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I started a new thread for a new boat! Attached ImagesYou got to be yourself!
Reply:What kind of motor is that?  It looks to be a flat 4.
Reply:Looks like it could be a six.  I see the shiny valve cover in the middle, but it looks like that could be jugs on either side of it.Dynasty200DX w/coolmate1MM210MM VintageESAB miniarc161ltsLincoln AC225Victor O/A, Smith AW1ACutmaster 81IR 2475N7.5FPRage3Jancy USA1019" SBAEAD-200LE
Reply:After looking again, I think you're right Andy.
Reply:That looks like a lycoming six cylinder but I'm not an expert.
Reply:It's a continental 0470 GPU  ..It's a mock up engine. Not the actual engine going on the boat!!You got to be yourself!
Reply:Looks good! Did you build the fuel cell? Can you give the details on material used? Any problems with tanks cracking or getting brittle?  Thanks, Allen
Reply:There's a company in parry florida that build my fuel tanks..It's coast guard approved!!You got to be yourself!
Reply:more pictures Attached ImagesYou got to be yourself!
Reply:I always wondered why people sit so high on those things.. It seems like motor & passengers up high would make it likely to tip?A belt drive could allow gearing for torque or speed for the prob and keep the motor weight low, and seats can easily be lower.. what am I missing? Is it as simple as "grass is tall" ??miller syncrowave 250hobart handler 140home made 400 amp engine driven in progress...
Reply:Originally Posted by jdchmielI always wondered why people sit so high on those things.. It seems like motor & passengers up high would make it likely to tip?A belt drive could allow gearing for torque or speed for the prob and keep the motor weight low, and seats can easily be lower.. what am I missing? Is it as simple as "grass is tall" ??
Reply:Originally Posted by jdchmielI always wondered why people sit so high on those things.. It seems like motor & passengers up high would make it likely to tip?A belt drive could allow gearing for torque or speed for the prob and keep the motor weight low, and seats can easily be lower.. what am I missing? Is it as simple as "grass is tall" ??
Reply:ok......I'll make it 3 wondering. Answers from the pros?My guess has always been visibility. Swamp stumps, 'gaders, land, etc.200amp Air Liquide MIG, Hypertherm Plasma, Harris torches, Optrel helmet, Makita angle grinders, Pre-China Delta chop saw and belt sander, Miller leathers, shop made jigs etc, North- welders backpack.
Reply:Originally Posted by Thiel-Metal-Fabi kinda  wondered   the  same thing .  but just figured  its   to  see   in the  swamp  .         VERY NICE   BUILD  , GREAT WORK  .   I LIKE ALL THE ALUMINUM
Reply:Originally Posted by bert the welderok......I'll make it 3 wondering. Answers from the pros?My guess has always been visibility. Swamp stumps, 'gaders, land, etc.