View Full Version : will a weed wacker motor fit in my boat
metalmellinium
11-20-2002, 06:06 PM
hey i got a ciggurate boat and want to put in a weed wacker motor in it. i have a os in it roght now do you think it will fit. email me at metalmellinium@aol.com and i will send you a pic of the boat thanks
duckweed
11-20-2002, 11:44 PM
How big is it? length and width. whats it made out of?
metalmellinium
11-20-2002, 11:50 PM
its a little over 2 feet, its made out of fiberglass if u like i can send pics
Ron Olson
11-21-2002, 12:38 AM
Too small for a gasoline engine if that's what you are talking about. The weight alone will sink it.
metalmellinium
11-21-2002, 12:46 AM
ok sorry the boat is more than 3 ft long i will show you in the pics
Ron Olson
11-21-2002, 12:55 AM
A 40" hull is about the smallest that you will want for a gas engine. You will need 5" wide engine rails to fit it in. It's been done with 4" rails but it's real tight! If you want to send me a pic, my e-mail address is in my profile. You're also going to have to upgrade your running hardware to 1/4" drive.
duckweed
11-21-2002, 10:29 AM
Who is the boat made by?
Even 40" is a little small 46" L and around a 14" beam is the smallest that I would consider.
Why bother with email post the picture here just make sure it not to large,but if you know who made the boat pictures aren't necessary,I know Ron probably has seen everything ever made.
:D
metalmellinium
11-21-2002, 02:00 PM
i would post it there i dont know how so its kina hard. i dont know who makes its i got the boat for free. he said the guy that he got it from raced it so i dont know. thanks
Ron Olson
11-22-2002, 01:03 AM
It's pretty easy to post pictures on this site. Click on the "Browse" at the bottom of your reply then find your picture if it is on a disc, CD or stored in your computer. It should come up in the "Attach File", then hit your Submit Reply.
metalmellinium
11-22-2002, 03:00 AM
GOT pics here it is Tell me wut u think WILL IT FIT
metalmellinium
11-22-2002, 03:01 AM
here it is will it fit
duckweed
11-22-2002, 10:34 AM
Judging by where the stuffing tube comes up inside, and where the cowl ends, to put a weed eater would most likely not be possible,or at least practicle ,in my opinion you should fix up that boat and run as a nitro boat.
An overall shot of it from the side would help.