sikR31

i've been looking at those lifan 50cc or 110cc motors for my scratch build
anyone heard anything about them?

Justaddwata

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if this is what you looking at (or one of its cousins)http://tboltusa.com/store/product_in...roducts_id=152 I would think it a less than ideal option for a performance oriented boat model - lots of weight, gearbox, and air cooled.

Try looking for a 39cc or 50cc watercooled Blata or Polini clone motor (may be minimoto branded or similar) - both are direct drive, clutched and include water pumps and pack good power. Should be the same as in the top two bikes on this link - http://www.zuma.com.au/Motorcycles.htm#PocketBikes

sikR31

cheers bro i wasnt looking forward to trying to convert to watercooled... that 50cc pocket bike motor would be the ducks guts i reckon

Justaddwata

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the 39cc may even be a better option - Believe they are close on power stock but you should be able to upgrade the 39cc using Blata OEM parts (Reeds etc) to make a lot more power if you need it.

sikR31

i like power... my hull will be 64" long 12" beam i think it would need a decent kick up the butt

jacob711

a blata rep engine would be perfect for a 64" hull

the cheapest option is to probably buy a whole bike and take the engine etc. out of it
some here http://shop.ebay.com.au/items/__wate...86Q2ec0Q2em359

and you will also need a walbro carby and manifold, i think someone sells them for $150au at www.pocket-bike-racing.com.au

if you need any more help just ask, ive got a few pics of mounts etc.

sikR31

cheers for the links mate. should be sweet making mounts n stuff.
nearly finished my bottom half mould just piddling around making chines