HD Mini Lite

[Glenn]

We began working on a small short tail mud motor design two years ago. We wanted to release them last fall, but the design was not ready and sales demand of the Sports left us little time to build the little brother to the Balanced Hyper Drive.

Yes, it is a balanced hyper design and has manual trim and no clutch. It is simple, tough and easy to run for those with small boats, 12 to 15 foot.

We showed a test model at the Salt Lake Sportsman's Expo this spring and posted some photos. We have five models, a 6 Robin, 9 Robin, 14, 18 and 23 Briggs Vanguard. All have electric and pull start, and have the same quality as the Sports. We have run the pants of the test models since April and they are fun.

Again, this year, we are slammed with Sport orders and it is cutting into production time for the mini HD Lites, however, I am determined to get them out this fall.

We received the first 25 frames this week and Trashduck, dealer Kevin Lusk and I built the first production 23 Van model the past couple days. We will begin filling orders in two weeks starting with the Van 14, 18 and 23. The special props will be here early next week. The 6 and 9 need a bit more testing and we will begin releasing them after September 15. We are limiting sales to 250 motors this fall.

We will not place national advertising for the mini motors in order to control demand. Mini motor orders always peak in December and we have a little time to develop the production assembly systems for this exciting new set of small short tails.

[elk_riverrat]

Glenn,

What size props will the 18 and 23 be turning?

[EYEDOC]

What Are The Weight Of The 6 And 9 Hp?

[Glenn]

Originally Posted by elk_riverrat

Glenn,

What size props will the 18 and 23 be turning?

18 and 23 will use the 11X10 Tiger, similar to those we used on all Hypers the last couple years, but with a 3/4" shaft.

The 14 will use a 10X8 blade, smaller version of the 11X10.

[Glenn]

Originally Posted by EYEDOC

What Are The Weight Of The 6 And 9 Hp?

They are in the 130 range, however, we are reworking the design trying to incorporate more aluminum and shave a few pounds by next spring.

[BIG-_D]

I am considering the difference between the 18 and the 23. Is there a weight difference or any other differences to help me make my decission.

[sandman7655]

if you can swing the 23 , you cant wrong with more ponies

[willydiver]

Glenn, are you planning on reworking the design of the 23 Mini (as mentioned in the above post) or just the 6 and 9 h.p. models?
Thanks!

[br,lc,LA]

Anything new?

[Glenn]

We have been running the minis all year and are releasing them slowly. We like the quick 23, the 18 is a powerhouse, the 14 gearing has finally been figured out and running great now. The 6 and 9 are back on the drawing board for the final design by spring.

We have hardened the drive shafts to help swing the larger 11 inch blade and have beefed up the manual trim rod.

We are now moving parts to South Carolina where they will be built this year. We are filling a couple dozen orders here while they get up and running.


All looks good for the mini motors.

[br,lc,LA]

What transom length do the mini HDs have?

[acm2117]

are the 18 and 23 the same block just different guts?

[Glenn]

The mini motors are for low transoms, 16 to 17". The 14, 18, 21 and 23 are similar blocks, different bore, stroke, flywheel and carbs.

[br,lc,LA]

thanks Glenn

[duckman2]

Any news on upcoming Mini's. Posibly a 27 or 30 Kohler? :Banane34:

[Glenn]

Originally Posted by br,lc,LA

What transom length do the mini HDs have?

short only for now.

[Glenn]

Originally Posted by duckman2

Any news on upcoming Mini's. Posibly a 27 or 30 Kohler? :Banane34:

As soon as the Hunter and 6000 are finished, we will burn a frame for the 30 Kohler. It runs with the large block 31 Van and is much lighter. I have big hopes for this combo.

Here is some mini video.

Dial UP
http://tiny-link.com/vs.asp?h=7987770798XGXHHC_low&l=

DSL
http://tiny-link.com/vl.asp?h=5517769551VBVCSS&l=

[willydiver]

Originally Posted by Glenn

Here is some mini video.

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Awwww man, Glenn. I thought you had posted some new video footage of the Minis...... Just kidding.

[duckman2]

Originally Posted by Glenn

As soon as the Hunter and 6000 are finished, we will burn a frame for the 30 Kohler. It runs with the large block 31 Van and is much lighter. I have big hopes for this combo.

Here is some mini video.

Dial UP
http://tiny-link.com/vs.asp?h=7987770798XGXHHC_low&l=

DSL
http://tiny-link.com/vl.asp?h=5517769551VBVCSS&l=

Nice!! Can't wait....

[sonofaduckhunter]

Glen,
Any Updates On The 6hp Mini?

[Glenn]

The 6 mini news I have is we will continue to offer the 6 Robin and reintroduce the Kohler geardrive 6 longtail. The Kohler 6 is the fastest 6 in its class. We like the 6 Robin because it is so easy to start. The Honda 6 was so difficult to start compared to Robin 6, we dropped this model.