Honda Clones (Lifan Horizontal Shaft Engines)

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Does anyone have any facts about the Lifan Engines by Home Depot? I have been told they are clones of the Honda engines.

I am thinking about a 13 or 15 HP with Electric Start for my 14' Jon Boat (AirBoat) Project.

I am curious about parts availability and reliability.

Also if you know of other Honda Clones, please share your experience with them too!

Thanks,
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Seroiusly Considering a Mini River Running Airboat Project - 1436 Jon Boat (already owned) with 15 HP Honda Clone Engine and 42" 2-Blade Prop (Undecided on Pitch....17 ??) Hope to get 10-12 MPH
Suggestions/Opinions/Help/Greatly Appreciated

[Papee]

Welcome to the site, I can't give you any information on the engine but I wouldn't expect too much from that setup, it will move you around fine but it will not plane.

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Thanks Papee. I am not too concerned about fast speeds. How fast do you think I could expect?

I am Seroiusly Considering a Mini River Running Airboat Project - 1436 Jon Boat (already owned) with 15 HP Honda Clone Engine and 42" 2-Blade Prop (Undecided on Pitch....17 ??) Hope to get 10-12 MPH.

Do you have other suggestions for my size boat? ie, hp and prop?

Thanks,
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[Papee]

Speed depends on the boat and how it is loaded, you can only go so fast when not on plane. Top speed would be about 7-8 mph. The boat will start pushing water and actually slow down a bit.
After you have your engine just give Don at Arrow Props a call, he will suggest what prop is best for you. You can also get you prop hub from him.
Here's the prop page and his contact info is on that page.
http://www.arrowprop.com/low.htm

Where are you located?

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I am located in North East Tennessee.

Are there any online calculators available for prop and hp requirements for various loads?

Thanks,

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