Got the motor in today

[westair]

Bought this Hondo about a year ago without a motor, just adding a little hardware, polish and clean up .... not sure if its a boat I want to sink alot of money into yet. Barry (Obnoxious001) built this 454 for me. I've never really done much in the way of working on a vdrive boat before other than driving them quite a few years ago, its been fun but even a low budget deal is expensive! So I got the motor in today with the help of my kids, which was kind of comical in a way because they're pretty much everyday surfers and have no interest in HP and fast boats .... and don't see the point.. they think I should be out golfing with all the other old fockers my age, not gonna happen!

 

[djunkie]

Looks great. :thumbsup

 

[fmo24]

Looks good. Should be a fun boat.

 

[poncho]

You're post is almost apologetic, no need that is a hell of a nice flat you have:thumbup:

As far as the kid's having no interest that usually changes with the first ride, their friends will think coolest Dad ever.

Look forward to the first ride post.

 

[westair]

You're post is almost apologetic, no need that is a hell of a nice flat you have:thumbup:

As far as the kid's having no interest that usually changes with the first ride, their friends will think coolest Dad ever.

Look forward to the first ride post.

Thanks all! .... kinda half joking about my kids but they've never been around the small flats, we stopped going to the river when they were born and pretty much did the beach stuff with em. We do have a place in Havasu now with a 24 ft open bow cruiser, which is considered small there. I bought this Hondo really just for nostalgic reasons but I'm really into it now, the vdrive crowd is great .... met some cool people!
I think your right, it will all change with them after the first ride:thumbup:

 

[Hammer]

Bad ass !

 

[poncho]

Thanks all! .... kinda half joking about my kids but they've never been around the small flats, we stopped going to the river when they were born and pretty much did the beach stuff with em. We do have a place in Havasu now with a 24 ft open bow cruiser, which is considered small there. I bought this Hondo really just for nostalgic reasons but I'm really into it now, the vdrive crowd is great .... met some cool people!
I think your right, it will all change with them after the first ride:thumbup:

You have a very nice flat, seriously. You're right about the v-drive crowd, I (bought,traded,bartered) my first when I was 19 and I will be TBI's age this summer. Never tried to be the fastest, some one will always outspend you. Some of my best friends to this day I met on a sandbar talking boats.
It just works....enjoy you're ride.:thumbup:

 

[sangermike]

why are driving it off the balancer is that a circle boat. not trying to be a smart ass just haven't seen that if its a flat straight line deal.

 

[westair]

why are driving it off the balancer is that a circle boat. not trying to be a smart ass just haven't seen that if its a flat straight line deal.

Yes it was originally built and raced as a circle boat .... the vdrive, prop, whirlaway was already set up that way so I didn't change anything. The hull is a Hondo Sprint which is a true flat.

 

[SHAWN DAVIS]

Nice clean Hondo

 

[rivermobster]

Beautiful. :thumbup:

 

[Roaddogg 4040]

Very nice boat. I can't believe that those kids would rather surf in that ice cold water instead of running around in a nice v drive like you have...:thumbup::thumbup:

Steve

 

[Rickybobby]

x2 what poncho said.... wont take long for the short boards to become wall hangers and them jammin you to make a run to river ??? Took mine all of one ride in a blown jet to park his quiver for awhile.

Your project is sweet and I completely dig the home brew flavor, thanks for putting up the pics.....

 

[westair]

Very nice boat. I can't believe that those kids would rather surf in that ice cold water instead of running around in a nice v drive like you have...:thumbup::thumbup:

Steve

I figure first time out I'll set the hook in those kids .... just to make sure its a memorable one in a good way, Dave Sammons said he would look it over for me when I'm ready .... it is a pretty old boat, 1975.

x2 what poncho said.... wont take long for the short boards to become wall hangers and them jammin you to make a run to river ??? Took mine all of one ride in a blown jet to park his quiver for awhile.

Your project is sweet and I completely dig the home brew flavor, thanks for putting up the pics.....

Thanks! .... I hope your right, its cool hanging out with my kids ..... and if nothing else they've learned how to turn a wench:thumbup:

 

[Roaddogg 4040]

My only suggestion is to not scare them by driving crazy. I have seen lots of people soured on motorcycles from someone giving them a scary ride. It only takes one deal like that to ruin someone forever. Good luck and hope you are successful with the kids:thumbup

Steve

 

[Marko]

Looks like you scored a pretty nice boat!! Floors look good from here. :thumbup:

 

[jockorace]

I came very, very close to buying that boat a year or so ago. Gotta say, it looks even nicer than the for sale pics I saw. Good luck with the build and your first ride with the kids! :thumbsup Jocko

 

[westair]

I came very, very close to buying that boat a year or so ago. Gotta say, it looks even nicer than the for sale pics I saw. Good luck with the build and your first ride with the kids! :thumbsup Jocko

Thanks! ... when I went to pick it up I was pretty happy when I saw the condition of it, Jeff (the previous owner) was very upfront about everything ... cool guy. Hope to have it in the water soon!

 

[Dave Sammons]

Thanks all! .... kinda half joking about my kids but they've never been around the small flats, we stopped going to the river when they were born and pretty much did the beach stuff with em. We do have a place in Havasu now with a 24 ft open bow cruiser, which is considered small there. I bought this Hondo really just for nostalgic reasons but I'm really into it now, the vdrive crowd is great .... met some cool people!
I think your right, it will all change with them after the first ride:thumbup:

Looking Good:thumbup::thumbup:
Let me know if you need anything!
Dave

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Looks good! Sprints are good boats you'll love it!

 

[obnoxious001]

My only suggestion is to not scare them by driving crazy. I have seen lots of people soured on motorcycles from someone giving them a scary ride. It only takes one deal like that to ruin someone forever. Good luck and hope you are successful with the kids:thumbup

Steve

Usually you don't have to drive a flat "crazy" to scare people!

 

[Roaddogg 4040]

You are right there... I have seen lots of people that get scared as soon as the engines get fired up...rolleyes

Steve

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Usually you don't have to drive a flat "crazy" to scare people!

 

[Roaddogg 4040]

Great shot Jerry. That hits the nail right on the head...

Steve

 

[westair]

Looking Good:thumbup::thumbup:
Let me know if you need anything!
Dave

Thanks Dave! ...... and thanks for the offer to look it over for me, ya know after I had you cornered in Needles .... there's a few things i'm unsure of still with it.

Looks good! Sprints are good boats you'll love it!

Thanks SS, your input was helpful with these Sprints when I bought it .... I'm really liking the fact now that its a true flat.

 

[westair]

lol ... poster quality:thumbup:

 

[Flyinbowtie]

Looks good and really coming along nice. Wish I was moving as fast on my jet project...