being the descendant of several Nez Perce Indian chiefs. While we were there we went to see the jet boat races. All the drivers involved, had helmets, neck collars, wet suits, and serious life jackets that will keep your head above water if knocked out. You guys are very entertaining but just don’t realize how lucky you have been. Luck eventually runs out. Stay safe and be smart.
George was puckering up the whole time. Straight comedy. Get him out of his comfort zone more it's hilarious to watch
He definitely had a few code brown moments 😂
That looks insane. George was like huge rocks. Cletus was like send it right over the top. Looks like a great time. You guys should be wearing wet suits. Wouldn’t last long in that river if things go wrong.
Dude that looks so awesome. Cleetus actually looked a little worried a couple times so you know that had to be a bit sketchy. Maddie probably going to lay the law down on him after she sees this video. Lol
Love you and the guys Cleet. As someone who grew up around rivers like that and now lives in florida, please remember. You can make a mistake in Florida rivers and it's all laughs. You make a mistake in that river you may not make it. Those rivers are not a game.
As an Idaho native, I am pumped to see you guys hitting the salmon river with the jet boats! I’ve been hoping this would happen since the first jet boat videos dropped. Your Hells Canyon experience is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of all the power sports opportunities Idaho has to offer.
We need some snowmobile action this coming winter with the McFarland Racing crew 🦅
Don't get scammed
When boys become Men...
i know he did some snowmobiling and got heavy d's ripsaw (before it was his) last winter up by bear lake here in idaho
Not to be "that guy" but can we encourage some helmets next time. I mean every other sport that goes through rapids wear helmets. Seems pretty rational to be wearing one in a metal boat going even faster. Brain damage isn't fun and we care about these guys. Would just really be a true shame if something were to happen.
@@1859ddd you're a true g for lookin out, that's for sure
That river looks like it’s over full. I seen bad river floods out that way today on the news. Maybe this was the start of it.
the rooster tail merch plug was the most genuine one iv ever seen
The reaction from people who’ve never felt a river that gets its water from snow melt is always hilarious. Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon are amazing. So glad to see this video!!
Especially as early in the season as they went.
Coeur d’Alene in da house! What’s up!!
I remember rafting the Deschutes in the middle of summer and not wanting to go into the water because it shrank the berries so bad 😂
lots of rivers get their water from snow melt lol. as an idahoan, the midwest gets way more snow.
@@tripprogers4814 same
George is the freakin MVP for the way he was holding on to the camera for dear life and still recording usable content! George is the freakin man!!! Great asset to the team!
Exactly when he was 1st on I wasn't sure what he was gonna do for the team but hes a do it at all and a man
Good times. Thank you. Jackstand was so happy he could hardly talk.
"In the history of McFarland marine, we never had a boat sink"
Well you never had a boat on a northwest river either. Best not tempt fate.
The fact cleet keeps pushing content out for us almost on a daily deserves a pat on the back 🤘🏼🤘🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Only scammers WANT U TO PAY SHIPPING ON SOMETHING U WON!
@@davidpook5778 definitely a scammer every time I comment on cleets video they comment on my post getting old
I have not laughed as hard as I did seeing George's face in the thumbnail in a very very long time!
Same 😂😂
Damn.. that's sad yo. Need some happy in your life brother
Some PTSD right there
My heart has legitimately never raced watching CZcams like it did during this video. That was intense, real, and massively engaging. Stellar content!
Watching George go though ths full range of emotions every time cleetus does something stupid is so funny 😂😂
George went from grinding intake runners to this?! My guy is living the dream!
What he used to do looked soul draining
Exactly stuck in a room with headphones. And how boring it would be around jeremy and all his blah blah blah I'm the best and let's pray together mixed.
@@brutalbasspro don’t forget calling anything and everything “communism”.
Happiest man on CZcams
@@RylaDarkstar it matched his skill level though
I love watching George's ever changing facial expressions. From pure joy to imminent death and back again, over and over.
Powerful River flow , great scenery ; fun toys . I almost lost my breath a few times when that water splashed up over the bow . Thnx for the vid. - Ken
Welcome from the Great State of Idaho! Glad you got to enjoy our little slice of heaven. I am surprised that those Minis held their own that well in that big of water. Way to go guys.
Zach hittin 'em with the best merch plug I have ever heard!
I'm a strong swimmer, but I ain't gonna lie - I'd have looked more scared that George if I was in his seat!! Cracking video lads, A1+
Only scammers WANT U TO PAY SHIPPING!
Forreal i was like omg
Cool beans.
The dirtbike trails are wicked too. The hot springs are so sweet at the end of the day!
These aren’t rivers you just start out on. All of your previous jet boating has led you to having the skills to navigate that gnarly river. So dope!
Cleet knew his crew needed a break after the past couple months.. So he takes them on an adventure like this. what a boss.. You guys did take some awful sketchy lines more than once but that looked like so much fun! Glad you made it and had a blast.
These vid's are Pre-Recorded then uploaded depending on the Campaign date. Could have been Day's, Week's or month's ago they were recorded.
You know youre about to do some wild stuff if cleetus lets out a solid “oh shit bud”
We just witnessed George making a core memory... Like he felt that whole trip.
New Zealander here, I have owned jet boats since I was 20, we live for this, even used to airlift our boats in to remote areas by helicopter, best fun on water you can ever wish for. I'm 65 now and a tad more Suttle now lol.
Cleeter: "Oh shit, bud!"
George: **squealing like a schoolgirl**
You guys do a good job at making the audience feel like they're having as much fun as you are lol
Only scammers WANT U TO PAY SHIPPING ON SOMETHING U WON!
Born and raised Idahoan here glad you guys came to experience the salmon river!
Growing up in that area I forget to appreciate the scenery until I hear someone gawk over it. Welcome 🌲
Being from Idaho makes me love this video even more 😂😂😂, we also have a drag strip north of Boise Firebird Raceway
Cleetus making it happen, giving back to to his dedicated team of guys that helped make it all possible. Everyone who got to experience these memories will be talking about for years to come!!! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride, laughing with the bunch of you!!!
Idaho is amazing. Went white water rafting for a full day trip down the south fork of the Payette River. I purposely planned early June to get high water from the caps. Had a double whammy because they had gotten a freak 14" snow storm the week earlier. Water was RAGING.
As we drove by the river in some spots, everyone in the car was excited and confident looking down at the hundreds of waves cresting and churning. Then we actually got on the water and those rolling white caps we "knew we could handle" were over the boat and at chest level to us, slamming into us and pushing us around...that was just the "get to the rapids" part and not even part of the "white water" experience. It was a stern reminder it was about to get serious and we needed to be on our game when the real rapids started haha.
It was an absolutely magical time, definitely more aggressive than what you just went through, but no doubt yours wasnt done justice by the camera.The water is no joke. We dumped everyone once on a huge hit we took up the gut at the end of the run. We never stood a chance lol. People fell out a few times outside of that. I really hope the south fork of the Payette is on your list. There was one spot we had to portage as it was pure death. Great stuff.
I've been to many states and many areas with mountains, camped multiple spots 10k+ ft in the rockies, etc. Idaho is just different. It's the most beautiful state in the lower 48, IMO.
Thanks for bringing back the memories and stay safe.
Love that part of the world, hope you have a sunny day/sunset while your there so you can all really appreciate the beauty of that part of the US. Carry on!
George really adds to the Channel. Him along with the whole crew is just perfect. Out in my back yard. Didn't realize I needed a mini jet so bad
Good thing George is here jack stand built a boat with no windshield for looks forgetting we can't get much content from that
Think about this, people go down these rapids with nothing but a raft, paddles, a wing and a prayer.
I'd probably do that in a raft before a jet boat
These rapids are nothing. The real whitewater is completely impassable in jet boats.
@@barrishautomotive I know that. They are dealing with no more than class 2 rapids I'm just saying people do this shit in rafts. No way I would be out there in a raft.
I was a raft guide on this river. It’s a lot of fun if you have someone who knows it.
This was the most fun I’ve had watching any of your videos! Definitely in your top 3! What an experience! You boys are blessed beyond words! I’m so glad you filmed this! Thanks y’all!!!
Wow! That water is wicked! So much power in that river! Those little jet boats surprised me a lot this video. They can certainly take a beating! Be safe out there cleeter!
I wish you boys would’ve hit up the Grind Hard Plumbing Guys while y’all were in Idaho…they’re definitely your kind of Dudes
I must have missed the part where Doug fell out
You didn't, you all got as big of a laugh out of it as we did.
😂
I missed the part where you guys flipped the trailer full of SXS
@@jackmehoff9909 .... damn ....
@@jackmehoff9909 damn.. To soon.. Lol
It’s crazy to think that 8 months ago I got to meet him at Atlanta airport on my way to basic, watching his videos every Sunday, and then he was 5 hour drive away from my house. Hope you enjoyed the good country
I used to do a lot of white water canoeing, can't imagine how much fun it would be in a jet boat! That river was tame compared to what canoeists are used to though.
For future reference it's smart to start out going up stream that way if any problems you can float back down or use fuel on way up it takes less on way downstream.🤣
You expect a group of Florida men to have logic shoot one can't even swim 🤣
That would require common sense, and that's something they've never shown any of
@@DuckshotProductions to be fair, most of us would probably drown in those rapids despite knowing how to swim
Seems like they had a group guiding them
Yeah, they have rsr guys with them guiding
Saying "It can never sink" is like saying Macbeth in a theatre... You're tempting fate.
Boat building 101: If it can float, it can sink.
unless you got a boston whaler or a stabicraft
It can't sink is what the Capitol of the titanic said aswell 😳
Sinks
Päijän boat is pretty damn good, next to impossible to capsize and float on calm water full of water and with 4 grown man in.... but if your old man drills a hole on the back to let out the water out from rear seat...and you go to wash it... well its different story... good thing some asshole stole it after we got it up and we got new boat from insurance, hopefully that asshole goes to fishing forgetting the plug...
That was AWESOME. we have been white water rafting on the several rivers in Idaho, the Salman looks the river to go on. You all did great for little experience, gutsy. Second floor, new underwear and adventure clothes.
Soo happy for you going to these hobby adventures it all started with the c7 from 1320!!! Keep up the hard work
This needs to be on a Tshirt!!
"James boat not goin'? Never seen that comin'!!" -George
Good going George that was funny as hell
George not knowing how to swim makes the boat fishing challenge crazy... Almost flipping the knightmare in chop LOL
Never really thought about how beautiful it is up their. Old freind moved up to Boise when we were kids. I can see why she stayed.
That was easily one of the most gorgeous epic episode's ever!!👌😚🤩 That episode in 2160p would have been mind bending!! Love your work CLEETER SKETER!!👌🙏
I'm confident any watercraft works as an adrenaline/speed multiplier. Going 50 on a boat vs in a car is a vastly different experience. getting up close to 70-80mph on a jetski feels to me like well over 150 on a motorcycle.
I think the motorcycles a little crazier speaking from experience
I second this on the motorcycle. 170 is ridiculous on a bike. 70 is wicked on a ski but nothing like 2 wheels
@@smalltownoutdoors9442 I've never done more than .. I guess 30 or 40 on a rented Ski but acceleration out in the elements or ZX10R or even a powerful 600 is .. for the win.
@@realMaverickBuckley Powerful 600? lol... Power to weight is OK but there's nothing like 200+ Hp with over 100 Lb of torq to go with it
10000000% dude. I remember being like, 13 and the first time i went 35mph in my dads new jetboat at the time. It felt so fucking crazy
So badass to see this. I live in Lewiston,Id and our family constantly makes trips down to the salmon so just watching the video recognizing the drive is crazy. Glad to see you boys up here enjoying the water. :)
Haha i was thinking the same thing. Im in orofino
Last year when I was driving to Boise from Spokane I said to the wife Cleetus should bring he jet boats to ride the river lol
ive been suspect of where they were going for awhile. theyve been planning a trip up somewhere this way for awhile iirc from past videos and for some reason i didnt think they would actually come up here.
Lol Lewiston here to bud!🤘
Same here Lewiston Idaho born and raised
This is my back yard. I seen you guys today off highway 55 by cougar mountain lodge in idaho. Was to late to stop. Wanted to meet you guys and get a autograph for my boys. We are all huge fans. Thanks for coming to Idaho it's a amazing place for sure.
Idaho definitely has some wild rapids. Glad you boys made it out alive! We missed you by a couple weeks and also made it up to Montana where there is some super wild rivers to run. Next time we need to link up and SHRED!
Even though I live out west and get to experience places like this (including this one), it never fails to impress and amaze at just how powerful and beautiful the nature is out here and it's processes are. As well as this vid showcased it, it's impossible to replicate the sense of raw, power you get from the constant roaring of the melt off water rushing by or sensation you feel through the ground from it rushing through a bottleneck, over rapids or over a ledge/waterfall. Definitely, come out and visit them, every experience is as exciting as the first one is!
What part of the salmon is this
Yeah we have a few rivers like this here in NZ, big, deep glacial ones and they're freaking insane. Not just the speed of the water but the volume and the mass of it, you feel like a leaf getting washed downstream just standing on the shore it's wild
“Our solja boy just got cranked” -George.
Honestly his energy is so amazing and I’m just sad he wasn’t a full part of this channel from the beginning but I’m happy he is now.
Bustin out the one liners even under near constant fear of death. George is a G
welcome to real Idaho rapids! just rafted the salmon river over a week long trip in a paddle boat last summer! for sure one of the coolest things I've done!
I'm glad you guys are enjoying my home state of Idaho. I'm glad you get a taste of my w erday adventures of living in Idaho.
Nice, you guys are in my old stomping grounds! I worked out of White Bird as a white water guide on the Salmon back in '07. That put-in you used is just about a mile upstream from where I lived out of my van on the side of the river. Had a rattlesnake move in under my van, but we came to an understanding. Good times.
The Salmon is an awesome river for rafting, kayaking, and jet boats. Lots of big, fun rapids, mostly Class 2s & 3s. Enough to be a fun ride but not so much that you have to be a hardcore expert to even go on it. It changes a lot with the flow; at high flow like you guys experienced, there's a lot of big water, but at lower flows the challenges shifts more to rocks and drops. Even a week or two can make the river a completely different experience.
Beautiful country, lots of great camp sites, and the river cuts through a lot of interesting geology and history. Huge basalt columns from ancient lava flows, remnants of old hydraulic mining operations, and some cool Native American stuff. There are areas right off the river where you can check out old petroglyphs, and the area universities have (or at least had) a couple archeological dig sites along the river too. They were usually happy to give a nickel tour for anyone who wanted to stop.
Be more prepared safety-wise next time Cleeter. Even with a life jacket rescuing someone from the water is very difficult. The cold water will cause them to lose arm and legs in about a minute. Bring some extra life preservers on a rope and create a boat buddy system in pairs.
Man it good to see y’all in Idaho born and raised there just recently moved to nodak aka north dacota but glad you guys had a good time the salmon river and snake river are awesome
Shout out to George! Non-swimmer on the rapids! Huevos grande! What a BLAST!
I love fishing the salmon river but, it is pretty cold almost year round. I’ve also gone white water rafting there as well. Idaho has some of the most beautiful views, love living here.
It sure looks really Beautiful!
Cheers from Northern Sweden 🍻
I’m sure northern Sweden has some amazing views as well
@@kellypryor9660
Yea we have a lot of them, but when livi'n in it you get blind for it sometimes 😁
(I have some vids from the mountains 1h away, exuce the quality 😅 )
Hopefully the Californians moving in doesn't ruin your beautiful state
Wow! And here I thought watching you drive 200mph was fun. Yep, George could use a grab rail or two. Laughed my butt off!
Wow now this is some beautiful scenery this is what I have been waiting for some real rivers with rapids now this is what these boat were designed for.
Thank you for the countless smiles. I wish to meet you one day.
not knowing how to swim would be absolutely terrifying in any situation like this. some of my relatives don't know how and they are not keen on water activities lol. props to George for having the balls to do it. wouldn't consider it the smartest idea if I'm being honest tho
edit: after reading some comments and thinking about it. swimming capabilities are probably not even very helpful in that water lol
You don't need to know how to swim if you're wearing a proper life jacket. Besides the hypothermia would probably kill you either way.
Without a life vest, even a strong swimmer would be in trouble. This was only class 2 or 3 rapids. People's safety relies on having someone to pluck you from the water if you leave the boat. People naturally can float and swim, but it's panic that drowns people. "I thought I was going to die" is the proper response to help keep you alive.
No Swim No Prob. Its all FLOATing in That Fast of Water.
Even if you could swim, coming out of that boat could be fatal! These boys have some balls, far too sketch for most of us! You’d drift 100’s of metres before getting to the sides of river 😅
That looks like a heck of a lot of fun, bucket list fun. Cleet out here full sending it and George just absolutely enjoying the ride. Some good memories made 🍻
Hooo boy!! Welcome to Idaho! I drew hunting tags for the game unit right next to that boat launch and the first thing I thought when I got down there was 'Cleetus needs to bring his jet boats down here'! Glad you guys made it out... and survived!
Not gonna lie. I was hoping to see some strike eagles from mountain home go ripping up through the valley over the top of you. Would have been the icing on the cake
Cleet & the boys out here living life to the fullest! Thanks for taking us all along for the ride.
This was a badass video! I'm glad Cleetus and George were in the same boat cause they are hilarious together. I didn't think this channel could get any better then George came to the channel and it got so much better!!!!
17:44 george- "our Soulja boy just got cranked" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Definitely good choice on changing the impeller on that jet boat pump. It’s not the tolerances that help hookup and power it’s the pitch of the impeller blades and having enough motor to drive that pitch to maintain rpm below the rev limiter. Riva directly across the state from you does some great impeller work for race skis and jet boats!