Part 2: 2021 Hangkai F6.5 four stroke review and Bris Inflatable Dinghy with Air Floor

[@Htownrule]

I previously had the 6hp Hangkai I sent it back with the return period and grabbed this model after watching your video.. I’m at the point in the break in process where I can go less than 3/4 throttle continuously & go full throttle for one minute every ten minutes.. Your video is very informative

[@RedemptionReady]

Thank you! Appreciate it!

[@redbustourguide]

Great information!!

[@fisherman_rue2403]

Thank you for posting this series to this point. Looking forward to pt 3.

[@RedemptionReady]

54hrs and it's off the boat. I'll do a part three in the next two weeks. Corrosion is bad but I'll go over how i fix it. Aside from that, no issues to speak of yet.

[@redbustourguide]

I just reread this! Wow I think I’ll go with the Yamaha 4hp then! Or a 12hp hangkai

[@RedemptionReady]

@@redbustourguide I'd look at the Hangkai 6hp 2 stroke too. It's a Tohatsu 5B clone. 40lbs and 5hp for under 600.

[@cwgruber1]

I did not see you see you soak this this thing in corrosion protection... i use the mercury version and it does well used every quarter or at maintenance time.... will keep it looking like new...??

[@RedemptionReady]

Nope. Got a 14yr old Suzuki and a 9 yr old Suzuki that look brand new and I use them in salt water a lot more then I used this one. Neither have one bit of corrosion.

[@cwgruber1]

@@RedemptionReady Awesome the Hangkai just corroded that quickly ikes...

[@fisherman_rue2403]

How would it compare to a 1978 2-stroke 6hp Evinrude?

[@fisherman_rue2403]

I'm looking to replace it.

[@RedemptionReady]

@@fisherman_rue2403 like for like would be a Hangkai 6hp 2 stroke. These 4 strokes are about 15lbs heavier but use less fuel. Output wise they'll be similar. But an older 2 stroke was never meant to meet current emissions so less fuel consumption would be your first notice. I am going though 3 gallons every 10-12hrs which is about 1/4-1/2 gallon an hour.

[@fisherman_rue2403]

@@RedemptionReady Thank you. Output was my question. If they are similar there, then good. Do you have any input on going 2 vs 4 stroke aside from weight?

[@RedemptionReady]

@@fisherman_rue2403 two strokes because they fire twice as many times as a four they tend to rev quicker and have higher torque. But when it comes to outboards, you'll get up on plane quicker with a 2 stroke and get the holeshot a bit faster. When you goto buy one vs the other one unique difference is the 2 stroke Hangkai is a Yamaha F6 clone and has an internal tank where the 4 stroke does not and is a Tohatsu MFS6B clone. So the 2 stroke you can run without an external tank, there is a hookup. Four strokes must have the tank and they come with one, 2 strokes don't they just have the internal which makes them about $100-150 cheaper. Noise... Well the fours are a bit quieter as well.

[@fisherman_rue2403]

@@RedemptionReady does the 2 stroke require mixed fuel?

[@mohamedmarzouk8759]

Hello mate, thanks for the amazing detailed video, I'm seeking your advice if you don't mind :), I'm a newbie to boats & all that stuff, Recently I've got a SIB 11 foot, Would you recommend a Suzuki 2.5HP or the Hangkai 4 stroke 6.5HP? Thanks in advance

[@RedemptionReady]

Well depends on what you want I guess. My Suzuki is now 9 years old. Starts everytime on the first pull and it's light. Visit any cruiser community dink dock and you'll find half the motors are Suzuki 2.5's. Really. Why? Probably the 5:year warranty, inexpensive to buy own and maintain, indestructible, light at 30lbs which makes a huge difference when your trying to get the engine off or on in a blow at anchor. But you must swap out the jets from the Eco friendly OEM to these 3-6 09491-66005 ▪ Main Jet #66 15-3 09492-34004 ▪ Pilot Jet #34 In my 10' SIB the Suzuki can push me, 2.5g gas can, air pump and dink anchor with various little bits to 6kts and plane, barely but planes. The 6.5 however I can add my wife and still plane. But while the Suzuki can push me up to 6kts the Hangkai could get me to 13, wife and I to 10 and all three adults to 9. The Suzuki with all three we do about 4. The Hangkai corrosion is a problem. And at 60lbs it's heavy. I'd also look into the 6hp 2 stroke at 40lbs. It's a Tohatsu M5B clone. And if 60lbs is ok with you on that 11' I'd seriously consider their 12hp 2 stroke. It's actually a 9.8 clone of the Tohatsu M9.8B engine. And it weighs only 59lbs! The 9.8 should get you and gear up over 20kts. Run Amsoil 2 stroke oil. The middle grade stuff. Works really well. I'll never give up my Suzuki though. It's just so damn reliable. It's lack of speed does make trips long. Never run ethanol fuel in any of these! It will corrode the aluminum in the carb and clogged it up before the tank is empty.

[@mohamedmarzouk8759]

@@RedemptionReady Thank you so so much for the detailed info, Really appreciate it 👍

[@Guitarsdetectors]

Thanks for posting. I’ll install that hour meter and use your link when I buy. Edit: so would you say if or when I need parts I can use the Tohatsu equivalent and would work?

[@RedemptionReady]

I replace the spark plug for the NGK DCPR-6E. The water pump impeller and zinc is in part 2. Just pause it when i leave it there for a bit. The Hangkai OEM impeller is good but it had some flashing to clean up... I will use it. Looks good to me, once it's cleaned up. Got the OEM parts from Defender.

[@adamtedder1012]

​​@simplistiksoftware think you can use tohatsu remote controls for throttle on it?

[@redbustourguide]

I was told these aren’t 15 in ch shafts more like 18 inch

[@RedemptionReady]

@@redbustourguide 40cm which is just over 15". Not gonna work like a 20", too short.

[@redbustourguide]

@@RedemptionReadythanks for the info!

[@guillermoandrade2675]

Question. I have a 6.5 hangkai engine and I bought it used but with 8 hours supposedly on it. I started it and got some black stuff looking grime on the tub I tested it in. Didn’t use new gas but it started right up. Do you know what that is ?

[@RedemptionReady]

Could be anything. From grease in the torque tube and transom mount to leftover assembly lube coming out the exhaust. There decent engines but don't expect them to last. In salt water 3 years is about it and they literally fall to pieces.

[@JohnBraman413]

not sure why you have problem with it. another dude on here got over 10mph with same engine. close to 13mph when he added the hydrofoil and sat more forward.

[@geebroni4118]

Did you decide which side of engine lays down when transporting? Thanks for the vids.

[@RedemptionReady]

Gonna go with the manual on this one. Handle side up. I've not laid it down yet as it's my method of travel to and from shore. But being a Tohatsu clone I'll trust the cloned manual and say Handle Side Up.

[@geebroni4118]

@@RedemptionReady Thanks, already have a 9.8 LS Tohatsu but wasn't a good match for my Zodiak 310. Just received the 6.5 which will be easier to transport. Safe travels from PNW.

[@RedemptionReady]

@@geebroni4118 yeah the two cylinder four strokes are quite heavy. I have a torn up shoulder and a total knee replacement so I'm always looking at how much weight I'm shoving around.

[@dgomes1967]

@@RedemptionReady The Hangkai manual and the sticker on the side of the motor are wrong. If you look at a Tohatsu or Mercury F6.0 manual you will see they recommend the engine be place on the tiller handle side. There is also a bump out on the front of the engine housing to support it laying on that side. Think about it. If you where to lay on that side, of what the sticker is showing, you would be laying the engine on the sifter side. That shifter is somewhat brittle and will eventually break from the engine laying on that side. Also, the oil fill plug is on the tiller handle side so you want the oil to move away from the piston. This will prevent oil from moving past the piston rings filling the combustion chamber full of oil and eventually moving it's way into the carburetor which are all on the opposite side of the tiller handle. In summary, you want the carburetor side on top as well as the shifter.

[@RedemptionReady]

@@dgomes1967 yeah that's what i thought. I just transported it 1200 miles north but I had the power head lifted however it was laying on the shifter side. Good eye.

[@redbustourguide]

So how is the bris holding up?

[@RedemptionReady]

@@redbustourguide took it to the Bahamas last season, videos are up. Did great! Not one issue. No delam on the glue and she sat inside the boat all thru a Florida summer. I bought a new 4hp 2 stroke Yamaha in the Bahamas for it. Wicked fast. About 4mph faster than the Hangkai.

[@redbustourguide]

@ great!! I subscribed and liked ! Thanks so much for all this information!!! I’ll go watch the Bris boat video now. Black Friday they have a ten percent off deal. Probably getting a 2stroke hang Kai 6 for it.

[@RedemptionReady]

@redbustourguide west marine has 40% off all their boats right now. I got a rib260 for 785 last year. I have that one with me thus season. I don't need 10' this year.

[@guillermoandrade2675]

There was a ring in the tub I tested it in

[@curtbennett8402]

But how do you like the motor? I’m looking to buy a 6.54 stroke myself but there’s so much information on the Internet you kind of wonder what’s real.

[@RedemptionReady]

It works for it's intended purpose. Corrosion became an issue. Aside from that it was reliable.

[@stephengalvan7722]

So all and all is it worth the purchase

[@RedemptionReady]

If you know how to wrench on an engine. Yes. For $900 it's a good deal. Only problem to date was the fuel connector at the engine, the pin inside bent over and stopped fuel flow. Removed the pin as the hose doesn't use it and it's fine.

[@tomulator]

Are you by chance a materials engineer or metallurgist? You seem to know a bit about metals/alloys. Just curious.

[@RedemptionReady]

I read a lot. Lol. Sometimes it sticks to memory.

[@rickmcguigan6863]

My 6.5 will not even run right out of the box not happy at all

[@alfito332]

Chinese motor last 2 or 3 years then is junky poor materials corrosion issues I bought hangky 6.5hp during period time hoses and pump fail I had to be towing for a bigger boat to the dock , I replaced gas hoses and pump now is good no more issues Pls dont go more than 2 miles far from coast cause you cant reliable in small outboards