I live in Adelaide, Australia, and there are always these 4WD cars that are modifyed to go on the railroad tracks, that go along the freight train lineWhat are these things called? (You don't have to live in adelaide to answer, i'm sure they're probably all around Australia or the world).
anywhere from 15 to 25 would be good but as always, everything debends on the operatorsome shouldnt use over 2hp.
For aluminum or glass a safe rule of thumb would be to multipy the length from stem to stern x 3, so you can safely hang a 40 h.pmotor on her without sinking herBut no rough housingIf you want more spin put on a fancy propand you will GO!
Maybe 3 x the beam would be closer to the truthThere should be a tag on the stern with the rating on itA boat this size is usually 12 HP maxMine is the same boat with a 12 rating but I have an 18 on itSeems to handle it alright but not if it weighed any more.
It should say on the manufacturers tag, located somewhere on the inside part of the transomIf not there, contact a local dealerI've seen 14' v-hulls rated at 15 hp and up to 30 hpPutting a motor too large for the boats rating is extremely dangerous.
In the US, it is called a High-Rail car or a High-RailerComes from being able to drive on the (High)way or (Rail)roadBut, they can be cars, trucks, cranes or other pieces of equipmentAfter securing permission and protection, the vehicle is aligned with the direction of the tracks with the vehicle atop a grade crossing, the rail wheels are lowered and locked into place on the rails, allowing the rear tyres to make contact with the rail for traction while suspending the front tyres above the rail, and away ya go.
