So I went for a ride with Scott (wing nut) today - Pics inside!

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Scott's little V6-powered Hydrostream Vixen.:)

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Some running photos. It was hazy out today, but the water was pretty calm.

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Another running shot.:eek:

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Another pass...

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Here's wing nut, all proud (and he should be):D

Thanks for the ride Scott! I took some video too - I'll post a clip later on today.

Greg

[Chummy]

Scott, you need some glasses so you can see where you are going:cool: looks like fun. It does nothing but rain here:(

[1BadAction]

WHOO HOOO!! gotta love that over powered, torque to the left "hydrostream lean". NICEEEE :eek: :eek: :D

[blkmtrfan]

Awsome Pics, looks great Scott :cool: :cool:

[wing nut]

wow.. the engine looks really big in those pics! lol the boat was running good. its a little squirley sometimes (cany you tell?) i need to make a trim indicator b/c theres a very small sweet spot and my trim is super fast so its tough to get to it. 91.4 with a 30p merc cleaver, at 7000rpm = 8% slip. looks like im raising the motor up some more:)



scott

[transomstand]

I can't believe you can drive that thing without any eyewear. My eyes would be full of water in 10 seconds!!

[B.Leonard]

My contacts peal right off in the low 70s. Overtons carries a nice line.

That's a nice boat attached to that outboard :D Over 90 is gonna take a lot of concentration it looks like.

-BL

[Chummy]

THAT LOOK OF DETERMINATION CRACKS ME UP:D NO PUN INTENDED SCOTT HAVE FUN WITH IT. :cool: :cool:

[Charlie M]

The spedo is getting real close to going 3 wide!!!! NICE pictures
GOOD LUCK and keep safe!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wing nut]

i had my sunglasses on for a few passes and it does help the vision i alittle lol. but i was afriad i would loose them when i turn around. once we lean this thing up a little, and raise the compression ill be seeing 3 wide on the gps:)

its funny that last yr i thought i was flying at 60mph.. now i slow down and cruise at 60+ :) lol

scott

[baja200merk]

nice bro!

keep it up..

are you running negative trim?

got my bros mini hawk out doin 26 with 2 people lol porpases uncontollably and continously hops out of the water.. but my bro loves it and he dont care.. everyones telling me to put sand bags in the front, i refuse theres the s&f rubbin off...lol:p

[wing nut]

i dont have a trim guage yet but it seems like MOST of the time its neg. trim. the few good passes i had were either neutral or a tiny bit positive i think..

scott

[at100plus]

That thing looks really really cool! I am so impressed!!!!!!!

Maxam sunglasses are the best for boating. They won't come off when you look back even at100plus. The fit is great, they have spring loaded sides, and they come with two sets of lenses your choice. I chose a second set light for late evening or rainy day driving.

[stylishskier]

those are some awesome numbers, and those picks are great
Definitely screaming and flying :cool:

[Trikki1010]

You GO boy :D

I truly wished I live a little closer to you guys. Your havin' LOTS o FUN down there......

Goggles are a must. Ever catch a bug in the face ????? Bobster's rule also, w/ the interchangeable lenses.

Fly safe Scotty;)

[Markus]

It looks like a fun toy you have got there!

However, sunglasses are not the way to go for high-performance boating, although it does seem to be the current fashion in the Long Island area.

You either need a full face helmet or an open face helmet + goggles. I won't get into the debate of which of the two is the way to go.

[Tango]

Looks AWESOME!!! Forget sunglasses and get a helmet!!

Seriously, any Harley shop will have some great foam cushioned goggles that will keep both the wind and BUGS out of your eyes. First time you catch a kritter at that speed, you will wished you had them.

[at100plus]

I'll be you are the record holder for Vixen top speed.

Pipcorn would swoon if he saw you in action!

[vixen14.6]

Hey Scott, the boat looks really nice. Glad you took my advice & used the champ mid. I found a 30" round ear ran faster & handled better than the clever on my Vixen when I used a 1:78 inline case. I got 109 @7600 with a 14x30 DAHL round ear & 105 was best with the clever. It also carries the bow with less trim & is less twitchy when I come out of it. But I'm not using setback. How do you like the setback? Have you tried it flat on transom? Stay in touch & be safe (get a helmet). Joe with 2.4 Vixen in Fla.

[blkmtrfan]

WOW 109 in a Vixen, what did that feel like?

[THE HOSER]

wing nut your new name should be (big-balls)

[Bulletboy]

Do you have any pics of your boat? Those are incredible numbers in a vixen.. Very Cool!! Was it stable

[rock]

If you need one, email me your address. I think I have a couple just sitting on a shelf somewhere.
Rock

[Ted March]

You have a PM. Hope you found a gear case.

[wing nut]

hey man, ive been trying to get in tuch with you to talk about your set up and stuff! my # is 516-724-0501. give me a call sometime.

i didnt try it flat on the transom only with the the 7inches of setback so i can use a jack plate. with the motor back a little i think it fly'es the bow really nice with the 30 cleaver. best so far is 7200rpm 94.6mph with the 2:1's. when i let out of the gas the boat just settles into the water, not really to bad .. i was actually suprised how "calm" it was.

i may be comming down the FL this summer for a week or so and if i do ill bring the boat, we'll have to meet up either way.

scott

[LakeRacer99]

Hey Scott...Looks good. Hard work paying off.
Wasn't this a before shot? I found it on my harddrive...

[wing nut]

yup... that was it for $1400, and it turns out that motor was junk and the stringers were rotten, if you click on the link in my sig. theres b4 and after pics, but none yet with the V6 on it.

amazing just a few yrs ago it had a 40hp merc, then a 70 evinrude.. now a 2.0L merc :)

scott