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...
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[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!..

[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

[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