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Author:  fishon!! [ Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:11 pm ]
Post subject:  homebuilt short tails
hi all this is my first post on this forum so howdy :D

i have recently built an 11 hp tecumseh longtail, using mostly parts from home depot and some online sources for seals and bushings. (mcmaster-carr is awesome) anyway, i would really like to join the group here eventually with a higher horsepower motor that can really haul tail. seeing as there is no search on this forum (a recommendation) i would like to be able to see what others have done, even the dealers. some of my main interests are 3 gear transmissions, and shaft angles and lengths. im a big fan of building my own equipment seeing as i only spent around 1 grand for my motor, which a lot was wasted due to not knowing what i was doing. sorry for the long post, but i would just like to pick the brains of some of the home engineers out there, thanks
fishon!!
Author:  craig [ Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:14 pm ]
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Author:  mcnemar1982 [ Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:26 pm ]
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Welcome to MMT! :mrgreen:
Author:  schrieverboy [ Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:30 pm ]
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welcome ma baw.. dis site will def. help u find out what u need to know. creative thinkn like that is how da surface drives came about in da first place soo.... good luck ;)
Author:  fishon!! [ Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:32 pm ]
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aaawwww :oops:
Author:  Mag10 [ Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:42 pm ]
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I built a small 13 hp shorttail a few years ago. If you can weld aluminum and build a longtail, you won't have too many problems. I stayed simple, no clutch and manual trim. Let me know if you have any questions. I have many hours of research into it.

Mag10
Author:  schrieverboy [ Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:52 pm ]
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Author:  fishon!! [ Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:36 pm ]
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ok i posted pics in another thread. i couldn't find any threada on building short tails, so if someone knows of one please let me know, thanks much
Author:  Mag10 [ Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:36 pm ]
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Sorry, about the picture quality.

PM me your email address, and I can send you sketchs/plans that I put together.

Mag10
Author:  slingshot [ Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:30 pm ]
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Hey bro thats looks cool how fast does she run.
Author:  Mag10 [ Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:10 pm ]
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It runs about 15 mph on a riveted 1436 jon with 2 lighter guys in it. I built is initially, with a 9X6 subsurface prop. Never got around to running a 10X8 surface piercing prop, but I think it would have swung it. It has a 1.5:1 reduction. May have stepped the speed up a little bit. Fun project.

Mag10
Author:  fishon!! [ Fri Nov 20, 2009 10:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: homebuilt short tails
actually, i'm really taking a liking to this style, you could really strap some power down on the hull with this setup:
http://www.ronniesairboats.com/mudboats.htm
http://www.airboat-transportation.com/muddhogg.html

i like the second one better with the cage over motor. if you could make it chort enough, you could put the driver seat on top, and i really like the rudder steering, set up like an airboat almost.
whats ya'lls thought? ecer seen one go through mud? they good?
Author:  nashua fisherman [ Sat Nov 21, 2009 1:14 pm ]
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