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Brian Carhart, rest easy bud!

Last post by Hippie459MN « Jan 29, 2021 9:17 pm
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by Hippie459MN » Jan 25, 2021 9:56 pm » in The Hydrostream Forums Lounge

Today we lost one of the great ones. Our good friend Brian Carhart (of Carhart Glass) passed away today. Brian was one of the greats and was...

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The man, the legend, Mr Howard Pipkorn (The Pip), has left the building...

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by Hippie459MN » Dec 29, 2019 5:19 pm

Its with a very heavy heart that we he have be informed that last night, just before midnight, our friend, the legend, and pioneer of the greatest...

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Welcome back!!! Whats new for 2019

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What Hydrostream do you own? (Poll)

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The official 'What Hydrostream do you own' poll is up. Vote now and tell us what Hydrostream you own and see what the popular models are.

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What can happen when your Hydrostream has a rotten core

Last post by jacklake2003 « Dec 06, 2011 11:55 am
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by Hippie459MN » Nov 29, 2011 10:30 pm

Think that your core is dry or maybe you say, oh just one more year and then I will replace it or check it... Its a Hydrostream, If it has never been...

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well here we are

Last post by Hippie459MN « Jun 08, 2024 11:35 am
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by Mark_1 » Jun 01, 2024 11:18 am

Bought a boat that was supposed to be turn key. Well it wasn't, floor and stringers are rotten... Motor problems and more since buying it.
There is...

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What are these called

Last post by Hippie459MN « Apr 29, 2024 6:37 pm
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by Joker Jake » Apr 24, 2024 10:10 am

I assume they are for hydraulic steering hoses?
Steering hose hull fitting.JPG

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Apr 29, 2024 6:37 pm
Steering cable on Voyager

Last post by Hippie459MN « Aug 19, 2023 1:42 pm
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by Hydrostream25 » Aug 19, 2023 11:58 am

My dual steering cables on my '92 Voyager are stiff so its time to replace them. The numbers have disappeared from the cables but it appears they are...

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Aug 19, 2023 1:42 pm
Hydrostream VISA

Last post by pud1 « Aug 08, 2023 11:02 am
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by pud1 » Jul 24, 2023 12:07 pm

I just joined this forum and not sure how active it is. I used to own a 1979 Hydrostream Vector with 200 Evinrude, good for 79 mph. Currently own a...

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Aug 08, 2023 11:02 am
Need new HST cover

Last post by Hippie459MN « Jul 04, 2023 7:27 am
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by xtreme51 » Jun 26, 2023 9:32 pm

Anyone use one of the custom covers out there, or have one custom made? My custom cover is shot and looking for a replacement. Much easier to buy a...

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Jul 04, 2023 7:27 am
Current Options for New Build Hydrostreams

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by designguy27 » Jan 26, 2021 10:15 pm
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Greetings all...

I have just discovered the world of Hydrostreams today, to my delight! However, despite some deep dives on Google, and even around...
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Vegas xt

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by blowitup » May 28, 2022 10:58 pm

Who built Vegas xt in 1998-99? Were they built good any idea on how many?

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May 28, 2022 10:58 pm
vandal core cost.

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by ajames_90 » Oct 04, 2021 6:38 pm

How much would it cost me in supplies to recore my 78 vandal, i also have no woodworking tools. And my garage is 11ft by 17ft. Could i do this in a...

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Nov 22, 2021 5:08 pm
Color/flake recipe?

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by Pierce » Sep 16, 2021 5:09 pm

Have been searching still coming up blank unfortunately. Newb here, looking to restore a 76 Viper, wondering if there was a recipe for Apricot a man...

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Sep 22, 2021 8:27 pm
VIPER Help

Last post by AdamDK « Jun 23, 2021 6:49 pm
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by W7NEE » Apr 04, 2021 8:28 am

I am writing this for a friend that has acquired a Viper this past year. Any suggestions would be welcome!
We have taken the Viper out for its first...

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Jun 23, 2021 6:49 pm
Puget Sound Viper

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by Wgp » Aug 15, 2015 9:47 am
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Just purchased an 89 Viper. Drilled sample in core and found it wet as suspected on purchase. I on preparing for a complete recore this winter. After...
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Mar 31, 2021 10:06 pm
Just bought another one

Last post by Hippie459MN « Mar 02, 2021 6:08 pm
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by fla.viper » Mar 02, 2021 4:22 pm

Haven't been on since I sold the virage but the hydrostream bug bite me again got a valero yt with a 175 black max bought it from a 1 owner who's dad...

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Mar 02, 2021 6:08 pm
Help me identify this maybe hydrostream!

Last post by Hippie459MN « Jan 09, 2021 9:21 am
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by jarrodcov » Dec 17, 2020 11:41 am

Hey all, I am new here and to fast boats in general. Trying to figure out exactly what boat I have. Looks to be just like a Hydrostream Vector...

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Jan 09, 2021 9:21 am
Open bow viper?

Last post by Hippie459MN « Dec 03, 2020 8:36 pm
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by thelittledoos » Sep 12, 2020 10:42 am

I’m a long time Hydrostream fan and I used to own a 1978 Viper. I still follow post and look at them a lot hoping to have another at some point. I...

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Dec 03, 2020 8:36 pm
Newbie needs advice.

Last post by msethsmile+ « Dec 02, 2020 5:44 pm
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by Kuzer » Sep 29, 2020 4:14 pm
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Hello everyone! I'm a newbie and just purchased a 1989 Vulture XT from Aaron Wachholz. It has a built 225 Yamaha by Eco-tech putting out 340 HP. I...
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Dec 02, 2020 5:44 pm
UPD windshield

Last post by Kuzer « Oct 08, 2020 5:39 pm
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by Kuzer » Oct 01, 2020 8:40 am

Will the windshield UPD plastics selling fit a 1989 Vulture XT? I realize the windshield will fit 5 different models but they didn't list the...

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Oct 08, 2020 5:39 pm
Motor how much is too much weight for a motor.

Last post by XcellR8 « Jun 14, 2020 7:46 am
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by Bob Roseville MN » Feb 05, 2017 10:49 pm
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Ive seen it done before, we the few of us have done it. Over 225hp
But this time i want to go all out.
Who has pushed it to the breaking point?
How...
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Jun 14, 2020 7:46 am
Hydrostream Venom...or not

Last post by JDChase « Sep 16, 2019 9:18 pm
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by JDChase » Sep 14, 2019 10:21 pm

Why cant I find any info about the Venom. I have found some discussions about racing them but they got out in left field about drivers and so on. I...

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Sep 16, 2019 9:18 pm
New capacity plate

Last post by tnelson77 « Aug 20, 2019 5:45 pm
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by alaskastreamin » Aug 14, 2019 12:33 pm

When I put my Virage together, Aaron Douglas Wachholz was able to get a Virage capacity plate from Howard Pipcorn. The serial number didn't match but...

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Last post by tnelson77
Aug 20, 2019 5:45 pm
Has anyone seen this peeling?

Last post by Hippie459MN « Jul 05, 2019 7:21 am
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by UncleBoatMan » Jul 03, 2019 9:03 pm

1983 Voyager that has been in storage for the last 3 years. There is significant peeling in what looks like a clear coat over the gelcoat. Is this...

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Jul 05, 2019 7:21 am
1990 Voyager windshield trim???

Last post by tnelson77 « May 19, 2019 2:10 pm
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by Hotboat » Apr 23, 2019 2:56 pm

Does anyone know where I can get the rubber trim that covers the screws that holds the windshield to the upper hull? ..it's just under 3/4 inch wide....

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May 19, 2019 2:10 pm
A big thank you

Last post by Hippie459MN « Apr 15, 2019 6:04 pm
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by Virage-crazy » Apr 12, 2019 5:18 pm

I just wanna thank Howard and the whole hydrostream team!! I have a 89 virage and as I was getting it ready for the season I cant believe how...

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Apr 15, 2019 6:04 pm
Boat cradle

Last post by Hippie459MN « Mar 17, 2019 7:47 pm
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by bottomofdaboot69 » Mar 14, 2019 5:13 pm

Anyone on here has any pictures of a cradle made to set your boat on when flipping it over?

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Mar 17, 2019 7:47 pm
Virage question

Last post by Virage-crazy « Mar 11, 2019 9:59 am
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by Virage-crazy » Mar 08, 2019 2:09 pm

I recently purchased another virage, from what I can research this thing has been all over the east coast and now back on long island.. it's in need...

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Mar 11, 2019 9:59 am
Vector Comp

Last post by Hippie459MN « Dec 24, 2018 9:30 pm
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by bottomofdaboot69 » Dec 21, 2018 6:30 pm

Just picked up this comp vector for dirt cheap. God knows i dont need another project but i hate seeing these boats go to waste. The hulls actually...

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Dec 24, 2018 9:30 pm

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