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core

Last post by Surface Scratcher « Jun 20, 2012 6:56 am
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by rocketman4u » Jun 19, 2012 11:57 pm

thanks for all your help fellas i found out the boat is a 1984 vector. i have a long square bilge box that goes down center of boat is that the core...

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Jun 20, 2012 6:56 am
vector paint problem

Last post by brianincc « May 08, 2012 9:12 pm
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by 265mercman » May 08, 2012 4:11 pm

ok so i started painting tnriverrat's vector and had it all sanded down then i when i started primering it the primer started to crack very bad all...

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May 08, 2012 9:12 pm
77 Viper getting a knew core

Last post by Rut311969 « Apr 21, 2012 9:16 pm
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by Rut311969 » Mar 10, 2012 8:03 pm
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Well guys I finaly layed my hands on a rotten core :lol: transom to :D but man does that stuff come out like dust and mush just found the soft spot...
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Apr 21, 2012 9:16 pm
Proud new owner 1979 Viper

Last post by varmint1 « Apr 16, 2012 6:54 am
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by 79ViperInProgress » Apr 01, 2012 12:34 am
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Just bought my first hydrostream, a 1979 Viper with no motor currently. Plans to find a nice Merc to hang on the back for it. Just pulled it home...
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Last post by varmint1
Apr 16, 2012 6:54 am
VULTURE recore

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Hi Guys, I am new to this site and it is a great place to learn anything Hydrostream. Hippie459mn, I had to laugh when I saw the pic. of your...
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Apr 13, 2012 4:23 pm
81 vector adventure

Last post by 77viper « Apr 12, 2012 9:59 pm
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by steve3340 » Mar 18, 2012 6:57 pm
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Well I started posting in fiberglass and material. Now I'm in deep so figured I would move to here. No work this weekend had my kids. That's how this...
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Apr 12, 2012 9:59 pm
Yet another core question...

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by TNRIVERRAT » Mar 19, 2012 7:51 pm
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Thi is under the float boxes that I removed. If you can tell from the pictures it looks like two layers. It's a core sandwich so to speak :D So my...
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Mar 20, 2012 8:38 pm
Core question??????

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by TNRIVERRAT » Mar 15, 2012 4:18 pm

Can someone please shed some light on me about why the core in the Vector goes all the way to the sides and that the core in the V-king go just...

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Mar 15, 2012 5:40 pm
1979 VIKING

Last post by YDOC462 « Mar 06, 2012 8:32 pm
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by varmint1 » Mar 03, 2012 2:33 pm
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My dad and me found this Vking sitting behind a tire shop,...
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Mar 06, 2012 8:32 pm
'82 Vandal Floor and Recore

Last post by alaskastreamin « Feb 27, 2012 6:56 pm
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Today I removed the transome and trying to finish removing the core. The transome was rotten to the bottom so it wasn't to hard to remove. I'm gunna...
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Last post by alaskastreamin
Feb 27, 2012 6:56 pm
Flat splashwell

Last post by YDOC462 « Feb 23, 2012 5:31 pm
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by TNRIVERRAT » Feb 23, 2012 3:34 pm

Anyone have any pictures of the process they used to take the splashwell and make it flat?????

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Feb 23, 2012 5:31 pm
1977 viper recore

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by 77viper » May 05, 2009 8:21 pm
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I started this this past winter but as the overtime and sidework mounts the hydrostream time is diminished
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Last post by 77viper
Jan 24, 2012 1:01 am
76 bicentenial restore

Last post by ConFuseee « Jan 18, 2012 9:37 am
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by ConFuseee » Apr 25, 2011 6:45 pm

heres a little update of what ive been up to... It's extremely HOT here it's nice when your in the water but sucks when ur restoring :P .. lucky to...

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Last post by ConFuseee
Jan 18, 2012 9:37 am
New Year Fireworks-- Viking resto started

Last post by HST4ME « Jan 05, 2012 1:05 am
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by silkeysak » Dec 31, 2011 3:16 pm
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Well, took the plunge today and opened up part of the deck. Some interesting things under there done by previous owners. Lots of CPVC foam that you...
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Jan 05, 2012 1:05 am
a wild hair thats going to make me itchy

Last post by 81vector « Nov 10, 2011 8:34 pm
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by 81vector » Nov 07, 2011 9:11 pm
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Well I have decided to restore my 81 vector!!!!!! Wish me luck! Here is what I am starting with I will take any and all info from the wise members...
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Nov 10, 2011 8:34 pm
78 Hydrostream vector restoration

Last post by VultureNo2 « Oct 24, 2011 5:32 pm
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by schillaz » Aug 26, 2011 9:13 am
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Well i picked up this vector sitting near the town i work in ND got it real cheap so i figured i might be able to restore it and
have some fun with...
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Oct 24, 2011 5:32 pm
Hydrostream Hustler Vpad with Chrysler 105hp Stacker Racer

Last post by Rut311969 « Oct 13, 2011 8:03 am
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by HustlerV » Sep 21, 2010 3:46 pm
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Just thought I would share some photos of my latest Hydrostream Hustler project.......This is the smallest Hydrostream Pipkorn built 11.6 feet. The...
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Last post by Rut311969
Oct 13, 2011 8:03 am
The Witchammer or Vector

Last post by Hippie459MN « Aug 12, 2011 3:08 pm
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by Rut311969 » Aug 08, 2011 3:07 pm

Well guys had some time and the Hammer is back in fine looking shape got floor and new coat of clear on her she anit perfect but she sure looks good...

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Aug 12, 2011 3:08 pm
85 voyager new purchase .

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Well guys I bought a 85 Voyager in Ok .I talked to guy on phone he told me its been out side for 2years should I assume core is probly bad ?. From...
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Last post by Rut311969
Aug 02, 2011 9:49 am
'76 VIPER (ONE THING LEADS TO ANOTHER)

Last post by redneckcustoms13 « Jul 27, 2011 2:20 pm
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by varmint1 » Jul 23, 2011 4:27 pm

I got up this morning got a cup of coffee went outside to enjoy a smoke and a cup of coffee, While I was sitting there i decided to pull the motor...

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Last post by redneckcustoms13
Jul 27, 2011 2:20 pm
80 Vector redux

Last post by redneckcustoms13 « Jul 27, 2011 2:10 pm
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by DARKWOLF » Jul 25, 2011 12:15 pm

As the proud new owner of a 1980 Vector, I have found that not everyone has the best luck on the water. I have found several 'repairs' :roll: in the...

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Last post by redneckcustoms13
Jul 27, 2011 2:10 pm
75 viper restroration

Last post by fla.viper « Jul 22, 2011 1:12 am
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by fla.viper » May 11, 2011 7:22 pm
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well i got most of the foam core out of the bow. still lots of finish sanding to do. i was a little dissipointed with what i found under the core....
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Last post by fla.viper
Jul 22, 2011 1:12 am
this sucks

Last post by ConFuseee « Jul 06, 2011 4:02 pm
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by ConFuseee » Jun 06, 2011 6:48 pm

Sanding in vero beach florida atleast 100 degree weather in that full suit. i didnt last to long.

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Last post by ConFuseee
Jul 06, 2011 4:02 pm
Steering System Question

Last post by VultureNo2 « Apr 22, 2011 6:09 pm
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by VultureNo2 » Apr 22, 2011 2:11 pm

I am looking at the NFB dual steering Teleflex setup. I am ready to purchase and need a new steering wheel also. I was wondering if anything else is...

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Last post by VultureNo2
Apr 22, 2011 6:09 pm
79 Vulture Restore

Last post by VultureNo2 « Apr 22, 2011 6:02 pm
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by VultureNo2 » Apr 21, 2011 6:30 pm

I've decided to start a new thread about putting the boat back together after the re-core. It started with carpet, then seats. Here is a picture of...

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Apr 22, 2011 6:02 pm

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