74 flat top on rough water? opinions!

Discussion in 'Hydrodyne Flat Tops' started by Natureboy, Feb 24, 2016.

  1. Natureboy

    Natureboy New Hydrodyner

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    Boat Model and Year:
    hydrodyne flat top 1974
    Example Belleville lake is nice and calm .... Will it handle Lake Erie!? Etc.
     
  2. dynebob1

    dynebob1 Boat of the Month

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    1998 18 OB RUA- 250XS.and 1997 Twin Rig /225 optis
    I wouldn't try it.
     
  3. Natureboy

    Natureboy New Hydrodyner

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    Boat Model and Year:
    hydrodyne flat top 1974
    I ran into a guy that has 2 of them 1 i/o straight 6 & the other is outboard no motor both are 24ft. For sale
     
  4. tj309

    tj309 Composite Specialist

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    Boat Model and Year:
    1972 18' Hydrodyne
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    Former Hodag Water shows
    Any flat bottom boat is not suitable for rough water. Even shallow pad Vee's are no fun in rough water.
     

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