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78 vking resto

Restoring your Hydrostream or just giving it a small makeover? What better place than to show off your project. Big or small.
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Re: 78 vking resto

Post: # 4807Post RussF »

the builder is not the same salesperson that had the MINX name but is the same builder (buy dircet for the builder,no dealer involved
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Re: 78 vking resto

Post: # 4858Post ScreaminVking78 »

yeah Russ i do ronnies decals. The cover does fit real good if you want a set of decals i can hook you up just let me know
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Re: 78 vking resto

Post: # 4883Post LSaupe »

Wanted to touch base with you on the iboats cover. Have you trailered with it yet? If so, how did it do? Looks like you have an engine cover? Did this come with it, or was it extra?

Bottom line, if you could do it again would you do it again or go custom?
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Re: 78 vking resto

Post: # 4885Post RussF »

LSaupe wrote:Wanted to touch base with you on the iboats cover. Have you trailered with it yet? If so, how did it do? Looks like you have an engine cover? Did this come with it, or was it extra?

Bottom line, if you could do it again would you do it again or go custom?
Thanks for asking that , that was my next questions
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Re: 78 vking resto

Post: # 4960Post ScreaminVking78 »

I have towed with it and it was fine. I do recommend you either install a bow or a pole support. Yes the cover covers the engine cowl that is how it came. i would do it again cover has a 5yr warranty as well. a custom cover costs almost triple the iboats one.
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Re: 78 vking resto

Post: # 4969Post LSaupe »

Could you comment on what happens near the engine and control/steering cables. Are there ways to route the cables through the cover, or does it lay over the top of everything?

Have you had your boat out yet?

Thanks again for your help here.
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Re: 78 vking resto

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it is all covered by the cover as it covers the cowl on the motor. No haven't had her out yet. Got some more to do on the engine then she will see the water, and with a little luck hopefully the triple digit mark.
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Re: 78 vking resto

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some new shots almost ready been very busy at both of my jobs but it has been moving along slowly

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Re: 78 vking resto

Post: # 5975Post Hippie459MN »

Looking good!

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its almost there

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