Ask any automotive enthusiast to name the best roadsters of the past two decades or so, and the Honda S2000 is sure to arrive near the top of that list. While Mazda's Miata has long been the people's choice as far as drop-tops are concerned, the now-defunct S2000 remains a favorite of the track-focused drivers among us. Thanks to TikTok user S2kordie, we now have a chance to see one of these highly sought after sports cars in a new type of environment: tackling a boat launch.
The Honda S2000 was never intended to function as a utility vehicle, which its relatively restrictive size is more than capable of highlighting. The owner's manual for the car also does not make any mention of a towing capacity, as most sports car owners aren't considering such an endeavor. The manual does note that the car has a load limit of just 400 lbs, however. That figure represents the weight limit of the passengers and any cargo they might be bringing along with them, and it certainly not enough to provide any leeway for a trailered item. That didn't stop one Honda S2000 owner from taking a chance however, as they outfitted their roadster with Jet-Ski trailer. For reference, the average sit-down Jet Ski like the one in the clip below weighs more than 700 lbs. Regardless, the owner appears to have some experience with this setup. The video starts with the car on a steep boat launch, with the rear wheels kissing the edge of the water. It's exactly the sort of situation where a truck or SUV would serve you well. That's not how this owner rolls however, and with just a bit of clutch slip and a prayer, the driver is able to retrieve their aquatic transport without sending their S2000 into the drink. The car then continues to pull up the ramp as if it was born to do this.
We're not here to tell anybody what they should or shouldn't do with their cars. Based on the modifications that can be spotted in this short clip alone, it's clear that the owner finds some sort of enjoyment from owning this JDM icon. That said, it is still somewhat shocking to see an S2000 used in this way. That's especially true when you consider all of the owner stories related to the rear differential being a bit fragile in these things. Here's hoping that the owner doesn't end up with two water-bound machines at some point.