The fishing should be OK i just don't get time to go. During the heat you have to dig a hole in the floating weeds and pretend you are ice fishing. You can catch crappy year round once you learn how to get the bait to them.
Chuck
The fishing should be OK i just don't get time to go. During the heat you have to dig a hole in the floating weeds and pretend you are ice fishing. You can catch crappy year round once you learn how to get the bait to them.
Chuck
John has been known to barter too. He want be back to the end of the month.
Chuck
I like this hull a lot....
And I sure love airboat videos.
The cake and the icing!
Very nice, Chuck!
There is no normal life... There's just life. - Doc Holliday
The Toughster 127 is gone and headed to Alaska. I miss it already and it's only been 2 days.
Hey Chuck,
It even looks good on the back of a truck. Shipping must add some major bucks to the price of that unit. Best of luck with your production run.
John
Harvest in circles
Yea John, the shipping cost does add up but you are driving distance so I will pay the shipping.
Chuck
Hey Chuck,
I haven't been on in a while. But I just caught wind of the toughster. As always you done a most excelent job on that one . The vidieos show it works well.
I really lke the hull. Whats the thickness is the aluminum?
I'm comming along good on my mini. I test ran it a few times and I think I got the kinks ironed out. As soon as I finish a few minor things I will be breaking it down for finnal paint and assembly. I hope by next month It will be complete. I would like to come up and check out the riding area with you guys one afternoon.
Bogger
Boat specs:
Hull, 116 fiberglass
Bottom, Frog spit
Motor, Rotax 532 dual carb
65 ponies to push with
Reduction, 2.58/1
Prop, IVO 62in.3blade adjustable
Rigging, 0.5 and 0.75 emt
All still under construction
Hey Bogger2, the bottom is .125 6061 T6 and the sides are .090. Let us know when you are coming and we will try to plan a ride.
Thanks, Chuck
Thanks chuck. I'll give you guys a call next month if all goes well.
Thanks Bogger
Boat specs:
Hull, 116 fiberglass
Bottom, Frog spit
Motor, Rotax 532 dual carb
65 ponies to push with
Reduction, 2.58/1
Prop, IVO 62in.3blade adjustable
Rigging, 0.5 and 0.75 emt
All still under construction
Chuck,
Any news on this boat from Alaska? I just want to know the engine is still going strong? If something happens to that one I will know what to look for on mine should anything happen to it. I think you said you had several hrs on the engine before you built the boat...
Thanks
I think we had 5 hrs on it when we shipped it. I haven't heard from Dick. He should have it any day now. I will call him this weekend.
Chuck
Chuck,
How did that modded motor handle the fuel... I am wondering if a 6.5 gallon tank is going to be enough for a 30 mile trip or do I need to plan to carry a 12 gallon... Could go 9 but the 6.5 gallon and 12 gallon red protable tanks have nearly the same dimensions so I can build a tray that can hold them both.
Hey brlcla, I'am sure it used a little more fuel than the stock motor because the boat is heavier than the other mini's. If you are planing long trips, you might consider the bigger tank or carry 2 small ones.
Thanks, Chuck
I got a call from Dick in Alaska today. The Toughster 127 arrived in Alaska last Wednesday. He has put a few hours on it and is proud of how it performs. He said everyone that seen it likes it and can't wait until he can give them a ride. I hope some of them get hooked and place an order.
Chuck
Chuck,
I hope they get hooked too. You could probably fit 3 of them on one of those trailers....
Duane
A KWAZY old Southerner... and darn PROUD of it.
Airboat Pros MiniPro 116 / Frog Spit
SS rigging - with side by side seating
Teledyne 4A084-4 engine
Solex H30/31 Carb
Arrow Prop 1.73:1 reduction
67" Whirlwind 2 blade Mini Prop
under construction
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