inboard mini max HELP

[stoner_roofer]

ive been planing to build a mini max for a while but when i went to buy a 15hp i got a way better deal on a running 68 johnson 40hp but it weighs 140lb and for now obvious reasons that wont work so i grabbed a dube went into my shop and looked at my mass of crap then i figered it out my new plan is to mount my sled motor in the front with a straight shaft to the prop move the seat all the way back and have the motor sticking out of the hood but im not shure how all the weight in the front will make it handle in the water the main thing im worried about is nose diving it into waves any advice would be helpfull

 

[stoner_roofer]

Re: inboard mini max

Re: inboard mini max

i went into my shop a didnt come out till i got the motor running now i just need to get some wood and start building if any one has tryed this and it didnt work nows the time to say something or ill find out for myself the hard way

 

[stoner_roofer]

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Re: inboard mini max

i gess im going learn how to do this the hard way thats ok im used to it

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: inboard mini max HELP

OK, I'm gunna be the first and probably the only responder here. All I can say is THIS IS NOT SAFE AND IN NO WAY SHOULD BE ATTEMPTED!

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

Re: inboard mini max HELP

Back in the day there were many small hydroplanes with the engine mounted in front. I would try to find some plans.

 

[Tahorover]

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OK, I'm gunna be the first and probably the only responder here. All I can say is THIS IS NOT SAFE AND IN NO WAY SHOULD BE ATTEMPTED!

May told that to Gar Wood and he went on to powerboating history. 4000 HP in a 32 ft boat!

 

[stoner_roofer]

Re: inboard mini max HELP

im not useing a big *** sled motor its a 1969 399 rotax (tnt) with stock 30hp and its been stripped down to about 40lb and i already made it run backwards to run the prop im not asking if its a good plan im asking for some advise so i can make it hold together for a summer or 2 and i will have a freind follow me in a boat when im driving