Tommy Bartlett

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http://www.tommybartlett.com/


You may remember the Tommy Bartlett ski shows of the past 60s held in Wisconsin Dells. I just purchased one of his original hydrodyne ski boats on a hydrodyne trailer. It was formerly powered by a couple of tower of powers with full duel instrumentation, tachs, speedos, water pres. etc. I am planning on restoring this "treasure" and in need of a couple of matched in line sixes (running condition only) Some of you who are familiar with the show may remember Gary Jermaine. Gary skii'd on the Tommy Bartlett show and was the previous owner of this "treasure". He currently resides in Dubuque Iowa. I would like to talk to some one familiar with the Hydrodyne boats of this era. The one I have is complete with a "tall" ski rope hook-up and a "guard" to keep the ski ropes clear of the engines. My question has to do with the bow weight--it sure seems heavy on the bow. Is a rig like this in very nice condition worth anything to anyone? Rod