Due to the extremely sharp entry and flared hull design, the Bay Hawk handles chop exceptionally well. Whitecaps in fresh water form when wind speed reaches about 12 mph (saltwater: about 15 mph). Wind speed in the video is 10-12 mph and the boat continually crosses it own wake. The Bay Hawk works well on any large lake or saltwater bay. Contact your local dealer for a test drive. This video was shot on Lake Lanier, GA.
The Bay Hawk has a 20" transom, which requires a 20" long shaft motor.
Although not ideal, you can get by using a long shaft outboard on a "short shaft" transom, but you cannot use a short shaft outboard on a "long shaft" transom.
The Bay Hawk incorporates a modified "cathedral" hull design (if the boat is turned upside-down, the hull shape looks similar to the roof line of a cathedral) for stability and shallow draft. If trimmed properly, all boats should run fairly level (not bow-up) while on plane.
The Bay Hawk is shown trimmed properly. You are seeing the side "cathedral" chines IN the water, rather than ABOVE the water - as they should be. The Bay Hawk's design eliminates the need for trim tabs.
The video shows calm water. How does it handle chop? I spend a lot of time on Lake Lanier near Atlanta.
crimin 1 year ago
Due to the extremely sharp entry and flared hull design, the Bay Hawk handles chop exceptionally well. Whitecaps in fresh water form when wind speed reaches about 12 mph (saltwater: about 15 mph). Wind speed in the video is 10-12 mph and the boat continually crosses it own wake. The Bay Hawk works well on any large lake or saltwater bay. Contact your local dealer for a test drive. This video was shot on Lake Lanier, GA.
riverhawkboats 1 year ago
you have to get a long shaft outboard for this boat? will a short shaft not work?
ben33914 1 year ago
@ben33914
The Bay Hawk has a 20" transom, which requires a 20" long shaft motor.
Although not ideal, you can get by using a long shaft outboard on a "short shaft" transom, but you cannot use a short shaft outboard on a "long shaft" transom.
riverhawkboats 1 year ago
the boats looks like its running to wet did he not have it trimmed right?
ben33914 1 year ago
@ben33914
The Bay Hawk incorporates a modified "cathedral" hull design (if the boat is turned upside-down, the hull shape looks similar to the roof line of a cathedral) for stability and shallow draft. If trimmed properly, all boats should run fairly level (not bow-up) while on plane.
The Bay Hawk is shown trimmed properly. You are seeing the side "cathedral" chines IN the water, rather than ABOVE the water - as they should be. The Bay Hawk's design eliminates the need for trim tabs.
riverhawkboats 1 year ago