6 month update on owning a new Silver Streak
- Thread starter Kinetic
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Hi, the 115 is all the motor you need I"ve had mine up to 32mph on a calm day in Sidney and that's fast enough for anyone I think. The gas hasn't been a issue as the motor is great on gas but most of the time I'm on my kicker trolling. The only unforeseen issue I had was with the wash down leaver . On mine it was at deck level and positioned under where the down rigger is located and I kept stepping on it and bending the leaver. I had to go back and have them build a shield preventing me from stepping on it.
I have the same boat with a 9.9 HT. and a 115. Depending on weather I run about 26@3800. Top speed 38 to 40. I get around 6 mpg at cruise. Think my GPS is set to US gallons. Running to my cabin in the Sechelt Inlet from Campbell River, around 85 miles I have used a full tank fighting a southeast to 15 gal US in good weather. Usually loaded fairly heavy when commuting. Turning Point SS 17 pitch. Had it changed to 16” to get the rpm up a bit. Happy with the boat. Got the Hard top with the walk thru windshield. Nice for off loading and keeping cool in the summer. Radar is the next project. Good choice, have fun!
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hey gong show, I have a volvo dualprop with my transducer on the starboard and never loose bottom at full speed. even in water 300' deep at 25 knots have pretty clear readings from my P66 transducer
BTW - love silverstreak boats. better than lifetimer IMO
BTW - love silverstreak boats. better than lifetimer IMO
Whistler74
New Member
Kinetic, I will echo what Lucky Streak says: get the trim tab plates welded on even if you don't get the tabs right away. Tabs are an easy install after that.
Congrats on the purchase - you'll be happy!
Congrats on the purchase - you'll be happy!
I didn't get a choice on my build, maybe others can comment. It's some sort of spray foam I think, as you can see it in the bow on my model.
They've been building quality boats since 1987, so I imagine they have things dialed in.
Aquaholic
Crew Member
With all due respect, spray foam has been problematic in boats that by regulation require flotation. I am surprised it is still being used if it is the same type that has been causing corrosion and pinholes in other similar boats
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Lucky Streak
Active Member
Most of the boats that end up with problems are ones with plywood floors. I dont like spray foam. But if it's in a water tight/airtight compartment. Then it's all good.
Rayvon
Well-Known Member
I don't think that is necesarilly true.There will always be condensation in a void space with dissimilar temps either side.Most builders worldwide use foam in their boats to achieve the government standard .(still floats when filled with water).
Rayvon
Well-Known Member
If you watch the video you will notice that he puts his foam in exposed area's where any water will evaporate ore drain away.Under gunwhales,in the bow,under the floor plating.Until something better comes along,foam will be used even though it can cause problems at times.Silver Streak (Andy) has been building good boats for a long time now and knows what he's doing.
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Aquaholic
Crew Member
Not meaning to derail, however I was curious if the SS had rigid or expanding 2 part foam. Talk to surveyors that specialize in insurance claims and related issues. Some all aluminum welded boats (no wood floor to lift) are unrepairable unless you cut the bottom off, remove the foam and re-skin them, almost not worth it on some price points. The water logging aspect as well as the harmful corrosive action is a concern, surprised there hasn't been a class action lawsuit on the mass produced boats down south. Open cell vs closed cell often comes up but I do not know if the preferred version is actually better at stopping corrosion.
Reel_Restorations
Active Member
Had the same boat built this past summer and dint have a choice on flotation. Wicked boat!
