@meposkot It is, you may want to try a larger motor than a 6.5 hp if your boat can handle the weight. I think my prop has just a little more pitch than my motor can bear, can't reach full rpms.
Hey! you could build a belt clutch for this! 2 pulleys with a loosened belt on it! if you put the lever in the wheel presses in the belt and creates friction so the propshaft turns :)
@SthealthRaider Yes, in fact i used that type of clutch on a gocart I made, and a golf cart, video search words (homemade utility vehicle). I wanted to use something like it on he boat except there isn't much space under the hood, and weight is also an issue.
@SthealthRaider Just make sure the top of the pipe holding the shaft is above the waterline and that it is sealed where it comes through the boat hull and you won't have any leakage. Most boats need a seal at the top of the shaft because the engine and shaft holder top are below the waterline.
@Bram97310 No plans, winged it all the way, the boat actually started out as a surfboard. I added the pontoons for extra flotation and built the body on top of the board.
The motor is a 6.5 hp horizontal shaft general use 4 cycle. It is directly driving a shaft that goes at a 10 degree angle to the propeller which comes out of the hull right about where the driver sits.
Haha how you haven't died I don't know haha
Notto380 2 weeks ago
I first thought it was a sit on lawn mower
terry4144 1 month ago
sounds good
romandybala 1 month ago
damn i hate 40 second video...make it longer!!
Bloxkorner 2 months ago
That is totally cool! Is it inboard powered or is there an outboard hidden inside?
706jim1 3 months ago
@706jim1 Inboard 4 cycle motor, could use a few more horses.
shannonlloyd1 3 months ago
LOL, What did you name it?
MrLeonard55 3 months ago
Fantastic !!!
Mr4PIZON 3 months ago
That is awesome two thumbs up :D
blackjackjwh 3 months ago
that is really cool i wont one now : )
hayden33421049 3 months ago
Needs shade
FromThe3PointLine 5 months ago
Take the governor out of the engine maybe? It's easy to do and it lets the engine spin right up to whatever the prop will allow.
Nice looking boat though, it's a hoot!
weirwolfarroo 7 months ago
this is f****n awesome.
LeonRFpoa 7 months ago
It only has one seat.....no room for the beer and babes! Back to the drawing board maestro!
alneal100 7 months ago
hey look its shitty shitty bang bang. lol jk jk its aculy pretty cool
andrew0901280 8 months ago
Make it look more steam punk.
lordquasar 8 months ago
Thanks!
Yes, it actually started as a hollow wooden surfboard, then I added the pontoons and body to make the boat.
shannonlloyd1 11 months ago
Well, that is one COOL looking boat!
Your own design?
706jim1 1 year ago
is you throttle wide open? i want to do the same setup thanks.
meposkot 1 year ago
@meposkot It is, you may want to try a larger motor than a 6.5 hp if your boat can handle the weight. I think my prop has just a little more pitch than my motor can bear, can't reach full rpms.
shannonlloyd1 1 year ago
hi there what size did you use thanx
scaledchiken 1 year ago
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scaledchiken 1 year ago
Hey! you could build a belt clutch for this! 2 pulleys with a loosened belt on it! if you put the lever in the wheel presses in the belt and creates friction so the propshaft turns :)
SthealthRaider 1 year ago
@SthealthRaider Yes, in fact i used that type of clutch on a gocart I made, and a golf cart, video search words (homemade utility vehicle). I wanted to use something like it on he boat except there isn't much space under the hood, and weight is also an issue.
shannonlloyd1 1 year ago
Does it have enough power to get up on plane?
regnidak 1 year ago
@regnidak Could use more power, maybe 2 or three horses more, doesn't quite level out.
shannonlloyd1 1 year ago
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SthealthRaider 1 year ago
how did you made the shaft waterproof with the ship so water doesnt come into ship???? i wanna build mah own boat too :P
SthealthRaider 1 year ago
@SthealthRaider Just make sure the top of the pipe holding the shaft is above the waterline and that it is sealed where it comes through the boat hull and you won't have any leakage. Most boats need a seal at the top of the shaft because the engine and shaft holder top are below the waterline.
shannonlloyd1 1 year ago
do you have the building plans?
nice work!
Bram97310 1 year ago
@Bram97310 No plans, winged it all the way, the boat actually started out as a surfboard. I added the pontoons for extra flotation and built the body on top of the board.
shannonlloyd1 1 year ago
verry nice!! :D
jonasmyrv 2 years ago
Wow, awesome boat. I like how maneuverable it is.
willwalkkent 2 years ago
The motor is a 6.5 hp horizontal shaft general use 4 cycle. It is directly driving a shaft that goes at a 10 degree angle to the propeller which comes out of the hull right about where the driver sits.
shannonlloyd1 2 years ago
what motor did you use? What are you using to get the motor power to the propellor?
bigdidgerido 2 years ago