Well I have had a setback, broke my knee cap just before Christmas. I am just getting some mobility back now. Rough on a 58 year old geezer like me. Anyway, I got some back to back lounge seats for the Dyne. Need to cut down the bases some or they would sit way too high. I may get to do a little work on them today, first day warm enough to do anything lately. It has been so cold here that the brass monkey has been knocking on the door asking to come in.... Bernie
Well it's pretty well done. Took it out for a ride again today to get a little more comfortable with it. I'm usually an outboard guy so it takes a little getting used to having a car motor in the boat with you. I have a 19p prop and it feels like it could easily spin a 21, what are you I-O guys running? Here are some pics in semi-finished state. I say 'semi' because if I can find a pylon I'll add it.
Hi Bernie: Your boat has come a long ways since the beginning of this thread and looks great. I had to go back to see what power plant you installed and saw it was an inline 165. I co-owned a 1973 HD i/o with the same engine and it ran best with a 19. If you go with a 21, it will not slip to keep the speed up in the corners. You might go to a 4-blade or High-five in a 19 to get more hole shot. Also included a pic of an imperial add that I had from a while back (if yours had the padding all the way around the interior) and a pic of the 73. Take care, Kevin-
Thanks all. Kevin, yes this was originally an Imperial. Kinda cool in a cheezy sort of way....I like it set up like a Tournament skier.I have a friend on Fiberglassics who may be able to help with the pylon that is in Washinton state. I need to call and see if the guy still has it. Thanks for the pitch info...no working Speedo at this point but it seems as if the motor is a little strung out at what feels like slalom speed. (Around 4k). I'll check with the GPS next time. Hope its ok...got two 19p props. Maybe Im just hypersensitive to RPMS on the inline 6....
Beautiful job! I don't know if you have been following my thread "1972 Keel Up Restoration" but pictures like yours are what keeps me going. When I took my boat to a local boatbuilder he thought it was the coolest boat he had ever seen. He was about 55 years old and had never seen a Hydrodyne. Anyway he told me to rip the guts out to save money and once I did that I did not want to let someone else do the fun stuff - hence my project. It takes alot of time and work but you have finally got to the Jackpot.
