Restored Hydrostream over 90mph
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2022
- 1978 Hydrostream Viking, bone stock 1998 Mercury 2.5L 225 ProMax, Quicksilver 30ET prop, 4" Atlas jack plate, running the prop shaft CL about 7/8" above the pad. There's a 50lbs Lead Wake bag in the port "wing" to help it run level over 90.
Out for a nice Monday afternoon in the dog days of summer. The green algae is coming in heavy in my lake this time of year. But I can still get out and make some good passes.
Check out my other videos to see the complete restoration!
Super nice boat! And will fly.... This boat is what everybody who wants a speed boat, is looking for.... A lot of work, and time, and money..... You could have one too..... But, it takes love, sweat and effort to be able to bring one of these beauty's back to life... And I'm starting to believe that a lot of people are going back to some of these classic boats for their project.... Very nice boat and super fast for what it is..
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Thank you! Many, many hours went into the restoration, but it was worth every minute!
@@TNels yessir, .... and it speaks for itself..... Very nice ride.....
I'm liking the lanyard reminder
I've noticed a few times in the past when I'm dealing with getting multiple cameras set up and running I'd sometimes forget it. No more!
Love the lanyard reminder. I need that sometimes.
Thanks! Can't be too safe with these things.
@@TNels great ride btw. My boat will “only” hit 68mph and that is a bit scary for me. I can’t imagine 90+. Stay safe.
@@rickc9672 anything over 60 on the water is a fast boat in my opinion. Other than correcting steering inputs this thing drives pretty well over 90, just have to watch the “up” trim.
Love it..... man I have been following your build for so long, it's nice to see how well it's getting dialed in. Love the trim switches too.
Thanks man! Getting closer to that 100mph goal.
Awesome rip, really well done with the boat man!
Thank you so much!
I see you got the hang of that thing! Looks great!
Yeah lots of seat time by now, its a blast!
Nice passes, looks like fun
Thanks! Its a blast!
Outstanding as usual, she's not running 90+ , she's flying 90+ ! !
Thats a great point! I think I may edit the title..
Wicked video man👌
Keep it up!
Thanks! I plan too!
Looking good!
Thanks bud!
Yeah. Nice. Boat. In. 2000. I. Rode. In. A. Hydro stream. It. Was. Scary. Fast. Be. Safe
Thank you! They’re fun!
Just added a sub. Your boat brings back memories my brother had a hydrostream and it was a blast it had a merc 300 with 3big carburetors stacks and some work done too it but I dont really know what it was 20 years ago it had a Jack plate too it was just a little scary lol I dont think there was a boat faster around it was a rocket he said it would run 115plus I know I see 100mph when I was in Italy couple times just didn't know how close we were to flipping over you really got to know how to drive a boat at those speeds. But yours looks way better I wish one day i could find one that looks as nice as yours. Hope to see more videos soon.
Thank you! I grew up with this exact boat, even as a kid I knew it was something special.
Black Maxx
Yep very good job on the boat im doing a 69 lowpro sidewinder
I see in the vids your service door is tied open do yourself a favor and shut door take hinge pins out drop them on floor wack them with a hammer real good bend them then reinstall then your door will be fixed too another good job done haha then no more strap on door blocking tool box
I should add ive been a carpenter 40 years my door kept swinging shut also but not after i bent hinge pins
Works on all interior doors that swing too
Again nice boat dude good job
Thanks!
Haha the door will stay open on its own, it's just that the wind always blows it shut, thus the strap.
That boat is rated for 175 outboard ,how did you get insurance? and what about lake patrol or d n r? I live in Wisconsin on the Wolf river been checked a few times for safety equipment and my factory boat rating sticker.
New to your channel.....
I see you have her dialed in since the last video.
I grew up on a lake in Michigan. Back in the 70s, we had a few Sleekcrafts and such even a flat boat drag boat with a 426 blown Hemi (that was insane)
But I to say I haven't seen anyone back in the day doing 90!
Wow, dude!
Thanks man!
Always something cool about a big block jet boat!
Yes, by the time this video was filmed I had gotten the hang of driving it and have nailed down the set up. Been a best of 94 with it so far. Trying to get it over 100. I also now have the new interior in it now too. I'll have a video of the interior going in soon.
I'll check it out.
What Merc are you running and fuel?
@@THX-vb8yz motor is a stock 1998 225 ProMax. I run 91 non ethanol mixed about 40:1.
@@TNels Beautiful....
Nice ride,driving, setup. Maybe vest & helmet? I went over in Seebold at 70.
Thanks! I have a vest on, I always wear a Lifeline when doing anything fast.
Hey Tony! What seastar pro helm do you have in this boat is it the 2.0 or 2.4 Thank you
I believe mine is the 2.0 if memory serves correct. I'll try and dig out the receipt and find out exactly.
Nice boat what engine are you running?
Thanks! It’s a 225 ProMax.
Why did you pick Hydrostream? Was it because that was what you wanted or just that was the one you found that needed restoration? I'll be looking for something in the next year and am wavering between Hydrostream and Glastron. Any suggestions?
I did this boat because this is the exact boat I grew up with. My father bought this one in 1980 and it’s been in the family since.
@@TNels Cool. I only recently discovered Hydrostream boats. They certainly look cool, fast, and a little (lot?) dangerous. I'll keep watching to see you hit 100MPH.
Maybe take a look at an Allison Grand Sport. Little bit longer 20' and much better build quality. I had and a Hydrostream in the 80's and an Allison in the 90's. Much stronger hull in the Allison, way way better build.
They're all good in their own different way.
If you're a clamp-on guy, the Carlson CVX 16 is good. The HydroStream models are super light, purposefully. You need to learn how to 'pilot' them. And the GrandSport you'll pay thru the nose IF you can find a willing seller. If you dig a hot rod sound the only of these brands would be a CVX 18 or 20 offering with V8 & an i/o.
Take your time, be prepared to spend...
Nice boat and runs brother, i have a Vking with a built 225 promax runnin a 28p drag..got it to 92 with more throttle to go, what wheel you running?
Thanks man ! This day and my best has been with a stock 30ET. I like an ET best on this rig. A 28 gets me to about 90-92, tried a 32 with less than ideal conditions and didn't get above 92, but I think that has a bit more in it.
@TNels Thanks for info man, look like she handles better also with the 30p, less chine walk! Ill be looking for 30Et
@@WaylonScully187 Happy to help, sorry I just saw this today. The ET has been the best for me, a SRX is second on my list. A built ProMax should turn a 30 just fine.
Engine sounds like it has a little more to give ya
There’s a bit left in it. It has a stock computer that I’ll swap out next season and see if I can find the last few mph.
Nice but is that all does? Go fast? What else can you do with it?
I burned more fuel this season pulling tubers and skiers behind it. There's some videos on my page pulling my 65yo father bare footing.
Man at one point it got pretty light in the front end just after the 7:19 😆 WOULD BE A SON OF GUN FLIPPING OVER AT 95 mph 🤣
Yeah I've certainly found the top of the trim range there. It's done that a few times now. It settles right back down with a blip of the throttle or just tapping down trim. I'm still learning this thing at its limits, so I have to find where that is.
What size tank and where did you locate the battery too
Battery is against the port stringer and transom. Tank is custom built and roughly 23 gal.
Isn't Hydraulic steering a god send? I resisted for far too long, when I broke down and spent the $$$ I was regretting not doing it sooner.
BTW, you handle that chine walkin' really well.
I'm running a Voyager XT with a 3.6L Johnnierude. Ever try a cleaver? It's the best for my rig. 32P. I have a 35P but haven't tried it yet. Trying to improve hole shot... I hope I can get mine as good as yours comes out.
Thanks man! Hydraulic steering rocks. Took me a while to get the hang of the walk, but I feel good with it now.
I’ve only tried a cleaver on this set up once. It ran really loose and I never got it topped out. It blew out and spun me so I put it on the shelf. I might try it agin one of these days.
I don’t have any sort of exhaust mods so it’s all coming out around the prop hub. I find I have to punch it out of the hole and spin up the motor, once it planes out I can back off.
It looks like you're living on the edge for sure. A gust of wind or a random wake and I fear for you. Don't get me wrong, I'm not hating on you. I'm sure it's crazy fun and a huge adrenaline rush. I just hope you take the proper precautions to lower the risk factor as low as possible.
Lifeline vest, lanyard kill switch, foot throttle. It looks like its right on the edge, but the current set up is very well planted and in control. I've ran it other ways and was no where near this solid.
@@TNels Good deal man. I love the build. I just don't want to see anyone hurt and I'm sure you don't want to be hurt. I'm happy you're taking precautions. May I suggest one thing? Have a friend on a boat or preferably a jet-ski watching over you just in case? You may already have that in place. I would just rather mention it than not.
@@JLewis1979 the videos from outside the boat were taken by my brother who was out the same day. If I hit the river by myself I let people know where I am and when I’m back on the trailer. I appreciate the concern.
Needs a 2.5 280 or a 2.5 300 Drag.
Just kidding.
I’d love to hang a 280 on it for a season, that would put me over my goal to break 100.
@@TNels 🤣🤣 go for the 300r
@@smileskindheart1085 that's a bit heavy for my rig, would be sweet though!
How much gas do you use up making these videos on your boat. Hahahahaha
I probably burned 6-8gal the day I took all this video.
She's a screaming