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PostPosted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 4:08 am    Post subject: floats Reply with quote
I am new to the list but no doubt this is an old subject. I own a 2001 IV classic with a 582 and want to buy floats. I hear Full Lotus are the toughest but not as efficient as the others. Is the engine powerful enough to efficiently handle floats, incl. amphibs, at gross. Thanks for your comments. George
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 7:49 am    Post subject: floats Reply with quote
 
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 7:55 am    Post subject: floats Reply with quote
I have full lotus floats and I like them. They may not cut the water as clean as an expensive set of metal floats but they  will be more durable. And they are more forgiving if you have a few rough landings. You do not have to worry about sandy/rocky shore lines making holes in your floats either. I don't know how long they will last, over time the plastic will likely weak to the sun. I have had mine for 4 years now and no problems.
 
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 1:25 pm    Post subject: floats Reply with quote
George,
I have a Model III, 582, and Full Lotus 1220 amphib floats. I have not been able to develop enough thrust to get on step at gross weight (1050 lbs). Have tried three different props; GSC three blade, IVO three blade, both ground adjustable, and a wood two blade (borrowed from a friend's Avid).
On the positive side the floats are great at absorbing rough water and with their broad bows they are very resistant to diving. (Don't ask me how I know but I had to re-tighten the sagging rigging wires afterward.)
As for the amphib gear it is outboard of the floats when down and puts so much stress on the front spreader bar that it bows downward about 1 1/2 inches. The float rigging is SkyStar from about 1995. The amphib gear would (IMHO) PROBABLY survive perfect greased on landings, beyond my skill so far. I use the amphib gear for ground handling and take them off when I get to water.
If you decide to go with Full Lotus I would try the 1260's instead of the 1220's.
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John Stoner
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 4:55 pm    Post subject: floats Reply with quote
Shane don't take this as a vote against the Full Lotus.... There are tow things I've been told about Full Lotus floats. !. In rough water they can transfer a lot of shock vibration to the frame of the plane. The other thing I've been told, by every one, is they are draggy with the capitol "D"! I don't know what draggy is for a 75+ Mph. plane or how you'd find it. The same people who tell me they are draggy also tell me how good they are on shallow ponds and in the snow. They won't swap for anything!



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