Would like to learn what I can about the 1994 Grand Sport. I am in the market for a used ski boat and have come across several of these. I have recently begun researching this era of Hydrodyne and have become intrigued. I see they are somewhat a product of the Brendella partnership split and seem to have a good reputation. I am not neccessarily looking for the best wake in the industry but really a nice family ski boat that rides and drives well. I am a competent single skier and beginning wakeboarder and have kids and their friends that are learning to board. I have not found anything negative said about these boats, and again would be interested in comments regarding this boat and the Pro Boss 351 motor. Thanks!
I am not aware of a partnership between Brendella and Hydrodyne. Where did you find this information? The are two Grand Sports on my lake and the owners like them. I drove a new one in 96 and it was a good solid boat. It does not want to spin, and I like that. The boats have a balsa core bottom which is the best construction in my opinion. It makes the hull stiff and strong. jim
Somewhere around the year 2000 the Hydrodyne name was owned by a gent out west and Brendella now Calabria started rebadging some of their boats as Hydrodynes and utilizing some of the former Hydrodyne dealer network in the Midwest. I don't think too many of them were sold. Anything from the 90s would have been built in Indiana with an actual Hydrodyne mold utilizing the balsa core construction.
My info was just from my research on the internet, probably posted on a forum. So it appears the 94 would be a true Hydrodyne then and not a rebadged Brendella. Good to know, thank you.
This is true. Calabria boats owns the rights to the Hydrodyne name. Anything after 2002 I believe was a rebadge. Here is the Trademark Info: You will see that Bob Jessen owns the name (He owns Calabria) Word Mark HYDRODYNE Goods and Services IC 012. US 019. G & S: Boats, House Boats, Marine Trailers, Camper Trailers, Tops for Pick-Ups, and Parts for Boats-Namely, Swim Platforms Designed for Mounting on Boat Hulls. FIRST USE: 19610601. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19610601 Mark Drawing Code (5) WORDS, LETTERS, AND/OR NUMBERS IN STYLIZED FORM Serial Number 73420165 Filing Date April 4, 1983 Current Filing Basis 1A Original Filing Basis 1A Published for Opposition February 28, 1984 Registration Number 1278866 Registration Date May 22, 1984 Owner (REGISTRANT) Cottrill; Thomas H. INDIVIDUAL UNITED STATES 7332 Green Valley Dr. Grand Blanc MICHIGAN 48439 (LAST LISTED OWNER) JESSEN, ROBERT H. INDIVIDUAL 4660 WEST EVANS DENVER COLORADO 80219 Assignment Recorded ASSIGNMENT RECORDED Attorney of Record ROBERT H. JESSEN Type of Mark TRADEMARK Register PRINCIPAL Affidavit Text SECT 15. SECT 8 (6-YR). SECTION 8(10-YR) 20040729. Renewal 1ST RENEWAL 20040729 Live/Dead Indicator LIVE
