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 18hp duromax rat tail build 
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Post 18hp duromax rat tail build
Hey all,

New to the forum and started a new project, so I've been soaking up some info. My 6.5hp Thailand longtail has worked well pushing my 14x36, but its time for an upgrade. I recently got this farm engineered rat tail for $200, it was set up as a chain/sprocket with a 5/8" keyed prop. I'm cutting it down and threading it to fit a 3/4" threaded BPS 9x5 tiger prop and swapping out to a u-joint assembly. Also replaced the some bearings and seals. Finally its being married up to a 18hp Duromax. I'm open to any and all feedback or pointers as this is my first build.

Thanks for the add!


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Fri Oct 11, 2019 10:50 pm
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Post Re: 18hp duromax rat tail build
Little bit of an update. Whats with the lag time in posting on this forum?


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Wed Oct 16, 2019 6:03 am
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Looks like a cool little set up bro. If it gets you to the ducks, then it’s a success for sure bro!


Wed Oct 16, 2019 12:41 pm
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Post Re: 18hp duromax rat tail build
Finally made a little progress. I cut the tappered 5/8 portion off the end of the shaft, then threaded it to 3/4 #10 to fit the BPS tiger 9x5. Still not sure how well the 18hp will turn that size prop on my 1436 flat bottom, but thats what the BPS website recommends.


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Post Re: 18hp duromax rat tail build
OP, where did you find those bearing housings/couplers?


Sun Dec 29, 2019 9:19 am
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Post Re: 18hp duromax rat tail build
Why is it so many of these interesting threads die such a quick death? ....usually just after three or four posts??


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Because that thing probably ran like a turd and he scrapped it.

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Wed Apr 08, 2020 1:34 pm
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Pound For pound. Single cylinder clone engine duromax 18hp is king . Biggest big bore. and all gx390 hop ups fit. Im running 25 mph on a 1436 w/ modded 18hp mated to a cheap twister


Sat Feb 06, 2021 7:50 am
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That’s fast as fuck for that little rig. Good stuff bro


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