Hydrostream viper .....Is 2.5 overkill?

**Fulltilt** · 08-22-2021, 11:10 PM

Man, a family friend had one that looked just like that. 1500xs and all.

Originally Posted by FUJIMO

...viper 1 chines/hull sides...

**mach351** · 08-23-2021, 06:13 AM

2.0 is heavier than a 2.5.

**crazy horse** · 08-25-2021, 03:59 PM

Man, that is a old photo of my red comp viper. I don't think I have that shot anymore. She is mostly a trailer queen now. I don't get to fly it much anymore but after 45+ years of owning it I've got a few hours behind the wheel.

**XstreamVking** · 08-25-2021, 04:33 PM

That was THE set up way back when they were new designs. Loved the balance and easy performance of the combo. A very light hull, 150XS power with a 28p chopper or cleaver and it would really fly. Made me a HydroStream owner after my Allison got out ran by one.

**Mercman80** · 08-25-2021, 04:50 PM

Looks like a fun boat ....i didn't know till now there was a first and 2nd version viper....first gen don't look deep at all .....thanks for all the tips guys!

**Bodhi** · 08-25-2021, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by XstreamVking

That was THE set up way back when they were new designs. Loved the balance and easy performance of the combo. A very light hull, 150XS power with a 28p chopper or cleaver and it would really fly. Made me a HydroStream owner after my Allison got out ran by one.

Hell yeah!!!

**crazy horse** · 08-25-2021, 05:48 PM

Right now I've been running my 14/15 speedmaster with the 10-1/4X15 wheel. That old girl only weighs 748lbs ready to run, Just add gas and my old ass. Yep, It sure has been fun.

**Capt.Insane-o** · 08-25-2021, 08:41 PM

You still need to bring her up to the river here Dave. It is a great place to run.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/YQMfNgfXaCyfruKg9

**tnelsmn** · 08-25-2021, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by Mercman80

That is not very deep at all !!!!..
... so who is the go-to guy on redoing these hulls ? just put them back factory with a couple of knees in there ? ... I'm going to do to work myself but if I get to a spot I'm unsure about I'd like to have somebody I could direct a question to?
Thanks

Start a thread over in "boat rebuilds" or the "fiberglass composites" sections. Post lots of pictures and ask questions there. People will help. Read a few rebuild threads that are already in those sections. Lots of good info in those. Learn from the mistakes of others.

**CUDA** · 08-26-2021, 12:26 PM

That looks like my red 1975 Viper with 6l from 1977

I remember it had a 2 blade prop

**rjdubiel** · 08-26-2021, 12:38 PM

I am thinking next year I am running my 1973 Viper 1 with my 280. should be fun in 800 feet!

**Capt.Insane-o** · 08-29-2021, 09:40 PM

In the OP's question......yea.

**moatorbotin** · 08-30-2021, 06:21 AM

Originally Posted by crazy horse

Right now I've been running my 14/15 speedmaster with the 10-1/4X15 wheel. That old girl only weighs 748lbs ready to run, Just add gas and my old ass. Yep, It sure has been fun.

Originally Posted by Capt.Insane-o

You still need to bring her up to the river here Dave. It is a great place to run.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/YQMfNgfXaCyfruKg9

That would be fun to get a good crew out there. Was pretty fun this weekend!