HANGKAI 3.6hp - THE HONEST TRUTH

We purchased a Hangkai 3.6ph outboard motor twelve months ago.
Here are our thoughts on the performance of the Hangkai.

Join two boomers as we embark on our new chapter & how we manage life & family from our MacIntosh 47’ sailboat heading home to Australia.
We were not ready to sit on the porch in our rocking chairs just yet & we set off on a journey around Australia in our RV to test out how the family would manage without us. Of course, they managed fine so after a few years in the RV we felt the time was right to fulfil our lifetime dream ......to sail around the world.

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[jlt]

Thank you for taking the time and energy to report 6 months later. Very, very helpful. Good on you.

[myparadiseonbantayanisland]

Remember on water cooled you have to change the impeller every year and if it goes out while away from the sailboat you could overheat the expensive mercury or paddle back if you notice the water not spraying out the back.😮

[randytrant]

If your going to run in salt water, you need to disassemble and paint with marine epoxy pint. That will keep it from caroding...fill throttle wire tube with grease to keep it moving....

[patrickbodine]

Thanks for the eye opener!
I think that I will pass on one.

[BottomTick]

Great video. Tells me I need to lubricate all the screws when I receive it. Thanks

[marceloantonini]

Hey can you share manual? I'm looking for spare parts code's

[michteve]

Is this in the ocean? How is this so rusty after 6 months wow. You should try rust spraying the metal parts to help keep your machine working for years to come :)

[stephengalvan]

Did you spray Marine Grease all over the engine and components that would have prevented the rust buildup specially if you are in salt water just wondering because I'm looking at getting one

[geoffb]

Did you fill the gear case with They are shipped dry

[TRSWERTZ]

but is that saltwater and has it been sitting outside the whole 6 months

[TheSFCjaymo]

So you can run it without being in the water?

[chadbussey]

Did you ever do an accurate speed test on it?

[nigeanddonnassailingadventures]

I think we've all been done this track before....it's just so tempting trying to save a dollar by buying the cheaper product only then end up throwing more good dollars at the better product, after the one we just bought breaks or falls apart..!

Well done on the a good honest overview and assessment of the motor and likewise also agree with Scott and yourself that its not really suited to the salt water 😂 cheers

[willarddevoe]

I have a Tomking 4 cycle. Much quieter than a 2 cycle and it's dependable. I'm in the position of feeling sorry for boaters with water cooled and heavy motors. It's easier to service than a Hangkai and it has an aluminum prop. On a sailboat, you might prefer a TK140FC 1 HP 18 LBS over my TK144FC 23 LBS. I don't leave fuel in the tank overnight. If you point it in a direction, it will get there. 4 cycles are a snap to start and they are quieter. Gulls and Elgins are an unusual exception.

[trex]

You should've packed it with grease to keep the saltwater from corroding everything.

[justinbreeden]

IT WAS IN A SALTWATER ENVIRONMENT 24/7 ID SAY THAT IS REALLY GOOD FOR SOMETHING THAT DIDNT BELONG THERE IN THE FIRST PLACE

[stanleybest]

Your biggest mistakes were buying the 2 cycle and no preventative maintenance. I have a Tomking TK144FC 4 cycle. Same size. I changed the centrifugal springs for trolling, filed and shimmed the flywheel slot for far less advanced ignition, greased the throttle and screw threads, 85W 140 oil for prop gear, and put a hand finish on the aluminum propeller. The same cheap start unit will last far longer because 4 cycles start much easier. They don't foul plugs. Water cooling means jellyfish.

[geoffb]

It is water cooled . I've been there and done that and gave up very soon.
When I bought mine on eBay it laeked water from the cooling jacket over the cylinder. I tred to return it but they offered me a full refund and had a free motor. I gave it to a mate. He chucked it after 3 months.
If you like tinkering hmmm but the novelty wears off

[scottbutler]

Was that Chippie I saw at about 0.20-0.22 seconds? It looks like the same style grey t-shirt he was wearing in ep 151.

Good evaluation on the outboard, from the state of the metals, completely agree it is ill suited for salt water environment.

CS & FW

[dennis-pkpg]

i think that's becouse you didn't a great maintance to it. I mean, if you regurally spray on it crc marine and wash it every time it may last more. Even mercury are all rusty if you don't do a great maintance