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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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Hard to Steer at high speed

Last post by Joker Jake « Apr 25, 2025 9:23 pm

by Joker Jake » Apr 25, 2025 9:23 pm

Finally got my V-King going last year, but one issue.

At the current top speed I can hardly move the steering wheel. At lower speeds the wheel turns...

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89' Vegas V / 91' Yamaha ProV 200... Top speed set up, school me please

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by HydroVegas701 » Nov 24, 2023 12:39 pm

Hey guys, new to the forum & need schooling!

I just bought my first power boat, a beautiful 89' Vegas V with a 91' yamaha ProV 200. It was a blast...

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Dec 13, 2023 1:13 am
V king prop

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by billyho » Nov 16, 2023 6:22 am

What are you guys using for a prop on the v kings? Got a 175 EFI MERC. 6 inch set back no lwp

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Faster Prop for V-King

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by Joker Jake » Dec 06, 2022 10:33 pm
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Sometime in the past my V-King was repowered with a 200 Yami. The Yami was previously on a grew 186, not a race boat.
So the current prop is a high...
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Aug 31, 2023 12:26 pm
V-King Fuel Tank

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by Joker Jake » Dec 16, 2022 3:34 pm
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My V-King came with the fuel tank in the front.
There is evidence it was once in the back.
I suspect it was moved to the front when the the boat was...
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V-King Windshield

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by Joker Jake » Mar 16, 2023 3:26 pm

I am having difficulty separating the polycarbonate from the hoop.
It is tightly pinched.
Anyone know any tricks to get the hoop off the windscreen?

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18' Hooker/200 efi merc prop decision

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by evldoer » May 13, 2010 10:52 am

I need to find a prop for my combo, just bought a '99 200 efi merc that had a new power head put on in '05, compression is 125 in all holes, boat is...

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Yamaha Drag on V4 115

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by mdwillis11 » Jul 23, 2022 1:42 pm

Will a Yamaha Drag 14x22 propeller work good on a V4 115 horsepower,,,, Hydrostream Vector.

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Hydraulic vs manual jack plate

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by fla.viper » Mar 03, 2021 6:23 am

Need to replace my jack plate on the valero trying to decide whether to get a manual or hydraulic I know the less weight in the back of my virage the...

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Newbie Vegas V owner.

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by Ajandre » Mar 30, 2019 4:59 pm

Hey guys, just picked up my first Hydro stream, 1984 Vegas V
Transom has been replaced and floor was redone. As the boat sits it’s just the bare...

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1987 Hydrostream Voyager

Last post by HydroAng « Aug 04, 2020 9:59 pm
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by wheely » Oct 15, 2014 4:58 am
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thinking of putting a jack plate just wondering which setback would be the best putting a new 200 ETEC Ho thank you
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Aug 04, 2020 9:59 pm
87 Vegas XT engine suggestions

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by Jorgeinmiami » Sep 11, 2018 9:38 pm

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Looking for suggestions for something mild as to speed. In my younger days with checkmate's and action marine's, I had...

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Dec 24, 2019 8:21 pm
New carbon fiber drag plate for the viper

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by rjdubiel » May 09, 2019 7:48 am
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My buddy sent this to me for this summer races. I still need way faster trim but this will help get me a better holeshot.
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Aug 21, 2019 10:54 pm
82 voyager prop

Last post by Boatman383 « Jul 11, 2019 8:59 pm
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by Boatman383 » Jun 09, 2019 6:24 pm

Hey guys, Im new to the forum and I'm sure this question has been answered a 100 times but Im looking for some prop suggestions on my voyager. I am...

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Jul 11, 2019 8:59 pm
Swapping Sportmaster to coned torquemaster

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by alaskastreamin » Feb 13, 2019 12:43 pm

After talking with Ron Flood about my Virage / 280 not lifting like my older Virage / 260, he said it was my lower unit holding me back.
He was...

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Jul 08, 2019 11:29 am
Had dual ride guide on my ‘77 Viper

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by pcrussell50 » Feb 17, 2019 11:30 am

But the cables got so stiff it drove me crazy. And replacement cables were expensive and hard to find. So I bit the bullet, pulled all the Ride Guide...

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Feb 17, 2019 11:30 am
Vector setup for top speed

Last post by Hippie459MN « Dec 24, 2018 9:27 pm
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by rooster » Dec 15, 2018 4:18 pm

Just got a vector ready to make it go have a 200 merc with Lwp and 21/2 set back jacplte
what do I need ?
Props height etc !!!

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Dec 24, 2018 9:27 pm
Mercury active trim

Last post by bottomofdaboot69 « Jul 28, 2018 9:41 pm

by bottomofdaboot69 » Jul 28, 2018 9:41 pm

Do any of you guys on here know anything about this mercury active trim set up? seems like a good idea but may also be a little sketchy for as light...

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Jul 28, 2018 9:41 pm
Vision setup

Last post by idvette « Jul 25, 2018 6:43 am
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by idvette » May 19, 2012 4:04 pm
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Just had the boat out for a quick rip to make sure everything I've done is working. Replaced the stator, voltage regulators, added a 6 setback...
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Jul 25, 2018 6:43 am
Prop hub sizing

Last post by schillaz « May 29, 2018 10:01 pm
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by schillaz » May 17, 2018 10:43 pm

Hey fellas, Question.......I just scored a 79 Vking with a 150 merc black max. I was given 2 props with and the diameter of the outer hub on the prop...

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May 29, 2018 10:01 pm
79 Vector set up?'s

Last post by alaskastreamin « Apr 30, 2018 1:39 pm
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by BR GS455 STAGE1 » Apr 27, 2018 6:57 am

I've just finished a total restoration of my 79 Vector. Core/floor to the deck. I have a 2 1/2 manual jack plate & I'm running a 2010 Evinrude HO 150...

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Apr 30, 2018 1:39 pm
Merc to OMC cables question

Last post by nitro_rat « Apr 17, 2018 7:59 pm
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by Hippie459MN » Apr 16, 2018 9:22 pm

So, I just realized, my shifter and throttle cables that I have for my boat that came with it were set up for a Merc and wondering, can I make these...

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Apr 17, 2018 7:59 pm
Bobs nose cone

Last post by AndrewZ « Apr 09, 2018 10:04 pm
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by bottomofdaboot69 » Mar 28, 2018 5:51 pm

Im looking to see you guys opinion on whats the best epoxy/ metal to metal bond to use on a bobs cone for lower unit.

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Apr 09, 2018 10:04 pm
1989 vking yt

Last post by AdamDK « Apr 04, 2018 7:04 pm
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by David » Feb 02, 2018 1:05 am

I am new at this I am wondering if any body knows, can I run a 15 mid section with a 6 turbo jack plate on a 1989 hydrostream vking yt , wondering if...

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Apr 04, 2018 7:04 pm
89 vking yt

Last post by Hippie459MN « Mar 19, 2018 6:30 am
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by hydroghini » Mar 19, 2018 6:26 am

Just posting my setup for those interested.
89 vking yt
Blue white carbon interior
Right hand steering
2.4 uflex hydraulic steering helm
Marine...

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