[mpwitte]

I can provide some info here. Topaz is now part of Egg Harbor as of November 2005. Topaz did not buy the Silverhawk molds. They did build somewhere around 15 boats using the molds. My understanding is they were all gas I/O powered, some Merc and some Volvo. They did not build any inboard powered or express deck versions.

The inboard Silverhawks did have a propeller tunnel. It was larger than the Seacraft version but similsr. The tunnel was built using an insert in the existing hull mold. The shaft angle was very flat at around 7.5* and the rudder was very large. The boat would back in either direction. The motor was mounted about 10" further forward relative to the Seacraft and completely under the console. The console used a larger door but otherwise was the standard unit mounted a few inches aft from the normal I/O location. I built another insert for the standard deck mold to convert the motor box area to a slightly smaller flat hatch opening.

I am not sure how to post pictures here but I would be happy to email you some if you are interested. I'm always happy to answer Silverhawk questions.

Mike.