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david67

United Kingdom
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Posted - 08 Feb 2021 :  04:44:22  Show Profile Send david67 a Private Message  Reply with Quote
So I've found myself a little 12 footer on a trailer that needs TLC.
White upper and blue hull or vice versa ?
Brand new Hangkai 4hp or recently serviced 2nd hand 4hp Johnson ?
Thanks, David.

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cliveshep

Thailand
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Posted - 08 Feb 2021 :  06:42:58  Show Profile Send cliveshep a Private Message  Reply with Quote
All white I'd say as it's only a small boat, it's hardly a Cheverton is it? I know nothing about the Chinese engine but it's reviews are far from encouraging. I would say after reading the Amazon customer reviews buy the Johnson engine, well known, easily serviced because parts are available and lots of workshop experience around with Johnson motors.

https://www.amazon.com/HANGKAI-4HP-4-Stroke/product-reviews/B07GTWZPMM

However, unless used on a millpond I'd want something bigger than 4 hp - at least a 6hp from experience assuming it's a runabout hard-chine hull. If a round bilge clinker or simulated clinker then maybe 4hp might do it just with a larger diameter prop to give it a bit of grip, or even a refurbished Seagull Silver Century 5hp.



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