currently looking at mid 80's hawk and eagle,40 and 42 ft,never purchased a boat this large and no nothing about excalibur boats.love the lines on these boats though!
any input would be greatly appreciated!
JUSTICE

You will probably get better performance from the hawk than the eagle. The eagle has a taller deck and more cabin amenities.

I have a 1982 Hawk 40. It has twin 454/420hp mercs, Trs drives. It is an awesome riding hull. They also have a 9ft beam, which gives you a little more room than a Cigarette. The cabin doesnt have much headroom, but I do have a head and a fridge and a sink.

The eagle has the same bottom, but has a raised deck and a integrated platform. Much more headroom.

Excalibur Marine built the Hawk in 1982-84. Wellcraft bought them mid year 84 and the quality went down. You really want the "Excalibur" Hawk 40. There is a couple nice ones for sale on boattraderonline.com I paid 25 for my Hawk two months ago with the trailer. The Hawk has a classic look, and they are very unique. Go for the Hawk, it was the offshore boat of the year in 1982 or 83.

I looked at both the 42 and the 40.....better deals on the 40's than the 42's....at least it was when I was looking....Fred

The Hawk 40 is relativly light considering its size and age. Fred, what engines do you have? Speed? Any pics of your interior? I would like to get mine redone in all white.

My engines are 454/400hp Cyclones with air-gap intakes 750cfm Demon carbs, different cams, and worked over props by Houston propeller....best speed is 63mph in perfect water conditions and 58-59mph anytime, my interior has all been redone in white with a black stripe on the hatch....I'll see if I can find some pic's....Fred

one from rear...

Hey guys,thanks for the input!You talked me into the 40' hawk!Now all I need to do is find one at a reasonable price.
thanks!
Juatice

Hello Justice, I have a lot of pictures of Hawk 40's in the link below. You will like the boat a lot.

Yeah these are really nice looking old boats?What kind of speeds you guys getting out of them?There is one in ga i'm going to look at end of the month.Any others for sale anyone knows about?
Thanks