Rd2 mini

[chuckitt]

Yes, RD stands for research and deveplopment, but in this case it means Ronnie Deschamp. He is responsible for the R+D on the minipro116 and now the RD2 aluminum mini. This mini runs 35 MPH with a 35 horse briggs.

This one only is $ 11,500.00. The next one will be about $ 13,800.00. Here are the
specs.
Hull: Alum. .090 with Steel Flex, 11 ft 8 inches X 7 ft
Engine: 35 HP Briggs Vangard
Metalworks: Conduit with Powdercoat
Drive: Red 1.69 to 1
Prop: 6026
Steering: 2 airfoil rudders, 36" X 20", Teleflex Cable with 8.5 inch travel. SS rods.
Throttle: Billet Pedal, Teleflex Cable, Ball joints, ss brackets.
Fuel: 87 Octane, 6.5 gal Alum. Tank.
Battery: Red Top Gell, Battery Box.
Exhaust: Dual with MiniPro SS Mufflers.
Seats: Fiberglass airboat seat shells, Lynn's Stitch shop marine vinyl
Trailer: Galvanized.
This boat is second to none, well maybe the MiniPro 116.

Thanks, Chuck

[brs offroad]

I found it

[FishSticker]

Maybe you can direct me the right direction, are theseRD2 minis still being built? If so can you post the company name/website. I called a number I found on here but never had a returned call. Thank you in advance.

[Corky]

Chuck {owner of airboat Pros } was diagnosed with cancer a few years back...He closed up shop and said he wanted to travel while he had the chance..

[FishSticker]

Sorry to hear that, our thoughts and prayers will include him and his family. I’m reading these threads but would really like to just buy one, because I have done the experiment/diy with a bowfishing boat and love what I now have but if I was to tally up the receipts I could have bought a name brand boat and been enjoying it from the beginning! So I’m looking for one that is for a reputable builder but internet searches don’t seem to get me there. Arrow Prop had their hull welder hurt his back and so I am searching further from home. Meeker was a stones throw! Any direction would be greatly appreciated.

[Corky]

Keep in mind some of these threads are over 10 years old so I'm sure there's been a price adjustment{like everything} from past years...Some of the members from Fla. might see this and chime in on the mini builders in their area..