A lot of people have said it already but its worth saying again. what an excellent rebuild. You sir are a very skilled patient man. What a project. Love the Cigar on the side as well.
Wow nice job!!! Not many people have the skill set let alone the patience and determination to pull off such an extensive restoration. I doubt many restoration shops would have put the care and detail into the job that you did. I wouldn't even hazard a guess at what that restoration would have cost to have someone do. You should be very proud of that awesome boat. Hope your family enjoys it for generations!!
Thank you so much for the kind words! It was a bunch of work, but a labor of love. Very cool to have the family boat going agin. I get to see my father barefoot agin and now I get to pull my nephew water skiing. It cost me a good chunk even doing it myself. But I couldn’t replace it for what I have into it.
@@TNels I'm not sure you could even replace that boat if heaven forbid something catastrophic were to happen to it. You'd not likely ever find one in that condition for any price. My guess is you'd have to buy another used one and do it again. Does your insurance have an appraised value on it? If they just use the book value of a 1977 hydrostream you'd likely get less than you have in it!
I agree that I wouldn't find another one in this shape. If something were to happen I would have to build a new one. Thankfully I have an agreed value policy on the boat. I was very diligent on keeping track of receipts throughout the build so I set the value a little above that.
These boats are still the coolest things on the water. So cool the windshield looked like shade's. The meticulous detail of your restoration ensure yours will be higher quality than hydrostreme ever rolled out the doors. Awesome 👍👍👍
Your attention to detail and beyond is totally phenomenal ! What a superb machine you have built. Mind boggling ! FANTASTIC JOB ! P.S. wish I had an 1/8th of your skills.
I restored my 1987 Aries Boat that belonged to my deceased friend....(His wife sold it to me) It Me took about 2 years to do so But, I have it the way I Like it.....The New matching Steering Wheel was the last touch that made a big difference.
very nice work you have great talent! i had the same boat with a 115 mariner, we got 72 mph outta her. the boat is still in the family my brother has it but the transom is getting weak.
What awesome work and attention to detail. Boat looks amazing. Is the paddles on the steering wheel for the trim. I’m finishing up the last bit of fiberglass work on my boat today. Worked well into the night last night. Probably going to put it in the water for a test run this weekend. I still have tons of work to do on the final details. Gel coat , carpet and a little bit of electrical. Not major. My boat hasn’t seen the water since 2002. Paid 400 bucks for it. Can’t wait to see your boat in the water.
Thank you! Yes the paddles are switch’s for trim and jack plate. They work really slick. They’re from Uflex, if you’re running a sea star helm you’ll need to make an adapter plate, but it can be done pretty easy. Good luck with your test run! 02 was the last time I was in this boat in the water.
I see them plates on your wall are you in the Twin Cities? I have a Viper I will be restoring next year. Unfortunately I run a dealership out here in Wisconsin but have unlimited Supply parts for these old boat motors. If you catch yourself in a jam I may have what you're looking for and great build you do good work man
Yes sir, just a little north of the cities. Good luck on the rebuild, I picked up a Vector and will be doing the same thing over agin. Good to know about the parts you have, I put a '98 225 ProMax on this boat now. But I still have the vintage 2.0 V6 that I'll put on the Vector.
my bass boat project is nearly complete after 4 years. I’m completing the small list while I wait on new ProXs on the way. You’ve motivated me plenty. Hydrostream looks amazing. A genuine question: How many nights a week do you spend in the garage past ten pm?
Hahaha probably 3-4 nights a week and the other nights I'm at work. I'd rather be in the garage than sit in the house. ProXS should be a nice motor for you!
@@TNels my sentiments exactly! I did notice how clean and arranged the garage is. You must’ve had 5 gallon buckets of fiberglass dust in that place haha. Thanks for sharing.
I just welded a piece of aluminum tubing to the factory front mounts on the clamshells. I wrote about it here, www.screamandfly.com/showthread.php?340316-1978-Viking-rebuild/page28 Post #407
Sorry… again… no information. At all. Nobody knows what engine is on it. Or why there are blue tubes going to it. Or what any of that wiring for 15 minutes was about, or all of the seat base building… nobody had any idea what the hell was happening. Couldn’t see that you were applying registration stickers, had no idea what the plaque was on the dash, or what you spent the next five minutes installing on the right side. Did you install your steering wheel with caulk? Lube? No idea. Why did you look confused when tightening the wheel on? Were you setting torque? No one would know that. People who aren’t on our level of experience won’t gain anything from it, and people who are, are just watching you do what we’ve already done numerous times… yes, you’re doing a good job. But nobody understands why, unless they’ve already mastered it…
A lot of people have said it already but its worth saying again. what an excellent rebuild. You sir are a very skilled patient man. What a project. Love the Cigar on the side as well.
Thank you so much for the kind words! It does mean a lot. I've always enjoyed a cigar while working on a project or when just winding down at night.
100% solid state excellence. By far the best rebuild I ever saw. Your attention to detail is mind blowing... as well as your patience
Thank you very much! Its a true labor of love. Hope to be back in the water soon for this season.
Attention to detail. You built a quality unit sir. 👍👍👏👏👏👏
Thank you very much! Been having lots of fun with it.
Amazing! I hope you get to spend as much time driving it as you did fixing it!.
Thank you! I sure try to!
Wow nice job!!! Not many people have the skill set let alone the patience and determination to pull off such an extensive restoration. I doubt many restoration shops would have put the care and detail into the job that you did. I wouldn't even hazard a guess at what that restoration would have cost to have someone do. You should be very proud of that awesome boat. Hope your family enjoys it for generations!!
Thank you so much for the kind words! It was a bunch of work, but a labor of love. Very cool to have the family boat going agin. I get to see my father barefoot agin and now I get to pull my nephew water skiing. It cost me a good chunk even doing it myself. But I couldn’t replace it for what I have into it.
@@TNels I'm not sure you could even replace that boat if heaven forbid something catastrophic were to happen to it. You'd not likely ever find one in that condition for any price. My guess is you'd have to buy another used one and do it again. Does your insurance have an appraised value on it? If they just use the book value of a 1977 hydrostream you'd likely get less than you have in it!
I agree that I wouldn't find another one in this shape. If something were to happen I would have to build a new one. Thankfully I have an agreed value policy on the boat. I was very diligent on keeping track of receipts throughout the build so I set the value a little above that.
You, sir, have a superb range of skills!
Thank you! I've been blessed with talented hands.
These boats are still the coolest things on the water. So cool the windshield looked like shade's.
The meticulous detail of your restoration ensure yours will be higher quality than hydrostreme ever rolled out the doors. Awesome 👍👍👍
Thank you! I never thought of the windshields like that. But now that you mention it, it a perfect analogy!
@@TNels I think okley got their design from hydrostream
Awesome job man, that boat is the bomb👍👍👍
@@BB-bv6uq Thanks!
What a nice job of the restoration. Looks awesome.
Thank you!
You have extreme talent . Your great at all of it ! Just a Badass job .
Thanks man!
Hell yes man. This is one of the best boat restorations on youtube. Great job!!!!!
Thank you!
incredeable work! doing everything like a steering wheel. I m stuning. Well indications on cockpit:talented usefull people.
Thank you! I like to pay attention to the details.
Your attention to detail and beyond is totally phenomenal ! What a superb machine you have built. Mind boggling ! FANTASTIC JOB ! P.S. wish I had an 1/8th of your skills.
Thank you very much!
Man what a great job you did!! Kudos to you!!
Thanks, Mark! Means a lot from you!
Beautiful video and even better boat. Congratulations👍🏼
Thanks Will!
That boat is better than new. Looking foward to see it in the water. Brian. Long Island ny
Thank you! Heading to the lake shortly.
Looking great and youre going the extra mile to make it last too, like that a lot!
Thank you! Spent a some extra time now to not have to worry about it agin.
@@TNels I especially enjoy thos because my first ModVP boat ride was in 1987 in the same boat with a 2.5 and Ill never forget it lol, what a blast!
ABSOLUTELY SICK‼️‼️‼️👍👍. Vinny 🇺🇸
Looks fantastic!!!
Thank you!
What paint did you use on the floor? Im working on a similar project. @@TNels
@@chrismyers5487 regular gel coat on the floor
I restored my 1987 Aries Boat that belonged to my deceased friend....(His wife sold it to me) It Me took about 2 years to do so But, I have it the way I Like it.....The New matching Steering Wheel was the last touch that made a big difference.
Thanks! Nice to save a classic!
I'm sure your lips went vroom vroom when you mounted that steering wheel. Cracking build.
As the build came together there were many times sitting behind the wheel making engine noises haha.
very nice work you have great talent! i had the same boat with a 115 mariner, we got 72 mph outta her. the boat is still in the family my brother has it but the transom is getting weak.
Great job!!!
Thank you!!
What awesome work and attention to detail. Boat looks amazing. Is the paddles on the steering wheel for the trim.
I’m finishing up the last bit of fiberglass work on my boat today. Worked well into the night last night. Probably going to put it in the water for a test run this weekend. I still have tons of work to do on the final details. Gel coat , carpet and a little bit of electrical. Not major. My boat hasn’t seen the water since 2002. Paid 400 bucks for it. Can’t wait to see your boat in the water.
Thank you! Yes the paddles are switch’s for trim and jack plate. They work really slick. They’re from Uflex, if you’re running a sea star helm you’ll need to make an adapter plate, but it can be done pretty easy. Good luck with your test run! 02 was the last time I was in this boat in the water.
Love the boat, I’m not sure if I want to put any flake in my paint. I’m going for a straight color
That look good in pretty much any color.
Looks great on the water! Saw your post on fb
Thanks! It’s been a blast!
@@TNels anything you wish you had done different during the rebuild?
@@MakinEmAtNight26 Few little things. I'll post an update to scream and fly in my build thread with some thoughts soon.
@@TNels appreciate it!
Looking great...just in time for some summer fun...awsome job 👏
I'll be able to use it all summer instead of working on it!
I see them plates on your wall are you in the Twin Cities? I have a Viper I will be restoring next year. Unfortunately I run a dealership out here in Wisconsin but have unlimited Supply parts for these old boat motors. If you catch yourself in a jam I may have what you're looking for and great build you do good work man
Yes sir, just a little north of the cities. Good luck on the rebuild, I picked up a Vector and will be doing the same thing over agin. Good to know about the parts you have, I put a '98 225 ProMax on this boat now. But I still have the vintage 2.0 V6 that I'll put on the Vector.
Wow!
Thanks!
my bass boat project is nearly complete after 4 years. I’m completing the small list while I wait on new ProXs on the way. You’ve motivated me plenty. Hydrostream looks amazing.
A genuine question: How many nights a week do you spend in the garage past ten pm?
Hahaha probably 3-4 nights a week and the other nights I'm at work. I'd rather be in the garage than sit in the house.
ProXS should be a nice motor for you!
@@TNels my sentiments exactly! I did notice how clean and arranged the garage is. You must’ve had 5 gallon buckets of fiberglass dust in that place haha. Thanks for sharing.
How did you connect the rigging hose to the motor what connector did u use
I just welded a piece of aluminum tubing to the factory front mounts on the clamshells. I wrote about it here, www.screamandfly.com/showthread.php?340316-1978-Viking-rebuild/page28
Post #407
175 you need a 250hp for that mint boat
225 ProMax going on this week.
High 90's in mph ???
Yes in MPH. More than one GPS confirms. Best to date is 94.7. Still looking for another prop to try for the 100 mark.
Sorry… again… no information. At all. Nobody knows what engine is on it. Or why there are blue tubes going to it. Or what any of that wiring for 15 minutes was about, or all of the seat base building… nobody had any idea what the hell was happening. Couldn’t see that you were applying registration stickers, had no idea what the plaque was on the dash, or what you spent the next five minutes installing on the right side. Did you install your steering wheel with caulk? Lube? No idea. Why did you look confused when tightening the wheel on? Were you setting torque? No one would know that. People who aren’t on our level of experience won’t gain anything from it, and people who are, are just watching you do what we’ve already done numerous times… yes, you’re doing a good job. But nobody understands why, unless they’ve already mastered it…