txgsp
11-07-2008, 07:26 PM
So the story goes like this. I had a "mini" 20 years ago. 16foot jon boat with a 484CC chaparal snowmobile engine on it. Sold it later when I got out of hunting. Want to build another one only better.
Hull.
Can fabricate my own but have questions?
1. Plywood/fiberglass or aluminum?
2. can you use a design like a flats boat. Just a 4 to 6 inch thick hull filled with flotation foam?
Motor
1. old problem with a snowmobile is getting in the powerband. Could not without throwing prop. What engines have a lower power band. I can only use an engine of 500cc are smaller.
2. can not have a visible gear reduction. Do they make one that is not noticeable?
Prop
1. wood are composite?
2. longer 2 blade are shorter 3 blade?
I hunt in refuges and they have guidelines I must follow. I will be running 2 people with dog and deks? Around 600lbs.
I really appreciate any help you can give.
Cheers,
Brad
Hull.
Can fabricate my own but have questions?
1. Plywood/fiberglass or aluminum?
2. can you use a design like a flats boat. Just a 4 to 6 inch thick hull filled with flotation foam?
Motor
1. old problem with a snowmobile is getting in the powerband. Could not without throwing prop. What engines have a lower power band. I can only use an engine of 500cc are smaller.
2. can not have a visible gear reduction. Do they make one that is not noticeable?
Prop
1. wood are composite?
2. longer 2 blade are shorter 3 blade?
I hunt in refuges and they have guidelines I must follow. I will be running 2 people with dog and deks? Around 600lbs.
I really appreciate any help you can give.
Cheers,
Brad