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Re: fishing hydrostream???

by aaron78viper » Apr 03, 2013 10:53 am

Kleck wrote:Have you started anything on your Stream yet?

I ended up taking everything out so I could remove all the carpet and replace it. Haven't started on the rear bench seat project yet, but I gotta say I love how open it is without it. I'm going to put some swivel bases on the driver and passenger seats too and actually need to replace the wood base on both seats since they are a little water damaged. Should probably do a little upholstery work to them since some of the stitching has come loose. Couple of other small things need to be replaced or re-wired. My lights don't work I'll need them for night fishing. Maybe add some LED lights so they don't drain the battery as much.

Kind of turned into a bigger project, but the Stream needs it and will look much better when it's completed. Might even do a little body work to the engine hood and give it a unique look and repaint the entire engine so it's shinny like the rest of the boat.

I'll post some pics when I'm done. Hopefully before May 1st which is the Musky opener in Southern WI...
I have been workin on mine for a while now, i have a restoration thread on here. its titled new member with 78 viper. doing the core, stringers, transom, floor... basically everything. gonna be a little while before i can fish with it

Re: fishing hydrostream???

by Kleck » Apr 03, 2013 9:46 am

Have you started anything on your Stream yet?

I ended up taking everything out so I could remove all the carpet and replace it. Haven't started on the rear bench seat project yet, but I gotta say I love how open it is without it. I'm going to put some swivel bases on the driver and passenger seats too and actually need to replace the wood base on both seats since they are a little water damaged. Should probably do a little upholstery work to them since some of the stitching has come loose. Couple of other small things need to be replaced or re-wired. My lights don't work I'll need them for night fishing. Maybe add some LED lights so they don't drain the battery as much.

Kind of turned into a bigger project, but the Stream needs it and will look much better when it's completed. Might even do a little body work to the engine hood and give it a unique look and repaint the entire engine so it's shinny like the rest of the boat.

I'll post some pics when I'm done. Hopefully before May 1st which is the Musky opener in Southern WI...

Re: fishing hydrostream???

by aaron78viper » Feb 14, 2013 1:33 pm

i also thought about a adding two rear corner stands. i fish with my cousin most of the time so it would be best to have a spot in the rear for him or me depending on whos running the trolling motor. and like you it will be removeable.. because i also want to maintain the original stream underneath. glad to see someone with a similar interest on here. thanks for posting man!

Re: fishing hydrostream???

by Kleck » Feb 14, 2013 2:19 am

Higher platform, one level to stand on and have the trolling motor mounted to? I like that idea. Might have to think about doing something like that. Although I'd probably need to add a step since I have about a 12" drop to the deck with my platform now.

The 24V/55lb thrust trolling motor I use really moves my 'Stream well. If I hit the foot pedal at speed 5 from a stand still it will damn near knock me over if I don't support myself.

I'm going to add some rod holders along the port side. The nice long opening underneath, along the bottom, will fit my 9' telescopic Muskie rods pretty well. Also thinking about doing something different with the rear seat. Might modify how it's setup so I can take it out and have more open deck there. Nothing too crazy or permanent. I want to be able to keep my 'Stream like it was meant to be, and be able to go from one setup to the other as quick as possible. Really does make a nice fishing boat though.

Re: fishing hydrostream???

by aaron78viper » Feb 14, 2013 1:21 am

i like your setup in the bow there. great idea. you gave me an idea for my boat. not as simple but im gonna try to make a nice flat deck to stand on and mount the trolling motor to. but make it so i can remove it by releasing some type of anchors.. not sure how i will achieve it yet but its a thought..

Re: fishing hydrostream???

by Kleck » Feb 12, 2013 1:16 am

I use my Vassarrette for musky fishing. 24v/55 thrust Motorguide moves it pretty well too. Platform and trolling motor can be removed in a minute if I want to take others along for a ride.
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Re: fishing hydrostream???

by aaron78viper » Nov 30, 2012 1:43 am

ive looked and searched and looked some more.. i cannot find anything that will make more power easilyy with this motor.. if it runs like crap im gonna sell and look for a bigger newer motor. ill give anyone my taurus for a bigger running motor! mustangs are way easier to build haha maybe i need to talk to my grandpa and see what he says about it.. might be worth the convo

Re: fishing hydrostream???

by varmint1 » Nov 29, 2012 1:07 pm

When I had my v6 bored and parts cost over 800 and I did all the disassembly and reassembly

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Re: fishing hydrostream???

by varmint1 » Nov 29, 2012 1:05 pm

Is it a inline? I would have to say it would cost around 1200 to 1800 for a shop to do the work and all depends on what they find

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Re: fishing hydrostream???

by aaron78viper » Nov 29, 2012 12:59 pm

varmint1 wrote:The inlines were a blind bore block which means there is no head just a plate that covers the water ports, yes there is more to a 150 than a 115, the actual intake ports and exhaust ports in the cylinder are bigger on the 150 than the 115. Best thing is to find a bare 150 block or find a 2.0 or 2.4 liter v6 and put on it, they are easier to work on and modify

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there is a guy online thats offering an overheated 150. the entire thing for 250. if he is close i might grab it for a rebuild. if it is bad, what are my chances of finding parts to do a fresh bore cleanup and shave the head to make sure itss straight? how much would a rebuild cost at a shop?

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