Hello MAA,
This is my first post here, although I have been watching for a while. I am thinking of doing a mini build. I had a old 1969 flatbottom riverboat (Richline) Not really a jon its 48 wide but has a 70" beam. I came across a couple ROTAX 582 "Blue top" model 99 65hp motors. Also able to procure 2 four (4) blade "F" blade Powerfin props. 68" I know that this is not as wide as a typical setup but I already had the hull. I am planning on cutting out the transom and redoing it air-boat style. I have a ton of ?'s. I will either be putting poly or gatorglide/linex on the bottom and trying to keep weight low. Will 65hp with a 3 to 1 gearbox reduction with that prop be enough power to push 1 or two people?
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