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Where is everyone?
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alaskastreamin
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Re: Where is everyone?
I made a rotisserie for the Virage and cut down the transom for a 15" motor. Took out the splash well and made a mold for the new design rear deck.
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Ron Pratt
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
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alaskastreamin
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Re: Where is everyone?
Last pict.
Should look like this when done:
Should look like this when done:
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Ron Pratt
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
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idvette
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Re: Where is everyone?
Very cool Ron! Just a question, why go through the trouble of cutting down the transom on something that easily handles a 20" motor? I could see an advantage on a smaller boat to lower the motor's cg, but why in this case?
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1988 Canadian Edition Vision Sold
1990 Hydrostream Virage Stage 3 Turbo
1990 Hydrostream Virage Stage 3 Turbo
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Hippie459MN
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Re: Where is everyone?
Wow Ron, cant wait to see the build of this. Looks great so far!
-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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alaskastreamin
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Re: Where is everyone?
I am running a 15" motor.
Alby Pine has the same setup with a standard height transom and has no reported problems.
Aaron Wacholz (Black boat pictured) wanted his cut down.
I decided to cut mine down because I liked the look of Aarons. Those extra lines in the back add a lot of strength and some "texture" to an otherwise flat rear deck.
Look at the rigging hoses in this pict. I think if you wanted to be able to trim up without jacking the motor up all the way, you would kink your cables...
Alby Pine has the same setup with a standard height transom and has no reported problems.
Aaron Wacholz (Black boat pictured) wanted his cut down.
I decided to cut mine down because I liked the look of Aarons. Those extra lines in the back add a lot of strength and some "texture" to an otherwise flat rear deck.
Look at the rigging hoses in this pict. I think if you wanted to be able to trim up without jacking the motor up all the way, you would kink your cables...
Ron Pratt
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
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idvette
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Re: Where is everyone?
Makes sense if you already have a 15" motor for sure. I get the strength reasoning too. I have yet to see one of these hulls in person. There's one in Ottawa I hope to see next year, these are my favourite 'streams.
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1988 Canadian Edition Vision Sold
1990 Hydrostream Virage Stage 3 Turbo
1990 Hydrostream Virage Stage 3 Turbo
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Hippie459MN
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Re: Where is everyone?
That boat of Aarons looks amazing! That flat black just has mean written all over it. Hope he leaves it that way.
-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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beavertonae-21
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Re: Where is everyone?
mine is away for winter too. I will post a thread on the work this winter when I get the shop heater installed.
Steve
Steve
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alaskastreamin
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Re: Where is everyone?
Kevin,...Aaron is leaving it that color.
I LOVE it!!!!!
My Virage is in our Washington shop so I only work on it when were down "in the states".
I have several projects in our Alaska shop. Right now I'm turning a free '97 Toyota 4 runner into a econo Artic truck.
Sculpting foam for a large hood scoop, moon visor, and massive fender flares. Also salvaged some 1/8" steel for an econo Road Rhino front bumper.
I LOVE it!!!!!
My Virage is in our Washington shop so I only work on it when were down "in the states".
I have several projects in our Alaska shop. Right now I'm turning a free '97 Toyota 4 runner into a econo Artic truck.
Sculpting foam for a large hood scoop, moon visor, and massive fender flares. Also salvaged some 1/8" steel for an econo Road Rhino front bumper.
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Ron Pratt
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
Re: Where is everyone?
Just checking in. I will start a thread on the viper revamp soon.
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Chet Olson
75 viper 2.4 200, 130 shot of NOS
91 vegas loaned out
79 vking project 2.5 280
Chet Olson
75 viper 2.4 200, 130 shot of NOS
91 vegas loaned out
79 vking project 2.5 280
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