The Story of Michael Howe - Inventor, Boater and YouTuber

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  • čas přidán 3. 07. 2024
  • Because their boating lifestyle adventure videos have millions of views, it may come as a surprise that Michael and Sarah Howe-the personalities behind the Howe2Live channel-have "real" jobs in their home state of Maine. Sarah Howe is a decorated police officer with nearly 20 years of service and Mike Howe, who co-founded Howe & Howe Technologies in Waterboro, Maine, with his brother, Geoff, added CZcamsr-after inventor and entrepreneur, of course-to his list of titles a few years back. In both his career and his hobbies, Michael Howe has come a long way from his humble beginnings.
    As in the lead as it comes in terms of embracing and promoting performance boating thanks to / @howe2live and the incredible MTI 440X catamaran he currently owns, Howe provided a taste of where he comes from and insight into the world of military robotics production during a trip to Maine. Get to know Howe even better than you already do by watching “In The Lead with Michael Howe,” episode No. 3 of the third-year video series that tells the stories of the most accomplished and innovative racers, builders, influencers and entrepreneurs in the high-performance powerboat industry. Special thanks to supporting sponsors, MYCO Trailers, Bluave Marine Audio, CP Performance, DEFCO Trucks, Hamilton Marine Finance, Hardin Marine and Race World Offshore for helping speedonthewater.com produce the features.
    In partnership with:
    MYCO Trailers: www.mycotrailers.com
    Bluave Marine Audio: bluaveaudio.com
    CP Performance: www.cpperformance.com
    DEFCO Trucks, www.defcotrucks.com
    Hardin Marine: www.hardin-marine.com
    Hamilton Marine Finance: / hamiltonmarinefinance
    Race World Offshore: raceworldoffshore.com
    Produced by:
    Scrapyard Media: www.scrapyardmedia.com
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    Subscribe to see the newest episode of In The Lead every month: / speedonthewater
    In The Lead Season 3 features include:
    Ep 1: Jeff Harris, Fountain Powerboats
    Ep 2: Steve Curtis, Offshore Racing Services
    Ep 3: Michael Howe, Howe & Howe and Howe2Live
    In The Lead Season 2 features include:
    Ep 1: Peter Hledin, Skater Powerboats
    Ep 2: Johnny Tomlinson, TNT Custom Marine
    Ep 3: Randy Scism, Marine Technology Inc.
    Ep 4: Tyler Miller, M CON Racing
    Ep 5: Stephen Miles, Stephen Miles Design
    Ep 6: Bob Teague, Teague Custom Marine
    In The Lead Season 1 features include:
    Ep 1: Grant Bruggemann, Grant's Signature Racing
    Ep 2: Nils Johnsen & Trond Schou, Nor-Tech Hi-Performance Boats
    Ep 3: Shaun Torrente, Shaun Torrente Racing
    Ep 4: John Cosker, Mystic Powerboats
    Ep 5: Mark Waddington & Brett Manire, Performance Boat Center
    Ep 6: Tony Chiaramonte, DCB Performance Boats
    Ep 7: Justin Wagner, Waves and Wheels
    Chapters:
    00:00 Howe2Live Begins
    00:40 Mike Howe's Childhood in Maine
    02:34 Bowdoin College & Commercial Fishing
    04:04 Howe & Howe Technologies
    04:55 Inventing the RIPSAW
    06:15 Howe & Howe Tech - Discovery Channel
    07:13 Robotics, Thermite, Badger, SWAT BOT, Ripchair
    08:51 Fast & Furious + RIPSAW
    09:27 Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson - G.I. Joe
    09:55 Textron Systems acquires Howe & Howe Technologies
    10:47 MTI 440X
    11:56 How Howe2Live Started
    12:42 Producing Howe2Live
    13:22 Falling in love with the MTI 440X
    14:14 Developing DSK - The Deep Sea Kraken
    15:27 Humble Beginnings to being In The Lead
    16:41 Credits & Sponsors
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Komentáře • 86

  • @richsanderson9103
    @richsanderson9103 Před 24 dny +4

    The true definition of the 🇺🇸American dream 🇺🇸 hard work, common sense the rest will come God bless you 🙏 Much respect to Mike Howe 👍👍

  • @DanPark68
    @DanPark68 Před 8 měsíci +51

    I have a completely new found respect for this man and his businesses and family! Wow! You are the man Mike 💪 🇺🇸 🦅 . Sara keep him in-line 😜

    • @braddimaggio
      @braddimaggio Před 8 měsíci +2

      We appreciate the comment! Hope you enjoyed it!

    • @Howe2Live
      @Howe2Live Před 8 měsíci +2

      I do my best! 😂

  • @dohman76
    @dohman76 Před 8 měsíci +11

    I have watched his boating videos and never had any idea that him and his brother were behind the ripsaw. so awesome!!

  • @gregmacd2829
    @gregmacd2829 Před 22 hodinami

    I think what makes Mike Howe so popular is he is the type of person that would stop and have a beer with you and have a normal conversation....knowing where he started and how hard he worked to be where he is today is a great story, and the fact he builds some really awesome things doesn't hurt either...

  • @Rob-gt4ng
    @Rob-gt4ng Před 8 měsíci +6

    Good video, I have to admit my original formed opinions were from the discovery show. im glad to see that all that anger was manufactured by discovery. Jesse james left discovery for the same reason.

  • @jamiehernandez4378
    @jamiehernandez4378 Před 8 měsíci +8

    Howe 2 live is by far my favorite CZcams channel . I don’t own a boat but I sure do want one now! I wait for new episodes like its Yellowstone .

  • @user-el2uz4zp5g
    @user-el2uz4zp5g Před 8 měsíci +4

    What makes the couple unique is they are humble and willing to share their lives no arrogance and this is the problem of rich people today well done to you guys all the way from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

  • @travishancock2302
    @travishancock2302 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I’m so glad these guys left discovery to follow their dream. and he said it right there. All those shows want is drama.

  • @adamfrbs9259
    @adamfrbs9259 Před 2 měsíci

    I remember watching all the episodes...then I looked up and saw their sign at dusk trucking over 1000 miles from my house. Just passed it totally randomly. Pretty neat.

  • @larryabrams3559
    @larryabrams3559 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This video is just icing on the cake. I could watch his videos all day.

  • @JimDouglass300
    @JimDouglass300 Před 8 měsíci +2

    What an amazing inspirational person. Would love to shake his hand one day.

  • @stanwalls6434
    @stanwalls6434 Před 8 měsíci +2

    You have earned the Respect of everyone in contact and no less to Sara ❤️ God Speed!

  • @grundyb
    @grundyb Před 16 dny

    I was watching you guys at the beginning of all of the different prototypes you were building and testing. I remember you driving out the shop and out into the parking lot. For some reason and maybe just timing but testing was done in the snow. I just found you again with the boat adventures.

  • @sedled2829
    @sedled2829 Před 17 dny

    What an inspiration, for a young engineer like me. I really want to do this. The fearlesness through innovation is amazing

  • @JDMarshall-og9vb
    @JDMarshall-og9vb Před 5 měsíci +1

    WOW I totally have respect for this guy He's truly a self-made person. And doesn't take it for granted. He's actually a real person and you can talk to him if you meet him

  • @andrewjackson8401
    @andrewjackson8401 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Scrapyard media does an awsome job… the last few weeks ive watched several of their videos they have made and cant say enough they are one of my favorite media companies. Much respect for howe and howe these brothers have a dream and live that dream everyday!!!

    • @speedonthewater
      @speedonthewater  Před 3 měsíci

      No doubt. Speedonthewater.com only works with the best in the business! 😁

  • @WSSproul
    @WSSproul Před 8 měsíci +2

    As a person with a “need to speed” since I was young, nothing stopped me until COPD. Watching your video’s brings back a level of adrenaline which went missing until now.
    “In the world, you are one person, but to one person you are their world.”
    Remain blessed. 🙏

  • @anthonyjohnson100
    @anthonyjohnson100 Před 8 měsíci +4

    These two men are literally the biggest motivators and heroes of my life.

    • @hannsolo3212
      @hannsolo3212 Před 4 měsíci

      Oh it’s you again? Good on you for parlaying this life of yours into even more content. Hope you’re still developing stuff for our government also. But keep having fun making content.

  • @Maddythebaddy
    @Maddythebaddy Před 4 měsíci +1

    been watching his channel for awhile now can tell he was a brilliant guy and a humble man this video assured that

  • @hammerwr7597
    @hammerwr7597 Před 5 dny

    You give me the strength to make a move in my life to make a better life for me and my family!! I hope one day I could meet you!!

  • @YukonWhit
    @YukonWhit Před 2 měsíci

    Great story of personal drive to be successful. Love watching ripsaw shred and of course the boating videos.

  • @joshblack5810
    @joshblack5810 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I first saw you and your brother at the Oxford mud runs. It’s the same year the Brown brothers were racing the green s-10. Glad to see your doing well in life. Keep on keeping on.

  • @dondesormeauxrcadventures7551
    @dondesormeauxrcadventures7551 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Love this guy and his story. I find it funny he invents robots and tanks but his wife still has to get out of the truck and open the broken automated gate at his house.

  • @grundyb
    @grundyb Před 15 dny

    Aww! That’s so cool! Your first build was a plywood boat. My first RC build was a Dumas RC nitro boat a 6 foot long fiberglass Wellcraft Scarab.

  • @douglind6460
    @douglind6460 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Wow...such an amazing story if ur and ur families lives...you are an inspiration to the next generation...thanks for the videos...oh...and i still think you have a voice to do children books/stories!!!..:)

  • @1DirtbikeBoy
    @1DirtbikeBoy Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thank you for this! I’ve been following h2l for years and never knew the background. This is awesome

  • @Cad1900
    @Cad1900 Před 4 měsíci

    Wow what an awesome story. I gotta be honest I was ambivalent towards Mike but I loved the boat adventure videos. Sarah is sweet and seems like such a great supportive wife I was immediately drawn towards her. After watching this story I have a newfound respect and admiration for Mike. What a smart guy and hardworking I absolutely love that. Much respect man you’ve earned what you have. I’m your guys biggest fan. Cheers!

  • @tymatt4555
    @tymatt4555 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Well done! I’m sure mike and sarah will love it! Thanks

  • @1Hytymn
    @1Hytymn Před 4 měsíci

    I saw you guys yesterday in Marco Island 🏝️ what a beautiful boat I have never seen anything like it before!! Incredible build 🛸

  • @donaldbenton631
    @donaldbenton631 Před 2 měsíci

    I can say after finding the Howe2Live videos and now seeing the video of how you have become who you are, You are a true innovator and an all around inspirational person. It makes me wish I had been more like you. I was watching the fun run and the record setting run from New York to Miami and thinking how did you get to this point and be such a humble and genuinely nice person.
    Now having seen The Story of Micheal Howe I understand and admire you. I am 59 years old and have decided I want to be like you IF I ever grow up.. Mad Props to you. I will say you are also 1 lucky man to have a First Mate in Sarah. Please don't stop the videos.

  • @ccrsport
    @ccrsport Před 8 měsíci +1

    INSPIRATIONAL...Great story and very well done. Bravo!

  • @dondesormeauxrcadventures7551

    This guy is a true Innovator and a genius. Makes me think of another great CZcamsr, Mike Patey. Mike is another genius with successful businesses that innovates aviation. Both are worth my time on CZcams.

  • @63melvyn
    @63melvyn Před 4 měsíci

    They make a great team , I didn’t realise you still work . Good on yah

  • @79tazman
    @79tazman Před měsícem

    I love watching Howe2Live. the life he lives is so awesome

  • @mikegilkey
    @mikegilkey Před 4 měsíci

    So amazing you have this video. I have seen all your awesome inventions but never knew who did it.

  • @outdoor_le5261
    @outdoor_le5261 Před 7 měsíci

    I knew a little about the brothers prior to all the boat boating stuff MIke does. Now, knowing the back story is pretty bad ass. These guys are a testament to GO OUT AND GET IT! Theyve earned it all!

  • @scott8689
    @scott8689 Před 13 dny

    Mike Rowe needs to interview these guys! And his wife is the Five Oh! I'm retired PD from SE Michigan

  • @weselmendorf2195
    @weselmendorf2195 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Good interview ! ---> necessity is the mother of invention and those who do not get carried away - should be. GOD Bless

  • @ryanellicott3340
    @ryanellicott3340 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Awesome video guys!!! Mike I am not going to lie when I saw you swaping the 450s to the 500s in your driveway I was like wtf? This guy is awesome but now I understand and really do respect you and your wife's dedication and hard work. Fyi bravo 👏 on the ripsaw I would love to have one of those one day in my toy arsenal. Lol. Keep up the good work/content!!! Ryan

  • @ktga67ish
    @ktga67ish Před 26 dny

    Dang, what a legend! Nice video too!!

  • @loosenut1969
    @loosenut1969 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Wow! Now I see your driven passion. That’s great!! I mean you have built and innovated some amazing items! My friend Adam PELA just put a 1000 HP power plant in a Ripsaw down here. They are a sick invention.

  • @keniser2509
    @keniser2509 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Wonderful production ! He is an amazing person.

  • @Moabjeep
    @Moabjeep Před 5 měsíci

    Congrats to you both for chasing your dreams and enjoying your life together. Well deserved and we love your vids and boating as well. ✅✅✅

  • @brandonthorbahn2405
    @brandonthorbahn2405 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Incredible story. I’ve watched you guys with fpc and your mti! Very inspiring. The American dream is still alive. Hopefully I can join you guys on a poker run with the club.

  • @dinartepacheco4009
    @dinartepacheco4009 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing your story very inspiring god bless you and your family

  • @markpons2603
    @markpons2603 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Another great Video
    Thanks great story much Respect

  • @chriseckelberg7467
    @chriseckelberg7467 Před 4 měsíci

    Awesome story 👏

  • @mr.copaceticasusual
    @mr.copaceticasusual Před 5 měsíci

    I love that “SENSE OF FREEDOM “❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @autismspeaks4389
    @autismspeaks4389 Před 2 měsíci

    Very nice story hats off to you and your family .

  • @EdubOutdoors
    @EdubOutdoors Před 3 měsíci

    Excellent video I didn't know I've watched you guys for years but your boats are my favorite endeavor you guys have shared I hope to me you some time in the future ... my whale video was my first viral video hitting over 40 million views after I got an agent...
    You guys give me hope to keep pushing my self keep up the Awesome videos
    Edub

  • @Rogue_Wave5150
    @Rogue_Wave5150 Před 4 měsíci

    That’s where I’ve seen you. Back in the day on Leno and discovery. The Kraken looks amazing. You could probably take that global

  • @jeffpickett9730
    @jeffpickett9730 Před 8 měsíci

    Amazing story, amazing company, amazing men, and Sara😉…. Cannot wait to see some in depth content of “The Kraken”!!

  • @johnnyallen2090
    @johnnyallen2090 Před měsícem

    Wow , what a wonderful insight into your start up and success. Goes to show if you put in the hard yards the results will come Must have been great to ang out with the Diesel Bros Cheers J

  • @Kenny-dd1fk
    @Kenny-dd1fk Před 8 měsíci +1

    Respect… ❤ it ...

  • @MatthewStJean-xw1oe
    @MatthewStJean-xw1oe Před 5 měsíci

    that was an excellent video

  • @beemerblash
    @beemerblash Před 7 měsíci

    Honestly, I was kinda infatuated with the ripsaw for a while, and never saw the boating coming...but, as a Florida boy, I absolutely love it! I love watching their videos. I must've watched him setting the boat up with the new engines, and getting the auxiliary tanks installed for their east coast run 20 times. I run a fast single outboard Allison, as well as a 31 Yellowfin, but I aspire to own a big cat boat one day to enjoy with my wife and son, more.

  • @georgequinn5762
    @georgequinn5762 Před 8 měsíci

    Great video ❤

  • @StreetGlideDon
    @StreetGlideDon Před 8 měsíci +1

    Absolutely amazing video!

  • @nickgoulet4732
    @nickgoulet4732 Před 8 měsíci +1

    You forgot the part of jumping over route 236 with a snowmobile..... kids will be kids.

  • @ChainsawFPV
    @ChainsawFPV Před 4 měsíci

    How2Live is a great channel! I had no idea he was behind the RipSaw! Thats awesome!!!

  • @mike_smithbike
    @mike_smithbike Před 8 měsíci +1

    Awesome

  • @onedisasterattatime9116
    @onedisasterattatime9116 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Good for those guy....Good for them...

  • @billbranch1403
    @billbranch1403 Před 4 měsíci

    I am so incredibly impressed with Mike and his acomplishments. My theory here is. i was born to a mother didnt like me and didnt want to be bothered. a father who was nevder there and didnt have time for me and a older brother that dispized the day i was born. Mike is larger than life to me. Mike Howe for president.... Over and Out

  • @dougg1075
    @dougg1075 Před měsícem

    This generation loves to live vicariously through other people .

  • @jayboatrepairfun2185
    @jayboatrepairfun2185 Před 8 měsíci

    Skater all the way!!!!

  • @machiavelli_g4458
    @machiavelli_g4458 Před 3 měsíci

    thats coo

  • @PTRRanger951
    @PTRRanger951 Před 4 měsíci

    Holy crap, she’s a deputy? Damn.

  • @thomasmckee6581
    @thomasmckee6581 Před 8 měsíci +2

    U need to make a ready-to-run replica rc boat of ur outboard catermeran

  • @lutherbonow5047
    @lutherbonow5047 Před 5 měsíci

    Did you team up with a marine architect to design the Sea Kraken hull?

  • @shredd1190
    @shredd1190 Před 6 měsíci

    I'd like to see the pickle fork make a comeback

  • @nasosnasos8054
    @nasosnasos8054 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Price ?

  • @andyneireiter4776
    @andyneireiter4776 Před 5 měsíci

    One day i will have a mti cruising the keys with my wife it will happen

  • @mike_lives
    @mike_lives Před 24 dny

    💙🤍💙🤍

  • @sappmandew
    @sappmandew Před 8 měsíci

    Rip chair “ was the easiest thing we ever did” man I’ve been wishing to buy one for years but y’all don’t offer them for sale

    • @sketchy816
      @sketchy816 Před 6 měsíci

      That is a tough gig man , sorry to hear they don't sell them to public mate :( much love from down under and I hope you can find a way to aquire a ripchair some how , maybe reach out to @howe2live directly and put your case to them as an ambassador for the brand or similar , I wish you all the best luck in your endeavours

    • @sketchy816
      @sketchy816 Před 6 měsíci

      @braddimaggio

  • @rbslammed6163
    @rbslammed6163 Před 20 dny +1

    “I came from a really poor family”
    This is such bs
    Another CZcamsrs “rich to richer” story

  • @rbslammed6163
    @rbslammed6163 Před 20 dny

    Dude you grew up with money
    Cut the crap