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1976 Hydrostream Vector

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Re: 1976 Hydrostream Vector

Post: # 26524Post HSChadd »

Added some glass into the wings and tied into the 1708 I laid down the middle of the hull.
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Port side wet out
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Before wetting out (yes I know the last layer of transom tabbing is crooked it was a long day)
Before wetting out (yes I know the last layer of transom tabbing is crooked it was a long day)
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Re: 1976 Hydrostream Vector

Post: # 26525Post HSChadd »

After weeks of being lazy and grinding and repairing every little air bubble I had because I cant help myself, I finally started bedding in the new balsa, Used a square trowel and bonding compound from my local fiberglass supply. I used weights to hold it down and to keep it from sliding out of place.
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New core bedded in
New core bedded in
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Dry fitting the new core
Dry fitting the new core
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Dry fitting the new core
Dry fitting the new core
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Re: 1976 Hydrostream Vector

Post: # 26526Post HSChadd »

Pre coating the bottom of the balsa before bedding. I used laminating isothalic resin thinned 25%.
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Pre coating balsa before bedding
Pre coating balsa before bedding
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Re: 1976 Hydrostream Vector

Post: # 26528Post Hippie459MN »

Looking great!!!!
-Kevin
Project Vulture | Project Vector | Project Vamp | Project Vixen
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1977 HydroStream Vulture - Worlds longest ongoing project. :eek:
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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Re: 1976 Hydrostream Vector

Post: # 26530Post HSChadd »

Hole in bottom from being ran up on shore patched and 1708 extended further up.
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Re: 1976 Hydrostream Vector

Post: # 26531Post HSChadd »

Next section of core dry fitted, I Forgot to get a pic of it bedded in.
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Re: 1976 Hydrostream Vector

Post: # 26532Post HSChadd »

Got the piece of plywood in for the drain plug and started filling around core today. Forgot to grab pics will update tomorrow.
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Re: 1976 Hydrostream Vector

Post: # 26533Post HSChadd »

Got some more fillets done today. Had to call it quits early, hopefully will finish up tomorrow. I blended the ends of the lower core next to the pad into the chine where the floor sits. Originally they had the core laid over the top of the floor(must have been built on a friday afternoon), Needless to say I will not be doing that.
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Far away shot of drain plug wood
Far away shot of drain plug wood
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Core by edge of floor
Core by edge of floor
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Port side fillets done
Port side fillets done
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Re: 1976 Hydrostream Vector

Post: # 26535Post HSChadd »

Got core sealed up with 1708 and waxed gelcoat to cure everything off. Monday I will sand and add one final layer of 1.5oz csm to really seal things up followed by some gelcoat and the stringers.
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Re: 1976 Hydrostream Vector

Post: # 26536Post Hippie459MN »

Looking great! Summer is coming!
-Kevin
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The Vulture Wish List | Project CobraJet
1977 HydroStream Vulture - Worlds longest ongoing project. :eek:
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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