1978 Hydrostream Vector

idvette · **Posted:** December 31st, 2015, 5:04 pm

I've seen a bunch of different setups on these Vectors, and a shit ton of owners complain about handling characteristics with anything on the heavier end, like 2.5s, 2thirsty5s and the like. I'd love to see a high rpm 2.0, like an old F1 motor or something. Save some weight, sound like a pissed off sewing machine full of those Africanized Bees and maybe be a little more driveable than the average vector. I'd do it with my Vision, but I already have the EFI 2.4 and no budget lol

KAL Racing · **Joined:** April 8th, 2012, 8:11 am **Posts:** 1297

Nice score on the Vector 8-)

For those of that are budget minded we have Bommer's beaters and booms and delivery device … he could fix you up with something cheap :mrgreen:

FAOAC

WalkWithMax · **Posted:** December 31st, 2015, 5:24 pm

Idvette, I like your XRI! ... I really like 2 Liters too

KAL Racing wrote:

Nice score on the Vector 8-)

For those of that are budget minded we have Bommer's beaters and booms and delivery device … he could fix you up with something cheap :mrgreen:

FAOAC

Haha! Thats very funny as usual Ken! I'm all about being budget minded... Lets let the MAN chime in! :?:

p man · **Posted:** December 31st, 2015, 6:59 pm

Don't think there's much advantage to a 2 liter. They are actually heavier then the 2.4 and 2.5

idvette · **Posted:** December 31st, 2015, 7:15 pm

p man wrote:

Don't think there's much advantage to a 2 liter. They are actually heavier then the 2.4 and 2.5

Good info, I always thought the 2.0 was lighter

Tomcat · **Posted:** January 1st, 2016, 10:59 am

I'm rigging a Ventura II with a 2.0, weight saving isn't the goal, saving $$ on fuel is while keeping the fun factor up and build cost down. Lot's of 2.0's out there dirt cheap and if I ever get the urge I can easily drop on a 2.5 power head.

WalkWithMax · **Posted:** January 1st, 2016, 11:08 am

The Ventura II is a great boat. Sounds like a great plan. I have always liked the 2 liter motors. That boat will be a lot of fun. Post a picture of it when you get a chance.

Northbase · **Posted:** January 1st, 2016, 11:21 am

Considered a Mariner?
Grey & orange....put an orange pin stripe on the boat....look mint.
There's a Mariner Super Mag (ProMax) 150 for sale in the Oshawa area.
If you're interested I'll track down the guys number and get it to you.
Motor is mint and the seller is motivated.

WalkWithMax · **Posted:** January 1st, 2016, 4:13 pm

Northbase wrote:

Considered a Mariner?
Grey & orange....put an orange pin stripe on the boat....look mint.
There's a Mariner Super Mag (ProMax) 150 for sale in the Oshawa area.
If you're interested I'll track down the guys number and get it to you.
Motor is mint and the seller is motivated.

I saw that one on Kijiji Greg. That's a really nice motor for sure. It's likely out of my budget... well actually, I don't really have a budget at this point

I have a nice family bowrider with a 3L Mercruiser to sell. Baby steps...

Keep the ideas coming

WalkWithMax · **Posted:** January 15th, 2016, 12:02 pm

So, I have a 1990 stock 2.0L 150 Mariner to work with now. I am rebuilding it over the winter and getting parts, props, and advice from at least 4 different guys on this site. Gotta love the boating family!

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