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Hydrocon? 9 years 9 months ago #103680

gene gene Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 325 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 0	Still trying to identify this boat. w.atch.me/G9RdMy Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 9 months ago #103841

bruce gerard Offline Moderator Posts: 1095 Karma: 77 Thank you received: 5	cool looking boat - reminds me of a Custom Craft - perhaps its a copy of one. I've never seen one like this. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Hydrocon? 9 years 9 months ago #103844

satx78247 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2688 Karma: 66 Thank you received: 3	gene gene, WELCOME ABOARD. HAPPY NEW YEAR. I have NO clue as to who actually built your hull, though Brue's correct that it LOOKS like a "Custom Craft. ("Cloning boats" was really common in those days.) yours, satx Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Hydrocon? 9 years 9 months ago #103957

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Hi guys,

Thanks for the Re's and the welcome. I really didn't expect to get an I.D. on my boat it appears to be a orphan (one off) maybe? This post was started mainly to try to post pics. I had a friend over to help with resize and all (thanks BOB). Will need more help there.

The boat needs a lot of help I just splashed her a few times this year to check her out.

She does look much like a Custom Craft, but is a true 3 point hydro with step sponsons (spelling?) with a drain plug in each and a very shallow V at the aft.

It's a real Rat looking boat at this time, looks like some kids got after it with rattle cans (lots of over spray) chrome tape, and flame stickers, house paint peeling all over inside and a piece of plywood screwed down in the back (I'm thinking soft floor). More later.

Thanks, Gene

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Re: Hydrocon? 9 years 9 months ago #103961

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gene gene,

The SAD truth is that you may NEVER find out who made your hull. = Just here in TX, there were more than 100 boatbuilding companies between 1950-70.

Some built as little as ONE boat before closing their doors forever.
(Some small/independent "builders" MAY have built NO boats. = A man from my hometown still has his father's mid-1950s era hull/deck molds & Waylon told me about a decade ago that, "I don't think that Dad ever finished a boat, as he ran out of money trying to start another business.")

BEST WISHES on your search for info, satx

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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 9 months ago #103966

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Pretty sweet rig, whatever it is Gene. Welcome aboard and thanks for sharing the pics. Would love to see more especially if you decide to renovate / restore her! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 9 months ago #103968

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Hi Gene,,I still think it is Canadian boat,,but regardless you pushed your luck as far as you can with the transom at least,,you can leave it looking like a retro but the transom is needed bad and now is the time,It preforms and looks to good not to do it good luck,give ma call if you need anything Bill

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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 9 months ago #103978

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@ satx, I think I'm OK with possibly never finding the maker. I like seeing the meet ups (G3, cats, custom craft clubs, ect) but I have made many friends already at the AOMCI meets and the midwest classic meet at Beloit this year. The boat turns a few heads now looking as ratty as it is.

@ Mark, I'm looking to give her a complete renovation, restoration is out because I don't know what she looked like new. It Free's me up some to customize to my liking.

@ Bill, Thank you my friend for the good luck and you need not worry I promise not to splash her until she is ready. She really feels good with the tunnel full of air at WOT.

I thought I had a shop near me rented for the winter to work on the boat but the deal fell through, so it's just motor work till spring. What are your feelings about a few custom touches? I would like to get rid of the windshield and replace with low dual windscreens, something like you have on your 1958 Switzercraft Shooting Star.

Thanks to all here, Gene

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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 9 months ago #103979

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Gene, it's not a CC. Although the only other stepped catamaran I know of is my 64 CC Aqua Ray. It looks like a bastard step child of a Power Cat and a Johnson (can be found in Glassic Library under OMC). I would start with those two for ideas on how to redo the boat. Good luck with it. Should be very cool when done.

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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 9 months ago #103980

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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 9 months ago #103988

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Very cool no matter who made it. Can't wait to see the renovation process> Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 9 months ago #103990

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Gene, it's not a CC. Although the only other stepped catamaran I know of is my 64 CC Aqua Ray. It looks like a bastard step child of a Power Cat and a Johnson (can be found in Glassic Library under OMC). I would start with those two for ideas on how to redo the boat. Good luck with it. Should be very cool when done.

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the cc mantarays also have stepped hull.

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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 9 months ago #104031

gene gene Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 325 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 0	More pics Low in the water Lots of air On one sponson Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 7 months ago #106697

gene gene Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 325 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 0	I'm just bumping this old thread in hopes of catching the eye of cobia1 who posted in the I enjoy glassic community thread. He has info and history about my boat, and I would really like to talk to this person. Thanks, Gene Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 7 months ago #106811

OLEGATOR120 Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 2 Thank you received: 0	the hydrocon was built in winter garden, fl in the early '60's Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 7 months ago #106816

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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 7 months ago #106843

gene gene Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 325 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 0	THANKS! OLEGATOR120, Any idea who the builder was or how to find out? At least I have a town to research now. Much appreciated, Gene Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 6 months ago #106913

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after thinking about this, I remember them being built in another location in Orlando also. I knew several of the employees and also the owners but the only name that comes to mind is jim earnest. I worked very close to the Orlando plant when I worked for critchfield. my uncle owned one with a merc800 dr.

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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 6 months ago #106943

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Hi OLEGATOR120,

Thanks for the added info. If you happen to remember anything else please post here. Any chance of your family having a picture of your uncles boat?

I called several boat builders and restorers in the Winter Garden, Ocoee, Fl. area but just young working guys. They all said it's before their time. LOL I just need to find that one good old boy who really knows old boats.

Thanks again, Gene

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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 6 months ago #107172

gene gene Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 325 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 0	I hope it is OK to keep bumping this thread. If not please let me know. Thanks, Gene Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 6 months ago #107176

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	No problem Gene. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 6 months ago #107519

gene gene Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 325 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 0	Just another bump, thanks for the OK Mark. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 6 months ago #107819

gene gene Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 325 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 0	I wrote to Cobia1 at the address in his profile last week, but no news as yet. Gene Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 6 months ago #108010

Terrydi Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 781 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 72	Hello Gene, I asked a friend who grew up in Florida and has boated his whole life down there and he has never seen or heard of a Hydrocon. So how is the restoration going? Thanks, Terry Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 6 months ago #108047

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Hi Terry,

Thanks for thinking of me. The restoration is out side and winter does not want to quit, 2" of snow yesterday morn mostly gone now. I did receive a fuel pump repair kit in the mail today so with a little sunshine on my old back I can rebuild the pump and clean the carbs on the starflight. I hope to get into the floor & transom later this week.

I see you are planning to attend the Thompson Boat Rally, I will be there as well It's only 3 hrs away for me.

We have our AOMC Tune-up meet on June 13 in Tomahawk, Wi. any chance you can make it?

Thanks, Gene

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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 6 months ago #108116

Terrydi Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 781 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 72	Hello Gene, Would like to be in Tomahawk too but it’s unlikely. The FGC is meeting June 19th on the Suwannee River at Old Town in FL to celebrate the clubs 10th anniversary. Also I’m still working on putting something together for August on the Rock River in WI. Terry Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 6 months ago #108188

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Hi Terry,

Keep in mind the Tomahawk Nationals Aug 5,6,7,8th. Will the Rock River be the midwest classics?

Thanks for the Star Zenith Boat Club pic, alot of good people there.

The young couple with the white Glasspar that tied up next to yours, I have forgo-tin their names, nice people. Is he a member here?

After seeing those two Sedans on the water that day, I don't know how I could say no to a good deal on one. LOL

Regards, Gene

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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 5 months ago #108332

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Hello Gene,

I will definitely keep Tomahawk in mind although I don’t have dates or location for the Midwest Classics meet yet.

The pretty white Glasspar Sedan you saw there last year was Byrons boat and he goes by 1968jetflite. His white on white Sedan is the only one known in that color combination and was probably special order.

I met a guy recently who has a 1965 in the original green on green and is the only known original sedan with a hull that is not white.

And yeah they are great boats. They made a bunch of them and many have survived.

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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 5 months ago #108375

1968jetflite Offline Contributing Member Posts: 473 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 4	Hi Gene, Yes I am the one with the white Sedan. I hope the nice stretch of weather allows you to get some work done on the hydrocon. Terry I really hope you can put together another meet this year, we had a great time and will attend it again if it happens. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 5 months ago #108449

gene gene Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 325 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 0	Hi Byron, good to here from you. I was very impressed with yours and Terry's Sedans. They really look good on the water. At speed cutting through waves or at idle they just appear so stable. I'll trade you for a ride in one of my boats when we meet again. Hope to see you soon, Gene Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 5 months ago #108863

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Hey Guys,

We have Saturday August 15th for the 2015 Midwest All Classics Boat Show at the Star Zenith Boat Club in Beloit. Same agenda as last year with the option for boating Friday on the Rock River and the meet and greet Friday evening. And also a chance again to visit KeVfin’s Boat Cave on Sunday morning.

Putting together a flyer now and will make a formal announcement soon. The meet will be hosted again by the Midwest Chapter of Florida Glasspar Club and boatsinthebelfry.com

Hope to see you all there.

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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 5 months ago #109073

gene gene Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 325 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 0	Hi Terry, Thanks for the added pics from last years Beloit show. I will be there again this year if I can. Regards, Gene Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 4 months ago #109806

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Hi all,

The renovation has begun so I will be posting in the member projects thread. I have partially removed the floor and found all the wood stringers to be rotten. I hope to have the motor off and transom inspection done by the end of the week and will post pics in the new thread.

It looks like I will be needing alot of help from you guys on this project.

Thanks, Gene

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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 4 months ago #109808

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More often than not that's the case with these old girls Gene, glad to hear you're going thru the process to bring her back to life. That boat definitely deserves another life, you just can't find 'em like that anymore. We'll be watching for your project thread, don't be afraid to holler for help if you need it!

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Re:Hydrocon? 9 years 4 months ago #109826

bilnan1 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 900 Karma: 63 Thank you received: 14	very glad to hear you doing the boat,,as you know you made me nervous running it last year, c u Bill Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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