First impressions and setup of the Hankai 4 horsepower 4 stroke outboard engine. 

Thank you 🙏 my friend! Yessir they are always very vocal especially when they see me get my camera out 🤣 thanks so much for watching and commenting I really appreciate it 👍😃🙏

Wow that is amazing!! Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching my video and sharing your comment. I also wish health and happiness for you and your family brother!😃🙏🎣🐟🛶

Thanks brother! It’s getting a little better every day but still not running any marathons 🤣🤣 hopefully next weekend I will be able to get it out on the water and test it out! I’ve got to modify the motor mount that came with the wasatch so it will accommodate the outboard. Hope you have a great evening and upcoming week my friend 😃👍👊🛶🎣🐟

Glad I could help!! Thanks for watching and commenting.

Thanks Matt!! Hopefully if the weather holds and the Good Lord willing I’m gonna get a chance tomorrow to test it out on the water! Thank you for the support and for watchin brother I hope you and the family are all doing well and I appreciate it😁👍🙏🙏🎣🐟🛶

Thank you my friend 🙏 it’s running great and it’s surprising that for the price the little thing still starts usually on first pull and never takes more than 2 pulls and she’s ready to go!! I’m not expecting it to outlast a Merc or Johnson but for less than 200$ I totally recommend it! Thank you so much for watching and commenting and hope you have a great weekend 👍😁🎣🐟🛶

Mine has an o ring instead of a gasket. I’ll try to find a number for you but I’m pretty sure it’s the same as a Suzuki 2.5 but let me double check. Thanks for checking out my video much appreciated!!👍😁🙏

Awesome thank you for sharing that information with us!!🙏😁👍

Where did you get the springs from?

@@jaybyrdsshenanigans ace hardware. With a little practice you. Can bend them. The idea is the arm should swing but itx engaged at idle. Slow trolling is too precious to give up.

Cool! Thank you for letting me know about this I’m going to give it a try.

I haven’t had time to get to it yet but I’m going to go with NGK plugs a buddy of mine said he uses them for his and he said they last a long time and it seems to run better with them than the other ones that he has tried. I’m going to try to get mine fixed up this weekend and I will let you know how it goes! Lol and if you are looking for something to do what you are talking about I believe that it’s perfect for your needs and if you take care of it I think that it will last you a long time.

Yes the fuel is straight gas you put the oil in the engine just like your lawnmower. And lubricant in the foot so you don’t burn the gears up. It came dry. Thank you for watching and commenting!!🙏😃

I’m not sure in my state you don’t have to register an outboard if it’s 5hp or less. I will look but I’m sure it is on there. Thanks for watching and commenting and I’ll let you know when I get back home 👍😃 keep your eye on the replies.🙏🙏

For the price yes but that’s only because I use it when I need it for certain occasions and if I was going to use it every day or really every single weekend I would save up my money and get a little 2.5 Honda or a 3 hp tohatsu or something. I still say it is a good little engine for the cost but I only use mine when I need it for someone using their boat constantly there are better options. Thank you for watching and commenting I really appreciate it!!🎣🐟🛶👍😁🙏

@@jaybyrdsshenanigans has it failed at any point? Or had any issues?

@@44Redhawk77 the only issue I have had so far is replacing the spark plug and I had to adjust the carburetor a tiny bit….i think the set screw had vibrated loose a little and I replaced the nylon propeller with an aluminum one. Other than that it has been great. lol it will get you where you want to go but you ain’t winning no speed record 🤣🤣

I would have to measure that for you and I have not had a lot of trouble with it but right now my neighbor is looking at the carburetor for me it seems to be out of adjustment but he seems to think it just simply needs adjusting. . So I will let you know how that turns out. Lol but I will measure the length of that for you asap so keep an eye out for it 👍😃 thank you for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it!

It’s 16 inches from the transom bracket to the top of the fin above the prop👍

@@jaybyrdsshenanigans thank you... Must be a short shaft then.... Was hoping it was longer to fit my boat. Thanks again

@markkobuck693 no problem and I don’t remember them offering an option for long or short shaft but they might. I wasn’t concerned about the length much because I use it on a canoe and my kayak and I built the motor mounts to match the length. But if you decide to get one make sure you ask the seller if they have a long shaft or short shaft option. Thank you again for watching and commenting and if there’s any other questions you have let me know I’m happy to help 👍😃🙏

What’s up my friend 😁

Had a lot to cover in this one! Lol a lot of people are damaging their engines because of limited information on how to set these up and if I can help prevent it that would make me happy!🤣

@@jaybyrdsshenanigans body hurt day is all

@@justpain365i know that feeling my neck and joints hurt every time we get rain and storms 😕

I'm watching the video now it's good info and you video it well

All I did was add all the fluids and then I ran it for about 3 hours at half speed then changed the fluids and after that I ran it normally. That being said I did not follow their guidelines so I’m not saying that you should do it like I did!!! Lol but it worked out well for me. I will tell you that I am having some carburetor issues now but I think it just needs a little adjustment and a new spark plug. Other than that I have had no issues with the motor. Thank you for watching and commenting I really appreciate it and I hope this helps.

​@jaybyrdsshenanigans I just got mine yesterday and went ahead and upgraded the spark plug. My son and I are planning to take it out this weekend. Your video really helped us prepare for its first voyage. Hopefully your carburetor issue are only temporary.

@jeffhickman4537 thank you so much!! It really means a lot that it helped you out with it and I hope you and your son have a great day out on the water. I’m certain it is mostly the spark plug with mine and I will get it going good as new this weekend. Thank you again for watching and commenting.🙏😁👍🎣🐟🛶

I am for the money. But if I was going to get a motor to use more often I would probably get a Honda 2.5 or something similar. Don’t get me wrong for the money I still don’t think you can go wrong with the Hangkai but for long term use I would go with something that is more trustworthy I guess is what I’m trying to say. Thanks so much for watching And commenting!!! I really appreciate it!

My bulldog was harassing them! 🤣🤣🤣 thank you for watching Rabbit 😃👊👊🎣🐟🛶

I’m sorry but the link I ordered mine from is no longer available but it’s best to order from Amazon because they have your back if something goes sideways! Because the first time I ordered one I got a 2 stroke instead of the 4 stroke but Amazon paid for the return and they shipped me the right one. Thank you so much for watching the video and commenting and sorry I couldn’t be more help with the link.

@@jaybyrdsshenanigans thanks! Just pulled the plug and purchased mine earlier. We’re gonna keep our fingers crossed and hope they send me a four stroke and that it’s a decent motor any hiccups you have have you ran as far as miles you think? Thinking of taking mine up on Lake Jocassee soon as I get her oiled up and running

@slickmouf879 that sounds like a great plan for a trip brother!! Believe it or not I have never fished Jocassee before and it ain’t that far away from me! Lol but I have friends who love it. I would really not have any idea how much mileage I have on it but it’s a fair few. just keep a spare plug or two with you and a couple of shear pins and you’ll be fine! And I did replace the prop with an aluminum one because it comes with a nylon one that I keep as a spare. Good luck brother and catch a few for me 👍😃🎣🐟🛶

@@jaybyrdsshenanigans if you’ve never been to Jocassee it’s a site to see! I grew up on Lake Hartwell, but Jocassee it’s something I’ve never seen in the upstate until I started going there as a young girl. Crystal Clear water. Its beautiful even if you’re not going to fish but the only thing I can say if you’re going fishing is just to use lighter line. the smallmouth are gorgeous and the rainbow trout are some of the biggest I’ve ever seen. hope to run into you someday you don’t seem that far away from me. I appreciate all the advice about the shear pins and the aluminum prop and spare spark plugs. I see some folks using NGK spark plugs… would you happen to have a number on the spark plugs you used? and I planned on getting me an aluminum prop as soon as I know this thing works. I’m with you on that too many stumps and rocks in the lakes I fish.

@@slickmouf879 sorry about calling you brother it’s a habit that I have to break!! My mistake 🙏 I will check on the number when I get home and thank you for your support and comments on my video I really appreciate it!🙏😃 and I love lake Hartwell too but I believe lake Russell is my favorite to fish and isaqueena when I want to get away from the boat traffic.🛶🎣🐟and I am going to make it a point to go to Jocassee this year and if you see me holler!! Lol

I’m reading the sticker on the engine in this video my friend and you are correct 👍 it is equal in power to a 2.3 horsepower engine but I think most people are aware of that due to the very low price. Lol thanks for watching and sharing your knowledge with us. 🙏👍😁

I’ve been telling folks in the comments that if I’m honest I think it’s great for using from time to time and for occasional fishing/camping trips for the price and especially if you’re a little mechanical in nature! Lol but if you’re going to be using it daily or more frequently than I do then I would recommend saving up for a Honda 2.5 or a little Suzuki 3 hp or Tohatsu 3 hp. But like I said for the price I don’t want to knock the little engine because I have only had minor issues with it. I got mine on sale for 189$ versus 700 for a name brand so you just have to look at what you want to use it for and if it’s something that is right for your situation. I really appreciate you watching and commenting and it’s likely I will be doing a one year review on it soon. Have a great weekend and thanks again 🎣🐟👍😁

@@jaybyrdsshenanigans is this something that could get my 10 foot aluminum Jon boat a couple miles up and down river?

@@steveenczi8967 as long as you are not in any hurry yes but I changed the prop and spark plug when I got it. But it’s more like a 2.3 hp than a four. That’s why I said it was good for the money and as long as you are a little mechanical you’re good. Lol this video was a first look at the engine and setting it up so I have learned a few things about it since then.

Should I be putting that lower unit lube on all outboards when I buy them?

@steveenczi8967 if you get it shipped most of them ship dry so make sure you check it. Part of the reason I made the video is my baby brother burned out the gears in his first one because they didn’t tell him it was shipped dry.😑

It’s on my shopping list! That thing is a piece of junk!! Lol thanks for watching 🙏

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My wife ordered it sometime back so I’m not sure but I will find out tomorrow when she gets home from work and I’ll get it to you if she can find it. I do know she got it on Amazon and they are cheaper in winter. Thank you so much for watching and commenting!! Keep a lookout and if she finds it I’ll reply to your comment again.😃👍🎣🐟🛶

@@jaybyrdsshenanigans Great. I appreciate it. Please do include the price as there are many Hangkai motors with various options out there. Bless.

@iLanFrid no problem at all!

This is the link for the motor however they seem to have replaced the motor I have with a different model all the other sites have the model I have marked unavailable or out of stock. Or they are selling the same motor but with a jet drive system instead of a propeller drive. Sorry I couldn’t find the exact model for you but I hope this helps. Also keep in mind when dealing with them they will usually except a lower price for the motor during winter. www.ebay.com/itm/314610715521?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=2hfbsis7ruw&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=y6rwl8lqqtg&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY