New Mini HD Sport

***Glenn*** · 03-17-2006, 03:07 PM

Here is the lineup.

We unveiled the mini HD Sport at the Salt Lake International Sportsman's Exposition this week.

Shown is the mini HD Sport 14. It also comes in a 6 and 9 horse. All have electric start, with backup pull start.

Approximate weight:
14 - 154 lbs.
9 - 109 lbs.
6 - 87 lbs.

20mm stainless shaft
Aluminum outdrive
Stainless hardware
Chrome moly drive tube
10 X 8 and 11 X 10 tiger props

They are balanced drive models and have manual tilt and trim knobs.

We are working on an 18 and 23 horse model as well. The 23 will be 100 lbs. lighter than our current 23. No neutral.

First Release May 2006.

QuakKillz · 03-18-2006, 07:44 AM

pretty cool Glenn

cant wait to get one...

**BoatDR** · 03-18-2006, 11:20 AM

Luv that new designed skeg, it looks much more weedless......any chance something like that will be coming for the large sports or lites.

***Rick*** · 03-18-2006, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BoatDR

Luv ..any chance something like that will be coming for the lites.

:017:..

***Glenn*** · 03-20-2006, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoatDR

Luv that new designed skeg, it looks much more weedless......any chance something like that will be coming for the large sports or lites.

Yes sir...

**Browning** · 03-21-2006, 05:31 AM

Glenn,
Great looking motor!
What's with the cavitation plate? What made you decide to add one? Is this something you are thinking about for the larger hypers as well?

The new skeg looks really cool.

***sandman7655*** · 03-21-2006, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Browning

Glenn,
Great looking motor!
What's with the cavitation plate? What made you decide to add one? Is this something you are thinking about for the larger hypers as well?

The new skeg looks really cool.

yeh i would like to know about the cavitation plate.nice motors also.
maybe the plate could be an add on:017:

berger · 03-22-2006, 09:41 PM

any ideas on prices? especially on the 6 & 9

***Rick*** · 03-22-2006, 09:44 PM

Cav plate is needed on the smaller motors is what I've been told

Hardhuntr · 03-26-2006, 12:51 PM

First, let me say, great looking motor there. This is exactly what I've been waiting for for years now.

On CA's here in MO, there is a 10 hp motor limit. So, the 9 would suit me perfect.

I'm getting ready to build another boat, one that I think would work perfect for me. It is a the Duckhunter, which I got the plans from gatorboats.com. It's basically a 14x48 boat built out of wood/covered with fiberglass. Weight should be around 300 pounds empty. It is rated for a gas motor up to 20 hp. I plan on using it to hunt out of on the CA's here in MO.

The transom is 15" tall. It will be made out of 3/4" plywood, glueing 2 pcs together, and adding knees for reinforcement. The plans call for 10 degrees outward for the transom. Is this ok for the 9 mini?

Again, I think it's great MB has introduced this lineup to the market, I know it is what I have been waiting for. With any luck, I hope to take delivery of one by September, and to have what I hope, will be my perfect duck boat for me.

***Rick*** · 03-26-2006, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sandman7655

maybe the plate could be an add on:017:

:dance: Spoke with Glenn last night and the cav plate will be an option you can get if you run really deep La. style mud. Personally I'll never have a need for it where I run but I'm sure there are those that it will benefit.

QuakKillz · 03-26-2006, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hardhuntr

I'm getting ready to build another boat, one that I think would work perfect for me. It is a the Duckhunter, which I got the plans from gatorboats.com. It's basically a 14x48 boat built out of wood/covered with fiberglass. Weight should be around 300 pounds empty. It is rated for a gas motor up to 20 hp. I plan on using it to hunt out of on the CA's here in MO.

I'm looking at possibly building one of those boats as well.... could be fun

***sandman7655*** · 03-26-2006, 03:36 PM

if you could make it a removable add on for when you run deep mud it would be cool.i could take it off after hunting LA

fwsteal · 03-27-2006, 07:59 AM

what's the price and speeds on the 14?
what's price, speeds and weight on the 18?

j towne · 03-27-2006, 06:35 PM

I am thinking about getting a six HP. Will it work on this and what kind of speed do you think I will get. The boat weighs 75 lbs. Do you think it will be hard to drive?

Can Killer · 03-27-2006, 07:08 PM

From the picture I can see you already have a six horse on the back! A little more dog food and you should get another mile per hour or two.

**ALMODUX** · 03-27-2006, 08:01 PM

What I'm really waiting on is the performance kit for the 6hp mini....bump that thing up to 38hp, drop it on the back of a kevlar 4 rivers and see what 40mph on a surf board in the mud feels like.:dance:

:food-smiley-012:

***Glenn*** · 03-30-2006, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALMODUX

What I'm really waiting on is the performance kit for the 6hp mini....bump that thing up to 38hp, drop it on the back of a kevlar 4 rivers and see what 40mph on a surf board in the mud feels like.:dance:

:food-smiley-012:

We already have asked for a moded 6. Seems there are a lot of options.

***Glenn*** · 03-30-2006, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Browning

Glenn,
Great looking motor!
What's with the cavitation plate? What made you decide to add one? Is this something you are thinking about for the larger hypers as well?

The new skeg looks really cool.

We ran a test 35 at the Mud Fest and it did make a difference in the mud. We will be looking at it for this year's models. Probably be an option since many of us don't run deep mud.

QuakKillz · 03-31-2006, 06:29 AM

waitin on the 9 and 14 myself.....hop those two babies up...:crazy:

fwsteal · 04-09-2006, 11:28 AM

Any updates on the 14 or 18?

***Glenn*** · 04-11-2006, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by fwsteal

Any updates on the 14 or 18?

Still working on them.

We are going to build lots of the 14s, but have only 20 of the 18s planned. They are left over from the last group of longtails we built, and we will use them up on the mini motors.

precglide · 04-18-2006, 12:39 PM

Can you put a bandi 23 motor on one of those frames or only a stock 23?

**ALMODUX** · 04-18-2006, 01:10 PM

Shhh....Even if the answer is 'no', I wanna try it!:tomato:

fwsteal · 04-19-2006, 08:24 AM

Will the 14 weigh-in around 154lbs and will the 14 run faster than 15mph? Also, will it still have electric start and pull start? Is there an estimated cost as of yet?
18 - Weight, cost, electric start and pull start?
23 - Weight, cost, electric start and pull start?

***Glenn*** · 04-19-2006, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by berger

any ideas on prices? especially on the 6 & 9

We are so busy testing, we have not put any numbers together. Guessing low 2 on 6 and low-mid 2 on 9.

***Glenn*** · 04-19-2006, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by precglide

Can you put a bandi 23 motor on one of those frames or only a stock 23?

We can try. It is way overbuilt.

***Glenn*** · 04-19-2006, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j towne

I am thinking about getting a six HP. Will it work on this and what kind of speed do you think I will get. The boat weighs 75 lbs. Do you think it will be hard to drive?

Nice pics. I am thinking about 10. Could be more. Still testing blades and gears.

**olbaidhh** · 04-25-2006, 08:01 AM

Have a couple of customers that are interested and I am trying to get a handle on a release date.

Any updates... are we still in a May timeframe?

fwsteal · 05-07-2006, 01:16 PM

18 - Weight, cost, electric start and pull start?

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Hardhuntr Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MO Age: 34 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New Mini HD Sport First, let me say, great looking motor there. This is exactly what I've been waiting for for years now. On CA's here in MO, there is a 10 hp motor limit. So, the 9 would suit me perfect. I'm getting ready to build another boat, one that I think would work perfect for me. It is a the Duckhunter, which I got the plans from gatorboats.com. It's basically a 14x48 boat built out of wood/covered with fiberglass. Weight should be around 300 pounds empty. It is rated for a gas motor up to 20 hp. I plan on using it to hunt out of on the CA's here in MO. The transom is 15" tall. It will be made out of 3/4" plywood, glueing 2 pcs together, and adding knees for reinforcement. The plans call for 10 degrees outward for the transom. Is this ok for the 9 mini? Again, I think it's great MB has introduced this lineup to the market, I know it is what I have been waiting for. With any luck, I hope to take delivery of one by September, and to have what I hope, will be my perfect duck boat for me.

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