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Tech Talk => Projects => Topic started by: MNJET on August 24, 2018, 11:14:24 AM

Title: 1976 HOLMES HORIZON
Post by: MNJET on August 24, 2018, 11:14:24 AM

Got this 1976 Holmes Horizon back in 2010 and have been working on it (as time and $ allowed) since then. Finally complete and in the water this summer.

19"'...........460 Ford (stock internals), Berkeley Jet (12-JC-A)

Any information about the Holmes Boat Company and the Horizon Model would be appreciated............Thanks, Kirk

BEFORE PHOTOS 3
AFTER PHOTOS 5

Title: Re: 1976 HOLMES HORIZON
Post by: jim brock on August 24, 2018, 02:41:30 PM

I have one just like it on tandem trailer, center steering, less motor, less Berkeley.  $500.00

Title: Re: 1976 HOLMES HORIZON
Post by: FordLover on August 24, 2018, 06:37:59 PM

That thing has a ton going on, but it is cool at the same time.

Except what is that yellow thing pulling it?lol. Can't sign off on that

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Title: Re: 1976 HOLMES HORIZON
Post by: The_Dean_85 on August 25, 2018, 03:50:35 PM

I have a 75 Holmes I picked up. I learned a lot from the owner of Bassett while trying to get some new water lines. He knew the family that started making the Holmes hulls in the 70’s. It is my first jet and love it it’s very roomy and handles great just make sure your holding on when you turn the chines definitely lock you in. So far great boat.


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Title: Re: 1976 HOLMES HORIZON
Post by: The_Dean_85 on August 25, 2018, 03:57:01 PM

From what I’ve heard is that every Holmes hull was a little different every time one was molded.


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