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hydrostream bicentenial
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Re: hydrostream bicentenial
The problem with not replaceing the stringers .First you probly have rot on the bottum of the stringers you cant see caused by the old rotten core second the wood has lifed in a harse enviroment it hole life and if it isnt rotten it probly has lost its strength or could be dry rotted plus you already have it exposed so why not fix it right so you dont have to open her up again and if it has been out in the rain all summer it well have water in it would be my bet your so close alittle more itchy scratchy and it well all be out
. In the long run it way worth replacing it all the right way stick with her and you well be rewarded in the end with a boat that wasnt made with a cookie cut a.k.a rinker bayliner crownline searay you get the picture. Grind on my young friend grind on if you need some insperation Judas Preist has a song called grinder you could jam while you grind

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Re: hydrostream bicentenial
Serious injury or death.ConFuseee wrote: what would be the result if i were to leave it as it is
The pad is where the core is most rotten, frequently, the balsa is missing entirely. The area where the hull is under the most stress, is from the transom to about 4 feet foward, about 30 inches wide.
transomstand
Original owner 1975 Ventura II SE
Original owner 1975 Ventura II SE
Re: hydrostream bicentenial
thanks alot for all of your help... today i layed my last layer of fiberglass on the back of the boat and am getting ready to get out and sand it... then time to start on the inside then stringers / floor i will post pics soon
1976 Viper Bicentenial
Currently Restoring..
Currently Restoring..
Re: hydrostream bicentenial
Well the transom is officially part of the boat and looks great. time to start the floor pics will be up soon
1976 Viper Bicentenial
Currently Restoring..
Currently Restoring..
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Re: hydrostream bicentenial
We want pictures! 
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-Kevin
Project Vulture | Project Vector | Project Vamp | Project Vixen
The Vulture Wish List | Project CobraJet
1977 HydroStream Vulture - Worlds longest ongoing project.
1982 Hydrostream Vector
1982 Hydrostream Vamp
1973 Hydrostream Vixen
1976 CobraJet Jet Boat - Outboard conversion project
1976 Pontoon - aka The Family Truckster
Project Vulture | Project Vector | Project Vamp | Project Vixen
The Vulture Wish List | Project CobraJet
1977 HydroStream Vulture - Worlds longest ongoing project.

1982 Hydrostream Vector
1982 Hydrostream Vamp
1973 Hydrostream Vixen
1976 CobraJet Jet Boat - Outboard conversion project
1976 Pontoon - aka The Family Truckster
Re: hydrostream bicentenial
Looking good
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82 Vandal Merc 85
76 Viper Merc 150
84 Valero
82 Vandal Merc 85
76 Viper Merc 150
84 Valero
Re: hydrostream bicentenial
thanks trying my hardest to float it by summer
1976 Viper Bicentenial
Currently Restoring..
Currently Restoring..
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