Hey everyone! New guy here. At 50 years old I finally have the boat that I have always wanted since I was a teenager at my buddy's cottage. Seeing a hydrostream flying down the lake was the coolest thing.
Here's a quick rundown of how I ended up with a boat I could be proud of....
After being a single father to two girls for many years, I decided to look for a cheap hydrostream to have fun with. I bought a used V-king with a 79 merc 115. Had some fun with it but the engine became frustrating. I sold my house and decided to buy a brand new 2017 evinrude 115 HO.
I called for insurance but couldn't get any because the serial number on the hull was painted over. Insurance broker told me I had no choice but to get another boat. As a fluke (while I was waiting for delivery of the new motor) I saw a Canadian Edition Vision hull sitting in a dry land marina without a motor on it. Called the marina the next day and made a deal to trade my V-king and some cash for the boat and picked it up the next weekend. Dropped it off and had my new motor installed.
Used the boat for last August and September. What a beautiful boat. Lots of fun. Boat was owned by a single person prior to me getting it. It was way under powered having a 70 hp on it. Was also kept on a lift in a boathouse. Was in great shape.
This year I ripped out the floor, reinforced the hull, replaced the stringers and put it all back together. I just finished it and haven't even had a chance to float it yet. Will happen over the next few days. I also added a manual jack plate and ordered a bigger prop.
Can't wait for the first ride this year. Will let you know how it goes. I will also try to post the progress of the overhaul when I have a chance.
See you soon,
GJ
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Welcome to the forum!
Looking forward to seeing what you've done to your new baby.
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Looking forward to seeing what you've done to your new baby.
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Hello and welcome.
Now...
Now...
-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
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Sorry, pictures entered from latest to oldest. I'm new at this.
Pictures with the interior replaced to come.
Let me know what you think.
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Pictures with the interior replaced to come.
Let me know what you think.
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Heck yeah! Looks awesome!
With that, what's with Apple products and all the pictures being posted upside down or sideways. LoL Seems to be an apple only issue and I don't know why.
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With that, what's with Apple products and all the pictures being posted upside down or sideways. LoL Seems to be an apple only issue and I don't know why.
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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
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