HydroStream Power Tour 2016 and beyond

[PaulR]

Lets just say that we had a bit more fun this weekend than our motors did lol........couple links to the vids I took yesterday.......

https://youtu.be/tn-NZjAs0Jw

https://youtu.be/V1l1mn6NHzA

I was afraid you blew your motor after reading the post. Glad it's still running now bring it up by me for some fall boating!! Maybe we can rig the 260 on my YT bow rider and see if we can blow the bottom out of it!

[josh7_78]

I was afraid you blew your motor after reading the post. Glad it's still running now bring it up by me for some fall boating!! Maybe we can rig the 260 on my YT bow rider and see if we can blow the bottom out of it!

That's usually how that works on boats that aren't re-cored...Wish I could have made it this weekend, looks like it was another good one.

[Schramer]

I was afraid you blew your motor after reading the post. Glad it's still running now bring it up by me for some fall boating!! Maybe we can rig the 260 on my YT bow rider and see if we can blow the bottom out of it!

I fogged it already LOL but could definitely get that worked out cause Scott has been STALKING MY ASS......I'll text you this week to see if we can get something worked out!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wanna drive the YT too!!!!!!

Schramer

[rjdubiel]

Had a great time Thursday and Friday, wish I stayed the weekend!

[pointer]

Seeing lots of pics the of the recent Pipkorn boat event - AWESOME!

Need to make a Power Tour event, on the bucket list!

pointer

[427Man]

Hello Everyone - 80Vking said I should jump in here, so if a FNG (Freaking New Guy) isn't allowed it's all his fault. I just bought my second Viper, now I have 2 1977 Vipers that I have never ridden in. The new one is a beauty, but I will need to inspect/address the core which I have no experience with other than what I have read and been told by some friendly HS guys I've been fortunate enough to talk to. I am really looking forward to getting the new one ready and joining the fun. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Darrel

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Update - Thanks to Scream and Fly I have sold the red boat. Frank Mole picked it up this morning. He is a good guy, I would not hesitate to recommend him. Thanks to Olboatman (Gary C), it was a pleasure dealing with you. I hope we meet in person in the future.

In the process I think I have found a 15" mid and gearcase w/ low water pickup so I can turn my 77 150 ELPT Merc into a pseudo 1500 XS. That will go on the Apricot Viper. Again, all thanks to good people here on S&F.

I still need to sell the 1977 115 Johnson. It's listed in Outboards for sale under Buy My Johnson. Thanks everyone!

[Scream And Fly]

Congratulations Darrel! Those Vipers sure are beauties! I really hope to see those in person and most especially, photograph them. Just incredible!

Greg

Hello Everyone - 80Vking said I should jump in here, so if a FNG (Freaking New Guy) isn't allowed it's all his fault. I just bought my second Viper, now I have 2 1977 Vipers that I have never ridden in. The new one is a beauty, but I will need to inspect/address the core which I have no experience with other than what I have read and been told by some friendly HS guys I've been fortunate enough to talk to. I am really looking forward to getting the new one ready and joining the fun. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Darrel

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[427Man]

Congratulations Darrel! Those Vipers sure are beauties! I really hope to see those in person and most especially, photograph them. Just incredible!

Greg

Thanks Greg. I had to sell the red boat but that means I can hunt for a 1500XS. I found a buyer and he was able to work with Frank Mole to get it shipped. Both the buyer and I are very happy, all thanks to this forum. Everyone I have met here is first rate. It is a pleasure to deal with such good people. S&F is a wonderful resource. Thanks for everything. Darrel

[olboatman]

Thanks Greg. I had to sell the red boat but that means I can hunt for a 1500XS. I found a buyer and he was able to work with Frank Mole to get it shipped. Both the buyer and I are very happy, all thanks to this forum. Everyone I have met here is first rate. It is a pleasure to deal with such good people. S&F is a wonderful resource. Thanks for everything. Darrel

Nothing but the best!!! Gary

[texasvector]

clay took 2nd today at dsra races in morgan city, LA



CONGRATS TO ONE OF THE HELLIONS!!!

[427Man]

Hey Guys –

I write to seek advice. I am trying to plan the set up of my first Hydrostream. I have been reading a lot about setting up inline 6 motors on Vipers. From what I have read here, Vipers do not like setback as it increases their tendency to porpoise. I found a great deal on a new in the box Bob’s 6” hydraulic jack plate and bought it. Now I am wondering if I should use it at all.

I am going to be running a 15” shaft w/low water pick up. I’m trying to close a deal on a 1500XS motor, but if that fails I will be converting my 77 150 20” motor to 15”. I am also going with a SeaStar hydraulic steering and 1500 XS motor mounts (although I have solids as well). I also plan to run a foot throttle, blinker style trim and jack plate switches (if I do end up with a hydraulic jack plate) and of course a kill switch.

So my questions are - What should I be thinking of for setback, prop shaft height, props, etc.? I have a nice 24P Laser II prop and I think I may have found a 28P 14” chopper. That may be too much? Maybe 24 or 26 is more realistic? What else am I missing that I should be doing?

I will keep researching, but any insight you guys can give me is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Still on the learning curve, Darrel

[Hippie459MN]

While not having any personal experience with a viper, I do know that 6" of set back is too much for just about any motor on that hull and even more so with the 15" mid. I would say 2" with the short mid, or even less if you can.

Great looking boat and motor combo for sure. Love it!

[nitro_rat]

6" of set back is too much for just about any motor on that hull and even more so with the 15" mid. I would say 2" with the short mid, or even less if you can.

This.

I am not sure where your prop shaft will end up with the 15" inline in relation to the pad, but that is where I would start. Mock it up flat on the transom and see where you're at. I would see how far below you are at all the way down and go from there. Even if you end up a little above you should be OK with low water pickup.

[427Man]

...I do know that 6" of set back is too much for just about any motor on that hull and even more so with the 15" mid. I would say 2" with the short mid, or even less if you can.

Thanks, that's what I've read. BUT I look at as many pics and videos of Vipers as I can find and I see guys running all kinds of plates that look to be between 4-6". At least the V6 guys seem to.

My objective is not top speed. I want to put my kids in the boat and have it ride smooth and handle decent. I will not be towing anything with it, I've got a "family boat" for that. If the boat porpoises and rides like crap, no one will get in it. There will be times I want to throw a speed prop on it, take it out myself and let it rip to the extent I can. Maybe a shorter manual jack plate that I can quickly adjust is a better idea than a hydraulic one.

[427Man]

I am not sure where your prop shaft will end up with the 15" inline in relation to the pad, but that is where I would start. Mock it up flat on the transom and see where you're at. I would see how far below you are at all the way down and go from there. Even if you end up a little above you should be OK with low water pickup.

Hmmm. Then I might have a new in the box 6" Bob's hydraulic plate for sale.