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Message: <blockquote data-quote="GTS225" data-source="post: 225411" data-attributes="member: 6678">I had a plan at one time to convert one using a liquid-cooled snowmobile engine as the powerplant.  Mount a small four cylinder car radiator in the incoming airstream to the prop and it should keep things cool nicely.  A lot of modern snowmobile engines are rated at 60-80 horse now, so should have plenty of power to swing a 4-5 foot prop.It might be a little tough for you guys down south to find a snowmobile engine though, sorry.The biggest problem with an airboat though, is the prop noise.Roger</blockquote>