I'm 69 and I used to watch them on Crooked Lake, IN as a kid. I just ached to build one then, but Ole' Aunt M wouldn't allow anything with a motor to use her docks (65 years later and I guess I should get of my butt and build one [I'm sure my back will handle a test ride, or two ? Sincere thanks for the memories . . . but still time to make some new ones, albeit a tad slower on execution. Rick
I'm also 63 and had a red one just like that 50+ years ago. No steering wheel. I started with a very old Martin 6 horse then went to an Evinrude 18 horse. My first taste of freedom. (Indian River/Black Lake NY)
Had one similar that had water in the boat until you got going, with a seven and a half horse Scott Atwater. I think it would go about 25 or so, I didn't weigh much. Rod bearings gave out, needle bearingsy7 went into the cylinders. It was a sad day for a young boy. Then I got a 60 Rambler American and left the water for the road. Thanks for the memories.
My dad built one of those, but with a steering wheel and a throttle next to it. He put a 20hp Mercury on it and it could even pull a water skier. The steering wheel helped us to lean way over the front when trying to get hydroplaning while pulling a skier out of the water.
@@RHJ3 No, I don't know what happened to the boat or motor, but yes, it was a blast. A nephew has suggested that I build another one. It's a possibility and he has a similar motor.
What is the boat at the bottom right in the beginning of the video? It's beautiful, and it's exactly what I'm looking for. I don't know anything boat's, but it looks like a nice sporty little cruising boat
@@RHJ3 Those older boats combined with a Johnson, Evinrude or an OMC , were some of the best ever made in my opinion. We have a 1989 Crappie Master made by Bassmaster. It has the Johnson 88 SPL V4 crossflow. Tops out around 50 mph. We also have a 1985 Renken Bow rider with a OMC 140 v4 Crossflow. Awesome family boat. Nice to see the older models still going nowadays. Enjoy Be safe everyone. ✌🏼🇺🇸
My first video to hit 10K views! Thank you everyone who stopped by and checked this video out! It means a lot to me, my dear friend in the video passed away in 2019 but his legacy lives on! (the water) Dave taught me a lot about going fast on the water, a true friend indeed and dearly missed! Blue Boats FTW!!
Thank You. These can still be found if you look hard enough. This boat was completely overhauled and repainted the the early 2000s by Pugsley's Marina in Ontario NY near Lake Ontario. They did a wonderful job. All I added was the 2-stroke 1979 140HP Johnson. It already had OMC controls from the 115 HP that was removed for the sale. Bolt pattern was the same so on went the 140.
Hi Rick. It bounces because there is too much weight in the back and not enough in the front. There really isn't a front so that's how it goes. =) The phenomenon is called "porposing'., thanks for watching.
@@RHJ3 sorry Richard after I posted that that's exactly what I thought you needed wait in the front to make for a nicer easier ride on the driver I know there's no front but I bet you could take drill a hole in the way that is in the front you should be able to drop some weight down inside it so you have a smoother more stable ride but I love the whole concept have fun with it
Raise the motor up higher, it will be much faster I have raced modified outboard hydros since early 70's. Won national championships, set a record with a 7 1/2 hp, went a little over 72 mph
@@independentthinker8930 Interesting, I have to look into how a rotary valve works. Man I would of loved to see you cranking down at 70+ MPH with a 7 1/2 horse.... what a sight. I've had my 10 ft.1938 runabout/hydro up to about 35 with a Mark 20 Merc from 1955, that was a rush for sure. Small boats are a thrill. Any plans to re-create that epic motor you had?
That's not a hydroplane ,it's a flat bottom skiff , and I'm going to call B.S. on the 70 mph with 7,1/2 hp it may have started out as 7,1/2 hp stock but it wasn't stock when it ran 70 mph ,
We tried moving the pin up and down in different positions but the porposing didn't go away. What we needed ,I think, was more weight out in front like a sand bag or something. Thanks for the comment =)
So cool, I'm 63 years old and had one just like it on the Dallas lake chain in northern Indiana. Thank you for the memories.
Cool! Glad you enjoyed the vid =)
I'm 69 and I used to watch them on Crooked Lake, IN as a kid. I just ached to build one then, but Ole' Aunt M wouldn't allow anything with a motor to use her docks (65 years later and I guess I should get of my butt and build one [I'm sure my back will handle a test ride, or two ? Sincere thanks for the memories . . . but still time to make some new ones, albeit a tad slower on execution. Rick
I'm also 63 and had a red one just like that 50+ years ago. No steering wheel. I started with a very old Martin 6 horse then went to an Evinrude 18 horse. My first taste of freedom. (Indian River/Black Lake NY)
Had one similar that had water in the boat until you got going, with a seven and a half horse Scott Atwater. I think it would go about 25 or so, I didn't weigh much. Rod bearings gave out, needle bearingsy7 went into the cylinders. It was a sad day for a young boy. Then I got a 60 Rambler American and left the water for the road.
Thanks for the memories.
My dad built one of those, but with a steering wheel and a throttle next to it. He put a 20hp Mercury on it and it could even pull a water skier. The steering wheel helped us to lean way over the front when trying to get hydroplaning while pulling a skier out of the water.
Man thats great to hear, cool memories. Must of been quite a sight with your little hydro pulling a skier! Do you still have the boat and motor?
@@RHJ3
No, I don't know what happened to the boat or motor, but yes, it was a blast. A nephew has suggested that I build another one. It's a possibility and he has a similar motor.
@@Jim-the-woodworker-guy Sounds like you have a project to do, Build that boat! =)
Used to have a 8' flat bottom hydro plane with a merc mark 20, it would go 32 mph lol miss those days over 50 years ago
Good good fun!
Good to hear you had fun on one of these tiny hydos too! Ahhh the 70's.....
Used to run it on Oneida lake Bridgeport N.Y still boat there all summer long love the water
Looks like excellent bass habitat.
Ain't no good fishin' 'round here. Best to go to the other end of the bay....or so they say. *whistles an innocent tune*
Where is this located?
In a secret bay in New York State =)
What is the boat at the bottom right in the beginning of the video? It's beautiful, and it's exactly what I'm looking for. I don't know anything boat's, but it looks like a nice sporty little cruising boat
It looks like a Glasstream.
It's a 1975 Baja V-1600 with a 1979 Johnson 140HP 2-stroke V-4 outboard. Its hauls ass and looks good too =)
@@RHJ3 Those older boats combined with a Johnson, Evinrude or an OMC , were some of the best ever made in my opinion.
We have a 1989 Crappie Master made by Bassmaster. It has the Johnson 88 SPL V4 crossflow. Tops out around 50 mph. We also have a 1985 Renken Bow rider with a OMC 140 v4 Crossflow. Awesome family boat. Nice to see the older models still going nowadays. Enjoy
Be safe everyone. ✌🏼🇺🇸
And covered it fiberglass cloth
My first video to hit 10K views! Thank you everyone who stopped by and checked this video out! It means a lot to me, my dear friend in the video passed away in 2019 but his legacy lives on! (the water) Dave taught me a lot about going fast on the water, a true friend indeed and dearly missed! Blue Boats FTW!!
Oh man I found a video of that 75 baja.....I can't believe it...lol.
1975 Baja V-1600.
Thank You. These can still be found if you look hard enough. This boat was completely overhauled and repainted the the early 2000s by Pugsley's Marina in Ontario NY near Lake Ontario. They did a wonderful job. All I added was the 2-stroke 1979 140HP Johnson. It already had OMC controls from the 115 HP that was removed for the sale. Bolt pattern was the same so on went the 140.
Wow what is a hop so much that would drive me crazy
Hi Rick. It bounces because there is too much weight in the back and not enough in the front. There really isn't a front so that's how it goes. =) The phenomenon is called "porposing'., thanks for watching.
@@RHJ3 sorry Richard after I posted that that's exactly what I thought you needed wait in the front to make for a nicer easier ride on the driver I know there's no front but I bet you could take drill a hole in the way that is in the front you should be able to drop some weight down inside it so you have a smoother more stable ride but I love the whole concept have fun with it
Raise the motor up higher, it will be much faster
I have raced modified outboard hydros since early 70's. Won national championships, set a record with a 7 1/2 hp, went a little over 72 mph
Holy crap 72 MPH with7 1/2 HP! Hats off to you sir! I'm sure I have some questions for you. Man that's so cool.
@@RHJ3 yep, used an old Champion motor, went out of production in the early 60's, had it twisting 9,200 rpm
@@independentthinker8930 Wow 9200 RPM! was that a factory RPM or did you guys juice that up? Also do you still have the motor?
@@RHJ3 modified, that particular engine was made with a rotary valve
@@independentthinker8930 Interesting, I have to look into how a rotary valve works. Man I would of loved to see you cranking down at 70+ MPH with a 7 1/2 horse.... what a sight. I've had my 10 ft.1938 runabout/hydro up to about 35 with a Mark 20 Merc from 1955, that was a rush for sure. Small boats are a thrill. Any plans to re-create that epic motor you had?
What kind of wood is it make from?
Its made from 2 sheets of Marine grade plywood. Has some foam inside for extra floatation. And is screwed and glued together with caulk. That's it.
That's a spoon with an outboard lol.
Ha! That's about right! There isn't much there =)
We made one
Nice! What outboard motor did you put on it?
A lot of porpoising, something is off.
Yea, for sure,, it needed more weight up front and a motor height adjustment but he never got around to it. Just had fun the way it was.
That's not a hydroplane ,it's a flat bottom skiff , and I'm going to call B.S. on the 70 mph with 7,1/2 hp it may have started out as 7,1/2 hp stock but it wasn't stock when it ran 70 mph ,
Was it supposed to do anything special? Kinda want my wasted time back
trimmed too high
We tried moving the pin up and down in different positions but the porposing didn't go away. What we needed ,I think, was more weight out in front like a sand bag or something. Thanks for the comment =)
@@RHJ3 , What if you raised the transome a couple of inches?
Might need a different prop your not getting enough lift