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