I Tried To Drive My Supercharged Mini Jet Boat From Tampa Bay to Key West (240 Miles)

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  • @CleetusM
    @CleetusM  Před 2 lety +312

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    • @troyyyrayyy4071
      @troyyyrayyy4071 Před 2 lety +9

      What is the music you use in these videos? I wanna jam to it when I'm rolling through the woods in my Jeep. 👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍

    • @steveskrobot9496
      @steveskrobot9496 Před 2 lety +5

      Coastguard probably thought, This is a fancy lookin mule boat!

    • @Bot_Brad
      @Bot_Brad Před 2 lety +13

      Next Video: We got Arrested for Smuggling in our JetBoats!!!

    • @compoundlml7156
      @compoundlml7156 Před 2 lety +2

      You need to get your cars put on NO Limit Drag Racing 2.0

    • @WarHorseBronco
      @WarHorseBronco Před 2 lety +6

      Blake Wilkey put 14 inch trim tabs on the back of his mini boat and he said it really helped

  • @ericdavi1231
    @ericdavi1231 Před 2 lety +9265

    I’m in Fort Myers and have a 30 foot center console. I’ll follow y’all across the 90 mile stretch for safety if you want to try again!

    • @robcooper3171
      @robcooper3171 Před 2 lety +696

      Give this man the likes get the comment noticed, the run would be very possible with bigger boats near by for safety and leading to cut the waves.

    • @mattk252
      @mattk252 Před 2 lety +101

      Good man

    • @ericdavi1231
      @ericdavi1231 Před 2 lety +391

      @@robcooper3171 I’ve actually got the exact same boat as the police boat that pulled up.

    • @thrasherx7576
      @thrasherx7576 Před 2 lety +135

      This is what I like to see! People offering to help! Let's goo! You got this cleet!

    • @robcooper3171
      @robcooper3171 Před 2 lety +46

      I have a 22ft contender i would make that run, but i live a ways away.

  • @MatchaFather
    @MatchaFather Před 2 lety +1633

    Imagine you're just riding on that bridge and look down to see a giraffe driving a mini boat lol

  • @iainbagnall4825
    @iainbagnall4825 Před 2 lety +850

    I've never played a Raid Shadow Legend and I hate mobile games but I'd like to thank them for keeping about half of youtubes creators stocked with fresh gas and mountain dew.

  • @Matt_from_Florida
    @Matt_from_Florida Před 2 lety +190

    HEY GUYS... in those low-draft, low-freeboard jet boats *you can do something in Key West that almost no other boat can!*
    *You can cut right across the middle of the island!!!!*
    *INSTRUCTIONS:*
    From Cow Key Channel go all the way down *The Riviera Canal,* past the 11th street boat ramp. Slow down as the foliage gets very thick. From here on the only other boats you'll see are kayaks. The canal will make a 90-degree bend "following" Venetian Drive. The physical impediment that keeps most normal boats from traversing this waterway is the really low bridge where the canal passes underneath Flagler Avenue, but you won't have any problem at all in those boats. There's a *pedestrian walkway* that crosses the canal on Staples Avenue, but again you've nothing to worry about. Keep following the canal as it passes under North Roosevelt and bingo, you'll exit on the other side of The Rock!!! It's like having an interstellar wormhole right in the middle of Key West!

  • @seanwhite5742
    @seanwhite5742 Před 2 lety +539

    james was like, "im gona sit this one out"

    • @lysergic_visions3203
      @lysergic_visions3203 Před 2 lety +6

      🙅🏻‍♂️Probably Said He Gets 🌊🤒To Get Out Of It..

    • @Jarmezrocks
      @Jarmezrocks Před 2 lety +10

      I believe Cletus mentioned late last year that he wanted to see Jimmy Jackstand go make some content for his (at the time) 8,000+ subscribers with just 1 video lol
      Anyway Jimmy is doing just that! He's been rebuilding the Nova and his camera guy is pretty cool too 😎

    • @andrewkelly3702
      @andrewkelly3702 Před 2 lety +17

      Dude has a wife and kid don’t blame him to be honest

    • @radkesrods1184
      @radkesrods1184 Před 2 lety +1

      he isnt stupid

    • @ardenunger2932
      @ardenunger2932 Před 2 lety +2

      @@Jarmezrocks James has a CZcams Channel? What is it called?

  • @buildingbespoke4792
    @buildingbespoke4792 Před 2 lety +229

    Ol' Jackstand is too smart for this one.

    • @chucksherron
      @chucksherron Před 2 lety +13

      Jackstands beer can is too leaky for a trip like this.
      He needs turbo boosted bilge pumps. 😆

    • @charlesoutdoors2424
      @charlesoutdoors2424 Před 2 lety

      My thoughts too.

  • @MM1Anderson
    @MM1Anderson Před 2 lety +726

    Next, let's build a 120 mph go-cart with no suspension travel and drive it over cobblestone roads for 240 miles.

    • @devinb5937
      @devinb5937 Před 2 lety +5

      That’s dumb dude

    • @iainbagnall4825
      @iainbagnall4825 Před 2 lety +18

      so that'll be an original mini cooper with a rudeboy engine then? (they don't have springs - just rubber bushings!)

    • @johndaniel3474
      @johndaniel3474 Před 2 lety +9

      The suspension are in the seat bottoms

    • @da324
      @da324 Před 2 lety +6

      @@devinb5937 no dumber than what he's comparing it too.

    • @reginaldbowls7180
      @reginaldbowls7180 Před 2 lety +3

      @@iainbagnall4825 An OG mini doesn't have springs!!!???

  • @thedillpickle100
    @thedillpickle100 Před 2 lety +164

    So glad I found this! You guys are my heroes. Please read this. I'll try to be short.
    I grew up on Lake of the Ozarks. No Jet Skis yet, but some homemade stuff with Berkeley jets. I had a 12' aluminum V bottom with a 25hp Johnson that would do 32 with just me and the gas tank. 😁
    You let me enjoy your trip. I remember stuff, I know. Unfortunately I'm in the nursing home now, just had right leg removed below the knee. Sure was cool going out for one more ride.

  • @codysmith3264
    @codysmith3264 Před 2 lety +407

    Cleetus ramps jetboat over tress.."this is awesome!" Cleetus hits waves.."these boats are not designed for this!" lol

    • @kjah06
      @kjah06 Před 2 lety +7

      Cos cleeter logic 😂

    • @G_L_S
      @G_L_S Před 2 lety +1

      Lmao

    • @CoconutMigrating
      @CoconutMigrating Před 2 lety +12

      He’s right though. Shallow draft boats like that are not built for ocean waves.

    • @codysmith3264
      @codysmith3264 Před 2 lety +3

      No doubt..just thought it was funny.

    • @rustler08
      @rustler08 Před 2 lety +6

      A single jump is a lot different from getting the snot beat out of you constantly.

  • @mattb7238
    @mattb7238 Před 2 lety +218

    Game warden thinking “at least it’s not a duramax”

    • @mk3249
      @mk3249 Před 2 lety +11

      Underrated comment

    • @dbolt2w
      @dbolt2w Před 2 lety +9

      WD’s inner rage intensifies😂😂😂

    • @mattb7238
      @mattb7238 Před 2 lety +5

      @@dbolt2w *points at more squatted trucks for sale and eggs him on, calmly waiting holding a metal propeller blade to help*

  • @b.p.879
    @b.p.879 Před 2 lety +107

    I'm glad you guys decided against the open ocean crossing. The sea ain't nothing to mess with and I'd very much like to keep watching vids from you guys! Smart choices were made in this video.

    • @greenwave819
      @greenwave819 Před rokem +4

      They were gonna be a few miles from shore in the Gulf of Mexio, not like they were crossing the Atlantic

    • @jaydeleon8094
      @jaydeleon8094 Před rokem

      @@greenwave819 In boats that size, that's enough.

  • @Antipodean33
    @Antipodean33 Před rokem +28

    Should've measured your height before you left and then when you finished, so you can tell the surgeon exactly how much your spine compressed on that trip. That looked brutal

    • @ericparrish1515
      @ericparrish1515 Před rokem

      Guess that's above the def level. Can't get but so loose.

  • @gamerswife5419
    @gamerswife5419 Před 2 lety +700

    So that officer is my dad! One of the coolest officers/person you’ll ever meet!

    • @pinesol8901
      @pinesol8901 Před 2 lety +20

      Cap

    • @gamerswife5419
      @gamerswife5419 Před 2 lety +5

      @@pinesol8901 definitely not

    • @gamerswife5419
      @gamerswife5419 Před 2 lety +43

      @@pinesol8901 plus why would I lie about that.. that’s just dumb

    • @eric63377
      @eric63377 Před 2 lety +14

      That's what's up your father seems cool asf. Have a good one.

    • @taylordial9107
      @taylordial9107 Před 2 lety +29

      @@gamerswife5419 I have no issues with believing you, but to say that your story is true because it’s stupid to lie about it isn’t a good argument lol. This is the internet, people lie about ridiculous stuff for no reason all the time 😂

  • @3800TURBO
    @3800TURBO Před 2 lety +398

    James is the smartest guy in this video.

  • @iamthemoss
    @iamthemoss Před rokem +4

    Cleet, found your channel by accident, glad I did. I am almost 60 and am an amateur mechanic on 24 acres. The way you guys handle setback is admirable, If I had got to the water and one of the boats did not start, I would have spazzed. I love seeing people with skills working on various machines to learn. I love those little jet boats, I need one. Obviously 2.94M subscribers cannot be wrong.

  • @Truevibe
    @Truevibe Před 2 lety +25

    hey cleetus you should consider installing those hydraulic seats that move up and down to prevent harsh impact and save you some back issues later on🤙

  • @mutt2jeff
    @mutt2jeff Před 2 lety +1459

    Next Week: Cleetus buys an offshore racing boat.

    • @elliottvader2377
      @elliottvader2377 Před 2 lety +71

      I hope so, two texas speed big blocks make that thing scream!

    • @jiminauburn5073
      @jiminauburn5073 Před 2 lety +26

      @@elliottvader2377 B is for Build has a boat they are putting two texas speed engines in...

    • @Eluderatnight
      @Eluderatnight Před 2 lety +10

      Then he would be broke.

    • @spankthemonkey3437
      @spankthemonkey3437 Před 2 lety +27

      @mutt2jeff oh its coming im pressing him to take these to Haulover inlet when he sees wavy boats channel on that inlet and how those power boats eat it up he will definitely buy something

    • @yellownsx450
      @yellownsx450 Před 2 lety +1

      Hell yeah 🤘🏻

  • @inventor12345
    @inventor12345 Před 2 lety +241

    Who else wants to see Cletus and James go through the haulover inlet in the jet boats

  • @miketee2444
    @miketee2444 Před 2 lety +1

    I think back to all the old marathon racers in the 50s and 60s. Running tiny little outboard boats, many sitting on the floor all the way back near the transom. The fun wears off fast with sun beating down and no break from the pounding. At least the machines held together.

  • @__-bc4bs
    @__-bc4bs Před 2 lety +7

    I love the freedom and ingenuity of these boys. This is how flying and other epic breakthroughs was invented in science.

  • @rjkdev
    @rjkdev Před 2 lety +193

    Should have bought a couple marine radios so you could talk to each other (and the coast guard if needed).

    • @giovannigiorgio4622
      @giovannigiorgio4622 Před 2 lety +6

      ya..... he sums it up 23:24 i 100% agree with you.

    • @lysergic_visions3203
      @lysergic_visions3203 Před 2 lety +2

      In the beginning of the video he said that he bought something for the coastguard to save them in worst case scenario.. He said while fueling up at the gas station the night before they left that he would use it on that long stretch if he needed to.. also him & Chad had radios to talk to each other the whole time & I’m pretty sure they both had dry bags I know Garrett deff did... Lmao they even bought paddles..😂

    • @nielsdebakker3283
      @nielsdebakker3283 Před 2 lety +1

      @@lysergic_visions3203 He was talking about the ebirp. That thing is a floating transmitter, it only sends a distress signal the the coast guard can home in on and a flashing marker light.

    • @Jarmezrocks
      @Jarmezrocks Před 2 lety

      Yep and an EPERB

    • @JackTruitt
      @JackTruitt Před 2 lety

      @@lysergic_visions3203 any info you can tell the coast guard helps a lot in their preparation to save you. So having a radio you could tell them my boat is sinking or if you have a medical issue. Ebirp is for last resort

  • @fritzkabeano1969
    @fritzkabeano1969 Před 2 lety +188

    I sent this vid to my buddy who's working on a boat in Marathon. He just called me to say he didn't need to watch the video because he saw you guys trailering the boats by his job yesterday! Hahahahaha.....

    • @Jamie-vl8yq
      @Jamie-vl8yq Před 2 lety +6

      haha lol luv good peeps living good lives !

  • @The_Painter31
    @The_Painter31 Před 2 lety +3

    I've spent a lot of time on the water in small boats in the ocean and so has my brother. So watch the weather, the winds can ruin the seas fast. Tides play a role too and the best shot is to go just before the sun comes up. Its a beautiful thing to be on the water while its rising.

  • @Zeekstuff
    @Zeekstuff Před 2 lety +11

    Just a FYI, all bridges are supposed to be understood as no wake zones. Some areas they don't enforce but others, they will hunt you down and fine you heftily.

  • @MrArcticPOWER
    @MrArcticPOWER Před 2 lety +200

    I think Santa Clause being real is more probable than Cleetus actually playing Raid Shadow Legends.

    • @RedMo46
      @RedMo46 Před 2 lety +32

      Who needs Golden Retrievers, a hot wife, and racecars when you have RAID SHADOW LEGENDS

    • @WhuDhat
      @WhuDhat Před 2 lety +3

      I mean he played it for the ad lol.

    • @robras2850
      @robras2850 Před 2 lety +8

      We know, long as he gets paid I’m cool with it.

    • @kitsunedarkfire2915
      @kitsunedarkfire2915 Před 2 lety

      If you looked close all his adventurers where low level, so yeah probably for the add only.

    • @davo1863
      @davo1863 Před 2 lety +1

      The man is to productive and works to hard at editing and everything else to take time to play games.... nothing productive about them... not to take away from his sponsors, there are plenty of people who play.... but that man gets shit done......Hell ya Brother...! I took that trip with my Dad when i was about 12 yrs old, on a tri hull sailboat, only went to Egmont Key A major Storm came pretty quick, the Old man knew what he was doing, but i was scared shittless nonetheless.

  • @chuckcts-v3460
    @chuckcts-v3460 Před 2 lety +251

    Next adventure, stop at Haulover and run it in the jet boats, when Haulover is at it's best. Should make some great content! Second thought, you might sink them there.

  • @theplinkerslodge6361
    @theplinkerslodge6361 Před 2 lety +3

    All thumbs up for discovering. This was a discovery mission, and you got really far. Not a single shred of remorse or regret, you were out there doing it.

  • @ronnw8153
    @ronnw8153 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm so excited for you guys! The keys are my favorite place to go in Florida. It feels like you're at the edge of the world.

  • @valuedhumanoid6574
    @valuedhumanoid6574 Před 2 lety +180

    Always show humility when dealing with the sea. Those who don’t respect her she will punish you. Wise choice

    • @krispykruzer
      @krispykruzer Před 2 lety +2

      That is correct 1 million percent

    • @theeturnone
      @theeturnone Před 2 lety +1

      exactly ---->100percent

    • @garylucier6817
      @garylucier6817 Před 2 lety +1

      A damn sure lot of "Big Ocean" dreamers on a big dream mission have never returned. And the mysteries are usually all that was left in their wakes.
      Respect big water or simply get lost, as when surrounded by nothing but choppy deep water, even with a friend along, it can be rather lonely.
      Death can come in the blink of an eye when under powered, and water weighs 6.5 lbs per gallon and can feel like concrete when big water slaps you upside the face saying "Respect meeee!"

  • @adampearce5744
    @adampearce5744 Před 2 lety +61

    Cleetus squinting into the sun with sunglasses on the top of his head will never get old

    • @zachaliles
      @zachaliles Před 2 lety +9

      It's like those guys holding their hand up to block the sun with their hat on backwards.

    • @nicholas5623
      @nicholas5623 Před 2 lety +1

      Lmao couldn't have said it better

    • @theeturnone
      @theeturnone Před 2 lety

      those sunglasses on top cletter's head are just to protect those ball things that giraffes have on the top of their heads. he wouldnt want to injure those things
      even though, i dont know what they are on giraffes. do you?
      lol
      peace, Eturn

  • @codymac4323
    @codymac4323 Před 2 lety +6

    1.3 million views in 3 days. Simply amazing how much we love these mini boat vids.

  • @mikesimek6448
    @mikesimek6448 Před 2 lety +14

    You guys need to bring those up to Chazahowitska and Yankeetown Fl. Looks like a suspension seat would be a good upgrade

  • @frankenstanggarage7911
    @frankenstanggarage7911 Před 2 lety +201

    Next episode " Cleeter and Bad Chad goes to the chiropractor" lol

    • @duke1281
      @duke1281 Před 2 lety +4

      No joke!.. I need a chiropractor just from the way i have sitting, watching this whole video!!.. Lol

    • @rudywatkins1312
      @rudywatkins1312 Před 2 lety +1

      @Frankenstang Garage....You got that right. Y'all come up to Roswell, in N Atlanta & I'll adjust you & put you fellows back together. 😏😏😏
      Dr. Rudy Watkins

    • @MrKveite1
      @MrKveite1 Před 2 lety

      It's not the back really but the kidneys...

  • @chewbakkah7144
    @chewbakkah7144 Před 2 lety +449

    Today the wild giraffe learns why ocean going vessels aren't 12ft long.

    • @natoalvarez5762
      @natoalvarez5762 Před 2 lety +9

      It's about the motion in the ocean 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @cloaked2562
      @cloaked2562 Před 2 lety +11

      yeah, i knew it was not going to work lmao, them 12 ft long boats would even have trouble on Georgian bay, (lake huron), believe it or not it can get really bad, mostly because fresh water is more volatile than salt, those things are better for small to medium sized lakes or rivers, i plan to get a jetstream instead of a car that way i can speed, no speed limits here unless you are close to shore, plus they just upped all our fines and lowered speed limits locally, bastards

    • @Zzus321
      @Zzus321 Před 2 lety +2

      I've seen the Gulf look like a mirror one day and Hammer you the next

    • @fellowship_of_the_goat
      @fellowship_of_the_goat Před 2 lety +3

      I read a great book by a fella about how he went around the world on a 12' yacht. Great read, is possible, isn't necessarily smart

    • @PistonsProps
      @PistonsProps Před 2 lety

      This. 😂😂

  • @corykirk3998
    @corykirk3998 Před rokem

    Cleetus I have been in the Navy for 21 years now. Been threw typhoons on a small boy. I am so proud you didn’t try and go any farther into the ocean. At night and especially with changing weather in Florida. Way too dangerous in a small craft. I want to see videos for years to come. Glad you came in and stayed safe and I loved the video.

  • @jonathanhendrix7429
    @jonathanhendrix7429 Před 2 lety +1

    My uncle used to do a similar run down to the keys out of Bradenton FL in his handmade fiberglass boat called the blue dolphin. Mad props 👏 keep the tradition alive

  • @Thelawncarenut
    @Thelawncarenut Před 2 lety +588

    Thank you for continuing to represent us Florida Men Cleet!

  • @Benny0910
    @Benny0910 Před 2 lety +123

    Cleetus is no longer a giraffe after his spine has been compressed by 4 feet

    • @C.J561
      @C.J561 Před 2 lety +1

      Lmfaooo super underrated comment😂😂😂😂

  • @lancekreis3645
    @lancekreis3645 Před 2 lety +7

    holding the throttle steady is the key to getting any distance out of your fuel.

    • @sharonbraselton4302
      @sharonbraselton4302 Před rokem +1

      yesc it is chef 14 foit searaiderr srarway jet bist çusteky 24 mph 6 nog 4 gph 16 gaoñng tank 96 mioke rabge

  • @nicksoshnikov6105
    @nicksoshnikov6105 Před 2 lety +1

    I live in Sarasota, and you made the right choice of taking the ICW

  • @stashtrey1
    @stashtrey1 Před 2 lety +201

    Cleeter definitely put on his Bad Idea Jeans that day.

  • @mk3249
    @mk3249 Před 2 lety +119

    Imagine Cleet running this by James and his facial expression

  • @LivingOnCash
    @LivingOnCash Před 2 lety +6

    Was smiling through the whole video. You guys are nuts! I'd think twice about a run like that in my 38' Cigarette Top Gun let alone flat bottomed 12' aluminum boats! Kudos for making it was far as you did.

  • @kee1810
    @kee1810 Před 2 lety +2

    Cleetus is the Florida man every Florida teen sets out too be!! God bless this team of freedom!

  • @projectdelta50
    @projectdelta50 Před 2 lety +24

    Just hope you know Cleetus, if you got aluminum and steel both exposed on your boat on salt water, youre gonna have some serious aluminum corrosion problems, make sure you get that salt cleaned off good. Navy learned that the hard way with their aluminum destoyers. Might be a good idea to get some sacrificial anodes if youre using it in salt water.
    Also welcome to the ocean life, enjoy the sore body for the next couple of days.

    • @rxtuninginc8444
      @rxtuninginc8444 Před 2 lety +2

      Nothing a few percs can't help lol

    • @brettkendrick5941
      @brettkendrick5941 Před 2 lety

      @@rxtuninginc8444 or just deal with it

    • @rxtuninginc8444
      @rxtuninginc8444 Před 2 lety

      @@brettkendrick5941 sure whatever floats your boat. Other way more fun. Live a little pleb.

    • @brettkendrick5941
      @brettkendrick5941 Před 2 lety +1

      @@rxtuninginc8444 yeah because pill popping junkies give great life advice pleb.

    • @rxtuninginc8444
      @rxtuninginc8444 Před 2 lety

      @@brettkendrick5941 lol pill popping junkies that's rich.

  • @realville4042
    @realville4042 Před 2 lety +71

    I see a bigger boat in the McFarland Marine fleet coming soon

    • @coleboonecustoms
      @coleboonecustoms Před 2 lety

      There already is one but it's not bathtub worthy yet.

    • @tsp159
      @tsp159 Před 2 lety

      The Car Wizard could hook Cleetus up. He's something of an Admiral now.

    • @ethanp.3867
      @ethanp.3867 Před 2 lety +3

      McFarland Marine Battleships, Let's Go!

    • @Greezmunky77
      @Greezmunky77 Před 2 lety +5

      @@ethanp.3867 Nah, an aircraft carrier so they can drag race at sea

    • @ethanp.3867
      @ethanp.3867 Před 2 lety

      @Greezmunky77, You got me beat. That would be a Complete Sea Unit.

  • @Jesuswarnedus
    @Jesuswarnedus Před 2 lety

    I was born n raised in Louisiana and lived on the Mermentau River and up n down the Intercoastal Waterway all mylife. I now live in Philippines and this is one thing I miss so much. We used to be on the water all the time water skiing when we werein high school back in late 70's n early 80's until I went to work n bought my own boats. I do miss having my own boat n being on the water but just love living in Philippines but cannot wait till this covid thing is over. God Bless

  • @liamcollins8692
    @liamcollins8692 Před 2 lety +1

    The open sea getting much calmer than what it was is super rare. Sweet trip on the inner coast though! 👍

  • @tannersgarage4457
    @tannersgarage4457 Před 2 lety +140

    Everyone has had this happen. Think it’s a great idea to get out on the water. Kayaking, tubing, etc. but once your out there you get sunburned, you flip, lose your stuff. And you just wanna go home at the end of that Asswoppin 😂😂😂

    • @MrNicktheshit87
      @MrNicktheshit87 Před 2 lety +1

      I took my gf and her young niece floating on a canoe to a “river” I wasn’t familiar with. Turns out it was the dry time for this river and I walked them up stream the whole way lol Still was a great time

    • @spencerlewer7053
      @spencerlewer7053 Před 2 lety

      The ocean ain’t no joke...

    • @ImTheJoker4u
      @ImTheJoker4u Před 2 lety +2

      I have a company canoe trip next Friday....
      Not looking forward to it 😂

    • @jessicacordova5024
      @jessicacordova5024 Před 2 lety

      It’s all part of the fun in the end you remember the good times and end up doing it again.

    • @goat3898
      @goat3898 Před 2 lety

      Need some suspension seats to help that back

  • @CleetusM
    @CleetusM  Před 2 lety +29

    It was at 19:13 I knew I was an idiot lol

    • @firecatsrt
      @firecatsrt Před 2 lety +1

      You'll have that on those big jobs

    • @jamesyeakey9409
      @jamesyeakey9409 Před 2 lety

      Where did you guys call it quits? Looks like Sanibel or Marco.

  • @pepperfish_
    @pepperfish_ Před 2 lety +24

    You know... they invented cigarette boats for a reason. ;) Chad looks like he's riding in an RC car on the Interstate.

  • @jetset808
    @jetset808 Před rokem

    wow your sound is in stereo .. i'm impressed

  • @mk3249
    @mk3249 Před 2 lety +66

    I think every jet boat video needs to start with “I don’t see anything that could possibly go wrong”

    • @timmoles9259
      @timmoles9259 Před 2 lety +1

      A 2022 Capt Ron

    • @tosil
      @tosil Před 2 lety +1

      Kinda like Jeremy Clarkson on top gear… hahahahaha

  • @TheGonzorelic
    @TheGonzorelic Před 2 lety +115

    "Cant use a jackstand in the ocean."
    -James Taal (probably)

  • @TrickShiftGarage
    @TrickShiftGarage Před 2 lety +1

    150 miles is still crazy. Love your videos man. 🤟

  • @eljuano28
    @eljuano28 Před 2 lety +1

    That was a badass attempt.
    Learning lumps happen.

  • @Amtjohn5150
    @Amtjohn5150 Před 2 lety +219

    "We need to rethink this." It's simple really, build a bigger jet boat with a deep vee hull. Something that will do better slicing through the waves. Install an air ride seat so your spine doesn't turn into jello.

    • @bigdog1476
      @bigdog1476 Před 2 lety +18

      Build a common hull to mount both those little boats side by side on a common throttle and steering.

    • @williamphillips9615
      @williamphillips9615 Před 2 lety +1

      More bow flair too! That’ll keep the water spray down too

    • @sategllib2191
      @sategllib2191 Před 2 lety +6

      @@bigdog1476 that'd ruin the point of those little boats

    • @yanostropicalparadise755
      @yanostropicalparadise755 Před 2 lety +1

      actually a cat handles the chop way better, far more stable.

    • @williamphillips9615
      @williamphillips9615 Před 2 lety

      @@yanostropicalparadise755 that’s hella true! Shouldn’t need much more in material either

  • @DeShawnaldTrump
    @DeShawnaldTrump Před 2 lety +59

    You can always give it another shot brother. I took a 10’ John boat with a 15hp Johnson with my boy from Fort Lauderdale to Key Largo but it took four tries and three coast guard rescues. You got this homie

    • @danrather5473
      @danrather5473 Před 2 lety +3

      Strong avatar pic choice

    • @rexrunner
      @rexrunner Před 2 lety +2

      We did the same on a 15/25 hp lol. Only took 2 tries. The looks you get rofl

    • @pistonburner6448
      @pistonburner6448 Před 2 lety +7

      I'm sure that "trip to Key West" was just a cover for the real operation of bringing Freedom to Cuba!!

    • @audiosmackdown
      @audiosmackdown Před 2 lety +3

      i really hope that is a joke

    • @johnappleseed936
      @johnappleseed936 Před 2 lety +1

      Legends

  • @meatymouse9600
    @meatymouse9600 Před rokem

    i have never seen the Gulf so flat y'all definitely had the best weather ever for this mission

  • @Jessethecarguy
    @Jessethecarguy Před rokem

    The sky way bridge is always so beautiful

  • @D_Trade
    @D_Trade Před 2 lety +69

    Cleetus: 'Taking a boat this small, that far, is just one of the dumbest things you could come up with'
    Also Cleetus: 'What could possibly go wrong'

  • @hydroy1
    @hydroy1 Před 2 lety +25

    Being a professional Modified Hydroplane driver for decades when I seen that run in the open ocean in a 10 foot jet , I knew that was a NO GO ! as even on a smooth day, your going to get the tar beat out of you and at 30 to 40mph your looking at a good 2 1/2 hours of going airborn ! and the human body can't take that much of a beating plus gettin sun baked as well. That big pond is one mean lady !

    • @ronjones-6977
      @ronjones-6977 Před 2 lety +1

      They always used to make the big boy, me, sit out in the front to help the boat plane out. It's fun for about 2 minutes. Then the pain starts.

    • @byerboys2607
      @byerboys2607 Před 2 lety

      Cleeter needed that to compress his graiffe neck lol 😂

    • @byerboys2607
      @byerboys2607 Před 2 lety

      @@ronjones-6977 oh yeah been there myself 300lbs beat n up and down ain’t fun. At all 🤣

  • @DachsAutos
    @DachsAutos Před 2 lety

    Pretty cool adventure, and fun to recognize some of the places along your trip! Venice is one of our favorite spots to visit on vacation!

  • @adalbertodominguez3388
    @adalbertodominguez3388 Před 2 lety +4

    What an epic adventure the fact u rolled this long this hard was unreal. Tell ur ladies to give u guys a full body massage .
    I give u guys a 10 for effort , a convertible 6 for execution and a 3 for thinking you can pull this off with the open ocean . I truly enjoyed the entire video , Mr Lawman was a true professional, he had the better boat lol

  • @Whiskers132
    @Whiskers132 Před 2 lety +98

    You boys have got the "flat bottom thumps". Wise to bail out when you did.

    • @boppospage
      @boppospage Před 2 lety +2

      thumps?

    • @ratj4715
      @ratj4715 Před 2 lety +2

      Trump would’ve call them losers while eating his hamburger on his couch.

    • @unfortunately_fortunate2000
      @unfortunately_fortunate2000 Před 2 lety +15

      @@ratj4715 what does trump have to do with this video?...

    • @Whiskers132
      @Whiskers132 Před 2 lety +1

      @@boppospage Yep! When the sea's got lumps a flatty will give ya thumps.

    • @ratj4715
      @ratj4715 Před 2 lety +1

      @@unfortunately_fortunate2000 Nothing but I knew it would work lol 😆 you Trump people are so easy

  • @shawnm696
    @shawnm696 Před 2 lety +425

    On tonight’s news: A Florida Giraffe was spotted in a Mountain Dew can pulling a massive wheelie across the entire ocean. Such odd behavior from a giraffe in the ocean.

    • @bryanoldaker3730
      @bryanoldaker3730 Před 2 lety +5

      Hahahhahahaha man this made me laugh soo hard!! thanks for this post!! HELL YA BROTHER!

    • @andrewstoner4355
      @andrewstoner4355 Před 2 lety +4

      @@bryanoldaker3730 the mountain dew can part got me lol

    • @bryanoldaker3730
      @bryanoldaker3730 Před 2 lety +3

      @@andrewstoner4355 it was the doing a wheelie across the entire ocean that made me spit my beer hahahah

    • @flattire819
      @flattire819 Před 2 lety

      😂😄😂

    • @Gnrnrvids
      @Gnrnrvids Před 2 lety +2

      You win the internets for today.

  • @jackboling1675
    @jackboling1675 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for all the videos 👍😁

  • @dannygiles825
    @dannygiles825 Před rokem

    Smoothest open water you'll ever see:
    Cleetus: "Wow this is so rough!"

  • @davidseifferleinfilm
    @davidseifferleinfilm Před 2 lety +288

    Chad: “I’m soaked”
    Cleetus: “YOURE STOKED?”

    • @fastdude2002
      @fastdude2002 Před 2 lety

      *you’re 😆

    • @dougday6563
      @dougday6563 Před 2 lety

      @@fastdude2002 oh yah

    • @timothyandrewnielsen
      @timothyandrewnielsen Před 2 lety +1

      Yer

    • @nobodyspecial6436
      @nobodyspecial6436 Před 2 lety

      There are far too many English teachers on here !!!! So many grammatical corrections….. obviously sarcasm and comedic relief doesn’t work as well when written as it does when spoken!!!!

    • @fastdude2002
      @fastdude2002 Před 2 lety +2

      Sadly schools and parents have failed and we are slowly losing the English language.

  • @jalenad11
    @jalenad11 Před 2 lety +168

    "You think we got this dude?" Words that should never be said on a boat.

    • @drew6116
      @drew6116 Před 2 lety +1

      ha!

    • @rayrodriguez4793
      @rayrodriguez4793 Před 2 lety +2

      By the Capt of the boat.......

    • @toddplumlee1523
      @toddplumlee1523 Před 2 lety

      Lol well you also dock a boat not park it and it was the Gulf not an ocean but I enjoyed the video.

  • @MtnBadger
    @MtnBadger Před 2 lety

    My existing dad owned a day marina at Venice. Pretty place, great trip. Used to go to key west every year. Lots of fun.
    I think I need a mini jet. 😀

  • @webincomeincome8767
    @webincomeincome8767 Před 2 lety +1

    From what I saw it’s about as calm as it ever gets.

  • @johnatanfalck3021
    @johnatanfalck3021 Před 2 lety +51

    this is not only due to the size of the boats. but especially on the shape of the hull which are made to slide over water and not to cut through waves

    • @Eluderatnight
      @Eluderatnight Před 2 lety

      Comfort sized waves = length of hull in water/7.
      These thing are going to be unpleasant in more than a ripple.

    • @christopherpedersen1820
      @christopherpedersen1820 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Eluderatnight That doesn't really sound right to me. 3 ft waves in a 21 foot boat is not fun at all. Hell 2 ft waves in a 17 ft boat is getting pretty bad IMO.

  • @Edward-rc5cr
    @Edward-rc5cr Před 2 lety +61

    "Florida man tries to take 12 foot boat from tampa to the keys, shocked when he doesn't make it" *shocked pikachu meme*

  • @zachbrown1630
    @zachbrown1630 Před rokem

    when you said the last bridge before Key West, i was like WOOOO BLOCK ISLAND! haha

  • @lit-replayz-176
    @lit-replayz-176 Před 11 měsíci

    I love the dash towards the birds at 11:24

  • @glennthomas7435
    @glennthomas7435 Před 2 lety +107

    Almost as stupid as the time my high school buddy and I took his step Dads 10 foot aluminum boat with a 9 hp low profile outboard from Marathon out to Washerwoman light tower about five miles out, great weather but 6 to 7 foot swells. Had to wear a dive mask to ward off the spray to be able to see ahead. (Spring break 1962).

    • @mikev1759
      @mikev1759 Před 2 lety +7

      That's living!

    • @mikepro-ww5fg
      @mikepro-ww5fg Před 2 lety +4

      Sounds badass

    • @steveberg6087
      @steveberg6087 Před 2 lety +6

      My Dad did something similar in Puget Sound in about 1960. Rented boat with an outboard. Good to hear he wasn't the only crazy kid back then.

    • @onionhead5780
      @onionhead5780 Před 2 lety +1

      Ahhhhhh, Good times

    • @Dusty.Does.it.
      @Dusty.Does.it. Před 2 lety +2

      You guys need to write these story’s and publish it

  • @paulgallagher3122
    @paulgallagher3122 Před 2 lety +176

    You seem to be a LITTLE better prepared than Clarkson, May and Hammond.

    • @hankosky
      @hankosky Před 2 lety +6

      Did you see Hammond's Latest boating incident on the new Grand Tour episode?

    • @paulgallagher3122
      @paulgallagher3122 Před 2 lety

      @@hankosky nooooooo……

    • @paulgallagher3122
      @paulgallagher3122 Před 2 lety +3

      @@hankosky guess I’d better check out my Amazon Prime for the new episode!

    • @Pabss
      @Pabss Před 2 lety

      Haha. Underrated comment

  • @CM-wt3vn
    @CM-wt3vn Před 2 lety

    Genuinely shocked VPD was actually nice, good on them and glad you two are safe!

  • @dQ-sl6uy
    @dQ-sl6uy Před 10 měsíci

    Those bouts are though ya’ll did a amazing trip i always look at it like that

  • @Mrzederman2
    @Mrzederman2 Před 2 lety +107

    Next video - “Cleetus Buys 30’ Center Console”

    • @machinist7230
      @machinist7230 Před 2 lety +9

      I see him more in a big Eliminator.. a 40Speedster has engine options up to twin 1500 hp 9L Mercury's...

    • @Dustin_Allblue
      @Dustin_Allblue Před 2 lety +4

      Center console with 6 450R's

    • @yellownsx450
      @yellownsx450 Před 2 lety +4

      Not a boring CC ,he need a old school v bottom race boat with spicy in-bord 🤘🏻🦅😂

    • @christianjimerson4129
      @christianjimerson4129 Před 2 lety +1

      I’ve seen him out on some huge center consoles last summer. I wanna say he’s got a nice boat tucked away

  • @beratsbuilds
    @beratsbuilds Před 2 lety +26

    This has to be the equivalent to road tripping with a clapped out Miata

  • @ulysisdelgado3297
    @ulysisdelgado3297 Před 2 lety

    Dude been watching ferr awhile now n just noticed your mini jet boats those things are sick bro more mini boat vids

  • @alexhero888
    @alexhero888 Před 2 lety

    Really amazing adventures guys congralations it a very good video

  • @stevengaskill6515
    @stevengaskill6515 Před 2 lety +42

    Mcfarlane marine adventures... he had to learn the hard way. My old ass that grew up on the water knew exactly how this was going to end. But I still watched because hell yeah brother lol

  • @matthewb9241
    @matthewb9241 Před 2 lety +18

    I use to be in the Coast Guard. EPIRB stands for Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon. Just in case y’all were wondering.

  • @AndersVestlund
    @AndersVestlund Před 2 lety +4

    Just when I thought you couldn’t make it anymore “Florida” then you have already made it, you do this…. 😂
    Keep it up Cleet, fantastic content! 👏🏻

  • @ChiefRickyRC
    @ChiefRickyRC Před 2 lety

    I love driving fast cars, Big Rigs, and long boating trips! Yee ye!

  • @JamesPhilip313
    @JamesPhilip313 Před 2 lety +155

    Coast Guard: Let me see your day time and night time emergency signal devices.
    Cleetus: I have 50 gallons of fuel bottles in my passenger seat.
    Coast Guard: Ok cool.

    • @pistonburner6448
      @pistonburner6448 Před 2 lety +10

      Slight correction:
      Coast Guard: Let me see your day time and night time emergency signal devices.
      Cleetus: I have 50 gallons of fuel bottles in my passenger seat.
      Coast Guard: Let 'er rip, tater chip!

    • @bryanrmcnair01
      @bryanrmcnair01 Před 2 lety +1

      Hell yea brother...fire ME UP!!!

    • @billallen4793
      @billallen4793 Před 2 lety +1

      Coast Guard; yeah, that should make a very visible 🔥 fireball ....lol...from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸🤠

    • @mk3249
      @mk3249 Před 2 lety

      And snacks

  • @MrHairyjerry
    @MrHairyjerry Před 2 lety +23

    Need to take these to haulover inlet and do a collab with wavy boats

  • @marknash7113
    @marknash7113 Před 2 lety +8

    Dude, with what you have invested in the boat, Buy a real emergency survival raft with CO2 deployment.Also, make sure yo have half the water and rations on each boat. Could you add a stainless or aluminum keel rail to give just a bit of stability?

  • @AlexKorobov
    @AlexKorobov Před 2 lety +1

    It’s definitely not easy getting the conditions better than what you guys were experiencing! I boat in all of those areas. Sweet video though!

  • @russellsgarage415
    @russellsgarage415 Před 2 lety +42

    Don’t forget to register that epirb so the Coasties know who they are looking for 👍

    • @byerboys2607
      @byerboys2607 Před 2 lety +2

      A little late bc this was at least filmed a day or two ago lol 😂

    • @russellsgarage415
      @russellsgarage415 Před 2 lety +4

      @@byerboys2607 Yes, I realize that. I’m sure they will attempt another stunt with these little boats 😂

    • @maineguide6975
      @maineguide6975 Před 2 lety +1

      Where to find the bodies you mean.

  • @alpineskiman
    @alpineskiman Před 2 lety +165

    “We gotta push it” famous last words of dead captains worldwide

    • @maxview99
      @maxview99 Před 2 lety +13

      The ship is unsinkable, and they have a lifeboat. Nothing to worry about

    • @Kritique
      @Kritique Před 2 lety +16

      @@maxview99 that’s what they said about titanic...

    • @fazejones215
      @fazejones215 Před 2 lety +1

      Underrated comment 📌

    • @parentsbasement7734
      @parentsbasement7734 Před 2 lety +2

      Lots of dead people's last words

    • @GarrettsGear
      @GarrettsGear Před 2 lety +1

      @@maxview99 hahahahaha exactly

  • @edwardstephens247
    @edwardstephens247 Před rokem

    You two are brave! Please be careful.

  • @cslloyd1
    @cslloyd1 Před 2 lety

    I had a 50 ft trawler in SF Bay and the only time I found it enjoyably smooth was in the Napa river.

  • @benscott1147
    @benscott1147 Před 2 lety +36

    Cleet is the only dude who could do something stupid in a boat and get a police escort while doing it 😅

  • @nathanielquick4259
    @nathanielquick4259 Před 2 lety +71

    I sailed from Isla Marrada to Key west. Took it slow the way down and wasn’t too bad. Way back was hell. Even got sea sick for a little bit. Overall was amazing

    • @muddybluntz29
      @muddybluntz29 Před 2 lety +1

      Nice on the trip but damn sea sick that would've been rough asf but what did ya do the trip in what kinda boat

    • @nathanielquick4259
      @nathanielquick4259 Před 2 lety +1

      @@muddybluntz29 me and a couple others. We did it in a ketch. Just visited reefs and a did a little fishing. Was amazing conditions on way down just really choppy on way back

    • @muddybluntz29
      @muddybluntz29 Před 2 lety +1

      @@nathanielquick4259 very nice that's something I'd love to do with my father one day

    • @acmeopinionfactory8018
      @acmeopinionfactory8018 Před 2 lety +1

      @Chill Will The gulf stream is on the other side of Florida.

    • @acmeopinionfactory8018
      @acmeopinionfactory8018 Před 2 lety

      Nathaniel Quick WTF is Isla Marrada?

  • @icicicles
    @icicicles Před rokem

    Right at the start that thought that's a supper long trip when the choppy wave are beating you to death.
    I'm actually glad you bagged out before hitting open waters, because the bigger waves could have swamped you and that wouldn't be pretty.
    Have fun but be safe.