I just got a 7.5 hawk outrigger kit and need to find a decent engine for it. would like to runn in the 60's. also i would like to know of some decent rudder and prop setups that arent top dollar but work good. any help would be greatly appreciated. This is my first outrigger build. ive built a crackerbox boat before so this should be somewhat similar, but any help is greatly appreciated.

Also can i put in a .90 engine i know it only calls for a .46

If you want the Hawk to be in the 70's, get ahold of Gary Preusse.. He designed the boat and can help you go fast.. Gary will be able to provide you all the information you need on the Hawk riggers. Phone - 630.279.2451


a 90 in a 45, not a chance...

i take it then about a .67 is most i can go. thanks for the phone number

Before you put a larger motor in the boat, give Gary a call.. If you let him, he will chat your ear off.. You will find out the latest and greatest mods for that boat from Gary.

I kind like the turnfin that's For sale @ Zippkits. You can use the .21 Zip hardware on the.45 Hawk. Just another option. If your a builder then you'll be back to Zippkits. When rigger fever sets-in The Octura strut & rudder are heavy. Liter is faster 60 MPH . Did you happen to look at the .21 Zippkits [World Record] driven by Martin Truax Jr On Joe's web site. The .67- .90 are being replaced by Gas. Why cost Nitro is not cheap any more. As is glow plugs. I can eat up a gallon in one afternoon. I used 3 gallons running my .21 & .12 all season long. .45 engines are not too bad.

Al Hobbs should have some AA .45 engines in stock still. He is on IW. Do a search for that forum and look under Manufacturer's section. I can't give you a direct link on this forum. [] These engines should be fast!

There was a 45 used on the same site. for/sale dept. i f money is tight.

what about this type of drive? is adjustable better?


http://cgi.ebay.com/Adjustable-sting...item1e56c486a4

No, that is for monos. You need a strut that will hang down farther on hydros.

Check out the Speedmaster struts at www.rossisales.com



You could probably use the short brackets on your rigger.

does anyone make a good light adjustable one?

Yes Craig that's a good one. I want a AA engine, but the $ made me think twice. But I'm assuming everyone is broke like me. At the moment. But I still want one. The green head.21 CMB that I got a deal on is my new girlfriend. The Zip.21 hull is still in the box. They go together fast I'm not worried
Craig, You have a package on the way.

Yes here is a pic http://www.rocketcityracing.com/prod...p?item_id=1681

what is a good epoxy to use on the sponson and hull. I would like to put a thin coat on them for strength it. Iwill sand smooth apon drying. Thanks again for the help.

I have used both MAS epoxy and West System epoxies with good results. I think I like MAS better for finishing, but West is good too...

www.masepoxies.com

I hope to buy an AA engine eventually. I just don't need a .21 or .45 right now. It's hard to beat Novarossi's when you need a .12, .21, or .28, they are great engines for the dollar! When Al comes out with his .84 or .90, I might buy one or two. Let's hope our dollar doesn't go in the toilet and make the prices too high....

Neil, so what's in the package?

Which one do i get off of mas site. they have like a 100 differnent ones.lol.
also slow, med, or quick set?

For finishing get their Low Viscosity Epoxy and the medium hardener.

http://www.masepoxies.com/products/d...ty-Epoxy-Resin

i called and talked to them i got this one http://www.masepoxies.com/public/ind...roductid=69480

smaller amounts and she said it will work just as good for what im using it for sence im not adding any fiberglass. Thanks for the help again.

Yup, that's their FLAG epoxy. The FLAG epoxy is a little thicker than what I suggested, but will work fine.

The mailman said 1 day Craig
I wanted to give you something in exchange for that fuel tank.
No it's not a .45AA from Al
markoverclock ,a credit card works well with epoxy you can save a pot by putting it the fridge. If you make too much. I like this http://klasskote.com/index.html

Sounds good, thanks.

It's going to be warmer this weekend. I think Karl and I will have to run his 3.3 T-maxx to get our nitro fix. We ran it 2 weeks ago in 25 degree weather and snow. The nitro engine ran real well, just get the engine started before the cold outside weather gets to the engine.... My basement shop is a steady 63 degrees during the winter.