1,300HP WITHOUT NOS, TURBOS OR A BLOWER! PART 1 OF 3: RACING A 10.5L JET BOAT!
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- It's been six years since I've attended a drag boat race and 10 years since I drove a jet boat at a National Jet Boat Association event. Episode 219 of Mike Finnegan's Garage is Part 1 of a 3 Part Series about my first weekend back behind the wheel of a real drag boat. Over the next three days I'll drop the complete series of videos on this channel. It's my Thanksgiving holiday gift to you guys; three videos in three days about the highs and lows and the ups and downs about racing my latest purchase, a carbon fiber jet boat.
This is a 2016 Ralls Precision Machine Cheyenne jet boat and what makes this thing unique is that Andy Ralls, cnc-machined all of the aluminum hardware on this boat to be as light as possible. He also had E-Ticket Boats in Lake Havasu, Arizona, laminated the hull entirely from carbon fiber. KMG Boats painted the red, black and gray hues, while Marine Performance Design blueprinted the Dominator jet drive. The boat is powered by a naturally aspirated 632ci, 10.5 liter aluminum Big Block Chevy engine that produces 1,300hp without nitrous, or turbos or a supercharger. It was originally built by Jim Guthrie and recently freshened up by Mike Miller Racing Engines. The engine features CP Pistons, Carrillo connecting rods, Total Seal piston rings, Dart Big Chief cylinder heads, a Dart tall deck aluminum block, a Hogan's tunnel ram with billet runners, and Gen 3 Holley Dominator carburetors. The electronics consist of an MSD Digital 7 ignition box and a Jesel front drive distributor. The boat was wired by Zack Rauscher.
This boat has ran 132mph with an ET of 5.8 seconds on a 1,000ft drag boat track.
Stay tuned because tomorrow I'll drop Part 2 of this adventure, which will show you what went right and wrong during qualifying at the National Jet Boat Association Final event of 2022!
Thanks for watching and as usual, thanks for the support! Did you know that I have a brand new FSM Shirt design? Go here to check it out: www.fsmgarage.com/ - Auta a dopravní prostředky
As I watch this I can't help having a huge grin om my face from the sheer joy Finnegan has with this boat. His love of boating is incredibly contagious...and I've never been speed boating but now I sure want to...
I love how his plans changed on a dime! Ask him why, YOLO!!!
I've lay awake at night thinking about driving this boat ever since I bought it.
I grew up with Drag boats at Marine Stadium in Long Beach love and miss it so stoked for Finnegan you can see the pure joy and buying that boat and hanging with his buddies give them hell love y’all
Yep, when going fast on water… lots of things can make you stop quick, in like on land there is no rolling.
Its so sketchy going that fast riding onto of the water but soooo freaking fun cus it's so sketchy. Never been boat racing but been on some fast boats before. Jet skis are wild too.
Mike, see that you just used the phrase "game on" that's exactly the name I wrote for the new boat in a previous post! It's a natural progression for naming. Looking forward to the series of episodes! Take care. DB Long Island, NY. Ps:Yes we have drag boats and gassers here.
^This
*Game On!*
Hey Finn, beautiful boat mate. Down here in Australia out black widow spiders have a red back, being Aussies we got real inventive and called them Redbacks. That top shot of the boat with the stripe looks just like one. If the boys haven't given her a name yet, I reckon Redback would be a fitting name.
I love how Mike try’s to rationalise his purchase. We’ve all been there :)
Right? He said I sold my boat and I was gonna be out for good, but he was looking at boats online the day after he sold his lol.. Nothing like money burning a hole in your pocket.
Mike you are one class act. I met you years ago on a trip to Mopars at the Strip when when you guys took the Super Bee out. I road tripped the Orange Cuda with you from Barstow. My son Jake and I have followed you ever since. Love this series as I gives the back story of what goes on in the pits between rounds. Keep it up.
When my Papa was still with us, he worked law enforcement for 32 yrs. Retired outta Water Patrol. He worked on Barkley and Kentucky Lakes. They'd have jet boat races on KY lake every year and he'd always work em'. Always loved hearing the stories and getting to go out w/him on occasion as a child. Glad you're helping keep the sport alive Mike!
That boat is sick! I can clearly see why people love the sport. Horse power, beautiful lake and people! Looks like a good time to me!
Your jetboat drag racing videos may spark a renaissance for the sport...
Due to disability I had to close my machine shop. You are one of the few channels that is truly legit, real, and no matter the outcome always feel good with positivity. Health and wellness for you and yours. And an epic thank you
Seems like a lot of trouble. Bust Out Another Thousand!
So friggin’ cool, thanks for bringing us along!
Man!! Thanks for doing these 3 days in a row... Thats awesome!!!
Awesome to see great friends helping out! 629 crew are good people !
Dude, what a difference in production quality!
Love it! Thank you for taking us along for the ride!
10/10 Mike this is some of My favorite content of Yours, as Your passion for boats & boat racing really show through. Thanks for sharing it with us!
That’s a hell of a name for a boat
Black Friday
Thinking fruit cake flyer !
You could call it 1UP. A new life after game over, also forgot to say, I absolutely love you content and your giddy attitude towards everything in life. Keep doing you!
This is too perfect
1up is a good one. I was also thinking of Bonus Time or Power Up.
Beautiful looking boat. She sounded really great on that last shot of you accelerating away from the start line rope. Great bunch of guys assisting you too. That extra money you had from selling “Game Over” was obviously burning a hole in your pocket. Good Luck.👍👍🇨🇦
What an incredible boat. It's got such a beautiful paint scheme and classy accents with the chrome. I love how purpose built it is for racing too with the seat placement and all the forethought to make it as light as possible. I can't wait to see you having a blast racing this beast. Good luck and I hope it always runs safe for you.
Congrats on the new boat. Love watching all the stuff you do, thanks for that. Can't wait to watch the next 2 videos. Keep up the awesome work.
You just took me back! My dad lives in Bakersfield and I got stationed at Beale Air Force base north of Sacramento for my first 8.5 years. I spent MANY weekends at Lake Ming ripping his 1970’s V-Drive Sanger flat bottom across the backside of that lake. That was between 2000-2008 and he still has it. It’s got a big block built by Dale Lambert who was a legend of an engine builder/tuner in the Bakersfield hot rod/drag boat scene.
Enjoy the new boat and can’t wait to see more liquid quarter mile content!
Excited for part 2 and 3, your attitude and enthusiasm is always inspiring, thanks for the vids
Love the new boat brother! Awesome video. Can't wait to see #2!
Great video, thanks Mike
Excellent video, thank you Mike.
This is going to be wild. Congratulations!
the quality of this video is top tier
There is no greater feeling in the world and back in your jet out in the water starting it up and when the pump finally catches prime the boat shifts forward on the trailer and the engine loads and you know your ready to rip! 👌🏼 congrats bud! Sick boat! Sad to see the placecraft go but this this is sick!
So awesome to see you at the drag strip Finn. The boat looks amazing and knowing you, you'll have a lot of fun and go really fast. Cheers mate
You look so comfortable in that environment! Congratulations on your new boat!!!
I love. Every. Video. This. Man. Does. ,, smart smooth , calm. A real talent. A great. Man's. Teaching. Skills
Could "feel" your enthusiasm... enjoyed the video very much... thanks for sharing !!
Never have been a drag boat guy, but after watching this, I sure am thinking about getting one!
Stoked for you and cheers for the great new content , ,love ya mate cos you take the time to explain to the novice
What a lucky man! Hard work and Hard play and most importantly an understanding Wife nothing like it! Thanks again for the great content for all of us old racers who live vicariously through your journey back to racing.
God bless you! 🙏🏼 Stay safe.. keep the wet side down.👍
Great video Mike! Cant wait for more!😃
Very happy for you!
This is an epic series!! I can’t wait to see the next two videos!! Glad you’re back doing what you love finnegan!
This is the early Christmas present I didn’t know I needed
GREAT VIDEO MIKE!!!! I LEARNED A LOT ABOUT DRAG BOAT RACING!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!! BEST OF LUCK RACING ON SATURDAY!!!!
I laughed when you said in the intro ... I am doing for you guys. Yeah right ...
Yes. Thanks for giving
Great episode, really looking forward to the rest👍
I vote to name it "Game On"!
Awesome love the boat learned a lot
Bless 422 guy. Wants no drama in the pits.
A beautiful boat, and a bunch of great friends, congrats ! 👏
Used to run drag boats at Long Beach Marina and lake ming in the early seventies with a Sanger pickle fork called motherforker. Gene Palmer was the owner and driver. I built the boat and the engine. Had lots of fun
Crazy Wayne Cronan
Loving these Fin! Love the old school self filmed videos. Glad its all worked out after the changes. You look happier then ever doing what you love.
Go get em Mike!
My hat is off to the brave soul that loaned Finnegan a truck!! LOL
Now that's good clean American fun. I like the simplicity of your boat. Less wrenching more fun. Thank you for your time.
That is a beautiful boat! Good color combo!
Literally the best gearhead channel on CZcams.
Really, really good stuff....
You go Mike!!!
Watching your jet adventures makes me want to get into the sport. Cant wait to add the jet boat races to the list of drag races we go to!
I wore Red Back boots for over 20 years... until I got neuropathy in my feet.
So glad you’re back on the strip! Been waiting for this for years now.
Thanks, looking for next race drop today.
Best to you Scott🏁
Whats DM the telegram?
I'm an OLD ANALOG GEAR HEAD.
Best to you Scott 🏁
LOVE the boat racing content. Watching your old boat racing videos got me into boating.
this video made me so happy, thank you
LETS GOOO!!!! FINNEGAN 2024!!!
Congratulations on the new boat looks awesome.
simplicity is good beautiful boat
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
GAME ON! Last was game over and you even said game on. So… GAME ON!
Wow beautiful boat, Yep I was here watching. Yeah I just love hearing the motors run, I’ll be following for more
Nice boat, keep putting boat stuff on love it.
This is so great!
Love the laid back vibe to this video
That’s what I love about motor sports. The mate ship and everyone helping each other 🍻🇦🇺
Thats what I'm talking about. LETs go baby
Hell yeah Mike damn good content good luck buddy
Mike!!! Damn FUN!!! Massive Thanks!!
Really have enjoyed all your content.
Regular guy stuff, from a couple of EXTRODINARY, regular guys. I'm sure I'm speaking for a lot of us in saying this. We know we have a role in your success as consumers of all that is "Mike Finnegan" and we are happy to do our part. It's a win win, know brainier. Vicariously we enjoy life more with you.
You do you, really well.
Do us a favor and Thank God, once in awhile cuz we all get blessed with watching your success.
Thanks Mike.
Thank you God for Mike and his ability and wherewithal to express our brand of success.
Diggin' the boat content Mike.
I’m guessing you flew into SD to pick up that truck because flying into at least ONT would of saved you at least a couple hours in traffic. Sweet ass boat ! Can’t wait to see it run. 😍
Awesome new ride Mike!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and the Finnegan family. And to all the guys and families helping you there and their families
happy thanksgiving to you, too.
Mike this was a great video can’t wait to see this ripper again
hell yeah, some black friday entertainment just in time!
Woo, that's badass! Congratulations on getting your unicorn.
Beautiful boat
Fantastic.. kick ass
Very awesome water craft.
So sick!
that one hell of a boat fin wish you all the luck with it.god bless and be safe
Hell yeah brother 👏
Not a boat guy but I love seeing finnegan race jet boats. Hope this jet boat brings you years of joy Mike!
Crusty Demons reference… HELL YEAH!!!
1976 Camaro. At least 16 years old. Mike born at least by 1960. I never would have guessed. He looks younger than that despite the graying beard. A lot of guys start the gray in their 40’s. Great video and exciting trip. 👍
Game over, to game ON!
Pretty righteous!
That's one clean boat
Awesome video Mike ..
I used to go to alot of the NJBA and IHBA drag boat races in Socal in the early 90's . My favorite events were Lake Ming and Puddingstone lake
I used to go to Castaic for boat drags
Nice episode!
Premium refreshments with the Banquet Coors!
Awesome 👌
That is one VERY PRETTY BOAT !!!!!!!! I'm so jealous !!!!!! 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤
Very cool! Hope you can get this boat dialed in and qualified OK!
I'm out here in Lake Havasu, so no stranger to fast boats here! Thanks man!
Miss hanging at the lake
Glad you got to go chill with old friends and hit the skinny pedal
Wow ; looks like a great boat ! A few glitches but you are having fun ,obviously. I am looking forward to the rest of these videos. Ps; drag boat racers are a little crazy (lol) . Many thanks for the video.