Part 3: Rebuilding a Hydrostream VKing, 95% of the core is out

[@Horsepower738]

I’m currently taking the core out of my 76 Hydrostream viper. Looking forward to see how your restoration goes.

[@melvinrawlings1457]

Great content and looking forward to the next video. Much love to ya brother from Maryland❤❤❤

[@314899]

The core is balsa wood. We put it in the hull to re-enforce the bottom of the hull. Where it was black, it where the hull met the water at 100 MPR. Built these Hydrostream boats, back in the early 80's. When you cut the stringer, make sure it reaches the plywood floor. The floor is the support for the keel.

[@KaelanLeroux]

@@314899 ok good to know appreciate it !

[@silverfin198]

being that the core stretches from the bow to stern, wouldn't you want a continuous piece as to maintain rigidity?

[@KaelanLeroux]

Yea for sure, I’ll probably check how far the rot goes up next time. Hopefully not the entire way