Off the wall new boat build

[airboatman631]

Hey guys, I'm into doing things other people don't usually do, so I've got a Panther 8'x6' glass hull. On this I am putting a subaru 100 hp engine. Any body know of a prop adapter or someone who can build me one?

 

[Rich Andrews]

sounds like a bath tub with HP.good luck with it, keep us informed on your progress. I thought Panther had some ins with what your looking for?

 

[grant]

I know a guy that was working on putting a suburu on an airplane...I'll ask him about adaptor if I can get in touch with him.....will let you know.

Grant

 

[dblj006]

There used to be a place out west that used Subarus, Geo 3 cyls, and Ford V-6s. They used Arrowprops with belt reductions. Sorry can't remember the name of Manufacturer but maybe Arrowprop would know.

 

[Bingo]

Check with these Folks,
They have the Subaru Acft Engine Packages

Eggenfellner Aircraft Inc.
735 Airpark Road Hangar A5,
Edgewater, Florida 32132
(386) 566-2616 Eaainc@aol.com Jan Eggenfellner

http://eggenfellneraircraft.com/

 

[Olf Art]

http://www.arrowprop.com . Nice folks. They're in Meeker, AZ

olf

 

[Whitebear]

Anybody with a 5-6" laythe at their disposal can make ya up an adapter. Check with the local high school machine shop or automotive shop classes.

I used to make the ones we sold with our boats at home at night.

Scotty

 

[mwood7800]

I have seen gear reduction adapters on ebay in the aviation parts section

 

[airboatman631]

Thanks for the info guys. I had a guy try to talk me into putting 200 Lyc. on it "just for kix" he said. I've experienced those kind of kicks before, not fun.

 

[Airboatcapt2]

Anyone really good with bondo and fiberglass?
I have a 8' Surf Board that I want to put a WaterThunder Engine on.


Just pokin fun Airboatman.

 

[leo_081103]

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[airboatman631]

When I get it done I'll be looking for a test jockey! Kinda like the surfboard idea!

 

[leo_081103]

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[airboatman631]

Leo

Yes, DD. I found several Redrives(gearboxes) for the application but the price is very prohibitive. DD with a warp drive is what I'm looking at.

 

[Olf Art]

Airboatman, those Subaru engines make a great little light craft engine. A lot of the guys that still fly gyrocopters use them because they're so reliable.

For a DD your low speed torque is where they'll suffer a little, and if I'm not mistaken Comp Cams in Memphis has a grind for them. Give 'em a call ..... (901) 795-2400.

olf

 

[airboatman631]

Thanks Olf, I'm doin it right now. It may not be a great boat, but for me the fun is in the build-up.