setup's for a 12'10'' mini hawk

[fastlane35]

what kind of setup's have people used on a mini hawk in horsepower and speed etc...

[fastlane35]

anybody now anybody with a mini hawk

[Juggernaut]

ive never driven one but i know the boat you're talking about. you need atleast 20 hp. i had a 11' checkmate with a 20, and it only went about 28mph. depending on your plans for the boat, i would sugguest between 25-45 hp. i would imagine 50 hp is the most you would want to put on a baot that size.

[gotboostedvr6]

Those hulls don't respond to hp very well.. they are very narrow, and don't like any more then 225 lbs of persons (total) in them.. plus they have issues when you ask them to float with any more then 125 lbs of motor on the back.


o yeah and they chine walk like no other

[Hottrucks]

depending on what you want will depend on your set up.......if you want go fast look for a 15" omc / johnson there are a ton of go fast parts just check out the SST 45 class boats...if it's for the kids stick to a 25 hp max with the 15" mid

[fastlane35]

ya with a 25 merc, they ran low 40's suppoblsy

[750sxipro]

my boat is very similar im running a 50hp 2cyl, it ran about 34-36mph with a old 35hp johnson. i ran the 50hp once but with a 11p prop. wasnt much faster up top would pull all the way too the rev limiter. picked up a 14.5p today. so illtest and tune this weekend, hope too get over 50mph..........

[Maple Leaf]

My friends Mini hawk runs about 35MPH with a 25HP Merc. It could probley see 40MPH if it was set up correct:thumbsup:

[fastlane35]

wat kinda speed did u hit with the 50 hp ,2 cylinder

[fastlane35]

i was think about of a tatashu 25 cause of the faster rpm and thier pretty light

[fastlane35]

anybody know any sites or info about the MiniHawk's
i looked on google and didnt find much

[LI SUPERBOAT]

had i mini hawk when i was young had a 40hp rud on it ran strong as hell 35 to 40 mph all day with two of us in it handle great ,picking one up this weekend with a 20hp johnson on it and iam putting a 50 merc on it so we will see reall soon ,good luck

[fastlane35]

tell me how its runs with the 50 when u get im try to figueout out a motor i should look to get that will run 45-50 with 2 ppl in it

[LI SUPERBOAT]

bettween 40 and 50 hp u will be fine but ,are you big guys?

[fastlane35]

no im 15 and weigh 135

[fastlane35]

i have to redo the whole boat transom and stringers and where the rivets are

[750sxipro]

ran my boat today with a 14.5" pitch prop. its still slow....did 40mph a few passes "only when the water was rough" other than that itll run about 36-37ish. i have 9 inches of set back and prop centerline to bottom of hull is 8" ????? any ideas. i am going to try and raise the motor this weekend...

[LI SUPERBOAT]

8" thats crazy ,you need to be 2" off the center line of the beam ,we run a 1' on the big boats start at 2" and see how it runs ,can you take a picture of the set back i would like to see were your set up now ,you should pick up big if your 8' under the beam

[fastlane35]

yea i woult pick the motor up more and maybee tilt it a little

[750sxipro]

yeah i ran it today, and when i pulled it from the water is when i realized how low the prop really was, im going to have too move the entire mount plate up or build a different one.....i hope the boat will do atleast 50mph when setup this is the old 35hp that was on it when i got the boat the prop depth shown is about the same as the 50 thats on it now

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.3f1640cfc5.jpg (http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?3f1640cfc5.jpg)

[Maple Leaf]

that thing is WAY too low:eek: Raise it up and speed should increase:thumbsup:

[fastlane35]

im probally going to put a tohatsu 30 hp weigh's 182 pounds and runs 5,250 - 6,250. then do some work on it with prop,height,setback,and probally more

[750sxipro]

hope it picks up speed, or ill have to find another 50hp and run twins :thumbsup:

[gotboostedvr6]

fastlane a 45ci omc would be a way better choice

they come 40-65 hp and weigh less then 190 and have way more parts available

[gotboostedvr6]

matter of fact i have 4 of them i need to move for cheap

[Hottrucks]

Hmmmmmm 45 motors.........Just need a hull hmmmmmmmmmmmmm,,,,,,,,,

[LI SUPERBOAT]

how much for the motor pmme

[LI SUPERBOAT]

line the bullet on the lower unit 1 'under the beam,you should be faster,watch the handling,and the water presure ,you should pick up aleast 5mph that motor is draging the boat

[fastlane35]

what is the diffrence between an omc and a regular motor ?

[gotboostedvr6]

OMC = E-rude + Johnson

[fastlane35]

wat one's do u have i don't have the money now but in a few weeks possibly

[fastlane35]

ttttt

[HPShadow]

just run a 25 to 35 hp 15 inch motor so it lasts no johnrude motors there great for anchors!!!!:bs:

[fastlane35]

lol i like the anchor part

[HPShadow]

Just buy whats fits your budget and runs good for the right price it will still be a fun boat p.s pay no attention to that 40hp motor in my shed .:reddevil:

[fastlane35]

lol i didnt even now about that and idk if that good or bad the devil sign

[750sxipro]

try too find a bigger motor, 40mph gets boring fast, even in a little sketchy boat...

[fastlane35]

ill be happy at 40mph with 2 people in it

[fastlane35]

boats to small for a bigger

[gotboostedvr6]

yeah ill second 40 mph in a 13 foot boat gets old in like 2 hours

[fastlane35]

i would like to put a bigger motor on but i dont think it would float to well

[mr_velocity]

i would like to put a bigger motor on but i dont think it would float to well

Put a Stinger on it like I have on my 13' Mini Cat. Floats a little low but once she's up and running....wow :D
http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/128/ffmotortp4.th.jpg (http://img181.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ffmotortp4.jpg)

[Hottrucks]

maybe you guys should look at the 45 class boats beroe you say it gets boring fast....If you wan to go fast in it then use a 45 set up and hang on..those guys run mid to high 50 easy all the time

[750sxipro]

my boat floats fine, i could add another 100lbs to the transom,40mph will get old way before you burn a tank of fuel. I spent 4-5 months rebuilding my boat and could not wait to take it for a spin "with the 35hp" i went across the lake once "small lake". played with the trim couldnt get it past 35mph so i parked it and took out my jetski instead, "very disappointed". so it sat until i found a 50hp engine, took it out twice so far, runs about 40mph. that got boring after about two laps, so i started jumping wakeboard boat wakes......that was pretty damn fun, and i do understand a properly setup smaller engine/prop combo will give you plenty speed, but whether you are a speed freak or not 40 gets boring in a small boat. my boat should have more speed in it after i jack the motor up about 5 inches, if it wont run over 50-55 with a 50hp with the right prop and hieght, I will be searching for a larger one. so dont make my mistake, and find a larger engine!!!!!!! plus, its alot of fun when you can accelerate hard to your top mph goal.

[gotboostedvr6]

Hottrucks we are saying 40 mph is not fast

[Nice Dreams]

Fastlane Id stick with a 40hp or below. These mini hawks don't carry weight well in the stern. God for bid you break down, you know how snotty the bay can get, that thing will sink in a heartbeat if you take a wave or two over the transom. Specially if you plan on having 2 people in the boat often.
put the gas tank in the bow and get a manual jackplate with minimal setback. then start testing, like harry said, be patient, and keep your eyes open you'll find something you can afford... Hopefully black

[Hottrucks]

Hottrucks we are saying 40 mph is not fast


I never said anything about 40 mph I said 50 plus mph with the set up of the 45 class race boats ..in another words using theres ower and lower units along with short mid and power trim...:thumbsup:

[gotboostedvr6]

Nice dreams there is absolutely no difference in 45ci OMC motors 40-65 hp

the next smallest OMC is the 18-35 hp and they weigh about 40 pounds less


In all honesty for small motors and going fast there is no other brand to consider

[fastlane35]

wow a lot of info nice

[fastlane35]

i agree with nice dream about the weight

[Nice Dreams]

Nice dreams there is absolutely no difference in 45ci OMC motors 40-65 hp

the next smallest OMC is the 18-35 hp and they weigh about 40 pounds less


In all honesty for small motors and going fast there is no other brand to consider

And which on are you trying to sell him?:rolleyes:

[750sxipro]

what about the omc 31.8ci series? i thought the go up to around 50hp

[gotboostedvr6]

actually i have
5 30 CI motors 20-35 hp
and
4 x 45 ci motors 40-65 hp

And i really dont need any of them

[Nice Dreams]

actually i have
5 30 CI motors 20-35 hp
and
4 x 45 ci motors 40-65 hp

And i really dont need any of them

Noo!! Really??:rolleyes:
seems no one else does either:p
fastlane, stick with as new as you can afford of any brand. The parts will be easiest to find locally. If and when you do run into any trouble you can get back out on the water asap.:cool:

[HPShadow]

:iagree: :iagree: :iagree: last time i checked my 40 johnson from 85 is a 2 cyl my 48 spl was a 2 cyl 40 ,50,60 hp merc are 3 cyl older 4 stinger are 3 i agree stingers are fast rev motors on sst boats but i don't think that would be a good move on his part when it breaks or needs to be tuned i know him well and the project and plans and in the conditions hes up against the chop he could have a 5 hp motor when its bad it sucks go light listen to chris to he loves sunday after noons also.

[fastlane35]

thenk you for the info so far

[fast fun 2]

My rig-
1984 "Kaama Edition" Mini Hawk Race Boat. Betty Cook did own this one and Ken from Mini Powerboats inc tells me its very rare.I have a 500CCA battery under the deck and a 3.5 gallpn gas tank in the rear compart ment. The motor is a 3cylinder 25 Merc that has an exaust leak under the power head. When I take the cover off it has tons more power becasue its getting clean air. Anyway, with the cover on the boat will just touch 40. Brett at Bblades has done a ton of chit to my prop and I have 5.5 CMC Setback/hydraulic trim.She is built like a brick house and Ive run it through a 2-3 foot chop flying nice n level. Also has a small hook Im going to fix this winter. With 2 people in the boat its lucky to break 35mph. Full interior as well.

[fast fun 2]

more pics. I will take more of the "new" interior tomarrow.

[fastlane35]

kk thanks

[fastlane35]

who else has small boat lets see them

[baja200merk]

heres the motor for a mini hawk :D

stinger :reddevil: :iagree:

<img src="http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=148093&d=1210875413">

[Nice Dreams]

Hey fastlane hows it comming along?? Got any pics yet?

[Capt Ryan Rachunek]

heres the motor for a mini hawk :D

stinger :reddevil: :iagree:

http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=148093&d=1210875413

You sure this isn't the one????
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q174/CaptCoon/P2160005.jpg

[baja200merk]

is that the one that was on ebay with a new powerhead cause the first one blew up with 9 hrs on it? i cant find the auction but it sure looks like the boat it was on.

[Capt Ryan Rachunek]

No, this motor is currently hanging on the back of my SCB..... Definately not the one you're thinking of.....

[fastlane35]

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn248/MiniHawk101/DSCF1427-1.jpg
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn248/MiniHawk101/DSCF1533.jpg
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn248/MiniHawk101/DSCF1534.jpg
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn248/MiniHawk101/DSCF1428.jpg

[fastlane35]

theirs some pics i have then new wood all cut out and ready to be put bac in and its also much cleaner now i also got a job to start paying for this stuff .lol. nice dreams did you fix the bullet

[fast fun 2]

Looks Like its coming along nice!

[fastlane35]

yup
now back to work to bring in more cash

[Reinier]

The reason why you should put a Stinger behind that boat is.......
........ the sound:cool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL4NCBopZdU

[fastlane35]

lol nice

[gotboostedvr6]

did you buy a motor yet?

[fastlane35]

no the one im getting is a friend and is no hurry

[mr_velocity]

The reason why you should put a Stinger behind that boat is.......
........ the sound:cool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL4NCBopZdU

I gotta get a vid of mine running, got the lower drilled out for the exhaust and I spin it over 7000 rpm. Damn thing is louder than my big blocks :eek:

[fastlane35]

nice did u get the motor raised

[mr_velocity]

heres the motor for a mini hawk :D

stinger :reddevil: :iagree:

<img src="http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=148093&d=1210875413">


That's the old Stinger, here is the new stinger. I think the motors were getting busy and had a baby :D

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/3494/sting1po4.th.jpg (http://img293.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sting1po4.jpg)

[DHos]

heres the motor for a mini hawk :D

stinger :reddevil: :iagree:

<img src="http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=148093&d=1210875413">

Is that a Suzuki 140 with a Merc gearcase?

[baja200merk]

70hp stinger wit a stock case and low water pickup on it..

[DHos]

Yes, afterwards I noticed the three plugs only. Very similar though.
But I have never heard of a Stinger, or maybe I have and don't remember it.

[Nice Dreams]

theirs some pics i have then new wood all cut out and ready to be put bac in and its also much cleaner now i also got a job to start paying for this stuff .lol. nice dreams did you fix the bullet

Looking good fast, keep it up :thumbsup:
Havent really gotten a chance to get into the Bullet yet. Ive been working on the Chris Craft, but thats in the water now so I'll get back to the bullet soon.

[fastlane35]

sweet i should have the mini hawk in the water within 4 weeks i got a job and it pays ok

[fastlane35]

tttttt

[Fast Fred]

:cheers::cool:
Super Stinger, yup, thats what that is.

[fastlane35]

lets see those mini boats i would like to have a get together out in barnaget bay in a few weeks

[fastlane35]

anyone intrested

[Nice Dreams]

I'll have the bullet ready in another week or two.
Hows everything comming along fast? id you get the deck back on yet??
any new pics?
I was hoping to see some replies to the Poker run thread, but i guess sharkey was blowin more smoke when he said he had a lot of inquiries a while back

[fastlane35]

yea i figured that about the poker run . im going on sunday to get the fiberglass for the stringer and transom and put it all back together i got the motor from hpshadow its almost ready the its a paint job and its done and ready to burn gas lol

[Fast Fred]

13'3"
http://aycu13.webshots.com/image/33332/2003078727902266904_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2003078727902266904)

[fastlane35]

sweet rig

[Fast Fred]

:cool:
http://aycu16.webshots.com/image/31695/2003012042462335009_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2003012042462335009)

[fastlane35]

is that a 25 or 30

[Fast Fred]

thanks:cool:
http://aycu30.webshots.com/image/33789/2005496890013300640_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2005496890013300640)

[fastlane35]

Nice Prop Setup

[Nice Dreams]

yea i figured that about the poker run . im going on sunday to get the fiberglass for the stringer and transom and put it all back together i got the motor from hpshadow its almost ready the its a paint job and its done and ready to burn gas lol

what motor did you get?
I have a couple big tubes(for the caulk gun) of 5200 left from when i had the deck off mine if you need them. Should be enough to do your whole boat. Let me know,
Cant wait to see it finished. Im dying to burn some gas myself:reddevil:

[fastlane35]

i bought the 40 omc he had that need the powerhead rebuilt that almost done

[mr_velocity]

:cheers::cool:
Super Stinger, yup, thats what that is.

Hey Fred putting that new powerhead you sent me on tomorrow. Got all new aerometer gauges that have to go in then we'll be running. I'll let you know how long it takes me to blow it up :D

[fastlane35]

sweet post pics

[Fast Fred]

She got the big rods, Top Pin Bullets , max advance 20deg., extra oil first full fresh can or two, you know, keep an eye on her.
then get a transom shot at 8000rpms:cool::eek::thumbsup: in to like a 15mi. an hour head wind;)

[Fast Fred]

check the burn, yes check the burn, fresh lower unit juice, the red stuff,ya that would be good:cool: you know.:smiletest:

[mr_velocity]

She got the big rods, Top Pin Bullets , max advance 20deg., extra oil first full fresh can or two, you know, keep an eye on her.
then get a transom shot at 8000rpms:cool::eek::thumbsup: in to like a 15mi. an hour head wind;)

She's on. Just need to button up the wiring. Starting with a fresh gas since we had the tank out to put the tunnel extension on. Also got the fuel pump slosh tank all setup, was short a few stainless bolts to get it all mounted but that will come tomorrow. I'm also going to run extra oil, you want dyno juice in there for the first few tanks before switching over to syn? And yea, the red stuff is going in the lower :D

[fastlane35]

sweet

[mr_velocity]

Here's the tunnel extension including pockets so I can run the jack plate all the way down. All expoxy and double bias cloth bagged :thumbsup:


http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/7457/p1011421vd6.th.jpg (http://img379.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1011421vd6.jpg)
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/883/p1011423zt1.th.jpg (http://img379.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1011423zt1.jpg)

[fastlane35]

that a good idea now u got me thinkin

[mr_velocity]

that a good idea now u got me thinkin

Yea, I'm thinking you need a tunnel :D

[fastlane35]

yea probally

[mr_velocity]

Had to shorten the extension, was burying the bow at that length.

Hey Fred the motor is running great, checked the burn a few times, it's right there looking good. Was spinning about 7000rpm just about home and the lower let loose. Have cracks on both sides of the case, no forward or reverse. Still got that one boxed up with the 1.87 gears in it that you wanted, I'll be shipping that one on Monday. Going to pull this one apart tomorrow, grind the cone off and send it up to you with a fresh case along with any other parts that may be good. I gotta get runninig again real quick :thumbsup:

[mr_velocity]

Pulled it apart, everything but the vertical shaft and the bearing carrier are toast. The dog is in 100 pieces, there is nothing left to the pinion gear, looks like an old lady with no teeth. Forward and reverse gear have less teeth than a redneck at a NASCAR race. The case is cracked on both sides.

[Fast Fred]

thinkin cryoed shift dog and pin for you guys.:eek:need to run down some parts for them. get that good case reloaded and back out to yas. runnin nice yes? were you just cruzin or did you have your foot in it?:cool:

[mr_velocity]

thinkin cryoed shift dog and pin for you guys.:eek:need to run down some parts for them. get that good case reloaded and back out to yas. runnin nice yes? were you just cruzin or did you have your foot in it?:cool:


We were on it pretty good, spinning 7K when it went. When the motor kicked up we lost the seal on the tilt ram too. I'm sending out the loaded Nitro today so you can swap the gears. I'll include this bearing carrier since the one in this case leaks a little.

This powerhead has a lot more balls from 3500 to 6000 :thumbsup:

[fastlane35]

oww that sucks

[mr_velocity]

oww that sucks

I'm still smiling :D The boat was running great, motor was screaming and we were having a blast. I got another full case and an empty case so we'll be running again soon. Who knows, if I keep breaking I'm looking for a speedy for it. :thumbsup:

[fastlane35]

lol nice

[Nice Dreams]

hey fast arent you glad you went with the 40 now. a gearcase would probably set you back a couple weeken. speed gets expensive:cheers:

[fastlane35]

ya it does

[mr_velocity]

ya it does

My little cat makes me laugh all the time, even after this I still had a big smile on my face. Some things are just priceless :D

Dog, pinion and case (the epoxy if from the cone that I took off).

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/294/doggb2.th.jpg (http://img329.imageshack.us/my.php?image=doggb2.jpg)

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/2971/pinionfu5.th.jpg (http://img329.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pinionfu5.jpg)

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/6048/casejh6.th.jpg (http://img329.imageshack.us/my.php?image=casejh6.jpg)


Nah, that was after I got done beating it. I needed the vertical shaft and when the dog went it rounded the nut that held the pinion on. This is what the case really looks like, both sides were like this.

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/9838/case1bk2.th.jpg (http://img368.imageshack.us/my.php?image=case1bk2.jpg)

[fastlane35]

omg thats a nice job lol that sucks though always good to have high hopes when things have gone wrong though

[mr_velocity]

omg thats a nice job lol that sucks though always good to have high hopes when things have gone wrong though

Just having fun. Been searching for parts, bought a complete lower, an empty case and a gear set in the past couple of days. Yet my new 625s are sitting in the garage because I'm having so much fun with this cat. :D The big boats are just too much work, I didn't even bother cutting the wrap on it this year, its just gonna sit on the lift. :o

[fastlane35]

yea it cheap on the lift anyway expicaly with gas

[Image 21]

cool boats we have three with 25 hp on them running 40 mph heard you can get like 80 or better with a 50

[fastlane35]

sweet so mine will do like 65 70

[Image 21]

probably so they are like a jet ski we run the piss out of ours jumping hard turns and if we break one we just build another

[Nice Dreams]

[ heard you can get like 80 or better with a 50[/quote]


:icon_bs:

[Maple Leaf]

heard you can get like 80 or better with a 50

:icon_bs:Ya thats not goina happen:eek: Be pretty sweet if it was:D .........Fastlane hows the boat comin along?

[fastlane35]

almost done fiberglassin this weekend dont have to do it sooner cause of work

[fast fun 2]

almost done fiberglassin this weekend dont have to do it sooner cause of work
Pics man pics

[fastlane35]

ill take them this weekend

[HPShadow]

It sounds like a bunch of broken mini boats that happens.:leaving:

[fastlane35]

i dont get it

[fast fun 2]

Im going to run mine Monday. Ill have some pics for ya.

[fastlane35]

sweet

[Nice Dreams]

Hey Fastlane, when are you making your tices debut? lets see those pics.

[Fast Fred]

did dig up a 15" ski foot shaft, may work out to get yas back in the water.
still lookin for the parts we want.think i'm on to some:cool:

[fast fun 2]

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o21/fastfun2/minihawknordic0001.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o21/fastfun2/minihawknordic0002.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o21/fastfun2/minihawknordic0003.jpg

[fastlane35]

sweet pics i went out and bought all the supplies puttin the motor together tommrow

nice dreams ill be their very soon whell have to make a run to the bridge on day

[Image 21]

flipped ours this weekend what a ride pulled it on the beach and off again

[fastlane35]

sweet wat size motor and how fast did u redo the whole thing and it look good lookin foward to more picss

[Image 21]

sweet wat size motor and how fast did u redo the whole thing and it look good lookin foward to more picss
has a 25 hp runs close to 40 i repainted it this past winter .we thought about pulling a splash so we can build a few more of them

[fastlane35]

i wishi could

[Image 21]

if we could sell them with out getting in trouble from pulling a mold we could do it in a week

[fastlane35]

y would u get introuble

[Image 21]

copy right laws or something but they are more then ten years old

[gotboostedvr6]

You dont have to worry about copyrights if you change 10% or somewhere around there

[Image 21]

yeah we know we already did that .so if anyone wants one we can make one. sometimes got to watch what you say:D

[gotboostedvr6]

how much?
Ive seen splashes sell for the 3k range but they had a pad and a 30hp (2stroke) (25) 4stroke max hp rating.

you would do yourself a justice making them 1.5 feet longer and 1 foot wider the max hp would double and i might actually consider buying one

[Image 21]

i think we get like 1500 for one have to check thats for well built hull only with out inner linner though but with bench seat

[gotboostedvr6]

is that hull and deck?

[Image 21]

hull ,deck, trasom, two stringers ,thinking of switching to 2o" transom instead of 15" wood or composite, like i said will double check price in the morning have several ways to do package so price will vary

[Nice Dreams]

This thread sounds to have gone the way of :icon_bs:
Hey fastlane start a new thread with pics of your rebuild :leaving:

[yachter55]

yes gentlemen a 80 merc on my 13 '. i don't suggest you do it as it will be a home for perch if you get swamped.I spent over a year making it work.there are pictures in small boats under 20' cant tell ya top speed as my tach broke and i just dont have time to play with props.im guessing 47 mph with a 40' rooster tail.hint 2 custom alum tanks in the bow to raise the stern.ps loaded with gaffrig .great boat but im building a 15'cat with a 2.5 champ and its taking up all my free time. feel free to beat me up for info if needed.

[fastlane35]

good news fiberglassin this week end got all my supplies guage pumps jackplate know alli need is my motor done

[fastlane35]

fiberglass is done transom and stringer are tommrow is knees and ill take photos

[HPShadow]

:leaving::reddevil:already to many copies of the mini hawk the bullets will come back and destroy.

[Maple Leaf]

Fastlane Make a new thread in Fiberglass section. This Thread has gone done the pooper

[fastlane35]

will do

[mr_velocity]

will do

Get that motor done, I'm ready to run again.....what will I break this time :D
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2690/p1011533gj3.th.jpg (http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1011533gj3.jpg)

[Fast Fred]

:thumbsup:

[mr_velocity]

:thumbsup:

Hey you didn't notice I haven't drilled the exhuast yet :eek: Got all excited and forgot before I put it on. :D

[fastlane35]

drill it loud

[Fast Fred]

ya you want them in thare, keeps the heat off the water pump:eek:

[fastlane35]

that to

[fastlane35]

new thread in fiberglass section check it out for pics

[mr_velocity]

drill it loud

Can you hear me now? :D

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/7498/p1011541lz0.th.jpg (http://img517.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1011541lz0.jpg)

[fastlane35]

wat prop should i run on a 40 omc johnson and does anybody have any or a motor that can tell me wat they run need prop help bad

[Fast Fred]

2cyl 40hp? whats on it now? what dose it do with that prop on it now?

[fastlane35]

idk i dont have one for it thats y im askin and i need one soon

[Fast Fred]

OMC makes some SSTprops for them 2cyls, i'd start with a alu, then you'll have an idea of ware you need to be, 15-16" of pitch be a good place to start.

[mr_velocity]

Hey Fred I got that drilled up 18 (I think) Chopper he can probably try. I think my 4 blades are probably a little too steep for the little motor.

Any word on the guts for the case. Finding when I run the fuel down and she lightens up I need the cone. She starts blowing out and I can't carry the bow, even with the motor all the way down. Gotta play a little more but she's a handful when running light.

Motor is running nice, definitely has a sound all its own. Everyone knows it us and most people think its much bigger than a 3 cyl.

[fastlane35]

thanks i was thinks something along those line but i was also thinking a 4 blade would be better for turing and other stuff cause its a small boat wat do u think

[mr_velocity]

thanks i was thinks something along those line but i was also thinking a 4 blade would be better for turing and other stuff cause its a small boat wat do u think

If you're ever up this way you're welcome to take the prop and give it a shot. Its got a few holes drilled in the hub when I was doing some testing. My 4 blades are probably too big.

[fastlane35]

well wat ever u propp experts think best will help alot

[mr_velocity]

well wat ever u propp experts think best will help alot

Best bet is to borrow as many as you can and try. I tried some expensive OMC race 3 blade cleavers that didn't work great on my setup, have this chopper that I couldn't even get the boat on plane, settled with a 4 blade modified cleaver (told it looks like a drag prop) that Rich at leading edge worked really nice for me. Heck even try a stock aluminum prop if you can find one. I asked around a lot, I wasn't able to find anyone running a 4 blade on the little 13' cat, but I love the way it pulls when you crack the throttle.

[Fast Fred]

i'm eyein a lower, it's got a boat on it, but it's been pronounced dead, (the boat and power head), waitin for them to come and get it, see if i can bag it:cool:

[fastlane35]

kool thanks

[fastlane35]

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn248/MiniHawk101/DSCF1692.jpg

[fastlane35]

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn248/MiniHawk101/DSCF1690.jpg

[fastlane35]

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn248/MiniHawk101/DSCF1686.jpg

[fastlane35]

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn248/MiniHawk101/DSCF1685.jpg

[gotboostedvr6]

yeah these boats are really small

[Maple Leaf]

Wow, Fastlane that looks awsome.:thumbsup: Good time to add a pad:D. Is that a hummer I see in the drive way??:eek::p

[fastlane35]

yea its pretty kool.. the mini's almost done i redid all the rivet holes with new glass and the motor still missing a peice on it i took it of so i can put the new head on. but it does run ill take pictures of the top cap tommrow its to dark now

[fast fun 2]

damn!!!

[fastlane35]

damm wat

[fast fun 2]

damm wat
damn it looks good!

[fastlane35]

thanks how do u aford urs that look good to

[fastlane35]

new better and improved thread in fiberglass section

[yachter55]

[IMG]http://13'cigarette[/IMG sorry this is the only pic i have.

[fastlane35]

sweet

[yachter55]

on 3/28/03 in general discussion forum, under increasing speed there are more pics of my 13 cigarette.sorry I tried to put them in sf photo album

[Xcelerator]

whats the weight of the boat? Why not run an older Mercury 55h ? many props available, and the motor weighs 110lbs or so, if you add electric start a little more... If the boat isn't too heavy, and you have a correct setup with one person, you'll do 50, but it'll be noisy !

[yachter55]

Funny you said that as I bought a 50 merc for it. went ahead and painted it white, mounted it and could not get it to run. It needed a trigger ,stator and some wires and had no trim and tilt.so a friend sold me his 80 merc that needed nothing but a boat to put it on.there is not that much of a weight differance between the two. as a bet from some friends that said it could not be done. The Bet was on and I got er done. On the first splash she sat 2"below the transom rub rail and filled the splash well.so I kneeled as close the wheel as I could and took her for a run.very unstable to say the least.she wanted to lay over on her side at top speed and pourposed all the way to top speed.Thank god it was flat water. went back to the ramp and collected my cash.:D so I built two stacking alum fuel tanks both are 10 gal.made the templets with cardboard and hot glue. made sure they stacked ok .The reason was dash to floor hight is short. since I built the tanks I added a drain tube at the botton. water in the tanks seams to be a problem around here.A tourq tammer helped the leaning to one side buy 75% the stacking tanks made her the true offshore boat she was ment to be.The pic you see is in real two foot lake michigan chop.I was cruising at 40.I was surprised at the dry ride.I took more pictures last week but the boat was embarrasingly dirty from storage.so im afraid to post.

[fastlane35]

ahh its ok post them anyway look at my boat lol its a mess and do u have pics of the 2 10 gallon fuel tanks that nuts i have a 12 gallon

[fastlane35]

yacther ur mini is rigged like crazy but look aswome

[yachter55]

Fast again sorry for the dirty boat .it was locked up in the back of a body shop.pics of the two tanks stacked up for bow weight.

[yachter55]

If this helps the top tank humps over the center one.the bottom has a v bottom following the hull from the bulk head.I cut the tanks on an angle as a foot rest.each tank has its own pop up fills and guages.also a drain for water.

[fastlane35]

its ok they all get dirty but thats kool how u have everything rigged like that makin me the about a stero for mine lol and know i understand how u olny did 40 mph with an 80 merc u got alot of extra weight on the boat but its still fast for 13 feet everything looks great hope it doesnt sit around this summer i would be a shame its such a nice boat

[yachter55]

your to kind. this spring I will put a new tach and play with some props.I ordered a new interior from hotdog boats .all white bottom back and two sides were 400 bucks.go to there site.

[fastlane35]

ugh to expensive lucky for me i can order the fabrick and make it my self for probally 100- 150 tops

[yachter55]

did you check it out http://hotdogpowerboat.com (http://hotdogpowerboats.com)

[fastlane35]

yea helped me find out alot on the mini hawks

[yachter55]

I made a mistake with my stereo.when I was installing the speakers I was under the dash and never had it pumped up when I finished making the panels the speakers face each other ,being so close the sound bounces off each other.I was told to install a wedge shaped ring under the speakers so the sound wont bounce off each other.Havent tried it yet .let me know I used a hard wire remote so the radio wont get wet.I screwed the bracket to a piece of wood and used 5200 to the roof with a stick till it cured has not moved in inch. I used a jensen marine radio w cd,cheap used jensen 300 amp,best buy open product,6'' rockford fosgate /remot tweeter.sounds good when idoling around.

[fastlane35]

yea thats the thing i dont know when ill uses it know me ill try to blast to running full throtle

[yachter55]

how is your progress on the boat?any new pics

[fastlane35]

the hull and top deck are all glasses together and half way sanded just needs maybe 2 more hours of sanding and it will be ready for primer and paint

[b rumm 817]

I have a minihawk that my dad got for me when i was 5. im 16 now and i havent used it for a couple years. we put on a 50 hp evenrude and the boat topped out at 53 m.p.h. hope this helps

[fastlane35]

sounds good that meants mine should do 55-60 mph and any pics and did you have a jackplate and wat size mid section

[Riverratt]

sounds good that meants mine should do 55-60 mph and any pics and did you have a jackplate and wat size mid section

Why would yours go faster with a smaller motor?

[fastlane35]

mines a omc,not stock and has jackplate and tabs and mine is lighter boat and not factory prop probally going to be a cleaver or a chopper.

[b rumm 817]

hows the minihawk comin out?
how much hp is the motor u found?

[fastlane35]

not sure yet on hp and paintin the boat this week possibly if i have time. i hope so cant wait for the final product

[b rumm 817]

well good luck with it and yeah its the best feeling when ur finally done
just watchout weight wise that jackplate's gonna add a lot of weight so i would do some research for engines if i were you. Good Luck!

[fastlane35]

ita a manual weights maybe less than 10 pounds

[b rumm 817]

better off that way lol try to get above a 50 h.p. im intersted to see how fast these things can go ive never heard of one with a 50 besides mine

[b rumm 817]

btw i forgot to answer ur original questions
no i didnt have a jackplate and it's a 20'' mid
urs is gonna fly:thumbsup:

[fastlane35]

yea ok sounds good maybe if the right deal comes ill go bigger and i got to see how this one floats know

[fastlane35]

uploaded new photos today in the fiberglass discussion under mini hawk restroation

[MercCrazy30]

I just joined this site, I have a mini with a 25 Merc, had a 15 pitch SS got 42 MPH. Just oreder a new prop for it, but pitch was to high. Also added the CMC trim and tilt. What has everyone top end been?

[chrisr]

I just joined this site, I have a mini with a 25 Merc, had a 15 pitch SS got 42 MPH. Just oreder a new prop for it, but pitch was to high. Also added the CMC trim and tilt. What has everyone top end been?



what kind of mini??????

[fastlane35]

well alot of people with the mini hawks run around 40mph with a 25hp merc and suppoblisly with a 40hp you can do 60-70 mph

[donziboy16]

**** im 16 and about 185 and we got a mini hawk with a 40 merc goin about 50-55 so i think the best motor for you would be a 40 merc if you like speed. but if just want it for pleasure put a 25 on it. (you might see 50-60mph out of a 40 with your weight) it also depends on your pitch of the prop and how much stuff you got in the boat like how many seats people and stuff like that. weight plays a very big role in boating. good luck

[fastlane35]

thank figured all that but you got any pics

[MercCrazy30]

I'll get some pictures of mine up soon. Would love to see how someones floats in the water with a 50 on it. Anyone able to try a 25xs or 44xs? I think that these boats would be pushing 75-80 with a 44xs. Now that would be sick!

[HPShadow]

75x80 mph would be dangerous i would think in that hull but silly to drive wouldent thant be funny passing a big powerboat in a mini that cost as much as the donzi guys fuel cost lol wear your life vest:p

[fastlane35]

yea just got a new one rated for 100 mph impact

[Sydwayz]

Any updates to these boats?

After seeing all the work that went into the 80HP, I am thinking I want to find someone to trade my 75HP for a 50HP.

[fastlane35]

im sellin mine :( i need the money for other toys and i just finshed paintin it today ill upload more pics later in the mini hawk restro under the fiberglass disscussion page

[Sydwayz]

I found a great deal on a 40 Mariner "YamaMerc" on Craigslist the other day.

It's now down at Lee Sanderson's place getting a once over before it gets clamped on the MH.

[tazzman]

need prop help what size and pitch 40 yamaha looking to go fast

[Fast Fred]

13- 14 pitch is ware i would start:cool:

[tazzman]

13- 14 pitch is ware i would start:cool:
i have a 11 1/4 by 14 but feels like it should go faster should i go up or down in size also pitch

[Fast Fred]

ware are the revs at at full speed?:cool:

[tazzman]

ware are the revs at at full speed?:cool:
no tach yet but dont sound like its reving

[Fast Fred]

if she is not get to full revs, 5500-5800rpms, the pitch is to long. try a 12 or a short 13.:cool:

[tazzman]

ok drop the pitch should i drop the size from 11 1/4 to 10

[Fast Fred]

moda hight has alot to do with it, got a shot of the hull from the back with the moda tilted down?:cool:

[MercCrazy30]

http://www.teamspeed.com/forums/attachments/performance-boats/49412d1277248861-mini-hawk-update-img00059.jpg

Here is my setup on my mini.

[Mr. Demeanor]

How about some of you guys get in on the microboats thread. I thought the mini hawks would be all over it.
http://www.screamandfly.com/showthread.php?217451-The-Official-ScreamAndFly-Microboats-Performance-Thread

[Sydwayz]

Does anyone have any X-dimension measurements for the best setup on a Mini-Hawk?

I have a 25HP with no trim, just a few manual settings bolted to the transom now. The prop is way to low for what I think it should be below the bottom edge of the transom.

I have a 40HP Mariner (YamaMerc) with electric trim that I have not tried to install yet.

Ideally, I'd like to set up the Mariner on a jack-plate, but I'd like to know where to aim for having the prop shaft.

[markt111]

lets resurrect this old thread, anyone still playing with MiniHawks?

What size motor, speeds, motor height?

I picked one up this summer with a 25 Mercury. It's a great little ride and takes the chop pretty good, it gets all the love when you buzz down the river.

The motors mounted pretty low, prop shaft 7" below the hull, just ordered a carb rebuild kit, the motor is surging and I'm only hotting 30MPH. I plan to rebuild the carb and throw in some new reeds in the next week or so then retest to see what it will do before I upgrade the motor. I am not going to raise the motor for speed as I will be taking it off over the winter to install a Yamaha 40 I just picked up.

[markt111]

hers a pic the day I picked it up

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