Our lake is 22" low and I can't get my Nautique on the lift anymore. I am interested in a 18' or 20' Hydrodyne but I have a lot of questions. Before I make a longwinded post I want to see if anyone is here? Cheers!
Hello! I am interested in getting a hydrodyne because my lake (potter lake East Troy WI) is over 20" low and I cant get my Nautique on/off the lift. I would love to add a 20' dyne to the stable and I am curious how much water they draft. I know it depends on boat model and engine options, but I would be looking for one of the "family skier" or "barefoot 20" models with a windshield and rear bench seat. Me and my family are slalom and barefooters and I am unwilling to give up 2-3 months of valuable ski season. Questions: 1. how much water does an 18' or 20' dyne draft? I think i can reliably get into 2' of water but then the lift cradle is about 12" above that. I only need to get the first 2/3 of the boat on the cradle and this is where the tracking fins of the nautique hit. 2. What is the top speed of a 20" dyne with a single engine? Let's say between 175-200hp. What about an 18' dyne with a 150hp? 3. I see a lot of posts referencing the "deck condition" as well as the transom and floor. I am assuming this is the splashwell and deck just forward of the transom. What am I looking for and, if required, how intensive is the repair? 4. I see a lot of posts where dyne owners add tracking fins for "stability". Is this for lateral stability while slalom skiing or is the factory hull organically unstable? 5. Does anyone have a 20' dyne they are looking to sell? Not much on the market right now. I am defintely NOT looking for a project boat, but I could do some light/moderate building. I have done nautique stringer repair and fiberglass work in the past, but I have an 8 month old daughter that takes up all my project time. I have attached a picture of my perfect scenario dyne for reference. Big evinrude fan but not a necessity.