Frankenjon Backup Motor Test 1 - 4hp 4 Stroke Outboard

It's better than paddling though!!

[@mattmayo3539]

The swamp cruiser is awesome. Thinking of getting the outboard for a small zodiac to take a few hundred yards off shore in Bodega Bay California for Dungeness crab season.

[@canidsong]

That's a lot more fun than trying to do it from a kayak.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Awesome nice work! You definitely don't want to drop that lol 825 subs! Nice work, we just liked and subbed, keep up the great work!

[@Tom_Goss]

Thanks! Happy to see you are Born Again, I am too!! God Bless!!

[@BornAgainBoating]

@@Tom_Goss Amen Brother God Bless You!!!

[@benweatherford5362]

The little might might work if the boat had a deep keel. The flat bottom is probably not the best.

[@Tom_Goss]

@@benweatherford5362 It's purpose is to be used for backup, and it works great for that. A couple months ago I had my battery go dead 5 miles down river, this got me back in just over an hour and a half. Around 3.5 mph on average. Didn't have to paddle, or call for help. Little motor worked like a charm.

[@willarddevoe5893]

I converted a similar motor TK 144FC to troll. Set the ignition back toward top dead center and gave the centrifugal clutch lighter springs. Fuel draw is fine, but i can cut back to 10 ounces an hour. A steer handle extension is nice. A swiffer handle.

[@Diflade]

I have two of these saved my ass couple times!

[@CapnSchep]

Nice demonstration, how much do you think it weighs ..?

[@johnaverick7468]

Oh yea, 25 miles down river is plenty reason to have backup power !

[@eamonnocarroll5866]

Good video - could save the day/ Thanks

[@joshspiers8888]

Thanks for sharing. I’m considering a backup 4 stroke motor as well and like the idea of mounting beside the cockpit within arms length of handle. Also very little room for transom mount. Was strongly considering a custom mount similar in function as you showed in your video using the 2x4. Any major concerns you might share? Was steering a deal breaker? My application is on a much larger boat but similar idea and function as you show on the side of your boat.

[@Tom_Goss]

Video shows why off the side didn't work well. Out back is the best location, lock the neck down so it doesn't turn then stand and lean side to side to steer. Slow but steady. Here's a couple trips later when I actually had to use it due to a dead battery. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a522lIawj5yShZY

[@leesmith5419]

As long as it gets you home that’s all that counts

[@Racerboy535]

I just grabbed one of these for a 12’ aluminum boat. A couple of good tips below for you all. There is no oil in the lower drive unit! 90wt gear oil or a multi weight is needed. Buy a spare plug because the stock ones seem to fail after a few hours. Also, do not overfill the oil. The crankcase vent will suck up excess oil into the carb causing it to smoke like a civ. I had it mounted a little off and just a tad over the top mark on the dipstick. Take the measurement with dip stick screwed all the way in. It’s a good little motor that will get you out of a pinch.

[@jkrause10292009]

Im researching a few motors planning on putting it on a 10/12 ft vhull aluminum boat, hows the speed on yours?

[@starcityofva]

Thanks Brien. Same question as Jonathan how does it push your boat? Speed any good.?

[@moneyshot7775]

I recently bought one of these little motors. I like it especially since the first thing(s) I did were replace the Chinese spark plug with a known brand popular plug.....then I welded a short 1/2" steel nipple to the muffler (which sadly comes wide open exposed on the top for rain to fall into) and re-plumbed my exhaust to go out underwater! Now it's as quiet as a mouse pissing on cotton!💯👍

[@Tom_Goss]

Mine ended up with carb problems, had to buy a new carb but couldn't find the exact match.. So it runs ok, but full throttle wants to shut down. I gave up and just got a Nissan 5hp 4 stroke a few days ago, twice the speed and a fraction of the noise.

[@thomasitsasecretlol1988]

One rule of boating I learned young no matter if you want to or not you always carry extra gas especially if you’re alone

[@Tom_Goss]

This test had nothing to do with running out of gas. It was for testing a backup outboard motor to see how it was going to work. A few trips after this video I got to find out exactly how it would work when my battery went dead and I was stuck 5 miles down river. This little outboard got me home. I have a new battery now, and I carry a jump pack with me too, but this outboard will be a permanent addition as it's proven to be worth it's weight.

[@MrJustus88]

wondering how would that motor work with a larger prop

[@TonyMontana-qp9bu]

Slower burn up

[@DepravityWriting]

What kind of boat is that? Looks amazing

[@Tom_Goss]

Thanks. I built it 7 years ago. 12' jon boat with a Seadoo 580 jet ski motor. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2qWomWKhtJroaM

[@CapnSchep]

That’s called innovation, you done a great job ...!!

[@cicciomarangio4023]

Hi, i have Just unboxed the same engine, but It doesn't go that fast. Did you change any component? Also, the handle does not go from low to high, but reaches the max halfway, then decreases again.

[@ImprovingYourMokai]

Make sure the choke is off. I didn't change anything though. My throttle increases like normal, don't know what to tell you there.

[@allentobolewski7273]

Mine also goes to half throttle and slows down and dies after that. It does push my 15 foot catamaran 6 miles an hour at half throttle, but I would like to go to Full Throttle. I'm working on it today. I see a tiny screw in the top of the throttle Barrel. It may be a needle valve adjustment. I hope to know soon. At this half throttle speed I burn about one liter a gas in 3 to 4 hours.

[@Andy-df5fj]

You shouldn't need to travel far in reverse, so grabbing a paddle to back out would be quicker to get the job done.

[@NinoSpinner]

Me lo consigli? Come ti trovi? Consuma olio?

[@Tom_Goss]

Just regular gas, no oil mixed. www.amazon.com/HANGKAI-Outboard-Construction-Corrosion-Protection/dp/B07GWJ5WMB/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=hangkai+4hp&qid=1594497661&sr=8-6

[@michaelcox5096]

Yes put on back of boat only👍

[@zachberman9785]

What is the boat width and length of boat? Good video.

[@ImprovingYourMokai]

Thanks. Commenting from another channel FYI. It's a 1236, 9 years since I built it now! Here's the build video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2qWomWKhtJroaM

[@The_Kayak_Guy.]

Have you had any issues? Im considering this model over the 2 smoke!

[@painlesstom]

Replying from another channel. It got me home so nothing to complain about. Wasn't fast, but it worked. I start it before every trip just so I know it's good, always fires right up. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a522lIawj5yShZY

[@williamganley4739]

I haven't tried it on a boat but if it's anything like my weed eaters the four-stroke has more torque and is quieter at idle and full throttle than a standard two-stroke. Another thing to note the four-stroke has more moving parts than a two-stroke. After two years I had to regap the valves on my trimmer but it's been good for more than ten years now besides a replacement primer bulb and fuel lines. If you go with the four-stroke use Non Detergent SAE 30 oil and change it every season and especially during the break-in period.

[@MrDavidelliottjr]

That little motor is pretty cool. I want to get one for my kids John boat. Whered ya get it

[@Tom_Goss]

www.amazon.com/HANGKAI-Inflatable-Construction-Corrosion-Protection/dp/B07GTWZPMM/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=hangkai%2Boutboard%2Bmotor%2B4hp%2B4%2Bstroke&qid=1617502891&sr=8-4&th=1&psc=1

[@mamiltonhorris4476]

There great little motors, I've just about finished with the 10 hr break in period. If you haven't gotten one already, check ebay as well. I paid around $100 less than Amazon. I also got the 9 hp version and have 2 hrs on it. Both started 1st pull. Literally took it out today on a peddle boat. Awesome

[@mamiltonhorris4476]

Paid 500 for the 9hp. Got a sick deal IMO. Offerup, direct from local warehouse. The 7hp is 400. Wpb Fl

[@Racerboy535]

Facebook market place was $379 to my front door.

[@mamiltonhorris4476]

@@Racerboy535 i got it for $220 on ebay. They're $289 all day right now. www.ebay.com/itm/4-Stroke-4-HP-Heavy-Duty-Outboard-Motor-Boat-Engine-w-Air-Cooling-System-52CC-/194135160048?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

[@ngirardo86]

What is your main motor?? Its flying in the beginning.

[@Tom_Goss]

Rotax 580 from a Seadoo. Nice to have backup options when down river alone.

[@ngirardo86]

@@Tom_Goss what an awesome idea!

[@GregorySM2010]

GIXXER_NICK has

[@cycl0nnus]

that motor is screaming!! nice!!!!!!

[@urielaguilar8760]

En donde puedo con par uno de esos

[@fuelfilm03]

Hi Tom, nice vieo, I purchased the same motor. It runs well but I wish it could be locked in position during sailing. I'm using it on a 23 sailboat so I would rather using the boat tiller to turn, as it is more confortable, but I can't find a lock option, does the motor have any lock switch I'm not aware of? Thanks

[@tomrc4328]

Replying from another channel, but there is a tension knob down under the motor above the transom clamp. I leave mine tight so I can stand at the console and lean to turn. Works fine.

[@yazidayob4869]

Hallo sir can i know.this engine have a oil gear or no?

[@painlesstom]

Not sure exactly what your question is. But the engine is 4 stroke, so the crankcase has oil that needs to be changed just like your lawn mower. And the lower gearbox takes 90w gear oil.

[@johnaverick7468]

Non of these fellas ever bring an old car GPS to tell us how fast /slow a kicker will push the boat.

[@Tom_Goss]

I was using GPS... said 2.6 mph going against the current. In another video I actually had to use this to get home, got 2.7 mph. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a522lIawj5yShZY

[@johnaverick7468]

@@Tom_Goss That would get you back to the ramp.

[@ashtonguillory9932]

how fast does the 4hp go max?

[@painlesstom]

About 3.5 mph, It was too anemic for this and I eventually went with a Nissan 5hp outboard. I get 5-6 mph with that.

[@captlarry-3525]

4 hp maybe a little optimistic ?

[@Tom_Goss]

No, it's a backup motor. I don't have to get home fast, I just have to get there without paddling. This gets that done, works great actually. A couple trips after this video I was 5 miles down river with a dead battery.... 1.5 hours later I was back at the boat ramp. ;)

[@tomrc4328]

@@Tom_Goss kzbin.info/www/bejne/a522lIawj5yShZY

[@MIKES0029]

You think that little bad-boy would push a 14ft aluminum with bench seats as a primary motor? They are just so damn cheap!

[@ImprovingYourMokai]

This is a 12' aluminum boat, so yeah it will push it.. just not very fast. Maybe 4-5 mph?

[@MIKES0029]

ImprovingYourMokai got it! Thank you!

[@ct1762]

@@MIKES0029 honestly you'd be way happier with a 9.9 2 stroke for $500. will zip you on plane and a 9.8 tohatsu 2 stroke pushes my 14' polarkraft to 23 mph easily and so much quieter & smoother than this thing. single cylinder motors are not fun with a tiller.

[@Alex_Willis]

@@ct1762 show me a 9.9 for $500 so I can buy it.

[@ct1762]

@@Alex_Willis sure i've got a few. actually doing a 1982 15hp short shaft right now, have a 7.5hp johnson for $350, and 8hp nissan for $750, and a old 9.2hp chrysler for $250. runs really well. all will be completely ready to go. not sure were you are located, but im in RI. could always ship UPS.

[@rodr6897]

That's really an excellent idea. But I have a problem trying to order from Amazon but it can't be shipped to my address at 95829 Sacramento California.So how can I buy this?

[@ImprovingYourMokai]

Maybe have it shipped to a friend nearby?

[@thornyturtleranch6152]

Dump Amazon and go for Ebay. Theyre $288 shipped from Ebay. Come out of Chino, Calif.

[@rodr6897]

@@thornyturtleranch6152 thanks I got one from eBay delivered to my address

[@thornyturtleranch6152]

@@rodr6897 how do you like it? How is it running? How heavy is it? Can a normal strong man carry it one handed?

[@rodr6897]

@@thornyturtleranch6152 yes perfect in my boat 4hp. Easy for me to carry keep in my storage ..

[@bobbyandras6630]

If you had your helmet on it will go straight lol

[@GurrasGarage]

I have the same motor, they are called Hangkai, why do you say Frankenjon, is that some americana translation 🤣

[@Tom_Goss]

Frankenjon is the boat. Part jon boat, part jet ski. A play on words from the story Frankenstein.

[@GurrasGarage]

@@Tom_Goss my bad 👍

[@jakescorpion1]

Side mount ahaha

[@waleedamoun6796]

hahahahaha