My new (to me) toy

I know this belongs on the small watercraft forum but there are some people who may not see it there whom I want opinions from. I been wanting a small boat to use in creeks and ponds that I can't reach in my big boat. It's an old River Hawk, been in a barn for a while, I hear they are very stable for a small boat. I want to put a trolling motor on the back and be able to control it from the front with a pressure switch to turn power on and off and stick steering, any ideas? PS I ain't spending the money on a terrova, Rees.http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/01/3eduve9y.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/01/su4ynamy.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/01/qyga8a8y.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/01/dy8eqahu.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/01/ejajeme2.jpg

Hard head!!!!:banghead I know where another one is if someone is interested, they are good boats Feesh!!

Sorry to bust yer bubble but them boats are very dangerous and should be disposed of by a professional. Pm me your address and I will see that it gets taken care of. ;)

Yeah, i researched them a little, they say you can stand up and fly feesh in it, the trout guys love 'um. The guy i bought it from was 6' 3" and weighed 250 and said he stood on the edge of the bench seat and it would not turn over. Don't think i'll try that till it warms up a bit. The boat is 13' and only weighs 100lbs.

Neat find there Feesh. Always thought those would be perfect small water boat. I'd check Craigslist around Memphis,Jackson TN,arkansas, and cities in your area and EBay for a used stick steer set up then put steering bracket on motor. Might even contact E Z pole holder he may have something you can use and I know he could build you something.

I am a professional, (I'll let you guess at what).:biggrin

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Originally Posted by slimeyslab

Sorry to bust yer bubble but them boats are very dangerous and should be disposed of by a professional. Pm me your address and I will see that it gets taken care of. ;)

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Nevermind, thats the one I knew about. You done good .

Neat boat Chris.....talk to Neon.....he has some good ideas for stick steering a TM......I think he has come up with a linkage idea intead of cables and pulleys.

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Originally Posted by Rees Guide

Hard head!!!!:banghead I know where another one is if someone is interested, they are good boats Feesh!!

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That's what Neon needs. Sure wish I had the extra money I'd get it.

Will go where no man has gone before. :D

That ought to work just right.

Check out this thread Chris http://www.crappie.com/crappie/kayak...i-buy-one.html

thanks G

Man I cant wait to get down to Nanih Wayia creek and catch some of them big ole blue bream. I gotta get a small pistol for the moccasins tho!

Better get a big pistol and bunches of bullets!!

My 44 Mag with number 8 shot hand loads works great on those snakes, lol

Yep, i think we gonna have fun with this rig. Gonna run down to my Dads pond in a few minutes and see how it floats.

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Originally Posted by GitDaGrease

Man I cant wait to get down to Nanih Wayia creek and catch some of them big ole blue bream. I gotta get a small pistol for the moccasins tho!

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Your just determined to get wet aint ya. Better wait till the water warms up.

I found these pics on the River Hawk website. These boats are really stable! Dude is standing on the side rail not the center of the boat!

I'm guessing you don't have a terrova on your other boat, cause it only takes 30 seconds to move it from one boat to another with the mounting plate they make.

Nice lookin' rig feesh! Looks pretty stable according to that pic above.

You should just be able to remove the switch from the head and extend the wiring and re-mount the switch in a plastic rain-tight electrical box, then go to Radio Shack and get a knob for it.

Been a while since I'd posted them threads on the stick-steering, but I think I'd posted most of my "thoughts" and pics there. I haven't actually done it, but if I can answer any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

That boat will get you wet; QUICK!!

The test run went very well, i am impressed with the stability of this boat. I launched it in my Dads pond, he and i got in and paddled around, we crossed a submerged log that was just under the surface, then ran it up on a stump on purpose just to see if it would dump us, it just slid off. I let him out and stood up in the rig just like the guy in the pick Slablapper posted. It is extemely stable. I am sure i could turn it over if i wanted to, but as long as you respect it as a small craft i do not think it will dump you unexpectedly.

I like it.......it will be a great boat for smaller shallower waters. As you work on it and fix it up post some pics along the way.

I will give you $300 for it. 350 if you bring it to me..

$350 and a case of bourbon of my choosing and we may have a deal!

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Originally Posted by Big H trucking

I will give you $300 for it. 350 if you bring it to me..

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I will post pics of the progress. G, do i need to do that on the small watercraft forum?

Naw....do it right here where all of us gewbers can keep up with it.