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Brian Carhart, rest easy bud!

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by Hippie459MN » Jan 25, 2021 9:56 pm » in The Hydrostream Forums Lounge

Today we lost one of the great ones. Our good friend Brian Carhart (of Carhart Glass) passed away today. Brian was one of the greats and was...

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The man, the legend, Mr Howard Pipkorn (The Pip), has left the building...

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Its with a very heavy heart that we he have be informed that last night, just before midnight, our friend, the legend, and pioneer of the greatest...

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The Core... What is it, and where is it at?

Last post by AdamDK « Jun 29, 2020 8:02 pm
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by Hippie459MN » Oct 28, 2019 12:39 pm

This is a discussion topic for the The Core... What is it, and where is it at? article at the link posted below.

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Recore question

Last post by Hippie459MN « May 18, 2023 10:18 pm
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by Joker Jake » May 12, 2023 3:48 pm

I have the balsa bonded to the hull and have started glassing over it.
I am using the Isophathalic Fibreglass Resin (waterproof). My layup will be...

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Transom - Sea Cast

Last post by Hippie459MN « Feb 16, 2023 11:49 pm
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by sowenssw » Jan 30, 2023 8:21 am

In the past, I have replaced several transoms (non Hydrostream boats) with seagul SeaCast material and have had great luck with it. I'm doing my...

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Look what I found

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by Joker Jake » Dec 22, 2022 12:25 pm

I am replacing the core and stringers on my V-King. After the floor was out I noticed a shiny silver dot in the fibreglass. It was metal.
It was...

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1978 Vandal full restoration

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by Crawl » Feb 13, 2019 6:03 pm
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Ive been doing a full restoration a 1978 Vandal. I had absolutly no experience in boat fiberglass before i...
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Recore in Ontario

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by Joker Jake » Jul 22, 2022 1:16 pm

I am specifically wondering what is going on with Hydro Stream Boats Inc in Breckin.
Is this John Spaeth's outfit?
Is the business a going concern?...

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Starting a 85 and 87 Vegas XT Recore Side by Side

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by Kessonm15 » Apr 08, 2021 10:34 am

OK folks, looking for some insight- I just purchased a 85 Vegas XT a little over a week ago, my dad has a 87 Vegas XT that's been sitting waiting...

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Apr 15, 2021 11:07 am
Vking yt sponsors

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by slowjoe » Mar 30, 2021 7:36 pm

What is everyone doing to get all the foam out from the front of the sponsors and what is everyone doing to support all of the glass cut out that...

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Core Materials

Last post by W7NEE « Sep 13, 2020 9:48 am
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by W7NEE » Sep 05, 2020 10:44 am

I have found a local Marine Fiberglass repair, he has years of experience with multiple types of boats. He has re-cored many different brands. I am...

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Amount of gel coat to cover hull and deck of a valaro or v -king

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by coffeeguy » Jul 18, 2020 7:43 am

About what volume of gel coat will I need to re gel the hull and the deck of a valaro?
Thx

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Jul 22, 2020 4:24 pm
1988 Valero YT Gel coat help

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by Chief » Jul 06, 2020 12:22 pm

Hi everyone, I'm trying to find color matched gel coat for my 1988 Valero YT, but no luck at all. I tried Spectrum, girl there wanted me to chip a...

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Vector Re-core Material List

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by bhbestcustoms » Mar 28, 2020 2:27 pm
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First off I would like to begin with saying HELLO, it has been quite some time since I have been on the forum... For anyone wondering last update on...
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Interior floor paint over epoxy.

Last post by JDChase « Jul 26, 2019 8:09 pm
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by rjdubiel » Feb 17, 2019 10:28 am
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What would everyone suggest for paint over a new floor where I used epoxy?
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Jul 26, 2019 8:09 pm
Swap Vamp deck onto Ventura II

Last post by barbevin « Jul 14, 2019 11:35 pm
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by barbevin » Jul 10, 2019 9:04 pm

Broke the transom this weekend on my much loved 82 Hydrostream Vamp that I've owned since new. I'm in northwestern NJ, and would like to get the...

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Jul 14, 2019 11:35 pm
Looking for someone to recore in New England

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by 2manyoutboards » May 18, 2019 4:37 pm

Looking for a reputable person to recore 83 viper. I’m located in Massachusetts, but willing to drive.

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May 18, 2019 4:37 pm
260 cowl refurbish

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by rjdubiel » Mar 16, 2019 10:36 am
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Got a 260 style cowl and pan for a great price. It is a fiberglass cowl and pan. It's rough! But should clean up nice with minimal effort.
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Painting Hull

Last post by coffeeguy « Apr 19, 2019 5:55 am
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by coffeeguy » Apr 18, 2019 3:05 pm

I am close to the point of painting the hull and the top of the valero. The boat will not sit in the water for more then 24 hrs(if even). The...

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Layers of 1708 on transom

Last post by blacknsilvr « Feb 23, 2019 10:03 am
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by blacknsilvr » Feb 09, 2019 1:31 pm
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How many layers of 1708 is typically done on the inside of the transom? I have two layers on it now that both end way up in the wing. The ends are...
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Feb 23, 2019 10:03 am
1985 Valero Recore /transom/restore

Last post by Hippie459MN « Dec 04, 2018 3:55 pm
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by Knappy44CE » Jul 14, 2016 11:59 am

Just saved a 1985 Valero V bottom in some serious need of love. The boat has been butchered with layers of paint on the top half. The original floor...

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Dec 04, 2018 3:55 pm
Core bond...pre-made retail or mix your own?

Last post by alaskastreamin « Oct 30, 2018 12:14 am
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by AdamDK » Mar 10, 2018 9:03 pm
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What are your thoughts on core bond putty...retail premix stuff like ATC Core-Bond, or just mixing your own putty?
ATC...
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Oct 30, 2018 12:14 am
1987 Vegas XT

Last post by Surface Scratcher « Sep 11, 2018 11:27 pm
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by Jorgeinmiami » Sep 09, 2018 4:17 pm

IMG_0020.JPG Looking at a Vegas XT the the hull and top sides are in nice condition. The transom looks solid. My question is the interior. It has the...

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Sep 11, 2018 11:27 pm
Where to buy glass, resin, core, wood, etc?

Last post by AdamDK « Aug 17, 2018 4:53 pm
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by smoxy » Aug 09, 2018 10:41 am

Looking for some fellow Canadians to chime in here.
Where does a Canadian get supplies for restoration like glass, resin, core, marine wood?
Thanks.

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Aug 17, 2018 4:53 pm
clean up scratches on the hull

Last post by street « Jun 07, 2018 9:32 pm
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by street » May 21, 2018 8:04 pm

I repaired a few nicks and gouges in the hull. I sanded them out smooth with the paper that was in the kit. I now notice those areas and would like...

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Jun 07, 2018 9:32 pm
DIY Resin Trap for vacuum infusion/bagging.

Last post by nitro_rat « May 27, 2018 8:41 am
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by AdamDK » May 26, 2018 9:42 pm

When I'm ready to lay down my balsa core, I'm going to experiment with resin-infusing my core to see if it's viable. My vacuum pump is a 1/3rd HP...

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May 27, 2018 8:41 am
Transom exterior skin after transom removal

Last post by blacknsilvr « May 20, 2018 9:28 pm
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by blacknsilvr » May 14, 2018 6:27 pm

After I removed my rotten transom, and ground the old wood off of the skin, I’ve noticed it is kind of wavy and not straight. Is this something that...

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