64 1700 Restoration

Discussion in 'Hydrodyne® Boats' started by js641700, Jan 17, 2008.

  1. js641700

    js641700

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    Below are some attached photo's of my restoration project. The first picture is where it's at right now. I have some deck repairs to make on the rear starboard. The wood is rotted away and I expect to have it glassed together soon. Also have some gouges on the bottom to repair. I apologize for the pictures not being in order and the fact that they open giant size. I'm kind of a computer tard. :smash: If any one has suggestions on how to do better pic's feel free to educate me.
     

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  2. markbano

    markbano Hydrodyne 18 Specialist

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    The pictures are fine.

    I'm curious about some of the areas on the bottom of the hull that appear to be raised. I can't tell if that is how it is supposed to be or if there is delaminating of the core and hull.

    You might want to tap on the bottom there and make sure there is no delamination.

    Looks good.

    Markbano
     
  3. Bryan

    Bryan Administrator

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    As Mark said, the pics are fine. The forum software will actually resize them so that they aren't huge in the forum itself, and then the huge images when you click on them are perfect for being able to view the finer details of the Dyne. ;) The only people the full-size images would be rough on are those with dial-up, and I'm not sure how many using dial-up are still left.
     
  4. js641700

    js641700

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    Those marks on the bottom are a combination of stains from the trailer bunker carpet and water stains. I did in fact go all over the bottom knocking with a wrench and it all sounds good to me. Did you notice on the picture of it on the dolly, that there's a framed picture above my tool box of this boat when I owned it the first time? Kind of inspirational.
     
  5. Ronny McMurray

    Ronny McMurray

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    great pics looks like you are doing a geeat job. I have a couple of questions. I have the volvo motor with two carbs is that what you have there . is that the origonal motor.i want to keep mine but i cant find rebuild kits for the carbs did you use the old carbs or change them out its looking good there
     
  6. js641700

    js641700

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    Sorry for the late response. The original motor was a B18 (1800cc / 1.8 liter) with zenith carburators. I'm upgrading to a B20 with solex carbs. The zeniths rebuild kits are still available. I'll have to dig up where I found them. I will post it when I find them.
     

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