School me on Hondo Hulls...

[oldschool]

Was that recent? Sam Fey has a GT in a true flat. orangish red.
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That’s a Sprint bottom.
I had one years ago, great family boat!

 

[oldschool]

I think today’s 3D mold was pulled from the Mako mold and I’m pretty confident Shane Westerfield has the Cole TR molds. All have the Hondo bottom though.

The 3D molds are Hondo. Mine’s currently under construction.

 

[94essex]

The 3D molds are Hondo. Mine’s currently under construction. View attachment 1146739 View attachment 1146740 View attachment 1146741

Looks like it's gonna be a bitchin ride hope to see pictures of it completed

 

[69hondo]

That's beautiful.

The 3D molds are Hondo. Mine’s currently under construction. View attachment 1146739 View attachment 1146740 View attachment 1146741

That's beautiful. Cant wait to see it finished. Where are they located?

 

[oldschool]

Looks like it's gonna be a bitchin ride hope to see pictures of it completed

Thanks, me too.

 

[oldschool]

That's beautiful.

That's beautiful. Cant wait to see it finished. Where are they located?

Thanks. Lemon Cove, CA

 

[DUN]

Thanks. Lemon Cove, CA

Someone is building brand new Hondo's in San Diego? I'll be dipped.

 

[oldschool]

Someone is building brand new Hondo's in San Diego? I'll be dipped.

Lemon Cove is in central Cal, east of Visalia.

 

[westair]

Is that the boat you wanted me to wire for you?? I might do that job for free, just because!!!

Yes it sure is! … I have it up in Havasu now …. Come on by and take a look at it if you happen to be in the area!

 

[DUN]

Lemon Cove is in central Cal, east of Visalia.

Ah shit, I read this as Lemon Grove

That makes way more sense.. cool regardless

 

[Sharp Shooter]

The latest from James Brendel.

 

[FreeBird236]

Wow I've learned so much in this thread.
Back in the late 70's when I had my 69 Hallett jet, some of my buddy's had Hondo flats or runners and I thought they were the best thing going and always wanted one. Things changed and I got out of boating for quite a few years. When I joined RDP in 2012, I was amazed no one ever seemed to talk about what I thought was one of the best boats going. Very nice to learn the history and that they really are a respected boat and a very important part of the evolution of boating.

 

[rivermobster]

Yes it sure is! … I have it up in Havasu now …. Come on by and take a look at it if you happen to be in the area!

I won't be back out that way until October at least.

We need to talk more for sure.

 

[warpt71]

I think @warpt71 has a Hondo 5/8 runner T-deck sitting in his garage.

I do have a modern t-deck runner bottom in the garage. I also have an original strait deck true flat in the carport at the river. Somehow I have always been around Hondos and they just seem to have stuck with me. Rat Infested, Trim Troller and the "521" boats are the ones that I grew up around. I have spent the most time in and around the 521, that was the first fast ride I had been in. \

To the original question, if the Hondo that is in question is a v-drive flat bottom variation or even the early jets (before the Southwind splash) Id put my money that its a well built boat and very capable if set up correctly. That being said, they were production boats and not all were race ready. Post pics so the rest of us can either drool or criticize.

 

[Rayson1971]

I have a pantera t deck project and the deck is a mess. Between stress cracks and previous owner with a grinder I wonder if they'll lay me up a deck. Might be easier. Guess I can call.

 

[poncho]

The 3D molds are Hondo. Mine’s currently under construction. View attachment 1146739 View attachment 1146740 View attachment 1146741

Hot Damn That is beautiful, parquet and flake can't beat that.

 

[westair]

I won't be back out that way until October at least.

We need to talk more for sure.

Yes thanks that sounds good! … I could use your advice and direction on a couple things!

 

[sintax]

The 3D molds are Hondo. Mine’s currently under construction.

wow that is really coming out great! I LOVE LOVE the heavy flake!

 

[rivermobster]

Yes thanks that sounds good! … I could use your advice and direction on a couple things!

Anytime

 

[warpt71]

Yes it sure is! … I have it up in Havasu now …. Come on by and take a look at it if you happen to be in the area!

Id like to come see another local Hondo some time. Im in Havasu full time

 

[Sharp Shooter]

I think Hurry Round Hondo started off with a Jacuzzi in those days.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

 

[Sharp Shooter]

 

[Dana757]

My first true love was a Hondo. 1994ish =^^=

 

[coolchange]

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I knew the guy that wound up with that as a converted river ride. Wanted to move the helm to the side, George convinced him to leave the setup and put a bench seat in it. A honey on each side!

 

[warpt71]

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This is the current Trim Troller. It was Bill Irwins Terrible Toy if Im remembering right.

 

[kurtis500]

Obviously Im out of the loop... Who is 3D? are these the same boats that James Brendel is making? (Same molds)

 

[westair]

Id like to come see another local Hondo some time. Im in Havasu full time

Sure thing, I’m just off Palo Verde N …. Ill send you my info

 

[Dana757]

Obviously Im out of the loop... Who is 3D? are these the same boats that James Brendel is making? (Same molds)

3D is a shop up in Nor Cal. Not real sure what molds they have but know they have a few flat molds. They have a great reputation. I wouldn’t do any type of business with the other you mentioned … not even a sticker.

 

[grumpy88]

I have a pantera t deck project and the deck is a mess. Between stress cracks and previous owner with a grinder I wonder if they'll lay me up a deck. Might be easier. Guess I can call.

You have a project boat ? Shocker ! Lol . This thread makes me want to pick something up to tinker with .

 

[poncho]

3D is a shop up in Nor Cal. Not real sure what molds they have but know they have a few flat molds. They have a great reputation. I wouldn’t do any type of business with the other you mentioned … not even a sticker.

Getting my hats and stickers from him was a trial.

 

[poncho]

@Sharp Shooter, Years ago I think it was your videos from Irvine Lake that had the Constantinos (sp) Father and Son in a Hondo that to me looked like a flatbottom driving instructional video, saw the boat for sale less motor a few years later and hesitated a day and missed it.....Maybe called Lookey Lou or something like that.

Had just bought my Canyon and figured I would look like that in a few weekends, got my ass schooled quick.

 

[Brian]

That boat was King of Big River at one time. Not even the mighty Cyclone could get around him.

I still have it. I don't run it as much as I'd like to but it sure is fun to rip.

 

[RVRKID]

A friend of a friend's boat. Still trying to get him to take it out. That's not his lady though... lol

That's my buddies girl..LOL

 

[sintax]

I still have it. I don't run it as much as I'd like to but it sure is fun to rip.

If theres a list... put me on it when you're ready!

 

[Pebo]

My first true love was a Hondo. 1994ish =^^=



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It sure was a Looker ....

 

[warpt71]

I still have it. I don't run it as much as I'd like to but it sure is fun to rip.
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whats the ci of that motor? I ask because I have the same intake and was under the inpression that it was designed for the smaller 396-427 BBC's. I know it has smaller butterflys and thought that might be the limiting factor on a bigger motor?

 

[poncho]

I still have it. I don't run it as much as I'd like to but it sure is fun to rip.
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I remember seeing video years ago of that boat gapping jet boats out of the hole if its the same one, beautiful boat.

 

[Brian]

I remember seeing video years ago of that boat gapping jet boats out of the hole if its the same one, beautiful boat.

That's where "King of Big River" came from. Donkey stompin jet boats from a dig back in the day. Today it would be a different story. They've come a long way with launch controls and timers for the jets. It's quite impressive actually.

 

[Brian]

whats the ci of that motor? I ask because I have the same intake and was under the inpression that it was designed for the smaller 396-427 BBC's. I know it has smaller butterflys and thought that might be the limiting factor on a bigger motor?

It's 470 inches. Hilborn said I'm safe to 500 inches, then I'll have trouble.

 

[kurtis500]

3D is a shop up in Nor Cal. Not real sure what molds they have but know they have a few flat molds. They have a great reputation. I wouldn’t do any type of business with the other you mentioned … not even a sticker.

Any idea which Hondo molds they have? Same Hondo as Brendel? Are they doing the Biesemeyers also?

sorry for all the questions..

 

[coz]

Never driven one. Don't know the first thing about em.

I had a friend ask me about em, and I had nothing to offer!

Called Larry, and he didn't know anything about em either.

Can someone please fill me in on these boats?

Thanks in advance.

One of the neighbors on our street at the river had a Hondo. Dave Rossi was his name, Rob knows/knew him. Not sure what he had in it but it was a blue mini day cruiser style with a v-drive. That boat scooted pretty good.

 

[jetboatperformance]

I think Hurry Round Hondo started off with a Jacuzzi in those days.

A few years back Rick repurchased HHR , He flew the Jacuzzi WJ to me (Paso airport) from socal in his Turbo prop dropped it off on the tarmac then blasted off again back to Brendella , It was all part of the resto he did after getting the boat back from Florida . Our Jet, fresh Blown BBC from Kens engines , I think his first show was Bass lake that year

 

[warpt71]

It's 470 inches. Hilborn said I'm safe to 500 inches, then I'll have trouble.

Interesting! Thanks. Maybe one day Ill get to play with mine in my Hondo

 

[Riverbottom]

A few years back Rick repurchased HHR , He flew the Jacuzzi WJ to me (Paso airport) from socal in his Turbo prop dropped it off on the tarmac then blasted off again back to Brendella , It was all part of the resto he did after getting the boat back from Florida . Our Jet, fresh Blown BBC from Kens engines , I think his first show was Bass lake that year

There was more than one Hurry Round Hondo. The last one had a Berkley and I lost track of it in the mid 80's. Last owner was a mail man named Jan Boswell who drag raced it in BGJ at NJBA races for a few years. We tried like crazy to get him to circle race with us.

 

[jetboatperformance]

Heres a ride In an 18' Pantera we just finished with Our Jacuzzi XLerator Jet Conversion

 

[Sharp Shooter]

@Sharp Shooter, Years ago I think it was your videos from Irvine Lake that had the Constantinos (sp) Father and Son in a Hondo that to me looked like a flatbottom driving instructional video, saw the boat for sale less motor a few years later and hesitated a day and missed it.....Maybe called Lookey Lou or something like that.

Had just bought my Canyon and figured I would look like that in a few weekends, got my ass schooled quick.

Correct, Constantinos ran that lookie Lou back then. That was Jeff Blosdale’s old boat.

 

[jetboatperformance]

There was more than one Hurry Round Hondo. The last one had a Berkley and I lost track of it in the mid 80's. Last owner was a mail man named Jan Boswell who drag raced it in BGJ at NJBA races for a few years. We tried like crazy to get him to circle race with us.

This (before and after) was the boat we worked originally owned and driven by Rick Lee who also owns Brendella Boats, first pic is the original second was post resto

EDIT Rick Lee Owns Centurion not Brendella


More info on HHR https://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/articles/k-boat-slayer.736/

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Any idea which Hondo molds they have? Same Hondo as Brendel? Are they doing the Biesemeyers also?

sorry for all the questions..

Back in the mid to late 90’s the 3D boats guys were affiliated with the classic v-drive club (maybe they still are?). I think they may have attended some of the outings. It was Dean and Dereck Staberg who were ex Hondo employees and had some of Hondo’s original molds.

These guys have a great rep. I’m not sure which molds they have but I believe the Pantera is in their possession (or was).

 

[jetboatperformance]

Back in the mid to late 90’s the 3D boats guys were affiliated with the classic v-drive club (maybe they still are?). I think they may have attended some of the outings. It was Dean and Dereck Staberg who were ex Hondo employees and had some of Hondo’s original molds.

These guys have a great rep. I’m not sure which molds they have but I believe the Pantera is in their possession (or was).

Dereks Gray Hemi "Hondo" was badass !