Done with big boats and back to a Hydrostream

**shadybayvking** · 05-23-2018, 04:49 PM

After years of messing with big boats, last one being a 42' Fountain with triple 675 hp normally aspirated big blocks, I'm back to enjoying life on a lot smaller scale. Current boats are a 19' Trophy center console with a 200 Optimax and this 18' Vking with a 2.4 EFI Bridgeport under that XRi 150 Bass cowl. Gonna launch her this weekend for the first time. She's got a brand new core, floor, and carpet. I have a few plans for her but they can wait til winter. Previously had 17' Vector and another 18' Vking but this one should be the fastest yet.

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**berdes** · 05-23-2018, 05:12 PM

You really need to sand the runs out of the paint on the topside.

Originally Posted by shadybayvking

After years of messing with big boats, last one being a 42' Fountain with triple 675 hp normally aspirated big blocks, I'm back to enjoying life on a lot smaller scale. Current boats are a 19' Trophy center console with a 200 Optimax and this 18' Vking with a 2.4 EFI Bridgeport under that XRi 150 Bass cowl. Gonna launch her this weekend for the first time. She's got a brand new core, floor, and carpet. I have a few plans for her but they can wait til winter. Previously had 17' Vector and another 18' Vking but this one should be the fastest yet.

**oldschoolltv** · 05-23-2018, 05:55 PM

Tease, let’s see some pics with your top off.

**nitro_rat** · 05-23-2018, 05:57 PM

Never seen a horn mota under a fishin’ bucket; nice rig, should be fun!

**AZMIDLYF** · 05-23-2018, 07:00 PM

Definitely a fun factor change. Nice!

**eli** · 05-23-2018, 10:15 PM

Fun to drive be safe take it slow work up to speed get the feel of the rig

**mikesufka** · 05-24-2018, 07:18 AM

Cool !!!

I've thought of doing the same thing myself. My first "fast" boat was my dad's Hydrostream Vasseret w/ a ProV 200 Yamaha. From there, eventually went to twin engine cats ( AO 26, Spectre 30, Talon 22, Skater 28 ) with 3 Allisons and a STV Euro in the mix as well. The bigger boats are fun, but the simplistic nature of the Hydrostream, or Allison for that matter, is tempting. Maybe a nice Tritoon and another Allison or Hydostream for my speed fix will be next.

MDS