Budget Redneck Ride

[Bogger2]

Hey Dlight
looks like your getting there. Can't wait to see it go on the water. Good budget ride.
I like it!
Bogger

[dlight]

Only turning 2400 RPM.

Slower than expected....

New bigger motor on the way (Honda GX660). I am sure this could be one of those never ending projects, much like my 82 CJ7...

[Papee]

Nice going! It really doesn't look like it doing too bad with the two people in it.

[dlight]

New engine - Honda GX660 with 42"-22 Wide Prop.
Runs great in shallow water, planes out good with two passengers and runs consistently 10-12 MPH - top speed 16 MPH.
Engine turns 3500 RPM on the trailer. (Too many RPMs - I know)
I have another prop that I plan to try (42-24 standard width) after my hull repairs are complete. I hit a nasty concrete chunk in shallow water and took on some minor damage to the hull at the rear.
I would like to be able to consistently stay on plane.

Any recommendations for a polymer or epoxy coating?

[Bogger2]

Hey Dlight,
It looks good.
I like the triger gas control. I got a twist grip , but I think the triger setup might be a better way.
Frog spit is a good product!
I got mine from chuck at airboat pro's. they sprayed it on I think.
Thanks Bogger

[dlight]

Thanks Bogger2! I tried a dual prop set-up today. 42-22 Wide Prop next to the motor and a Standard 42-24 in rear. Results were less than expected. Although I was turning 2600 RPM on the trailer with the dual prop set-up, the single wide 42-22 at higher rpm (3600) outperformed the dual prop set-up. I plan to go back and try the 42-24 standard prop by itself.


A couple of pics of the rig with a single prop set-up attached below

[Flathead]

Dlight,

Are those just two props bolted on top of each other? Neat idea.... I like the trigger throttle idea too. I'm trying to figure out a slick way to make it happen. Perhaps you could show a close up of your set up?

Flathead

[dlight]

Flathead - The Dual Props are bolted together using grade-8 5/16" diameter bolts. There is a metal plate between them to prevent the props from crushing into each other.

As for the trigger throttle, I stopped in at the local bicycle shop and purchased a simple break lever mechanism and a brake cable for a tandem (Bike built for two). That is the longest cable they had available. It works great! I will try to get some pics up soon. I think some longer cables are available on ebay.

Dlight,

Are those just two props bolted on top of each other? Neat idea.... I like the trigger throttle idea too. I'm trying to figure out a slick way to make it happen. Perhaps you could show a close up of your set up?

Flathead