In the process Hydrofield not only developed a hull form which works well in rough water, but is exceptionally good at bar-running. The Australian Navy was impressed enough with the 21 foot models to order five to use as remote controlled target- tow boats. Not a bad recommendation for a new design. Hydrofields tend to appeal to a specialised niche in the fishing market so this arrangement works out quite well. The last mentioned design was tested in our July '95 issue while the new 5.6 makes it debut very shortly.
Seats shown are non-standard.
Power was a Mercury V-6 225hp which gave us some quite respectable performance figures. The effect is visually harmonious and pleasing to any eye. Even out of the water the lines of the 6.6 look pretty smart and there isn't quite the same bulkiness you tend to get with big cats this size. The recessed boarding deck at the transom, and neat single engine installation also rounds an impressive looking craft. Steps have also been introduced into the bottom of each sponson and this, together with the redesigned centre hull, improves turning and straight line speed.