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    1985 hydra sport VL-485

    Recently purchased a HS VL-485. Was looking for some knowledge on best prop and jack plate. Any info on the motor would be greatly appreciated. It has a 200 mariner on it with a quicksilver 48-11078A40 25 p 3 blade prop on it now. Serial number is 6625925. I have read it’s a pre 1989 because the 2 piece cowl and it’s a 2.4. Has the 2 piece heads. Looking at upgrading for performance this winter so open to all suggestions. Thanks
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    Welcome to this site

    What trim does it have? Pump inside the boat or is it integral with the transom clamps?
    Pictures help a lot so we can all see what you have and where you may be able to improve.

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    The trim is integrated in the transom clamp. First bass boat. Had stump thumping John boats. I can send some pics when I get home. I have been rewiring and restoring it on afternoons when not fishing.

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    Integral trim means its 1986, or like 1985 1/2, and later. 2 pc cowl, its pre 1989. So somewhere in there. Good strong motors IMO. I had one up to 90 mph and I am sure others go faster.

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