Hi all, I just started a new job and was checking out the back corner of the lot and came across a boat that is shrink-wraped that looked like it was sitting for a while so I started asking questions about it. As it turns out it belongs to a customer that has left it there for 2 years and no one can reach them so they my boss said he would start the process of a sherifs auction so I would have the chance to buy it. I was told it was a hydrodyne but I can't find a picture that lookes like the hull. I can't take the wrap off to see inside but it's a inboard. that is about all I know for now. as far as hydrodynes go is there anything I should look for to help identify it, I think I will slit the wrap to get to the serial # if that will help. Thanks in advance for any help.
Thanks for the help. And by the way, cool site, a lot of good information. I got a little curious and cut the corner open and found a trim tab that goes all the way across the bottom and a bracket at the top so I couldn't see a vin #. Anyway from the pictures I've seen I don't think it's a hydrodyne, it's too short and has a fat bow and a flat bottom. I haven't been into boats for that lonf but I think it looks like a old sanger or that type of v-drive. I have a fealing within a weak i will have the thing slit open and taped back shut it's just killing me not knowing what it is. I did look up the old work order and all it said for a discription was white v-drive but the good thing is the owner is no longer at the listed address or phone #. My boss said I could have it fir what he owes witch is only about $250.00. This is my first forum so bear with me a little and I will take a picture tomarrow and try to post it. Thanks again for the help.
That sounds like a v-drive hot boat. They are cool. I would not spend much on it until you have a title. jim
Thanks for the help, and they would go through the sherifs office so I would get a title before I buy it. I do think you were right about the hot boat thing as the bottom is flat. Would this make a good ski boat for slolum and a little barefooting? Right now I,ve been using a 15' bass boat with a 115 ficht and it works ok but looks stupid. By the way that 20' hydrodyne with the 3 merks diong the prop stand is the coolest boat picture i have ever seen.
That is an interesting question. Those type of boats have been used to pull skiers out west. If your bass boat works, I would stick with that. It is economical and quiet. The V-drive is neither of those and would be a challenge to set up for skiing. It could be done, I think. I have always thought that a center console Florida style fishing boat with a 90-150 on it makes a great ski boat. You see a few of them being used for skiing down here. I have always thought that the reason that the Dynes are not popular with families is that most people have bought into the hype that a ski boat is a center engine inboard. I think that is narrow minded hype. The center engine inboards are slugs as far as performance is concerned. They take twice the power as an outboard to do the same job because of their weight and thrust angle. Their thrust angle and weight distribution buries the bow and prevents any real performance. jim
Thanks Jim, I had thought that a direct drive was the way to go. but you make some very good points. I had worked at a Centurion tow boat dealer for 3 years and just found out about their outboard model. but I hear you about the power to weight ratio. Anyway cool site I will keep reading here and try to keep you posted. I figure it will still make a cool old boat.
