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Generic Aquasport Rebuilding Topics / Re: 1973 196 rebuild question

« Last post by umecheme on Today at 01:45:20 PM »

My 19-1 liner was attached at the top with bonding putty.... for like the top 4"... it was a mess to take out, destroyed the liner.

Generic Aquasport Rebuilding Topics / Re: 1973 196 rebuild question

« Last post by dbiscayne on Today at 10:18:15 AM »

My '71 liner was only attached at the top by the rub rail screws, it stops just short of the cap. At the bottom it's a continuous part of the deck/glassed.
Just a small 1/4" at most gap between the liner and hull side. Seems they had a mold for the liner and deck when constructed.

Classified / Found on CL Maine 1987 270xf

« Last post by umecheme on Today at 09:54:05 AM »

She's a big girl...

https://maine.craigslist.org/boa/d/east-orland-1987-aquasport-270xf/7739758006.html

Aquasport Discussion / Re: 1986 Osprey 200 Hull Number not legible on transom

« Last post by RickK on Today at 05:39:13 AM »

You might look under the rub rail on the port side toward the aft.

Paints, topsides and bottom and Gelcoat Topics / Re: Bottom Paint Advice

« Last post by RickK on Today at 05:37:41 AM »

Yup, mine looked the same. Get it blasted off.

Paints, topsides and bottom and Gelcoat Topics / Re: Bottom Paint Advice

« Last post by Scode68 on April 28, 2024, 07:54:25 PM »

Paints, topsides and bottom and Gelcoat Topics / Re: Bottom Paint Advice

« Last post by Scode68 on April 28, 2024, 04:35:39 PM »

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Aquasport Discussion / 1986 Osprey 200 Hull Number not legible on transom

« Last post by brookie on April 28, 2024, 01:50:48 PM »

I have a 1986 Osprey 200. I tried to sell it and realized that the serial number on the top Starboard side of the transom is not legible. Is there another location that has that number? I can't sell it like it is. Any help would be appreciated.

Paints, topsides and bottom and Gelcoat Topics / Re: Bottom Paint Advice

« Last post by RickK on April 28, 2024, 12:42:05 PM »

My experience with the bottom paint on my Explorer was no stripper could touch it. I ended up getting it sand blasted off. An experienced sand blaster knows how to adjust the pressure so not to hurt the gelcoat. Another option is to get it blasted with walnut shells (Seems easier to find in the North).
My boat lives on a trailer, so I didn't think about a barrier. I used Petit Vivid and it came out nice.
Be careful about using Copper in the paint - not good for the marine environment.

Paints, topsides and bottom and Gelcoat Topics / Bottom Paint Advice

« Last post by Scode68 on April 28, 2024, 11:47:57 AM »

I'm looking for some advice on the bottom paint on my 2001 215. It looks chunky and ruff so I think it should be stripped/sanded down and repainted with anti-fouling paint.
I'll have to get a picture posted.

Do I need to remove all of the paint including the barrier paint?
What stripper plays well with gel coat?
Its going into a slip so what barrier and bottom paint would you recommend?

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