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newinertia
07-23-2009, 08:53 PM
Have any of you guys seen a supply outlet other than in Thailand to get one of these? it is for a 125 cc longtail racer.....

newinertia
07-24-2009, 08:29 AM
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Hydro Phil
01-29-2010, 09:43 AM
Newinertia, have been looking all over this site as elsewhere to no avail. Where can i find some links on boats & motors, I want to build one of these, all i seem to find is the 10 meter boats, I want to build a drag boat, the one in the video with a 125-250cc 2 cycle motor. Thanks, Phil

tunnels
02-05-2010, 05:25 PM
Have any of you guys seen a supply outlet other than in Thailand to get one of these? it is for a 125 cc longtail racer.....

Where is your inventivness , make one and learn along the way :D . Use a centrifical clutch on the back of the motor and its just an enclosed shaft inside a stainless steel tube with a prop and skeg at the tailend . How simple has that got be !!:confused: , If you have trouble with a prop look for what the mini hydros are using , Make the shaft with the same attachment so you can use a stock prop . Come on use you imagination think beyond the go and buy mode and live a little !! dosent hurt if you use the brain :mad: , it need to be streach from time to time . :P .

The props they use are hi rake so they shed the rubbish and dont get tangled in the weeds and crap that floats round in there water ways !!

Hydro Phil
02-05-2010, 07:23 PM
Tunnels, seems i will be stretching the brain & pulling out the rest of my 2 hairs, lol, as you say learn along the way. Was trying to omit the last step, but as you say, how hard can it be? Will post progress as i go, need to go shopping & start splitting or pulling hairs! Phil

tunnels
02-05-2010, 07:46 PM
Just remember the thai guys have been doing this for a long long time and some one had to be first , its a work in progress so to speak .
After spending some time on Youtube that was the only prop like that i saw .Heres a throught how about using a tubular prop shaft and making a special end for the propeller to fit on and using a out board prop with the through the hub exhaust!!! Pass the cooling water from the motor through the hollow shaft to keep the shaft tube cool .
I love working and living in asian countries they use what ever is at hand as thats all there is to work with . They are the masters of invention and we could all do with being thrown in to the deepend and have to make do with what is laying about us .
Some where there is a James Bond movie where he is racing in one of those boats and they end up using the props to battle with . Cant remember what the movie was called . It had to be from the 70s or 80 sometime !!.Was the first time i ever saw that type of drive !!:P

Hydro Phil
02-06-2010, 05:47 AM
Yes i recall the James Bond movie, i guess that was the first time i saw this design also. I was already thinking about using a production prop as you say,would be easier to find parts, i also like your idea of the cooling system use. Would have to run seperate tube for exhaust, & cooling system, don`t think i could get away with running that through the shaft bearings, would have to oil or grease fill prop shaft tube. It`s a start though! Phil

hoytedow
02-06-2010, 09:04 AM
The Man with the Golden Gun, 1974. How time does fly!

tunnels
02-06-2010, 03:48 PM
There ya go !!! a team affort !!:D

After think about that wee prop over night i had a some pictures some where of a racing prop that look just like that one but was a 4 or 5 blade as i recall . Have a heap of old boating photos stuffed in a box some where ,will have to go have a look see !:rolleyes:

antoine51
02-06-2010, 05:06 PM
I can sale you a complete set.whith or whit out shaft.

muddin redneck
02-09-2010, 06:01 PM
antoine51,

seen your post. what kind of complete set do u have and do u have any pics of props and/or shaft

thanks
muddin

Hydro Phil
02-10-2010, 05:00 AM
antoine51, I am also interested to see what you have, Thanks, Phil

antoine51
02-10-2010, 12:21 PM
long shaft set photo

Hydro Phil
02-11-2010, 06:12 AM
antoine, what motors do these fit, i want to use a 125cc 2 stroke engine from a old dirt bike & what are your asking prices for shaft & tiller pieces. Thanks Phil You could send me a PM

Michael Lawton
03-01-2010, 02:53 PM
I would be interested in a set of this outdrive
Please send details

donziguy1990
03-08-2010, 11:30 AM
Its interesting that i found this thread. My dad actually lived in thailand for a year when i was about 3 building these boats. He actually built the first longtail that was fiberglass called USLT1 and planned to put them into production but the idea never really took off. I remember when i was around 5going for a ride in one of these things and doing over 100mph. he brought back a bunch of these props and maybe he would consider selling them. he has all different sizes. Ill try to find a picture of the USLT1 it was quite a boat.

Hydro Phil
03-09-2010, 06:38 AM
Could you get some aproximate hull measurements? Thanks, Phil

Michael Lawton
03-13-2010, 12:59 PM
Any hope of buying one of these setups?

antoine51
03-13-2010, 01:51 PM
Hydro phil A85 well fit GX 160 to GX200 honda prop size .6 1/2
A100 fit GX270 to GX390 honda prop size .8 1/2
A120 fit GX620 honda prop size .10

Michael Lawton
shipping costs from tailand to us is to high,
lest form a group and order together.
thanks:Antoine.

muddin redneck
03-13-2010, 07:09 PM
antoine where r u shiping these units from? if possible i would like to buy one of the A100 models what would it cost?

antoine51
03-13-2010, 07:49 PM
Redneck
I don't have anything left for sale,
we need 1o people to form a group,
so we can order 20 units in thailand.
i can give u my phone you can call me if u r interested.
post a thread we are looking for partner to order long shaft propeller.
thank you:Antoine

Michael Lawton
03-25-2010, 02:33 PM
Redneck
I don't have anything left for sale,
we need 1o people to form a group,
so we can order 20 units in thailand.
i can give u my phone you can call me if u r interested.
post a thread we are looking for partner to order long shaft propeller.
thank you:Antoine

I might do that,
what are we talking about for money?
send phone #.

baeckmo
03-25-2010, 05:03 PM
Check with "Paraprop" in this forum, some time ago he said he has contacts!

Frosty
03-25-2010, 08:57 PM
Thai props are 2 blade alluminium made by AAA they are various size and pitch but hubs are already cut to size. The smallest is 4inch dia.

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