Thunderboats Video
Thunderboats Video, the YouTube channel of the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum at @thunderboatsvideo, is based in Kent, Washington, USA. It publishes long archival films about unlimited hydroplane racing, with about 5,870 subscribers and a median of roughly 6,600 views per video. Uploads have paused since early 2025, and sponsored integrations would cost $150 to $250 per video.
Niche motorsport archive with a loyal, older, mostly American hydroplane audience
- Median of about 6,600 views per video across 357 uploads shows steady archive demand.
- Bill Muncey documentary series drew up to 50,000 views on a single episode.
- Viewers are predominantly 45+ and US-based, suited to heritage and automotive brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- multi-part documentary series, archival film restorations, event coverage and exhibition footage
- Tone
- nostalgic, informative
- Language
- English
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Clean, lightly edited
- Typical length
- 8 to 12 minutes, with some episodes running over 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Content is historical motorsport footage and museum events with no flagged titles; some vintage racing coverage shows high-speed crashes, noted in the 1982 Columbia Cup film description.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 5.9k | 6.6k | 0 |
Benchmark score: 51 / 100
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Recent videos
▶2023 Gold Cup Vintage Exhibition - Seattle · 2.6k views
▶2004-2023 Hydro Museum Tour · 1.3k views
▶Mock Hydros at R/CU 2024 Bernie Little Memorial · 1.9k viewsLast three uploads, latest 627 days ago.
Thunderboats Video is the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum's YouTube Channel. The museum is located in Kent Washington near Seattle and has a huge collection of restored and running legendary unlimited hydroplanes as well as an enormous amount of artifacts, photos and films covering the entire history of hydroplane racing since the 1940's. View the "Playlists" to show the various catergories which the videos are organized. Throughout 2025 Thunderboats Video will be adding dozens of rare films to this channel. Please join us by subscribing to this channel, and consider becoming a member of the mu
About Thunderboats Video
Thunderboats Video is the YouTube channel of the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum, located in Kent, Washington, near Seattle. The channel posts archival films, restored footage, and event coverage covering the history of unlimited hydroplane racing since the 1940s, often in multi-part documentary series such as the Bill Muncey Story. Its 357 videos have a median of about 6,600 views each, and the 5,870 subscribers are mostly estimated to be older American motorsport enthusiasts.
The channel's sponsorship history is minimal, with about 2% sponsored share and no brand deals seen in recent videos. Uploads have been paused since early 2025, so posting cadence is currently zero. Rates are estimated at $150 to $250 per video, based on the median-views rule of $20 to $35 CPM for long-form content, which compares with typical paid-ad CPMs of $10 to $30.
This channel suits brands in heritage, automotive, marine, or collectibles categories that want to reach a dedicated, long-attention audience. It is a poor fit for fast-moving consumer campaigns or youth-focused products.
Written from Thunderboats Video's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Thunderboats Video can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Thunderboats
How much does Thunderboats Video charge for a sponsored video?
Estimated rates are $150 to $250 per video, based on a median of about 6,600 views for long-form content at $20 to $35 per 1,000 views. Rates depend on scope and current channel activity. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80.
What does Thunderboats Video post about on YouTube?
The channel posts archival films and documentaries about unlimited hydroplane racing, the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum's exhibitions, and radio-controlled hydro events. Its longest series is a 13-part Bill Muncey Story spanning the racer's career.
How do I contact Thunderboats Video for a brand deal?
The channel lists an email address for the museum in its description. Full contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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