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hey guys, just picked up a new project for myself. its a hydrostream valero. needs about as much work as what you would expect from a project, new floor, transom and stringers with new core if need be. paints a must, im thinking something similar to our 13 checkmate at the moment. for a motor im considering another johnny build. we are quite happy with the 225 on the panther, so why not do another lol. its gonna be a while before its water ready but im looking for some setup advice if possible and any info on how hydrostreams handle. never been in one before so im hoping to get a little info about it. happy boating!

keep us updated on the build ! i like these rebuild threads

valeros are great i love mine, still working on setup, i have a 225 on mine it is plenty of power, i just put an 8" set back on, we'll see how it goes, also have sea star hydraulic works fantastic ,tether kill switch, hot foot and helm mounted trim switch are must,!!!!. my best prop so far has been a 28p chopper, BUT i dont have a lwp so once i get that diled in i'v heard alot of guy run 30p cleavers, im still playing with setup,, i will be following this thred .. if you want a ride in a valero there should be a couple in parry sound this weekend,, i'll take you for a ride in mine no problem

im hoping my dad can send me some pictures of it, ive only seen one picture of it lol. any thoughts on motors? im having a hard time deciding what i want to power the boat, 2.4 or 2.5 merc or another big block johnny. its a tough one, the johnny has so much pull through the mid range im tempted to build one as a 16" mid with a merc lower unit. decisions decisions

heres the pictures he sent me, the hulls in decent shape. im hoping to get some work done on it this year, gonna try get most of the sanding on the upper half done with to get it out of the way. its gonna take a while, but i think its gonna be a really fun boat.

Cool project. One of my favourite boats.
Keep us posted with progress pictures.

X2 cant wait to see the finished boat.That trailer is built like a tank!!!

Steve

2.5l merc or a 2.6l yamaha imo.

I was thinking 2.4 cause it's alittle bit lighter but still has some power. I still really want to do a 16" johnrude build, any thoughts? I found a company that makes them, I'd just need to cut the swivel. I just want todays classes over with so I can come home and see the boat lol

Great project.
Just a comment on the trailer, think it's an old Caulkins.
Man, they were built, don't make em like that anymore. Looks like you could haul a 24 on it.
Good luck with your build.