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Where can I find cabin size measurements between the models?

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 10:48 pm
by Float Pilot
I am sure that somebody, somewhere has measured the width, height and length of the interior room of the various models...

I was sorta leaning towards an M-5 , only because they seem to be more available,,, (affordable) but my needs will probably require a bit more cabin space...

Anyway,, anyone have a link ??

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 11:26 pm
by Andy Young
I can't give you dimensions, but I can tell you that M-4, M-5, M-6, and MX-7 have the same cabin size. M-7 is a bit taller (an inch or two?) above the back seat, and a bit longer (maybe six inches?) in the baggage area.

Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 4:21 am
by Chris in Milwaukee

Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 9:11 am
by andy
The M-7 has more headroom in the rear seat than the MX-7. I've occasionally had a problem with someone who has a long torso bumping their head in the back seat.

Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 9:34 am
by maules.com
Headroom and legroom/length are tremendously affected by the seat cushion fitted.
The difference can be 4" vertically and/or horizontally.
There are two types of seats, the later give more legroom and slightly higher backrest.

Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 10:39 am
by gbarrier
Looking to buy the latter type (frame and fiberglass pans).

Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 4:59 pm
by Float Pilot
So basically for something like a folding raft or inflatable kayaks, the M7 cargo bay is the way to go...
I notice they avoid talking about cabin height at the seats...

Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 12:41 am
by Float Pilot
I could not find any M-5s, 6s, of 7s around when I went up to Kenai and Soldotna today with a tape measure. Just a couple old M4s,,,,

I have measured out the room inside a C-180 and those are not any larger than a C-172 inside. From the listed measurements the Maules seem to be close or the same in width... At least up by the shoulder area.

Looked over a nice Bearhawk today.... Hubba Hubba...

Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 9:12 am
by Andy Young
Come on up to Talkeetna. We've got 4s, 5s, 6s, and 7s. Of course, you can find plenty at Merrill as well, which is closer for you.

Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 4:28 pm
by Float Pilot
Just trying to figure out why they feel tighter.... Maybe it is the height inside...
Of course now that I am out shopping I can't find a Maule anywhere... At least one the is reasonably priced for a work plane.

Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 4:32 pm
by ajak
I might be down in Homer with my M-6 either this weekend or next, depending on the wx. You'd be welcome to check it out and measure it, if you wanted to.

Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 7:49 pm
by Float Pilot
That would be nice...
I will PM you my cell number.,
I should be around unless I have a Float rating client....