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    RX1 Turbo set-up

    Great build and thread dr.peck76.

    Question. Do you have any other pictures of the Turbo setup/design layout? Which turbo is this - any idea? (Bender, Full Power - or an auto turbo modified?) I'm...
  2. Re: Yamaha Genesis 4-cyl engines (RX1)

    Thanks Bart. I've been all over the aviation forums - that's where I came up with the idea for this power plant. You can't beat the cost, weight, or power these put out. There are about 50 aircraft...
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    Im late to this thread but thought id post anyway...

    Im late to this thread but thought id post anyway - I'm repowering my aluminum 12x5 with a Yamaha RX1 1000 cc engine replacing the old Rotax 582.

    How have your Yamaha builds turned out and what...
  4. Yamaha Genesis 4-cyl engines (RX1)

    Looking for individuals who have built an airboat with the 1000 cc Yamaha 3-cyl or 4-cyl engines (snowmobile or motorcycle). I'm in a rebuild and questions regarding gearbox's and/or redrive options....
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    Re: Yamaha 143 HP RX1 engine

    Thanks for responding. Sounds like our hull setup's are similar.. my boat's heavy and I expect the design will limit top end (but I'm looking for a moose hunting rig, not a drag racing machine)....
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    Yamaha 143 HP RX1 engine

    Been reading up on the RX1 (carburetor) 143hp 4-stroke engine. With an adaptor ($1500) it will bolt directly onto a Rotax C type gearbox and put out 140hp. The engine is 30lbs more than a 60hp Rotax...
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    Re: Mini Air Boat Question/Info needed

    Just coming to the thread. I have a 12x5 hull (Marian boat Works/well built) with a 582 Rotax (65HP) and 3 blade IVO prop. My hunting partner just saw a similar setup caribou hunting; his hull was...
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    Re: Mini on Ice?

    I know this is an old thread but I own a 582 (12x5) and looking at lightweight options with a little more horsepower. Anyone else have info on a 583 and what sleds they were attached to?
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    New member: AlaskanOutdoorsman

    Hi all, I live in Alaska and am new to airboats (mini or otherwise). I do a ton of hunting and fishing all over Alaska and primarly use a 21' Phantom Sport Jon with a 200 Merc (inboard). Great boat...
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