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<blockquote data-quote="Ranchero50" data-source="post: 213907" data-attributes="member: 1523"><p>I would suggest reading my build thread. I tried to explain what I did and why I did stuff. Might help you make some decisions. </p><p></p><p>The engine looks like it's right at the CG... Do you have any better pictures, say of the side profile and maybe some dimensions for the center of the engine? </p><p></p><p>I still think straddling the engine may be your best best, think OCC chopper. Maybe make a flip forward console / engine cover / seat assy. Reusing the ski steering and throttle setup will save money on cables and probably the wiring too. If the fuel tank was behind the engine on the ski I would put it there on your hull too. Battery and troller up front should counter the fuel tank weight.</p><p></p><p>On mine I'm sitting right on the front of the engine. Front of the console is mid point on the hull and I straddle it with my knees. What's the endurance on the engine fuel wise? Mine will go through 9 gallons in 45 minutes at WOT but it's only a 5-6 minute run to my fishing area.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Jamie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ranchero50, post: 213907, member: 1523"] I would suggest reading my build thread. I tried to explain what I did and why I did stuff. Might help you make some decisions. The engine looks like it's right at the CG... Do you have any better pictures, say of the side profile and maybe some dimensions for the center of the engine? I still think straddling the engine may be your best best, think OCC chopper. Maybe make a flip forward console / engine cover / seat assy. Reusing the ski steering and throttle setup will save money on cables and probably the wiring too. If the fuel tank was behind the engine on the ski I would put it there on your hull too. Battery and troller up front should counter the fuel tank weight. On mine I'm sitting right on the front of the engine. Front of the console is mid point on the hull and I straddle it with my knees. What's the endurance on the engine fuel wise? Mine will go through 9 gallons in 45 minutes at WOT but it's only a 5-6 minute run to my fishing area. Jamie [/QUOTE]
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