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Re: 1980 Hydrostream Vamp restoration

by kameix1 » May 07, 2024 4:36 pm

Block sanding the bottom now to get that nice and smooth before gelcoat. Ive got one side done, working on the other side right now then I will tackle the keel to get it nice and smooth.


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Re: 1980 Hydrostream Vamp restoration

by kameix1 » May 07, 2024 2:23 pm

Hippie459MN wrote: ↑May 04, 2024 11:20 am Are you going to spray gel or going with paint?
I am going with gelcoat. I want to do glitter on the topside, so gel is my best option.

Re: 1980 Hydrostream Vamp restoration

by Hippie459MN » May 04, 2024 11:20 am

Are you going to spray gel or going with paint?

Re: 1980 Hydrostream Vamp restoration

by kameix1 » May 03, 2024 8:30 am

Another round of primer and more sanding. She is looking better now with no real waves in the hull. Going to block out the bottom today and monday and then I need to clean the garage so I can gelcoat it.

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Re: 1980 Hydrostream Vamp restoration

by Hippie459MN » Apr 29, 2024 6:33 pm

Looking great! Really making some good progress! I wish all my projects went this fast. lol My lack of space right now is my huge issue. I would love to get going on my Vamp.

Re: 1980 Hydrostream Vamp restoration

by kameix1 » Apr 29, 2024 6:05 pm

Primer has been all put down, and is now being blocked out. Turns out this hull is very wavy, so Im going to have to put down another coat on the topside when I am done blocking it all. But the surface is going to be like glass when its done.

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Re: 1980 Hydrostream Vamp restoration

by kameix1 » Apr 27, 2024 12:39 pm

First coat of vinylester primer has been put down on the bottom of the hull, going to let it flash over and then put a second layer down. Going to let it cure overnight before I start block sanding the whole thing. Then tomorrow I am hoping to prime the top half so I can start blocking that early next week. I didnt prime the front area yet as thats where I am hanging the front end from, so once I put it back on the trailer I will pull the bow eye off and prime there.

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Re: 1980 Hydrostream Vamp restoration

by kameix1 » Apr 22, 2024 6:14 pm

Hippie459MN wrote: ↑Apr 21, 2024 7:41 pm Nice score! I ditched the Hot Foots (Got 3 of them for sale, and two Hot Foot adjustable slide plates) and went with the SeaStar Pro Pedal. Night and day difference, but they are about $100 more.

Link - https://www.dometic.com/en-us/outdoor/boat/marine-control/mechanical-controls/foot-throttle/dometic-pro-pedal-248206

I know a lot of people say put it on the left but I just cant do it. Its way to weird for me. The one in my vulture is on the right but I have a feeling the one for my kids Vixen might have to be a lefty just due to space. We'll see.

Boats coming along great though. Love the updates!
I like how that pedal has adjustment on where the cable exits, Im not a fan of how this cable will go right between my feet and then up to the float pods, but its how its got to be here.

Re: 1980 Hydrostream Vamp restoration

by Hippie459MN » Apr 21, 2024 7:41 pm

Nice score! I ditched the Hot Foots (Got 3 of them for sale, and two Hot Foot adjustable slide plates) and went with the SeaStar Pro Pedal. Night and day difference, but they are about $100 more.

Link - https://www.dometic.com/en-us/outdoor/boat/marine-control/mechanical-controls/foot-throttle/dometic-pro-pedal-248206

I know a lot of people say put it on the left but I just cant do it. Its way to weird for me. The one in my vulture is on the right but I have a feeling the one for my kids Vixen might have to be a lefty just due to space. We'll see.

Boats coming along great though. Love the updates!

Re: 1980 Hydrostream Vamp restoration

by kameix1 » Apr 20, 2024 11:21 pm

Looks like my best mounting option is left side. So I made a 3/8 marine ply base with threaded inserts to hold it down, going to bond the base to the hull then seal it up with resin. Routing the cable should be interesting, I might look into making a small channel under the carpet that brings it all the way to the back, otherwise I will just go under the drivers seat and then up over the float pods to the back.

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