Hydrostream V-King Restoration thread by Gotboostedvr6

[gotboostedvr6]

This v-king came to me in need of a core rebuild,

The floor and stringers came out w/o any problem and the balsa core scraps out with a puddy knife
I was able to start the re core process thanks to my local craft store having a sh*t load of balsa core in stock. The new replacement stringers are almost cut perfict but some fine trimming will be needed before they are glassed in. This time the stringers will be connected to the transom like knees to hold the big v6 mota.... might mount the 235 on this one not sure...


Normally hydro streams have 2 stringers that run the length of the hull but im going to add 2 more on he sides of rear to add strength to the pad area.








Here is what i expect her to look like in the next month or so

[gotboostedvr6]

added a mota!!

[gotboostedvr6]

Cold weather sucks heres another pic

[Dhadley]

Ah, memories!! Been there, done that! Two things to keep in mind -- Bob's Machine (jackplate & nosecone low water pick up) and Mazco prop. 93 mph. No sweat.

[gotboostedvr6]

I have a 5.5" jackplate and a 27 pitch OMC srx chopper

[Dhadley]

Good start. Once Mazco reworks the 27 it'll be a good acceleration or drag prop. With stock reeds you'll get into their limit real quick with a 27. Really good to learn with if you've never had one of these before. Somehow I suspect you have though.

[gotboostedvr6]

A friend of mine has a viper w/ 2.4 200 i drive often so i have some seat time in a stream..

I started up the 235 today and it runs like a raped ape, the compression gauge reads 135+ on 5 cyl and 130 on the last... she looks like a keeper.

now if i could just finish the damn thing i could use it

[Dhadley]

Get goin! Stop wasting time! (Don't listen to me -- I have a Velero XT in the garage I gotta finish...............)

[gotboostedvr6]

Yeah yeah lol

[deejaycee_2000]

Please post pics when you are done, would love to see it .....

[Dhadley]

Ok, so we're not gonna have time to finish it. Somebody come buy it!

[Gammabusa]

Looks like a nice boat Dale, is it one of these on this site?

http://www.hydrostream.org/Specific%20Models/Models.htm

Have you tested it in some speed?

Ronny

[Dhadley]

I don't think it's on there but all the Valero YT's were about the same. This one happens to be a center steer set up.

I haven't had it in the water. Due to traveling and lack of time in general I haven't had time to finish the motor. We decided to sell it so the wife can use the garage again. The guy I bought it from said it ran in the mid 90's with a carb'd 200 Merc. The V-King's we used to run with 235's ran 93 so I'd have no reason to doubt it. I'd just like to move it on down the road.

[Gammabusa]

Okey, sounds like a fun boat, how big is it? lenght and beam?

Are you selling it with the trailer?

What is price?

tried to send private message but got a warning that your inbox is full.....

[Dhadley]

The Valero's are 18'. Something like 17' 10" I believe. Yes the trailer goes with it. It's a galvanized trailer. A guy offered 2500 and I accepted but he never showed so too bad for him. Try my regular email at dhadley50@aol.com.

[gotboostedvr6]

I've now lost interest in this project the core is completely removed you just have to reinstall..


id like to trade this for a fishing boat something like a skiff or a jon boat for my 25 hp tiller

Gotboostedeg@gmail.com or 609 577 8041 - dave

[gotboostedvr6]

any aluminum boats out there that want to go really fast? trades would be cool

[gotboostedvr6]

just bought a new one

[quebec#1]

Im looking at a 1979 v-king with a 200 merc. Is this boat only made for speed ? I like cruising around the lake but i love the shape of the boat.
Does the boat feel big ?

[gotboostedvr6]

it is not a crusing boat... not even close

[ajaxpowder]

I've now lost interest in this project the core is completely removed you just have to reinstall..


id like to trade this for a fishing boat something like a skiff or a jon boat for my 25 hp tiller

Gotboostedeg@gmail.com or 609 577 8041 - dave

i have a 16" lund rebal that had the consle pulled has a 40hp merc tiller and is capible of 45 mph