Recommended Horsepower - Single Motor       150 - 250hp
                                           - Twin Motors         75 - 115hp

Standard Equipment

• Hull and top deck with twin consoles and screens
• Rear Bench seat
• Two swivel seats.
• Front V bench seat and casting deck
• All upholstery
• Anodized aluminium grab rails, stainless ring eyes, drink and rod holders
• 165 litre under floor tank
• Ride Guide steering
• Sun canopy and boat covers
• Bermuda decks
• Auxiliary motor bracket
• Main motor transom bracket
• Bilge pumps
• Fire extinguisher

• Power steering

Construction and Finish
Emphasis is on strength with construction and design aimed at withstanding rough water, while pleasing overall presentation and appearance have been maintained. Up to five colours can be incorporated into the gel work, and many optional extras ensure customers satisfaction.
Our Test Boat was fitted with back to back seats as a custom design for the owner. The idea was a good one, and will probably be offered as an option in the future. In spite of the size of the Hawk, simplicity has been maintained. As always finish is neat, and weather resistant fittings are used throughout. All wiring and plumbing for tanks etc. is neatly tucked away, but still accessible. The under floor tank has an inspection hatch which is a definite bonus with this type of extra.
Sturdy consoles with high strong windscreens offer one protection from the elements. Strategically placed cubby holes and storage shelves built into the consoles area definite feature. The addition of a pedestal seat to the fore deck will appeal to the angler.

Trailer
The heavy duty trailer is designed for the job, and would not suit the angler wanting to tow and launch every weekend, unless a substantial 4x4 is used. The large 16" wheels are tough and offer good clearance and handling - important on a rig of this size.

Fishability
Designed primarily as a Kariba boat, the Hawk has much to offer in that application. The deep spacious inside gives one a feeling of complete safety, and the uncluttered interior lends itself to long hauls with lots of equipment. Careful use has been made of all space, and stowage beneath the small fore deck, seats and rear bench seat is most generous.
Sitting in the boat, it is difficult to believe it is only 20' long. This is probably because the feeling of size created by the deep gunnels. Whether at speed or at rest, the Hawk is exceptionally stable. The deep vee eats rough water without even flinching, and combined with the powerful (Offshore) Mercury 225 EFI motor, she jumps onto the plane and performs very smoothly. Sheer size and comparative weight make it difficult to get into trouble with the Hawk.

In really rough conditions, the rigid windscreen frames offer a convenient grab rail for pilot and co-pilot when standing. Windscreens are usually the first casualty in rough water, and these are definitely another feature.
For the angler that wants a little performance, a comfortable, safe ride and a fishing platform for big water, the Hawk is ideal. Six people could fish from the Hawk comfortably, with plenty of internal space inside to move around whilst fighting fish. The small fore deck is nice for those anglers who spin for tigerfish, or are casting to visual targets. Optional extras such as the sun canopy, transform the boat into a comfortable family vessel in the heat of the day.
During part of our test, we fished for Bass at the Ncema dam. The fore deck accommodated two of us side by side quite comfortably, and satisfied any reservations about versatility when pursuing different species with differing techniques.

The Hawk is obviously not a tow-around launch on small dams, weekend boat. One would probably get away with medium sized dams like Chivero or Inyankuni, and some owners have used Hawks on the river, but by far, she is most suited to Kariba and would also be at home on the Mozambique coast. The Hawk has much to offer as a family vessel, or long haul craft for extending fishing trips.
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Minimum Planing Time         - 3 Seconds
Minimum Planing speed        - 30 km/h