Dolphin 775 DC to HT

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sisn
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Blev medlem: 16 dec 2020, 18:44

Dolphin 775 DC to HT

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Hi and greetings from rainy Helsinki. I’m thinking of buying a 1989 Fjord Dolphin 775 DC. I saw a picture of 775 HT and it looks like that the HT ”roof” is just attached to frame of normal DC model. So would it be possible to convert DC to HT just by finding roof and replacing ragtop with it? Does anyone have information about this?

I would also like to hear some user experiences of 775 DC. All ups and downs are appreciated, thank you!

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Makro
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Blev medlem: 22 jul 2018, 23:16
Ort: Hönö

Re: Dolphin 775 DC to HT

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Welcome to Fjord boat club! :D
Since it’s 30 years since these boats where in production i don’t think it’s possible to buy a new hard top so your options will be to build your own ht in glass fibre or maybe find someone who wants to swap with you, ht for soft top. :)
So if you want a ht-boat you better wait until you find one.
I think 775 ht is quite rare so you may consider a 900 ht which I think is more common on the market even if they don’t show up every day like the dc does, more or less :wink:

Fjord is a well build boat but the 775 owners here have to help you with the details since I only got a 900 dc :D

Good luck!
/Martin
Fjord 900 Dolphin -87 2xAD31
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sisn
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Blev medlem: 16 dec 2020, 18:44

Re: Dolphin 775 DC to HTcq

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Thanks Martin!

Well. It was just a thought. Let’s see if i find a decent 775 either HT or DC.

I do like 900, but i think that 775 is big enough for my use. And double engines, double trouble doesn’t exite me either😄
Makro
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Blev medlem: 22 jul 2018, 23:16
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Re: Dolphin 775 DC to HT

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Yes, the 775 have a nice size but you will quick get used to the 900 as well :lol:
But don’t you know that the 900 came with single engine?
I think the Penta AD41 was the only singel diesel option from start, but after the years have passed some V8 petrols and AD41 have been changed to Penta KAD42-300 series and D6 engines.
Try to find one of these if it’s an option for you?

Let us know when you find your boat! :D
Fjord 900 Dolphin -87 2xAD31
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sisn
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Re: Dolphin 775 DC to HT

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900+D6 would be nice, but i’m afraid little bit out of my price range😄
Makro
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Re: Dolphin 775 DC to HT

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Generally the 775 and 900 are well built but as always, pay attention to engine and outboard drive. One thing that’s come across my mind is the fuel, water and waste tanks, if they are made of aluminium they may leak and you shall calculate for new ones made of stainless steel sooner or later, at least the waste and fuel can of course cause unpleasant accidents.
The water tank is located under the table in the cabin, the waste tank under the midcabin and fuel tank under the ”mid hatch” in front of engine compartment, at least in the 900.
If 775 have the tanks in different locations, please correct me. :wink:
Our 1987 900 Dolphin still got the aluminium water tank but waste and fuel tank are replaced.
Fjord 900 Dolphin -87 2xAD31
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