76 Hondo Needing Rescue

[Mid-life Crisis]

I stumbled upon this in the Tulare County Area. Definately needs alot of work but one of you guys may be looking for such a project...
Motor is NOT in working condition. 427 Chevy with a "possible" broken rod. No windows in the block..
Owner was asking $3K...
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[maddogeast]

my luck --i'm in ct.

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

That's a sprint bottom. I wonder how far up the v-drive is?
Its definately set up for skiing. :cool:

[mouzer]

Thats a mouzer deal there .i would have it today if it was local.if the floor and stringers are solid! :cry: :cry: :rolleyes:

[FlatRat]

What a shame....how does this happen?

[mouzer]

FLATRAT when em i gonna see pics of your hydro. did ya see mine in the spam section for sale!!!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[wsuwrhr]

3K?
Seems high for the condition it is in.
Seems like a saver though.
Brian

[Moneypitt]

Brian, just let Mouzer buy it, then in a couple of weeks it'll be for sale at about 1/2 that price..........Ray

[lilrick]

yep

[mouzer]

Hey ya made it home i see.....u got lucky, 3k for a t-deck hondo w/427 ram motor w/bad rod complete is a deal!!!!!! :rolleyes: only as i say if the stringers and floors have no delam and is solid! i would trade my hydro project for it!!!!!!!! :) and i want $4800 for it!

[daddy b]

Too bad, sitting nose down, you can also see the delamination near the tank in the floor, I know, I'm part of the Hondo and Sanger search and rescue team, and if I rescue any more my wife said I may need to find a new search and rescue headquarters. :p :) :cry:

[MKEELINE]

Where in Tulare County was this?

[Mid-life Crisis]

Where in Tulare County was this?
My friend took me to this place out in podunkville were this guy lived in a delapidated shack with this boat sitting next to it. It was about 10 minutes west of the 5 Fwy and Main St. in the city of Tulare. I'll try to get more specifics about the where and who if you are interested. I'd like to see someone bring this thing back to life. I would consider it but I've got my hands full pouring money into my K boat. :rollside:

[MKEELINE]

I-5 or 99? Tulare is off the 99. I was just courious where the boat was. I used to have a Hondo Sprint and I'm always looking. Although, if i drug that thing home my wife would kick me right in the junk.
Thanks,
Mike

[Byers Flat]

I could be interestred in buying it, or at least taking a good look at it and some measurements. My buddy has a 79 just like it and is trying to figure out how to set it up.

[Big Proppa]

Hey mid life please check your Pm's - I'm on vacation until nexy monday - still plenty of time to drive to tulare and back - check your pm and give me a call please.
Thanks

[Marty Gras]

It could be a nice boat! "Byers Flat" don't let your buddy copy any "rigging tips" from this boat! The motor is so far back, it's ready to jump out of the 'back window'. I also don't think this boat was rigged at Hondo, it's got 'low dollar' hex cross shaft cavitation stuff. Hondo always used the good stuff. With this "set up" it's a nice taxi, but a lousey flat boat. Does it at least have a split case CASALE, or is all the hardware out of an old tuna boat?

[GofastRacer]

I could be interestred in buying it, or at least taking a good look at it and some measurements. My buddy has a 79 just like it and is trying to figure out how to set it up.
Unless your buddy is setting up a 50mph family type ski boat forget about that setup period!..

[Mid-life Crisis]

I-5 or 99? Tulare is off the 99. I was just courious where the boat was. I used to have a Hondo Sprint and I'm always looking. Although, if i drug that thing home my wife would kick me right in the junk.
Thanks,
Mike
Ur right it is the 99. That road is so boring to drive i forget it becomes the 99 after the Grapevine. I need to get in touch with my friend who lives up there for directions because it is literally in "no mans land". About your wife, do what I do and just buy her something she likes in exchange for your new toy and all will be forgiven. :idea:

[Mid-life Crisis]

It could be a nice boat! "Byers Flat" don't let your buddy copy any "rigging tips" from this boat! The motor is so far back, it's ready to jump out of the 'back window'. I also don't think this boat was rigged at Hondo, it's got 'low dollar' hex cross shaft cavitation stuff. Hondo always used the good stuff. With this "set up" it's a nice taxi, but a lousey flat boat. Does it at least have a split case CASALE, or is all the hardware out of an old tuna boat?
It does have a split case casale in it but I'm sure it needs to be gone through. I just had my first experience on the cost of a casale rebuild and it is pretty ugly to say the least... :cry:

[FlatRat]

FLATRAT when em i gonna see pics of your hydro. did ya see mine in the spam section for sale!!!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Mouzer,
I haven't worked on it in a while.I put together a Howard Runner.Thought I had it sold a couple times... :rollside:

[Byers Flat]

Mid Life
Any word on the hondo yet? it looks like it could be a nice ski boat. Please keep us advised! Thanks

[Mid-life Crisis]

Mid Life
Any word on the hondo yet? it looks like it could be a nice ski boat. Please keep us advised! Thanks
BF,
Check your pm's

[carteaco]

Is this Hondo still available? I'm working next door to Tulare but dont find a Main St on any map

[PE 316]

Is this Hondo still available? I'm working next door to Tulare but dont find a Main St on any map
The "main" street through town is Tulare Avenue...

[ambusher]

i will give 3500.00 if delevered to north carolina

[Mid-life Crisis]

Is this Hondo still available? I'm working next door to Tulare but dont find a Main St on any map
As I am acting as a 3rd party, I have set up a couple of people to go up there but I can't seem to get any feedback on what has been happening. I'll try to get some info and PM you.

[Byers Flat]

Mid Life
I called Larry, but have not heard back from him. Is Larry the boat owner?
Thanks Wayne

[Mid-life Crisis]

Mid Life
I called Larry, but have not heard back from him. Is Larry the boat owner?
Thanks Wayne
No, he is a friend who said he would help facilitate the meetings with the owner. I CAN'T get him to return my calls. (flake!! :crossx: ) Next time I talk to him I'll try to get the owners name, address and phone number.

[Mid-life Crisis]

I was just informed that the boat has been SOLD. Went for $3,500.00....