Engine Time!
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Engine Time!
I'm looking to find a decent engine more of a reliable one that has the most punch for the buck and that i can trust will start time after time. I'm not looking for an over the top expensive one but something that'll make it an exciting boat. The boat i'm putting it in is 60 inches long by 15 inches wide and is a home built one that's pretty old. I was also wondering if just any motor would attach to the prop. shaft or would a custom piece be in order. I included some pictures below i hope will help. Thank you in advance for all of you advice!
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RE: Engine Time!
You can shop around for a mid mod Zenoa, CY or Sikk if your'e not looking for real speed and are looking for reliabilty. Warehouse Hobbies sells them reasonable as do many other suppliers.
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RE: Engine Time!
If you are after something cheap try www.RCJets.com.au, they do a replica chinese engine of the 26cc zenoah which they call a 260BM engine for $190.00 AU. It will probably only cost you $40.oo AU for freight.
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RE: Engine Time!
or u can view rc worldwide.com for a clone of then zen & water cooled for £69 + delivery i dont own one so carnt comment on performance ..Either way i would personaly change the rudder before u lose it !
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RE: Engine Time!
want a free engine ? go to the lawn mower shop and tale all the "junk "weed wackers they have ,tear them apart and make a few motors realy there is nothing wrong with them just the carb is usaly not tuned corectly
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RE: Engine Time!
McCulloch 32cc air cooled brand new engine with a clutch, shoud, and air cover for $35.
http://www.staton-inc.com/Results1.asp?Category=13
http://www.staton-inc.com/Results1.asp?Category=13
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RE: Engine Time!
you just missed a a sikk motor with a stock 27cc head a modded head and the 25.4 head for 200bucks a stock sikk 25.4 with a tuned pipe is a little over 5horse.