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09-08-2019, 12:14 PM #1Junior Member
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1988 Hydrostream Vegas, 200 hp Mercury...for repair, damaged
SOLD! Thanks everyone. (10.1.19)
I have some unfortunate news to share. My black Vegas has gotten even blacker.
The boat was in my storage locker when the locker two doors down went up in flames. The fire never reached the Vegas , but heat, soot and ash did. The heat came from above. I had a plastic cockpit cover on the boat and it melted completely. That’s what you see on a steering wheel, the gunnels, and some of the seating.
The engine is a 200 hp, 2.4 liter Mercury from the 90s. It has a lightweight cover and low-water pick up. It probably only had about an hour on it since it had been serviced with carb cleaning, gearcase oil, and a compression check.
I haven’t started the motor as the battery is dead. However the small battery I had with me would slowly turn the motor over so I know it’s not locked up. Also, the hydraulic steering is working fine, along with the trim and tilt.
The trailer looks to be in good shape as it was before the fire. Both tires were still full of air and the grease on the hubs looks brand new.
The hull seems to have suffered no damage. It was in very good shape before as there have never even been any holes drilled in it for accessories, etc.
The rubber in the small rub rail has melted in places.
The deck received the brunt of the ash and soot. I was surprised when I took a gasoline rag and wiped it a bit to find out it’s not damaged, at least the part I wiped. However, when I looked again, days later, I found blistering, warping and even a six inch crack (picture). I gotta go with...it’s shot. Too bad....struck down with still so much potential.
The interior is, of course, ruined, however everything is there and available for patterns. The gauges and the steering wheel...ruined.
The hydraulic steering works fine, so does the trim. The factory fuel cell is fine.
Selling as is, where is. $3000.
The subject of separation will probably come up. Yes, I will separate if someone only wants boat and trailer.
I have clear Texas title for the boat, motor and trailer. These will all need to be transferred at the time the new owner takes possession.
Some of you are probably feeling a little sick to your stomach right now and I appreciate the sympathy pains.
As for myself, I think I’m doing well. I'll live to boat again. $3000,00Last edited by Surface Scratcher; 10-03-2019 at 07:33 AM.
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09-08-2019, 04:45 PM #2
I know the feeling ,it does suck all I can say ,any insurance?
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09-09-2019, 01:54 PM #3
That's terrible....
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09-11-2019, 07:32 PM #4
PM sent.... sorry if this is a duplicate.
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10-01-2019, 12:39 PM #5Junior Member
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Well, I got it sold to a gentleman who has experience with fiberglass and fast boats. Hopefully he will save it.
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02-19-2021, 07:58 PM #6Member
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Just curious what that T fitting with the thin metal line running over top of the engine towards the rear of the powerhead?
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02-19-2021, 09:39 PM #75000 RPM
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i wonder if wet-sanding and a clear cote would take care of most of it. accept the interior detailed parts. lots of work either way. glad its off to a good home!
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02-22-2021, 10:46 AM #8Junior Member
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