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Hey Guys, Well finally happened and I now have an very old hydro sitting in my shed :shock: :shock: . I have no idea of the age but im guessing late 30's early forties as this would fit the know history that i know of. Condition is very very average and as you can see by the photos its been sitting ...

Ski Hi Update; Well I have managed to spend 3 full days working on the boat :) . I have completed all the wiring now with the exception of a sound system of which I am in two minds as to whether I really need one!!!! :? Pipes are in for the final time as is the fuel tank, fuelled it up today and ran...

Thanks Greg, I learned some more history on the hydro yesterday and will post once it's sitting in my shed.
Thanks for the advice as never crossed my mind to search our site. Will post some updated pics of the boat later today as it's getting close to wetting its bum .

Damo

Hey Guys, I am working on the cooling system for the boat today and wondered if anyone has any ideas or suggestions. It's not running a heat exchanger or thermostat so I would like to be able to control the flow to control the engine temp ,

Damo

Hey Fellas, received some good news today regarding the old Hydro. Looks like I will be able to pick it up within month, once I have it home I will post some pictures

Damo

Hey Guys, I have been busywith work but managed last weekend on the boat Mothers Day and all :shock: :shock: - Installed both of the bilge pumps - Installed all the guages into the facia and wired up - Ran all electrical wiring throughout the boat and conected up to a central fuse box - Installed th...

Hello all , have just returned after six weeks away from a large work project we have just completed. Man l missed the smell of stale fuel, anyway did some work on the boat today and went and picked up some parts for the sons car . Well i got talking to a mate of mine which is into old speedway stuf...

Hey Guys, Thanks for the feedback, I have recieved alot more photos and the glass job is very average to say the least. The transom is also cracked through among other things, i have decided to give this one a miss and live in hope of finding another one, Thanks again fellas.

Damo