Seahog Shortie 60hp Mariner Bigfoot Unconventional Launch (With Little Water)

Two Tree Island, unconventional launch the tide was coming in and there were several boats waiting to get in but needed much more water to attempt a launch. They wanted the slip to be covered which would have been al least another 1hr+. I knew the depth and made a calculated decision and launched it with a bit of an audience. As you can see it tipped up more then anticipated however no incidents. The back had filled with some water, just turned on bilge pump and was empty by the time I'd parked up.

[@ocsapy]

She took on lots of water, but being a Seahog the deck space is clean and clutter free, so nothing got wet inside. I have a bilge pump rated for 300gpm and took just over a minute to empty job done. I have done it severel times since this clip and filmed it, the only thing is I wait for more water now as I have an Aux 5hp motor which obviously adds more weight hence goes in deeper.

[@BEN10TO10]

Thought that was going straight down for a sec !!

[@ocsapy]

I knew it wouldn't sink as the hull is full of foam, however it could have got stuck in the mud. I took a Gamble and got away with it.

[@jacklowe3788]

how do you like the Mariner 60hp big foot - Enough power & what be cruising speed w/ couple of fishing mates?

[@stuartmccloud307]

wow, did she take in much water?

[@ocsapy]

Bigfoot faultless... like all machines they must be serviced. In good weather max speed just over 30mph there are other clips where it's full throttle. However economy suffers so by reducing down too 20-25mph greatly increases range. The best piece of kit for performance and economy is the auto trim you can adjust in all water conditions makes for a better ride as well.

[@pudmate6363]

Not good though for the transom

[@BB-tm7gx]

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