HANGKAI 3.6hp - THE HONEST TRUTH

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We purchased a Hangkai 3.6ph outboard motor twelve months ago.
Here are our thoughts on the performance of the Hangkai.
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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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@jlt7438 2 ай бұрын

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

@sailingsalaciastar 27 күн бұрын

glad we could

@randytrant Жыл бұрын

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....

@sailingsalaciastar Жыл бұрын

I really should have thought of that! Great idea and I wish I had done it!

@ReeTVdocs 6 күн бұрын

Do you need to do that if you use it in lakes and canals?

@myparadiseonbantayanisland9030 6 ай бұрын

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.😮

@csturgeon80 Жыл бұрын

I've had mine in in Santa Rosa Beach Florida running in the bay every couple of weekends for over a year.. we take it out when tthe kids wanna go swim on weekends (kind of a miniature crab island like in Destin right outside of our neighborhood....motor still starts on 1st and 2nd pull... but I religiously flush it out as soon as we get back... she's not exactly fast but my twin and I have gone miles on the thing and never have any worries. (for you that don't already know...the bays are obviously salt water...) I run similar motors in RC boats (Zenoah style) so I've aquired the skill to troublehsoot and fix motors pretty good. ...only part I tend to break on occassion is the pull rope... FYI if you guys require replacements for the pull rope assembly.... zenoah and it's copycats work like a charm... same demensions... relatively same design.. around $14 bucks USD and usually last longer than the hangkai ones. last thing...I drilled a hole through the top of the cover big enough to get a long screwdriver through than a 2nd hole on the side (for eyeballing the fuel'air screw ).. makes it way easier to tune the carb to get the most performance out of it (without having to juggle cover parts, gas tank etc... elevations diffferent in china or wherever hangkai is... a slight turn or two will almost definately get you more revolutions out of her.....oh and stay away from the alum props... won't hurt it any...but weight defentials a tad higher and you'll loose a bit of speed... regardless of your ability to sharpen and balance....

@sailingsalaciastar 27 күн бұрын

defiantly not for us full time cruisers

@chadbussey8305 21 күн бұрын

How much speed do you get out of them?

@sailingsalaciastar 21 күн бұрын

@chadbussey8305 not too fast on a ten foot rib. Probably around 3 knots, kinda the same from our 3.3hp mercury.

@willarddevoe5893 8 ай бұрын

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.

@trevhedges Жыл бұрын

Cheers guys !

@sailingsalaciastar Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it

@chadbussey8305 21 күн бұрын

@@sailingsalaciastarinformative thanks

@marceloantonini6116 6 ай бұрын

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

@trex1448 9 ай бұрын

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

@michteve222 Жыл бұрын

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 :)

@nigeanddonnassailingadventures Жыл бұрын

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

@sailingsalaciastar Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys - staying warm over there? Sure has been cold here. My dad used to say "penny wise, pound foolish". I think I didn't listen well enough haha

@scottbutler6514 Жыл бұрын

The old adage the the most expensive tool you can buy is a cheap tool seems to apply to outboard motors too!

@chadbussey8305 21 күн бұрын

Yeah, in fresh water the motors are holding up nicely. Also the OP has freely admitted there were steps he did not take to prevent the damage the salt caused. I found a 6 year review earlier.

@stephengalvan7722 8 ай бұрын

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

@sailingsalaciastar 8 ай бұрын

No Stephen, I didn't but wish I had. Also a lot of good advice in the comments I wish I knew beforehand. They are noisier than other motors but it got me where I wanted to go.

@stephengalvan7722 8 ай бұрын

@@sailingsalaciastar beautiful boat by the way

@sailingsalaciastar 8 ай бұрын

@@stephengalvan7722thanks, she's an oldie but a goodies. Do you watch our sailing channel on YT? Sailing Salacia Star

@BeamerTheFox 23 күн бұрын

man 6 months on the water, ( non fresh ) an it turnt into a ball of problems... i almost wonder if we sprayed the whole thing down with gear oil if it would help that corrosion.. hows that merc holding up out there any good? i still hear good about the newer mercury motors.

@bdanielcal4608 22 күн бұрын

Your comparing a 200 dollar motor to a 1200 motor really

@chadbussey8305 21 күн бұрын

@@bdanielcal4608I have no problem supporting the company that is supplying the economical version. I consider it like voting. If enough people buy the economical product the overpriced product has to either accept market loss or COMPETE.

@stanleybest8833 9 ай бұрын

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.

@TheSFCjaymo Жыл бұрын

So you can run it without being in the water?

@metalandwood4u 8 ай бұрын

Not for long, its water cooled. Needs the water flowing.

@chadbussey8305 21 күн бұрын

Did you ever do an accurate speed test on it?

@sailingsalaciastar 21 күн бұрын

No, never did. Wish I had though :)

@daddynipplecorn Жыл бұрын

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

@sailingsalaciastar Жыл бұрын

Yes it is always outside and is only used in salt water - so the poor thing never had a chance. Think it would be great if only used in fresh water.

@justinbreeden7922 20 күн бұрын

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

@sailingsalaciastar 19 күн бұрын

Yep me too

@scottbutler6514 Жыл бұрын

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

@sailingsalaciastar Жыл бұрын

That sure was Chippee, he is a great mentor to us.

@dennis-pk1pg 3 күн бұрын

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

@rickland9838 5 ай бұрын

Does it still run?

@BeamerTheFox 23 күн бұрын

its probley at the bottom on where they were tied up there, that thing was dead weight lol, they dont need that an from what hes showed us, we dont need one either lol

@cheythompson740 Жыл бұрын

I do not recommend these engines for long term use in salt water, you would go alot longer with say a yamaha 2hp

@sailingsalaciastar Жыл бұрын

Totally agree Chey - fresh water use only. Would absolutely love a Yamaha but the cost here is considerably more than a Mercury - which we now have.

@henryng439 8 ай бұрын

should have opened up the lid and greased the insides to prevent rust. i guess that this outboard wasn't for the average joe.

@obypry3526 11 ай бұрын

not for saltwater maybe.😅😅😅

@LeeKirkman88 Жыл бұрын

My father calls chinese metal monkey metal, My father worked for British Steel for years. And said Chinese metals are very poor quality. As a biker id never own a Chinese Bike they just rust out quickly and the wiring is very thin and poor.

@matterhorn1975 9 күн бұрын

Clearly you havnt looked after the motor, nor maintained it in any way shape or form. If you are running it maj ly in salt water you need to keep all exposed cables greased, the pull cord needs bee wax applying and before storing it away it needs to be run in non salt water for 5 mins. That's of course only my opinion.

@user-td8iu3lt2x Жыл бұрын

Chinese outboard motor.....maybe only Parsun.....

@zeekwolfe6251 4 ай бұрын

Rusty...your fault!

@M-mj8bd 11 күн бұрын

I still don't know why you people take a perfectly good boat and put it in salt water. I like my Great Lakes freshwater

@sfbluestar Жыл бұрын

Looks like a piece of junk

@sailingsalaciastar Жыл бұрын

It did work OK for a bit but the salt water killed it quickly. We get what we pay for I guess.

@sfbluestar Жыл бұрын

@@sailingsalaciastar I wonder if it will hold up better if more protected. For example, use only in fresh water, wash/flush it after use, etc.

@christofferryder7612 Жыл бұрын

@@sfbluestar it does. i have had one for a year now and it has hold up great even if i have used it for a few months in the baltic sea wich is saltwater

@metalandwood4u 8 ай бұрын

@@sfbluestaryeah, taken car of, it will last a while. Will need spare parts though.

@bdanielcal4608 22 күн бұрын

Doing a pros and cons review with a 200 dollar motor in saltwater with no maintenance really .And i dont care if you have a yamaha if you dont do maintenance especially in saltwater you will ruin the motor this is not a fair review

@ReeTVdocs 6 күн бұрын

Umm, what maintenance needs to be done? I guess we're going to wreck our motor because we don't do anything to it

@christianronn5301 6 күн бұрын

What maintenance is there to do on a simple two-stroke, especially after only six months? It’s still a brand new motor. And it’s not like the starter is a maintenance item. There are Yamahas (among other brands) from the 1980’s still in use without ever needing anything other than spark plugs.

@bdanielcal4608 6 күн бұрын

@@christianronn5301 maintenance isn't only wrench time it's also making sure in salt the motor is properly flushed every time out spray down with wd or such lubing up your throttle lever cables and pivot points that's maintenance Means to maintain .keeping it in good condition not running the crap out of it in salt water especially then going home and throwing it in the garage till next weekend .that's how any motor budget or a brand name lasts along time . I've seen the most expensive brand motors not make it past a season due to poor maintenance . And please show me any motor brand name or not that's last long with just changing a sparkplug and not flushing it out with fresh water and lubing it .I don't know what the salt content of the water you boat in but here in the real world salt is the most corrosive thing to boats and even vehicles alike .

@christianronn5301 6 күн бұрын

@@bdanielcal4608 I’d like to think I live in the real world, a five minute walk from the Baltic sea. Nobody “flushes their outboards” except in fall, when the season is over. Maybe.

@ReeTVdocs 6 күн бұрын

@@bdanielcal4608 do you only need to do this when using it in salt water? We have no idea. The first time we used the engine, some random people had to start it for us. If you need to clean it every time you use it in a river or canal, then I guess ours is already wrecked as we haven't done anything. I guess we need to learn a lot before we invest in an expensive motor

@edbuscus360 5 ай бұрын

Not a good engine but you guys are horrible with tools....I hope you don't work on anything that requires the use of tools for a living. Oh my god I wrote this comment under the influence of alcohol and can't believe how much of an understatement it was.