Paul's 11ft. Hydrostream Huster

[ministream]

this is my 1987 11ft. 6in Hydrostream Hustler with my custom built 3cyl. w/ nitrous

[bad news racing]

MAN: I realy like your rig . Where are you , can you come to the Moss Piont race .
We need to race .

[ministream]

idk where that race is. and what kind of race is it? I drag race mine, 800ft runs. thats a cool boat you have too. how fast does she go?

[ultrafast30]

That is sweet! Who set up your nitrous system. Do you use methenol or gas? Is it staying alive?

[ministream]

I setup the nitrous myself. Im running avfuel(100LL). Shes staying together so far.

[ministream]

I havent tried the nitrous yet. Thats new this year. Im waiting for it to warm up out here so i can do some testing. Should be quite the handful when i push the button.

[LIQUID NIRVANA]

Love It. Would be one fantastic ride. Thanks for the insight.

ken

[bad news racing]

We are moving along in the high 60's just getting started , Bogalusa Boat Club is
hosting a Race In Bogalusa , We run on plane start at the bouy 1/4 mile.
Iwould love to see what happens when you hit the button.
Moss Point Mississippi is having a race in april.
Check them out in the events section.

[ministream]

Nice. Yea im excited to see how the nitrous works. Im hoping to see 80+mph all out. And 70-mph in the 800 ft. Last year just motor ran a 73mph all out on gps. And a 65mph in 800ft. So it should be interesting to see what happens. I will deffinitly keep that race in mind. Thanks

[ultrafast30]

kinda compression ya runnin??

[Ron Hill]

What prop is that, too?

[Billsboats]

Cool set up

[ministream]

right now im running 190lbs. or 21cc head with the nitrous i might back it down to a 23cc head. but ill test it with the 21cc first see how it works. i know i will see more affect if i run a stock head w/ nitrous but i loose my hole shot. so lots of testing ahead.

[ministream]

ron i have a prop from you that i ran last year worked good. now im trying a 23x12 omc race cleaver. over the hub.

[Ron Hill]

We, at Hill Marine, are working hard on a new over the hub cleaver. We also have some new cleavers...

COOL BOAT REALLY!

[Thumper]

I have met Paul and Watched his boat run several times.......
You have done a nice Job....I am sure I will see you in Three Lakes Wi. this summer?

Brad K Rhinelander Wi

[ministream]

Ron i will have to check them out. I am always looking to try new props.
Brad yes i should be at three lakes this year again. Hopefully running alot better then last year. You bringing the hustler out again?

[chris3298]

This boat is like the little boats i use to ride in when I was 13 years old in Disney World but with much less power. That thing is freaking awsome. So how much horse power when you hit the button?

[ministream]

With the nitrous i should be around 135-140hp. Spinning 8500rpm

[chris3298]

With the nitrous i should be around 135-140hp. Spinning 8500rpm

dam, thats insane

[ministream]

thanks :cool:

[Thumper]

This boat is like the little boats i use to ride in when I was 13 years old in Disney World but with much less power. That thing is freaking awsome. So how much horse power when you hit the button?

Chris, I believe Disney ran the Mercury Cubs...they too were fun little boats


Hydrostream produced many of these Hustler Boats in the Tunnel hull version in the 70's. BUT Pauls, Hydrostream Hustler is a much much more Rare version V-PAD Hull....According to Howard PipKorn Less than 20 Vhulls were produced between 84 around 91 when the company closed......I myself, have 3 of these Hydrostream Hustler Vpads and they can easily handle a great deal of HP.......I have a 105hp Chrysler Racer on one, a 75hp Stinger on another and a 150hp Chrysler Stacker Racer on my last one currently under construction....

The hulls sit well in the water even with the heavier outboards and perform Great. The transoms were very well built......Paul has the 10.5 inch pad on the bottom which makes a great Straightaway Boat......Paul is a very Light Fella and his boat gets up and goes very well

If I am not mistaken Hydrostream Hustlers were rated for 25hp ...... The Short shaft 75 Stinger became a motor of choice to run as a Laker....

The poorer performing Hustler tunnel hull was revamped into the New Hustler Vpad hull in the 80's to compete in the Mini Grand Prix Class

WELL DONE PAUL!!!!!!!! I'll be GUNNIN for ya

[ministream]

Haha sounds good. I cant wait.

[chris3298]

Chris, I believe Disney ran the Mercury Cubs...they too were fun little boats


Hydrostream produced many of these Hustler Boats in the Tunnel hull version in the 70's. BUT Pauls, Hydrostream Hustler is a much much more Rare version V-PAD Hull....According to Howard PipKorn Less than 20 Vhulls were produced between 84 around 91 when the company closed......I myself, have 3 of these Hydrostream Hustler Vpads and they can easily handle a great deal of HP.......I have a 105hp Chrysler Racer on one, a 75hp Stinger on another and a 150hp Chrysler Stacker Racer on my last one currently under construction....

The hulls sit well in the water even with the heavier outboards and perform Great. The transoms were very well built......Paul has the 10.5 inch pad on the bottom which makes a great Straightaway Boat......Paul is a very Light Fella and his boat gets up and goes very well

If I am not mistaken Hydrostream Hustlers were rated for 25hp ...... The Short shaft 75 Stinger became a motor of choice to run as a Laker....

The poorer performing Hustler tunnel hull was revamped into the New Hustler Vpad hull in the 80's to compete in the Mini Grand Prix Class

WELL DONE PAUL!!!!!!!! I'll be GUNNIN for ya


150 hp???? you must be not taking your meds :rolleyes:

[ministream]

haha more power = more fun

[Thumper]

Paul
Here is a photo of My Hydrostream Hustler

[chris3298]

looks like a museum

[ministream]

Yea thats the 49ci one right? I heard about that one haha crazy colors

[bad news racing]

Keep us posted ,I want to know what happens when you push the BUTTON on tht rig!
I always wanted to try it ,never had the guts.

[chris3298]

Keep us posted ,I want to know what happens when you push the BUTTON on tht rig!
I always wanted to try it ,never had the guts.

what button? nitrous?

[ministream]

I will. It is suppose to be nicer next week so hopefully i can get in the water and start testing. And yes chris nitrous :)

[bad news racing]

Still looking for that first shot , hope you still dry side up?

[ultrafast30]

updates? I am building a similar setup with a lightweight allison 13R. I have a system from a 3 cyl snowmobile to put on mine. Planning an 8hp per cylinder hit with race gas on the fuel side.. How hard does your motor turn?

[ministream]

i have had the boat out once so far, was testing to make sure the new electric fuel pump system was working good. ran like a champ lower to mid 70's on a all out run. having had a chance to fill the bottle yet. work has been kicking my *** lately.
does it run hard? it runs good, no nitrous im spinning around 7500 with the nitrous hoping to spin 8000-8500, dont wanna take it too high just wanna get there faster. im spraying a 9hp shot per cyl. i also have bigger jets too.

[bad news racing]

That sounds good ,keep us posted ,if we ever get this 3cylinder yamaha constant we are set up to spray it :)

[ultrafast30]

Any updates?

[bad news racing]

only seen him on here once sence my last post , mabe got wet hope not :(

[ultrafast30]

I've tried that. it Sucks!! Stuffed a Seebold several years ago. I went out through the floor after the sponsons broke off. Hooked the gas pedal around my foot and followed the boat to the bottom in 35' of water. Life jacket brought me back to the top. Glad I was wearing one!!

[ministream]

Hey guys sry for it taking so long. Works been crazy. Had her in the water last night. Ran good. I was only shooting a 5hp shot per cylinder. The smallest jets NOS makes. There was a diference ran a 67 without nitrous and a 71 with. These are speeds in about 1000-1200ft. You can feel it when it kicks in. She pulls pretty good. Thats wat i race so thats all i really care about. Still have to try some different setups and see which one works the best.

[ultrafast30]

Sounds cool. Is your motor pretty fresh.Kinda rpm you turnin.

[ministream]

Its got two seasons on it but still fresh i would say. I was only spinning 6500-700. Thats why im throwing more nitrous at it. My run is to short to spin my 12x23 cleaver otherwise. Shooting for 8000rpm.

[ministream]

Ok i raised the nitrous up to a 9hp shot per cylinder. Wow is all i can say. When you hit that button hang on cuz she goes. I think next im going to raise it to a 50hp shot total and run a progressive system on it so i can run it on my holeshot without blowing the gearcase. It will be a little while before i try that tho.

[chris3298]

Ok i raised the nitrous up to a 9hp shot per cylinder. Wow is all i can say. When you hit that button hang on cuz she goes. I think next im going to raise it to a 50hp shot total and run a progressive system on it so i can run it on my holeshot without blowing the gearcase. It will be a little while before i try that tho.


So wait a 50 hp shot then what will it be total 170 hp?

[ministream]

Um im thinking its somewhere around 150-160hp. Not to bad out of a lil three cylinder ha

[chris3298]

Um im thinking its somewhere around 150-160hp. Not to bad out of a lil three cylinder ha


no kidding