My AWARD-WINNING Hal Kelly Wetback Hydroplane
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This is my Hal Kelly Wetback hydroplane. After many hours of restoration work on the boat and engine, I can now say that mine and my dad's hard work has paid off. We took part in the annual ACBS boat show in Muskoka, Ontario and we walked away with the Muskoka SeaFlea's FleaFest People's Choice award of 2015! Wait until they see what I'm bringing next year! Let's see if we can be the 1st repeat People's Choice recipient.
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@leselam1840 5 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Brings back memories! I had a 9'2" Swift back in the 70's. It had been raced in Florida in the 60's. Great fun! Thanks for the Video!
@a.c.1474 2 жыл бұрын
A really wonderful speed boat. It's got an ageless design and looks great today. It's amazing how you've only had to replace the bottom after all these years and it's obviously given you and your family years of quality payback for all your hard work. We'll done for winning the award.
@WiltshireTutorials 2 жыл бұрын
It really is a timeless design. I never get tired of the boat's design. We replaced a sponson as well as the bottom of the boat. I hit a piece of driftwood going near top speed and cracked it. Other than that, the boat has held up great for its age!
@theodoredugranrut8201 5 жыл бұрын
Good looking boat young man , my dad raced a 14 foot hydro back in the 1940 and 50s it was inboard Flathead. I love the way a hydro takes a corner. thanks
@WiltshireTutorials 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you like the boat!
@deepsea5107 2 жыл бұрын
A couple of buddies and I built one of these back in the mid '70s. We bought the plans from Popular Mechanics. We ended up powering it with a 3 cylinder Evinrude (60HP?) outboard we found at a yard sale. We stripped the outboard to make it as light as possible. Looked and sounded pretty "mean" without the cowling and airbox. LOL We removed the electric start and used a pull rope around the flywheel for starting. We lived not far from a boat "junkyard", so trial and error for what seemed to be the right propeller didn't break the bank. That thing was insanely fast. Wish we knew exactly how fast, though. Sad ending to the boat and one of my buds, though. As we lost interest in the boat, we ended up letting one of the builders keep it. He modded it even more, by buying an old Johnson 140 HP outboard and gaffing together an "inboard" mounting setup for it. He was killed in it during testing. I still wouldn't mind building another. An Elco electric outboard setup would certainly be different.
@charliebrown1828 2 жыл бұрын
My brother built that same style of hydroplane in the 70’s. I think the plans came from Popular Mechanics. Several people were building them. Some extended the sides past the engine to allow for better stability and larger engines. A blast to drive.
@blorph1 4 жыл бұрын
Now that is a nice video. Beautiful boat and amazing scenery and photography. Brings back memories of a hydro my cousin started and I finished with my Dad's help back in the 60's. Thank you for taking the time to make this video for us. Well done.
@WiltshireTutorials 4 жыл бұрын
No, thank you! I'm glad you like the boat and video. This boat was originally from around the early 70s. I can't remember the exact year without pulling out some paperwork.
@Mr91495osh 5 жыл бұрын
My brother talked me into buying one when I was 10. It was a fun boat to have. When my son was 10, I bought him one and an inflatable. This one is perfect.
@nighthxwks 8 жыл бұрын
It's so beautiful up there! & congrats!!
@WiltshireTutorials 8 жыл бұрын
+Nighthxwk x Yep! It's a 4 hour drive to get up there though :p. Thanks!
@v1-vr-rotatev2-vy_vx31 Жыл бұрын
Father an I in 1970 built a 10 foot 3 point hydroplane much like yours, all marine plywood, hardwood stringers,bronz nails and screws, marine resin glue, 6 oz layer of fiberglass on the outside, 20 horse Merc went 53 clocked MPH, drove it in Los Angeles Harbor, between some big waves. Oh and tied the lower engine unit down with rubber straps to keep the engine in the water as an Xtra boost of power and angle aluminum sponson extensions to smooth it out on a plane.
@WiltshireTutorials Жыл бұрын
It's always awesome to see stories like these for folks who had these boats back in the day. 53MPH is moving for 20HP! I'm still tweaking at the boat to squeeze more speed out of it.
@966396631 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing, such a nice job on the resto!!
@WiltshireTutorials 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, Robert! I'm glad you liked the boat!
@simonchu369 5 жыл бұрын
Well done! Thank you very much for making this video! I know that is not a easy job! 👍👍👍
@WiltshireTutorials 5 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the kind words Simon! Thanks for watching. Glad to hear you enjoyed the video!
@simonchu369 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Hal, have you ever think about to make it into a larger scale (multi-seaters) and still maintaining at the same speed ?
@WiltshireTutorials 5 жыл бұрын
Hal Kelly is actually the designer of the boat. It was made in the 50s. It's just the name of the boat. The whole idea of 3 point hydroplanes is speed, being lightweight and minimalism. These aren't made to have a seat in them.
@bobbyowen8716 5 жыл бұрын
Nice. My Dad and his brother raced hydros like that in the 50's. They ran modified mercury motors on fuel and castor oil.
@WiltshireTutorials 5 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't happen to have any photos of your dad and his brother's boats laying around would you? Would love to see photos of them!
@bobbyowen8716 5 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials I've got a couple. I will email them if you give me an address.
@bladder1010 6 жыл бұрын
That's a nice looking seaflea. Good job!
@WiltshireTutorials 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate the feedback!
@BeamerTheFox 6 жыл бұрын
such an awesome boat, don't let that thing go bro, way to special.
@WiltshireTutorials 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I've had a lot of people ask me if it was for sale. Always turn them down. I plan on keeping it for a LONG time
@f.lancepenman6672 4 жыл бұрын
I also had one back in the late 60's that I bought from a Marina I worked for in high school. It needed full restoration also. Great boat until a I hit a submerged 55 gallon drum in the Ohio river near Pittsburgh. Had great fun with it for a whole summer until its' demise. I had modified the Merc to have tuned expansion chambers! My ribs still hurt from when the boat stopped and I didnt. Nice job!
@WiltshireTutorials 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story with us, Bill! Glad to see you're still with us to tell the tale! I actually damaged the boat prior to this video by hitting a dead head that came off of someone's dock. But, it luckily only cracked one of the sponsons and I was able to repair the boat to it's current state that you saw in the video!
@LatinDanceVideos 2 жыл бұрын
Idk much about engine tuning. Is this tuning the manifold inlet and outlets for smoother transitions, surface finish and Volume matching to high precision?
@timbarnett3898 Жыл бұрын
We built boat like this in High School in 60s. Great fun! We were build cross bows too until principal cut mine up on ban saw!
@WiltshireTutorials Жыл бұрын
My father built his original boat in high school as well! Ironically, I got into trouble in highschool making the exact same thing 😅
@timbarnett3898 Жыл бұрын
My dad liked salmon fishing below Willamette River falls. He an I built several identical boats for his milkman friends. First fishing hole below falls is called "black point" (cable across river marks boundary too falls) second salmon hole down from black point is "milkman hole" after my father an friends too this day!
@TheWirelessGod 8 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, looks like lots of fun :)
@WiltshireTutorials 8 жыл бұрын
+TheWirelessGod Thank man! Yep. It is a lot of fun to drive!
@briannotafan3368 4 жыл бұрын
i built one from plans i changed it to a inboard with a rotax 440 snowmobile engine having a lathe in our basement helped alot for driveline
@TheCornstalker 3 жыл бұрын
Wear can a guy get a set of plans any help be great 👍
@mercman2.5 4 жыл бұрын
Love to see old Merc's coming back to life!! Doing an XR6 2.5 now myself. How fast?? 60?
@WiltshireTutorials 4 жыл бұрын
This boat is a little heavy due to the amount of fibreglass I used to restore the boat, the battery for the electric start and all the safety equipment to make the boat legal. It tops out at about 48 MPH. I could make it run a little faster (maybe 55 MPH) without the battery and 3 gallon fuel tank. However, I like the electric start. Trying to pull over a high compression 20HP by hand is not easy and the amount of fuel is nice to go on longer joy rides. If I want speed, I just use my other hydroplane 'Fly'N Eagle'. You can find the video for that boat here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mMd_ft2B09_UoYE.html
@SWhite-hp5xq 7 жыл бұрын
What kind of speeds do you think your able to reach? Can you add trim to this old motor to stop the porpoising at certain speeds and give it more stability? Or did you just have to set it for full noise? Nice boat too.. Good to see these are still getting around.
@mercman2.5 4 жыл бұрын
trim is available
@briannotafan3368 4 жыл бұрын
i got a miss Budweiser r/c wood kit and enlarged plans to a 12' beam a grand worth of mahogany & marine ply wood inboard 440 had a ball + had it custom painted
@michaeldobyns3420 7 жыл бұрын
Cool boat! What type of video camera? Very good quality. Must agree, the "music" of the motor and water would be more enjoyable for many of us.
@WiltshireTutorials 7 жыл бұрын
+Michael Dobyns This was shot with Go Pro Hero 4 Black Edition and a Go Pro Hero 3+. I made this video for myself and decided to share it. At the end of the day, I like the music I put with the video and I don't care what people think of my taste in music.
@DapperGeo 8 жыл бұрын
Awesome video.
@WiltshireTutorials 8 жыл бұрын
+Dapper Geo Thank you!
@jenniferroberts8448 8 жыл бұрын
That boat is so cool
@WiltshireTutorials 8 жыл бұрын
+Jennifer Roberts Thanks! Took a while to figure out the design for the paint and so on!
@williamgallinger5445 7 жыл бұрын
Very nice boat! My brother had one just like it and we ran it on the Rideau river between Black Rapids and Mooney's bay. I suggest you get in the habit of wearing a helmet..... things can go very bad very quickly in one of those boats! Also, install an auto bailer. one day you will need it! Have fun!
@WiltshireTutorials 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I've always wanted to take one of my boats on the Rideau. I prefer not to wear a helmet in this boat because it is very stable and can take on waves pretty well actually. An auto bailer would weigh the boat down, which is something I'd like to avoid. I've never been swamped because not many people have a boat larger than 20'
@therealsob3785 8 жыл бұрын
awesome job restoring that boat I recently found one beside a bin about to go to the dump and had to bring it home and was going to restore it but it was to far gone so im using as a template I've built a whole new frame and about to start to do the skin I can't wait to finish it and I will post it when I'm done . can you tell me what motor you used I'm not shur how many HP I should use mine is going to a 10 footer and is it a short shaft ? thanks and hope to hear from ya soon
@WiltshireTutorials 8 жыл бұрын
That's too bad that the boat was too far gone! Glad to hear that you are building one though! I used a Merc 200, which is 20HP and yes, it was a short shaft. I don't recommend long shaft or 4 strokes at all for these boats.
@brianjensen5200 7 жыл бұрын
Wiltshire Tutorials why not four-stroke? too heavy?
@WiltshireTutorials 7 жыл бұрын
Yes. WAYYYY too heavy!
@davidjessee7701 6 жыл бұрын
Set down in the boat. Install a hot foot . And power trim .. if you could trim up ? Wow!!
@WiltshireTutorials 6 жыл бұрын
+David Jessee the whole idea of these boats are to be light and inexpensive. Installing a hot foot would be slightly dangerous because it would have to go under the deck of the boat and I could get stuck under there if I flip the boat. Again, adding a power trim would add more weight.
@Merkuleeez Жыл бұрын
Beauty Kenneth...Cheers from NorthBay
@WiltshireTutorials Жыл бұрын
Glad you like the Wetback too, Chris!
@MichaelSmith-jv7zm 26 күн бұрын
Trying to buy my granddaughter one of these rite now. Only powersports thing she don't have, yet, the one I'm looking at had a 10hp and I'm planning on putting a 1940's 5.4hp Evinrude on it
@WiltshireTutorials 24 күн бұрын
That's an awesome thing to do for your grand daughter. For the Hal Kelly Wetback. I wouldn't recommend anything smaller than 15HP. It will be difficult for the boat to plane with anything less. I would also recommend the Glen-L Tiny Titan over the Wetback for a beginner's build. The Tiny Titan is 2' short and I used to run a 6HP Johnson on mine with no issues back in the day.
@MichaelSmith-jv7zm 24 күн бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorialsI sent you the link but KZfaq deleted it. I think it might be a tiny Titan.
@WiltshireTutorials 24 күн бұрын
@@MichaelSmith-jv7zm I have links disabled on my channel to avoid people linking inappropriate or malicious things. I just have to approve the link, I'll take a look at it!
@WiltshireTutorials 24 күн бұрын
Hmmm, I don't see the link at all in my held for review area. Was it a video or a link elsewhere?
@MichaelSmith-jv7zm 23 күн бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorialsFacebook Marketplace , miniature hydroplane in Carmel Maine, if you look it up it's the red and white one. I think it's a good deal, going to look at it Thursday or Friday.
@seanjmichel 4 жыл бұрын
Currently building the hal kelly ben hur. Have a modified 78 merc 70 3 cyl that will be going on. Where did you get your prop?
@WiltshireTutorials 4 жыл бұрын
Nice! That outta fly! I sourced my prop from eBay actually. Brand new quicksilver prop in the box from 1979!
@Mawshire 7 жыл бұрын
nice paint job
@WiltshireTutorials 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. My dad and I designed and painted the boat.
@briannotafan3368 4 жыл бұрын
i built something similar i brushed on epoxy on every inch as i was building it
@t.j2881 2 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the marine grade mahogany? 3/16? I'm planning on trying to build a minimost xl this summer, just like to get an idea of what is used to sheeg the boat and where I could find materials in Ontario
@WiltshireTutorials 2 жыл бұрын
You can find it at some lumber yards that carry exotic woods. It took a bit for me find it too.
@deanfulford69 6 жыл бұрын
Nice boat all you need is a Evinrude
@WiltshireTutorials 6 жыл бұрын
I'm a Merc kind of guy. Up to the mid 2000s. After that, Mercury has really dropped the ball.
@moviemakerkeith 7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful hydro you have! Nice job. I built a Clark Craft TU-9 tunnel hull in high school and currently run it with the same model motor you have. Mine is a 1968 Mercury 200 20 hp. Looks like yours is a later model year. What prop do you use? I can't find an 8 spline race prop that will fit that motor so I'm limited to the 11 pitch 2 blade or 9 pitch 3 blade. With the 11 pitch it will max out the motor rpm at 31.2 mph. That same motor and prop can push your aluminum boat to the same speed (31.2 not 50) so obviously a higher pitch prop ia necessary. The 200 is a very underrated engine in my opinion.
@WiltshireTutorials 7 жыл бұрын
+Keith Mine is a 1976 Mercury 200 20 HP engine. Off hand, I cannot remember what prop I used on the engine. All I can tell at the moment is that it is a 2 blade prop, not 3.
@moviemakerkeith 7 жыл бұрын
Wiltshire Tutorials if you are able to get information on which prop it is (make and model number) and the pitch I'd be forever grateful. A high performance prop is very much what I need for my boat. It seems to me like an 8 spline high performance prop for that motor doesn't exist but I guess I am wrong
@WiltshireTutorials 7 жыл бұрын
I'll be able to check this weekend. I currently don't have the boat at my house, so I can't immediately check.
@maxlatimer6041 4 жыл бұрын
cant help but notice that the turn fin has been removed did you do that during the project?
@WiltshireTutorials 4 жыл бұрын
It as temporarily removed to fibreglass that area. It was out back on afterwards
@ricktowle4874 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice hydoplane
@WiltshireTutorials 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick! I'm glad you like it!
@senjo31 Ай бұрын
Wish you had drone footage. Nice video
@WiltshireTutorials Ай бұрын
Thank you! This video was many years ago when drones just became a thing. My brother is a drone pilot now, so next video!
@Crazystuffyousee 7 жыл бұрын
Very cool little boat. Had one decades ago but never got it in the water. Nice video too. But next time, no music (as it gets real annoying) and do more shots of you videoed from another boat.
@WiltshireTutorials 7 жыл бұрын
+Crazystuffyousee Thank you. I prefer that type of music and I thought it went well with the video, but not everyone has the same taste in music. I would have loved to have a few better angles. Unfortunately, I forgot my other camera with my zoom lens at home when I shot this. It was the end of the year and I was closing up my cottage when I shot this video. It was also my last run of the year with the boat. So, I ended up just using my Go Pros I had on hand. I may do another video on it in the future. But, it'll be much better next time around.
@chezleymcdonald2481 7 жыл бұрын
Speed??
@WiltshireTutorials 7 жыл бұрын
50 MPH is the fastest I've gotten the boat to go. I could probably make it go a little faster by using a smaller gas tank, remove the battery for the electric start and by using a quickie lower unit, but I like the setup the way it is now.
@Cynocehali 5 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Barrie, you would've had my vote! Good song.
@WiltshireTutorials 5 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that Eric! I'll be passing through Barrie this weekend on my way to FleaFest in Muskoka
@leshudson3627 2 жыл бұрын
I have a similar craft outfitted with a new Tohatsu 20hp. Can you recommend a prop size and pitch ?
@WiltshireTutorials 2 жыл бұрын
Is the Tohatsu a 2 or 4 stroke? It makes a big difference for these boats. 4-strokes are usually too heavy for them. Can't remember the prop size or pitch off the top of my head, so I'll get back to you on that once I take a look.
@leshudson3627 2 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials It's a 2021 4 stroke. The new one is only 95 lbs. and fuel injected.
@WiltshireTutorials 2 жыл бұрын
If it is as light as you say, then it should be okay to use!
@TechnikMeister2 7 жыл бұрын
How fast does it go, and what horsepower is the Merc?
@WiltshireTutorials 7 жыл бұрын
+Stephen A if the conditions are right, 50mph. On average about 47-48mph. That is a 1976 Merc 200 (20HP)
@danpoe3752 4 жыл бұрын
Does any of those who complained about music know how to use volume knob
@jelly1789 7 жыл бұрын
same motor ive got here, what prop was on that?
@WiltshireTutorials 7 жыл бұрын
+Jesse Don't remember the pitch off hand. But it's a Two blade prop
@dennisberry2699 6 жыл бұрын
Dont you always want to hit it in the no wake zone lol
@Killjoy0329 5 жыл бұрын
If you attach wings to it will it fly?
@WiltshireTutorials 5 жыл бұрын
Might need some red bull for that :o
@dantevleonardo 6 жыл бұрын
sounds like a stupid question... but whats this type of boat called
@dantevleonardo 6 жыл бұрын
thanks i'm looking into building one this summer
@scoobystavoren2868 6 жыл бұрын
Can you reupload the video without the music? Please??.
@WiltshireTutorials 6 жыл бұрын
+Scooby Stavoren It's been a few years. I'm not sure if I have the original footage anymore
@scottsmith7405 6 жыл бұрын
you really should install a deadmans throttle !
@WiltshireTutorials 6 жыл бұрын
+scott smith I could. But I like having the gearcase and I want to keep the engine original.
@scottsmith7405 6 жыл бұрын
Wiltshire Tutorials okay then a kill switch lanyarded to your life jacket like in bass boats. Be safe
@WiltshireTutorials 6 жыл бұрын
It has that now. No need to worry
@leshudson3627 4 жыл бұрын
I'm half done building a 1/3 scale Pay n Pak style pickle fork. I want to use it recreational and not race. It's 10 ft long like yours. My question is about the turn fin. I want to turn left and right. How is your's at turning right ?
@WiltshireTutorials 4 жыл бұрын
These boats are really only made to turn left. Turning right isn't so great. You either have to slow down quite a bit or lean to the right to use your body weight.
@leshudson3627 4 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials What about using a keel in the center and no turn fin ? I'm not concerned with racing around the turns.
@leshudson3627 4 жыл бұрын
Also can you recommend a motor ?
@WiltshireTutorials 4 жыл бұрын
You could put some sort of fin or keel on the bottom. Just keep in mind that if you're on plane that fin or keel has to be touching the water at least a little bit. The turning fin doesn't make right hand turns too bad.
@WiltshireTutorials 4 жыл бұрын
I would recommend about a 15HP 2 Stroke short shaft engine. I recommend staying away from 4 stroke engines due to their weight.
@zacharytersak1440 6 жыл бұрын
Anyone know where to get plans for this?
@hadleymanmusic 5 ай бұрын
Pop mechanics but you better study those, " drawings " cause that man drew that up under the pretense yiu know how to build boats
@WiltshireTutorials 5 ай бұрын
You can also find them for free at www.MuskokaSeaFlea.ca Very helpful website for beginners!
@lawrence1md 8 ай бұрын
What is the length of this boat?
@WiltshireTutorials 8 ай бұрын
9' 10"
@lawrence1md 8 ай бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials sweet! I’m looking at building one over the winter.
@WiltshireTutorials 8 ай бұрын
@@lawrence1md Awesome! Good luck with your build. Would love to see some photos of it. Also, be sure to visit www.muskokaseaflea.ca if you need some help!
@turdferguson74 3 жыл бұрын
Could never figure out the kneeling thing in these
@WiltshireTutorials 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty much you kneel like you're using a kneeboard. I prefer to sit on a cushion these days. When I was younger I would kneel
@MudMotorsMax Жыл бұрын
They porpoise a lot for sure but it's a beautiful boat
@WiltshireTutorials Жыл бұрын
Unbeknownst to me, I had a crack in one of the sponsons and it was taking in water causing the boat to flop a little during the filming of this video. It has since been repaired and it doesn't flop about anymore.
@MudMotorsMax Жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials dang yeah that wont help with stability. I really like the framing design
@WiltshireTutorials Жыл бұрын
@@MudMotorsMax there's something about that old vintage look that never gets old to me!
@MudMotorsMax Жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials it's a timeless design you could fool lots of people if you told them it's new
@judgemally5034 7 жыл бұрын
where was this filmed??
@WiltshireTutorials 7 жыл бұрын
At my cottage. I prefer to keep the lake's name private for personal protection. I hope you understand.
@BRHHH-mj3po 6 жыл бұрын
Looks like its reg. in Ontario Canadia.
@harrismedia7532 5 жыл бұрын
How much HP does she have?
@WiltshireTutorials 5 жыл бұрын
1976 Mercury 20HP
@seanjmichel 4 жыл бұрын
Hey are you running any trim or tuck?
@WiltshireTutorials 4 жыл бұрын
Yes. I don't want to trim it any more. It gets less waterflow the more I trim it. Spent a long time finding all the parts to restore that 1976 Merc 20. I don't want to hurt it by trying to gain a few more MPH
@seanjmichel 4 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials check out the one I just built, it's a ben hur. I got the plans from clarkcraft. Running a frankenmerc but put a low water pickup on it. Going through setup right now, going to try a little trim next run.
@seanjmichel 4 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLiZmZx6l5-xdGw.html
@WiltshireTutorials 4 жыл бұрын
@@seanjmichel It's a good looking boat, Sean! Well done on the construction of the boat. That 70HP Merc should fly. What kind of prop and pitch are you running?
@seanjmichel 4 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials currently running a ron hill 23 pitch cleaver. Motor is still revving high so I am shipping it back and they are sending out a 13 spline 26 pitch cleaver. It is fast.
@stephenpersic9474 2 жыл бұрын
So these are speedboats for racing How fast do they top out
@WiltshireTutorials 2 жыл бұрын
That depends on few factors. How big of an engine you're hanging on the back, the pitch of the prop, engine height and the weight of the driver. I can get mine to top out at 50MPH
@stephenpersic9474 2 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials that's really great , 50mph on water is so fast, Great video , nice job putting her together
@WiltshireTutorials 2 жыл бұрын
When you're that low to the water is feels much faster than 50MPH! I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching
@stephenpersic9474 2 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials you're able accomplish and do the things I always dream about , that boat is a collectors item I would like to build the same boat only make it larger , like a four seater , mabey get a good 150 hp V6 outboard on it , I'm thinking 20 feet , it could be done so nice
@WiltshireTutorials 2 жыл бұрын
Trying to keep this era of boats alive! The restoration was one of the most frustrating things I've done. But, it was worth it in the end! If you're going to attempt to make a 3-point hydroplane of that scale, you'll probably want to make it out of fibreglass and not wood. The upkeep on a wooden boat of that scale is massive and fibreglass would be much stronger structurally.
@robertcolvin5045 5 жыл бұрын
Motor is way to low in the water it has to come up at least 4 inches and a surfacing prop like a three blade cleaver and then you will get some decent speed because right now you are just dragging a big old lower unit through the water.
@nomajhondeere3324 4 жыл бұрын
What size motor?
@WiltshireTutorials 4 жыл бұрын
1976 Mercury 20HP w/ Electric Start
@outboardfixer Жыл бұрын
What in heck keeps them from flipping over backwards......I would think the least bit of lift and over you go.
@WiltshireTutorials Жыл бұрын
It's mostly the design of the 3-point hydroplane and how it works. A 3-point hydroplane rides on the back tips of sponsons and the back of the boat. It mostly allows for air to slipstream on through. However, it does trap a pocket of air in between the sponsons to allow the boat to ride on an air pocket. Less boat in the water, means less drag. Allowing the boat to go faster. I believe the length of the bow has a hand in keeping the boat stable. The rigging and set-up is also important to the stability of the boat. If you add too much tilt and height to the engine, it will throw off the stability of the boat design. Putting a lot of weight in the back of the boat will also cause the nose to rise higher. Increasing the risk of blow-over. From personal experience, I've found the Hal Kelly boat designs to be really stable. Both the Wetback and the Jupiter are a really nice ride. My favourite is the Hal Kelly Jupiter. There's something about the ride of that boat design in particular that I really like,
@outboardfixer Жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials Absolutely stunning to watch that little rig with that kind of motor on it.
@scoobystavoren2868 6 жыл бұрын
BTW Its a very nice video.Sorry that i complain about the (music)
@WiltshireTutorials 6 жыл бұрын
+Scooby Stavoren No worries. I take criticism in stride. I realize not everyone likes the same music as I do and won't enjoy the video because of that
@lumberdog198 11 ай бұрын
what lake? is that six mile lake?
@WiltshireTutorials 11 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, I keep that information private. To partially answer your question, it is not Six Mile Lake. It's actually longer than that.
@lumberdog198 10 ай бұрын
Thats ok my brother just picked up a hydrostream voodo after he sold the motor he basically got the trailer and boat for free putting a 70 evenrude on it after he ports it and rebuilds it might be to scary..@@WiltshireTutorials
@WiltshireTutorials 10 ай бұрын
@@lumberdog198 He should be alright with a 70HP on a Voodoo. My father owns a Hydrostream Valero with a 200HP. He's had it going 96MPH. I can only get it up to 88MPH before it talks back nasty to me. Haven't mastered it yet, unlike my father! Just use the ol' noodle when driving and don't overdo it with the throttle!
@behradnasirimusic 3 жыл бұрын
Your motor hp ?
@WiltshireTutorials 3 жыл бұрын
1976 Mercury Hurricane 200 (20HP) Electric Start.
@Steve-on1bn 7 жыл бұрын
Most of these comments are just jealous talkers. You don't need oil temp on a outboard this small. It's not about if you can beat a wet bike/jet ski (just another snowmobile style ride, boring), or how fast you can go. If you want to ride a jet ski go do it then and stop bitching about another boat. It's about building your own boat and the accomplishment and feeling of doing it yourself. I too built a 10' tunnel mite from GL boat designs and it has a 25hp on it. It goes about 40 and on a ten foot piece of plywood 6" off the ground that's plenty fast. That way you can let some friends drive it without worrying about them killing themselves on it, and of course suing (that seems to be the theme in America lately) you. Your's seems to hop a lot until it gets planned out, why is that? This is obviously a flat bottom too correct? What hp is that motor?
@WiltshireTutorials 7 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the kind words, Steve. It is a flat bottom with 2 sponsons. As for the flopping, I have the boat setup to level out and have a smooth ride when I have the throttle full out. Lastly, for the engine, it is a 1976 Mercury 20HP Electric Start.
@tacklejunki5011 6 жыл бұрын
Why does every body with a camera think music makes the video better. It usually doesnt. Whats wrong with experiencing the sounds of the moment?
@WiltshireTutorials 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Dean, I personally like the song and I thought it went along with the video. I originally made this video for myself as kind of a keep sake for the future when I'm older, but I decided to share it with people (which is why I have the intro at the beginning). Obviously, everyone has different tastes and opinions on music. However, I ask that you respect my tastes in music, as I respect your's. I appreciate the constructive criticism and I will take it in stride and consideration for the next video that I do.
@robbieschlerf8998 2 жыл бұрын
I run a YAMOTO 302 in my kneeler
@WiltshireTutorials 2 жыл бұрын
33HP beast on the back. Always wanted to get my hands on one!
@davidwhite2029 6 жыл бұрын
That boat will run close to 60 mph with a MK20H My friend had one and I bought his KG7H when he got his 20H I had a Hal Kelly roundabout DRY RUN and went 48 mph with it. All you guys who want a seat need to look at some old racing videos This boat is not for you. I will try to find a link to the plans. This summer I am going to build a 16 ft 50s Switzer craft big enough for us old fat guys to sit down,HAHA
@WiltshireTutorials 6 жыл бұрын
I can get the boat to do 50MPH in the right conditions. It has a 1976 Merc 20HP. Could get it to go faster with a quckie lower unit, taking the battery out that is used for the electric start and by using a lighter fuel tank.
@K2SKIER112 6 жыл бұрын
50mph, LMFAO, lucky if you got over 40
@paulvallas5366 5 жыл бұрын
I too had a 3 point hydroplane built from popular mechanics plans. It only went 42 mph with a mark 20 hurricane but it was the fastest boat on Mill Lake in Parry Sound. It had 14x21 gears in the lower unit and a solid brass prop with a shearpin" which failed regularly". I was finally dethroned when evinrude came out with a 90 hp motor on a fairly small boat . My brothers and I regularly took it to the races in Bala back in the late 60's but never won anything, we were always beaten by the Konigs. Absolutely the most fun you can have for the buck, the boat fell into disrepair over the years but still have the motor and deadmans throttle in the basement. After seeing these videos it may inspire me to build another one for a last blast, I'm 65 and would love to drive one one more time.
@ces308 4 жыл бұрын
Nice boat ! Goes like heck !! lol A friend of mine and I built a Mini Most last spring and she'll do 24 mph gps with a 9.8 Mercury. This coming spring we are going to build a Clack Craft Racer 9 3 point hydro and hoping to put a 20 hp merc. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pJ-qndJi2au7f2g.html
@bryanc9420 4 жыл бұрын
Are you kneeling cause there is no way in hell I can kneel that long with a bad knee
@WiltshireTutorials 4 жыл бұрын
Yes I am. However you probably could put a cushion or seat of some kind in it.
@Flaaaaanders 6 жыл бұрын
Your boat is raysis
@WiltshireTutorials 6 жыл бұрын
Racist* Also, that is the original name of the boat. That is the name this design was given by Hal Kelly
@ricklee9473 3 жыл бұрын
That music , -- or whatever that is, jeez!
@WiltshireTutorials 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is music and yes it is my preferred genre of music. I'm sure your parents hated your tastes in music when you were my age too. A new generation comes with different tastes in music. Also, there's always the mute button, if you don't like my music choice.
@outlawflyer7868 7 жыл бұрын
Nice boat but ya, damn music just drove me nuts. I had to mute through out the entire video. why isn't there a seat? you on your knees the entire time?
@WiltshireTutorials 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I prefer that type of music and to each is there own. There isn't a seat because of safety. If I flip the boat and I have my legs under the nose of the boat , I might not be able to get out. I sit on a cushion. I don't kneel in this boat.
@lesterclaypool1 4 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials im sorry i culdnt take the music either ,,, i know every body has their choice and mine is to not watch because of the music ,, and thats a drag ,, by the way every body in my house felt the same way ,, so some of us watched with out volume ,, its just so repetitive could you on the next video at very least us two songs ? or nothing at all ? please , i cant sub because of it ,,, sorry just the way our house feels , two songs might be at very least a change ,,, like almost 20 minutes of the same song really ? really ? and im a musician
@WiltshireTutorials 4 жыл бұрын
No offense to you, but I don't care what any one think in your house. It's as if you're trying to use your siblings opinion against me. You can sub or not, that's up to you. Obviously, you don't understand the struggle to find good royalty free music either.
@lesterclaypool1 4 жыл бұрын
@@WiltshireTutorials oh no i understand well the struggle to find good non afiliated music ,,, most of my comment was tongue in cheek i care much about music in your video but truly a switch might good for a cchange ,,, there was ome thing about the boat i wamted tp ask but cant remember any ways good job on the boat ,,, oh and not my siblings they are old and gone ,,, any ways hope to see you out on a lake i hope be safe and have fun ,,, talk later
@mrbruce5666 4 жыл бұрын
Is that music designed to torture ? ?
@WiltshireTutorials 4 жыл бұрын
Ok boomer
@jamespalmer5407 7 жыл бұрын
No speedo? Oil? Temp? WTF?
@WiltshireTutorials 7 жыл бұрын
I decided to keep the boat the way it was built back in 1978. That is why there is no speedo on it. I like to use my phone and GPS as a speedo. As for oil, you do realise that this is a 20HP outboard engine that requires the gas to be premixed with oil, right? There is no need for an oil pressure or oil temp gauge. Lastly, for temperature, I run the engine within factory recommended RPM, I replace the impeller every 2 years and the engine isn't trimmed to a point where it affects water PSI. With that said, there is no problem with engine temperature.
@palerider55 8 жыл бұрын
Damn, no back rest and you have to kneel? Screw that...
@nickvledder 7 жыл бұрын
Speed and comfort don't co-exist, my friend!
@nootnootbitch2260 7 жыл бұрын
Nick Vledder actually they do
@ryanbotkin5150 7 жыл бұрын
it's all in the design
@WiltshireTutorials 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jack! I had a great time restoring the boat with my Dad! Would be great to hear about your racing experience! I'm thinking of racing sometime next year.
@richardscott1397 6 жыл бұрын
Why is this music on so many videos? Dee deet da da dee deet da da da, Aaaaaagh!
@WiltshireTutorials 6 жыл бұрын
I made the video for myself to look back on. I also added the music that *I* enjoy. I don't care what others think of my musical preference. Don't like it, mute the video or don't watch. Simple.
@kimblewt 7 жыл бұрын
You've heard of dumbing down, well this musac is the theme tune.I enjoyed what I saw of your video but had to stop it because of the computer generated crap noise,
@WiltshireTutorials 7 жыл бұрын
+kimblewt I disagree. I personally enjoy this genre of music. Even if it is computer generated, you still have to be able to play an instrument and know music notes to create electronic music
@kimblewt 7 жыл бұрын
A computer programed with formula and parameters will produce thousands of these mindless tunes. No instruments no players no music.
@WiltshireTutorials 7 жыл бұрын
Have you ever heard of a MIDI keyboard? Most electronic artists play multiple instruments. A few examples would be Deadmau5, Martin Garrix and Pierce Fulton. Deadmau5 can play the piano quite well and uses that skill in his music. As for Martin Garrix, he can play guitar and piano. He too uses those instruments in his music. Pierce Fulton? He plays the guitar and mixes it with a lot of his music. Here's a video of Pierce: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sNF9pMSZxK2wmHk.html Here's a video of Deadmau5 playing piano: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qpibdMqpz9qveH0.html Here's a video of Martin on Jimmy Fallon (not that great of quality, but proves my point): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a6t3gNWZu5rWiqs.html
@kimblewt 7 жыл бұрын
Hi , do you need to play an instrument for electronic music ? I think most any sound is there for sampling, and the formula for structure of a melody perhaps with rhythm and complementary highlights can be a program . So you got it from "Nocopyrightsounds", how does that work ?
@dansmith3275 6 жыл бұрын
Would of been a cool video without the music
@WiltshireTutorials 6 жыл бұрын
+Dan Smith I disagree. But everyone is entitled to their opinion.
@dansmith3275 6 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@briannotafan3368 4 жыл бұрын
cut the goofy music i wanna hear it run
@WiltshireTutorials 4 жыл бұрын
No. I'll use whatever music I prefer. I don't insult your taste in music, so don't insult mine.
@claw4573 6 жыл бұрын
STOP THE MUSIC..!
@WiltshireTutorials 6 жыл бұрын
Use the mute button.
@scoobystavoren2868 6 жыл бұрын
This (music) made me stop the video ..
@WiltshireTutorials 6 жыл бұрын
Scooby Stavoren Sorry to hear that. I was just using the music I enjoy. There's always the mute button ;)
@scoobystavoren2868 6 жыл бұрын
Really? Mute?.. I want to hear the engine and the wind in (your) ears. Greetings from Amsterdam..
@scoobystavoren2868 6 жыл бұрын
PS I own a fast speedboat here in Amsterdam.Really if you ever come to Amsterdam i will take you for a trip..
@Flaaaaanders 6 жыл бұрын
Boat is racist? Haha
@WiltshireTutorials 6 жыл бұрын
Yes, unfortunately that is the boat model name. Which obviously isn't acceptable today. But, it is what it is.
@scoobystavoren2868 6 жыл бұрын
OH GOD,Why this Terrible (music)...
@oxyrisin 6 жыл бұрын
Ugh music is horrible. The ppl who watch these sorts of vids wanna just hear the engine and other related sounds happening in the moment. Really sweet job on restoring the boat tho.
@WiltshireTutorials 6 жыл бұрын
I personally made this video for myself. I do not care what people think of the music.
@JAMaxeRestoration 5 жыл бұрын
Great looking boat, awful music and to much on board video and no video showing the full boat running. Watch about 2 minutes of this video and you've seen everything this 19 minute video has to offer.
@WiltshireTutorials 5 жыл бұрын
I added music that I personally enjoy. Also, not easy to find royalty free music that I enjoy. The video is more of a keepsake for myself in the future. I just decided to share it online. The introduction was a complete after thought.
@fourfortyroadrunner6701 3 жыл бұрын
NEVER EVER put distracing, annoying, and uneeded "music" in car/ boat/ plane/ machinery videos!!!
@WiltshireTutorials 3 жыл бұрын
It is music, whether you like it or not. I'm sure your parents said the same thing about your musical preference. I'll make my videos the way I like. Thank you.
@andrewerickson7962 7 жыл бұрын
terrible name for a really awesome boat
@WiltshireTutorials 7 жыл бұрын
+Andrew Erickson yes. Unfortunately, the name of the boat model is not appropriate for today's world. I wish it were named something else, but there it is.
@davidhenderson4759 7 жыл бұрын
Wiltshire Tutorials haters,haters, and haters.
@davidhenderson4759 7 жыл бұрын
Wiltshire Tutorials you have haters.
@WiltshireTutorials 7 жыл бұрын
Any one who is remotely successful has haters. Most haters are just jealous!
@grantryan9591 6 жыл бұрын
Hate that f.... Music
@WiltshireTutorials 6 жыл бұрын
Good for you. That's your opinion. I personally like it.
@canyonhaverfield2201 2 жыл бұрын
Capitol B, for hugely boring...floating upon ones back on that lake would be the deal...go-cart straight-line boat run- huge yawn...equally so for monotonous music. Sweet boat yet dull story
@WiltshireTutorials 2 жыл бұрын
If you don't like fast boats, then why are you here exactly?
@davidjessee7701 6 жыл бұрын
I was enjoying the video till you put in the music. Really?? Is this everyone go too song on KZfaq?? Everyone hates this song... Let me ask you one question and be honest... Is this the song that you would listen in your car?. Or on your mp3? Do you dance to it?? Does it touch you? Would you play it on a date?? Probably not!! Why not put music that you love? Genre doesn't matter.. but this tune is worn out! Overplayed!! And stop it!!!
@WiltshireTutorials 6 жыл бұрын
It's a go-to song because it is royalty free, Plus, I really enjoy this song. Hence why I used it. Fun fact; it is in my car, it is on my phone and I do dance to it on occasion. There is always something call the mute button. Try it sometime. I heard it's magical.
@user-tz2xk4cz5z 4 жыл бұрын
Thumbs Down! Ask me why.
@WiltshireTutorials 4 жыл бұрын
Nah, I'm good.
@user-tz2xk4cz5z 4 жыл бұрын
Smart decision. .. 😑
@linbackerslbc1894 8 жыл бұрын
Well I think you should rename your video series to things I am able to do and showcase because my dad makes more than the average person lol
@WiltshireTutorials 8 жыл бұрын
+shane marett First of all, rude. Second of all, I'm an industrial woodworker. So, your statement is invalid. Just because I didn't show pictures of myself working, doesn't mean my father did all the work.
@plane_guy6051 2 жыл бұрын
too bad you added the annoying music. The sound of being in the boat and the scenery is all I would have wanted. I ended up just not watching it because I found it too irritating.
@WiltshireTutorials 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that. Unfortunately, I add the music that I personally like.
@toddturney2251 5 ай бұрын
Hey bro I like your boat but I had to stop watching the video because that gay ass music was driving me crazy
@WiltshireTutorials 5 ай бұрын
Excellent attitude you have there... I like what I like. Don't like it, don't watch. There's always the mute button as well. I bet your parents didn't like your music either when you were growing up.
@davidmoon529 7 жыл бұрын
35 40 mph tops face it obsolete,any basic jet ski will waste it and you don't have to ride on your knees ouch
@WiltshireTutorials 7 жыл бұрын
Goes 50MPH. It's vintage and a lot cheaper than a jet ski. Plus, I sit in this boat. I don't kneel
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