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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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1976 Viper Re-Core Question

Last post by Hippie459MN « Jan 30, 2023 12:07 pm
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by sowenssw » Jan 27, 2023 1:42 pm

I'm getting ready to start the re-core on my 1976 Viper. I debating removing the top cap vs leaving it. Has anyone did a re-core and left the top cap...

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‘89 HST rebuild ( Blown out bottom)

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by alaskastreamin » Nov 26, 2022 11:17 pm
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I picked up this 6/89 HST this summer for the value of the trailer. It was 3-1/2 hrs away so we ran over and picked it up.

It had hit a wake boat...
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83 hydrostream vector

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by BronsonC » Sep 04, 2021 7:27 am
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Well after wanting a hydrostream for a while i finally have one let the fun begin!! DEFD4C39-7BA0-4688-B4D6-DB1443A53AF4.jpeg...
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Project Hydrostream Vulture

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Well, I decided to make a whole new topic as the other one was getting very overwhelming with posts and clutter. I will date all of the posts to...
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1975 Vector rebuild

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by PCS9136 » Nov 26, 2022 11:52 pm

Hello,
I am new to the site, and I am in the process of restoring a 1975 Vector. I have seen several interesting builds outlined on this forum and...

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My 1974 Vector Restoration

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by bhbestcustoms » Jun 05, 2012 9:01 pm
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My Dad and I are going to start restoring my 1974 Vector as the floor seems quite soft in places. We are going to start removing the carpet that was...
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New to me 81 Vector

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by TonyC » Oct 23, 2021 10:42 pm

Hello. I posted on the introductions about a week ago about my new Vector. I was wanting to post a few pics of the boat and I have a question I was...

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1978 Viking resto-mod

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Seeing as this forum is the go to place for all things Hydrostream I figure I should post a build thread of what I'm doing to my Viking.

This boat...
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86 Vking YT makeover

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by quinten » Feb 02, 2014 10:39 am
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Finally starting a thread to document the progress of the Vking makeover. Pics to follow.
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1986 VKing YT project 99% DONE

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by BrutalVKing » Nov 25, 2016 5:56 pm

I decided I should get on here and document my 1986 Hydrostream VKing YT restoration since I have not put a definitive restoration document anywhere...

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New project- 89 Voyager

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Caprice and I decided to get a Voyager for the hanging at the beach outings.

We found this one in Bemidji, MN. Got it from the son of the original...
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1980 Viper Rebirth

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BUILD LOG SECTIONS:

Hull Deconstruction - Post #'s 1 through to #55.
Hull Reconstruction - Post #'s __ though to ___(soon)
Deck Deconstruction and...
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1977 Apricot Viper

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by 427man » Mar 19, 2017 11:30 pm
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It's time for me to show Kevin some support for all of his hard work on this excellent site. Everything I have posted so far has been on S&F and/or...
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Paint or Gel on bottom

Last post by Hippie459MN « Feb 09, 2020 4:33 pm
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by coffeeguy » Jan 26, 2020 10:40 am

Boat is a Valero and solid white.
I am trying to decide wither to paint the the underside or gel it. Can't get imron or similar paint in Canada. I...

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Feb 09, 2020 4:33 pm
1984 Vking

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by bottomofdaboot69 » Dec 14, 2019 6:20 pm

I dont think i posted any pictures of my vking since i painted it. I Love heavy flake so the only reasonable thing to do was to throw 2 pounds of...

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88 Vision Restore

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So I've been off the water for 2 summers now, blew a lower unit, found rotten wood, felt like I was too deep in repairs to salvage her, but couldn't...
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1978 Vking

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Some pics of the floor install
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1980 V-King restoration

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by Ascalpelli » May 16, 2019 12:40 am
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Hello- I am restoring a 1980 V-King. I am doing the mechanical stuff myself and having the hull done by a professional. I want to do the bruiser...
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My 1984 Venus new floor and ??Re-core & Transom??

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by hydrohellion » May 07, 2010 2:52 am
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Hi everyone, finally got up to the new boat to give it a good look and start taking rotten stuff out. Took it out for a test drive first :D Motor...
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Viper rebuild

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Cleared the shop to start the Viper rebuild...well, starting DSCF4191 (Copy).JPG DSCF4180 (Copy).JPG DSCF4178 (Copy).JPG DSCF4141 (Copy).JPG DSCF4133...
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Hydrostream "Blue Angel" Vking Resto

Last post by Hippie459MN « May 21, 2019 9:34 am
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Let Me Start By Saying...Many Late Days Ahead...My First Rebuild And I In Live In Highlands,Tx... So I Have Plenty Of Good And Bad Weather So Here We...
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May 21, 2019 9:34 am
83 V-King (Bruiser) Restoration

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Hi Everyone, I can't wait for spring to continue working on the V-King. I am starting this resto thread because I want feedback as I am building....
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85 Valero Pad

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by coffeeguy » Mar 07, 2019 6:43 am

85 Canadian Edition Valero. It has a small (3/8)concave shape to the pad. Is this factory or the result of the bad core?
If I am going to make it...

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79 Vulture Recore

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Hi, name is Bill. Bought my second Vulture just after Labor Day 09 in MN. Bought my first one new in 77. Sold in 94. I saw your threads when it was...
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84 Valero recore!

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by DavidB » Apr 28, 2018 4:37 pm

So here is how I got the boat and some of my current progress!

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