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Author:  vwfreak [ August 19th, 2016, 1:28 am ]
Post subject:  Prototype Mini GT "Kids" Tunnel Hull (KARR)

Hi! Nope! Not dead, just been away from these forums for a while. To keep sane, I've been playing with some tweaking of the original Catch 10 I had about 15 years ago. This one's been scaled down by 20% and shortened another few inches to 7'4" long. Cockpit was shifted back and I added a third sponson. Borrowed from the Mirage, it has a step and a pad now, jack plate, setback, etc too.

First trial run was a drop on and hope for the best at the Port Carling Antique Boat Show last weekend. My test pilot / monkey chickened out last min, so I shoehorned myself in. at least he brought his GoPro. Again no prior runs, just all guesswork and it hauls for only a stock 9.9 with a slightly dinged prop. *watch the clip at 0:53 it sits on the pad!*

A true 8ft tunnel version with some changes again from the stock plans should be ready by Labour Day. It's getting a stripped down Merc 20. Over the winter I will build one at 11ft to run with either my 40hp two cyl Yama-mariner or 40 Magnum 4cyl. I think this hull could be a consideration for expanding classes, if that's an option down the road and I haven't just built a kite..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF29omRhPZo

Author:  idvette [ August 19th, 2016, 7:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Prototype Mini GT "Kids" Tunnel Hull (KARR)

That's a cool little boat! Well done!

Author:  DoktorC [ August 19th, 2016, 5:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Prototype Mini GT "Kids" Tunnel Hull (KARR)

This is very cool...I bet this would be something with an A motor or Yamato..

Love the black too...

Author:  Nervedamage [ August 19th, 2016, 10:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Prototype Mini GT "Kids" Tunnel Hull (KARR)

Very cool

Author:  dubber [ August 20th, 2016, 9:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Prototype Mini GT "Kids" Tunnel Hull (KARR)

It is always cool when it comes together. Good stuff!

Author:  vwfreak [ September 13th, 2016, 11:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Prototype Mini GT "Kids" Tunnel Hull (KARR)

I finally got some decent pics of it running with Andy driving it. He fits.. The pad / step combo seem to be working nicely.

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