Scott: I will second the part RE: finding a KR builder to look it over for you as there are many errors that such an experienced person might find that might not be all that obvious to the unenlightened. I would recomend Mark Langford & Larry Flesner as good referances here in the midwest and a look at Phil Matheson's site (he is from the land Down Under--Austrailia) would be worth your time.
Don Lively Burlington, IA 52601 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Phil Matheson wrote: > Scott wrote > First, would you advise buying the kit and > starting from scratch or buying a KR in the boat state? Second, which > of the engine options is the most reliable? Which provides the best > bang for the buck? Approximately how many hours, on average, will each > of the engines last? > ------------------------------------------------------- > > Building. > Depending who built the boat stage, it may be a good start to your project. > Keep in mind you should get someone to look at it before buying, may save > you some headaches > Engines > Many around depending on you budget, VW, Corvair, RG2000. Jabiru, etc etc. > I like the RG2000 as it has a gear drive, therefore NO prop loads on the > crankshaft, you can see it on my web page. or contact VW engines . > www.philskr2.50megs.com > > http://www.vw-engines.com/ > > But it is a purpose built engine and not a self assembled and priced > accordingly. You need to look at them all. > > Good luck with the hunting. > Welcome to the KR network > > Phillip Matheson > 0408665880 (cell) > VHPKR > Australia. > mathes...@dodo.com.au > NEW WEB PAGE > www.philskr2.50megs.com > > http://www.vw-engines.com/ > OLD WEB PAGE > http://mywebpage.netscape.com/flyingkrphil/VHPKR.html > > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
