---------------------------------------------------------- Seaplane-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 07/01/03: 6 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:11 AM - Re: Zenith 701 Float Performance? (Kurt Kingston) 2. 07:33 AM - Re: Zenith 701 Float Performance? (Chip W Erwin) 3. 07:57 AM - Re: Zenith 701 Float Performance? (Kurt Kingston) 4. 08:51 AM - Re: Zenith 701 Float Performance? (Chip W Erwin) 5. 10:01 AM - Re: Zenith 701 Float Performance? (Kurt Kingston) 6. 11:03 AM - Re: Zenith 701 Float Performance? (jam'n) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:11:27 AM PST US From: Kurt Kingston Subject: RE: Seaplane-List: Zenith 701 Float Performance? --> Seaplane-List message posted by: Kurt Kingston Charlie, Thanks for taking the time to make a reply and post your information. It sounds like you have a very nice setup. I have been thinking about getting something a little faster and was always impressed by the Zenith construction. Have a good day, Kurt K. N911EV Challenger 2 Puddlejumper amphibs KBVS Do not archive -----Original Message----- From: Ces701@aol.com [mailto:Ces701@aol.com] Subject: Re: Seaplane-List: Zenith 701 Float Performance? --> Seaplane-List message posted by: Ces701@aol.com Hello Kurt I have a 701 on 950 Zenair amphibian floats. I have a Rotax 618, two cycle 74 hp. Cruise is in the 65-70 range about 10 mph less than on wheels only. If I were doing it again I would go with the 1150 floats for better performance on water and the 912S for more hp. If you have any other questions let me know. Charlie S ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:33:38 AM PST US From: "Chip W Erwin" Subject: RE: Seaplane-List: Zenith 701 Float Performance? --> Seaplane-List message posted by: "Chip W Erwin" May I suggest the Zenair CH601XL on floats? It is faster. Chip W. Erwin CZECH AIRCRAFT WORKS, S.R.O. Manufacturer of Sport Aircraft & Aircraft Floats Lucn 1824, 686 02 Star Mesto, Czech Republic Tel: +420 572 543 456 Fax: +420 572 543 692 USA Fax: (772) 264 0936 Mobile Tel: (420) 602 342 717 E-mail: aircraft@czaw.cz www.airplane.cz Charlie, Thanks for taking the time to make a reply and post your information. It sounds like you have a very nice setup. I have been thinking about getting something a little faster and was always impressed by the Zenith construction. Have a good day, Kurt K. N911EV Challenger 2 Puddlejumper amphibs KBVS Do not archive --- ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:57:07 AM PST US From: Kurt Kingston Subject: RE: Seaplane-List: Zenith 701 Float Performance? --> Seaplane-List message posted by: Kurt Kingston Chip, I REALLY like the looks and performance of the 601XL as a floatplane and looked very hard at it, but in my mind I'm too afraid of the canopy connection and what I see as emergency egress issues. If only it was a split canopy and you could land/takeoff with it partially open! Looks good on your floats too. Thanks for the suggestion though, Kurt K. N911EV Challenger 2 Puddlejumper amphibs KBVS -----Original Message----- From: Chip W Erwin [mailto:aircraft@czaw.cz] Subject: RE: Seaplane-List: Zenith 701 Float Performance? --> Seaplane-List message posted by: "Chip W Erwin" May I suggest the Zenair CH601XL on floats? It is faster. Chip W. Erwin CZECH AIRCRAFT WORKS, S.R.O. Manufacturer of Sport Aircraft & Aircraft Floats Lucn 1824, 686 02 Star Mesto, Czech Republic Tel: +420 572 543 456 Fax: +420 572 543 692 USA Fax: (772) 264 0936 Mobile Tel: (420) 602 342 717 E-mail: aircraft@czaw.cz www.airplane.cz ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:51:25 AM PST US From: "Chip W Erwin" Subject: RE: Seaplane-List: Zenith 701 Float Performance? --> Seaplane-List message posted by: "Chip W Erwin" Actually, you can take off and land with it unlatched. I know this because I did it. Don't tell anyone it was by accident! And we can make an open-cockpit windscreen as well. Regards, CHIP Chip W. Erwin CZECH AIRCRAFT WORKS, S.R.O. Manufacturer of Sport Aircraft & Aircraft Floats Lucn 1824, 686 02 Star Mesto, Czech Republic Tel: +420 572 543 456 Fax: +420 572 543 692 USA Fax: (772) 264 0936 Mobile Tel: (420) 602 342 717 E-mail: aircraft@czaw.cz www.airplane.cz -----Original Message----- From: owner-seaplane-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-seaplane-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kurt Kingston Subject: RE: Seaplane-List: Zenith 701 Float Performance? --> Seaplane-List message posted by: Kurt Kingston Chip, I REALLY like the looks and performance of the 601XL as a floatplane and looked very hard at it, but in my mind I'm too afraid of the canopy connection and what I see as emergency egress issues. If only it was a split canopy and you could land/takeoff with it partially open! Looks good on your floats too. Thanks for the suggestion though, Kurt K. N911EV Challenger 2 Puddlejumper amphibs KBVS -----Original Message----- From: Chip W Erwin [mailto:aircraft@czaw.cz] Subject: RE: Seaplane-List: Zenith 701 Float Performance? --> Seaplane-List message posted by: "Chip W Erwin" May I suggest the Zenair CH601XL on floats? It is faster. Chip W. Erwin CZECH AIRCRAFT WORKS, S.R.O. Manufacturer of Sport Aircraft & Aircraft Floats Lucn 1824, 686 02 Star Mesto, Czech Republic Tel: +420 572 543 456 Fax: +420 572 543 692 USA Fax: (772) 264 0936 Mobile Tel: (420) 602 342 717 E-mail: aircraft@czaw.cz www.airplane.cz --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. --- ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 10:01:04 AM PST US From: Kurt Kingston Subject: RE: Seaplane-List: Zenith 701 Float Performance? --> Seaplane-List message posted by: Kurt Kingston Thanks Chip. I think the one I'd want is the explosively operated frangible escape system that cuts an exit through the canopy directly over the head of each occupant using shielded mild detonating cord :-) Oh, and a roll bar too. Maybe it will be a new option? Thanks again, Kurt K. N911EV Challenger 2 Puddlejumper amphibs KBVS do not archive -----Original Message----- From: Chip W Erwin [mailto:aircraft@czaw.cz] Subject: RE: Seaplane-List: Zenith 701 Float Performance? --> Seaplane-List message posted by: "Chip W Erwin" Actually, you can take off and land with it unlatched. I know this because I did it. Don't tell anyone it was by accident! And we can make an open-cockpit windscreen as well. Regards, CHIP Chip W. ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 11:03:01 AM PST US From: "jam'n" Subject: Re: Seaplane-List: Zenith 701 Float Performance? --> Seaplane-List message posted by: "jam'n" an exploding rollbar??? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kurt Kingston" Subject: RE: Seaplane-List: Zenith 701 Float Performance? > --> Seaplane-List message posted by: Kurt Kingston > > Thanks Chip. > I think the one I'd want is the explosively operated frangible escape system > that cuts an exit through the canopy directly over the head of each occupant > using shielded mild detonating cord :-) > Oh, and a roll bar too. > Maybe it will be a new option? > Thanks again, > Kurt K. > N911EV > Challenger 2 > Puddlejumper amphibs > KBVS > > do not archive > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Chip W Erwin [mailto:aircraft@czaw.cz] > To: seaplane-list@matronics.com > Subject: RE: Seaplane-List: Zenith 701 Float Performance? > > > --> Seaplane-List message posted by: "Chip W Erwin" > > Actually, you can take off and land with it unlatched. I know this > because I did it. Don't tell anyone it was by accident! > > And we can make an open-cockpit windscreen as well. > > Regards, > CHIP > > Chip W. > >