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prop for voodoo

Last post by idvette « Apr 03, 2014 11:06 am
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by sudburyvoodoo » Mar 16, 2014 1:58 pm

had 1979 70 hp mercury with a 18 inch chopper on my voodoo. I am puttin a 1974 70 hp johnson stinger on it the shaft is 13 spline like the merc put...

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Last post by idvette
Apr 03, 2014 11:06 am
New to hydrostreams

Last post by transomstand « Jan 23, 2014 9:24 pm
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by viper_James » Jan 21, 2014 10:32 pm
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Hi guys late in the past summer I purchased a hydrostream viper with a 150 merc on it. It has a bobs nosecone with dual low water pickups, and some...
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Last post by transomstand
Jan 23, 2014 9:24 pm
Battery up in Bow

Last post by nosboss « Dec 29, 2013 11:04 pm
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by damnskippy » Aug 05, 2013 7:14 pm

Hello, folks, I am in the process of setting up my semi restored 1980 Vector, 150 HP Merc V-6, external trim in stern, fuel tank in stern, I am...

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Dec 29, 2013 11:04 pm
1985 235hp evinrude crossflow add cowling trim button

Last post by mitchielpricer « Oct 19, 2013 7:53 am
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by mitchielpricer » Oct 15, 2013 2:09 pm

like to add waterproof trim switch to cowling to raise lower motor to put transome saver on by my self . cant remember which color wires up/down i do...

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Last post by mitchielpricer
Oct 19, 2013 7:53 am
Best "ride guide" replacement"

Last post by Blizz « Oct 09, 2013 7:32 pm
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by quinten » Oct 01, 2013 8:39 pm
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With the original gone, what is the best replacement you have found?
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Oct 09, 2013 7:32 pm
24 Raker on Viper

Last post by ShaDi « Sep 25, 2013 6:21 pm
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by ryansviper » Nov 06, 2011 9:35 pm
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Well I found a good used 24 Raker prop the previous owner said he only tried it a few times looks new in all pics wife doesn't know I bought it yet...
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Sep 25, 2013 6:21 pm
Typical Vector issues. Need help.

Last post by transomstand « Sep 23, 2013 4:46 pm
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by EricHuegele » Sep 10, 2013 2:22 pm

Hey guys,
I have a new to me 1979 Vector, 1994 Merc 150hp Black Max, 5.5 CMC Manual jackplate, 14 X 26 pitch through hub exhaust Laser II prop. Prop...

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Sep 23, 2013 4:46 pm
Laser 2 prop?

Last post by steve3340 « Aug 14, 2013 11:49 am
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by steve3340 » Aug 13, 2013 4:10 pm

Any thoughts on running a 26 p laser 2 prop? I have a vector with a 150 HP mariner 2 1/2 up on the transom. Right now I'm running a 24 p chopper that...

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Aug 14, 2013 11:49 am
Installed a Drag Foil

Last post by idvette « Aug 07, 2013 6:31 am
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by idvette » Aug 04, 2013 12:25 pm

Bolted on a polycarbonate drag foil this morning, can't wait to test it out!

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Aug 07, 2013 6:31 am
Chopper Props

Last post by YDOC462 « Jul 15, 2013 8:27 am
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by varmint1 » Jul 14, 2013 8:37 pm

What is the main advantage of having an offshore cut chopper? I have a 26 pitch OC drag prop and a 28 pitch regular chopper which one would give the...

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Jul 15, 2013 8:27 am
Let's talk gears

Last post by YDOC462 « Jul 05, 2013 1:25 pm
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by BQUICK » Jul 03, 2013 8:19 am

I have Vking with 150 ProV Yamaha now. I'm putting a 225+ Excel on, it has stock lower unit with 1.81 gears. I also have 1.86 with Bob's cone and low...

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Jul 05, 2013 1:25 pm
Teleflex dual adjustment??

Last post by CVX20 « May 31, 2013 5:54 pm
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by steve3340 » May 27, 2013 6:47 am

Well installed new dual cable system and was hoping to go for a run today but we had a ton of rain And river is to high. So as I'm going over and...

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May 31, 2013 5:54 pm
vector steering cable length

Last post by steve3340 « Apr 30, 2013 7:23 pm

by steve3340 » Apr 30, 2013 7:23 pm

age old question iy seems. i measure my existing cable which is long and i have a jack plate which adds 4 and cable measures 12'. if i use teleflex...

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Apr 30, 2013 7:23 pm
need new steering help?

Last post by transomstand « Apr 18, 2013 3:29 pm
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by 265mercman » Apr 15, 2013 5:53 pm

wanted to start a subject bout steering ive got dual no feedback rotary steering but was really tite at 85gps yesterday iam wanting get opions on...

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Last post by transomstand
Apr 18, 2013 3:29 pm
Suzuki Prop?

Last post by bhbestcustoms « Mar 21, 2013 10:29 pm

by bhbestcustoms » Mar 21, 2013 10:29 pm

Hello,

I own a 1974 Vector and I have the opertunity to purchasse a suzuki prop, the part number is 9105-00100-20p. It is 13X20 Pitch. I own a 2...

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Mar 21, 2013 10:29 pm
vector performance

Last post by QuarterHorse « Mar 07, 2013 12:18 am
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by YDOC462 » Feb 24, 2013 8:17 pm
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whats up guys. heres my setup: i was running a 27 srx even with pad. with 2 people in boat (side steer setup) i saw 87 mph gps....rpms 7300ish. boat...
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Mar 07, 2013 12:18 am
optimax 200

Last post by 265mercman « Mar 04, 2013 2:43 pm
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by Fat Tony » Mar 02, 2013 5:15 pm

Hi, i have a 2000 150 merc xr6 on my 72 viper with a 7 inch set back jack plate- now I have been told by many on here that it should have no more...

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Mar 04, 2013 2:43 pm
seastar hydraulic steering play

Last post by YDOC462 « Feb 09, 2013 6:13 pm
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by YDOC462 » Feb 05, 2013 12:06 am

i might have asked this before ................for those with teleflex seastar experience.......how much play should i have? i feel i have way to...

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Feb 09, 2013 6:13 pm
1987 VALERO YT SET UP

Last post by beavertonae-21 « Nov 07, 2012 2:57 pm
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by TexasValeroYt » Mar 04, 2012 10:51 pm
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I am new to your Forum and relatively new to the Hydrostreams as well. Not to performance boating though. I have owned this boat almost 3 years and...
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Nov 07, 2012 2:57 pm
Vision Steering

Last post by YDOC462 « Oct 30, 2012 12:00 pm
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by Andrew Vision » Oct 28, 2012 1:38 pm

Hello all you pros....looking at installing hydraulic steering in my vision....is there a best of the best or a top three?

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Last post by YDOC462
Oct 30, 2012 12:00 pm
bilge pump fitting

Last post by rocketman4u « Oct 02, 2012 5:18 pm
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by rocketman4u » Oct 01, 2012 7:30 pm

hello i have a 1984 vector but i noticed the boat doesn't have a hull fitting for the bilge pump.got a new bilge pump and hose cause boat didn't have...

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Last post by rocketman4u
Oct 02, 2012 5:18 pm
Noob Prop Question

Last post by beavertonae-21 « Sep 09, 2012 10:14 pm
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by idvette » Mar 23, 2012 5:57 pm
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I'm looking at my prop today, which just peeked out of the snow this week, and have a stupid question. Mine looks it's age. No dents or dings or...
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Last post by beavertonae-21
Sep 09, 2012 10:14 pm
merc 30 pitch choper

Last post by beavertonae-21 « Sep 05, 2012 3:45 pm
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by streamin_demon » Aug 25, 2012 7:32 am

1. Would this be a good prop for1984 valero v bottom johnson gt150. 2. Will this prop fit the gt150 jhonny 15 spline prop shaft. The prop is a 30...

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Last post by beavertonae-21
Sep 05, 2012 3:45 pm
what prop

Last post by silkeysak « Aug 28, 2012 5:35 pm
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by hydrostream280 » Dec 16, 2011 12:46 am
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i have a vector with a built 2. 4 200 merc and need to know what prop n type would b better for top end the motor has shaved heads vortec pistions...
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Last post by silkeysak
Aug 28, 2012 5:35 pm
seastar steering question?

Last post by RussF « Aug 20, 2012 3:52 am
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by YDOC462 » Aug 19, 2012 12:50 am

i just installed a teleflex seastar system and have a small concern. i read/watched a vid. in another thread where that person had some air left in...

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Aug 20, 2012 3:52 am

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