Old Beezer Hydro? [Archive]

STRETCH

10-19-2007, 03:46 PM

Any one have or know where I can find some info on an old Biesemeyer Hydro? Think it's a 68 model, don't really know. 16ft, 4 stringers, heavy as all get out. Thinking there's not too many around, wondering if it's because it just didn't perform that well due to it's hull/weight/length?? Any input is much appreciated.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/STRETCH-SJ/beezer9.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/STRETCH-SJ/Beezer2.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/STRETCH-SJ/beezer4.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/STRETCH-SJ/Beezer1.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/STRETCH-SJ/beezer3.jpg

Heatseeker

10-19-2007, 05:10 PM

I don't know anything about that boat, but it's definitely cool as hell!
There used to be a guy at Don Pedro that had an old Beezer with a similar top to that one. I don't know if it had that bottom though.
Neat boat!

TonkaDriver

10-19-2007, 05:24 PM

That is one cool boat. Don't think it is a biesemeyer though. Could be a Pierson. Would be a cool project. Put an old 389 Pontiac in it with a hallcraft V-drive. Bet you would turn heads anywhere you go.

mouzer

10-19-2007, 05:28 PM

looks like the old biesemeyer to me...thats awsome and its the first hydro ive seen of theres.

STRETCH

10-19-2007, 05:33 PM

pretty confident it's a Biesemeyer. It has the Biesemeyer script on the side, a tag in the back and a Title that indicate Biesemeyer. Piece of Nostalgia that will make a great water rod :D
Thanks for any and all info!

IMPATIENT 1

10-19-2007, 05:34 PM

matt, please tell me you bought it:D that's a cool boat wether it'd run well or not, damn sure has MAJOR COOL FACTOR!!!:devil:

mouzer

10-19-2007, 05:36 PM

its to cool...:D

STRETCH

10-19-2007, 05:41 PM

matt, please tell me you bought it:D that's a cool boat wether it'd run well or not, damn sure has MAJOR COOL FACTOR!!!:devil:
My old man has the damndest luck and stumbles across the oddest things, this one included. He couldn't pass this one up. :D

IMPATIENT 1

10-19-2007, 05:47 PM

My old man has the damndest luck and stumbles across the oddest things, this one included. He couldn't pass this one up. :D
YES!!!! i get to watch the transformation:D tell him to track this build good on the taylor site, pllllleeeeaaaasssseeee:)
damn, just realized i might get to see it in person, tell grizz get er done.

TonkaDriver

10-19-2007, 06:12 PM

I have never seen a Biesemeyer Hydro before. With all that it must be. What a cool find. Send your Dad out more often. Cool boat. Do a thread on the build. My guess would be early 60's. My 60 flat had the same shape deck. Piersons look the same. Cool Boat. Definitely unique.
Hope you build it.
Kurt

Kurtis500

10-20-2007, 05:26 AM

An old Biesemeyer 4 point hydro as they were called. My dad's friend used to run one back in the early 60's when my dad had a 14ft Biesemeyer. Pretty cool old photos.

STRETCH

10-21-2007, 03:42 PM

An old Biesemeyer 4 point hydro as they were called. My dad's friend used to run one back in the early 60's when my dad had a 14ft Biesemeyer. Pretty cool old photos.
Thanks for the info! Anymore out there...let me know!
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/STRETCH-SJ/beezer11.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/STRETCH-SJ/beezer10.jpg

old rigger

10-22-2007, 11:21 AM

This one was on craigslist last year up in nor cal, if I remember right it was a '64.
Pretty cool boat, congrats.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/flyin-t/bb.jpg

DUCKY

10-22-2007, 01:27 PM

My first boat was a 1960 Biesemeyer 4 point Hydro. It was 18' though. Same deal, 4 stringers, and very heavy. Mine was a foul handling death trap, but it probably could have been cured by re-rigging it. It listed to the left almost all the time and occasionally would sit up on the prop, bow steer, and make an abrupt left turn that would nearly swamp the thing. Originally, mine had a tri-power 409 and velvet drive in it, with a hall craft v-drive, but I bought it less motor and built a 383 SBC for it. Here are some pics...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/524/776leftb4-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/524/776bezhyd-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/524/776havasu-med.jpg

old rigger

10-22-2007, 01:59 PM

I don't see any sponsons on yours ducky like the two above. I see a little sponson underneath, kinda like an old 4 point powercat, but they don't drop down like the ones on these two from the sides of the hull.
another shot from the CL boat, it was listed as an 18 footer too.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/flyin-t/bbb.jpg

DUCKY

10-23-2007, 07:59 AM

Mine was the first rendition. They took a flat, added sponsons up front, and carved the tunnel section in the rear. In later years (after 1962 I think) They sucked the chines behind the sponsons in and up, making it more like a real hydro. I assume in an attempt to reduce the tail lift that made mine bow steer. If I can find any pics of the bottom I'll post them. Most of the history information I am quoting came from Harlan Orrin, and Julian Pettengill. These were the only two people I could find back when I owned that boat that even knew what it was.

BGMAN203

10-26-2007, 04:05 PM

Call Phil @ Bergeron Marine 480-834-1531 he can give you info on the boat.

STRETCH

10-26-2007, 05:32 PM

Call Phil @ Bergeron Marine 480-834-1531 he can give you info on the boat.
Thanks for the help.
This boat's first numbers on the ser no are 63....assume it's a 1963??
It also measures close to 18 feet, it was advertised as shorter.