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Hey guys I just picked up an 83 vector with a mercury 115 (and a black max 200 V6 that needs a little work) from a friend of mine. It’s in really good shape for what I paid. I’m from North shore Massachusetts and I need to find a place to run this thing come spring time. Anybody wanna let me in on some tips tricks and things to look out for since I’m new to motorboats in general let alone ones that go as fast as some of these things do?

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Welcome to the site Verb. Looking forward to seeing your find.

First thing you need to find out....as any Stream owner should...is what the condition of the core is.
Is it an original boat?
A recently rebuilt one, and if so, can the previous owner prove the core was replaced?

Core condition is the most important structural component in these boats. They were built fast and cheap. The last thing you'll want is pad delamination, especially at high speed. It can literally kill you.

Not to scare you though. But if you're thinking of hanging that 200 off the back, and if the boat is original, a complete rebuild your only safe option.

I'm in southern NH