by Hippie459MN » Feb 17, 2017 4:07 pm
I hate to say this but if its original, its rotten. Also, without pulling up the floor, there is no way to know for certain if it is rotten but these old streams were not built the greatest due to high demand for them so they were making em as fast as they could and in turn, quality control was not the greatest. Also, Howard didnt build them back then expecting them to still be around 20, 30, 40+ years later. My Vulture is 40 years old and not many 40 year old boats like these are around anymore. Of course mine has had everything replaced, core, transom, stringers, and floor. Should be good for another 40 years easy now that it has been done right.
Just another note, unless you have proof that the core is good or has been replaced, most hydrostream buyers will assume it needs to be replaced and sadly, that will effect the price of your boat. Good news is, the hull looks to be in great shape and would absolutely be worth replacing everything in it. Not trying to discourage you by any means but when it comes to Hydrostreams, its just the facts of life. Ron couldnt have said it any better.
I hate to say this but if its original, its rotten. Also, without pulling up the floor, there is no way to know for certain if it is rotten but these old streams were not built the greatest due to high demand for them so they were making em as fast as they could and in turn, quality control was not the greatest. Also, Howard didnt build them back then expecting them to still be around 20, 30, 40+ years later. My Vulture is 40 years old and not many 40 year old boats like these are around anymore. Of course mine has had everything replaced, core, transom, stringers, and floor. Should be good for another 40 years easy now that it has been done right.
Just another note, unless you have proof that the core is good or has been replaced, most hydrostream buyers will assume it needs to be replaced and sadly, that will effect the price of your boat. Good news is, the hull looks to be in great shape and would absolutely be worth replacing everything in it. Not trying to discourage you by any means but when it comes to Hydrostreams, its just the facts of life. Ron couldnt have said it any better.