A lot of airboats don't want to move across dry ground until you like floor it and work the rudders back and forth. That loosens up the contact with the ground so that it can start moving.
How cool was that, Skippy lives.....!!! Now that the engine is "kind of" in, you should stick it back into the pool to look at the sitting weight distribution, empty vs passenger/driver loaded & before you mount the gas tank Ect... Also before you weld up the engine mount's permanently you might want to make them adjustable! Make the rear engine mounts pivotal/hinged and the front mount's adjustable height wise on blocks with multiple hole "settings" that way you can change the prop to transom angle easily to help get the boat into a neutral trim under load while testing it. The overall mounting height of the engine to the bottom of the hull is key as well. Ask you're airboat guys as there's a rule of thumb on how deep the tips of the blade's should be past the top of the transom. Can't wait to see Skippy's 1st voyage!
Kyle, It looks as though the main engine/seat rail is parallel to the main plaining hull part while the actual engine has down thrust when it needs about 2 degrees of up thrust. Ask your AirBoat Boiz up your way for some clarification. I am the original Florida Man, been here my whole life. Boats, Buggys and Mud was my thing in the 80's! never give in, never give up
There is a bottom epoxy paint called super slick 2000 made by Fasco. It’s pretty cheap and they are out of south Florida. It’s made for what your trying to do with it and makes a huge difference.
You should add a pitch control flap so you can raise or lower the nose as it moves forwards..you dont want it nose diving into the water. You could also add ski's or runners to reduce friction on land raising the belly up off an inch.
Definitely, if you could make the old twin turbo setup work it would be gnarly! plus you can balance the boat so you're not riding low in the water. You could probably do the same with the jet boat! You really need to get that jet boat leveled out and riding a little lower in the rear so you aren't fighting drag. Drag squares with speed so reduce drag!
Just a bit of advice. I wouldn't ever stand on either side of the cage while it's running. If a prop comes apart the pieces go straight out either side of the cage, or out the top or the bottom of the boat. I've seen props come apart and it is quick and violent, and the pieces go through whatever they hit. The last one I saw come apart sent the largest piece straight through the boat hull cutting about a foot and a-half long hole through it about 3 inches wide, which sank the boat in about 8ft of water. And other smaller pieces from it went through the cage. They can be very dangerous.
So much this, never stand parallel to a spinning prop/turbine. Only takes a bit of debris or fatigue to turn it into a bomb. Was terrifying seeing them just hang next to the prop.
@@mycosys When he walked up straight parallel to the prop videoing it, I was talking to my laptop. lol. I know they're new props, but that doesn't really matter, anything can fail. But it is best to make it a habit to never stand parallel to the prop while it's running.
Definitely don't got to worry about missing third gear. That's awesome air boat. Next K series a Ridding lawnmower for tractor pulling or hover craft but they cost to much.
The k series pulling mower idea is something I feel like we need. Grind hard plumbing did a 2jz mower and a rotary powered drift trike. K series tractor could make an awesome colab video, race a k series lawn mower against a 2jz lawnmower 😂
It might be nice to have an adjustable engine angle setup. Depending on the weight distribution and type of surface you are driving on, you could adjust the angle for best performance!
Before you weld up the engine mount's permanently you might want to make them adjustable! Make the rear engine mounts pivotal/hinged and the front mount's adjustable height wise on blocks with multiple hole "settings" that way you can change the prop to transom angle easily to help get the boat into a neutral trim under load while testing it. The overall mounting height of the engine to the bottom of the hull is key as well. Ask you're airboat guys as there's a rule of thumb on how deep the tips of the blade's should be past the top of the transom. Can't wait to see Skippy's 1st voyage! Show less Reply
@@Danger-Dave When you compare different builds it is amazing to see how much of an impact small adjustments can make. With the same engine, prop and hull you can still have completely different acceleration and top speeds based on the engine/prop mounting height and angle. Reaching out to some of these airboat pros would be very beneficial.
Is that something high-end airboats have? I've always been interested in airboats but the only knowledge I have on them is basically it's a John boat with a airplane propeller in the back.
Nice, I run a fiberglass nighthawk hull but different water here in Nebraska 😊. Used to have a 14’ 1984 panther aluminum hull and it was a blast to drive.
Nuts!!!!! I thought seeing those guys put them Turboed Lsx454s on them Airboats was Nuts but wait till you roll up in a Honda Powered Airboat cranking 1000hp out lmaooo. I'm ready to see this on the water!
It's not moving because of the engine's pitch angle. It's just digging the nose under power. You need to lift the rear of the engine up so that it has between 3 to 6 degrees of upthrust. You can keep throwing power at it and it will dig the nose harder and not move. In the water, it will dig or tail wobble without proper upthrust. I'm pretty sure Kyle even mentioned it in the video.
I think some trim tabs in the rear can help but looking the shape of the hull shure the best thing is make the rear part a little big longer and move everything backwards 🔥💪
I remember Ryan from the engine shop, and he has been around a lot lately. I think I remember you saying something about hiring someone new, but I am not sure if we ever got a proper introduction.
I really think you need a front mount on the motor with the prop being mounted higher up on the adapter part it's going to put Pitch down on the front of the motor trying to push the whole front end of the motor down
Before you weld up the engine mount's permanently you might want to make them adjustable! Make the rear engine mounts pivotal/hinged and the front mount's adjustable height wise on blocks with multiple hole "settings" that way you can change the prop to transom angle easily to help get the boat into a neutral trim under load while testing it. The overall mounting height of the engine to the bottom of the hull is key as well. Ask you're airboat guys as there's a rule of thumb on how deep the tips of the blade's should be past the top of the transom. Can't wait to see Skippy's 1st voyage! Show less Reply
I'm no airboat expert, but I do fly RC airplanes...It looks like it has a problem that can effect planes that have the motor mounted above the wing, that of pushing the nose down. Since you don't have the motor mounts done yet, making ones that can adjust the pitch of the prop a few degrees fore/aft might be well worth the time needed to do it. You don't want it to slam the nose into the water when you go full throttle...not only will that waste energy, it might even cause it to take on water.
If no one told u guys before, please be very careful with this thing. Make sure how ever the blades are secured is checked frequently and never turn the blades over or go anywhere near em when someones in or around the boat.
I wouldn't be standing in the "plane of rotation" either. If something comes apart it's likely to go straight out from that and standing there filming at the side like that was WAY sketch!
All jokes aside I think you should have a cover for protection especially if you going to turbo charge it... so if a rod goes through the block you can atleast minimize the rod or other engine debris from going into you back or the back of your head.... also it will be a place to keep the ecu dry as well
All though I love big turbos as much as the next guy. Sometimes it's not just about the size of the turbo, but the performance behind it. A small turbo that spools quick would also be dope
@@wildkev1010 Dude theres a heap of lag in the controls anyway, its an extra second max over the prop spinup & only from a stop, its always under huge load, and airboats very much rely on power.
Wow that was pretty awesome I think honestly if you put a little bit of sheets underneath of Dell run black Dell run that thing would go along the street blacktop or cement and I'm sure it would go on the grass too but not like water but it is a good experience thank you for the video God bless
I seriously can't wait, with a bit of angle from engine and weight off the fuel tank I think it will move n/a, just needs a bit of balancing the last engine probably weight 4 k series
Watch that hull in the deep water looks like she might bee ill handling in deep water, she will run great in the skinny stuff and dry ground . I am interested in how the automotive 4 banger works. What belt drive are you using?
The old mr2 twin turbo setup needs to be on the airboat
oh i 100% agree
That’s genius
Agreed!
I second this…..
Omg yes
A lot of airboats don't want to move across dry ground until you like floor it and work the rudders back and forth. That loosens up the contact with the ground so that it can start moving.
Yeah I kept thinking, “just get the hose out, dummies!” It’s almost like they’ve never done a burnout before…😂😂
Agree
Static vs dynamic friction, physics 101
My airboat has a supercharged LS3 pushing 700 HP it has no trouble moving on dry ground
@@bustinyanutz4195 😂😂
How cool was that, Skippy lives.....!!! Now that the engine is "kind of" in, you should stick it back into the pool to look at the sitting weight distribution, empty vs passenger/driver loaded & before you mount the gas tank Ect... Also before you weld up the engine mount's permanently you might want to make them adjustable! Make the rear engine mounts pivotal/hinged and the front mount's adjustable height wise on blocks with multiple hole "settings" that way you can change the prop to transom angle easily to help get the boat into a neutral trim under load while testing it. The overall mounting height of the engine to the bottom of the hull is key as well. Ask you're airboat guys as there's a rule of thumb on how deep the tips of the blade's should be past the top of the transom. Can't wait to see Skippy's 1st voyage!
Kyle,
It looks as though the main engine/seat rail is parallel to the main plaining hull part while the actual engine has down thrust when it needs about 2 degrees of up thrust. Ask your AirBoat Boiz up your way for some clarification. I am the original Florida Man, been here my whole life. Boats, Buggys and Mud was my thing in the 80's!
never give in, never give up
I dont know much about Greg but he seems like a legend
He ripped AF!
I thought he was Brent at first
Definitely needs the mr2 twin turbo kit on it
That would be so sick on a better hull
“It’s sketchy cause it’s held with C-Clamps “ Wyatt
“It’s almost there guys were so close “ Kyle
😂😂😂
Exactly 😆
couple welds and a throttle cable, done
The duality of man
Cracked up on that one 😂
Iv never seen Wyatt so Excited.... Keep it up Kyle. You guys are so fun. Never stop
When he did his little shimmy wiggle when the race truck first fired up might've been a bit more, lol
Thus put a big smile on my face. Loving the projects. You all are awesome!
Kyle and Wyatt y'all rock! Love the airboat! Peace
No turning back these Boiz are 💯% Florida Men
There is a bottom epoxy paint called super slick 2000 made by Fasco. It’s pretty cheap and they are out of south Florida. It’s made for what your trying to do with it and makes a huge difference.
WE NEED BOOSTED BOIZ BASS FISHING. You're in Florida, some of the best bass fishing in the country
You should add a pitch control flap so you can raise or lower the nose as it moves forwards..you dont want it nose diving into the water. You could also add ski's or runners to reduce friction on land raising the belly up off an inch.
You guys are so smart. Look what you can do when you apply yourself!
Pretty impressive guys, job well done. I can’t wait to see what she runs like once you get Skippy set up properly.👍👍🇨🇦
Lil dude in the back wasn't trying to get sucked in 😂 my boy playing it safe behind the jet boat lol
Love that U guys R always going out an giving it all original. Awesome work 👍
Definitely, if you could make the old twin turbo setup work it would be gnarly! plus you can balance the boat so you're not riding low in the water. You could probably do the same with the jet boat! You really need to get that jet boat leveled out and riding a little lower in the rear so you aren't fighting drag. Drag squares with speed so reduce drag!
Just a bit of advice. I wouldn't ever stand on either side of the cage while it's running. If a prop comes apart the pieces go straight out either side of the cage, or out the top or the bottom of the boat. I've seen props come apart and it is quick and violent, and the pieces go through whatever they hit. The last one I saw come apart sent the largest piece straight through the boat hull cutting about a foot and a-half long hole through it about 3 inches wide, which sank the boat in about 8ft of water. And other smaller pieces from it went through the cage. They can be very dangerous.
So much this, never stand parallel to a spinning prop/turbine. Only takes a bit of debris or fatigue to turn it into a bomb. Was terrifying seeing them just hang next to the prop.
@@mycosys When he walked up straight parallel to the prop videoing it, I was talking to my laptop. lol. I know they're new props, but that doesn't really matter, anything can fail. But it is best to make it a habit to never stand parallel to the prop while it's running.
Definitely don't got to worry about missing third gear. That's awesome air boat. Next K series a Ridding lawnmower for tractor pulling or hover craft but they cost to much.
He will never live that third gear down
@@bmxpro273 nope because it happens to me all the time lol typical Honda transmissions
The k series pulling mower idea is something I feel like we need. Grind hard plumbing did a 2jz mower and a rotary powered drift trike. K series tractor could make an awesome colab video, race a k series lawn mower against a 2jz lawnmower 😂
It might be nice to have an adjustable engine angle setup. Depending on the weight distribution and type of surface you are driving on, you could adjust the angle for best performance!
Floating u-joint coupled to a gimbal-housed engine cage.....and a dry-sump...
I'm spitballing here, but I am intrigued.
Before you weld up the engine mount's permanently you might want to make them adjustable! Make the rear engine mounts pivotal/hinged and the front mount's adjustable height wise on blocks with multiple hole "settings" that way you can change the prop to transom angle easily to help get the boat into a neutral trim under load while testing it. The overall mounting height of the engine to the bottom of the hull is key as well. Ask you're airboat guys as there's a rule of thumb on how deep the tips of the blade's should be past the top of the transom. Can't wait to see Skippy's 1st voyage!
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@@Danger-Dave When you compare different builds it is amazing to see how much of an impact small adjustments can make. With the same engine, prop and hull you can still have completely different acceleration and top speeds based on the engine/prop mounting height and angle. Reaching out to some of these airboat pros would be very beneficial.
Is that something high-end airboats have? I've always been interested in airboats but the only knowledge I have on them is basically it's a John boat with a airplane propeller in the back.
I was thinking exactly the same thing, like manually adjustable trim tabs on a normal boat, or if you want to get real fancy a hydraulic trim set-up.
Nice, I run a fiberglass nighthawk hull but different water here in Nebraska 😊. Used to have a 14’ 1984 panther aluminum hull and it was a blast to drive.
Twin turbo set up is prefect for it all the room
I find myself grinning watching your videos. Cool shit guys! I'm 46 years old and love this. Keep it up!!
Nuts!!!!! I thought seeing those guys put them Turboed Lsx454s on them Airboats was Nuts but wait till you roll up in a Honda Powered Airboat cranking 1000hp out lmaooo. I'm ready to see this on the water!
It's not moving because of the engine's pitch angle. It's just digging the nose under power. You need to lift the rear of the engine up so that it has between 3 to 6 degrees of upthrust. You can keep throwing power at it and it will dig the nose harder and not move. In the water, it will dig or tail wobble without proper upthrust. I'm pretty sure Kyle even mentioned it in the video.
Excited for all content that's coming!
Greg (mini me) look's so happy....good stuff!!
That k24 intake is perfect for the low end TQ that thing will need!
Also, Teflon sheet on the bottom makes land driving easier
A Frank's red hot shirt, but it's Kyle's k swap... he puts that shit on everything 🤣
Gonna suck ol' mini-me clean in to the props if you're not careful
I think some trim tabs in the rear can help but looking the shape of the hull shure the best thing is make the rear part a little big longer and move everything backwards 🔥💪
One big trim tab, entire width of the transom. Flat bottom drag boats run those
And the seats and engine far back af
Florida swamps bout to hear that VTEC 😱
The Airboat is going to be a great build by the time you get it finished.
Good job your getting there thanks for sharing 😊😊😊😊😊
I remember Ryan from the engine shop, and he has been around a lot lately. I think I remember you saying something about hiring someone new, but I am not sure if we ever got a proper introduction.
K series the world :) Next step is surely a K swapped Corvette or Crown Vic? gotta put Cleetus in his place :P
The little guy gets me every time🤣🤣
I really think you need a front mount on the motor with the prop being mounted higher up on the adapter part it's going to put Pitch down on the front of the motor trying to push the whole front end of the motor down
Before you weld up the engine mount's permanently you might want to make them adjustable! Make the rear engine mounts pivotal/hinged and the front mount's adjustable height wise on blocks with multiple hole "settings" that way you can change the prop to transom angle easily to help get the boat into a neutral trim under load while testing it. The overall mounting height of the engine to the bottom of the hull is key as well. Ask you're airboat guys as there's a rule of thumb on how deep the tips of the blade's should be past the top of the transom. Can't wait to see Skippy's 1st voyage!
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theoretically.. this is an awesome project
Jesus Christ. That thing is nuts. Boat is worth 50 bucks and then putting all that crazy stuff on there. Love it.
I'm no airboat expert, but I do fly RC airplanes...It looks like it has a problem that can effect planes that have the motor mounted above the wing, that of pushing the nose down. Since you don't have the motor mounts done yet, making ones that can adjust the pitch of the prop a few degrees fore/aft might be well worth the time needed to do it. You don't want it to slam the nose into the water when you go full throttle...not only will that waste energy, it might even cause it to take on water.
A lot of guys run soap sprayers when on the ground. Helps slick up that poly.
This looks like a good home for the twin turbo setup
The happiest faces = some rad shit
So crazy I love it !!!
So ready to y’all slidin and glidin!!!
If no one told u guys before, please be very careful with this thing. Make sure how ever the blades are secured is checked frequently and never turn the blades over or go anywhere near em when someones in or around the boat.
I wouldn't be standing in the "plane of rotation" either. If something comes apart it's likely to go straight out from that and standing there filming at the side like that was WAY sketch!
"it might have a vacuum leak"...me screaming at the computer "yeah, that huge one on the intake manifold!"
A little WMI and possibly a supercharger could be an interesting build variation.
Greg " Big Guns " the tuner!
How the HELL did i miss this,lol, LETS GOOOOOOO🌏👾👽👍 Tha Flordia MAN, i see that Firebird in backgroung
You know In a perfect world this channel is named best money spent in central Florida
Duuuuuude that sounded so sick
You guys are killing it 🔥
All jokes aside I think you should have a cover for protection especially if you going to turbo charge it... so if a rod goes through the block you can atleast minimize the rod or other engine debris from going into you back or the back of your head.... also it will be a place to keep the ecu dry as well
Could be a K series shop fan too on those hot days
“Nah the wires are the hanger” 🤣👏🏻
Kyle really took "k-swap everything" to heart 😂
Hot summer days can cool down shop with lil start up lol
Pretty sick!!! K swap the world!
Skippy is alive. 💪🏻🇳🇱
Don't forget about the small leaks that you found and don't forget to put a electric trolling motor and paddles incase of a blow up
At 5.29 into the video here comes the new DRAG BOAT.🤣.
Nice job!
I agree with the engine being so loaded all the time you should run the 35/82!!
Awesome video guys!
Kyle said "thrust." BB Madness.
So Good! Keep it up boyz
Literally the dopest weed whacking Florida machine everr
All though I love big turbos as much as the next guy. Sometimes it's not just about the size of the turbo, but the performance behind it. A small turbo that spools quick would also be dope
it will be at full blast most of the time, a big turbo and plenum would be fine. Its a boat, they dont do much part throttle
@@mycosys But they do a lot of stopping and starting. I would rather have more pep then having more power at full throttle lol
@@wildkev1010 Dude theres a heap of lag in the controls anyway, its an extra second max over the prop spinup & only from a stop, its always under huge load, and airboats very much rely on power.
“Have to make those wires longer “ -kyle
“Nahh their they hanger “ -Wyatt
Bringing a new meaning to sushi slicer
Wow that was pretty awesome I think honestly if you put a little bit of sheets underneath of Dell run black Dell run that thing would go along the street blacktop or cement and I'm sure it would go on the grass too but not like water but it is a good experience thank you for the video God bless
Someone looks at it and says "does it even run?" "You damn Skippy!"
I would leave the turbo on as a muffler 😂 and for spoolly sounds then hook up after you work the bugs out
Finally. I want to see a 2jz airboat now
Run the big 35r turbo. Gotta have the sick whistle
I seriously can't wait, with a bit of angle from engine and weight off the fuel tank I think it will move n/a, just needs a bit of balancing the last engine probably weight 4 k series
3:50 Wyatt & Kyle are such Florida men know! 😅
Matching wrap for the airboat ,as per Wyatts track , so you guy road trio together, jet boat and airboat
Wife complains about my hurricane fan in front of the bed. I need that thing!!
I've heard of derf tuned.. never heard of dwerf tuned.
Can't wait to see it in the water.
This is my favorite out of all the builds... Somehow....
8:22 was not expecting that lmao
It will make a nice fan to cool the race cars at the track
Keep it up boy's 💪 👏 🙌 👌
Y’all are true Florida men now
Who’s the little guy ?! 😂 that’s awesome my boys on the laptop
can't wait to see lil skippy on water!
Needa lay sum quick slick on the bottom of the boat
Hell Yea brother!!
So sketchy…love it.
Oh Skippy ain’t no joke get some love brothers set the world free with horsepower😎🧙🏻♂️📐
Shout for the wee man appearance
Watch that hull in the deep water looks like she might bee ill handling in deep water, she will run great in the skinny stuff and dry ground . I am interested in how the automotive 4 banger works. What belt drive are you using?
Yes sick af
Hell yea “SKIPPY” is always better than “JIF” !!