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Discussion => Boat Showcase => Topic started by: crewchief22 on January 31, 2018, 08:59:47 PM

Title: HONDO GT DECK
Post by: crewchief22 on January 31, 2018, 08:59:47 PM: I've been collecting photos of Hondo's with the GT deck for years. I've heard conflicting reports on how many were produced and have decided to start posting pictures here in hopes of getting feedback and maybe more pictures of other boats I've missed.
Title: Re: HONDO GT DECK
Post by: crewchief22 on January 31, 2018, 09:03:17 PM: first and second pics are the same boat that was overhauled by Jet Boat Performance many years ago.
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Title: Re: HONDO GT DECK
Post by: crewchief22 on January 31, 2018, 09:07:45 PM: The first nine are the only jets I've been able to find. All the rest I believe are v-drives. One is unknown because I can't tell from the one pic I've been able to locate.

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Title: Re: HONDO GT DECK
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Title: Re: HONDO GT DECK
Post by: crewchief22 on January 31, 2018, 09:12:54 PM: [attachimg=1]
This one belongs to racing legend Eddie Hill.
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This is the one I can't tell if it's a jet or V-drive.
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Title: Re: HONDO GT DECK
Post by: crewchief22 on January 31, 2018, 09:15:46 PM: [attachimg=1]
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So, If anyone can give me any updates on any of these boats or any others known to exist, post it here or message me. I have many other photos of these boats also if you want to see something else.

Crewchief.
Title: Re: HONDO GT DECK
Post by: aquaholic72 on February 01, 2018, 02:53:55 AM: A guy we hang out with at big river has a hondo tdeck, at least that's what I always figured it was, never noticed if it had that bubble in the deck or not.. I'll see if I can find out or find some pics of it! Iv rode in it but never paid attention!! Cool boat for a jet right before it granaded after racing me!! Lol

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Title: Re: HONDO GT DECK
Post by: aquaholic72 on February 01, 2018, 03:03:09 AM: That shallow jet came out of the water alil to hard a few times with the 13-1 BBC and hucked the head gaskets and broke the crank in half!! Lol, was a bad day for him, but a really fun jet boat... 👍👍👍

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Title: Re: HONDO GT DECK
Post by: JordanDangerfield on February 01, 2018, 08:24:36 AM: There were a couple for sale the last few years. Let me see if I saved any of the pics.

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Title: Re: HONDO GT DECK
Post by: Shocker_04 on February 01, 2018, 10:11:52 AM: This is Richie Morgan's Hondo. He drove all the way down from Washington to the Avi event last year. Really cool guy, hung out all weekend.

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Title: Re: HONDO GT DECK
Post by: crewchief22 on February 01, 2018, 12:02:53 PM: Quote from: Shocker_04 on February 01, 2018, 10:11:52 AM
This is Richie Morgan's Hondo. He drove all the way down from Washington to the Avi event last year. Really cool guy, hung out all weekend.

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Definitely a good looking T deck, but I’m looking for the raised deck GT style Hondo did for a couple years only (‘76-‘77 I believe).

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Title: Re: HONDO GT DECK
Post by: Shocker_04 on February 01, 2018, 12:57:57 PM: Oh gotcha, didn't realize there was a difference. Thanks for the knowledge 👍. You coming to Parker in April Keith???

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Title: Re: HONDO GT DECK
Post by: Shocker_04 on February 01, 2018, 12:59:31 PM: Quote from: crewchief22 on February 01, 2018, 12:02:53 PM
Definitely a good looking T deck, but I’m looking for the raised deck GT style Hondo did for a couple years only (‘76-‘77 I believe).

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Now that im looking at the pics, I don't see how I missed the giant bubble on the deck lol

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Title: Re: HONDO GT DECK
Post by: crewchief22 on February 01, 2018, 04:32:24 PM: Quote from: Shocker_04 on February 01, 2018, 12:57:57 PM
Oh gotcha, didn't realize there was a difference. Thanks for the knowledge . You coming to Parker in April Keith???

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If everything goes as planned, we will make it to every event for 2018.

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Title: Re: HONDO GT DECK
Post by: Reed2017 on February 01, 2018, 05:29:12 PM: The black #777 is that a jet boat? Looks like you can see a forward & reverse lever?

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Title: Re: HONDO GT DECK
Post by: crewchief22 on February 01, 2018, 06:19:49 PM: Good catch. Upon further review of other pics, it does have a manual Place Diverter handle also. Going to have to move this one into the jet section.

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Jet 10
V-drive 16
Title: Re: HONDO GT DECK
Post by: Reed2017 on February 01, 2018, 06:32:30 PM: Cool! I think it's the best looking one...

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Title: Re: HONDO GT DECK
Post by: crewchief22 on February 01, 2018, 08:15:47 PM: It's a very nice build. Good reason I was duped into thinking it was a v-drive.
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Title: Re: HONDO GT DECK
Post by: flytime on February 01, 2018, 08:30:03 PM: Quote from: crewchief22 on January 31, 2018, 09:07:45 PM
The first nine are the only jets I've been able to find. All the rest I believe are v-drives. One is unknown because I can't tell from the one pic I've been able to locate.

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Is the blue one with the girl on the deck Hondo Hal’s?

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Title: Re: HONDO GT DECK
Post by: crewchief22 on February 01, 2018, 09:57:08 PM: I believe you are correct. I've never met him that I know of, but have heard the name.
Title: Re: HONDO GT DECK
Post by: Shocker_04 on February 01, 2018, 10:36:04 PM: Quote from: crewchief22 on February 01, 2018, 04:32:24 PM
If everything goes as planned, we will make it to every event for 2018.

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Awesome 👍

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Title: Re: HONDO GT DECK
Post by: flytime on February 02, 2018, 07:26:41 PM: Quote from: crewchief22 on February 01, 2018, 09:57:08 PM
I believe you are correct. I've never met him that I know of, but have heard the name.

If it is, that thing was bad ass. He took me for a ride at Lake San Antonio one year and I about shit my shorts

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