Bil,
I have owned this boat for 7 years, and never measured it.
When I bought it, I was told it was 10'
I decided to go out and measure it today, 'cause of what you said.
11' 6" x 5' 10" Good...
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Bil,
I have owned this boat for 7 years, and never measured it.
When I bought it, I was told it was 10'
I decided to go out and measure it today, 'cause of what you said.
11' 6" x 5' 10" Good...
Duane,
I've admired your wood prop in the other thread, and wondered how it would perform.
I think that GSG looks great on your boat... Classy! Bet it sounds good too.
One thing I seem to run in...
I am changing props.
1600 VW (stock 40HP) with 2:1 Belt Drive
Previous prop was a 68 x 32" FL Airboat Wideblade Prop.
357
Boat was plenty fast, yet a bit slow to get on a plane.
Handled...
This guy says Arrowprop sells (sold) them.
Didn't see them on their sight.
I can vouch for its durability and it is smooth.
I had a 68" Paddle prop 3.75 thick, a lot of prop. Smooth...
...
Thanks Dave, I may just build them.
I am familiar with the materials and process, and it makes the boat "part of your family" when you build it yourself...
I like the idea of closed cell foam...
Got poly on the bottom, and the reduction is Air Boat Drive 2:1 Belt Drive.
The little boat runs along about 35-38mph on the GPS.
Motor is totally stock, Dual Port VW 40hp straight from Brazil,...
Here's my 10' Hydra Bee with th the 2:1 VW 40HP.
Been sittin' since a tree fell across the bow during Hurricane Charlie.
Now I am going to build a new cage, change rudder (to 2), and get a new...
My boat has one Big Rudder and I want to build a new cage and go with 2 Rudders.
3' or 4' - Airfoil if possible.
Orlando Area
Thanks,
Don
I love my boat, and wanted to learn as much as I can, before I do anything to it.
I can't afford to pay for too many mistakes, so I'll be happy to learn from others'.
So, I had extra motivation to...
They are most likely counting blades.
Here's a DC3 pilot's comment
"Robert Campbell - Yes, it's a good idea to pull the prop through by hand if a radial has not been run for several days. ...
I had a bit of trouble registering tonight.
If you use the link on the "Front Page" (http://miniairboatassoc.com/) that says Register, it says "User registration is currently not allowed."...
Thanks to Duane for telling me about your website, and for you all letting me join your forums. I look forward to learning a lot more about my boat.
It's a 10' Hydra Bee aluminum with a 40 hp VW...