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  • Опубликовано: 19 апр 2021
  • We head down to Atlanta to meet up with ‪@FinnegansGarage‬ and go for a ride in his twin turbo Sonny Leonard-powered jet boat! First we have to get it all fixed up (the jet drive needed replacing) and then it's time to hit the lake. But do we have enough gas in the tanks? Hmmmm...
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  • @nickboyer247
    @nickboyer247 3 года назад +184

    I love how anyone who hangs out with Finnegan gets the roadkill experience

  • @FarmerFpv
    @FarmerFpv 3 года назад +26

    I like Tom, I found his channel from Cleetus McFarland's channel. He really seems like a solid dude & I'm now hooked on his videos.

    • @TeamStevers
      @TeamStevers 3 года назад

      Same.

    • @lanemimnaugh7486
      @lanemimnaugh7486 2 года назад

      Same here, then I found out he's the true legend in the sport. Also he doesn't even need eye protection at 100 miles an hour in a race boat. ✌🏼

  • @zepedrofd
    @zepedrofd 3 года назад +44

    "We're sinking and out of gas"... Finnegan's whole life is an episode of Roadkill!

    • @eddiepetersen9807
      @eddiepetersen9807 3 года назад +1

      And if anyone says they make that crap up on roadkill, I just send them to Finnegans channel to see that it really is his life

  • @gafrers
    @gafrers 3 года назад +105

    After dealing with Fire Mr. Bailey decided to deal with Water. 👍

    • @sickthemag
      @sickthemag  3 года назад +46

      Not sure its a better choice though...

    • @Bad_Idea_Mike
      @Bad_Idea_Mike 3 года назад +15

      @@sickthemag agreed. Fire isn't an issue, but that 100mph innama sucks.

    • @joeyjojojr.shabadoo915
      @joeyjojojr.shabadoo915 3 года назад +19

      @@sickthemag Fire...check. Water....check. It's time to finish strong with EARTH and AIR, so a Baja Trophy Truck run and a sketchy plane flight ;)

    • @nealhead7673
      @nealhead7673 3 года назад +1

      That's the truth 😄

  • @chrisbaer4567
    @chrisbaer4567 3 года назад +17

    If it can make Tom Bailey crack a smile, you know it's rolling out hard.

    • @AB-80X
      @AB-80X 3 года назад

      Give the guy some credit. I think he will find a lot of cars and boats fun even though they might not be as fast as Sick Sec 2.0 or Game Over.

  • @LowKeyIdiots
    @LowKeyIdiots 3 года назад +145

    "Not that there's anything wrong with your boat besides the fact that its slow and sucks but..."
    -Mike Finnegan 2021

    • @sickthemag
      @sickthemag  3 года назад +46

      Ow my feelings...

    • @issacdaniels942
      @issacdaniels942 3 года назад +6

      Hey respect your elders and be nice to them

    • @jackdaniels2657
      @jackdaniels2657 3 года назад +5

      It's still a cool boat. Sure he can put a propeller ND go faster but that boat can do 180s in the water ND go in real shallow water that props can't get into ND the jet pump is more safe around swimmers. Speed isn't everything this thing can also turn on a dime. Check out sprinter boats they pretty bad ass. Jets are way more fun then props. Maybe u should build a better boat

    • @LowKeyIdiots
      @LowKeyIdiots 3 года назад +12

      @@jackdaniels2657 apparently you and "Issac Daniels" didnt read my full comment.... im quoting what Finnegan said in the video to Tom.

    • @xtravagentk1275
      @xtravagentk1275 3 года назад

      @@LowKeyIdiots That would require these people to be competent.

  • @audiman6875
    @audiman6875 3 года назад +7

    Tom and Mike probably some of the coolest down to earth humans you can have the pleasure of meeting!

  • @jhaedtler
    @jhaedtler 3 года назад

    In 1978 I had a 21 foot jet boat! It only had a 460 Ford with a cam and 650 double pumper and Excel dual point distributor. That boat scared the crap out of me all the time! It was a blast to drive! I feel my top speed was about 60 but even 60 feels like 100! the best I did pulling water skiers was 8 at one time. It had the old Berkley pump!

  • @piemai651
    @piemai651 3 года назад +3

    A jet boat most definitely DOES NOT pull itself forward! In fact, the defector off the back of the drive proves that... when the defector is down to spool the turbos, all the force of the jet is pushed equally out both sides and the boat sits still... if the intake of the drive was "pulling the boat" it would launch forward when he tries to spool the turbos. Also, the drive sucks water UP into the drive, so the boat would actually get pulled down into the water, not forward!

  • @jschoneger
    @jschoneger 3 года назад +1

    In the early 80's I had a flatty v-drive with an alcohol LS7. We were camping on a river and making some passes when a group.of older gents came to the dock to watch. They'd been tipping a few back already and they started chidding one of the guys about "guts" enough to go for a ride. So I gave him a short run hitting maybe 85-90 mph or so. His eyes were huge by the time we got back. When he stepped in the seat to get out all his buddies busted out laughing. Seems he had sprung a leak while we were out. That seat cushion was never the same. We used to say you weren't a man till you went 100 on a flat bottom. That was before runner bottoms or wings. If you did it right she would dance, if not she'd bite you hard.

  • @AB-80X
    @AB-80X 3 года назад +1

    Tom, two things:-)
    One, you really need to make Mr. Finnegan get an SMX for his Caddy.
    Two, you REALLY need to have Steve make you a NASTY 14-71 blown SMX for your own jetboat.

  • @RustyWells2
    @RustyWells2 3 года назад +16

    Mike is a hell of a good host he really takes good care of his guest and goes the extra mile you don't see many people like that anymore!

    • @Jim_M_75
      @Jim_M_75 3 года назад +4

      He's just a hell of a man, he treats everyone he comes across with total respect and has time for everyone. Two totally down to earth dudes having a laugh in a beast of a boat, what's not to like.
      It was funny when Tom grabbed for something on the pull, think I would probably have closed my eyes and crapped my pants tbh lol.

    • @joeyjojojr.shabadoo915
      @joeyjojojr.shabadoo915 3 года назад

      Mike is the kinda of guy that I would want as my wife's boyfriend so that I could have access to his toys. At this point in life, it seems fair.

  • @wsm19
    @wsm19 3 года назад +13

    Sonny Leonard was a great man and engine builder. I enjoyed working for him. I wish he got to ride in the boat before he passed.

    • @caseyj8313
      @caseyj8313 3 года назад

      That's one way to try to get a ride LOL

  • @KTaylor121
    @KTaylor121 3 года назад +44

    Tom regrets not bringing glasses when they were on the water and the rain was hitting toms eyes

    • @sickthemag
      @sickthemag  3 года назад +15

      For sure!!!

    • @danmyers9372
      @danmyers9372 3 года назад +2

      I water skied in the rain years ago. It stinking’ stings!

    • @Snarf_Le_Wombat
      @Snarf_Le_Wombat 3 года назад +1

      Rookie move

    • @Dakota-dh3dr
      @Dakota-dh3dr 3 года назад

      @@danmyers9372 without a dry suit your screwed 😂😂

    • @nostranger2u
      @nostranger2u 3 года назад

      You know it! Rain drops hurt at speed!

  • @badass84bowtie
    @badass84bowtie 3 года назад +11

    Your beard flattening out is hilarious! Good times.

    • @sickthemag
      @sickthemag  3 года назад +6

      Classic

    • @Remynator
      @Remynator 3 года назад

      Like when the Barber asked. You want your split in the middle, the left or right side.
      We'll see what the wind says, I guess !

  • @claymillican25
    @claymillican25 3 года назад +3

    That was fun to watch, great video!!!

  • @xozindustries7451
    @xozindustries7451 3 года назад +6

    Good times! Those boats would be like nitro powered snowmobiles, there’s no reason for it, but damn it’s a hell a lot of fun.

  • @Dm0stFin3sT
    @Dm0stFin3sT 3 года назад +1

    Jet drives move the boat by differential pressure. Low in front where the water is coming from. High in back where it’s getting squeezed and sped up.

  • @joegilly1523
    @joegilly1523 3 года назад +17

    When your face gets speed wrinkles you know your having fun. Mission accomplished.👍

  • @Zachatar
    @Zachatar 3 года назад +4

    "by the time you're ready to grab something it's too late"
    hahahaha on ya Mike

  • @billsiegel1783
    @billsiegel1783 3 года назад +3

    That is 10 times better than watching anything on TV. It sounds like you could have a RUclips series.

  • @cameronjones6512
    @cameronjones6512 3 года назад +21

    Love the channel Tom, keep it up!

  • @davetelling
    @davetelling 3 года назад +2

    OK - I'm no rocket scientist, but the description of how a jet boat works is not correct. Jet boats (like, well, jet aircraft and rockets) work on the principle of reaction - Newton's third law of motion. The pump forces mass (water, in this case) toward the rear of the boat at a high speed - the boat moves forward in reaction to that mass being sent the opposite direction at high speed. Here's a thought experiment for those who think that the boat is "pulling" through the water: imagine that the pump inlet is fed by a big water tank mounted ON THE BOAT. If the primary propulsion was from "pull", then the boat would never move. However, I guarantee that, in fact, the boat will be propelled forward very rapidly. A normal non-jet boat "screws" itself through the water by coupling engine power via the propeller blades, but a jet-boat relies on the reaction of the water expelled, just like a rocket relies on the thrust developed by expelling hot gases from the rocket nozzle.

  • @ScottPachecoBaddaddy1114
    @ScottPachecoBaddaddy1114 3 года назад

    I think that boat is kickass and Tom and Finnegan do too. Always go fast

  • @danking5382
    @danking5382 3 года назад

    Whats also nice about a jet boat is, if you have a good battery you can just crank it back to shore. Same difference with a manual without the neutral safety switch.

  • @ElkinsEric
    @ElkinsEric 3 года назад +1

    Game Over is a cold hearted, slow to wake up wild child.
    Reminds me of my wife...:)

  • @quickdeuce
    @quickdeuce 3 года назад +1

    @5:39 the 'KEY' word was SHOULD,,, however, we know pro pilots who drive those incredible T/F boats do EVERYTHING RIGHT and even they sometimes are launched out of their boats at the speeds Mike mentions. Only a few did not survive the impact on water that is like concrete but we can bet even the survivors felt the effects for many, many months afterward.

  • @tomuchfunwithgas846
    @tomuchfunwithgas846 3 года назад +1

    I know some about jet boats and Finn,s description is spot on. No push ALL pull. Right now.

    • @CGT80
      @CGT80 3 года назад

      That, along with Mikes explanation of pull, not push doesn't match up with his explanation of the jet tip for staging. If it is all pull, then why does the boat not move when the water pushes to the sides, even though it is still pulling?

    • @fergusonhr
      @fergusonhr 3 года назад +1

      He is is actually incorrect...for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction...the jet nozzle produces thrust which drives the boat in what ever direction it is pointing...otherwise how would you ever steer...the propulsion has ZERO to do with the suction...Ive saw him say this on his vids too and I was cringing because he was leading people the wrong way...

  • @iangraham6677
    @iangraham6677 Год назад

    I'm watching this video with captions on and everytime the engine rpm's up it says [Music]..
    and I have to agree.
    Beautiful Music 😁

  • @danthomas9077
    @danthomas9077 3 года назад +1

    Finnegan could at least put some decent seats in that thing, both of you guys made those seats look tiny like they were made for kids, those are "pleasure boat" seats. I know you don't want seat belts, but he could have a nice racing type seat that would hold you better, it's easier than you think to get tossed out of a boat. My Dad spun out his 16ft hydroplane with prop/rudder, when a roll pin sheared on the steering mechanism on the rudder. it broke as he was doing a hard turn under power, spun the boat out, did a complete 360 and almost got thrown out.
    We learned a lesson that day, cause we didn't have another boat there on the lake to go out and drag him in, my Dad had to lay on the bow of the boat and paddle with his hands, took him quite a while to get the boat close enough to shore to throw him a rope, the lesson we learned is, you should never play with a boat without having another boat there in case of emergency.

  • @jeffmech600
    @jeffmech600 3 года назад +1

    So at the beginning he said it's the suction that drives the boat forward then at 11:35 he says that nozzle acts like neutral and you can spool it up. If that's the case it's the thrust out the back that's driving the boat forward which I would expect it's both.

  • @joeyjojojr.shabadoo915
    @joeyjojojr.shabadoo915 3 года назад +3

    By the look of it, you could have made it back to shore on the starter alone. That boat is a monster.

  • @KK51500
    @KK51500 3 года назад +3

    Pirates cove!! Love all the boats there!! You will fit right in!! Allot of squirt & vdrives! Love going in October no crowd

  • @brentyoungens22
    @brentyoungens22 3 года назад +8

    What a video! Tom deffinatley needs a sick seconds boat lol. Stuff a Steve Morris engine in a new boat and go absolutley ham with finnegan! That would be so cool to watch the build and ripping it. A matching boat to tow with the camaro!

  • @sabrinasellsboats8271
    @sabrinasellsboats8271 3 года назад

    This is great..I saw y'all pulling that boat down the boat ramp..( Jerry's daughter) thanks for the cane poles!

  • @dennishackworth7027
    @dennishackworth7027 Год назад

    Now, yall have me missing the lake and my old Baja. Nothing better than the lake with a good running craft and a pocket full of cash.
    BOAT= Bust out another Thousand !lol
    Be Safe if Possible !

  • @inactive67
    @inactive67 3 года назад +1

    Not a boat guy but when she gets up on plane it is sure pretty! Thanks for sharing Tom!

  • @edgerat
    @edgerat 3 года назад +9

    ohhhhh Steve???? I am going to need an engine for my boat.... I can see it now, SickSecondsH20

    • @sickthemag
      @sickthemag  3 года назад +14

      Might have to steel that boat name!!!

    • @edgerat
      @edgerat 3 года назад +2

      @@sickthemag YOU ARE WELCOME TO IT!

  • @quickdeuce
    @quickdeuce 3 года назад +4

    This boat ride has been too long coming. Tom Bailey needed this!!

  • @travispeoples
    @travispeoples 3 года назад +12

    I always thought Tom was a jerk, from other videos I've seen him in... but he actually seems like a cool guy... and shows how easy it is to get the wrong impression about people on RUclips.

    • @Snarf_Le_Wombat
      @Snarf_Le_Wombat 3 года назад

      It's probably because he comes off non chalant because he's serious.

    • @Harleybobber
      @Harleybobber 3 года назад +1

      I totally agree...that dude seems like a douche. He always seems "self consumed". maybe after this video he will let his shit be real. FUCK WHO YOU THINK YOU ARE! BREAKDOWN WITH FINNEGAN!!! REAL SHIT!

  • @rooster7658
    @rooster7658 3 года назад +4

    That is one of the most American Badassery contraptions I have ever seen

  • @michaelashley3445
    @michaelashley3445 3 года назад +1

    I’ve got a 460 Ford powered 26 footer for fishing, maybe goes 55-60 😭😂 different ball park entirely but I love those jet boats

  • @yeahok115sure
    @yeahok115sure 3 года назад +1

    My god that boat is obviously nuts when Tom has a huge smile durning those launches

  • @davesnotheremanok2910
    @davesnotheremanok2910 3 года назад +1

    Tom say's hey Steve we need a new jet boat motor ASAP!!! Can you imagine being pulled behind that boat on a tube... keep up the great content Tom.

    • @sickthemag
      @sickthemag  3 года назад

      Thanks for being a subscriber!

  • @CS-ir9mo
    @CS-ir9mo 3 года назад

    Definitely coolest jet boat out there and it fly’s and handle like it on rails

  • @hotrodgmc68
    @hotrodgmc68 3 года назад

    Fast jet boats give you a whole new aspect of and respect for speed! Awesome to see you guys out enjoying the water!

  • @pablocruise678
    @pablocruise678 3 года назад

    I am enjoying the collaboration... and cleeter... all builders hanging out ...

  • @scottwacha5900
    @scottwacha5900 3 года назад +2

    Rapidly becoming one of my favorite channels ! Great content like usual

  • @danmyers9372
    @danmyers9372 3 года назад +13

    Cleetus went out on the boat with Finny about a year ago. His reactions were priceless.

    • @jessecoc6247
      @jessecoc6247 3 года назад

      @@300zxdriver it was this boat

    • @300zxdriver
      @300zxdriver 3 года назад

      @@jessecoc6247 You are correct. I thought it was different.

  • @alexigram2381
    @alexigram2381 3 года назад

    @Finnegan'sGarage, it's as if you guys (you and Freiburger for sure) have had improv lessons. The one-liners you two come up with on the spot are unreal! "We're sinking and we're out of gas"

  • @audiman6875
    @audiman6875 3 года назад +1

    A few years ago I was in my buddy’s boat and we began to sink. After we recovered it I spent months trying to figure out how we could have saved the boat. I came up with and idea of inflatable bags Attached to the haul and stern of the boat and an air tank that can hold enough air to fill the bags quickly and enough to keep the boat afloat. Even if it’s only for a few more minutes. Because a few more minutes we would have made it back to the boat launch. Kinda of like fire suppression system but for a sinking boat lol.

    • @CGT80
      @CGT80 3 года назад

      It is kind of like a life raft for a bigger boat. CO2 is stored at high pressure......I'm not sure if it has any advantage over a high pressure air tank like a diving tank. Good idea.

  • @ralphedelbach
    @ralphedelbach 3 года назад +2

    At 3:36 Finn says boat is being pulled through water by the GIANT pump, not pushed by forward by water jet coming out the back. The jet stream could be pointed up he says and the boat would still go forward REALLY?? If that is correct what Finn says at 12:35 about the water being diverted out the side of the pump mechanism at idle or redirected toward the front on some drives to go backward WOULD NOT WORK. Which is correct?? Incredible creation for sure. Personally, I always avoided any activity that required protective underwear. Did Finn have his on for the runs?

    • @jsmcortina
      @jsmcortina 3 года назад +1

      I think that the explanation is incorrect. It is working like a jet where the change in momentum of the medium (water here) creates an "equal and opposite force" to push the boat forwards. So no, the sucking isn't doing it, the ejection at the rear is. Otherwise the diverter nozzles wouldn't change anything.

    • @ralphedelbach
      @ralphedelbach 3 года назад

      @@jsmcortina Thanks for the confirmation of my concern. Sometimes I feel I've lost it completely so it is nice to think there is still hope.

  • @michaelhughes3302
    @michaelhughes3302 3 года назад

    Good on ya Mike,. When you can give Tom something to think about, you know you have done your job. Personally, I've been along for the ride on a supercharged seadoo, and those are terrifying.

  • @leonardherman3192
    @leonardherman3192 3 года назад

    Man fin, your absolutely a mad scientist when it comes to horsepower-

  • @kxdirtjumper
    @kxdirtjumper 3 года назад +8

    That would be awesome to see those guys pull Game Over with Sick Seconds 2.0 and go on a road trip

  • @mrromantimothy
    @mrromantimothy 3 года назад

    I'm probably telling you something you already know,
    when you take off real fast like that, and if for any reason your motor quits ,a giant wave from your wake will swamp your boat and it will be game under. Real fast. I've seen a couple of boats do that at the Colorado River. I would get that bow strengthened up not just for people to walk on it, but vibrations like that can harmonize with your motor and grow exponentially when you accelerate and could possibly fly apart

  • @chrisduden7382
    @chrisduden7382 Год назад

    On the water without safety equipment - Love it

  • @MrRevell111
    @MrRevell111 3 года назад

    I've had a Raysoncraft jet for 30+ years. Always run some water through the clean-out hole when running on dry land to lube the wear ring.

  • @fergusonhr
    @fergusonhr 3 года назад

    Love MF...but, I have to clarify something because the info we got from Mike about how a jet drive propels a boat is incorrect...a jet drive moves the boat with thrust...For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction...The blast of water coming out of the jet(nozzle) is 100% responsible for the movement of the boat...that is why when you turn the nozzle left or right the boat responds accordingly...the water exiting the nozzle doesn't need to push against the water to propel the boat (as a traditional propeller works)...If you have ever squeezed the trigger on a garden hose nozzle set to full blast, you have felt the reaction(thrust)...A wand at a do it yourself car wash is a perfect example...almost hurts your arm holding back that thrust...if someone has a jet boat and wanted to prove that the water intake isn't what is moving the boat, you could get a big drum full of water and somehow feed it to the intake of the drive, then block off the intake grate on the bottom of the boat...The water wouldn't last long but you would get the exact same thrust (forward movement) as you would otherwise...the intake grate does however help stabilize the boat at higher speeds because of the suction created therefor holding the stern to the water...a traditional propeller also does this but in a different way...awesome video...sorry Mike, I wanted to clarify this so others would understand how it works...

  • @Garage.Philosophy
    @Garage.Philosophy 3 года назад +3

    Man in winter I’d love to see him pull the motor and dyno it !!!

  • @79tazman
    @79tazman 3 года назад

    Cleetus took a trip in that beast he even drove it but he was not a good driver he had a hard time keeping the steering wheel straight LOL!!

  • @PontiacLS
    @PontiacLS 3 года назад +4

    I love the way you promote safe boating You're invisible life jackets are really cool

    • @slobert1970
      @slobert1970 3 года назад

      don't have to wear them. just have them on boat.

  • @MartinMcMartin
    @MartinMcMartin 3 года назад

    Didn't see this coming, thanks for taking us along for the ride sir, it was awesome.

  • @alextaillefer1792
    @alextaillefer1792 3 года назад +5

    Mr. Bailey doesn't get scared just he forces fear to cooperate with him.

    • @dalelc43
      @dalelc43 3 года назад

      corporate? "cooperate"

  • @matthewboudreaux2693
    @matthewboudreaux2693 3 года назад

    Have you Guys ever heard of a
    Jetaway. It’s a safety device that is a ratchet release that lets the pump keep spinning if the engine abruptly stops.

  • @jacobm7002
    @jacobm7002 3 года назад +3

    You know finnegans crazy when he has a bigger motor than a 5 second promod car

  • @Bobby82568
    @Bobby82568 3 года назад

    What a nice jet powered surf board 🤙🏻

  • @Slider68
    @Slider68 3 года назад

    That thing must be a blast to ride in. Any idea what the peak and average G's up to say 60 mph are?
    I would have liked to see a more detailed explanation of jet drive physics (though it is pretty complicated; skip to point #3 for the biggest contributor). I like to break down the jet drive physics as follows:
    1. Positive hydro-static drive component: Behind a rotating propeller there is a pressure gradient developed by a combination of water viscosity and change in water momentum. A high pressure contacts the back of the propeller and using the equation F=PxA (Force = Pressure x Area perpendicular to direction of travel) you can see how this would push a boat forwards. In a jet drive there are pressures acting on the jet drive housing that complicates things and act in other directions. It is the sum of all PxA (with some negative) that provides this thrust component. You can also imagine taking a knife and virtually slicing the water at the jet drive's exit and temporarily imagine the jet drive, including all of the water inside it, as a solid block. At that exit there will be a specific average pressure and if you multiply this pressure by the jet's exit area you'll calculate the same total thrust component.
    2. Negative hydro-static drive component: In front of a rotating propeller there is a similar pressure gradient, although in this case it is a reduced pressure. You can imagine this reduced pressure as pulling the boat forwards, but more accurately there is approximately 15 psi of water pressure pushing on the boat everywhere, including at the back. By lowering the pressure at the front of the propeller up to 15 psi the boat will be "pushed" forwards by the water at the back of the boat. If the pressure drop is greater than approximately 15 psi you will get cavitation, which is essentially the water flashing into a gas. Propellers designed to push water don't do a good job pushing gasses and a this causes the engine's rpm to flair up and acceleration to drop off. This negative hydro-static component is limited by this 15 psi pressure drop limit and the fact that when moving quickly, the water, and its up to ~15 psi max, doesn't touch the back of the boat any more. As a result, at speed, you don't really accelerate from this. Finnegan is correct though that if you took the jet drive's output and pointed it directly upwards, you would still be pulled forwards by the water being sucked into the jet drive intake (although the boat would be slow).
    3. Change in momentum applied to the water exiting the jet drive: With high powered jet drives this is the primary motivating force. If you stand on a skateboard and throw a basketball rearwards, the skateboard and you will move forwards. This is because you give the ball momentum and as a result you receive an equal amount of momentum, but in the opposite direction. This same mechanism applies to all of the water thrust out the back of the jet drive. This is also the same way rockets in space can still accelerate when there is no air for the rocket to push against. By accelerating something and throwing it out the rear of a rocket, a boat, a snowmobile, etc. the vehicle is accelerated forwards. The equation for conservation of momentum with two bodies is M1xV1=M2xV2, although the equation relating momentum to force and time (F = MxV/t) is more useful here. Since V/t equals acceleration, this simplifies to F=MA (Force = Mass x Acceleration). Ultimately the faster and more water you thrust rearwards, the larger the force generated pushing the boat forwards.
    One cool thing about the momentum thrust component is it doesn't matter if the jet is shooting in the water or in the air. As long as the water jet shoots rearwards, the thrust produced is forwards. If the jet shoots upwards though, the force on the boat is downwards (which could push the back of the boat under water) and if sideways, the force is also sideways (in the opposite direction).
    One thing that does impact the momentum thrust component a lot is if the propeller cavitates. Since the propeller is designed for water, it can't pump a gas very well. When cavitation occurs, the water exiting the jet drive will drastically slow down and the engine will suddenly rev up drastically. This is why having a large, unrestricted water intake is so important. Another thing to consider is when cruising at speed with a well designed water intake, water is actually pushed into the intake and this helps to make cavitation less likely. If you apply enough power to the jet drive though, at some power level, cavitation will occur at any speed. This is why you'll sometimes see very high powered jet drives appear to "slip", with the engine revving right to redline, and the boat not accelerating very well.
    Off topic, but something I found fascinating many years ago is how modern, high powered snowmobiles manage to accelerate up near vertical slopes that are far, far too steep to even walk up. When I started snowmobiling, even the highest powered machines relied on traction, which essentially means developing the maximum "pressure" on the rearward face of the snowmobile track's paddle and pushing against this. Once power got into the 150 hp level and up (these days 400+ hp isn't unheard of with turbocharged mountain sleds) the motive force switched from the highest pressure on the paddles (traction) to instead accelerating snow to insane speeds and thrusting the snow out the back of the snowmobile more like a jet. By imparting enough momentum into the snow being shot out the back, the forward thrust created can be enough to accelerate the snowmobile up literally any slope, even up a vertical slope! This same mechanism is used with high powered sandrails where sand is thrust rearwards at extreme speeds, resulting in incredible levels of forward acceleration. In fact if you have enough horsepower and can "shoot" enough snow or sand rearwards at a high enough speed, acceleration is effectively unlimited. Already you can actually accelerate this way faster than possible with drag slicks on pavement. With enough horsepower and the ability to use it to shoot snow, sand or water rearwards fast enough, acceleration will be limited only by what the human body can handle.
    I hope this overly detailed explanation helps some of you...

  • @mikewhittaker4520
    @mikewhittaker4520 3 года назад

    Lmao you lied Finn, about ten months ago you did a full pull with cleetus mcfarland, so worth it for the sheer terror on cleetus's face was priceless 🤣

  • @thegee-tahguy4877
    @thegee-tahguy4877 3 года назад +2

    If you Rain X the bottom of the boat, would it then be a hovercraft?

  • @79tazman
    @79tazman 3 года назад +1

    I got a aluminum jet boat that has a LS 6 liter and that thing hauls across the water everyone has been telling me I gotta put a turbo on it but they are the same ones that don't like to go 3/4 throttle in it so I don't know why they want me to put a turbo on it when they will be scared to ride in it anyway. But I have hit the water doing only 40 MPH across the water and that was almost enough to knock me out so I would not want to hit the water any faster because it will hurt even more then it did at 40 the good thing is I was on a tube being pulled when I hit the water but it hurt.

  • @sjrobertson7660
    @sjrobertson7660 3 года назад

    Roadkilled again.... Tom, you should build a boat, and the two of you could start a new series..... "Boatkill".
    Your already off to a good start with the ”pilot" episode.. I want MORE! 😁

  • @michaeldose2041
    @michaeldose2041 3 года назад +4

    If the jet boat ''pulled'' itself through the water and it would ''still go forward with the nozzle pointed straight up'' your ''neutral'' diverter wouldn't work. I think Finnegan needs to review Newtons third law of motion and ponder just exactly why they call it a ''jet'' boat.

    • @jsmcortina
      @jsmcortina 3 года назад +1

      Agreed. Fun video regardless.

    • @MF11283
      @MF11283 3 года назад +2

      🤣🤣🤣🤣 I watched this video a few days ago and came back to finish my post about steering that wasn't here anymore. By his theory a jet boat must have a steerable intake

    • @MF11283
      @MF11283 3 года назад

      Finnegans garage feel free to explain

  • @mikebas7325
    @mikebas7325 2 года назад

    Now this is a real jet boat, any more power and I don't think it will stay on top of the water lol.

  • @econrey
    @econrey 3 года назад +3

    Not there’s anything wrong with your current boat...there isn’t... it’s just slow, it sucks 🤣
    Finnegan is totally the friend that helps spend your 💵
    Sounds like your boat needs some Steve Morris love Tom!

  • @corey2012tool
    @corey2012tool 3 года назад +1

    hey fin i been running v drives for a long time and there is a system called the whirle away i see it used in both jet and v drives to help if the engine lockes up or if you let out of it it will keep everything spinning till its slows on its own it was designed in California

    • @CGT80
      @CGT80 3 года назад +1

      He has the large valve on top of the jet pump to basically do the same, from what I understand. It certainly is a good idea.

  • @dirtymuleracing5321
    @dirtymuleracing5321 3 года назад

    That boat is just sick, its off its chops, love it....

  • @zzach6146
    @zzach6146 3 года назад

    You could definitely tell tom was holding on extra tight!!!!

  • @BadLogan426
    @BadLogan426 3 года назад

    I`ve seen this episode five times and i love everytime,love you guys!

  • @stevengarrett9502
    @stevengarrett9502 3 года назад

    Great video Tom and its great to see experienced guys in the drag racing community help other drivers out when it comes to safety. Did your recent experience give you more of a push to help others understand the safety measures that needs to be in these cars?

  • @chrishaan5766
    @chrishaan5766 3 года назад

    I can spool my boat which has the “reverse” nozzle by finding the sweet spot in between full forward and reverse
    The boat will stay put until I hit forward and it goes

  • @bigbow62
    @bigbow62 3 года назад +2

    3 to 5 seconds is cool man.... but you gotta let that sweet ride eat....
    A wicked 10 second blast would sooo nice ! Get that suck-a ready & let's see some speeed ✌😎

    • @wolf16731
      @wolf16731 3 года назад +1

      He tried.. it runs out of water in the jet drive because it can't scavenge it fast enough.

  • @toddbrown4185
    @toddbrown4185 3 года назад

    I love drag cars and riding in boats on lakes, but this is something I would never want to ride in lol. That thing is next level scary in my opinion

  • @lulzballz5352
    @lulzballz5352 3 года назад

    all because the cleet video i've been sucked in all day. thanks tom.

  • @dirtydeanis4428
    @dirtydeanis4428 3 года назад

    Just found this channel…..friggn love it Tom Bailey is just an average hot rodder who does cool shit….keep it up

  • @stelitejet
    @stelitejet 3 года назад +1

    Mmmm a boat that pulls it self along🤔😳🙄🙄🙄 I've heard it all now! 🤣😂🤣😂

    • @blainemacdonald6929
      @blainemacdonald6929 3 года назад +2

      I like mike but that was definitely bs. Or it would still go forward with the stagging nozzle down

    • @JeepnNick
      @JeepnNick 3 года назад

      @@blainemacdonald6929 if you watch Mike's videos it does slowly move
      And technically it pulls water into the jet and pushes it out backside
      I build agricultural water pumps that are similar style immpellers n bowl just different intake and discharge

    • @CGT80
      @CGT80 3 года назад

      @@blainemacdonald6929 I had the same thought. While is does still move a little, the difference seems to be huge between having the staging nozzle up or down.......so, unless I'm missing something, the staging seems to bust the pull theory, at least when sitting still or moving at low speed. Perhaps it helps pull while at speed.

  • @aSinisterKiid
    @aSinisterKiid 3 года назад

    hahahahahaha hilarious intro moment. It's not often in life you get to make Tom Bailey a bit nervous, so this was fun to see. Finnegan is a blast

  • @alj2264
    @alj2264 3 года назад +3

    Tom is 😜scoping out your boat
    Finnigan 😜🤗 Tom is going to top you ...
    He can't wait to get back to the shop with Steve morris HA HA HA hilarious

    • @caseyj8313
      @caseyj8313 3 года назад

      Thats what he does best

  • @benricher9717
    @benricher9717 3 года назад

    Hell yea! when you guys come west give us all a heads up! we LIVE on the lower river (martinez/hiddenshores/fishers) would love to see you guys! best time is the summer or Power Tour!

  • @georgejosephhaigh7725
    @georgejosephhaigh7725 3 года назад +2

    I definitely would've had a lifejacket on , if something was to go wrong and hitting the water at that speed could knock someone out or worst but it is one beautiful motor & sounds BADASS 👍👍.
    😈☠👍✌✌

    • @CGT80
      @CGT80 3 года назад

      x2 It would have been a shame to have a minor crash and knocked out and end up dead vs. possibly living even with a standard life vest.

  • @samb198055
    @samb198055 3 года назад +1

    That's wild way to straighten your whiskers.

    • @sickthemag
      @sickthemag  3 года назад +1

      You can tell how fast we're going by what angle the facial hair is at 😂

  • @Deuce1550
    @Deuce1550 3 года назад

    Finnegan was bang on with "he might smile" on the full throttle passes

  • @adamloader9534
    @adamloader9534 3 года назад

    Finnegan converting people to a world of Drag Jet Boating

  • @michaelmoon6675
    @michaelmoon6675 3 года назад

    Looks like you have got it under control

  • @JakHazen
    @JakHazen 3 года назад +2

    no it's still pushing it against the water not pulling it. it pulls water in an pushes it out a smaller hole to create trust just like a jet engine the only difference is the jet engine compresses air and ignites it to produce the thrust and a jet pump squeezes the incompressible liquid through a smaller hole to achieve the same affect

  • @HotRodDave
    @HotRodDave 3 года назад

    Finnegan's boat is RAD

  • @agoodplumber
    @agoodplumber 3 года назад

    lol the bass when you hit the bow, haha klipsch made the china rattle

  • @simon.houseaccount4807
    @simon.houseaccount4807 3 года назад

    Nice boat set up

  • @daftrhetoric
    @daftrhetoric 3 года назад

    This is a wild Midwestern trip. Pilgrims on a rocket-ship.

  • @tompearson8199
    @tompearson8199 Год назад

    That’s a hell of a boat