rare 1980 hydrostream vulture

[v8chargerdl]

picked up this 1980 u s made hydrostream vulture . it has a fin that was installed by hydrotream and the angle brackets at rear of pad which are not uncommon my question is about the fin has any seen this vulture or know any info on it . owner said it is all original and very ligth heres some pics

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff501/jinnymaer/1980%20Hydrostream%20Vulture/20150827_200430_zpscizzw3p5.jpg (http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/jinnymaer/media/1980%20Hydrostream%20Vulture/20150827_200430_zpscizzw3p5.jpg.html)
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http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff501/jinnymaer/1980%20Hydrostream%20Vulture/20150827_200339_zpsg0ro64n6.jpg (http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/jinnymaer/media/1980%20Hydrostream%20Vulture/20150827_200339_zpsg0ro64n6.jpg.html)
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http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff501/jinnymaer/1980%20Hydrostream%20Vulture/20150827_200248_zpshqeomf4u.jpg (http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/jinnymaer/media/1980%20Hydrostream%20Vulture/20150827_200248_zpshqeomf4u.jpg.html)

[Scream And Fly]

Nice Vulture; they are definitely cool boats.
That skeg-like fin I have never seen before on any Hydrostream. Can you post some photos of how it's attached to the bottom?

[BRB]

Not installed at the factory...everybody selling boats has a story....whew what people do to sell stuff...

[dumbnfun2]

I always love when they say rare Hydrostream :) might want to get that boat off those rollers .... Most likely core is wet I would want a flat bunk not rollers ....

[v8chargerdl]

thanks to administration for your professional comments ;)

lol here come the scream and fly haters and there comments no wonder this forum is going down hill because of people like you . i asked for info on the boat not dumb ass comments . just for your info the core and floor and transom have all been done and the hull does not have one stress cracked in it. so please professional people reply only thank-you

and for your information a 1980 hydrostream in this condition is very rare !

[dumbnfun2]

Naw love streams was tryn to help sorry if sounded rude full apologies....

[VultureNo2]

I didn't hear HATERS in either of those comments. Just saying. If you think the forum is going down hill, you don't have to post hear. Jmo.

Like the Vulture.

[v8chargerdl]

apologies accepted dumbnfun 2
thank-you for your comment vulture no. 2 i like the vulture also

[VultureNo2]

I'm wondering if there is any advantage to having a skeg on a Vulture. Mine turns sharp enough and bites at any speed. Maybe if you were running a course with a lot of tight turns.

That's awesome that you found one with re-core and new transom. That's the rare part! I'd love to see some interior pictures.

I agree with getting it off the rollers. I see this is not your only Hydrostream, so you know how roloers can effect the bottom of the boat.

What kind of power and setback is on it?

Thanks,
Bill

[dumbnfun2]

Yeah sorry again hav 5 streams love them ,sometimes I put my foot in my mouth and things come out a lil harsh soundn .... Never know they tried all kinds of stuff on these boats might b factory

[panther150]

Looks rally nice mark. the angle plates where pretty common on those, never seen a skeg on any straam either. Back then the dealers where doing some pretty wild stuff though , who knows. Not sure about the skeg, try it I guess easy enough to fill and lose it if you dont like it. I would think it could catch and do more damage than good with the power you are probably going to put on it, my Beaverton 2 c cents anyway lol. Boat looks REALLY clean.

[v8chargerdl]

thanks panther150 . i new when i posted the pic of the skeg ther would be a back lash of comments thats ok lol. i have been looking for a vulture for a long time and am very happy i found this one . i will restore to new condition just like the AE-21 i did .

restoration of AE-21
https://www.flickr.com/photos/128403824@N03/sets/72157648718560647

https://youtu.be/QEvkDCZw0YY

[Baja170]

Your AE-21 Restoration is AMAZING! I am sure this HS is going to look like a rock star when you are done. Have fun.

I wish I had the shop and the skills to restore a boat like you can. AWESOME!

[v8chargerdl]

power is the original 1980 225 hp merc with a hole in the block . came with 2 lower units and spare 1980 225 hp powerhead. lots of parts . with a 26 chopper and get this a shiftable prop haven't seen one of those for a while . lol . i wil put something together for it . ;) the interior is original back to back seats with rear bench seat. interior has been reupholstered in white

[panther150]

I am sure an 3 litre looper will make its way onto this hull lol, its not like you don't have a few hanging around the shop.

[dumbnfun2]

Might b for pulling skiers .... Like on a correct craft ...

[samari]

I remember reading about a ski model with the center skeg. I thought it was a vking or vegas but can't remember.

Either way nice boat.

[v8chargerdl]

THANK-YOU SAMARI ;) . HERES SOME UPDATED PICS

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[capteliminator]

Very nice!!! Have you ran it yet?

[VultureNo2]

Wow! it's in really nice shape. Nothing like loading it up with lots of teenagers and doing some skiing. I'm heading up to the lake tonight and will be pulling barefooters all weekend. Can't wait to get up there.
Bill

[v8chargerdl]

no i have not ran it the old merc has a hole in the block i will find something for it . sounds like fun no.2

[panther150]

That Panther in the pic looks like a boat I used to own lol

[BUZZIN' DOZEN]

Brings back fond memories, here's my brown 1980!
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/O-SIZE/scan0009.jpg

[eli]

with a v8 yikes

[Kcraft]

Love'n it Marc V8:D

[perfmarine1]

My 1980 vulture had side pieces inside the cock pit,beside the front seats, that went to the floor,they were part of the deck, yours do not I noticed.Or does it? My 1978 did not come with them. Got them both new. Just saying. I would think if that skeg is in the middle of the pad it will disrupt the water flow to the prop causing prop ventilation at high speed. I would think boat was built for skiing. I bare footed and salmon skied behind mine and a good skier could pull them around a bit.

[v8chargerdl]

yes it has the side pieces that connect the deck to the hull just can't see them in the pics . i agree with you on the skeg . i removed it cause i'm afraid of ripping it off . it was there for a while thats all i can say it was held in there with8 21/2" stainless screws and took me about 2 hrs to remove . and then clean up some type of bonding agent that i think came from outer space. holy what a job . the gel under that skeg is like brand new

[58Evinrude]

Sweet Ride!!! I'm sure the black motor is gonna get replaced with something Blue :) You're gonna need a bigger shop V8

[BUZZIN' DOZEN]

My 1980 vulture had side pieces inside the cock pit,beside the front seats, that went to the floor,they were part of the deck, yours do not I noticed.Or does it? My 1978 did not come with them. Got them both new. Just saying. I would think if that skeg is in the middle of the pad it will disrupt the water flow to the prop causing prop ventilation at high speed. I would think boat was built for skiing. I bare footed and salmon skied behind mine and a good skier could pull them around a bit.
I had one of the first, if not the first, Vulture's made('77 model built in late '76), and my 1980, the deck to floor tie in's like you mentioned, and the recessed cleats are a sure sign it's a later "Big Bird"

[atclen]

I have a ? I seen like 3 Hydrostream's that have the deep pad that hangs down. What is the alum plates for ? They look like they were factory installed or dealer ?

[Dave Strong]

Awesome find, rare for sure.:thumbsup:

Dave

[Scream And Fly]

thanks panther150 . i new when i posted the pic of the skeg ther would be a back lash of comments thats ok lol. i have been looking for a vulture for a long time and am very happy i found this one . i will restore to new condition just like the AE-21 i did .

restoration of AE-21
https://www.flickr.com/photos/128403824@N03/sets/72157648718560647

https://youtu.be/QEvkDCZw0YY

I'm jealous of your AE-21! I love those boats so much!

I would love it if you posted pics of the Vulture resto; those are my favorite types of threads and they are most helpful to other members.
The Vulture has always been a bit of an enigma for me - they are just so cool and so looooooong and I remember somebody here locally that had a V8 on one. I always wondered how well they could me made to perform. I've never personally seen one run going all-out, so I've always been curious. I know there are a number of very fast Vultures around for sure.

I also wondered specifically what those little pad fins on each side of the pad are for. Do they increase lift? I've seen a those on a number of Vultures.

I also love the color - those 'earth tones' were so popular around that time and I think it looks fantastic. So cool that you also have the original engine on it too! Thanks again for posting and good luck with the new boat!
Greg

[frederick55]

I think those fins are there to break up a vacuum that builds up in the transom notch

[v8chargerdl]

I'm jealous of your AE-21! I love those boats so much!

I would love it if you posted pics of the Vulture resto; those are my favorite types of threads and they are most helpful to other members.
The Vulture has always been a bit of an enigma for me - they are just so cool and so looooooong and I remember somebody here locally that had a V8 on one. I always wondered how well they could me made to perform. I've never personally seen one run going all-out, so I've always been curious. I know there are a number of very fast Vultures around for sure.

I also wondered specifically what those little pad fins on each side of the pad are for. Do they increase lift? I've seen a those on a number of Vultures.

I also love the color - those 'earth tones' were so popular around that time and I think it looks fantastic. So cool that you also have the original engine on it too! Thanks again for posting and good luck with the new boat!
Greg

i will do what ever i can to keep everyone updated. thanks Greg

[v8chargerdl]

Love'n it Marc V8:D

Super Ken .we will be running the ae-21 at our house . should be alot of fun with the big guns down here . ;)