Advice on a B-22 Backdraft Please!.......

[Niall.Bougourd]

Hi there Im in the process of purchasing a B22 Backdraft to race in 3C next year, im having mixed opionions from fellow racers and friends on what engine to put on the back, im new to the sport so any advise regarding engines and props would be greatly appricated.

Thanks Niall

[Foolish]

3C ??? - not without a canopy..

[Niall.Bougourd]

Ill be racing in Guernsey racing, where the magority are racing phanton 21's and ring 21's.....

[Captain Chaos]

So not 3c then.
The B22 you're looking at, what engine does it have?

[Niall.Bougourd]

OK, Told you i know jack shit! lol It doesnt have an engine its fully rigged boat ready to go, it used to have an xr2 but kept on overheating and blowing up, whats the best engine for this hull design?

[daze]

15 inch short shaft mercury,
xr2 or 200xs

[Niall.Bougourd]

Originally Posted by daze

15 inch short shaft mercury,
xr2 or 200xs

Thanks Daze, do you know of any for sale?

Niall