BGA is Looking for a Center Console

the Neptunes were built in Columbia SC at the Sunbird plant, they were on par with the Sunbird boats built there( entry level), the one we see around here haven't fared too well, they were not the best of boats available. OMC droped the Sunbird line and started building the Hydrasports there in Columbia. Sea Hunt is built somewhere nearby( can't remember where), one of the chief designers there used to work for Stingray boats( built in Hartsville SC) Sea Hunt is a far better built boat( I've worked on severral) than the Neptunes, and some people don't care for the Hydra Sports built during that time( Red Lightning Stripe), I personally don't have any experiance with the Hydra's of that era.
 
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:drool:I seen that one before, just to far away. She looks purdy. We have a member here with one similiar to it, says it looks like an overgrown V-20.
 
BGA:

That's not a Mako it's a Seabird. Two different animals . 24' deadrise and a cored hull. Can be lots of work if the core is soaked . Although this boat looks nice though.

Kamikaze
 
kamikaze said:
BGA:

That's not a Mako it's a Seabird. Two different animals . 24' deadrise and a cored hull. Can be lots of work if the core is soaked . Although this boat looks nice though.

Kamikaze
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Hi, Kamikaze, you're right, I mistakenly referred to it as a Mako cuz I had just left that site. I got it right the second time around though :-)

The guy took a deposit on it last Sunday...

CB thanks for the note buddy. I appreciate it.
 
spareparts said:
this might be too big, but its priced pretty good
http://charleston.craigslist.org/boa/635124280.html

Two 150 Yahama 200 Gallon Fuel Capacity Motors
T-Top, Depth Finder, GPS, VHF Radio, Outriggers
Hydraulic Trim Tabs, Hydraulic Steering
1998 Aluminum Loadmaster Trailer
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Spare, yep way too much boat for this kid! I've done the twin motors before--gone through two sets and I wouldn't want to go through that ever again unless somebody gives me a rig with them and even then, they'd have to be proven trustworthy.

That said, thank you for bringing this boat to my attention. It does look like a sweet deal and I love the lines on that hull.
 
I need some advice...

There's a 91 Hydra Sport Vector that I'm going to look at tomorrow. I'm ready to buy it, if everything goes well. That said, one major thing has me a little concerned. The motor is a 91 Evinrude (original with the boat) and he said the seals are going bad on the tilt/trim pump. How serious of a job is that? Is that something I ought to pay to have done? I have to remove the motor anyway since I'd be swapping motors with the one on my V20.

Also, he replaced the jumper seat cushions with starboard and the combing pads don't have the upholstery on them, just wood... I realize that's just cosmetic stuff.

Is there anything else I should be looking for in a Hydra Vector?

Thanks boys!
 
Well I don't know how patient you are but from personal experience you dont want to have anything to do with that tilt unit. Maybe try to find a cheap used one. I have a 99 johnson and have had to replace the little things and it was very very tedious and took me a couple of weeks. I couldnt get the plugs out to get into the unit. (and you can't heat much them either aluminum on aluminum will just become a distorted mess.) I was able to get one out using a small chisel and turning it backwards after drilling it. then the other one I had to completely drill out and retap the hole. That wouldn't have been a big deal if it was a standard size tap but it had to be ordered and cost $35 and it had to be filled too. Also the little things that I replaced on mine could only be obtained from the dealer and it cost me $50 for the two specialty screws i had to remove plus i had to get all the little parts and seals that i was replacing in the first place. By that time i could have found a used one. Maybe you would have better luck thats jut what happened to me.
 
Obviously check the transom and deck, but also make certain to check the fuel tank in a HYDRA-SPORT. They came from the factory with aluminum, but were known to rot out and leak due to the way the fuel tank mounts in. 84 gallon was standard and it is a snug fit in there. They lay right down on the hull bottom and the drainige for the bilge runs right by it. They didn't put a tube under them to direct the water away from the tank. I don't know of a single older HYDRA with the origanal tank still in good shape. The boats them self are pretty solid though.
 
If you check out the things that THEFERMANATOR mentioned and fix the engine i think it will be a great boat. I really like the setup of the hydra sport.
 
I postponed viewing the Hydra till Thursday or Friday.

Turns out the Angler is still for sale. I may go look at it later today. I'm wondering if that engine has enough power for it? It's a 112 SPL...
 
I have a leak in mine also, I just got all the tires off today and will be doing all the berrins tomorrow and getting 4 new tires.

After that I will be moving on to the motor, will see what happens when I get there.
 
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