I'm not sure if cleetus will ever see this but a couple of river recommendations from a Florida boater. Clean your windows with plexus and then ceramic coat with a kit from Amazon. Keep that water off your windshield. Install a metal D ring in the back and front of the cockpit. Paracord all items to brass clips and clip them on to the D ring. Lastly you can mount aftermarket utv waterproof wipers to the windows might help. Hope to see yall out on the water, I'm running the quintrex outboard race boat. Lake Harney to lake Monroe run and wekiva
Two words: LIFE JACKETS! Especially for that type of boating....that's how people die. I had many rescues turn into recoveries. You will NEVER be able to comprehend the dread of returning to the dock with a body while their friend and family look on from the shore. You guys are smarter than this.
Vests are non-negotiable on my boat when things get sketchy. When folks say they're a good swimmer I always tell them "you can't swim if you're unconscious."
Exactly what I was thinking looking at the thumbnail, Doug looks like "let's do this!!" 🏊💪😂 In all seriousness I'm glad he didn't get hurt, looked like such I killer time
As someone who lives across that "small lake Michigan" I need to correct your translation on Doug's face it was actually "OPE here we go" I can understand the confusion.
I personally don't know anyone that's been killed in a race car, but knew several that have been killed in jet boats. If you hit the water at speed you can't breath for a while, if you get knocked out when you hit the water you need the jacket to keep your head up. These guys are looneys. Our club wouldn't let anyone fire up if they didn't have a jacket.
That's some final destination shit right there. I think the same way though, you can't watch those moves and not think about something random happening to you lol
Right after Cleetus says "I honestly cant think of a single thing that can go wrong." Is when we here the slow footsteps coming toward us that introduce the sultry voice that is Morgan Freeman. "It was at that moment he knew, he...."
I'm also thinking a helmet might be a good idea. Rocks, logs, or just about any surface of that boat would be hell to bounce your head off.......then there you are face down in the water unconcious.
I made a comment on the last one about the camera man being on the upper deck when he going around blind corners and over things with him up there, life jackets really aint going to do much in a river that you can probably touch almost all the way across
Felt bad for the dude in the back, he was scared shitless from the minute they took off, the body language says it all man, looking everywhere to find something to grab on to, slumping into the spot between the deck and the seats, glad no one got hurt even tho he totally did and is putting on a strong face. Be safe y'all! 😕
@@MrLandslide84 yeah pretty stupid shit I've been on boats my hole life and had a 600hp jet boat my friend was driving and was going over 70 nautical miles per hour he took a sharp turn the boat went one way I went the other I hit the water so hard knocked the breath right out of me if it wasn't for the lifejacket I would have died
Cleetus had his moment at the track when he realized how dangerous it is and they were lucky no one got hurt. I hope he has that moment on the water BEFORE someone gets hurt.
I dont think he will learn until he hurts someone and loses everything. This stuff is just dumb. Imagine in court "So Mr. Mitchell, you were driving with a passenger seated on the engine cover, wearing no live jacket, and you drove quickly through a forested swamp resulting in my clients injuries" He would BE TOAST, HOLY TOLEDO
@@jaybee6695 I’m sure everyone that rides with him signs a form bud lmao. Releasing cleetus of any wrong doing in the event of an accident. Y’all just love to hate on fun. Go sit on ur couch and never do anything dangerous or exhilarating. Meanwhile the rest of us will go have a good time and hope nothing bad happens and if it does at least we went out smiling having fun then dying of old age sitting on the couch doing nothing with our lives.
@@UnhingedCanadian I could guarantee they signed something before getting in those boats. Cleetus if I'm not mistaken was going to school to be a lawyer. So he knows. Plus he had JH signing so much stuff. In a video awhile back jh said in a video he is responsible for his own injury or life so he didn't have to sign a paper evertime he did something. So he's smart enough to do that just hope he's smart enough to require a vest on the boat.
Doing stuff like this and not having a vest on isn't the best idea. Can't make someone do something but that thing is all metal and yall doing 360s and you just learned how easy those things can tip over. Just takes that one time to get hit in the head and dumped without a vest and you go under. Thats it for you even if they turn around and try and get you they might not be able to find you quick enough. Lucky he didn't hit a tree. Glad everyone is alright tho. Stuff happend for sure and it was no one fault but just rather be safe than srry. Cleet you take safety very seriously at the FF so no different out on the water but keep having fun. Hell ya brother! Do it for Dale!
I was just going to take Cleet to the woodshed, but you said it all. At the very least, all of you should be wearing beltline floaters to help the body float a little in case someone does get hit in the head. Also, this is not the first time you have had three people, they really need two handles installed on the back deck. Use 12" SS grab bars that are put in tubs and showers. Three mounting holes on each end, strong enough to catch an adult falling.
@@jakeandrewg1935 youre welcome my boy lol but as I said you can't tell someone what to do so I was basically making a safe suggestion not really telling them what to do bc they are grown ass men and can whatever they want. Just today was a bit of a wake up call is all.
Im sure Doogle insisted in going with them .which is why i think Cleetus said that "not one thing could go wrong" referring to him sitting on a two man boat
Dude so many trees and shit around and no life jackets. That could have gone so much worse. Stay safe brother! You don’t want any mishaps on your hands.
I have to agree. The life jackets are worn to keep your head up and out of the water. But if you get knocked out and aren't wearing one, you're gonna have a real bad time.
The look on everyone's faces as the boat goes over is priceless. Especially after Fleet makes the statement at the beginning absolutely nothing can go wrong. Lol
A friend of mine was a world class rock climber 30 years ago. He is still alive today because he knew when to back off on the really crazy stuff. He likes to say” there are old climbers and there are bold climbers but there are NO old bold climbers. Sooner or later someone is going to get seriously hurt or killed. You have a great thing going Cleetus, don’t F it up.
I feel like you should have a bar built that is removable, like a hoop, so you can give a 3rd person something to hold onto, maybe pad it with noodles and zip ties? Also the foot bar, maybe a foot pedal if you like that, and some grab handles all around. It'd turn it more of a complete unit I think.
I think he shouldn't take a third person with him in the first place, I'm all for in for doing dumb shit and stuff but there just not made for it and it's dangerous, the third person, even if he had something to hold on sits way to high to begin with. Just get a bigger boat then.
I know the feeling Cleetus is having in this video. Being responsible for someone potentially getting hurt is indescribable. Glad everyone is okay! Love the jet boat series!!
For a guy who takes safety precautions at a track that doesn't on the water? It's a fast race boat on a unknown track. No brakes and trees that don't move. No safety helmets, seat belts, or life jackets for anyone. Don't lose a friend or yourself.
@@ej5342 exactly. Especially looking at the speed his head hit the quite hard surface of that water, the jerking of his head/body out of the boat, surprised he won't be feeling whiplash or very sore for the next few days.
That’s like when someone asks if you want your helmet or a fire extinguisher. Well damn it, now that you said something I’m going to need it. That’s usually how I look at it😂
@@fuuuckthis8817 not a joke, he means if you wear a bright colored life jacket it both saves your life if you get knocked out when you hit the hit water as well as being a bright marker so other boaters can see you easily and avoid hitting you. You can be the best swimmer in the world but that doesn't matter if you're out cold. Hitting water at 60MPH (maybe more? I forget) is equivalent to hitting concrete. Another note would be under currents, even the best swimmers can't always escape that under current
@@jays.7923 who knows it's unknowable lmao, ik I've rode a tube into the air and have hit that water hard. Life jackets save lives. Not arguing that, I thought he was tryna give ole cleetus a branding idea.
Cleetus.... man, be smarter with these jet boats. I come from the land of 10,000 lakes. You boys need life jackets. Doug did not seem comfortable on the back of that boat. Especially when you whipped it around. I've lost 2 people very close to me because of stupid shit like this. Get some life vests bud and make everyone a bit more calm.
I'm sorry but I have to go full Dad on you guys this time. Life vests are not just for non-swimmers, they will keep you a float if you get knocked unconscious too. Seconds count if you're unconscious in the water, especially with a black t-shirt on in dark waters Doug. Did you ever wonder why life vests are always those stupid bright colors. Love your channel and please be careful. Random Dad
You're wasting your time telling Cleet to be safe, just imagine how many are dead because of his Freedom Factory being open in a pandemic. You really think he'll ever put on a floaty? Maybe after he kills one of his friends or his girl, but not before.
You should wear life jackets one saved my buddies life he got knocked off his jet ski and knocked unconscious and it kept him floating till we turned back to him. Coulda been alot worse. 👍
@@michaelwynne4346 yeah, but cleet has promised to wear helmets when driving early anything in the freedom factory. and probably enforces that fairly strictly. I've been kinda worried about these boats but I want to trust Cleet's judgment. I think he should take a similar safety approach with these boats.
"You can't be in a car on this track without a helmet!!!!" and "Sure you can sit on back of my jet boat without a seat or a life jacket as we do 30mph down a river ramming into trees and skipping land in the swamp, no problem, just hang on!" Don't really make a lot of sense.
Personal Floatation Devices...they exist for a reason, especially this type of stuff. They can literally be the difference between a scary day and a very sad day.
@@5PercentTint I really enjoy this channel especially the drag racing, but you are EXACTLY RIGHT, they could have easily made that title come true with this crap. These boats are the only thing I've seen on this channel that I've thought wow that's stupid. And stuff like his comment about how all the comments have been about them needing life jackets well play really well for the opposing attorneys in court.
@@robinsok these look like a blast, but more dangerous than a regular boat because in a regular boat u dont try all the crazy land/tree jumps. The golf carts with the litre bike engine was pretty sketch also and may be why the haven't messed with them in forever.
Really should get some life jackets on. Doug was fine but if he like hit a rock and got knocked out you woulda been bummed he didnt have one. Love the jetboat stuff keep it coming!
By the looks of that engine compartment when you've had the hatch open you have plenty of room which would allow you to do an ass shaped recessed cutout for your third passenger to sit in to a bit more securely, then just add some handles to the side to hold on to
It's ok, we Michiganders swim like fish anyway so he was never in any danger. I will say a lifejacket and some bolt in handles would be a good idea for the upper decker.
They went to Silver Lake to play in the dunes last year and I thought it was crazy because that's about 45 mins from my house. I should've ditched work to go too.
Doug Butterfield is one of the best people on this platform. Only he could go head first into a river off the side of a jet boat and come up laughing. His face going into the water... Priceless.
Hate to leave the same comment as everyone else but hoping you'll see one this way. You guys need to be more safer when pushing those boats to the limit. Nobody should sit on the back while doing 180's or 360's it's just asking for something bad to happen. And when you're running over trees at high speed a helmet and life jacket is a must. You and all your friends have everything going for you and too risk screwing it up by being careless like this would be tragic.
He didn’t even seem to warn the guy perched on the back before he whipped that first 180. He was playing it cool but it would have been a miserable day stuck on the back of that thing
@@davedarling6512 agree very miserable day! No way anyone has "fun" holding on for dear life all day long especially with no real seat and nothing to Real to hold onto. also look at his face at the end of video. Exhausted and glad to be off the back of that thing.
@@curtpemrick5516 some people prioritize actually enjoying their lives instead of worry about what could go wrong and how we could be a little bit safer.
Love ya Cleet but I'm pulling out the safety hammer on this one. Water does two things to people. Keeps them alive through hydration and kills them through drowning and steam burns. You've already come close on the steam and now had the potential of drowning. If he was knocked out and sank in that murk before you got to him (especially in that swollen river) he would be dead. You would not have found him and if you were very lucky a dive team would have eventually found his body. PFD on all.
I'm not the biggest safety guy but lifejackets in these things would seem like a genuinely good idea. If someone gets knocked out and thrown into the water a life jacket will make all the difference in the world. An awful lot of guys who are into fast boats end up dead way too young
They should make some branded Cleetus Marine life jackets, and do some good for boat safety, at the same time as making a few bucks for more jet boat madness
Life jackets my ass what about full bodysuits and a couple of AK-47s and grenades for the alligators, them critters what I'd be worried about, PS what about the Giant pythons down there now. Yeah I admit it I'm a 65-year-old coward but that's how I got this old😆
You always hear about how good the safety gear was and it was good that they had it, after the fact. It's a great comment and should be pinned👌 You guys influence more people than you'll ever know....please set a positive example guys, but have fun.✌️
He had life jackets on board,one even handed and declined so...he COULD be that guy but it's his choice not to force the issue when he doesn't want to ,but nothing wrong with reminding people to boat safely and I commend you guys for that.
“Ls jet boats” yeah its all fun and games, but a year from now these things are gonna be twin jet, twin turbo Ls with solid rollers, makin 1200+ hp on 20 psi of boost with a 10 psi scramble button and james’ will have a secret 150 shot on top of that. There will be 1 video ripping them, then a video about installing a roll cage and funny car hoop, and then a video where they found a veteran jet boat racer to teach them how to race😂
Hate to sound like a nervous Nellie but it’s just a matter of time before someone gets really hurt on these jet boats. No helmets no life jackets low tree limbs etc.
@Bob Watters yup. I can see something very bad happening without proper safety issues being addressed. At the Freedom Factory no one can be on the track driving without a helmet. So…🤷🏼♂️. I just want to see excellent content without anyone getting hurt. Peace.
The entire time Doug was riding in the back you could tell he didn’t seem comfortable. Either get some kind of rails set up for back there or don’t have anyone on there at all for safety reasons. This time nothing bad happened but that may not be the case in the future.
Or at the very fing least wear automatically inflatable (co2 canister) life vests. Unrelated to this, I’m on sick leave for weeks after an 8-10 ft fall into terrain (at work) where I broke off a piece of a finger joint and hurt my arm (waiting for MRI result). My point is the stupidest little sht can put you out of commission for weeks, months or even permanently. Just play it safe, it doesn’t take much, and you can still have fun.
That was a lucky break. Lots of us can look back on instances like this of pure stupidity and cherish the memories bcuz we came out unscathed. For some though that's not always the case. Luckily in this instance there was no other stumps, debris, or boats in the area. Cleetus is a logical guy. After reflecting on this incident for a short time he'll see the wisdom in avoiding similar instances in the future and he will address the matter appropriately. Guaranteed. He always has.
Poor Doug, man if he had hit his head on a branch underwater that could of been a very different situation, no life jacket and an impact at speed. Hopefully you will learn from this situation lol
Cleetus, please just wear PPE. They're called accidents for a reason. Imagine your front passenger smashing their face into the front windscreen, going unconscious. I feel obligated to comment even though it'll never be seen, because that's all I can do. Set a good example for people that watch your content. If you're too cool to wear one, those you influence will feel similarly. Please take all things into consideration. I love you, man. Be safe.
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I love the thumbnail dude lol
Cleets face: Shitting his pants.
Dougs face: Yep. That's water.
"at this speed, how long with my sunglasses keep the water out of my eyes?"
I was thinking more like
Cletus face-OH SH1T I MESSED UP
DOUGS FACE-YUP!!!
Might get wet but who's to say...
This cracked me up lmao
Your face was the “*chuckles* I’m in danger ”
Dougs face was the “Ope here we go”
He was resigned all right. He nearly reached up and held his nose.
After reading this comment all I can picture is Ralph Wiggums from simpsons lmfao 😂
lol this is 100% facts lol
Dougs face “ight imma head out”
"ope"
Can confirm.
I'm not sure if cleetus will ever see this but a couple of river recommendations from a Florida boater.
Clean your windows with plexus and then ceramic coat with a kit from Amazon. Keep that water off your windshield.
Install a metal D ring in the back and front of the cockpit. Paracord all items to brass clips and clip them on to the D ring.
Lastly you can mount aftermarket utv waterproof wipers to the windows might help.
Hope to see yall out on the water, I'm running the quintrex outboard race boat. Lake Harney to lake Monroe run and wekiva
Cmon cleetus
See this comment cleatus
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Two words: LIFE JACKETS! Especially for that type of boating....that's how people die. I had many rescues turn into recoveries. You will NEVER be able to comprehend the dread of returning to the dock with a body while their friend and family look on from the shore. You guys are smarter than this.
It's not about being able to swim. It's about not being able to swim, when your unconscious.
@Bob Saget You can drown in 3 inches of water.
The true way to experience American freedom is to risk death at any possible moment.
@Bob Saget BOB SAGET
@@eternaldeath3 Hell I'd much rather get flung out of a boat than walk down a sidewalk at night... in Chicago.
Doug on the back is smiling on the outside but inside he like IM GONNA DIEE
Oh yeah the look on his face said it all he knew he was in trouble
Yup, he really was interested in that air boat
Two words should give you a clue you may be killed, “Jet” and “boat” just sounds like a bad idea! 😂
Should’ve taken that life jacket 😂
omg i was thinking the same thing!!! he's in a bad spot
"I honestly can't think of a single thing that can go wrong today".... that's some amazing foreshadowing you've got there lol
Famous last words 😂🤣
_FULLL SENDDD_
_FULLL SENDDD_
_FULLL SENDDD_
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thats how you jink it like richard hammond saying watch this then crashing
When he tried to hand him a lifejacket was doubling down on the foreshadowing
And it was just then he knew he had frucked up
Dont need a life jacket to swim😂 need it when you’re floating unconscious 😂
Wise cat
@Bob Saget Local guy drowned in ankle deep water on our lake because he hit his head, PFD are made for a reason
@Bob Saget people drown in less all the time....
most adult pfd aren't designed to keep your face above water if you're unconscious, float face down just as easy.
Just stating my opinion as you all are, get yo panties out ya crack
Just glad our boy Doug made it out alive!!! Them SXSBlog boys need to build themselves some jet boats!!!
Lol when I beat you to the comments 🙌🏻😂
Finnegan has a toter I think you should race him anyone agrees with me like this comment
All I got to say is I think you sent her a little to hard there brother
Amen, if he had his own jet boat he wouldn't have been thrown overboard. 😆
They should build a mini jet with a jp racing fully built 1000 horsepower turbo nitrous engine
Chances of Emilio ever riding on the back of that thing just went to zero.
He had a rough enough time with the golf cart!
No shit... Cleet WAS driving when Emilio went over huh?! 😂😂😂
@@rd95stang word is that it was in Kater Tot.
Cleetus writing up a risk assessment for an event: "I honestly cant think of a single thing that can go wrong."
famous last words
And Doug as offered a life vest, he goes, "Nah, I'm good!"
I have a friend who is a body recovery diver and he always says"I have never in 20 plus years ever recovered a body with a life jacket on it"
Is that because they all float ?
Right, I can swim just fine, but only when I'm conscious. Need a vest for everything else.
I had a highway patrol tell me after 30 years he never had to take a seat belt off a dead person. That's always stuck with me.
That is powerful 🤘
Vests are non-negotiable on my boat when things get sketchy. When folks say they're a good swimmer I always tell them "you can't swim if you're unconscious."
Exactly and if there was a log where Doug's head went in, we wouldn't see this video.
100%
That's exactly the thing, the life jacket is for when you physically can't swim. But well, lets use this as a learning lesson
Best case he gets sued for all his $ worst case it injures or kills somebody. Happens in a fraction of a second
@@hobman Not sure on Florida law exactly, but some states require no registration if the vessel is under 14 feet.
The look on Doug's face was not one of fear, but more of "oh here we go".
Exactly what I was thinking looking at the thumbnail, Doug looks like "let's do this!!" 🏊💪😂
In all seriousness I'm glad he didn't get hurt, looked like such I killer time
He's been there before, just not on the water.
As someone who lives across that "small lake Michigan" I need to correct your translation on Doug's face it was actually "OPE here we go" I can understand the confusion.
Cleetus: "Sorry for catapulting you off the boat. Here's a Reese cup. We good now?" 🤣
That’s a real friend
"You take a rest I'll stomp out the grate"
You know a man is sincerely sorry when he shares his Reese's. Stand up guy.
@@BigTtheItalian Facts
Nuttin make ya feel better than a cold reese's
12:10 “i don’t think I hit anything” giant rip in shirt says otherwise lol
That's the force of water for you.
The thumbnail needs to be the next poster, signed of course.
I agree!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅 lol
Id buy one
Dude I just said the same thing !! A t-shirt or something 😂😂
I would so buy one
All proceeds goes to replacing Doug's gas station sandals. RIP
"Do you want a life jacket?"
"Nah I'm good"
Famous last words lol
uh it’s not gonna do nun lmao
@@notbilly2269 that’s not the point
@@Hefe179 I know lmao I was jk
Everyone thinks they can swim until they whack their head on the way out!
I personally don't know anyone that's been killed in a race car, but knew several that have been killed in jet boats.
If you hit the water at speed you can't breath for a while, if you get knocked out when you hit the water you need the jacket to keep your head up. These guys are looneys. Our club wouldn't let anyone fire up if they didn't have a jacket.
RIP Doogle Margarineyard
Crash face poster for the HQ 🤣 glad y’all were ok! She’s a spicy unit!!
Margarineya... oh I get it
Great Tshirt, too many bald eagles
How's he feeling? The torn shirt makes me think he hit something. Still looked fun though.
My face hurts. Absolutely hilarious.
That was sketchy. So lucky he didn’t get impaled on a log sticking out of the water.
My first thoughts. Thats not a 3 man boat
or eaten by an alligator
That's some final destination shit right there. I think the same way though, you can't watch those moves and not think about something random happening to you lol
Cleetus: “I honestly can’t think of a single thing that could go wrong today”
Doug: “takes flight off boat” 🤣
I mean he's not wrong. It didn't go wrong.
Someone gets the joke....
murphy's law.... almost turned into darwin award
Right after Cleetus says "I honestly cant think of a single thing that can go wrong." Is when we here the slow footsteps coming toward us that introduce the sultry voice that is Morgan Freeman. "It was at that moment he knew, he...."
This needs to be a tik tok video 🤣🤣
Giraffe tried to kill Doug more than thrice.
Life Jacket: Yo
I'm also thinking a helmet might be a good idea. Rocks, logs, or just about any surface of that boat would be hell to bounce your head off.......then there you are face down in the water unconcious.
@@RZRMINERBDR something bad is bound to happen if they continue, its the law of life.
@@RZRMINERBDR 😂😂
I made a comment on the last one about the camera man being on the upper deck when he going around blind corners and over things with him up there, life jackets really aint going to do much in a river that you can probably touch almost all the way across
And it’s multiplicative x100 when you’re trying to show off your toys
LOL THE CRASH IN SLO MOTION. LOVE IT. THANK YOU. GLAD YOUR'E OK!
Doug: I’m fine! 13:25: Doug adjusting his whacked out neck and back.
We lost Doug 😂 at least he wasn’t roofied..
Great movies
Hahahaha
It could of been bill cosby driving
Felt bad for the dude in the back, he was scared shitless from the minute they took off, the body language says it all man, looking everywhere to find something to grab on to, slumping into the spot between the deck and the seats, glad no one got hurt even tho he totally did and is putting on a strong face. Be safe y'all! 😕
Definitely
The rip in the shirt says he hit something.
turning down the life jacket for ego too. ugh. these guys got to do better then this or it's only a matter of time until someone gets hurt.
@@cmason87 Yea knocked out ppl don't swim....
@@MrLandslide84 yeah pretty stupid shit I've been on boats my hole life and had a 600hp jet boat my friend was driving and was going over 70 nautical miles per hour he took a sharp turn the boat went one way I went the other I hit the water so hard knocked the breath right out of me if it wasn't for the lifejacket I would have died
Love the SxS blog guys with Cleets! Michigan and Florida boys having fun. Two of my favorite channels.
Cleetus had his moment at the track when he realized how dangerous it is and they were lucky no one got hurt. I hope he has that moment on the water BEFORE someone gets hurt.
I dont think he will learn until he hurts someone and loses everything. This stuff is just dumb. Imagine in court "So Mr. Mitchell, you were driving with a passenger seated on the engine cover, wearing no live jacket, and you drove quickly through a forested swamp resulting in my clients injuries" He would BE TOAST, HOLY TOLEDO
Agreed. This looks like a good way to get someone killed.
@@jaybee6695 Wrong, when you engage in dangerous behavior of your own free will it is equally your fault.
@@jaybee6695 I’m sure everyone that rides with him signs a form bud lmao. Releasing cleetus of any wrong doing in the event of an accident. Y’all just love to hate on fun. Go sit on ur couch and never do anything dangerous or exhilarating. Meanwhile the rest of us will go have a good time and hope nothing bad happens and if it does at least we went out smiling having fun then dying of old age sitting on the couch doing nothing with our lives.
@@UnhingedCanadian I could guarantee they signed something before getting in those boats. Cleetus if I'm not mistaken was going to school to be a lawyer. So he knows. Plus he had JH signing so much stuff. In a video awhile back jh said in a video he is responsible for his own injury or life so he didn't have to sign a paper evertime he did something. So he's smart enough to do that just hope he's smart enough to require a vest on the boat.
Doing stuff like this and not having a vest on isn't the best idea. Can't make someone do something but that thing is all metal and yall doing 360s and you just learned how easy those things can tip over. Just takes that one time to get hit in the head and dumped without a vest and you go under. Thats it for you even if they turn around and try and get you they might not be able to find you quick enough. Lucky he didn't hit a tree. Glad everyone is alright tho. Stuff happend for sure and it was no one fault but just rather be safe than srry. Cleet you take safety very seriously at the FF so no different out on the water but keep having fun. Hell ya brother! Do it for Dale!
I was just going to take Cleet to the woodshed, but you said it all. At the very least, all of you should be wearing beltline floaters to help the body float a little in case someone does get hit in the head. Also, this is not the first time you have had three people, they really need two handles installed on the back deck. Use 12" SS grab bars that are put in tubs and showers. Three mounting holes on each end, strong enough to catch an adult falling.
I think they’ll make some adjustments. Thanks dad
@@jakeandrewg1935 youre welcome my boy lol but as I said you can't tell someone what to do so I was basically making a safe suggestion not really telling them what to do bc they are grown ass men and can whatever they want. Just today was a bit of a wake up call is all.
THAT SHIT WAS INTENSE.! 🤯🤯That was the fastest and sketchiest ive ever seen anyone launch off a jet boat
its actual dangerous stupidity around watercraft. Makes me cringe.
take notes u throw a man overboard get him quickly an give him candy. LOL i love this content
Sound advice. Works well when you clap a sibling too
Do people still use life jackets now days ?
@@malibuwgn80 only on jetskis
@@malibuwgn80 only the ones that actually want to try to survive.
Cleetus: “I honestly can’t think of a single thing that could go wrong today”
Forshadowing...
The life jacket offering too 😆
Imagine if he planned it the whole time for views....
Im sure Doogle insisted in going with them .which is why i think Cleetus said that "not one thing could go wrong" referring to him sitting on a two man boat
@@bgusj2587 hmm that makes sense lol
Cleetus: Honestly can’t think of a single thing that can go wrong today.
The log in the water : hold my beer!
Dude so many trees and shit around and no life jackets. That could have gone so much worse. Stay safe brother! You don’t want any mishaps on your hands.
Yeah i was just worried he was impaled by a branch.
I have to agree. The life jackets are worn to keep your head up and out of the water.
But if you get knocked out and aren't wearing one, you're gonna have a real bad time.
It's a matter of time before two of the boats smack into each other head on in one of those blind turns.
Life jacket?? C'mon man I can swim!!
When your unconscious ok if you say so!!
@@Eric_412 What happened with a radiator hose? I must have missed that.
garrets law training kicked in. "no life jacket!!! for the record we offered one"
Nobody plans to get knocked out.
But a life jacket does
Who would ever think the guy with no seat would fall out. Atleast he was a good sport about it
Dude knew it was coming. You could see how uncomfortable he was from the start.
Fall out? He was never in!
Note to self. No high-speed situation with 3 people in a 2 seater.
Ejecto seato cuz
He fell OFF, not out
I’m honestly surprised he hasn’t looked into the v8 mini jets yet. Like the ones raced in New Zealand.
After seeing what he does with a jetski motor i really wouldnt want him going near a proper jet sprint boat haha
I’m glad he hasn’t, he gotta start somewhere
Was thinking the same for the little squirt
I was thinking the same. Nz is like the spiritual home for jet sprints . He’d love it.
They talked him out of Mullet's original plans. I guarantee him and Mike Finnegan have plans. 😂😂😂 Next season on... Faster with Finnegan lol
Doug is such a driver, like Garret, just good behind the wheel of anything naturally
You mean he such a good diver with the way he went under 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
The look on everyone's faces as the boat goes over is priceless. Especially after Fleet makes the statement at the beginning absolutely nothing can go wrong. Lol
A friend of mine was a world class rock climber 30 years ago. He is still alive today because he knew when to back off on the really crazy stuff. He likes to say” there are old climbers and there are bold climbers but there are NO old bold climbers. Sooner or later someone is going to get seriously hurt or killed. You have a great thing going Cleetus, don’t F it up.
I can agree with that. Wise words.
Doug's face after Cleetus did the first 180* rip was like.....I shouldn't be sitting here 🤣
I feel like you should have a bar built that is removable, like a hoop, so you can give a 3rd person something to hold onto, maybe pad it with noodles and zip ties? Also the foot bar, maybe a foot pedal if you like that, and some grab handles all around. It'd turn it more of a complete unit I think.
how about some LIFE JACKETS
Yeah, something to grab ahold of in the center I think would make a world of difference for the 3rd person.
Third person shall not fall off
Holding on to hand rails or grab bars leads to a fair amount of broken wrists and bodies smashed into the areas the handles are attached to.
I think he shouldn't take a third person with him in the first place, I'm all for in for doing dumb shit and stuff but there just not made for it and it's dangerous, the third person, even if he had something to hold on sits way to high to begin with. Just get a bigger boat then.
I know the feeling Cleetus is having in this video.
Being responsible for someone potentially getting hurt is indescribable.
Glad everyone is okay! Love the jet boat series!!
Honestly couldn’t think of single thing going wrong today
Boom: everything goes wrong gotta love this guy 😂😂
The BEST jetboat video 😂😂
Doug: "Heeeeheeee whooooooo this is fun!!!"
Fruit of the Looms: You just turned me into a fudge factory
Cleeters face when the boat was goin, over was like "oh fuck",but as his head came up the smile came back,LOL
For a guy who takes safety precautions at a track that doesn't on the water? It's a fast race boat on a unknown track. No brakes and trees that don't move. No safety helmets, seat belts, or life jackets for anyone. Don't lose a friend or yourself.
Seat belt would probably be dangerous but pfd is a must and a helmet isnt a terrible idea
well you don’t have to wear a life jacket if you can swim and I’m sure he can swim
@@camrynmae2329 Can you swim when you're unconscious?
@@ej5342 exactly. Especially looking at the speed his head hit the quite hard surface of that water, the jerking of his head/body out of the boat, surprised he won't be feeling whiplash or very sore for the next few days.
@@ej5342 No, but can you flip yourself around if you're unconscious and face down?
"Do you want a life jacket?"
"Nah I'm good"
Me: "Someone didn't read the title of the video."
That’s like when someone asks if you want your helmet or a fire extinguisher. Well damn it, now that you said something I’m going to need it. That’s usually how I look at it😂
Every few seconds I think “is this when it happens? Nope…It’s definitely this time.
Nope”
Vests! Life-saver-and-bright-colored-“don’t run me over”-flag-in-one.
Second read, realized it was a joke, I'm drunk😂
@@fuuuckthis8817 not a joke, he means if you wear a bright colored life jacket it both saves your life if you get knocked out when you hit the hit water as well as being a bright marker so other boaters can see you easily and avoid hitting you.
You can be the best swimmer in the world but that doesn't matter if you're out cold. Hitting water at 60MPH (maybe more? I forget) is equivalent to hitting concrete. Another note would be under currents, even the best swimmers can't always escape that under current
@@jays.7923 who knows it's unknowable lmao, ik I've rode a tube into the air and have hit that water hard. Life jackets save lives. Not arguing that, I thought he was tryna give ole cleetus a branding idea.
also decent padding ;)
safety third
Cleetus.... man, be smarter with these jet boats. I come from the land of 10,000 lakes. You boys need life jackets. Doug did not seem comfortable on the back of that boat. Especially when you whipped it around. I've lost 2 people very close to me because of stupid shit like this. Get some life vests bud and make everyone a bit more calm.
You don't drive a boat Douglas, you conn a boat.
-Papa Jim
I'm sorry but I have to go full Dad on you guys this time. Life vests are not just for non-swimmers, they will keep you a float if you get knocked unconscious too. Seconds count if you're unconscious in the water, especially with a black t-shirt on in dark waters Doug. Did you ever wonder why life vests are always those stupid bright colors. Love your channel and please be careful. Random Dad
Daddy*
100%, and helmets aren't a bad idea, Doug was launched into the water head first, if he'd hit a log he would have been in bad shape
You're wasting your time telling Cleet to be safe, just imagine how many are dead because of his Freedom Factory being open in a pandemic. You really think he'll ever put on a floaty? Maybe after he kills one of his friends or his girl, but not before.
@@moonriseproductions Oh thanks for that Karen!!!!
He refused a respirator while cutting concrete is known to be hazardous to lung health.
Life jackets boys, as important as yer racing helmets.
Yeah its not because you can't swim, its because if you get knocked out, at least you will float to the top.
@@MrNota500 or other injuries like broken arms or legs
The Sun Set at the end looks Amazing!!
You should wear life jackets one saved my buddies life he got knocked off his jet ski and knocked unconscious and it kept him floating till we turned back to him. Coulda been alot worse. 👍
Kinda interesting they put all the safety in the cars, not shit for the boat
That's because they wouldn't be able to race with out it, Tech
@@michaelwynne4346 yeah, but cleet has promised to wear helmets when driving early anything in the freedom factory. and probably enforces that fairly strictly. I've been kinda worried about these boats but I want to trust Cleet's judgment. I think he should take a similar safety approach with these boats.
"You can't be in a car on this track without a helmet!!!!" and "Sure you can sit on back of my jet boat without a seat or a life jacket as we do 30mph down a river ramming into trees and skipping land in the swamp, no problem, just hang on!" Don't really make a lot of sense.
@@jacobmay7594 couldn’t agree more. Safety doesn’t just mean a seatbelt. A little common sense should be involved.
For falling off a boat into chop, homboy had a stone cold face. Fucking legend.
Exactly what I was think lol
They deserve some subs! Y’all help them out!
His facial expression was like "Welp, here we go"
@@stephenwayant2790 "this is my life now."
Man he’s so lucky he didn’t smash his head on a big Boulder or impale himself with any sticks or trees. Bet that was scary.
Personal Floatation Devices...they exist for a reason, especially this type of stuff. They can literally be the difference between a scary day and a very sad day.
On one hand you about hurt dougie, on the other hand dougie was riding on the back of a jet boat with cleeter at the wheel. Glad everyone was ok.
This is the dude that wanted to put a Jet engine behind an El Camino I'm glad you didn't man.. 😅
Thank you Mrs Mitchell. You know your crazy boy.
12 years old going on 30.
Since those pictures hit social media I've been stalking the tube for an update. 100% snotted all over my kitchen table while scrolling insta
🤣🤣
As a man from Michigan, that right there is how its done Doug! Stone cold smiling on his "dive" in... The "Michigan Dive!"
In this video we caught a wild giraffe attempting to kill a native Doogle who got to close to the giraffes watering hole.
Reread in David Attenboros voice
Be so careful man one mistake like this could end everything for someone else or you
UA-camr charged in boating accident that maimed and drilled two passengers.
@@5PercentTint I really enjoy this channel especially the drag racing, but you are EXACTLY RIGHT, they could have easily made that title come true with this crap. These boats are the only thing I've seen on this channel that I've thought wow that's stupid. And stuff like his comment about how all the comments have been about them needing life jackets well play really well for the opposing attorneys in court.
@@robinsok these look like a blast, but more dangerous than a regular boat because in a regular boat u dont try all the crazy land/tree jumps. The golf carts with the litre bike engine was pretty sketch also and may be why the haven't messed with them in forever.
Really should get some life jackets on. Doug was fine but if he like hit a rock and got knocked out you woulda been bummed he didnt have one. Love the jetboat stuff keep it coming!
@cleetus rewatching this back and heard you bumping some 42 dugg at the end never thought you would be that guy but love it hahah
By the looks of that engine compartment when you've had the hatch open you have plenty of room which would allow you to do an ass shaped recessed cutout for your third passenger to sit in to a bit more securely, then just add some handles to the side to hold on to
It's ok, we Michiganders swim like fish anyway so he was never in any danger. I will say a lifejacket and some bolt in handles would be a good idea for the upper decker.
THEY WERE HERE IN MICHIGAN AND I DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT IT….. SADDDDD
@@jafferm1938
The gang from Michigan came down to Florida.
@@michaelmcclure8673 ohhhhhhhh nvm then 🤣
They went to Silver Lake to play in the dunes last year and I thought it was crazy because that's about 45 mins from my house. I should've ditched work to go too.
@@jordanshilander7402 I know! 15 freaking minutes from me 🤣🤣🤣
Doug Butterfield is one of the best people on this platform. Only he could go head first into a river off the side of a jet boat and come up laughing. His face going into the water... Priceless.
Almost looked like he thought it was going over and bailed out.
Lucky there wasn’t another boat beside/behind them.
with all the water those jet boats shoot out the back you don’t really have a choice lol
Now we know why Cleetus was so scared riding in the back of the Blazer.
Hate to leave the same comment as everyone else but hoping you'll see one this way. You guys need to be more safer when pushing those boats to the limit. Nobody should sit on the back while doing 180's or 360's it's just asking for something bad to happen. And when you're running over trees at high speed a helmet and life jacket is a must. You and all your friends have everything going for you and too risk screwing it up by being careless like this would be tragic.
He didn’t even seem to warn the guy perched on the back before he whipped that first 180. He was playing it cool but it would have been a miserable day stuck on the back of that thing
@@davedarling6512 when guys are that close of friends 1 it’s fun to mess with them and 2 he didn’t mind being there and he got to drive the boat too
@@davedarling6512 agree very miserable day! No way anyone has "fun" holding on for dear life all day long especially with no real seat and nothing to
Real to hold onto. also look at his face at the end of video. Exhausted and glad to be off the back of that thing.
@@curtpemrick5516 some people prioritize actually enjoying their lives instead of worry about what could go wrong and how we could be a little bit safer.
Cleetus and old boy holding hands the bromance is real
With the abundance and popularity of these I feel like a lot of people are gonna start running into each other around those blind corners
That dude in the back is hurting after taking them tree branches to the face. He trying not to cry right now 🤣🤣
Most Definitely need to add some O’Shit Handles… However, the look on everyone’s face on that was Priceless…
Love ya Cleet but I'm pulling out the safety hammer on this one.
Water does two things to people. Keeps them alive through hydration and kills them through drowning and steam burns.
You've already come close on the steam and now had the potential of drowning.
If he was knocked out and sank in that murk before you got to him (especially in that swollen river) he would be dead. You would not have found him and if you were very lucky a dive team would have eventually found his body.
PFD on all.
If his thongs werent floating on top of the water dougy deffz wouldnt of been floating on top of the water
Cleeter with the " you want a Riesen brother?" after a big man overboard. Haha, so good.
Epic! But yeah, maybe anybody riding on top the back should be wearing a LJ...
Or just not riding on top. Epic but fuck lol
I agree
Theres a reason why its illegal to ride like that
I'm not the biggest safety guy but lifejackets in these things would seem like a genuinely good idea. If someone gets knocked out and thrown into the water a life jacket will make all the difference in the world. An awful lot of guys who are into fast boats end up dead way too young
They should make some branded Cleetus Marine life jackets, and do some good for boat safety, at the same time as making a few bucks for more jet boat madness
Life jackets my ass what about full bodysuits and a couple of AK-47s and grenades for the alligators, them critters what I'd be worried about, PS what about the Giant pythons down there now. Yeah I admit it I'm a 65-year-old coward but that's how I got this old😆
You always hear about how good the safety gear was and it was good that they had it, after the fact. It's a great comment and should be pinned👌
You guys influence more people than you'll ever know....please set a positive example guys, but have fun.✌️
He had life jackets on board,one even handed and declined so...he COULD be that guy but it's his choice not to force the issue when he doesn't want to ,but nothing wrong with reminding people to boat safely and I commend you guys for that.
I agree they are all grown-ups but the driver will have to live with it
Ernest goes jet boating…. Oh wait that’s ol cleeter in the thumbnail? I’ll be damned lol. That expression is priceless.
Cleetus: WE’RE ALL GOING TO DIE!!!!
Others: This appears to be slightly sketchy.
Glad Doug is ok.That damn sun set is awesome looking.
I haven't laughed like that in while that poor guy on the back of the boat fearing for his life lmao
The name is DOUG,
Can we just talk about how mans keeps his mesh back and aviators intact.
I grew up on the water and I’ve never seen anyone purposely smashing their hull into things…
Yes gentlemen that was a life jacket moment...wish you had one...
“Ls jet boats” yeah its all fun and games, but a year from now these things are gonna be twin jet, twin turbo Ls with solid rollers, makin 1200+ hp on 20 psi of boost with a 10 psi scramble button and james’ will have a secret 150 shot on top of that. There will be 1 video ripping them, then a video about installing a roll cage and funny car hoop, and then a video where they found a veteran jet boat racer to teach them how to race😂
They don't have to find a veteran jet boat racer. They already know Mike Finnegan.
One of them will have toasts old motor
I hope so😂
Then they’re gonna find one for sale with a jet engine in it!
Lmao facts
You should put a camera on the front of the windshield for when you carve thru the tight areas
Hate to sound like a nervous Nellie but it’s just a matter of time before someone gets really hurt on these jet boats. No helmets no life jackets low tree limbs etc.
I think hellcat owners should be required to wear helmets 🤷
@@lowbxxst yup. With the power they come with from the factory,a helmet should come at no cost.
@@lowbxxst yup. With the power they come with from the factory,a helmet should come at no cost.
@Bob Watters yup. I can see something very bad happening without proper safety issues being addressed. At the Freedom Factory no one can be on the track driving without a helmet. So…🤷🏼♂️. I just want to see excellent content without anyone getting hurt. Peace.
"Incident"? Dude went out the boat! That's an accident! 👌🤟🤣
I'm dead lol haven't laughed that hard in a long time. Glad everyone was OK
“I lost my gas station sandals.” Line of the YEAR!
Confirmed, Doug can hit water if he falls out of a boat.
For science it was tested.
Was that actually in question?
So Doug. Tell us, Lake Michigan water or Florida River water, What taste better???
@@Pyle81 which one's the hardest
@@Pyle81 duh. Duh duh what tastes better, DUH DUH
Nothing really excites me anymore, but these jet boat videos just make grin the whole time.
The entire time Doug was riding in the back you could tell he didn’t seem comfortable. Either get some kind of rails set up for back there or don’t have anyone on there at all for safety reasons. This time nothing bad happened but that may not be the case in the future.
Slide them chairs forward a foot and stick a third seat there
You need a cushion/floatation device that snaps on or double sided velcro to keep in place.
Or at the very fing least wear automatically inflatable (co2 canister) life vests. Unrelated to this, I’m on sick leave for weeks after an 8-10 ft fall into terrain (at work) where I broke off a piece of a finger joint and hurt my arm (waiting for MRI result). My point is the stupidest little sht can put you out of commission for weeks, months or even permanently. Just play it safe, it doesn’t take much, and you can still have fun.
BINGO. Too risky.. I'm old, give me a seat belt and a life jacket..lol #dougstrong
That was a lucky break. Lots of us can look back on instances like this of pure stupidity and cherish the memories bcuz we came out unscathed. For some though that's not always the case. Luckily in this instance there was no other stumps, debris, or boats in the area. Cleetus is a logical guy. After reflecting on this incident for a short time he'll see the wisdom in avoiding similar instances in the future and he will address the matter appropriately. Guaranteed. He always has.
Poor Doug, man if he had hit his head on a branch underwater that could of been a very different situation, no life jacket and an impact at speed. Hopefully you will learn from this situation lol
Cleetus, please just wear PPE. They're called accidents for a reason. Imagine your front passenger smashing their face into the front windscreen, going unconscious.
I feel obligated to comment even though it'll never be seen, because that's all I can do. Set a good example for people that watch your content. If you're too cool to wear one, those you influence will feel similarly.
Please take all things into consideration. I love you, man. Be safe.
Agree, I can't give this video a 👍⚠️🤦🏻♂️☠️💩
3:48 poor guy in the back has nothing to hold onto wym “hold on” 😂😂 I thought he was gone. I thought he was takin a swim😂