1981 Aquasport 170 rebuild in Sweden

[larsli68]

I drilled the top holes for my engine today.
The bottom ones, I will drill when the outboard is installed.
Tolerances... I just want to make sure I don't have to drill more than once/hole...
I hope everyone has a nice Saturday! I'm enjoying a cold one on our patio.

[RickK]

Looks good Lars.


Are you drilling 1/2" or 17/32??

[larsli68]

Hello Rick,
I'm drilling 17/32. That was in the manual. Should give a little bit of wiggle room I guess

[fitz73222]

Lars,
The extra clearance in the hole is to allow room for your sealer on the bolt when you install the engine. Better water intrusion protection for your transom core.

[larsli68]

OK, that sounds good. I have seacast in my transom, but will put sealer anyway to prevent water from entering the core.
The way I have it figured out, I will use the second hole from the top on my Merc, and the top one for the lower mount.
This prevents me from lowering the engine (no problem since the cavity plate will be flush with the bottom of the boat).
I can raise it 1 hole if I get a steel prop, if I feel like going faster...

[larsli68]

I forgot to mention that I'm very happy to have you guys in this forum.
I probably have the only Aquasport 170 in Sweden, but thanks to you guys I'm not alone.

Thanks for all your input and knowledge about this boat.

//Lars

[RickK]

We're a big family and families take care of their own.   
To let you know, I just approved a member from Greece and one from Portugal.  We're definitely broadening our horizons.
We have a few members from Italy, one from Panama, one from Aruba, two from the UK, one or two from Australia. I probably forgot some important locations too (I apologize if I did).
We're world wide!!!

[Miguel]

Panama here!!!  And a 17  Osprey owner as well.

Long time since I was last here and you mention my country...There has to be a message hidden somewhere.

[RickK]

Hi Miquel, glad you stopped by.  How's the family? Hows the 170?
Is the new canal getting close to being done?

[larsli68]

That is cool that we are such an international gang!
I have not seen another one here in Sweden. I went and looked at a Key West 1720 before deciding on the Aquasport.
I think this forum helped me decide actually. And the Key West had a problem with wet floor. The way I will use my boat, that was a big problem for me.
This is why my scuppers are moved up almost 1 inch.
//Lars

[larsli68]

I got my  windshield bent today. I cut it out two months ago, but finally brought it to work today and got the two bends done.
Feels good. There is no tint to it, but it is made from Poly-carbonate with scratch and UV resistant coating.
One small step closer... The weather here is nice, but just not warm enough for me to apply the last coat of top coat.
I just have to wait. This weekend I hope to finish the sanding on the edge between the floor and sides.

[RickK]

Looks good Lars.  Did you bend it yourself? Is the white thing a mold or cardboard?

[larsli68]

The white one is the new one. It has a protective film on it. It is clear underneath. The tinted one is the old cracked windshield.
I'm very happy with how the new one turned out. The width is within 80 thousands of an inch!

[RickK]

I hope you didn't add any gelcoat to the sides of the console 

 

[larsli68]

No worries, it's 0.080" wider. No problem, I will adjust that with my spacers.