Hangkai 7 Month Update & Maintenance 

Thanks for giving us an affordable and reliable option to get on the water!

We would love to try out some of the larger motors.

I would love one as an upgrade but is it hevay to carry and is it a sort shaft?

Why do you not tell people essential information such as adding the gear oil before running the engine. Quite extraordinary that you don't have any information on any of these essential steps before running the engine :(

Can't wait to see it! There aren't enough Hangkai videos. I'd like to see some more of the 4 strokes.

@@HufflerGarage yessir after some "research" ive done, which is hard to do as you know, when i seen you guys toolin around with those little dudes goin as fast lol firing up in the THOSE temp ranges, i knew then if thats their 2 strokes..... Im paying attention now. The parts are interchangeable with mercury tohatsu, half the price LITERALLY of the competition. I got mine for 800 even. Im thinking about making a channel where all of us new owners plus you pioneer guy's can share some insight on these insanely well priced outboards. 6 hp 4 stroke mercury 1475, no stock anywhere

12hp is probably too much for the MacGregor; some 26ft owners say the 9.9hp is the right size

I'd have liked to shell out some more for the 12hp, but I didn't think the 4 stroke 6.5 was was worth it for the extra $$$. The 2 stroke is lighter and more simple!

Nice. So far that is all that we've really had to do on one of the motors. Both have only been in freshwater, but hope to get some saltwater action in here soon.

How’s it holding up?

Absolutely. For the break in we went a step further and only used the pre-mix from Lowe's. They've got some cheap plastic, but I think if we take care of 'em they'll last for a good while. Thanks for watching and enjoy that year round boating season in AZ!

@@HufflerGarage Thanks bro!

Can’t believe anyone would use fuel with Ethanol in these engines.....

@@RONALDB62 exactly

I came so close to buying a 12hp last month. Planning on upgrading to either a 12 or 18. The 6hp won't plane with more than 1 person.

Quick question for you, did they send you a certificate of origin? Did you need it at your place? Here in NJ it's a requirement in order to register it. I'll appreciate if you can let me know. thanks!

Hey how is the motor holding up

transmission oil in the gearcase? how many have you gone through?

very wort for money..

I'm pretty sure its the same as a Mercury/Tohatsu 4/5hp and they didn't really change the 2 stroke too much over the years so that will normally pull up the right stuff. When we needed a replacement lower unit because FedEx broke the skeg off one of the motors, we contacted the seller and he had one shipped directly from China. I don't have the manual with me right now, but I believe it has a list of part numbers for maintenance parts. We've had these motors for about a year now and haven't had to replace anything yet (aside from the lower unit that was damaged).

Without getting into too much detail about how they each work, the 2 stroke is lighter (and more simple) and can generally get more power out of a smaller engine. The 4 stroke is quieter and more efficient, but heavier and needs oil changes like a car would. In many countries you can no longer get new 2 strokes because of emissions. Given the choice a 4 stroke is usually the preferred option nowadays, but they both have their pros and cons.

They are 2 stroke. The 4 stroke version is a 6.5 hp so it could be a little faster,. The 2 strokes are lighter and have a built in fuel tank so we chose them over the 4 stroke model.

8 hour break in period. Skip to 5:55 and we go over the break in procedure.

You can download the manual at www.downloadboatmanuals.com/motors/hangkai/ but it is in Russian.

Me too. Did you buy it yet?

Did you buy it?

We have had an issue with the neutral safety switch on the pull start. Check out our video on how we fixed it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-d7AjVLiwb08.html

I believe the break in on the 3.5 is 5 hours, but I would recommend to double check the owners manual just to make sure.

Should mention it’s the 6HP T6 Hangkai

Yes, you should be able to use either a universal kit or a Tohatsu kit.

Are the 3.6HP worth anything?

@@Poorandprepared the 3.6hp are 2hp Clones. There is something lost in translation between KW rating they use and HP rating we use. So the 3.6hp model is 55cc. A Yamaha 2 stroke at 50cc is 2hp. If you think Hangkai can make more power than. Yamaha with 5cc extra... Well, that should explain it. The Aiqidi T3.5 outboard is 61cc and it's a clone of the Mercury t2..5 and it's less money with water cooling. So... As they said in the 70's. There is no replacement for displacement. The Hangkai 4hp, boats2go, is a clone of the Tohatsu T3.3. A 3.3hp unit. The 6 is a clone of the 5. The 18 is a clone of the 15. And none of the clones make near the same power as their parent. But... Are they worth it... Well that's up to you to decide really. IMO though don't bother with the 3.6. I've seen a dozen and a 55lb trolling motor makes the same power.

We had to order a new foot for one because FedEx damaged it, but we got it sent from China from the Amazon seller. We also ordered a prop with a different pitch from eBay which also came from China. For most of the parts, 2 stroke Tohatsu or Mercury 6hp parts should be a direct fit. Foot grease is the same. You can buy the pump at Walmart it uses the same fitting as a Honda or Yamaha. The throttle engages as soon as you pull the handle. It is very responsive. It has a tilt lock with two positions.

@@HufflerGarage is there a locking position where you can tilt the motor all the way up out of the water? Like if you’re beaching your boat or skiff and want it completely up.

You have to go through the new engine break in process. It really just involves mixing more oil in and varying your throttle input. Once we got through the break-in on both motors we had to adjust the carburetor air mixture and now they both run fine. It seems like most of the bad reviews are on the smaller, cheaper engines. I'm sure there are some lemon Hangkai motors, but we've had these for almost a year and run the hell out of them every chance we get. So far, so good. We will probably make a 12 month update video in August.

Yes....marine 2 cycle is the trick. Walmart supertech is good.

Both of them came from Amazon. The seller we got them from no longer carries them, but we only picked that seller because they were the cheapest. ($585).

How big are those dinghies and what's the top speed?

@@ollllllloHTX The red one is a 10 FT and the grey/white one is 10.8 FT. With the 6 HP and only one person we can get up to about 12 - 13 MPH. If you'd like to know more about the boats, check out one of our follow up video where we go more in depth about the dinghies: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--_FUVxI1fnU.html

I bought this new 6hp Hangkai on ebay & put it on 11.8 ft inflatable boat. I used it in Texas City bay and the police stop me and told me to get a registration for it. When I applied for the registration, They asked me to have a bill of sale or an invoice signed by the seller. I emailed the seller but no response. Can't not use it and the summer is almost over.

Do you know what the 15 and 18 are clones of. Just want to be sure parts are available and interchangeable before I commit.

It should run fine, just make sure to put a fuel treatment in if you're going to let it sit for a while. Most pump gas here is E10 and we've had to use it in situations when E0 was unavailable. No issues.

@@HufflerGarage thank you, I think I am going to get this engine. Thank you again... Geoff

The 6.0 does not come with an external fuel tank. We bought some external tanks off eBay. Only the 6.5 and above come with external tanks.

I believe the only difference is the carburetor. The 6 hp carb allows for more fuel and higher RPM.

salut Florin, ti-ai luat un asemenea motor? Vreau sa cumpar si eu ceva de 5hp si tot fac cautari. Multumesc.

@@dinucostin7541 Salut, nu detin eu asa ceva. Am un unchi care are asa ceva, si tot cautam impreuna care este diferenta dintre ele, si din cateva alte filmulete, se pare ca este doar o schema de marketing, si ca de fapt, motoarele sunt identice.

@@florindinu8111 Sa inteleg ca unchiul este multumit de motorul hangkai? ati verificat, are aceeasi structura? decibeli? Multumesc.

I just checked and it looks like the vendor we got ours from is no longer in business. That's a shame because they were really good and even sent us replacement parts for free when one of them was damaged by FedEx. If you're nervous about Amazon, check on eBay. There are some for sales that have sellers that are rated "Top-Rated Plus." eBay Feedback usually seems a bit more trustworthy than Amazon reviews. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more!

Factory setting on the Hangkai 6 should be 1.25 turns.

@@HufflerGarage. Thanks. I will give it a try. Been a fantastic engine upto yet, can't quite get my 4.1m boat on plane but neither can a 6hp yam. Have to settle for 7mph half throttle.

No, but we really want to get our hands on one. We might get a 12 hp one this summer, but the 18 is outside of our budget for now.

I have the 6.5 4 stroke

It doesn't come with one, but it does have a connector so you cant hook up an extra tank.

Yes. It's been over a year since we bought them and they are still running strong.

It'll definitely push it along. How fast depends on the boat.

I thought it was worth it just to get something new. Most of the used outboards in the same price range were 30+ years old and we didn't want to deal with someone else's problem. The Hangkai 6 hp is a decent little portable motor to putz around with.

@@HufflerGarage right...... Not so concerned with speed as I am with it cranking up and getting me bk to the ramp.

eBay or Amazon

eBay and Amazon has a decent selection of parts. Some Mercury and Tohatsu parts will fit on as well.

@@HufflerGarage i think most of mercury parts would fit this motor.

Make sure you are getting both spark and fuel. After the break in period on mine, I had to readjust the carburetor because it would run poorly and shut off and then not start. I replaced the spark plug too, but didn't really need to.

Tighten the pilot air screw all the way down, and then back it out 2.5 turns. You're welcome!!!

Yes, they have forward, neutral, and revers. We bought these off of Amazon last year for US$670 after tax and shipping, although I believe the price may have gone up since then.

single cylinder for the 6HP. The 12 and 18hp have two cylinders.

Yes. The 6 HP is a single cylinder and the 12 and 18 are twin.

Yes they are short shaft (40cm / 15.75 in.).

@@HufflerGarage Thank You!

That's awesome. We wish we still had a jon boat to test these on.

These are 2 stroke engines.

Do you know what kind of paperwork is required for registration? (MSO maybe?) I don't recall it coming with any paperwork other than the manuals and inspection certificate, but I can take a look next time I'm at the lake.

No they dont. These are clones. Not even officially registered outboard company.

Take the 6.0 sticker off. Get some sticker material and put a 4.0 on it or, or, or, order some replacement décals. Get the manufacture cubic engine size and convert it, they are most likely léss than 5 so you wouldnt be being dishonest.

1 cylinder

@@HufflerGarage thank you

Yes! Check out our ICW & Ocean video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MYjTed1UeXM.html

We got them off Amazon for about $600 USD. It looks like they're going for around $700 now.

Still going strong almost 4 years later even after running in saltwater.

That's about what we have all in between the motors and the dinghies. If you're planning on running in the ocean, I'd recommend bumping up to at least the 12hp Hangkai.

We have changed the prop on one and installed a hydrofoil on the other and have been comparing the results over the past couple months. We've had these motors a bit over a year now so a 1 year update video is coming soon.

The reeds deserve strict punishment.

Wee took these out into the ocean and had no issues.

I was originally going to buy a 3.5 because of the price; but after doing some more research, it definitely seemed worth it to pay the extra for the 6.

Thanks for watching! Looking forward to seeing more 4 stroke videos on here.

@@HufflerGarage so i got my outboard but a few problems, my cowl was cracked and manual was in russian lmao. I got it all fixed now.

@@gladius881 Ho tradotto il manuale in italiano

@@rivivi7002 idk mine came in russian lol, but the ebay sellers gave me one in english on pdf download

That's interesting. I wonder if it depends on where you get it from or just the model. Both of our manuals were in English only.