float choice
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:02 am
Well Neil, if you read any of my recent posts, you'll know that I
really like my 1800 amphibs on my Rebel, so won't dwell on that.
As for other floats for the Rebel, no direct experience, but know
a little about the Full Lotus and Montana. I have heard of a few
Rebels on the Full Lotus, and heard nothing bad about them, other
than they have more drag, which is understandable. However, they
do have the big advantage of being able to pull up to any
shoreline without having to worry about puncturing the bottom
skins. Also, you can use them on snow in the winter too. Not sure
if you can get amphibs for them, though. If you can, I would make
them removable to save on weight and more drag, for when you know
you'll be on the water for a while.
The Montana floats are a little bigger and heavier, and pricier,
too. They are very rugged and well built, though, from what I've
seen. They might be a better choice for an Elite, because of the
higher gross weight.
I have yet to see a set of fibreglass floats on a Rebel. There is
a local Rebel at my home field that has a set, but he still
hasn't mounted them. Theoretically, they might be more efficient
off the water because of the compound bottom design, but until he
flies it, I can't say.
Then if you see some for sale called Easy Lift, and they sound
like a good deal, just start running the other way. Others on the
list can tell you more about them.
JMHO
Walter
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really like my 1800 amphibs on my Rebel, so won't dwell on that.
As for other floats for the Rebel, no direct experience, but know
a little about the Full Lotus and Montana. I have heard of a few
Rebels on the Full Lotus, and heard nothing bad about them, other
than they have more drag, which is understandable. However, they
do have the big advantage of being able to pull up to any
shoreline without having to worry about puncturing the bottom
skins. Also, you can use them on snow in the winter too. Not sure
if you can get amphibs for them, though. If you can, I would make
them removable to save on weight and more drag, for when you know
you'll be on the water for a while.
The Montana floats are a little bigger and heavier, and pricier,
too. They are very rugged and well built, though, from what I've
seen. They might be a better choice for an Elite, because of the
higher gross weight.
I have yet to see a set of fibreglass floats on a Rebel. There is
a local Rebel at my home field that has a set, but he still
hasn't mounted them. Theoretically, they might be more efficient
off the water because of the compound bottom design, but until he
flies it, I can't say.
Then if you see some for sale called Easy Lift, and they sound
like a good deal, just start running the other way. Others on the
list can tell you more about them.
JMHO
Walter
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com
[mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com]On Behalf Of Bob
Fisher
Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2005 11:46 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: float choice
hi neil i went through this last year lots of options eh?
i chose murphy amphibs they fit well they are the
lightest by a good
margin they work reasonably well , although there
are better floats if you
are using them on rough water a lot mainly because
they have pretty flat
bottoms
i would really strongly suggest going amphib you
can`t believe how much
your flying world opens up when you can land at
airports as opposed to just
lakes and rivers i`m still flying right now!
my thoughts bob fisher murphy rebel #342 160 hp
parry sound
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From: "Neil Hardie" <nhardie@lincsat.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 11:56 PM
Subject: float choice
middle aged) man'sHi guys, it is the time of year when a young ( OK soRebel. Any suggestionsfancy turns to thoughts of floats for his 0320Full Lotus? Compositeout there for best value. Murphy? Montana? Czech?preferences and I will likely-Clamar??
I am sure that there are many opinions andappreciate any input onbe more confused after I read them all but wouldand amphibs.the subject. I could consider both straight floats-------------------------------------------------------thanks
Neil Hardie
Phone:416-524-7696
Fax:416-996-2567
Email: <mailto:nhardie@lincsat.com> nhardie@lincsat.com
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