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    Hangkai 6hp Outboard Maintenance

    Sounds like a flooded engine. Did you run the proper sequence to drain the carb? I'd let the gas evap before tearing things apart unnecessarily - unless you are looking for an excuse to tear into it! Didn't find a manual but found a better detailed tear down video of a Tohatsu 8hp (same...
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    Hangkai 6hp Outboard Maintenance

    Sounds like a fun project! I think this might be easier than what im thinking. I am unable to find video/image of anyone pulling the flywheel on the Hangkai to see/confirm what the stator plate looks like BUT based on images of used Nissan/Tohatsu equivalent (eBay), the plate seems to have...
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    Hangkai 6hp Outboard Maintenance

    To clarify, I'm not looking for the outboard to generate enough current to charge a battery; only looking to make use of the electricity since it is running anyway to power small devices (amperage might be too low for any practical application TBH). For battery charging, you'd need to add...
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    Hangkai 6hp Outboard Maintenance

    How do folks with built-in fuel tanks check your fuel level? I am strongly leaning towards adding a fuel gauge, which means I will need the 12v rectifier after all. There's also adding a tachometer but I'm not sure why an outboard needs that... It's not like you can overrev it but I guess it...
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    Hangkai 6hp Outboard Maintenance

    Was thinking of adding a rectifier/regulator to get 12v power but would likely drop it to 5v to power USB devices. Why not try just use a wall socket USB power adapter?! It is essentially a rectifier/regulator BUT the outboard AC voltage likely spikes so not sure if the wall socker can handle...
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    Hangkai 6hp Outboard Maintenance

    My mistake, matt167 commented it was a Yamaha knockoff. I've came across other internet posts in past searches with comments that it is a Yamaha knockoff but never seen anyone ref material to confirm. Perhaps they are referring to a different motor or series but I snooped a bit and can confirm...
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    Hangkai 6hp Outboard Maintenance

    I think of all ratings as lowest common denominator for safety, like a car's tow rating. I am fairly confident this PVC raft (more than a toy but not quite a boat) can take a few more horses. I would not rely on the Intext motor mount or the factory mounting points; I firmly believe they were...
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    Hangkai 6hp Outboard Maintenance

    -No salt, just lakes mostly and used a handful of times a year. Happy to hear it starts easily!! -WOW! Where did you find it for $325 (shipped)! I would have considered new but found they were goin for ~$500 (shipped). -You called out the Hangkai is a Yamaha clone. I doubt they took the time...
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    MSG4BOB Mariner 4 Build Thread

    Motor Mount. Credit to this person. https://www.youtube.com/@adrianodomingos8185 Seems he evolved his setup. I think the additional space between the motor and back of the boat in his original design was not optimal b/c it creates too much leverage (similar design to the Intext motor kit). I...
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    MSG4BOB Mariner 4 Build Thread

    Noted. Very familiar with that thread. Too many pages to sort through and I have not seem the info I wanted. I did take a lot of good info out of it (you may notice I have posted in there as well).
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    MSG4BOB Mariner 4 Build Thread

    Made free-to-me transom mount using scrape wood and scrap office chair wheel. Nice I can use the motor's grab handles, tilt it, and roll with it. Separate post for Q/A on motor maintenance. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/hangkai-6hp-outboard-maintenance.773538/#post-5933314
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    MSG4BOB Mariner 4 Build Thread

    Start with some baselines. Measurements are in inches (standard). I couldn't find a nice low side-view of the older model Mariner 4, and yes image is flipped to match direction. There's too much flex and I did not have inflate it 100% so use with caution. I did NOT inflate the keel, which...
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    Hangkai 6hp Outboard Maintenance

    There is your weak link. The Intext mount is really ONLY for electric trolling motors or a feather weight/low power outboard. The 4 mounting points rests on the inflatable tube, which naturally flexes. Extend/Tie it to a hard floor and you should feel a world of difference. The more...
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    Hangkai 6hp Outboard Maintenance

    Thanks for your input. I think I am going to follow specs from your manual! They sound more reasonable/logically to me. It has a sticker/label “TWO STROKE”.. that alone should add the missing hp (does this not apply in the marine world?). It seems Hangkai’s OM tries to summarize multiple...
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    Hangkai 6hp Outboard Maintenance

    50:1 is vastly different from the 25:1 (double the parts of oil per unit of gas). 50:1 sounds like it would burn cleaner but with less oil protection. I will err on safety and go with 91 as well. I am a BIG Amsoil fan but Walmart had Super Tech 'Full Synthetic' 2 cycle on clearance so I grabbed...
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    Hangkai 6hp Outboard Maintenance

    (Insert Homer) DOH! You are right, I meant 2 stroke (or cycle) but saying/using cylinder instead!... Report to mods to see if I can edit this to avoid future confusion. Not sure about the valve clearance specs for IN vs EX specs. Hope someone can chime in.
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    Hangkai 6hp Outboard Maintenance

    It is a 2 stroke, no dipstick. Why wouldn't it have valve clearance specs? It is still a petrol combustion engine using pistons and piston rings that can be rebuilt. I should have replaced 'when' with 'then'. I believe the 2-cylinder motors don’t have oil passages for lubrication; the...
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    Hangkai 6hp Outboard Maintenance

    Bought a used Hangkai 6hp motor (2-cycle, water cooled, upgraded 4 blade prop). I know EFI car motors well but new to carbureted 2-cylinder outboard motors. Looking for some advice on maintenance items and have some questions on additives. Questions: I believe the 2-cycle motors don’t have oil...
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    MSG4BOB Mariner 4 Build Thread

    Hello. There isn’t much of an online community (busy fishing!) on the Intext Mariner 4 SIB but this seems like the best place. Hoping to use this thread to document my Mariner 4 build with ideas and questions. I consider myself a shadetree mechanic and enjoy tearing into anything mechanical...
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    Intex Mariner 4 modifications and Tips

    Just bought a 'new to me' Mariner 4. Excited to get it into the water. I am already fill up with ideas but also have some questions for experienced users. 1)What makes the plywood floor better than the stock slat flooring? Is it b/c the slats roll in the direction of the travel (riding the...
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