Small Hydros

[STVRacing]

Does anyone know if there is a website for there or where I can buy one locally. Thanks, Steve

[clydecleinmark]

Check out vintagehydroplanes. There are a few on there for sale. Also check out the scale models while you're on there. I'm also KINDA looking for one to play with.

[STVRacing]

Thanks, Ill check it out. Steve

[STVRacing]

Thats a cool site. Im actually looking for smaller on like 8 or 10 footers for small outboards. Thanks

[rmh77]

Motors on the way !!

[Liqui-Fly]

They have lots of plans. My brother just dug out his old tiny titan and tore down his Mark 20H. My nephew is going to redo the boat this winter.

http://www.glen-l.com/

[us1ss]

Try www.Hydroracer.net

[Instigator]

Try the APBA's website and classified section.
And e-bay
Last I checked there was a couple listed on both.

[Dave S]

Hey Steve, I sold the boat when I got home. Be carefull of what you buy that it's not junk. Or you will be Sorry.:p

[STVRacing]

Dave thanks for the advice. Do you have any idea where I can get one to put a Mark 30 or a 50ss on. I really like tose pickleforks, but Ive only seen 1 in person. Thanks, Steve

[Wildcat731]

my father and I have 2 of them, where are you located. i dont know what their max hp rating is but we run merc 20h's on both. one is a 9ft swift hydroplane(extremely light made out of 2 ply balsa wood with canvas front) runs 40's-50's i think,and the other was a homemade one i believe.

[STVRacing]

Im in Staten Island

[Instigator]

If you have a MK30 that is a 4 cylinder and wayyy too heavy for a 8 or 9' boat.
That would be a "C" class Stock or Mod boat. They would be in the 11' range.
Even though you may think a smaller, lighter boat might be faster, it's not.
It has to do with the weight of the motor Vs the boat and or center of gravity.
I raced that style of boat for nine years and trust me when I say it is all about weight.
Also the "Glen-L" style of boat ( I've built a few of them) is not a race boat.
To take full advantage of the power (and carry the weight) get an X race boat.
You want either of a "C Stock Hydro" or "C Mod Hydro".
You're looking for like a "BeZoats" or a "Butts" or a "B&E".
These boats in that clas configuration were designed and built for that motor in either stock form which was what you have with a racing gear case and stock power head or in "Mod" form which is the same but with pipes and basically identical power/performance.
Even in fishing for but well dialed you should see close to or low 50's.
Do an X race boat, you won't regret it.
Take the class #'s I gave you and go to the APBA or e-bay sites that I gave you.
Good Luck,
Gary

[wing nut]

where are you gonna run a little 10ft boat around staten island? im on LI and go out in the great south bay (inside jones inlet) and the only time id be able to run a little boat like that is a weekday thats really really nice out. i think u need a bigger boat, at least 14-15ft.

ive taken my boat out (14ft hydrostream) from the bronx, and its NOT fun unless u go out on a weekday. weekends just arent fun, i was uot of the water more then i was in the water!

scott

[STVRacing]

Scott Im not using it around here. Ive got my Mirage and my V-King for that. This boat would be for my son for when he gets alittle older. Steve