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Discussion in 'Hydrodyne® Boats' started by Ronny McMurray, Jan 6, 2009.

  1. Ronny McMurray

    Ronny McMurray

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    I have a 1966 hydrodyne can someone tell me where i might find a rear bench seat for it. I also need a few chrome peices, i have everything but some of it is in too bad of shape to salvage.One other thing is the windshield, eher do get a new one.
     
  2. jim

    jim Hydrodyne 18 Specialist

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    As far as I know, there is no source for any of those parts.

    Most of the hardware on the Dynes was standard at the time, but may no longer be in production. I would either have yours re-chromed or substitute new standard parts. Some pieces for the 18 are still available like the deck fuel fill.

    I would think that it would not be too difficult to fabricate a rear seat, or have one fabricated.

    Pictures would help.

    jim
     
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    jim Hydrodyne 18 Specialist

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    RiverRat Hydrodyne 18 Specialist

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    shouldn't there be a cutout for the instrument bubble on that windshield? Makes me wonder if it will fit or not.

    Either way, they are better off without the windshield.
     
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    markbano Hydrodyne 18 Specialist

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    It isn't clear what type of Hydrodyne he is referring to. I think those windshields are for the older I/O Hydrodyne runabouts - not the ski boats.
     
  6. Ronny McMurray

    Ronny McMurray

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    i am not too sure what i have here it is 16 ft closed bow i would say a runsbout it has a b18 volvo with two carbs it has a single bench type seat with one shock and two coil springs i will put some photos on here over the weekend
     
  7. Ronny McMurray

    Ronny McMurray

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    tell me this how do you dyners feel about me changeing the old twin carb volvo motor and foot for a newer rig, the motor is in running order, but i am worried about rebuilding the carbs, i cant find a kit. also i dont understand the the water pump i dont see water inlets on the foot
     
  8. jim

    jim Hydrodyne 18 Specialist

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    Well,

    My boat is an outboard, but it was an I/O. Need I say more?

    jim
     
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    jim Hydrodyne 18 Specialist

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