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by dan twiford
Jun 18, 2010 8:08 pm
Forum: Non HS Boating Discussion
Topic: advice on paint selection
Replies: 3
Views: 8979

Re: advice on paint selection

The best paint I have ever used is Interlux Interthane Plus High Perfomance two part polyuerthane. No worries leaving the boat in the water with this stuff. A very durable finish. My son and I built a class C racing runabout and used the paint on that project with great results. The paint is very us...
by dan twiford
May 31, 2010 3:13 pm
Forum: General Hydrostream Discussion
Topic: Memorial Day Weekend
Replies: 5
Views: 6918

Re: Memorial Day Weekend

Hey Bill, Had three awesome days out on the Vulture. Hope you got out too. Today, Memorial Day was the best, the water was glass when we dropper her in at 9 AM. Love it when we are the only boat on the river early in the AM. Can really get the boat wound out on the pad without the worry of those sud...
by dan twiford
May 16, 2010 11:09 am
Forum: General Hydrostream Discussion
Topic: Any one ever own a Hydrostream Vulture??
Replies: 19
Views: 18514

Re: Any one ever own a Hydrostream Vulture??

Want to see what a sundeck conversion looks like Russell ? look at the pics we have posted in our picture gallery...and eelrev, why would anyone want to cut out their deck??? sundecks are always on the rear of the boat between the rear seats and the splashwell...hope that gives you folks the info. y...
by dan twiford
May 13, 2010 9:04 pm
Forum: General Hydrostream Discussion
Topic: Any one ever own a Hydrostream Vulture??
Replies: 19
Views: 18514

Re: Any one ever own a Hydrostream Vulture??

Own a 1981 Vulture powered by a 225 Merc. Has a bracket with 12 inches of setback. The boat hauls the mail and runs very stable on the pad.Takes lots of HP a BIG prop and setback to get the Vulture to fly. Mine is converted to a sundeck rear with four bucket seats. It's the only one I have ever seen...
by dan twiford
May 13, 2010 6:07 pm
Forum: General Hydrostream Discussion
Topic: Driving "OFF" the pad...
Replies: 11
Views: 14709

Re: Driving "OFF" the pad...

WOW!!! That is one sweet picture...just uploaded it to print and frame. Love to see a stream aired out. BAD ***....
by dan twiford
Jan 11, 2010 7:55 pm
Forum: Hydrostream Hulls for sale
Topic: Nice Vandal/Vandalizer
Replies: 9
Views: 15064

Re: Nice Vandal/Vandalizer

Nice looking rig. Should sell even in winter no problem at that price. That clear coat sure looks good.
by dan twiford
Jan 05, 2010 9:12 pm
Forum: General Hydrostream Discussion
Topic: Hydraulic jack plate
Replies: 24
Views: 16643

Re: Hydraulic jack plate

Set up with that brand new never drilled Minx is pretty important. Alot of information about set ups can be found by reading the forums this site has to offer. From my experience with jack plates on that hull "V King"I would check into a Bob"s Machine 5 1/2" of set back with a bu...
by dan twiford
Nov 22, 2009 12:31 pm
Forum: Restorations, WIP, Makeovers
Topic: 79 Vulture Recore
Replies: 451
Views: 102791

Re: Another Hydrostream fanatic on board.

Hey Bill, I live in Norfolk Virginia, about a mile away from the largest Navy base in the country. I live on the Lafayette river. We run the boat on our river behind our house and on the Intra Coastal Waterway.. Like to run it out when the water is slick. Every time I take out the "BUS" pe...
by dan twiford
Nov 22, 2009 11:50 am
Forum: Restorations, WIP, Makeovers
Topic: 79 Vulture Recore
Replies: 451
Views: 102791

Re: Another Hydrostream fanatic on board.

Hi Bill, you will find alot of information on this site. I own a 81 Vulture with a 3.0 225 Merc. Mods to the motor include drilled exhaust and a Bob's nose cone with low water pickup. We are running a Mazco 14.5x26 round ear and a 12 inch setback. My boat runs in the mid 70's on the pad. I would thi...
by dan twiford
Nov 21, 2009 2:39 pm
Forum: General Hydrostream Discussion
Topic: Phoogle Map
Replies: 2
Views: 7597

Phoogle Map

WOW I live somewhere near Spain...??? Long way from Virginia....