Verner radial vs. Rotec radial

[DesertFox4]

Paulc , I am ok with people making comparisons on engines, props, avionics ect. and will allow a little ego a bragging into the posts as long as it is in fun however this is what gets my attention quickly:

Allbee, I hope you didn’t choose your wife using that philosophy, ouch!

. Even with a smiley face that seems personal. Now , back to radial engine equipped Kitfox's as they are yet a rarity and quite interesting.

[Jfquebec]

Do you think guy's ,the kitfox with rotec are ok with ski or float???

[Av8r3400]

The Rotec is very heavy and requires the use of a wood prop. Neither are good things on a float plane...

[Jfquebec]

I dont think the wood propeller was a problem with protection on leading edge..
But for sure ,i love more a composite prop....for weight ..

[paulc]

Weight is relative. The R2800 is about the same weight as an O-200 but dont forget the R2800 is powerful and geared to swing big props which are ideal for hauling off float planes.

I cant see the engine weight being an issue at all, on the other hand the fat guts on some of the pilots I see is more alarming to me!

[Jenki]

Some update about Verner radial as topic:
Verner radials are not equipped by gearbox, bothe of them are direct driving propeller. The RPM is then 2300 maximum.

Verner Motor Scarlett 5SI 4 stroke/5 cylinder/air cooled
Maximum power: 83 HP (61 kW) @ 2200 RPM
Max. continued power: 78 HP (57 kW) @ 1900 RPM
Torque: 298 Nm (220 ft/lb) @ 1700 RPM
Weight: 69 kg (152 lbs)

Bore: 95 mm/ 3.74 inch
Stroke: 102 mm / 4.02 inch
Compression ratio: 1:7,3

Verner Motor Scarlett 7Hi 4 stroke/7 cylinder/air cooled
Maximum power: 117 HP (87 kW) @ 2300 RPM
Max. continued power:97 HP (71 kW) @ 2000 RPM
Torque: 363 Nm (268 ft/lb) @ 2300 RPM
Weight: 81 kg (178 lbs)
Bore: 95 mm/ 3.74 inch
Stroke: 90 mm / 3.54 inch
Compression ratio: 1:7,3

Verner Motor Scarlett 7Si
Maximum power: 137 HP (101 kW) @ 2200 RPM
Max. continued power: 110 HP (82 kW) @ 2000 RPM
Torque: 445 Nm (268 ft/lb) @ 2200 RPM
Weight: 83 kg (182 lbs
Bore: 95 mm/3.74 inch
Stroke: 102 mm /4.02 inch
Compression ratio: 1:7,3

Link to manufacture is here:
http://www.vernermotor.com/7H.html#

I hope to install one... maube suitable for Rebel.

I can't imagine such engine on my Stylus (sort of heritage KitFox and Avid), probably too big. But, one never know.