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September 20, 2013, 03:31:33 PM
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« Reply #15 on: September 20, 2013, 03:31:33 PM »
nice solid start.  mostly finish work.  structurally good?  going to be tearing into deck or transom?  paint?
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September 22, 2013, 08:46:33 PM
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« Reply #16 on: September 22, 2013, 08:46:33 PM »
Classic Aquasport Brothers,

Spent a few hours this weekend really going over the boat. Thing is really built like a brick s*ithouse. I guess thats why it is 32 years cold and solid as a rock. I am really impressed. The bottom shares a lot of the same lines as a jupiter, minus the pad.

I'm taking scott's advice and putting some decent access hatches and remove those stupid pie plates. The livewell is really basic, and the forward livewell does not have a petcock....which I can't wrap my head around. So, The front will simply be used for storage, and the rear will remain basic, routed through a new petcock.However, as scott likely remembers, the thing will only drain when you are up on plane....so I'm going to install a macerator or something, and make it a true livewell....at the off chance I'm using spot or eels for striper.

I think at the moment, I'm not pulling anything apart. I'm going to make this a complete boat, then work on the fine detail. The console, deck, and hull (where the dumb lightning bolt was) has been painted.

I just want it to be functional, and look really good for a 1981.

Anyone know someone who makes good starboard trim?
1981 2100 CC Hydra Sport
1976 170 (sold)

September 23, 2013, 06:20:26 AM
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Re: Fletch's Hydra Sport 2100 CC
« Reply #17 on: September 23, 2013, 06:20:26 AM »
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Anyone know someone who makes good starboard trim?

Might try here.
viewtopic.php?p=93080#p93080
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September 23, 2013, 10:40:51 AM
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Re: Fletch's Hydra Sport 2100 CC
« Reply #18 on: September 23, 2013, 10:40:51 AM »
Ditto what Bob recommends, you will like Frank's products and pricing.

As far as your livewells, the rear in-deck livewell works great! We had to chage the plumbing around a little, regardless you'll want to run a 1.5 inch out the top, down into the bilge and out the lower transom with a seacock. It will drain fine that way.

Did you see the big drain hose from the front fishbox running under the fuel tank? I hope they did away with that.

September 23, 2013, 11:58:00 AM
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« Reply #19 on: September 23, 2013, 11:58:00 AM »
All the house that is in there at the moment is literally, garden hose. There is nothing attached to the petcock, and the rear livewell is attached to the inlet with no petcock.

It looks like the front livewell is still attached to hose, which is also, frickin garden hose.

Btw, this is a 1981 model. I think I stated it was an 83 before.

I'll follow up on the starboard link. Thanks Guys!
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1976 170 (sold)

January 27, 2014, 09:11:19 PM
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« Reply #20 on: January 27, 2014, 09:11:19 PM »
Hey guys, finally made up my mind as to how this boat is going to shake out.

I'm a big fan of yourl light colored hulls and white trim everything. I just like that "florida" style so to speak. However, as im going over in my head what this boat would look like with a pale green hull and a white rubrail, it just didnt fit the style of the boat. I've decided on flag blue hull sides, green bottom, dark blue sunbrella on the t top, off white for the liner and console. The rubrail will be getting a new rope insert. I've decided, outside of the teak (replacing with seafoam starboard), I'm going to make this boat "Period Correct". The last thing I want people to say is  "hey they painted that old boat". I think the boat will look more "natural" this way....like it rolled off the production line like this.....but the lightning bolt guy called in sick that day.

The boat now has "Moondust" awlgrip on the console and covering the infamous sparkley lightning bolt. Frankly, I think it looks like...well, exactly what it's doing.....hiding that stupid lightning bolt. Also, I was going to just paint the hull sides, but frankly, there are some areas on the liner that need attention. So the boat will look, pretty much new.

The motor is getting sanded and repainted by yours truely (I'm an ace with a rattle can). The cowl is getting professionally painted. I will then be placing the factory decals for a saltwater series on her....even though its a carbed 225 merc offshore, they remained largely unchanged appearance wise...the motor will look 10 years newer. It will however, still sound like 30 farts in an empty coffee can......as those carb mercs do.

Now the fun stuff.

The F&cking retarded front livewell will become water tight storage for PFD's and safety gear. The rear livewell will become a proper livewell, complete with pump.It fill up with water, but does not circulate. Congrats, you have a big pond of dead bait. Dumb.For those who are not familiar, if you want the thing to drain, you must get the boat on plane, let the livewell drain and while running, and shut the seacock....while still running. Did I mention the seacock is old PVC? Because it is......

I freaking hate bow rails. Hate hate HATE bowrails. however, I think the bowrail actually looks "OK" on this...so it's staying. Also, if you've been striper fishing up here and it 45 degrees and the water is about the same.....pulling up an anchor in 2 foot seas really lends itself to you going in the drink. A bow rail seems like a good idea. Also, I have a little guy. Safety-Schmafety. The stupid bowrail stays.

Getting these guys to build some starboard doors for the console, and one for the anchor locker......best prices i've seen:

http://www.boatoutfitters.com/build-you ... -boat-door

Outside of that, Just your garden varitry 100% electrical overhaul, and this old girl will be back in action, after being lawn art for so many years.

This is the T top what will be fabricated, with silver , not gold rocket launchers.

http://www.boattowers.com/tower-pics/Hy ... 78-22'.jpg

Also, have a brand spankin new birdsall leaning post going in.

Oh, and by chance, I found trim for around the fishing rod holders on Great lakes skipper....off what and everything. Its tracker marine, made for a 213 mako.

So......now all I have to do is.......everything:)

Stay warm everyone!!!!
1981 2100 CC Hydra Sport
1976 170 (sold)

January 27, 2014, 09:37:13 PM
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« Reply #21 on: January 27, 2014, 09:37:13 PM »
It appears the rumors of your demise were greatly exaggerated. :wink:

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January 27, 2014, 10:41:56 PM
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« Reply #22 on: January 27, 2014, 10:41:56 PM »
Go get 'em Christian!!  Never doubted you for a second! :salut:


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January 28, 2014, 09:27:04 AM
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Re: Fletch's Hydra Sport 2100 CC
« Reply #23 on: January 28, 2014, 09:27:04 AM »
I'm alive and well. Having a 6 month old and a really demanding job kinda sidelines me from my true love, swearing at fiberglass.

On a side note, if anyone comes across an old 25 Seavee, Contender, or Whitewater, please let me know....that's what I want to end up with.

Any suggestions for adding the new livewell rigging? I believe they sell kits?
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1976 170 (sold)

January 28, 2014, 05:12:14 PM
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« Reply #24 on: January 28, 2014, 05:12:14 PM »
fletch good to see you still on her. it took me a bit to get used to it but the off white, blue stripe and silver lightening bolt on mine is a great combo. heres a pic of my newly acquired 1984 1800

January 28, 2014, 05:30:38 PM
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« Reply #25 on: January 28, 2014, 05:30:38 PM »
Fletch, re the recirculating livewell setup, set it up just as you would an above deck oval livewell.... 3/4 inch clamshell pickup with thru-hull offset of center (normally port side)  beneath the hull near the transom. Threading to seacock in the bilge, livewell pump on top, exit hose from pump to the bottom of the tank. Then near the top of the tank as an outlet, inch and a half hose to inch and a half seacock with  thru hull low in transom.

You can use the search feature here on CAS....there are pics, diagrams, combos with washdown pumps, etc.

Captain Bob hopefully will  know exactly where to direct you :thumright:

You guys are going to LOVE running those old Hydrasports!  :salut:

January 29, 2014, 05:46:27 PM
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« Reply #26 on: January 29, 2014, 05:46:27 PM »
Hey guys,

I'm glad I was missed! Although I havent been posting anything, I would check in weekly to see what you folks are up to.

Frankly, I missed it. So although not an Aquasport, I still get to pal around with you guys, and learn as much as possible.

Scotty, I'll look into the livewell. I'm definately removing and glassing the the hole from the current petcock. Did a lot of these things sink? It seems like it was just such a poor design. Hopefully I'll be pulling the motor next week and taking the boat for glass blasting.

Also, I dont think i mentioned, but I will be using Awlgrip this time around....I want this thing looking proper.

I do have a question for you guys. I would like to run a rigging tube (Black flexible tube that hides all the fuel/oil/ controls and wire harness to the motor. Did these mercs have a rubber boot that extended from the motor like the yami's do? As of right now, There is nothing to clamp the house to. if not, how have you guys cleaned up the rigging and hoses?
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1976 170 (sold)

January 29, 2014, 06:21:43 PM
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« Reply #27 on: January 29, 2014, 06:21:43 PM »
Christian, what year Merc?  Does it have basically a square opening on the starboard side where the harness/batt cables enter the lower pan, and then another opening on port for the shift/throttle cables?

If you can find a pic, take a look at Merc P/N 825191A1, may be what you are looking for...


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January 30, 2014, 08:03:00 AM
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« Reply #28 on: January 30, 2014, 08:03:00 AM »
This is a start. Somewhere is a diagram and pics of a completed recirculating system.

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10263&hilit=livewell+install

February 02, 2014, 01:42:38 PM
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« Reply #29 on: February 02, 2014, 01:42:38 PM »
Hey guys, just spent 45 minutes typing a post on my ipad and accidently deleted everything. Damn Steve Jobs and your user friendly interface even i can screw up.

Look, here are some pictures, i'll fill in the text afterwards.



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