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restoring a Ventura II
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Re: restoring a Ventura II
Ok, i have the boat rigged. Hotfoot, controls, battery, fuel tank, steering and front seats are in. Everything works except for the trim gauge. For some reason I can't figure it out. I ran into problems with the fuel tank as well. After installing the fitting the tank is too tall to go all the way back like i designed it too. My own fault. The tank is mounted so I can make some test runs. I didn't even trim the fill tube hose down. I've run out of money so a new tank and the back seat have to wait. At least the boat runs and is drive-able. It still needs rigging tube, back seat, trim, stereo and some misc things. I will be heading to the river hear shortly for some shake down runs. Quarterhorse will be following with his vector and the gopro. Video and pics will be posted.
Here is the final look other than the buffing that needs finished. Last pic is of quarterhorse waiting to drive it!
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Here is the final look other than the buffing that needs finished. Last pic is of quarterhorse waiting to drive it!
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'76 ventura II
'87 200 evinrude xp
'79 baja 180ss
'87 200 evinrude xp
'79 baja 180ss
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Inspiring!! Many thanks for sharing your rebuild. Hoping to run with you and Quarterhorse one day.
Re: restoring a Ventura II
I love the seats, where did you find them at, and again, looks awesome!
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81 Varmint 2.5 Mag 3
82 Vandal Merc 85
76 Viper Merc 150
84 Valero
82 Vandal Merc 85
76 Viper Merc 150
84 Valero
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Varmint, I got the seats from veada.com and thanks, they do look pretty good in there. They were on sale for $169 when i purchased them.
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'76 ventura II
'87 200 evinrude xp
'79 baja 180ss
'87 200 evinrude xp
'79 baja 180ss
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The shake down run went OK. The boat is a little hard to drive with the prop shaft being 2'' under the pad. It wanted to torque steer real bad and bounce a lot. I have some learning to do, thats for sure. The compliments never stopped flying though. Even I can say the boat looked good. Lol. Its very *** heavy with the omc and 5'' plate. With me in it, the wings are either under the water or right at it.
Its hard to believe all the work finally paid off and i got to take it for a drive. I want to thank everyone's support along the way and now. lets keep the top side up and ejoy these old streams!
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Its hard to believe all the work finally paid off and i got to take it for a drive. I want to thank everyone's support along the way and now. lets keep the top side up and ejoy these old streams!
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'76 ventura II
'87 200 evinrude xp
'79 baja 180ss
'87 200 evinrude xp
'79 baja 180ss
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- Getting my feet wet
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Oh, before I end this build thread, i need to send oit a special thans to Quarterhorse for coming ober and helping me all those times. Having a friend help with the build is required. Some things can't be done by yourself. So, thanks for all the help buddy!
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'76 ventura II
'87 200 evinrude xp
'79 baja 180ss
'87 200 evinrude xp
'79 baja 180ss
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Looks killer man! Congrats!
Makes me cry a little cause mine is about half way done and being a single dad I have had just about every curve ball thrown at me trying to get mine finished.
Makes me cry a little cause mine is about half way done and being a single dad I have had just about every curve ball thrown at me trying to get mine finished.
-Kevin
Project Vulture | Project Vector | Project Vamp | Project Vixen
The Vulture Wish List | Project CobraJet
1977 HydroStream Vulture - Worlds longest ongoing project.
1982 Hydrostream Vector
1982 Hydrostream Vamp
1973 Hydrostream Vixen
1976 CobraJet Jet Boat - Outboard conversion project
1976 Pontoon - aka The Family Truckster
Project Vulture | Project Vector | Project Vamp | Project Vixen
The Vulture Wish List | Project CobraJet
1977 HydroStream Vulture - Worlds longest ongoing project.
1982 Hydrostream Vector
1982 Hydrostream Vamp
1973 Hydrostream Vixen
1976 CobraJet Jet Boat - Outboard conversion project
1976 Pontoon - aka The Family Truckster
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A little vid for you all
83 Hydrostream Vector - The Mistress - 2.5 EFI
77 Hydrostream Vamp - Twisted Family Truckster Project
77 Hydrostream Vamp - Twisted Family Truckster Project
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Looks great on the water
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81 Varmint 2.5 Mag 3
82 Vandal Merc 85
76 Viper Merc 150
84 Valero
82 Vandal Merc 85
76 Viper Merc 150
84 Valero
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