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[venom97]

New to the forum and boating as well. Went out a lot last summer on my buddies boat and just picked up my first. Look foward to being a part of the site and apologize in advance for all the newbie questions I will be asking! Lol.

 

[Chris]

New to the forum and boating as well. Went out a lot last summer on my buddies boat and just picked up my first. Look foward to being a part of the site and apologize in advance for all the newbie questions I will be asking! Lol.

Welcome aboard.

Do I gather based on your username you've got a Hydrostream?

-Chris

 

[venom97]

Thanks, I had a 97 cobra mustang a while back. Always been into mustangs and now have another hobby to add! Lol. I bought a 90 reinell 196.

 

[nathan]

welcome to the site. hope we can help with your questions. remember we always like pictures.

 

[Sean]

Hey Venom...welcome.
This is a great place and we like to hear about you, your boat, what you're workin' on, your questions, your answers, where you're boating, stories of all kinds and of course pictures!

 

[venom97]

Thanks guys for the warm welcome. I don't have many pics since I just picked it up but ill post up a couple that I have. I bought it and was told it has a cracked block. I've got a replacement 350 for it already but I guess I need to swap in some brass freeze plugs. It will only be used in fresh water. The motor I got has an edelbrock cam and I still need to get the specs for it. The boat has corsa thru hull exhaust and a pretty nice stereo set up in it. Can't wait to get it running and get it on the water next spring!

 

[Sean]

Hey, That looks nice!
Do you have any idea what the deadrise is? (How deep the deep V bottom is)

 

[venom97]

Not a clue! Lol. I would like to know the importance of that and how to find out....... haha

 

[Sean]

Deadrise is just the measurement of the angle of the "V" in your hull at the transom. Deeper V boats handle the rougher water better... for example the Donzi Classics are 24 degrees.

This thread explains it...and has a diagram.
http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/312205-how-measure-deadrise-transom.html

 

[venom97]

Thanks for the insight Sean! Should be pretty calm waters most of the time around here but I'll do some reading up on this!

 

[Sean]

I was interested because I'm looking for a project hull....and yours looks great.
The traditional "go fast" boats Donzi, Fountain, Sutphen etc... are usually quite pricey even in project form.

I'm looking for a boat that'll handle rougher water.

 

[nathan]

nice boat!

 

[venom97]

Thanks nathan! I'll try and get a measurement for you Sean the next time I go out and work on the boat.

 

[Sean]

Just take a picture directly from the rear....
It's much easier to measure....

S

 

[venom97]

Just take a picture directly from the rear....
It's much easier to measure....

S

Will do!