Hydra Sport/fichts

Arks and Sparks · 01-04-2006, 10:01 PM

I looking for a 23 foot center console with twins. The sea crafts and regulators are kinda out of my price range. How does the hydra sport vector run? I am worried about the fichts. I know they had problems but i'm not sure what. Sould I stay away from them? Any opinion is appreciated!!

O-SEA-D · 01-04-2006, 10:33 PM

I love my HS. What year fichts are on the boat and what hp?

LuckyDrew · 01-04-2006, 10:44 PM

Check out the Bluewater 2350, sweet CC

BTH284 · 01-05-2006, 10:58 AM

You can PM DAMIFINO and ask him as well. He has a 26 center HS with a pair of 225 FICHTS. He has been running them for a while now. I am sure that he could give you some additional feedback too if needed.

O-SEA-D · 01-05-2006, 11:58 AM

I have the same setup as above. Its also for sale if your interested.

Major Woods · 01-05-2006, 02:05 PM

The pre 2002 motors had several problems ranging from soft lower unit gears to computer mapping problems.
There are fixes for the pre 2002 motors that have proven to be effective.

2002 and later Ficht motors are solid with no major issues to date.

damifino · 01-05-2006, 03:50 PM

I have a 26 HS vector with twin 225 fichts and I have had no problems! In 2000, there was a recall on the engines dealing with the fuel intake port, but other than that there have been no other factory recalls. The 1999 evenrudes on (not including e-techs), do require more amperage to crank than traditional omc two strokes, but this is also why they fire up so fast. I installed an additional battery on my boat for most of my electronics so I have dedicated batteries for each outboard!! I have no complaints, and fished my boat pretty hard!! One advantage of the evinrudes- They Get up and Go!!!!!!!!

Arks and Sparks · 01-05-2006, 05:27 PM

Thanks guys. I'm mainly looking for a 23 hs. Most of then have 150 fichts and most are 99-01. There is one that i like alot, it has a pair of 2000 Evinrude ficht's. I'm still a little leary of buying a boat with these engines. How many hours can I expect from these?

Off The Hook · 01-05-2006, 05:54 PM

Fountain has come out with a new 23cc but the boat has a 10 ft beam & Is supposed to have massive cockpit...I would like to rid eon that rig for sure....Im not sure what power but I think Its mercs....

Off The Hook · 01-05-2006, 05:56 PM

Found it this is the link one sweettttttttttt rig for sure 50 plus mph...

check It out...http://www.fountainpowerboats.com/bo.../23cc_over.asp

This Is the Video pretty awesome....http://www.fountainpowerboats.com/bo...s/23cc_vid.MPG

01-05-2006, 05:27 PM	#8
Arks and Sparks I practice safe fishing Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 68 Credits: 5,962.9	Thanks guys. I'm mainly looking for a 23 hs. Most of then have 150 fichts and most are 99-01. There is one that i like alot, it has a pair of 2000 Evinrude ficht's. I'm still a little leary of buying a boat with these engines. How many hours can I expect from these? Last edited by Arks and Sparks; 01-05-2006 at 05:33 PM.

01-05-2006, 05:56 PM	#10
Off The Hook I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: VA beach VA Posts: 1,106 Credits: 7,842.1 Occupation: Self employed...	Found it this is the link one sweettttttttttt rig for sure 50 plus mph... check It out...http://www.fountainpowerboats.com/bo.../23cc_over.asp This Is the Video pretty awesome....http://www.fountainpowerboats.com/bo...s/23cc_vid.MPG Last edited by Off The Hook; 01-05-2006 at 05:59 PM.

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01-04-2006, 10:33 PM	#2
O-SEA-D I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 2,903 Credits: 2,118.3 Boat: 2000 26 Hydra Sports Home Port: MHC, NC Occupation: Telecomm Technician, Freelance Mate	I love my HS. What year fichts are on the boat and what hp?

01-04-2006, 10:44 PM	#3
LuckyDrew Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cali, Puerto Vallarta Posts: 145 Credits: 1,481.7	Check out the Bluewater 2350, sweet CC

01-05-2006, 10:58 AM	#4
BTH284 I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Inshore Posts: 3,041 Credits: 3,431.7 Boat: 23 shortbus Home Port: Morehead City Occupation: Your guess is as good as mine	You can PM DAMIFINO and ask him as well. He has a 26 center HS with a pair of 225 FICHTS. He has been running them for a while now. I am sure that he could give you some additional feedback too if needed.

01-05-2006, 11:58 AM	#5
O-SEA-D I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 2,903 Credits: 2,118.3 Boat: 2000 26 Hydra Sports Home Port: MHC, NC Occupation: Telecomm Technician, Freelance Mate	I have the same setup as above. Its also for sale if your interested.

01-05-2006, 02:05 PM	#6
Major Woods I Need More Posts Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 9 Credits: 5,388.0	The pre 2002 motors had several problems ranging from soft lower unit gears to computer mapping problems. There are fixes for the pre 2002 motors that have proven to be effective. 2002 and later Ficht motors are solid with no major issues to date.

01-05-2006, 03:50 PM	#7
damifino Yep, your gonna need stitches Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: RALEIGH, NC Posts: 90 Credits: 1,502.0 Occupation: DENTAL SALES	I have a 26 HS vector with twin 225 fichts and I have had no problems! In 2000, there was a recall on the engines dealing with the fuel intake port, but other than that there have been no other factory recalls. The 1999 evenrudes on (not including e-techs), do require more amperage to crank than traditional omc two strokes, but this is also why they fire up so fast. I installed an additional battery on my boat for most of my electronics so I have dedicated batteries for each outboard!! I have no complaints, and fished my boat pretty hard!! One advantage of the evinrudes- They Get up and Go!!!!!!!!

01-05-2006, 05:54 PM	#9
Off The Hook I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: VA beach VA Posts: 1,106 Credits: 7,842.1 Occupation: Self employed...	Fountain has come out with a new 23cc but the boat has a 10 ft beam & Is supposed to have massive cockpit...I would like to rid eon that rig for sure....Im not sure what power but I think Its mercs....