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October 18, 2019, 10:05:49 PM
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« Reply #2430 on: October 18, 2019, 10:05:49 PM »
Thans Capt. Bob, I could not find that spec sheet anywhere!

October 19, 2019, 07:21:03 AM
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« Reply #2431 on: October 19, 2019, 07:21:03 AM »
Here's the other half.
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2018 Yamaha 150 4 Stroke
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October 22, 2019, 10:10:19 AM
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« Reply #2432 on: October 22, 2019, 10:10:19 AM »
What I wouldn’t give to be able to snag some parts off that brand new explorer in the photo... fish box lids, cup holder inserts, so on...

October 29, 2019, 04:52:47 PM
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« Reply #2433 on: October 29, 2019, 04:52:47 PM »
hello all my name is jeff and i live in connecticut and fish long island sound. i sold my steigercraft with all intentions of buying a larger boat that i can spend weekends on and then i saw this gem for sale, its a 1981 170 that was pretty inexpensive but was advertised not running, well i took a chance and purchased it and brought it home, well i had to stop and have tires replaced on trailer then brought it home,  so first thing was the motor.  compression was good and it had spark but it was not getting any fuel, kept pumping primer bulb and nothing.  there was a fuel filter on the transom but i herd a pumping sound under the center console and then i discovered there was another fuel filter mounted there with no filter screwed on it.  i installed a filter, pumped the primer and she purred like a kitten, me and my son used the boat for 2 months and i love this little boat!!! its home now for the winter and i decided to install new fuel tank, paint the inside and have the seats recovered and a few other things, will send pics when i learn how to get them off my phone, oh the guys i bought the boat from also just purchased it a month prior to me and gave up on the motor, its a 90hp yamaha,  i figured it needed a tank and thats why it had 2 fuel filters on it, i bought the new tank from phil at Alloy metal works whos name i got from this site, just want to say this is an excellent site and i have been lurking here since i bought the boat

October 29, 2019, 05:36:29 PM
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« Reply #2434 on: October 29, 2019, 05:36:29 PM »
Welcome aboard Jeff  :39:
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1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

October 29, 2019, 05:48:58 PM
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« Reply #2435 on: October 29, 2019, 05:48:58 PM »
Welcome aboard Jeff.  :salut:
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"Reef or Madness IV"

November 04, 2019, 07:05:19 PM
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New Aquasport Owner - 1972 19-6
« Reply #2436 on: November 04, 2019, 07:05:19 PM »
Well here I am. From Rabalo to Mako’s to pursuits and wellcrafts. Finally got my first classic aqua sport.

I am the proud winner of a 1972 196 center consul. The transom has been fully boxed and bracketed with jackplate. Floor and fuel tank replaced. So most of the hard work has already been done for me ;-)

She still needs a fair bit of rewiring. And a good re-paint on the deck. But with a 135 OptiMaxx turn in a 19 pitch prop. Thank God there are trim tabs. Because this boat wants to fly.

I’ll get some before and after pictures on here as I go along. And in the meantime any advice on the specific model would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

-Eazy

November 05, 2019, 07:25:37 AM
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« Reply #2437 on: November 05, 2019, 07:25:37 AM »
Welcome aboard EZ.  :salut:





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"Reef or Madness IV"

November 12, 2019, 12:34:56 PM
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« Reply #2438 on: November 12, 2019, 12:34:56 PM »
Down in Freeport TX. Should be getting my boat on in a few day. Traded my HD vrod for it.  I will be on the water a bit more. But I can't figure out how to post a pic so I guess I'm on my own

November 12, 2019, 06:20:13 PM
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« Reply #2439 on: November 12, 2019, 06:20:13 PM »
Welcome aboard 79er.  :salut:

So we can surmise its a model year 79 but what model?

Also, here's a link on pic posting. Read through it and you'll find that it is fairly easy.

http://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=12725.0

Good luck. :thumright:
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1991 210 Walkaround
2018 Yamaha 150 4 Stroke
"Reef or Madness IV"

November 13, 2019, 03:13:03 PM
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« Reply #2440 on: November 13, 2019, 03:13:03 PM »
Finally got my "new-to-me" 1997 245 Explorer cleaned up and on the water (Gwynn's Island, VA).  LONG process but after blown tires getting it home, engine woes, engine replacements, crazy wiring, and other surprise gotcha's it is working.   Damn boats are crazy annoying, incredibly expensive for all the "little stuff", but damn fun to work on.  it is now fishable and you can find me out in the Lower Chesapeake most weekends.  Thank you to all of the folks that post the great information on this site!

November 13, 2019, 04:30:42 PM
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« Reply #2441 on: November 13, 2019, 04:30:42 PM »
 :welcome01: 79er and VA. 79er post up a pic so we can help you ID your boat. VA - those big Explorers are heavy - I think my 230 Explorer with full 140gal fuel and 40 gal fresh water probably approaches my Tundra's 6900lb capacity  :shock:
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1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

November 13, 2019, 05:48:28 PM
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« Reply #2442 on: November 13, 2019, 05:48:28 PM »
Welcome aboard VA. :salut:
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"Reef or Madness IV"

December 06, 2019, 11:33:45 AM
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« Reply #2443 on: December 06, 2019, 11:33:45 AM »
Hello guys, i've been working for my father since he opened up his own fiberglass shop down in Homestead, FL for almost a year now and thought I was ready to pick up my own project and fix her up little by little. So I bought a 1971 19-1 Aquasport off a comercial guy on offer up and plan to restore her to her former glory. I'll keep everyone posted as soon as I figure out my way across this site via my iPhone   

December 06, 2019, 02:19:52 PM
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« Reply #2444 on: December 06, 2019, 02:19:52 PM »
 :welcome01: Vida  :s_hi:  We look forward to watching you bring her back.
If you want to post a pic when you talk about your boat, which you should, follow the instructions here http://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=12725.0  - don't attach them, this is better for viewing. Remember if using a phone to take pics, to hold the phone horizontal with the lens to the left.
Spend a few minutes to absorb the instructions. It's really easy.

Rick
1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

 

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