Thanks everyone for your advise and pictures. Looks like I'll be learning more than I thought. Since I truly am a rookie, I'll have plenty of questions. I saw the links to the the fiberglass products link in Michigan. Is there something closer to me in South East Wisconsin that sells similar stuff? ...

Finally got a chance to post a picture of the stringers. So many questions and so little knowledge. I did read the threads about re-core and have a few questions. What happens if the core fails? On the Vulture, is the core only in the middle under the stringers or is it on both sides of the stringer...

Thanks Dan. Love to see you pics. Can't wait to get her on the water. Winter will go fast with all the work I have ahead of me. I currently have the floor out and am trying to decide on whether to do the core and stringers. Transom seems real solid. A you in MN also? When I get time I will post a pi...

CCRick - like the yellow but the original was the black flake with the red in it. Wish it was original. getting used to the yellow though. Nice pick of the viking.

Kenosha Wisconsin Area. Spend all quality time in Minocqua Wisconsin. I skied shows and tournaments back in 70's and early 80's. Now mr teenage boys are in the show. Need a faster footin boat then the ski Nautique. just like the old days. Love to hook up next summer if you have a group getting toget...

1998 Black Max 150 Merc. We are big barefooters. Like to go 55+. Will I get there with that motor? I used to have a Vulture with a 1976 200 Evinrude but listened to the wife in 94 and sold it to a friend who promised to sell it back to me if he got rid of it. Last I heard from him it was gone.

Hi, name is Bill. Bought my second Vulture just after Labor Day 09 in MN. Bought my first one new in 77. Sold in 94. I saw your threads when it was listed. Got it home and have the floor out of it. Stringers were waterlogged a bit but still seem strong now that they have dried. It appears that someo...