HydroStream Power Tour 2016 and beyond

**Scream And Fly** · 08-04-2016, 07:01 PM

I did actually take the boat out of the garage a few days ago to check everything over. Still has a very strong odor of fiberglass resin inside since it was new (since it's been covered basically its entire existence). Injectors would surely need cleaning. I know I asked Tony Brucato about this years ago. At this point the injectors have been sitting so long it might be best to replace them. I have the original Brucato PCU that Tony gave me in 2005. It was never installed and it has sentimental value to me, being one of the first PCUs ever made. It's still new in the box. Tony has always been so awesome and I'm grateful.

The fuel pump will not turn on - could be frozen from old fuel. Engine cranks over fine, power trim is perfect - it has never bled down in all these years. My boat has a stern drive trim pump in it so it's pretty loud. My gauges are Rex Marine Auto Meter - remember those? That's what Bob Garone from Marine 2000 installed when I first rigged the boat in 2002. He's the person who took a hole saw to my undrilled dash and I knew he was extremely precise in his measurements. I do have a Livorsi GPS speedo installed though, which I did an article on years ago. It also has a Livorsi steering wheel with the Livorsi Wireless Trim system, which I also did an article on years ago. I liked that system a lot, except for the slight delay in actuating the trim, which made it less than ideal for very fast boats.

Oh, and that funny Official Test Boat thing on there. Yeah, I was a dork and in 2003 I had my friend make those decals. You know, Scream And Fly was fairly new back then and I kind of thought it looked cool.

I actually thought I would be using the boat regularly. Silly me.

Quick cell phone pic. The steering wheel is on the floor. It was removed because the first steering wheel had a problem with the wireless trim transmitter, and Livorsi replaced it. Livorsi also wanted to modify the location of the trim buttons too. That is without a doubt the nicest steering wheel ever. Livorsi makes exceptional gear.

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**oldschoolltv** · 08-04-2016, 08:01 PM

Greg that should be against the law, boat neglect, it needs water.

**nitro_rat** · 08-11-2016, 12:59 AM

Originally Posted by oldschoolltv

Greg that should be against the law, boat neglect, it needs water.

Mad respect for you guys that can keep stuff looking so pristine though!

**Laker** · 08-11-2016, 11:55 AM

Virus, No mention of the special area under the deck...
where the body will be placed when your buried?
We all know you have to be burred in that boat...

**D.ONEAL** · 08-12-2016, 09:35 AM

GREG
Put new injectors and a fuel pump in that boat. Then hook it on a trailer hitch and use it. I stored mine for a few years and can tell you that it's a lot more fun to use them. Bring it north I have heard you were invited and it a great time with some great people who love streams.

**Petey** · 08-13-2016, 08:20 PM

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Ready for some power tour action!

**FlowMaxx** · 08-13-2016, 08:26 PM

Very nice Nick! Gonna be epic.

**Hippie459MN** · 08-13-2016, 08:38 PM

Nick, I cant see them real well but what kind of seats are them in the viper? And any chance for a better picture of them? Boat looks amazing by the way.

**Petey** · 08-13-2016, 08:47 PM

Sorry I'm just uploading from my phone, they're custom seats that were made for the boat, kinda jet boat style

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**Petey** · 08-13-2016, 08:53 PM

If you need seats, check out Kendor marine. They have a lot of options especially for grey or white. I used one of their sets in my Ventura and they looked great. About $200 per seat ready to drop in and they do custom work.