16' Fisherman Taxi

[Ice9]

Your solution is something like a tomcat swing-wing structure--a hull that curls down to give a big drift-shallow footprint, then up to make an ideal planing body, then once on a plane it curls back down to maximize shallow draft. Why don't you get right on that. I think I saw some materials that would do the trick in "Batman Begins."

ice

[smallie_hawgin]

KT send em my way I can put them up for ya. eraltena at gmail.com

Or you could try imageshack, they do the free webhosting stuff.

[Kevin Turner]

SH You've got mail...THX KT

[smallie_hawgin]

Ok here we go... KT's plan in action with the 2si motor and pump for the "fisherman Taxi" I think you may want a more catchy name though.... something like a river hound??? River Pro JR????

Nice!

[Kevin Turner]

THX SH...

Yepper on the re-name.

[Ralph Wiggum]

That motor may only be a 70, but it looks bad-azz with those carbs!

[MSRiverdog]

Needs chrome, lots of chrome

[Royce Aardahl]

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THX SH...

Yepper on the re-name.

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Just don't take Baby Pro. I have a lock on that! Looks sweet KT

[canvas1]

YA KEEP THIS UP AND KATELYN IS GONA LOOSE HER AQUATRAX ENG.

[Ice9]

DANG sign me up. Very sparkly. Can I tell you something--you've got a GREAT job.

ice

[Kevin Turner]

I do love my job...But there are days when I question my sanity. (many around me question my sanity every day). KT

[canvas1]

There are a lot of us in that shape !

[fonz58]

Can you add a lightweight ampliphier and speaker systems so that it'll sound like a 240?

[smallie_hawgin]

SO KT???? What's the prototype report Never heard how the 12° hull worked out for ya???? OR is it still in build status?? Too busy selling and building the RPs eh?? Either way just curious... Hope the holidays treat everybody well... Dang I have a hankerin to be on some open water .... Oh well.

[Kevin Turner]

Got side tracked....Hope to get back to the taxi soon. KT

[big musk411]

Dumb question for KT, why don't they build boats out of Kevlar? I am a fairly experienced canoeist and know this material is very popular for canoes.

[Kevin Turner]

I've no expeience with Kevlar...but good question.

[Kevin Turner]

Ran the little critter this weekend. I do have some intake design issues to work on, but all in all it worked great.

I wonder how 2si's customer service will be. I'm not thrilled with 2si's turn around time for tech support or returning phone calls.

More to come...

[BigMike]

pics man, pics...

[smallie_hawgin]

Here are kt's latest photos (thumbs) of the taxi....

LOOOOOOOOKS NICE!

[Kevin Turner]

THX Eric.

To compare apples to apples, we tested several different power units in the same basic hull design.

Hull specs: 18' LOA / 60" bottom width / .190 rear bottom section / .100 sides / 12 degree deadrise /

With my 230 lbs at the helm, in the bare boat pictured above: 70 HP 2si,35 mph on gps and planed in @ 1 to 1 1/2 boat lengths.

Same hull design, Merc 45 OB Jet, 33 mph & planed in 2 boat lengths.

Same hull design, 175 SJ, 52 mph, planed in 1 boat length.

Same hull design, 240 SJ, 63 mph, planed in 1 boat length.

BTW, this little thing is a blast to drive, 12 degree has little slide, so she handles very well.

The 2si unit has a ton of potential, but customer service & long term reliability are unproven at this time.

[MSRiverdog]

OK, how much, when you gonna build em?

[Kevin Turner]

Jim, I haven't an answer for ya. I haven't recieved '06 pricing or EPA certification from 2si.

Till then, the Taxi project is on hold.

[Ralph Wiggum]

The 240 sounds good to me

[canvas1]

Cool !!!!!

Looks like I need to some more cover work soI can have ONE

Live well in front of the motor?

Nice job Kevin

[MSRiverdog]

KT, that's not a taxi, that's a "Raptor". When it's done it will be too cool for words.

[Kevin Turner]

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KT, that's not a taxi, that's a "Raptor". When it's done it will be too cool for words.

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Yepper, This is not the Taxi. We've built several of these hulls for testing. I'm not a fan of the side, rear console, (I try to distance myself from the Tracker look, sorry HT) but the MO market is hot after it.

[Kevin Turner]

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Cool !!!!!

Live well in front of the motor?

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Not a good spot for the live well where engine heat can be an issue. I plan to insulate the eng compartment to deal with heat & noise. This set up is for testing only.

[canvas1]

Any Taxi news ?

[Kevin Turner]

I haven't touched it since I took the pics. I plan to run the guts out off this little motor. If it holds up, I launch the product line next fall. KT