Fletch's Hydra Sport 2100 CC

[Fletch170]

So, here's the backstory.

My father taught me to fish on a 2100 CC Hydra Sport, which was new at the time. My father sold it, and it is still owned by the same people (several motors later). They love the boat, and wouldnt sell it back to us!

Fast forward 23 years, I stumbled across this boat which had been abandoned after the motor went, and the owner welched on storage fees. The boat sat for 10 years collecting rain. I saw the boat 3 years ago, and offered to buy it. A year ago, the title finally shows up after the yard owner filed a lein. in the meantime I purchased my 17 aquasport while I was waiting for the title to appear......so my father bought the boat.

Unfortunately, my father started working on the boat and was diagnosed with cancer. Sadly, 8 months later, we was gone.

This is where I come in. I decided to sell the 17, and continue what my father started.  I thought it was fitting that since my father and I have some history with this model, I'd finish the project.

Furthermore, the real tear jerker is that my wife and I just had our first born. My Son was born this July, my father passed in May. My son never got a chance to meet his "pop pop". However, I want to keep the tradition alive and teach my son to fish in the same type of boat my father taught me.

Here's the boat when I found it:

http://2100hs.blogspot.com/2013/09/rebi ... assic.html

[Tx49]

Good luck to you. Sounds like a great project with a sad but cool back story.

[gran398]

Glad you got her back!

That boat and her big sister the 2400CC were the best riding boats Hydrasports ever produced IMHO. Most had Kevlar in the layup.

[Fletch170]

Thanks guys!
This is a kevlar hull. I'm really not sure how much kevlar is ACTUALLY used, but I can say that this boat is rock solid. It's unreal despite how dirty and completely abandoned the thing was, how dry the decks are, and how solid the transom is.

I've been told that this is hands down the best riding 21 foot boat.....ever. I hope it pulls up lots of fish!

if anyone has any information about these boats, please let me know. I can't find any old brochures, and pictures/ information on the internet is limited. I know it weighs 2100 pounds, and holds 125 gallons of fuel...which is good because the 225 that is going on the back is a fuel HOG.

By the looks of it, I think the boat has about 24 degrees of deadrise, and a really soft entry. However, I'd like to know for sure, because I'm a nerd like that!!!

[redemn93]

sorry to hear about your father.  was that all this year?  

thats awesome that you are going to finish it.  are the blog pics how it currently sits?  what are you plans?

[gran398]

Thanks guys!
This is a kevlar hull. I'm really not sure how much kevlar is ACTUALLY used, but I can say that this boat is rock solid. It's unreal despite how dirty and completely abandoned the thing was, how dry the decks are, and how solid the transom is.

I've been told that this is hands down the best riding 21 foot boat.....ever. I hope it pulls up lots of fish!

if anyone has any information about these boats, please let me know. I can't find any old brochures, and pictures/ information on the internet is limited. I know it weighs 2100 pounds, and holds 125 gallons of fuel...which is good because the 225 that is going on the back is a fuel HOG.

By the looks of it, I think the boat has about 24 degrees of deadrise, and a really soft entry. However, I'd like to know for sure, because I'm a nerd like that!!!

The 2100CC I had held 85 gallons. The larger tank was a later option, so your dad must have ordered it with this option.

The boat was laid up totally with kevlar....no fiberglass. The deadrise at the transom is 24 degrees. What makes the boat so soft riding though is the entry....it is butter soft. You will not believe it the first time you put her in the ocean.

The main issue on mine in later years was the tank and the hatches. The hatches went soft before the deck. Never had any issues with the deck...but that was nearly thirty years ago.


PS, just looked at your pics. DON'T FORGET to check the 1.5 inch hose from the fisbox drain on the casting deck. It routes under the tank and out the transom. There was NO SEACOCK on mine


If you leave it for now, at least install a seacock at the transom for safety.

[gran398]

[gran398]

[Capt. Bob]

Thanks guys!
This is a kevlar hull. I'm really not sure how much kevlar is ACTUALLY used,

The boat was laid up totally with kevlar....no fiberglass.

We've been down this road before, and on a post with Fletch (though he wasn't the author).
Also, let's clear up that this new HS hull is not the one Fletch grew up with or his Dad owned but the same model correct?
Still a great story Fletch, following your 170 rebuild/rebirth.

viewtopic.php?p=87060#p87060

Good luck and keep posting progress.

[gran398]

Thanks guys!
This is a kevlar hull. I'm really not sure how much kevlar is ACTUALLY used,

The boat was laid up totally with kevlar....no fiberglass.

We've been down this road before, and on a post with Fletch (though he wasn't the author).
Also, let's clear up that this new HS hull is not the one Fletch grew up with or his Dad owned but the same model correct?
Still a great story Fletch, following your 170 rebuild/rebirth.

viewtopic.php?p=87060#p87060

Good luck and keep posting progress.

Good memory Bob, my apologies for the incorrect all kevlar lam statement.

It does, however, run in the ocean like a scalded dog

[Capt. Bob]

It's all good Scott. Fletch's rebuild was great in that he was a first time DIYer hitting it. Then rather than fall off the earth after completion he gives it up to a family member and begins yet another rebuild. The story tying everything together is classic. Just like the hulls and the Forum.

Now he takes on a motor while the hull itself appears to be in good shape for its age. You are very correct in that this will be a screamer. If he opens up the hull, I'm going to very interested in what's going on below decks.

Interesting indeed.

[Fletch170]

Bob,

You are correct, this is not the SAME boat, but the SAME model. The original boat is still owned by the people we sold it to. However, they keep the boat in mint condition. I go by it sometimes, makes me happy. Unlike the 23 mako my pops and I completely redid, which we sold. I think the day we sold the boat is the last time it got a wash or wax. The boat is completely destroyed. Makes me sick. One of the nicest makos ever.

Anyways, I can't wait turn turn this thing loose. With a 225 on the back (granted, its a heavy boat), she should still fly.

[gran398]

Can't wait to see this rebuild. Totally different than what we're used to here for a 20 footer. The stringers on the 21 Hydra were comparable to our CCP's.  Guess you could expect that given the deadrise.

Fletch, I've owned quite a few boats. That boat of yours...wish were still in the fleet. It's a keeper.

Everyone makes over a  20 Potter Seacraft. Nice ride, famous ride. That little boat of yours will comfortably leave it behind by a mile over the course of a ten mile head-sea ocean run.

[Fletch170]

Got her back here in PA.

Shes pretty dirty, but should be awesome.

Have trim is gone, and there was no starboard to replace it......crap.

There are however, starboard deck hatches and console doors.

none of the livewells are connected....bit the petcock's are still thee and very old. I'm looking to replace them, or just glass the holes in.

Not a lot of use for livewells here.....

http://2100hs.blogspot.com/

[gran398]

Wow that brings back some memories. First thing to do is get rid of those pie plates at the stern. You had to be half monkey half contortionist to get your hand down in there.