First mini build

[just bill]

Hello.Heres a mini I've been working on.If you've got any input let me have it.It's the first one i've ever built.I've never even been in an airboat befor four that matter Just always thought it would be fun to have one....Bill

 

[pipedog]

what kind of motor is that?

 

[PeaRiverOpossum]

Not trying to bust your balls but it looks a little narrow...how wide is it?

 

[just bill]

The engine is a cuyuna/2si.The bottom is 4'7"wide I built it befor i started to read up on how there post to be made.Just hope it works.The engine puts out about 35/40 horse with a 2 to 1 belt drive.I'll post as I go...Bill

 

[Okeechobee Cur]

i would deck it in keep set low like a racer.What did the moyor come off it looks wild

 

[just bill]

Im going to deck in the front half.Got to run to the city for more aluminum.Cuyuna's mostly came on ultalites back in the 80's and 90's.Back then they were top of the line.They just didnt know how to market themselfs like rotax.If you do a search for 2si you'll see.They made some kickass little motors.Hey dose anyone know if arrowprop is still open.I've been trying to call for days to get a prop and its always busy....Bill

 

[just bill]

Well I got the seats in today.This thing is turning out to be more work then I first thought...Bill

 

[Bandit64]

bill dont take this the wrong way but do you have any legs?

have you put it in the water yet to see how it floats and stability?

sorry, bad bad post

 

[just bill]

What do you mean legs? yes i put in in my pound behind my house.Floated great....Why what are you seeing you dont like....I've been working on my cage.I'll have pics up soon....Bill

 

[Bandit64]

It doesn't look like there is any room in between your seats. Maybe it's just the angle of the pic. Tried to be funny, bad idea.
I just asked about the stability because I built a duck boat with pontoons and it surprised me when I put it in the water. It wasn't wide enough to be stable. Off course that was a pontoon.
Cool looking motor. Looking forward to more pics.
Dan

 

[just bill]

LOL.Ok now i get it...alittle slow here....I was thinking that was some airboat term..You're rite it is alittle tight but i think it well work.Today while laying out were the prop is going to go with a 2x4 it looks like my engine well have to slide back about 4inches...O'well im retired.trail and air...Would help if it was'nt the only airboat in the state of Missouri...Bill

 

[just bill]

Im almost done with the cage and even got one rudder on.While thinking abour an airboat.I thought theres not much to it.WRONG.Alot of work go's into one of there things..Alrite bandit .let me have it....Kiddin.I'm already thinking about how im goin to build my next one..bill

 

[just bill]

The 2x4 is just four layout...But what do you guys think about swinging it.If it was layout on a nats ass.Its going to be a few weeks till I have my prop.And I hate to run the engine without a load on it...Just a thought...Bill

 

[john1edwards]

It looks like your doing a nice job, but it needs to be wider. :thumbleft: its scary

 

[just bill]

I know.This one will most likely be the wife drives around.I just got a 540L-90 that puts out 90hp.Im goin to make another one.wider...Bill

 

[mudwizer]

yeah i ran 4foot wide boats in the cypress for years. You just got to be carefull. also i was running a corvair engine 110 hp at wide open most likely 60hp at 3000 rpm. the wider the hull the higher it will float less power to push it i dont think you will get on a plane with two people and stay out of deep water and tall grass just my two cents also you might want to x brace your engine stand .and put legs under the stand to the bottom of the hull

 

[radtech]

All I can say is be very careful even on fairly wide turns. Neat motor, but she looks like a roller to me...also, I'd test her out at speed before I let the wife in it. You'd NEVER get out of that doghouse. lol

 

[pipedog]

Don't run the motor with the 2x4, a prop is finely balanced and has pitch in it . I know you know that, just not a good idea. As my mother used to say HOLD YOUR HORSES! :lol: Keep the photo's coming as you go, that little thing might scoot!

 

[just bill]

You're rite.I just did'nt want to run the engine without a load on it.The wait on the prop is killin me.To more weeks.Today I go the other rudder on and raped up the cage.Wire tomarrow.Then the steering.then in the water...More pictures soon..And I will put more suport on the engine..Anain thaks four all the tips...Bill

 

[Wild Bill]

That's a fan cooled engine, you can run it without the 2 X 4. Just don't rev the crap out of it.

Pretty wild Just Bill (couldn't resist!)