1966 18 foot hydrodyne

Discussion in 'Restoration Projects & Questions' started by Larkin Browning, Aug 18, 2018.

  1. Larkin Browning

    Larkin Browning New Hydrodyner

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    I'm getting my hands on a 1966 hydrodyne out board . I am looking to restore it , any information would be helpful.
    It has been sitting for 12 years im sure it needs everything .
    It's blue and white .
    Is there a place I can go to see a photo of the boat from 1966 when it was new ?
     
  2. BEFU-Brian

    BEFU-Brian Established Hydrodyner

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    look up restoration threads by me and tj309, that is what you may expect if it needs everything!

    For pictures, google is about the best option. Just try images and different phrases.
     
  3. Larkin Browning

    Larkin Browning New Hydrodyner

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    Thank you very much new to this and trying to learn everything I can
     
  4. Larkin Browning

    Larkin Browning New Hydrodyner

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    I finally got my boat home tonight. I'm going to start work on it next spring.
    It's going to need a lot of work.
    But I would like to restore it back to original so i will need alot of info .
     

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  5. Larkin Browning

    Larkin Browning New Hydrodyner

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    I have looked all over this boat for numbers to tell me what model this boat is anyone have any suggestions?
     
  6. jim

    jim Hydrodyne 18 Specialist

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    http://www.hydrodyners.com/images/1960adhydodynebro5of12.jpg

    I suspect it is a 1700. The above advice is very good. Look up those two guys. I think Ab Crosby Jr is still on the facebook hydrodyne forum. He can help you with the s/n location and identifying the boat. The s/n is hidden and you will need Ab to decipher it.
     
  7. Larkin Browning

    Larkin Browning New Hydrodyner

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  8. waldo

    waldo Hydrodyner

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    1962 Hydrodyne Delux 1700 / 1965 Hydrodyne 1700
     
  9. waldo

    waldo Hydrodyner

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    Larkin,
    Just saw your questions. Best advice from me is to follow the excellent advice of Brian and Jim above. Brian's restoration thread was a big help to me. (I am working on a second Hydrodyne 1965 I/O). A second bit of advice is not to spend a nickel's worth of time or money until you have determined for sure, the extent to which you will have to replace the transom and/or core.
     

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