Just wanted to know if anybody has tried a rcv engine in a seaplane. I purchased a seamaster a couple of years ago and it was originaly powered with an os .46 ax. The .46 was more then enough power for it but the oily mess was really getting to me. I tried routing a long piece silicone tubing to exhaust near the rear of the plane but this caused some engine tuning difficulties. I ended up with a very rich midrange and transition due to the exhaust restriction, from the silicone tubing, causing high fuel tank pressures. Anyway, I decided to try a 58cd from rcv.

So far I have run the plane off snow and I'm very happy with the performance. It really makes the plane enjoyable to fly. Fuel consumption dropped considerably with more than adequate power. I'm just wondering how vulnerable they might be to corrosion? Any thoughts?

Buy the way this is my first post but I've been reading rcu forums for almost a year.