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    Re: Yamaha 143 HP RX1 engine

    I've seen extreme cases where snowmobilers take these engines to north of 400hp. Absolutely nuts.
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    Re: Yamaha 143 HP RX1 engine

    I built an airboat 2 years ago using a newer variant of this engine. Mine was from a snow machine.(2010 yamaha nytro) It is fuel injected has a turbo kit on it as well making between 180 and...
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    Re: Corky's Build

    Corky,
    I've been following your build since you un-crated your engine and I'd just like to express my admiration of your fabulous workmanship, patience, and attention to detail. I consider myself...
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    Re: Time to start to look for a prop

    I always try to keep an open mind when I read the posts on any forum as I certainly am not the all-knowing expert but I have read about trying a CVT on several different threads and I always get to...
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    Re: New mini: won't plane ?

    TJM- I think you've hit it. I struggled with my set up for the first couple of months running, and found that my thrust angle was completely backwards. The direction of thrust should be biased toward...
  6. Thread: Prop" trim"

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    Re: Prop" trim"

    I found the thread. try searching for "engine tilt" if the link doesn't work.

    http://miniairboatassoc.com/forum/showthread.php?1548-Engine-tilt

    I'm from Central Alberta Canada. I run alot...
  7. Thread: Prop" trim"

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    Re: Prop" trim"

    Hey there. I was going through the actual trimming on my rig last spring and with Papee's help I got a mysterious hull lean tuned out. When you are looking for an adjustment measurement it is real...
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    Re: Airboat trailering and rudders

    Another general statement on trailering though. You may have seen the trailer I haul on. (an 18' car hauler) Again I had it already and it fills a need. BUT...the airboat rides terribly on it. ...
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    Re: Airboat trailering and rudders

    I've trailered quite a few miles and echo exactly what Papee said. LOL i even use a bungee cord to hold them. I've thought about a lock quite a few times but there is always a second use for the...
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    Re: Corky's Build

    I'm so sorry for your loss Corky. My thoughts and prayers are to you and your family. I find keeping my hands busy always calms my mind, when you're going through hell, keep going.
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    Re: Looking for a strait answer

    A wide chord blade would be like a "Sensenich" or a "Water Walker". A narrow blade would be like a "Warp Drive". Check out their web sites. I know Sensenich has a HP range for their props, they...
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    Re: First Airboat

    AHHH, different Northumberland....
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    Re: First Airboat

    Northumberland County? I've got family in Prince Edward County and just north of Belleville. Where do you bowfish?
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    Re: Corky's Build

    If you have a chance to peek at my steering linkages. I used the same idea for my throttle linkages, a triangle plate to change the direction of force. Because my engine already had an adjustable...
  15. Thread: Small boats

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    Re: Small boats

    I love this idea. The ducts also quiet the fan noise substantially as well as increase thrust, from what I've read. My question is, How critical is the shape and distance from the fan tips for this...
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    Re: dr.peck76 1st build(Canada)

    OK! we were talking about steering linkages yesterday on Corky's build, and I mentioned I'd add some pics of mine. I have very steep ratio's but I've never thought the steering to be heavy in feel,...
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    Re: Corky's Build

    Hi Corky,
    I always echo aerokirk's comments on the quality of build! Very nice craftmanship. I would also agree with him on the forces in play with the steering linkage. I have used a direct rod...
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    Re: 1st build help

    Hi and welcome to the site. I'm just looking at your pictures and an idea came to me. You mentioned you are going to cut and rebuild the transom so I'm thinking you have some skills and tools. Do...
  19. Thread: Engine tilt

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    Re: Engine tilt

    Thanks Guys, on Thursday evening I put about 70 miles on the boat with a passenger. We traveled up river in varying conditions and started with a full tank of fuel. If you remember from my build...
  20. Thread: Engine tilt

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    Re: Engine tilt

    OKay Papee, I'm gonna get you to scratch your brain again. After reading through the threads I figure this is the best place to ask the question. I've been shimming my rigging and currently have ...
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    North Saskatchewan river July 19

    Here's me and my youngest around the backside of one of the larger islands on the North Saskatchewan in north central Alberta. We are just upstream of a little town called Keephills if anyone cares...
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    metal weight calculator

    I though I'd post this link, www.onlinemetals.com/calculator.cfm for a weight calculator. It works really well and is easy to use. Be sure to get you inches and feet right when using the dimension...
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    Re: dr.peck76 1st build(Canada)

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=yusd3GM43q8 Here's a 50 sec video of July 19. The water level rose about 2 feet over night( they may have opened the dam upstream) and the riding was awesome. I've got more...
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    Re: dr.peck76 1st build(Canada)

    Corky, I'm happy to update on my tuning!!

    I was able to put almost a full tank of fuel through the boat this weekend with about 4-1/2 hours of run-time on the river and another hour or so on...
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    Re: dr.peck76 1st build(Canada)

    Hi Corky, I wish I had. Before I started changing things about I noticed some of the leading edge protection on my prop was de-laminating.20412042 I sent some pictures to Sensenich and they ...
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