Frisky Flat Bottoms! 

Thank you!

Oh man! Hang in there! It’ll be boating season before we know it! 🤙🏼

@@FastLoudPhotographyI own a 77 COLE TR-1 V-DRIVE BUILT BY JIM COLE FOR 2 BROTHERS from that area...ORIG BLACK GELCOAT... 611hp BBC...I pull pro skiers show it at car shows...freak out fish boats...hang with jet ski crowd...love my vintage dragboat...even cruise with water shariff...not many of these up here...JUST IN TIME was name on boat in'77 then went to AZ and WI now MN...I will try to get to your area maybe... keep up the GREAT VIDS THANKS....

That’s awesome! Thanks!

I love that idea, and your reason for it! Thanks for watching!

P.S. I would definitely be a customer! 😀🤙🏼

@@FastLoudPhotography wouldn't it be cool, have like piston shaped bar stools and boat bucket seat bar stools, have food and drinks named after engine parts, have cool shirts for sale, like " I got blown at gear heads" . You should keep posting jet boat videos, they are awesome.

@@davidhughes2960 Ha! I love it! Yeah, I've been slacking on the videos. I've been preparing to come back strong with lots of new content I've been shooting. Hopefully soon. Thanks for the support. Let me know when you open that bar!

@@davidhughes2960Your bar idea sounds awesome! (Also, these are v-drives...not jet boats)

Hey, thanks so much! That’s so cool! Yeah, Steve isn’t easy to get a hold of. Pretty cool to find out the history of that boat. It’s one of my favorites. Thanks for the comment and for the positive support!

@@FastLoudPhotography lol I had to edit my comment....I made a mistake and had the boat number wrong. Corrected!

Sharon Stosic awesome! Thanks for watching!

Fast Loud Photography thank you might have to visit there one day 🙂

@@sharons9367 i know right? Wish people ran flats in Australia

Joe cook awesome boats

It’s by Sacramento tho........

RON Pilchowski awesome! Thanks for watching!

Jay Smith thanks Jay !!

Haha. Thats awesome. Thats how I grew up, too.

@9:20 that’s a brand new hull. Made just a few years ago. Real nice.

I heard a rumor that they're moving the Pirate's Cove October event to the Marina at Jack Smith Park in Needles. Don't know for sure, though. But yes, get it out so I can shoot it!

@@FastLoudPhotography Definitely, I gotta get it out. Poor thing has been sitting in backyard. I have a 71 Hondo which looks just like 004 and almost the same color.

Steve Solo haha. Nope! Thank you!

These aren't jet boats...they're v-drives(prop driven)

I think it was a 1000 foot course. I can’t remember exact speeds, but they were hitting 70-100, depending on the boat. They weren’t providing ET’s that I can remember.

patrickrfaul Yeah. Just a sticker on my lens hood. I have my phone mounted to a hot shoe bracket on the top of my camera and it picks up the long lens. I should get them to sponsor me or something, huh?

True statement

Russell Brown thanks for the feedback. When I watch it again a year later, I actually agree. That part could be a video all on its own.

Who doesn't like blower surge??

@@FastLoudPhotography In the drag boat racing venue, "warmups" draw HUGE crowds. Hard to describe in words and video doesn't really capture the beastly sound of those motors. My first experience was with my aunt and uncle's Top Alcohol Flat drag boat, the War Party 556. When my uncle fired it up and hit the throttle, it was like being injected with pure adrenaline. That was almost 20 years ago and I've been a huge fan and supporter of the venue ever since. He passed in 2010 and the funeral services for my aunt are being held today. Thank you for the video. It captures the essence of the origins of drag boat racing.

@@FredFukkinBear First of all, my condolences to you on your Aunt. Thank you for the comment. I think its one of my favorite comments I've ever received. I remember that boat. So glad you liked the video. I get a lot of rude comments and unsolicited critiques, so its nice to hear from someone who actually appreciated it and had a memory connected to these boats like I do. My dad was a drag boat racer and it has never left my DNA. Thanks Fred.

Ok, big deal a blower !!! Lets see him put his beer down and drive the thing fast.

No, not side by side. Just single speed runs on a closed course.

Wishes can come true if you want it bad enough! Lol

They are car engines, I'm running a 454 big block in mine.

Almost all of them are big block Chhevy’s. 💪🏼

Brendon Kelly sorry, I don’t understand the question. Snails?

@@FastLoudPhotography sorry, turbo(s). In the turbocharged car world, some of us call them snails. due to looking like them....

Brendon Kelly ohhhhh... no shit? Learn something new everyday!! Yeah, turbos aren’t a common use on these types of boats. I’m not an engine expert, but my assumption is due to the need/desire for instantaneous throttle response. No turbo lag. On the other hand, turbos are widely used on the offshore boats (see my other videos like LOTO shootout or Big Cat Poker Run , for reference). These are designed for long distance, high speed cruising which makes good use of turbo’s high-efficiency and reliability without need for instant horsepower. They throttle up slow and steady and run at extended high speeds. Thanks for the question!! 💪🏼

@@FastLoudPhotography Ahhhhh, makes complete sense. Appreciate the insight. I'll definitly watch the other videos you mentioned! Thanks bud.

Brendon Kelly thanks man. Feel free to subscribe, too. 😜

Terry Allen you know you’re supposed to cut the D ring on the helmet just so it will hold on the helmet will come off in a crash ,and not snap your neck.👍🏽

What? So why wear one at all? How much weight does a helmet add? What are the g forces in a crash?

Terry Allen well when I crashed,it absorbed the impact,of hitting the water at 126 mph,the filed D rings did their job helmet came off.

Terry Allen your head though.

Ok, thank you. I come from bobsled/skeleton. We never wanted to lose our helmet.

Haha! Awe, come on, buddy! Don't be jealous! You can get there one day! lol!!

Okay Karen!! Some people just don't get it.

I totally get where you're coming from, but the truth is that these boats are going through a huge resurgence out here on the west coast. Mostly guys in their late 40's and 50's who, like me, grew up on them as the family boat. Now they're restoring them and running them again at grass roots gatherings taking place at lakes and rivers all over California and Arizona. But I do agree, they're an acquired taste. Thanks for the comment!

That's just you, Lots of people would disagree.

Sir, Have you ever been to a car show? A whole lot of super cool cars, that we all love and appreciate. This is the same thing, but with boats. If you don't get it...that's on you. There are tons of people, that relate, and appreciate this.

There used to be a BFF called Stage Fright (Hondo I think) owned & driven by the late Hugh Jones. I have always wondered what ever happened to it.

Kevin Hague it’s not my boat. And real men love it! 😂

Jason Chaney why

😂😂😂😏👍🏼

Then let's see it, I have had several outboards line up next to me coming out of no wake zone and it didn't end well for them.

@@ridered7262 Easy buddy, just stating the outboard drag boats at Blarney island can eat up a whole lot of inboard 60' s stuff.!

Gee. Thanks for your kind critique. I'll try not to be so stupid next time. lol

You're a moron

Jesse stfu Noobtard

Haha. Thanks! That sounds great too, and it’s the perfect river for that any other weekend of the year. Thanks for the comment!

these boats are for catching women

RON Pilchowski lol! Yeah, I’d agree with that!

Imagine that a fisherman complaining about something. Shocker!

I've got a friend with an Allison XB2002 with a 245 Mercury that's been worked on a little that would put some of these guys on the trailer in shame. How about 102 mph with 2 people that are over 240 lbs each and fishing gear. Fast quick and can fish. But nothing beats the sound and looks of a Sanger with a big block Chevy blown or not with open headers.