What did I buy?

[slip&sliden 240]

Well, I bought my first boat. Title says 76 pepkins, I havent found anything about pepkins on the internet. Anybody have any info? Im trying to learn as much as I can. Pulled the non running johnson and put on a 135 evinrude with a 13x19 prop. It is quick but its not as fast as I would like. Im used to a 400hp 2300lb drift car. Can I hop up the johnson while rebuilding it? Sorry for the newb questions Im just trying to gain as much knowledge as I can asap.

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/8480/maidenvoyage81208005zp8.jpg

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Thank You

[Maple Leaf]

LOL, Thats a Hydrostream Vector!!!:thumbsup: Cool Paint job too:)

[Streamin101]

Looks to be a Hydrostream Vector, are you sure it is the original title for that boat? in some states boats do not have titles. Post the hull ID number, and take that damn trolling motor off the transom!!!!:nonod::smiletest:

[slowverado]

ditch the troling motor and throw a 2.5L on that bitch and let'er eat...

[USEDPARTS]

Looks to be a Hydrostream Vector, are you sure it is the original title for that boat? in some states boats do not have titles. Post the hull ID number, and take that damn trolling motor off the transom!!!!:nonod::smiletest:
Now thats funny:p:p:p LMAO

[RB in NM]

Nice lookin' stream bud ! COngrats... Looks like ya got that gurl with the bumpers trained well, protectin' that paint job an all.....:thumbsup:

RB

[slip&sliden 240]

Trolling motor is gone, thats how I bought it. Least I have a place to start for info now thanks.

Also I think I might have my hands full with it now. I found out why it was repainted and why there is drops of fiberglass resin on the trailer. The hull was damaged and someone did a shoty job of repairing it. Its cracked and took on a good amount of water on its 3rd trip out. Ill post pics when I get it back from getting and estimate.

[Maple Leaf]

Trolling motor is gone, thats how I bought it. Least I have a place to start for info now thanks.

Also I think I might have my hands full with it now. I found out why it was repainted and why there is drops of fiberglass resin on the trailer. The hull was damaged and someone did a shoty job of repairing it. Its cracked and took on a good amount of water on its 3rd trip out. Ill post pics when I get it back from getting and estimate.

Sounds like it has a rotten core. Time for some work!:reddevil:

[RB in NM]

You've come to a friggin' Streamheads heaven here at S&F ! There's a bunch of stream owners here that all full of information az well az a sum other stuff two.........:cheers:
They'll be more than accomadating if you post your questions here.... over on the Fiberglass page, you can search for a wealth of information on glass repairs..

good luck, and welcome aboard..!

Russ

[Mr.Rude]

Looks like a good place to start? Lets get to the facts... How much did they getcha for???

[king gill]

Yea I was thinkin its a vector.That really sucks ,That will be a good learning experience.Hydrostreams rock!!Good luck!!:thumbsup:

[slip&sliden 240]

Nice lookin' stream bud ! COngrats... Looks like ya got that gurl with the bumpers trained well, protectin' that paint job an all.....:thumbsup:

RB

Cant scratch the paint.

Well I have fiberglass exp. Ive just never touched a boat before, Im sure once I pull it apart I wont be stressing something I haven't seen yet. I dont know what to expect yet.

I paid 900 for it. Is that good, bad, shafted? Im thinkin the later maybe with the new found damage?

I hope it works out good being my first boat.


To the guy that asked for the HIN

HSP124VTM76C

Reg. says 1976 PEPKINS POGPR17

[largecar91]

Maybe it stands for Pipkorn. He was Hydrostream.

[flabum1017]

HSP= Hydrostream.

[flabum1017]

With a possible rotted core and transom, may as well start reading....here's a good place to start: http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79203

[flabum1017]

Cant scratch the paint.


I paid 900 for it. Is that good, bad, shafted? Im thinkin the later maybe with the new found damage?

I hope it works out good being my first boat.




You can easily sell that motor and be ahead if it's in good shape. That motor in good running condition can fetch $1000 +. Then the rest of the boat is free.

[flabum1017]

Nice lookin' stream bud ! COngrats... Looks like ya got that gurl with the bumpers trained well, protectin' that paint job an all.....:thumbsup:

RB

The guy just got here and your'e talking about his girl's bumpers??? :p

[RNM018]

for $900.oo you haven't been hurt any . But I got a felling I know how your going to be spending you winter . Hope you got a heated garage . Love those Vectors . There a ball to drive ,and just add a stock 200 Mercury and it will be pretty fast also . Rich Martin 018:thumbsup:

[inspectorlance]

Where in Washington are you ?

[slip&sliden 240]

Tri-Cities

Kennewick to be exact, southeastern WA

[Li'l Toy]

The deal you got is fine. But virtually any old Hydrostream (and this is a beautiful boat--both the paint job and the design) will have rotten core and probably a wet transom. Given that the previous owner apparently did a poor repair job and didn't tell you about it, even more likely on your rig.

From your comment that you are into drifting and that you have fibreglass experience, I gather that you have done auto body work. Core in a boat is a whole different animal. There are a number of threads on the fiberglass panel about recoring. My son (Matt Gent) is doing our Hydrostream Vandal now, and he has documented as he goes. Oldskier did one too that he has just finished--Vector, if I recall. Issues of what type of core, what type of resin to use, how to bind new to old, etc.

If it is more than you want to take on, I am sure someone on these boards will want that boat. Otherwise, read up a number of the threads and get an idea of how you will do yours.

[Kartracer]

I have been shopping for a Hydrostream. From what I have seen, you still got a good deal, regardless of the work it may need.

There are many good writeups here. On a technical side, I found this link helpful to understand hull construction and the stresses involved: http://marinesurvey.com/surveyguide/HullFailP2.htm

[Maple Leaf]

Oldskier did one too that he has just finished--Vector, if I recall. Issues of what type of core, what type of resin to use, how to bind new to old, etc..

It was a Viper:) Alot of good info there:cheers:

[benski]

Welcome to the madness. You've come to a place with a bunch of very helpful sick people that aren't looking for a cure, just medication. That 'stream is going to be a lot of work, but you'll have a dandy boat when it is put back together properly. Good luck and welcome aboard. By the way, don't let these people lead you astray..Bumpers are permanently attached to a shoreside facility, fenders are what you deploy over the side of your boat to protect the hull.

[Streamin101]

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HSP124VTM76C

Hydrostream Vector 1976

[Newtz_Stream]

The guy just got here and your'e talking about his girl's bumpers??? :p
thats what i was thinking.

:iagree:

[Streamin101]

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg3/newtz66/7-17-2008HYDROSTREAMFIRSTTIMEOUT-25.jpg
Nice boat to bad shes got yammi power!!:cheers::D