powering flying saucer
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powering flying saucer
Just curious if anyone knows if a 3hp outboard will push a 12 foot flying saucer and what I might expect from it. It may be a while before I can afford a bigger motor.it will be for pond use only most likely. I also plan on making the boat light as possible. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. The motor is a 1966 johnson 3hp.Thanks.
- Andy Garrett
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Re: powering flying saucer
I imagine it will push it, but it won't get on plane.
One of the comparably shaped hulls built in the stitch-and-glue technique might be both lighter and more appropriate for a small tiller motor.
One of the comparably shaped hulls built in the stitch-and-glue technique might be both lighter and more appropriate for a small tiller motor.
Andy Garrett
Perhaps the slowest Zip build in Glen-L history...
Perhaps the slowest Zip build in Glen-L history...
Re: powering flying saucer
Thanks for the reply. The flying saucer is already in the works and i will eventually get a bigger motor. I'm hoping a mercury super 10 will get it to plane if I can ever find one.
Re: powering flying saucer
I once used a 4HP 4-stroke to limp home after my 20HP died. I got to 12km/h but think that there may be a little bit more possible with a better prop. for planing I think you need at least 10 to 15HP.
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Keep saving up $$ and get at least 20 HP. My 2 cents
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A 15hp would do excellent on a flying saucer. The 3hp will putt you around the lake though and beats watching from shore 
