Simplex and Blaxland

[Kermit]

Any one have contact info for these two Aussie engines?

And any other info while we're about it?

I thought so...

[Kermit]

Any one have contact info for these two Aussie engines?

And any other info while we're about it?

I thought so...

[Kermit]

Any one have contact info for these two Aussie engines?

And any other info while we're about it?

I thought so...

[John A. Campbell]

Kermit, I've got info on the Blaxland engines but not the other. Blaxland Chapman Marine Engines, 1637 Gloucester Tops Road, Gloucester NSW 2422, Australia.............the owner is a nice fellow by the name of Brett Jacobs.....he can be reached at 011-61-2-65583182. I have the owner's manual for the SXT "Pup" and the TXRR "Twin Pup" and most likely will be purchasing the Twin Pup for the Victor Slocum I'm planning to build. The SXT is 3 1/2 hp @900 rpm, the TXRR is 7 hp @1100 rpm..both are gasoline 2-strokes.....both are hand-start but, according to Brett, can be fitted with Dynastart starter/generator. There is no gearbox but you can get an "in-out forward only clutch". Reverse is accomplished by flipping the magneto at a low idle with the clutch disengaged. They are ultra simple little powerplants......I'm really serious about buying one.

[John A. Campbell]

Kermit, I've got info on the Blaxland engines but not the other. Blaxland Chapman Marine Engines, 1637 Gloucester Tops Road, Gloucester NSW 2422, Australia.............the owner is a nice fellow by the name of Brett Jacobs.....he can be reached at 011-61-2-65583182. I have the owner's manual for the SXT "Pup" and the TXRR "Twin Pup" and most likely will be purchasing the Twin Pup for the Victor Slocum I'm planning to build. The SXT is 3 1/2 hp @900 rpm, the TXRR is 7 hp @1100 rpm..both are gasoline 2-strokes.....both are hand-start but, according to Brett, can be fitted with Dynastart starter/generator. There is no gearbox but you can get an "in-out forward only clutch". Reverse is accomplished by flipping the magneto at a low idle with the clutch disengaged. They are ultra simple little powerplants......I'm really serious about buying one.

[John A. Campbell]

Kermit, I've got info on the Blaxland engines but not the other. Blaxland Chapman Marine Engines, 1637 Gloucester Tops Road, Gloucester NSW 2422, Australia.............the owner is a nice fellow by the name of Brett Jacobs.....he can be reached at 011-61-2-65583182. I have the owner's manual for the SXT "Pup" and the TXRR "Twin Pup" and most likely will be purchasing the Twin Pup for the Victor Slocum I'm planning to build. The SXT is 3 1/2 hp @900 rpm, the TXRR is 7 hp @1100 rpm..both are gasoline 2-strokes.....both are hand-start but, according to Brett, can be fitted with Dynastart starter/generator. There is no gearbox but you can get an "in-out forward only clutch". Reverse is accomplished by flipping the magneto at a low idle with the clutch disengaged. They are ultra simple little powerplants......I'm really serious about buying one.

[gary porter]

Kermit, a machinist friend here has over the last several years been making a running model of the Simplex. What kind of info are you looking for? I'm sure he has a lot of information.
Gary

[Ad Max]

Kermit, I believe you can buy new Blaxland engines (the contact info by JA Campbell sounds right) and new Simplex engines. Try a google search on Simplex marine engines Australia, they used to advertise in a boating magazine here. As far as I know, there's a single and a twin, about 6 and 12 hp, usually with integral fwd/nuetral/rev g/box. Different proposition to the Blaxland though, much heavier, bigger, 4stroke side valve, smoother running, more flexible. Not saying the Blaxland is inferior, just different, I like the 2 stroke simplicity. Starting can be a bit difficult, but very easy once learnt. I really enjoy the simplicity of the Blaxland, I have a 31/2hp super pup, nuetral and fwd (clutch) in a 14'6" clinker boat that easily pushes it to hull speed. The Blaxland (single) is not very flexible however, they don't really idle that well and will not run slowly enough (engaged) to potter about slowly, you tend to decide that you are going somewhere, fire up, engage and go. I don't believe reversing gears would work that well on the single, you just disenegage and coast or shut down and coast, wash a bit of speed off with the rudder if needed. The Simplex appear to be much more like a "normal" engine, they do idle reliably, and with the F/N/R gearbox, are much more suited to moving slowly if needed and are quieter too. Hope this helps. Regards

[HS]

Kermit,

It looks like the stuff posted recently by Lion and myself has been lost in translation.

At around 120kg the Simplex single is a heavy beast. I have one running in a 1953 Port Phillip pilot boat. I believe it is the original engine installed, that says something about their longevity.

For the basic dimensions have a look at:
http://users.tpg.com.au/imp517/_inside%20front.TIF

Hans

[curmudgeon]

Go to www.oldmarineengines.com
click on Discussion Board
arrow down to information about the two engines .. lots available

[John A. Campbell]

A.D., you have probably helped me make up my mind about the Blaxland Pup 3 1/2 hp engine but what about the 7 hp Twin Pup? I am building the 15' 10" Victor Slocum motor launch and the use will be leisurely exploring fresh water lakes here in Texas. I most definitely want an engine that sounds nice, can be idled down for shoreline travel, is easy starting (even with flywheel), can be brought into reverse readily (even with the direct reverse magneto function), and is dependable. I don't mind a LITTLE tinkering with it but I'm not interested in having to do that in the middle of Lake Belton.....so tell me, is the Twin Pup much of an improvement over the Single?........thanks!!

[curmudgeon]

Re my previous reply, there was a typo in the URL. The site for information about old marine engines is

www.oldmarineengine.com

[Ad Max]

John, I wrote a nice long reply but the system lost it#&#*^*$* don't feel like writing it all out again! Anyway, I have seen twins idling and running more like a modern engine. Simplex (Hardman & Hall?) have made a stand alone reverse gear, don't know if you still can get them, most reverse gears might be too big/heavy for these engines. Electric start is usually with a starter/generator, these can be expensive. Cheers for now