TOPIC: 1970's Chrysler Hydro-vee

I picked up this 1970's Chrysler Hydro-vee the other day for next to nothing. It's gutted but I think it's a great looking hull with lots of potential. It's about 18' long and the bow is covered with space for a double bunk. The ID plate says it's a model 450 and the maximum HP is 140. I can't find a hull number, year or model name. Can anyone help out in that department? And does anyone have any opinions on the Hydro-vees - they seem like a great design? I also have a 23' Hydro-vee with twin Volvo 4 cylinder gas engines but haven't got it in the water yet.

That is cathedral, isn't it.
www.allpar.com/old/boats-1969.php
Hydro vee's used to be Charger models. Stable and soft even in modern standard's. Cathedrals gave stable ride, but not so soft ride.

I like it. Interesting design. I've had several wide(er) boats like that. Some call them "cathedral" others call them tri-hulls. I guess it's a matter of semantics. Tri hulls had a bad rap with people saying they were rough riders, I never had a bad experience in any of the ones owned. They are very stable.
Enjoy your new find.

Looks like a 1970 Chrysler Crown. www.chryslercrew.com/

Sorry. Click the link, scroll down until you see Boat Brocures on the left and click. Click 1970 and scroll down to the Crown.

Thanks for the Chrysler link! Yes, I believe it's an early 70's Crown model. Now to find the hull number....