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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?

Generic Aquasport Rebuilding Topics / 1973 196 rebuild question

« Last post by Duffy1470 on April 27, 2024, 06:53:58 PM »

Is the liner bonded to the hull side on early 70s 19-6? Also, is it tabbed to the floor? Just started a project. Already itchy.

165/170/175 Rebuilds / Re: ‘77 Aquasport 170

« Last post by Mfolsom on April 27, 2024, 08:34:25 AM »

I found a gas tank that fits. I met the owner of Towboatus in Chattanooga and he had it posted on FB Marketplace for $75. The tank dropped right in and the fill hole lined up with where the old one came in. Now I have to dig that old hose out and replace it.

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