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07-13-2023, 06:55 PM #1
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ALF Unique Boats Are Almost a Next-Gen HydroStream
ALF Unique Boats is based in Argentina, and the owner, who's name is Lucas, does this as a 'for fun' project with his friend that also helps run the company.
Very clearly based on classic HydroStream models, but they've designed and made their own decks and the bottoms are also modified in some ways. I think they've designed some really attractive decks that work very well with the classic lines of HydroStreams, but modernize it tastefully. I wonder if that rear deck on the 'Vikom' model would drop into a V-King. I think it might.
So far, they have not exported any boats here. The owner indicates that he would like to find a dealer here in the States that could facilitate the import of these boats, however for we'll just have to wait and see if they make it here. It would be interesting to see if they could make and export items such as rear cowls for original HydroStream models. In any case, we should keep an eye on ALF because they continually updating their designs.
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07-13-2023, 08:39 PM #2
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I wish ALF would revive the 14 ft GW Invader?!
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07-13-2023, 10:42 PM #3
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Wow. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing this Greg
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07-14-2023, 12:49 AM #4
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I could always ask about it. I've been messaging with the owner and I invited him to post here, which I hope he does.
Originally Posted by WaterZebra
I would really like to know if this rear cowl would be an easy drop-in for a V-King:
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07-14-2023, 07:15 AM #5
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If that cowl would even near fit, I'd buy one for sure.
83 Vking 150 Mariner 2.5L
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07-14-2023, 09:33 AM #6
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I'm looking at the fittings on the floor. Does the cowl and seat tip forward together?
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07-14-2023, 11:30 AM #7
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Looks to me like the cowl tips forward and there is a cutout for the seat that allows the seat to stay stationary. Originally Posted by WaterZebra
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07-14-2023, 10:51 PM #8
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Looks like they are just bungees to hold the cowl down... Hidden hinges for the win! Originally Posted by WaterZebra
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07-14-2023, 10:51 PM #9
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Same same same!!!!! Originally Posted by VkingMike
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07-15-2023, 05:52 AM #10
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It's the right size of boat for me, but what about power?
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07-16-2023, 09:17 AM #11
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Looks like the rear seat is hinged too.
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07-16-2023, 10:29 AM #12
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They need to make a Venus clone. Weirdest/ coolest boat Howard ever sent out of the factory in New Brighton.
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