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June 05, 2012, 12:39:07 AM
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jahoward1

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Re: Restoration questions
« Reply #15 on: June 05, 2012, 12:39:07 AM »



Hi everybody. Here's a quick update.  I'm putting the boat in the shop Thursday to have the trim problem fixed and to have her checked and made ready like I do before every season.  While she was sitting, I removed the seat and back cushion from on top of the livewell and I'm going to an upholstery shop Wednesday.  I talked to the guy today and he seems confident that he can remake these seats (I'm sure that won't be cheap) and I'll address the ladder when my boat comes back.

One question: The damage depicted in the picture above is into the hull fiberglass.  I don't know how or when this happened.  Is this something I can repair myself and if so, can this be done outside?

James H


1997 Aquasport 200 Osprey
"Sally May"

June 05, 2012, 06:13:38 AM
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Re: Restoration questions
« Reply #16 on: June 05, 2012, 06:13:38 AM »
You can fix that yourself. Marinetex will work but will show more. You can also get bondo glass at wally world, fill and sand it then use gelcoat on top. The gel will look nicer but the marinetex is easier.
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June 05, 2012, 06:39:27 PM
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jahoward1

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« Reply #17 on: June 05, 2012, 06:39:27 PM »
Gracias.  Just for experience, I'm going to try the bondo/gelcoat way.  You guys are great.  


James H


1997 Aquasport 200 Osprey
"Sally May"

June 07, 2012, 12:50:11 AM
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jahoward1

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Re: Restoration questions
« Reply #18 on: June 07, 2012, 12:50:11 AM »
Whats up everybody.  I took those messed up ugly seats over to Moorestown Auto-Boat Upholstery in  Moorestown NJ and they're making me new seats, going to even throw some teal color in them at my request.  They hit me up for $280.00. That sounds reasonable since they're making totally new seats with marine materials.  Meanwhile, the boat's off to the shop tomorrow to fix the trim problem I've been having. Sally May will be extra pretty soon. I hope these seats come out nice. Thanks again.


James H :afro:


1997 Aquasport 200 Osprey
"Sally May"

June 24, 2012, 10:13:40 PM
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jahoward1

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Re: Restoration questions
« Reply #19 on: June 24, 2012, 10:13:40 PM »
I got the seats back.  I think they look nice.  Now on to the the next project (of course unless I sell the boat first).  Here's before and after pics.

James H :afro:






1997 Aquasport 200 Osprey
"Sally May"

June 25, 2012, 12:32:12 PM
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pete

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« Reply #20 on: June 25, 2012, 12:32:12 PM »
Wow! That looks great! And that is a good deal too! :salut:
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June 26, 2012, 08:57:39 AM
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jahoward1

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« Reply #21 on: June 26, 2012, 08:57:39 AM »
Thanks Pete. I think I'll clean her up and get her in the water before moving to the next thing.


James H


1997 Aquasport 200 Osprey
"Sally May"

July 11, 2012, 11:00:27 PM
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jahoward1

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Re: Restoration questions
« Reply #22 on: July 11, 2012, 11:00:27 PM »
OK everybody, I'm only going into my 6th year of owning this boat but last night I FINALLY put her name on... Tadaaaa :cheers:   "Sally May" I think she looks sweet!  I also bought the flush mount latch so replacing the broken one and fixing the swim ladder are next.  Tell me whatcha think.

James H




1997 Aquasport 200 Osprey
"Sally May"

July 11, 2012, 11:09:31 PM
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pete

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« Reply #23 on: July 11, 2012, 11:09:31 PM »
lookind good,like the lettering font,nicely done! :scratch:
2003  Osprey 225
Palm Bay FL

July 12, 2012, 12:36:00 AM
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« Reply #24 on: July 12, 2012, 12:36:00 AM »
Heckuva job. The upholstery is nice, the piping nice too.

Best thing...you decided not to sell. You're stuck with us now :lol:

July 13, 2012, 02:14:28 AM
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« Reply #25 on: July 13, 2012, 02:14:28 AM »
Lol... Thanks fellas for the comments.  I'm Aquasport loyal now so even if I bought another boat, she'd probably be another Aquasport.  Anyway, I know these are just small fixes but, to me, "Sally May" looks better and better.  

I had planned to replace the broken latch that secures the fishbox.  Presently, I have to pull on the hatch itself and the broken latch at the same time to open the box.  I bought a replacement at West Marine but it is probably a 16th bigger in diameter than the broken one.  So that's turned this into a small project instead of just plug-in.  Either way and weather permitting, I plan on putting Sally May in the salt waters of Barnegat Bay this weekend and I'm really looking forward to that :D  Hopefully we can all get out this weekend.  The pic below is of the broken latch.  I think a little sanding will let her slide in easily--C ya





This was so easy, my 7 year old could have done it BUT... it's done.  Now on to the trailer lights.

James H


1997 Aquasport 200 Osprey
"Sally May"

August 03, 2012, 06:54:30 AM
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« Reply #26 on: August 03, 2012, 06:54:30 AM »
Trailer lights done. What's next?


1997 Aquasport 200 Osprey
"Sally May"

 

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