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[KBoys]

 

[Filthysnipe]

Thanks for the info.  I have to drive to Texas to pick her up to bring back to VA and knowing what to look for is money well saved!

[Fishpoo]

Hello All from Jersey,

Picked up a 1975 17' CC ...cool to see all the posts and pictures. Looks like a great site....I have lots of ideas for the the boat so i look forward to everyone's help...
Thanks for having me.

[RickK]

Welcome aboard FP!! We have a ton of owners with the 170/175 models.  Looks like someone put some serious thought into modifying that console.

[Fishpoo]

Thanks Rick....and im gonna re-work it myself..Not in love with the console...I'll  be on the look out for some ideas.

[Ham sandwich]

Greetings from Boynton Beach Fl.
New to the site and this is my first aquasport as well.
Boat is a 99 Osprey 200 with a 2000 Johnson Ocean Runner 150 both painted by previous owner. hull is in excellent shape no soft spots or cracks. only thing im not a fan of is the t top off a different boat.. our plans eventually are to leave the legs attached to the console and weld gussets and 4 additional legs with plates down to the deck and add a cross bar in the front then repaint.obviously we'd like to get some use out of the boat before tackling that as its been under the knife since we bought it.
We have already gutted all the old wiring and should have the boat done by the middle of next week.
Current work includes -
New bilge pump
Glassing in the entire console and making a new door - then face mounting - simrad go7 xse also face mounting sony Bluetooth radio and gx1600 vhf radio.
new switch panel all new wiring for entire boat and new Suzuki gauges.
New led running light - Led anchor light mounted to top of the t top along with fold able antenna.
Front and rear flood lights on top of the t top and blue led courtesy lights on the base of the console and strips front and rear.
gone is the cable steering - Installing new sea star hydraulic steering .
finally a 2017 Suzuki DF 150 in white with new controls + Nema 2000 run the the simrad for gauge displays.
i will have more pics when she's done - Randy

[RickK]

Welcome Ham 
She looks good - enjoy her.

[mshugg]

Looks great!  The Starboard door rocks!

[doug mayer]

This site impresses me; there is much great information, and members share it gladly, I think. I recently got a 1988 Osprey 200, w/ Mariner 150.  The test ride down a river by Penobscot Bay was exhilarating. The boat is now in the barn, getting some rehab for next summer.
The posts I have read so far about fuel sending units, and rewiring and rehabbing the console are of great help.  I expect to put some questions out soon.
Maybe I will figure out how to post photos.  Doug in Northport, Me.

[RickK]

  Doug.
Follow the instructions found here to post pics.
https://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=12725.0

[Fishpoo]

Looks Great Ham. Im stealing that color..lol

[Crief954]

Hello all!! I'm new to the site and also new to salt water fishing/boating and let me tell you it has been quite the journey thus far lol...about 6 months ago I went out and spent about $4,000 on a 1982 Aquasport I assume 250??? Boat runs and I haven't had any problems with it mechanically. Rewiring, Transom, Lights and Paint are the first things on my to-do list and I'm glad to be on board here so I can absorb all the information I can and hopefully shed light to others as well.

Here's a picture:

[RickK]

Welcome aboard!! Boat looks to be in decent shape.  There should be a "stamp" in the outside of the transom that is the Hull iD - the last 2 digits is the year. It might have the model as part of the stamp, my 230 does.

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard.

Something along these lines.







The 80s models (XF) were the CCP hull with a cuddy cap. Little changes structural wise, mostly cosmetic.

Good luck. 

[fedenacca]

Dear Classic Aquasport community members,

I'm very happy to have the chance of being part of this great community of Aquasport enthusiasts.

My Name is Federico (calling Fede or Fred, will make me turn around as well) and I am an Italian and a lover of the sea.

I recently bought a fantastic Aquasport 170 form 1974, still with all original parts, and I'm in the planning process for it's rebuilt.

Here a few pics that show the state of the boat when bought:






I will be happy to keep the community posted on the different phases of the rebuild, and will be more than happy to get insights and ideas/feedback form the community members.

Soon I will share my plans hoping to open constructive and interesting discussions on topics such as:

    -rebuilt design plans
    -flaps
    -engines, (power and brands options)
    -livewells, (design and setup)
    -original parts
    -t-top and other accessories

For now, thanks once more time for having me as a member of the community!

Ciao to all,
Fede