Destroying my 40 yr old race boat...

[@JayStrev]

Yeah remember that job, will never forget it. I had a 1985 Hydrostream VKing. since I was doing all that work I went ahead and used Klegecell core instead of balsa. Never rot again. Wish I kept that boat.

[@thebrowncompound]

Yea these boats get much more care when redone nowadays that balsa will last forever! Wish I still had it too but onto the next

[@cameronblessinger9257]

Love the vid. We NEED more!

[@a3_Beats]

Yoooooo, I’ve been waiting for this so long!!!! I gotta say that you living the dream for sure! I want to do the same stuff so bad when I get older and I hope I get a chance to. Love the content Preston, when u saw you posted the happiness and excitement went up so fast. Thank you

[@thebrowncompound]

Glad you enjoy!

[@dbsranchr]

I’d highly recommend removing the motor off the back before you put the core down. Could put an even more hook in the bottom of the hull.

[@thebrowncompound]

I had the weight off of it with a cherry picker but yes very understandable boat is back together and has been tested… Stay tuned 👀

[@thebrowncompound]

Whenever we did the core, I definitely took the weight off the motor With the cherry picker

[@duramaxklem1491]

I have a 1981 Vector Im watching for inspiration! Keep the videos coming. Cheers from B.C Canada

[@thebrowncompound]

Right on!

[@duramaxklem1491]

Can you do a video on how you wired your boat? Please ans thanks.

[@thebrowncompound]

@duramaxklem1491 wired how so like gauges and what not?

[@coltensawyer6761]

That things gonna be flawless when your done with it sweet boat ! You still have the 14-36 mud boat project you did ?

[@thebrowncompound]

I just sold it couple months ago… after ducking season ended it was a blast for couple years but needed some stuff out the door so we can move onto bigger and better things!! Stay tuned 🫡

[@EthanBarrett-33]

Another banger video. Keep ‘em coming!

[@jasonmerrick8597]

I’ve got a Viper, a Vector, and a Viking and considering rebuilding all 3 boat floors and transoms. Can you give a materials vendor list? How thick was the actual core thicknesses? I’d hate to slice through the bottom of the boat.

[@thebrowncompound]

It was just half inch balsa board I just googled it and then bought from the first online store can’t remember the name

[@hsam9791]

I just went through all this on a 1973 Sidewinder SS16. 200hp EFI needs a little attention and in the water I go.

[@chopfer5864]

Time for all new stringers, better just check the transom too..I'm sure it's wet...

[@thebrowncompound]

Transom is redone I saw pictures of that.. floor definitely gonzo haha she’s done an been tested! stay tuned videos coming this weekend!

[@matthewtaylor1697]

At least you aren't afraid to get after it.

[@thebrowncompound]

Never have never will be 🫡

[@jasonmerrick8597]

You must Really love those flip-flops; can’t imagine doing a job like that wearing those shoe-substitutes! Love the content though! 👍

[@thebrowncompound]

Haha idk man I been wearing flip flops my whole life I’ve done my fair share of fiberglass work in them 🤣

[@jasonmerrick8597]

Do you still love your Hydrostream? Or do you rather a Mirage or STV type boat? (Im trying to decide between the boat styles to buy)

[@thebrowncompound]

hydro really a river boat mirage stv handle way better!

[@glee8892]

Likes the roundabout music

[@Gasgaspro]

First comment, but what what 😢 My voodoo was the same way, hoping my valaro is not. Love your vids, welcome back

[@riverdragonmarineservice441]

Ahh the dreaded hydrostream recore, ask ne how I know, 30+ times.

[@jimraaijmakers1359]

Taking out a rotten wood floor on flip flops ! 😂

[@thebrowncompound]

haha fiberglass permanently runs in my blood now

[@jimraaijmakers1359]

@@thebrowncompound ….cool ! 😎

[@MacNewlove]

Literally into the same thing with my 79 J craft I re-motored and found the transom and core rotted just sent it out for glass

[@thebrowncompound]

Should’ve just learned from me and did it yourself!

[@MacNewlove]

@@thebrowncompound I’ll do everything but the fiberglass

[@thebrowncompound]

@MacNewlove so easy!! Stay tuned video dropping tonight on the finished product!

[@mich5167]

Im still wondering what grab bar you used on that jon boat video…😂

[@thebrowncompound]

Amazon haha let me see if I can find it.. I had my buddy / IG @lp_coatings powder it black

[@thebrowncompound]

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[@mich5167]

Damn ive seen that one before but the bottom was a little different so i passed on it. Ill give it a shot thanks for the response!

[@clappedoutcreations1188]

You should have weighed it so you can see how much water it was holding

[@thebrowncompound]

I knowww! Would’ve been a pain in the butt

[@thewraith6360]

hell yeah we back 😎

[@riverdragonmarineservice441]

Take the motor off before you lay it up.

[@thebrowncompound]

Hooked the cherry picker up an took the weight off.. should’ve unbolted because I had too either way for the trim motor but it is what it is she rides nice!

[@deltadugasse7244]

I told you to make a video on KZbin

[@hhazelhoff1363]

I think they are smoking meth

[@a3_Beats]

Who?