sanger hydro

[swac]

i just bought my first boat a sanger flattie and i am thinking about getting into a hydro and start a restoration project with my dad... i need to know what to look for and the difference in the steering etc... any info would be much appricated.
-swac

[Sangster]

Got this one for sale less motor...
http://www.***boat.com/hbcove/38/1/03.jpg

[GofastRacer]

swac:
i just bought my first boat a sanger flattie and i am thinking about getting into a hydro and start a restoration project with my dad... i need to know what to look for and the difference in the steering etc... any info would be much appricated.
-swac SWAC, there are a lot more people here that are way more experienced in hydro's than I am so I will not contribute to this but, a little more info on what type of hydro you are looking for and what you plan on doing with it(race, ski, river toy, blown motor, etc.), will help and I'm sure someone will step in and guide you in the right direction!...Good luck!.. :cool: :cool:

[swac]

I am looking for a river toy i dont know about a blower.. I wont be sking behind it so just a fast toy :)
Sangster how much u want that hydro.. it is a 19ft right?
-swac

[Sangster]

Yup..Ck your PM's :D

[RaysonKid]

Swac,
Sounds like you want a picklefork?
If you are looking for a "river toy".
I would look for a heavier hull, not a light weight lay-up.
Outboard steering is the way to go. If you plan on lots of horsepower and speed.
Some hydros have cable steering which is good.
Some have a rod or mechanical steering, Better.
A ski hydro will have more cockpit space then a drag hydro.They are a bit wider.
I know of a 19 ft. Cheyenne ski hydro. Here in Wash.
It needs a paint job. Its in primer right now.
Would make a great project. And it has never been set-up.

[swac]

ya i was leaning toward a picklefork, what is the a ride or performance difference between a 18 and a 19 foot?
-swac

[Sangster]

swac...how fast do you want to go...Race or river use...

[swac]

it would be river use... i just want a hot rod for fun.. i would like to go around 100..
-swac

[Sangster]

Sorry swac...check your PM's now....... wink

[Sangster]

I had a mildly built 427ci. in it. .It seen 113mph. A mild 454 would put you where you want to be.....

[swac]

sangster that is awsome boat but i would be looking for more of a fixer upper... i need to learn my way around a v-drive :)

[Sangster]

Right On, there's alot of those out there...Check out the Classified's at www.dragboats.com (http://www.dragboats.com) good luck.. wink

[RaysonKid]

Swac,
Here's a photo of the Cheyenne.
Its an 81. And has never been in the water.
It has been bouncing around from owner to owner and no one has ever put it together.
Let me know if you are interested in more info.
Like I said, Its in primer now.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/269my_hydro_bare-med.jpg
[ June 01, 2003, 02:11 PM: Message edited by: RaysonKid ]

[swac]

Rayson kid check your pm... :D

[Sangster]

swac...Another guy to talk to would be Big Proppa that is here on the boards regarding what kind of boat to get..He jest went thru the same thing you are asking about....Bill's a nice guy and I'm sure he'll tell you all about his experince...... :cool:

[waterloged]

What is this Sangster, You are selling the boat? What are you thinking of doing next?

[Sangster]

Ahhhh........ 7.00 sec. +/-.... :D

[wsuwrhr]

Sangster, I tried to PM you about the boat, but you are a popular guy. Your mailbox is full.
Just so I can dream, hit me with a number you want for your boat. I didn't know it was for sale or I would have asked about it.
Will you accept billet parts in trade? haha.
Entertain me,,
Thanks
Brian

[RaysonKid]

Swac,
Check your P.M.

[infotraker]

I bought a 19 ft 74 Sanger ski hydro (medium hull) 2 years ago (4 seater, hot 468 Chev, dual 750's, inboard rod steering). Use it for skiing, hydro sliding, tubing and going fast. Turns ok when going slow, needs wider are when going fast.Use it on the delta, Folsom, CFW, Eagle Lake . Leave it in the water overnite (3 bilge pumps). Harly ever takes water over the sides. Have had a '68 Schida flat since '68 and love them both.

[likeFATHERlikeSON3]

A month ago there was a guy selling a 1980 ( i think ) Sanger ski hydro for a thousand bucks in San Jose, CA
it was just painted primer casale v- drive is out. nice trailer. Let me know if you want to get the number for you.