X-Stream Valero - What Happened To This Boat?

[Scream And Fly]

The 'sister' X-Stream to my boat. They were made together, but this one was relegated to the outside rack for a few years while mine sat in storage. I almost bought this, but got Jim Wheaton (JW) a deal on it so he bought this one and sold it.

These images were taken in February of 2000 (I believe) when Jim came to pick it up. It was veerrryyy cold that day.

I know he'll post more information, but I wonder where this is now.

http://i1.tinypic.com/no94l5.jpg

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http://i1.tinypic.com/no9746.jpg

http://i1.tinypic.com/no97aw.jpg

[JW]

Cold did not describe that day! It was FREEZING!! Greg hooked me up with this project Valero. Brand new never rigged, sat at Busters for years unloved and forgotten. I drove from Michigan to NY, met Greg at the dealership, and made the deal.

My plan was to rig it and use it, but before I got her done I ran out of interest and money. I sold the rigged boat to a man named John from Grand Rapids Michigan. He installed a brand new Merc 175 on it. It scared his wife, and he had too many toys, so he sold the motor and then the boat/trailer to someone else.

The million dollar question is, WHO HAS IT NOW?? Whatever happened to my project Valero?

[Scream And Fly]

I still remember how cold it was that day. I liked that boat a lot too - I should have purchaed it to make it a "part two" to my boat.

[JW]

You or I may end up with it again! ;)

[at100plus]

I remember JW picking that boat up like it was yesterday.

I want to know where my Valero is too! Mine was in the family for a long time.

[Scott Gilmore]

God whoever has it now , I hope they still don't have it lassoed to the trailer (partner) !!! Scott :confused:

[SCT]

What's with the ropes from the transom across the bow?

[pyro]

Probably cover supports, so rain doesn't sag the cover down.

[msethsmile]

In the transom view, what's with the drinkholder to the right? You can never have enough drinkholders and this one can be used from the water.

[chris_lacey]

That's not a drink holder, it's a rigging grommet. The control wires and cables come out of that hole.

[msethsmile]

Sometimes, you got to set your priorities.

[Scott Gilmore]

In the transom view, what's with the drinkholder to the right? You can never have enough drinkholders and this one can be used from the water.

NEVER ENOUGH, I'm thinking of having GPI cut 7 or 8 more holes on the inside (AND outside) of my new boat !!!! Scott :D :D :D

[JW]

The ropes were the beginning of the blue plastic shrink wrap I had them do before I left for the long drive back to Michigan. I should have let it rain/snow/sleet inside instead! The road grime got up under the cover and I spent HOURS rubbing the corners of the deck back out to get rid of the brown scratchs. Every time I see a bunch of new boats going down the road, I wonder how long it takes the dealer to fix the minute dirty scratchs the covers cause.

C'mon Michigan members, anyone know the whereabouts of this hull??

[Scream And Fly]

I remember you telling me about that. You drive that boat a long way to get it home. I really like the looks of the color scheme it has.

[150aintenuff]

The ropes were the beginning of the blue plastic shrink wrap I had them do before I left for the long drive back to Michigan. I should have let it rain/snow/sleet inside instead! The road grime got up under the cover and I spent HOURS rubbing the corners of the deck back out to get rid of the brown scratchs. Every time I see a bunch of new boats going down the road, I wonder how long it takes the dealer to fix the minute dirty scratchs the covers cause.

C'mon Michigan members, anyone know the whereabouts of this hull??


I spent a full day with a buffer buffing out a 33' crownline I took behind a desel pickup to orilia frlm oregon.. and it still wasnt done.... and it toook the owner an entire week of scrubbing to get the grime off the hull and cockpit.. and it was FULLY wrapped including under the bottom... they SUCK being shrinkwrapped.. but boy do they tow nice..

[150aintenuff]

I remember you telling me about that. You drive that boat a long way to get it home. I really like the looks of the color scheme it has.


you know greg.. there is a valero going to paint... soon.. whats it worth to have it come out like that..... j/k

[Hottrucks]

http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100527

I thought this was it but it a Vasserett But I got the colors right

[JW]

Somebody has to know where this is at! :confused:

[rossi]

Does anyone have pics of this Valero that were shown on the first page ? I know it a post from 06, so probably the reason their not showing up.

[JW]

Boat has been found and is keeping Jim Craddock happy in Minnesota. I'm pretty sure he's a member here.