I used 4 pcs bamboo busings. Works just fine while bathed in motor oil. No burnt bushings after 2 hours continuous running. :)...
Lube I am building a 6.5Hp (Honda-clone) long tail. Prop shaft is SS 5/8" diameter 8' long. I know I need to support this with several bushings...
Redneck, sent you PM.
Those props are hand-made by a local prop smith here in the Philippines. Stainless steel sheets are shaped by hammer & anvil then welded onto...
Here's a couple of props that were tried. Fastest speed was attained with the 2-blade, hi-rake prop.
Hi Siberian, I originally tried a surfboard (40lbs) with a 3Hp outboard (35lbs) but couldn't get it up on plane. The surfboard was 12-ft long by...
Thanks Pistnbroke! You just saved me a whole lot of effort! I was just about to open another engine when I read your post....
Thanks Pistnbroke, it makes sense now. :) ------------------------------
Thanks pistnbroke, although that leaves me scratching my head...... :confused: Why do 99% of all outboards always use gear reduction? And...
Hello Pistnbroke, I'm doing 17.3kts (GPS) on the surfboard at 5,000rpm WOT, 2-bladed prop 6.75" x 4.7" (crude measurement, crude prop). Engine...
Thanks for the info Pistnbroke. I'll be mounting my engine on a home-made surfboard, flat bottom, so planing should be easy.
What boat did you mount this on? How fast did it go?
Honda clone 6.5Hp Question for Pistnbroke: I have a honda clone 6.5Hp 200cc 4-stroke (~US$90 brand-new) and I am planning to mount it on a...