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Brian Carhart, rest easy bud!

Last post by Hippie459MN « Jan 29, 2021 9:17 pm
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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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by Hippie459MN » Dec 29, 2019 5:19 pm » in General Hydrostream Discussion

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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Welcome back!!! Whats new for 2019

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New viper member

Last post by Hippie459MN « Apr 18, 2025 7:14 pm
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by vagrant viper1 » Apr 17, 2025 11:16 pm

Hey I'm Scott new member from Florida. Long time boat freak with a passion of going fast. New Viper owner, my first Hydrostream. Hope to get some...

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Apr 18, 2025 7:14 pm
New member 1984 Valero V bottom

Last post by Hippie459MN « Jul 31, 2024 5:19 pm
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by tburns8623 » Jul 29, 2024 4:50 pm

New member, just bought a 1984 Valero V bottom, just starting to restore. Floor completely delaminated, transom soft, assuming stringers and core...

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Jul 31, 2024 5:19 pm
New member, just bought a Valero.

Last post by Hydrostream Bot « Nov 14, 2022 7:07 pm
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by Canjas » Nov 14, 2022 7:07 pm

Hello I'm Jason.
Just bought a 1986 Valero with a 2.4 race merc.
It's been sitting a good bit, bought it from a estate sale.

I know a little history...

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Nov 14, 2022 7:07 pm
New member (Ventura II) from Alaska

Last post by chuckEsleaze « Aug 28, 2022 6:22 pm
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by chuckEsleaze » Aug 10, 2022 4:59 pm

Hello,

I recently inherited a Ventura II from my late father and am looking to learn all I can about the boat. My immediate concern after reviewing...

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Aug 28, 2022 6:22 pm
WTB Hydrostream Vector

Last post by Hydrostream Bot « May 22, 2022 8:22 am
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by harrells1 » May 22, 2022 8:22 am

Looking to buy a Vector. not a project boat but one that has already been recored. With or without power.

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May 22, 2022 8:22 am
New member

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by harrells1 » May 22, 2022 8:09 am

Looking to buy a Vector, not a project boat but one that has already been recored. With or without power.

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New member in Minnesota

Last post by Hippie459MN « Mar 25, 2022 2:11 pm
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by MN VKing » Mar 09, 2022 11:42 pm

Nice to see you don't have to be on FB to join! Looking forward to getting together with some other Hydrostream owners in 2022.

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New Stream Owner - 1977 Vulture

Last post by Hippie459MN « Mar 10, 2022 10:00 pm
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by unearthed » Jan 17, 2022 10:47 pm

Hi Everyone,

Longtime lurker and glad to officially be an owner. I've had my eyes on a Hydrostream for a while and after looking at quite a few...

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Mar 10, 2022 10:00 pm
'76 Viper advice seeker

Last post by Hippie459MN « Nov 02, 2021 5:18 pm
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by Netko » Oct 29, 2021 8:00 pm

Hi everyone! I am a boat guy, recently picked up a 1976 hydrostream viper with solid floor and transom, it unfortunately has auto paint and cheap...

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Nov 02, 2021 5:18 pm
New to me Hydrostream owner

Last post by Hippie459MN « Oct 29, 2021 9:24 am
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by TonyC » Oct 15, 2021 7:56 pm

Hello, I just joined and would like to introduce myself. I recently purchased an 81' Vector. I have always loved the looks of the classic...

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Oct 29, 2021 9:24 am
First Stream

Last post by Hippie459MN « Oct 10, 2021 9:14 am
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by Viper89 » Oct 07, 2021 10:02 am

Been a ski, pleasure, speed boat owner for 40+ years. Have owned a couple Checkmates, currently have a 1991 Pulse 185 that is a time capsule, 100%...

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Oct 10, 2021 9:14 am
Looking for V-King yt

Last post by Hippie459MN « Jul 31, 2021 9:39 am
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by Railmaniacs » Jul 27, 2021 6:24 pm

Hello, I'm looking for a vking yt. I owned an 86 with 87 150 merc . New off lot . But sold due to me broke . Now I have 2001 sport nautique and just...

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Jul 31, 2021 9:39 am
78 vector newbie

Last post by Hippie459MN « Jul 05, 2021 5:14 pm
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by Bsullivan403 » Jul 04, 2021 12:37 am

Hello all,

I recently picked up a 87 hydrostream vector 17’. Currently deciding on what power to add and doing all the research I can so I’ll be...

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Jul 05, 2021 5:14 pm
Presentation

Last post by Hippie459MN « Jun 20, 2021 7:42 am
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by MAZO » Jun 17, 2021 5:39 am

Hello,
I speak french so i have to translate all sorry if you don't all understand. thank you for my accetance on the forum. i live in Africa and i...

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Jun 20, 2021 7:42 am
Rare 1976 hydrostream varmint

Last post by Hippie459MN « May 07, 2021 5:19 pm
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by MNvarmint » May 03, 2021 7:41 pm

Love it but need to get rid of some boats. Will give someone a great deal on this boat. Message if interested or want pictures. Boat is in great...

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Last post by Hippie459MN
May 07, 2021 5:19 pm
1992 CE Vaquero

Last post by idvette « Mar 01, 2021 6:53 pm
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by CanadianRed » Mar 01, 2021 1:25 pm

Just picked this thing up yesterday, she has a 1982 Johnson 90 v4 on the back, when I bought it I thought I was buying the most underpowered Valero...

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Last post by idvette
Mar 01, 2021 6:53 pm
1978 Vandal Ontario Canada

Last post by Crawl « Dec 04, 2020 8:41 am
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by Crawl » Feb 13, 2019 7:37 pm

I decided to pickup a Hydrostream as a midlife reward. Ive raced a few things, and currently Offroad rock racing.

I hope this boat is as thrilling...

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Dec 04, 2020 8:41 am
1987 Vantage XT fishing Hydro.

Last post by Hippie459MN « Nov 16, 2020 9:37 am
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by Mklock » Jul 08, 2020 5:28 pm

Hey guys, hows the water this year? So long story and I'll try to make it shorter.

I've owned this 87' Vantage for 3 years now powered by the...

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Last post by Hippie459MN
Nov 16, 2020 9:37 am
New to Hydrostreams, just bought 2 in one week.

Last post by msethsmile+ « Nov 10, 2020 11:57 am
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by 77Vector » Sep 16, 2020 11:46 am

Greetings, I am new to these boats. Pulled the trigger on a Vector and a Viper in the same week. Both are 1977 models. The Viper is a project, Vector...

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Nov 10, 2020 11:57 am
New Member

Last post by Hippie459MN « Jul 22, 2020 4:09 pm
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by HAWF » Jul 20, 2020 10:03 am

Just joined. I’m from Salem MA and hopefully get to hook up with some people to get some boating in. I have a Laser ModV that had to do some work on...

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Jul 22, 2020 4:09 pm
New streamer from Fla

Last post by Hippie459MN « Jul 11, 2020 6:25 am
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by Stone » Jul 10, 2020 9:22 pm

Hello all, Name is Stone and from Florida. New to the forum and being a Hydrostream owner. I've always loved them, just never had chance to own. Just...

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Jul 11, 2020 6:25 am
New guy here

Last post by Georgehammer « Jun 17, 2020 7:04 pm
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by Georgehammer » Jun 15, 2020 3:26 pm

Hey everybody new to the forum from Ontario still kinda new to hydrostreams as well I currently have a varmint and vking both needing floor and...

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Last post by Georgehammer
Jun 17, 2020 7:04 pm
New Member here, I have a '76 Spirit of 76

Last post by Hippie459MN « Jun 17, 2020 6:59 am
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by hydro76 » Jun 15, 2020 5:57 pm

I am new to this forum. I am from Troy, Michigan, and have owned a special edition 1976 Viper Bicentennial with Johnson 115 for the past 20 years....

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Jun 17, 2020 6:59 am
New to Site - introduction

Last post by deauboy « Dec 28, 2019 12:06 pm
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by deauboy » Mar 22, 2019 10:59 am

Hi, Jim here, new to this site.

This is a 1985 Vamp, Autumnmist color

I live in Milwaukee and often travel around the state with this rig. I have...

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Last post by deauboy
Dec 28, 2019 12:06 pm
New member I have a 91 Venus xt I’m from Ontario

Last post by idvette « Jul 11, 2019 10:03 pm
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by Ackk84 » Jul 11, 2019 8:28 pm
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Just joining up to see other Hydrostream, I’ve had 4 a vandal a viper a Valero xt and the Venus I have now. Looks like great site for networking for...
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