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72 hydro stream viper
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Re: 72 hydro stream viper
Hi Russf I wish I knew that before I already bought it. I paid 5,500 complete. I dont think I got screwed.
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Re: 72 hydro stream viper
I sure hope you have a "GOOD" core PROPERLY installed or your GOOD DEAL will be a lesson.
Russ, that was in 2004. Richie Grays boat Tanner park, NY. Excerpts from S&F article:
Yes it was rich's boat, he was ok just banged up. John was a passenger at the time of the crash. John was rushed to the hospital with broken ribs and internal bleeding.
As I recall, the hull "exploded" at a speed of about 90. The consensus was a bad core, a crack developed in the pad, and hydraulic pressure blew it apart. One person was seriously injured, the other was ok.
This statement is a reality!! Hey, it's recored!!!!
"This is what happened AFTER it was recored. it was a bad core job. Richie asked me to do it, but I had to many projects going. Apparently, not enough resin on the glass prior to putting the Balsa down. The Balsa sucked all the resin out of the mat, and left it almost dry."
Not trying to push my Viper ( I may shrink wrap it and hang in the rafters)
This is the response you want to read when you consider buying a used HydroStream.
Check out this link: http://hydrostreamforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=1723 AND.....
http://www.screamandfly.com/showthread.php?247640-Fully-restored-Viper-4-sale&highlight=
DOCUMENTATION!!!! DOCUMENTATION!!!! DOCUMENTATION!!!!!
More importantly this one: http://www.screamandfly.com/showthread.php?199085-Yet-another-Viper-rebuild&highlight=yet+another+viper+rebuild
Russ, that was in 2004. Richie Grays boat Tanner park, NY. Excerpts from S&F article:
Yes it was rich's boat, he was ok just banged up. John was a passenger at the time of the crash. John was rushed to the hospital with broken ribs and internal bleeding.
As I recall, the hull "exploded" at a speed of about 90. The consensus was a bad core, a crack developed in the pad, and hydraulic pressure blew it apart. One person was seriously injured, the other was ok.
This statement is a reality!! Hey, it's recored!!!!
"This is what happened AFTER it was recored. it was a bad core job. Richie asked me to do it, but I had to many projects going. Apparently, not enough resin on the glass prior to putting the Balsa down. The Balsa sucked all the resin out of the mat, and left it almost dry."
Not trying to push my Viper ( I may shrink wrap it and hang in the rafters)
This is the response you want to read when you consider buying a used HydroStream.
Check out this link: http://hydrostreamforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=1723 AND.....
http://www.screamandfly.com/showthread.php?247640-Fully-restored-Viper-4-sale&highlight=
DOCUMENTATION!!!! DOCUMENTATION!!!! DOCUMENTATION!!!!!
More importantly this one: http://www.screamandfly.com/showthread.php?199085-Yet-another-Viper-rebuild&highlight=yet+another+viper+rebuild
Ron Pratt
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
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Re: 72 hydro stream viper
Well the boat was supposed to arrive today but it got delayed due to a bad wheel bearing. I hope I did not make a mistake buying this boat. I had a chance to buy another boat that was the same size but built for drag racing, but I liked the hydro streams lines and interior. I guess I will just wait and see. I will try to post a pic once it gets here. Who would I contact to have the core checked out? I live on Long Island. Thanks for all your advice...Chris
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Re: 72 hydro stream viper
I just sent Ronnie Holzmacher a PM for contact info. He had the fastest Viper out there. He has a fiberglass/ motor building shop on long island. He would be the one who knows those boats from end to end.
Ron Pratt
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
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Re: 72 hydro stream viper
Thank you Alaskastreamin, I await your friends response. The boat right now is some were between north carolina and ny. It will be at my shop tomorrow at 12 noon. By the way how fast is your friends boat and what year is it? Again thank you and all of Hydro Stream Forum for all your help.
Re: 72 hydro stream viper
Ron does Ronnie still have the Viper
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84 Valero
82 Vandal Merc 85
76 Viper Merc 150
84 Valero
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Re: 72 hydro stream viper
He has a viper but not "THE VIPER". Stuffed it and broke in half @ 100 mph!!!
Look at this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0sqKIjoUcw
Ronnie in in this video in his Viper. Awesome shots.
If you like the green viper video, you will LOVE this one.
TONY, Ronnies shop is called Big Power Racing
204 N Fehr Way Bayshore NY
Look at this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0sqKIjoUcw
Ronnie in in this video in his Viper. Awesome shots.
If you like the green viper video, you will LOVE this one.
TONY, Ronnies shop is called Big Power Racing
204 N Fehr Way Bayshore NY
Ron Pratt
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
Re: 72 hydro stream viper
I thought I seen a pic of a brown wrecked viper that looked like his, man that viper sure was fun to watch, sorry to hear that about it
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81 Varmint 2.5 Mag 3
82 Vandal Merc 85
76 Viper Merc 150
84 Valero
82 Vandal Merc 85
76 Viper Merc 150
84 Valero
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Re: 72 hydro stream viper
The pictured Viper was Rich's. Ronnies was also brown and in NY and not pictured.
Ron Pratt
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
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Re: 72 hydro stream viper
RONNIE just opened a new HOT ROD shop on the island,its called BPR....204NFehr...Bayshore ..NY
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