Sea trials Haines Hunter V17L refit with Evinrude 150hp G2

See how the old Haines Hunter V17L preforms with a pod extension and the new Evinrude 150hp G2 fitted.

[@KrnSMLS]

Back for the 80th time. Can’t wait to rebuild my 17r

[@jimzzful]

Well done mate, I'm doing a v17 up atm and it's really hard and challenging work, you're end result is outstanding!

[@stevev8407]

What’s the cost to fully rebuild one, in your opinion? I’m thinking of doing the same!

[@sneakdebeef4796]

@@stevev8407 10-20k id assume

[@waterbourne9282]

Good choices all round I think. Had my own V163, a really impressive and capable little sea boat, and reckon the same, one of those 17L's would do the job nicely and not too big to store and tow. Those ETEC's looked to be fab too- very sad to see they are no longer around.

[@psiwog]

Awesome video mate. I have a 163c and love it

[@keenynkeenyn6908]

Extremely dope boat looks sick

[@25hpboatracerman]

Mate, awesome video. Great boat and looks like you enjoy yourself on the water! Go the Haines !!

[@makapa2u]

Awesome boat !!! That whole transom section is awesome!!! If I still lived in Hawaii that would be perfect setup for Blue Water Hunters

[@LarsLindroth]

Beautifully shot, informative video of an impressive resto. This boat is a prime example of the fact that dynamite comes in small packages, and still gets the job done better than almost anything else.

[@tristanmccauley2318]

Seas never change, was a good boat 30 years ago, still is today.

[@andrewiannello6548]

Looks like it's continuously porpoising, unless that's rolling sea's

[@grundyproductions7248]

Rolling sea and going 35 knots. When out in the boat we do load up the front with gear which does help keep her balanced better though.

[@leeting8590]

nice!

[@expdtn3328]

Awesome

[@therukugorillazaotearoa_]

Name of company who refitted transom please ??

[@grundyproductions7248]

He was a one man band in HB but is not doing it any more.

[@therukugorillazaotearoa_]

@@grundyproductions7248 oh that's no good that boat is a beast the way he's built his

[@heathholzhauser6545]

Nice work ...whats the distance from the old transom to the new pod transom ?

[@grundyproductions7248]

600mm plus 5 degree rake to give more tilt control.

[@Themarty1111]

Mate that's awesome! Got the same motor on my 6 mtr cruisecraft galaxy. Absolutely love it so far. Getting 42 knots with a 19 P rebel at 5850 rpm. Are U running a Viper? What pitch?

[@grundyproductions7248]

Cheers yes a Viper 14 & 3/4 x 20 great set up for sure.

[@timothyhutchins4668]

How hard was it to build the pods and push the transom back?

[@grundyproductions7248]

Hey Tim it was pretty easy just took a lot of time and thought.

[@MohammedAli-xz6ji]

Hey mate what's the lowest speed you can drive the boat while on the plane ?

[@grundyproductions7248]

With 3 people on board and in a flat sea it is about 17knots due mainly to the 22degree V at the transom.

[@flipspearing]

Hey mate what’s its weight fully fueled up

[@grundyproductions7248]

Hey Blake I put it over the weigh bridge with some dive gear and fuel tank 80% full came in at 1.36ton.

[@mykiwished4629]

Very nice. Any build videos or threads? I'm looking to do a pod extension and refit on my fi glass.

[@grundyproductions7248]

Thanks My Kiwi shed yes there are 3 other videos on our channel of the refit - your welcome to take a look.

[@matm6916]

@@grundyproductions7248 thanks

[@lachlanoneil8938]

200 hours, that’s literally nothing

[@grundyproductions7248]

Yes just early days yet.

[@mohammedboxking]

Mate is this the 3 cylinder model or the V6?

[@grundyproductions7248]

mohammedboxking yeah mate it’s the V6 HO model cheers

[@phillspearsfish]

What fuel tank did you put in? Did you do a built in Vinyl Ester tank?

[@phillspearsfish]

Awesome boat by the way, im currently doing up a bonito, adding a pod etc. Used your boat as a guide, Thanks for the videos brother!

[@grundyproductions7248]

@@phillspearsfish Hey mate, the fuel tank is epoxy layed with double bias mat. Vinyl is the way to go just dont use any ethanol additives with your fuel and make sure your baffles are strong and glassed to all 4 sides so they dont flex.

[@MellowBullet]

What brand of bimini is that? Love the hardtop!

[@grundyproductions7248]

Thanks, we made the hard top ourselves from a mould out of MDF board.

[@MellowBullet]

@@grundyproductions7248 thanks for the info!

[@joeycarnevale9219]

Was there much weight added in the boat?

[@grundyproductions7248]

Hey Joey, We put the Batteries up front and also a fresh water tank which is great for washing yourself down after a dive. The pod was made to float 180kg to help give lift at rest. I hope that helps answer your question.

[@joeycarnevale9219]

@@grundyproductions7248 thats cool! im currently looking at one to buy, it has been foamed filled and extra layers of mesh added. on the trailer with 140L of fuel, and 185 suzuki its weights 1850kg what does yours weigh

[@grundyproductions7248]

@@joeycarnevale9219 Yeah mine weighs a total of 1360kg with foam filled floor etc but only about 50lts of fuel in the tank when I weighed her. Is the one your looking at a V17L also?

[@joeycarnevale9219]

Grundy Productions yes.. there’s a dude on insta has a 17L spirio. His is but heavier also. Around the 1.9mark.... on trailer.the one I’m looking at is hull and outboard 1.3T