Hangar clearance for a Bearhawk on amphib floats

[Brad Ripp]

HI all, Before I start my build I need to enclose my open air hangar which will eventually house the plane on floats. Can any of you (maybe a couple due to variations) provide a measurement of the highest part of the airplane on the ground on amphib floats? I need to know if I need to raise the roof before I close it in. Also, I've seen a few posts on strengthening the fuselage and adding attachment points for the floats. Is there a tried and true recommendation for what is needed? Thank you very much!
Brad
Pearl River LA
4 place quick build

[Chris In Wisconsin]

alaskabearhawk Paul Minelga will likely be your best point of contact on this one, having been involved with a straight float installation. Do you have an idea which floats you're looking at? Clamars look to be 29" tall, not counting gear down and rigging (I know it's not a lot to go on). Montana floats appear similar.

[Brad Ripp]

Thank you Chris, The float choice will probably be whatever I come across that is a good fit when I'm ready. I "assume" the attach points on the fuselage will be standard no matter which set I wind up with?

[bearhawk2015]

I have my plane on straight floats sitting on a trailer which is higher than it would be on amphibs. Tail height is 11' 6", my door opens to about a 12' opening. I would stay away from edo 2700 series and whip 3000 series amphibs because they are way to heavy, your useful load would be about the same as a exp. cub on amphibs. If you're going on amphibs build it as light as possible. I will probably go to amphibs some day and be looking at finding a set of Montana 2800's or whip 2350's. I think those would be the best for size and weight.

[Peter Girard]

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[Peter Girard]

no probleme for opening door, i make special rigging for you.
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[Brad Ripp]

Peter, Thank you. How much is the total weight installed for the 2750 amphibs? Thank you,
Brad

[Chris In Wisconsin]

Thank you Chris, The float choice will probably be whatever I come across that is a good fit when I'm ready. I "assume" the attach points on the fuselage will be standard no matter which set I wind up with?

alaskabearhawk Paul shot video of Mr. Taylor's project as he installed floats on his plane. You might get some cues from his installation.