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02-11-2016, 10:30 AM
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10" auger flight with 43cc head?
I have a Rapala nitro 43cc 8" auger, and wondering if I can just buy a 10" for it and get by with it? I don't plan on drilling many 10" holes, which is why I'm thinking of just getting the flight.
I seen some for $200 at TFH, which seems a bit much. I've thought about just drilling 3 holes close by and chiseling a bit.
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02-11-2016, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by PlayDoh
I have a Rapala nitro 43cc 8" auger, and wondering if I can just buy a 10" for it and get by with it? I don't plan on drilling many 10" holes, which is why I'm thinking of just getting the flight.
I seen some for $200 at TFH, which seems a bit much. I've thought about just drilling 3 holes close by and chiseling a bit.
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I think I would check what the gears are made of in that model before I did that.
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02-11-2016, 11:35 AM
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Yes they sell 10 inch models of the 43cc auger in both Rapala and Eskimo brands(same augers). They aren't cheap as you noticed though.
If you plan on using it a lot would be worthwhile or try to find a used 10 inch auger as that might hold its value better.
Drilling 3 holes sucks cause then you are pretty stationary but there aren't many lakes a guy needs a 10 inch auger on anyways.
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02-11-2016, 12:45 PM
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I don't think you would have a problem using the 10" blade on the current auger you have.
With that said, going from a 8" auger bit to a 10" auger increases the cutting area of your blade by over 1 1/2 times. A 10" auger is actually 1.5625 times the surface area of an 8" blade - (3.14 x radius x radius).
Cutting holes with a 10" blade is hard work. I use my 10" for cutting holes really only on Cold Lake. Otherwise, too much work for the benefit.
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02-11-2016, 04:20 PM
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My 8" makes small work of a 8" hole. Adding another 56% cutting area shouldn't be a problem if I'm not leaning on it. They sell my same auger with a 10" flight with warrantee, as mentioned above. I guess that's all I need to know.
Thanks for the replies and info guys.
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02-11-2016, 04:34 PM
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Does anyone use a 43cc 10" as their main auger? I see that the Eskimo Mako M43 is on sale but wondering if it has enough power.
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02-11-2016, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by JareS
Does anyone use a 43cc 10" as their main auger? I see that the Eskimo Mako M43 is on sale but wondering if it has enough power.
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I would assume that the main difference between a 43 and a 73cc would be how quick they make the hole. If your planning on punching lots of holes in 2' of ice I would opt for the 73.
The only use I see for a 10" hole is 20+ lbs pike. I wouldn't get a 10" if I didn't already have an 8". I can't see Eskimo selling an auger that couldn't cut holes.
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02-11-2016, 04:49 PM
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I have the Mako 43 in a 8 inch and my Dad has it in a 10, and I find the 43 is underpowered for the 10 inch.
The 8 inch will run about 50% faster and when drilling a lot of holes that makes a difference.
All I do is once I figure out where I am going to set the tent, I just drill a second hole beside the first one to hang the flasher and see down, and if targeting large fish, I will drill it close enough to make a single oval hole.
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02-11-2016, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by PlayDoh
I would assume that the main difference between a 43 and a 73cc would be how quick they make the hole. If your planning on punching lots of holes in 2' of ice I would opt for the 73.
The only use I see for a 10" hole is 20+ lbs pike. I wouldn't get a 10" if I didn't already have an 8". I can't see Eskimo selling an auger that couldn't cut holes.
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Big lakers and big pike are all you need a 10 in hole for.
43 cc might power out/slow down a bit compared to 73 but I am sure it would be fine. There are other brands like husqvarna that use even smaller motors with 10 in augers.
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02-11-2016, 08:20 PM
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Living in Northern Sask I'm pretty set on a 10''. Just need to decide between the Eskimo 43 or pony up for the 71.
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02-11-2016, 08:24 PM
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A 10" hole comes in very handy when sight fishing for whites, allows you to see much more of the bottom than an 8" hole.
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02-11-2016, 08:39 PM
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A 10" hole comes in very handy when sight fishing for whites, allows you to see much more of the bottom than an 8" hole.
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This.
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02-12-2016, 12:24 AM
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Perch as well
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02-12-2016, 09:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PlayDoh
My 8" makes small work of a 8" hole. Adding another 56% cutting area shouldn't be a problem if I'm not leaning on it. They sell my same auger with a 10" flight with warrantee, as mentioned above. I guess that's all I need to know.
Thanks for the replies and info guys.
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If the one they sell with the 10" has the same gears and he 8" version I would think you should be good to go. I my self would check that first though. I would also ask if the rapalla version has the same transmission.
Hope it all works out for you.
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02-12-2016, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by cube
If the one they sell with the 10" has the same gears and he 8" version I would think you should be good to go. I my self would check that first though. I would also ask if the rapalla version has the same transmission.
Hope it all works out for you.
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Good advice, and I'll look into it for sure. I'm gonna try and just drill 2-3 holes for now.
Thanks cube.
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02-12-2016, 03:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PlayDoh
I have a Rapala nitro 43cc 8" auger, and wondering if I can just buy a 10" for it and get by with it? I don't plan on drilling many 10" holes, which is why I'm thinking of just getting the flight.
I seen some for $200 at TFH, which seems a bit much. I've thought about just drilling 3 holes close by and chiseling a bit.
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Got the same rapala nitro head with a Eskimo quantum 10 inch. Cuts fine, no power loss
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