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by jacklake2003
Sep 24, 2012 3:57 pm
Forum: General Hydrostream Discussion
Topic: Who is running a 4 stroke on their older hydrostreams
Replies: 5
Views: 3973

Re: Who is running a 4 stroke on their older hydrostreams

I have an old Merc 85 on a Viper. It's OK to get out on the water and play, and it'll do about 45, but it won't get on the "step" and dance like a Hydrostream should. I think a newer 115 2-stroke would be about the minimum. As for 4-stroke/2 stroke, I don't think a 4 is a good choice for a...
by jacklake2003
Sep 11, 2012 10:55 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Opinions please
Replies: 8
Views: 4344

Re: Opinions please

Batteries can drop fast if not used, especially if they're left connected. I've had good luck with cheap Harbor Freight trickle chargers. Also, you may want to check the battery voltage while the boat is running. 12-volts won't charge a battery.
by jacklake2003
Sep 10, 2012 9:37 am
Forum: General Hydrostream Discussion
Topic: New to boating.
Replies: 1
Views: 1962

Re: New to boating.

There should be a number stamped on the outside hub or the hub-end; something like "24P." That's your pitch, the theoretical forward direction in inches at one revolution. Keep looking, it's on there somewhere.
by jacklake2003
Aug 06, 2012 10:27 am
Forum: Restorations, WIP, Makeovers
Topic: Hydrostream Hustlers pics with Chrysler Stacker racers !!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 4340

Re: Hydrostream Hustlers pics with Chrysler Stacker racers !

Awesome! I didn't know Chrysler outboard could make anything that nice!
by jacklake2003
Aug 03, 2012 11:53 am
Forum: Non HS Boating Discussion
Topic: Short Shaft still available?
Replies: 10
Views: 13685

Re: Short Shaft still available?

Below is a link to the portables (15hp and less).

http://www.evinrude.com/en-US/Engines/portable_engines
by jacklake2003
Aug 01, 2012 8:31 pm
Forum: The Hydrostream Forums Lounge
Topic: bought a new boat...
Replies: 14
Views: 5764

Re: bought a new boat...

Wow, nice!
by jacklake2003
Aug 01, 2012 6:46 am
Forum: Non HS Boating Discussion
Topic: Short Shaft still available?
Replies: 10
Views: 13685

Re: Short Shaft still available?

Looks like their 4 strokes and they're small e-tecs come in 15"
by jacklake2003
Jul 26, 2012 10:57 am
Forum: General Hydrostream Discussion
Topic: Cleaning up my Cables!
Replies: 3
Views: 2559

Re: Cleaning up my Cables!

What lake are you on?

I have somewhat sucessfully straightend my windshield frame by using 2X4's and C-clamps.
by jacklake2003
Jul 26, 2012 6:26 am
Forum: General Hydrostream Discussion
Topic: I want one!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 3542

Re: I want one!!!

If you're going to have to redo/restore the boat anyway, you might as well get a cheaper one that doesn't "show" as well.
by jacklake2003
Jul 26, 2012 6:03 am
Forum: Restorations, WIP, Makeovers
Topic: let the fun begin
Replies: 323
Views: 39081

Re: let the fun begin

So how hard was it to drill through that pretty deck 2 more times, haha. Looks very nice!