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Old 09-04-2006, 12:35 PM
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This is one of many..
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Old 09-04-2006, 01:35 PM
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Re: Airboat project...

did you build that yourself?
whats the motovation in it?

when the state comes here to put defoliant in the lake they use one very similar but it has a 454 chevy in it...

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Old 09-04-2006, 05:31 PM
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Re: Airboat project...

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did you build that yourself?
whats the motovation in it?

when the state comes here to put defoliant in the lake they use one very similar but it has a 454 chevy in it...

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Yeah I've been bulding airboats sense 1988...Ok, the motovation...Money
Lots of airboats here in florida!! I've also built a few with auto engines!
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Old 09-04-2006, 09:15 PM
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Re: Airboat project...

but you did'nt answer my question..
whats the power in the pic..
looks interesting...

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Old 09-04-2006, 10:30 PM
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Re: Airboat project...

Maybe a Rotax????? Looks weird
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Old 09-05-2006, 04:46 AM
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Re: Airboat project...

A lot of guys use Lycoming aircraft engines (or equivalent) in their airboats.

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Old 09-05-2006, 02:25 PM
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Re: Airboat project...

Yep, looks like a 6 cylinder aircraft engine.
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Old 09-05-2006, 04:17 PM
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Re: Airboat project...

Lycomings are pricy and I'm not sure that Rotax makes a six-banger. Could be a Jabiru.
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Old 09-08-2006, 09:18 PM
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Re: Airboat project...

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but you did'nt answer my question..
whats the power in the pic..
looks interesting...

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I'm sorry Bro..I misunderstood your question..Yes it's powered by lycoming
That's an 0540 cu.in 6 cyl-aircraft engine..This damn boat will drive down the road!!!
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