Power Boat Hydroplane Racing Longtails in Thailand

Thai longtail boat races in Thailand Race weekend at Samut Songhram in Thailand Top Speed recorded at 165 kph (102 mph) Ang Nam Chaimongkol August 2009 More details and model longtail plans at www.John-Tom.com Engines generally used for this type of boat are: Rotavator Engines (Hand Plough) 150cc 2 stroke Car Engines - Usually Toyota 1600cc Rotax Engines (very old 2 stroke engines) - twin cylinder 600cc Races are held for each class and there is an Unlimited class which are the fastest boats. The Toyota 1600cc to 2000cc engined craft are in the Unlimited Class.