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by XcellR8
Jun 14, 2020 7:46 am
Forum: General Hydrostream Discussion
Topic: Motor how much is too much weight for a motor.
Replies: 16
Views: 17711

Re: Motor how much is too much weight for a motor.

The issue is only with the weight of an outboard,not the horsepower,until you are talking about running past the hulls top speed capabilities,which most people will never reach driving their hydrostream.....on a properly set up hull that is..viking/vking were designed for 400 lb motor with very litt...
by XcellR8
Feb 26, 2014 5:29 pm
Forum: Props, Setup, and Rigging
Topic: Hydrostream AE21
Replies: 18
Views: 10544

Re: Hydrostream AE21

hey steve, I know this is an old post but im looking at buying a new prop for spring for my ae..I love the four blades and im liking the mazco re4, I see it worked well for you, my question is do you think my 3.3 vmax 225 can pull a 30 re4, or get the 28..do you think your excel could pull the 30 re...
by XcellR8
Feb 26, 2014 5:12 pm
Forum: Electronics, Audio Systems, and Wiring
Topic: New Gauges
Replies: 5
Views: 7662

Re: New Gauges

hey bud, I just replaced my ae 21s gauges, I got my gauges from my dealer, but a great online place is cp performance...I have a original omc trim gauge from the old Johnson gt200 I took off if you want it for free....I live in Ottawa
Matt
by XcellR8
Apr 27, 2013 8:54 am
Forum: Props, Setup, and Rigging
Topic: ae21 jackplate and setback
Replies: 9
Views: 8075

Re: ae21 jackplate and setback

glad to hear they share the same bolt pattern wasnt sure about that thanks skip...i will be picking up my new to me 225 hpdi vmax motor next weekend :D cant wait!...had ordered a detwiler jackplate from a site and got a phone call a couple days later saying they no longer carry them....but have grea...
by XcellR8
Apr 02, 2013 7:59 am
Forum: General Hydrostream Discussion
Topic: '90 Vassarette w/ XP150 - top speed?
Replies: 16
Views: 7852

Re: '90 Vassarette w/ XP150 - top speed?

yeah as idvette said check compression to see if motor is tired or not, then fix tach hard to get performance gains when you dont know what your revving...i would think you should run alot better with a 24 raker then aluminum 19....besides holeshot of course. my ol' gt 200 loved a 28 raker....but if...
by XcellR8
Mar 21, 2013 10:33 am
Forum: Restorations, WIP, Makeovers
Topic: Viper rebuild
Replies: 213
Views: 77208

Re: Viper rebuild

x2....wicked job on everything gonna be awesome when done :up:
by XcellR8
Mar 17, 2013 8:06 am
Forum: Interior Department
Topic: ae21 steering wheel
Replies: 2
Views: 6254

Re: ae21 steering wheel

thanks bud
by XcellR8
Mar 14, 2013 7:13 pm
Forum: Props, Setup, and Rigging
Topic: ae21 jackplate and setback
Replies: 9
Views: 8075

Re: ae21 jackplate and setback

true enough budd and while im putting new throttle cables on now i guess is the time to do it, heard some say 8 is perfect,but i guess it matters too how heavy the boat is....lightened..etc.....cant wait for summer.
by XcellR8
Mar 14, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: 89 ae 21
Replies: 8
Views: 5860

Re: 89 ae 21

thanks hippie for the welcome, you have a great site here and have been coming on here for a while before i finally joined for helpfull info and just gawk at everyone elses hydrostreams, been a hydrostream enthusiast my whole life since i can remember in my uncles ol' bruiser colored vector with 2.4...
by XcellR8
Mar 14, 2013 6:44 pm
Forum: Props, Setup, and Rigging
Topic: ae21 jackplate and setback
Replies: 9
Views: 8075

ae21 jackplate and setback

not exactly sure what to get here guys, im in the process of removing my ol' gt200 and putting on my new to me 225 vmax hpdi...the current jackplate i have on it now crapped out last fall on the middle setting and not sure why...when i press up or down it justs has like a free spinning sound coming ...