I have been flying RC for a little more than 30 years but this will be my first float plane. I selected the Seamaster because of the many positive comments that I read in this forum. I have an engine choice (1) OS Max 46 FX or (2) Super Tiger 51. In the past I have swapped these two choices back and forth in the same airplane and found that the Super Tiger really does have a significant power advantage. My question is whether the added power of the Super Tiger is an advantage for water takeoffs -- in the air I am sure either engine will do the job just fine.

Any and all feedback would be appreciated.

Howard