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Thread: Kitfox on Montana 2200 amphibs?

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    Default Kitfox on Montana 2200 amphibs?

    Anyone flown a Kitfox on Montana 2200 amphibs? I have a model 5 with a C90 and it seems like 2200s would be quite a bit too much float, but I'm wondering if given a bigger motor it could work. Found one post stating 2200 amphibs are 395 lbs. The seller gave me the old Subaru motor with the sale minus the reduction gearbox...

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    Default Re: Kitfox on Montana 2200 amphibs?

    That is too much float for a 1550# GW Kitfox. They are too heavy and the plane would be over floated.

    If you add about 400# to the current empty weight of your plane what is the new useful load? Is there even enough UL for fuel and a pilot? BTW the 395# you mention is most likely just the floats and may not include the mounting struts, pump and hardware. You would be lucky to have less than a 400# net EW increase after removing the wheels, brakes, gear legs, etc and installing these floats.

    I wouldn't consider using the Subaru engine, especially on a float plane. The Subaru is too heavy and doesn't have very good history. A C-90 is probably not the right engine if you want to have a floatplane, you need a light weight engine and probably a minimum of 100 HP.

    There have been several discussions about Kitfox on floats. You should be able to do a search and find some threads.
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    Default Re: Kitfox on Montana 2200 amphibs?

    Sorry, I cant believe how fast time goes by and how busy life gets. Well thats what i figured. I’m looking into some mods to hop up the C90 a bit, and fortunately im pretty light so the airplane will rarely be close to max gross.

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    Default Re: Kitfox on Montana 2200 amphibs?

    The seller gave me the old Subaru motor with the sale minus the reduction gearbox...
    This is probably the most viable solution as of now.

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