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[Eastender]

Well, hello everyone. I’ve been lurking a bit and have found this site loaded with excellent Aquasport information. I got what I believe, and what a few well informed Aquasport people believe is an early Gull 19 (flatback). But please chime in if you know anything more. It measures 20’ loa with a beam of 7’6”.  I’ll be picking peoples brains quite a bit while I fix her up so thank you all in advance.

A bit about me - I’m a semi-retired ship captain and have spent a lifetime on the water. I live in Maplewood NJ with my family who also love the water as I do. So hello, pleased to meet you, and I hope to have plenty of conversations with members.

[Eastender]

Here is a pic. I’ll be sure to get some more up

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Eastender.

How about a couple of pics of the deck?

[RickK]

  aboard Eastender

If you want to post a pic when you talk about your boat, which you should, follow the instructions here http://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=12725.0  - don't attach them - you are limited by file size. Uploading them into your "member gallery" is better for viewing.
Spend a few minutes to absorb the instructions. It's really easy. Remember if using a phone to take pics, to hold the phone horizontal with the lens to the left.

Post a pic of the back of the boat - should be able to see the strakes that exit the aft about a foot on each side of the drain hole. That will tell us if it is a 191.

[Knot_bad]

Hi there. 2004 Osprey 215 Sport here. Had it for just over a month. Been on the water my whole life. Always been a CC guy but the DC just drew me in with it's versatility. The 200hp 2 stroke Yamaha really moves this boat. Look forward to sharing experiences and learning from the board 

[RickK]

  Knot_bad    The DC model is very popular.

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard K_b. 

[waynewk]

Just joined March 17. In the process of purchasing a 2004 Aquasport 215 Osprey Tournament Master.
Low hours on the boat and motor.  I'm a newbie and looking forward for any info from the group.
Will send pictures once I take possession.
Thanks

[RickK]

Welcome aboard Wayne.  Good luck on the purchase - you'll love the boat.

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Wayne.

[AquasportEd]

Just joined today.  Picked up an '87 170 yesterday and Im looking to restore her over the course of the next year. I plan on documenting the rebuild here, Im sure Ill have a ton of questions. She'll likely go under the saw in the next month or two.

[RickK]

Welcome aboard Ed!!
As you start to plan, understand that the 170 is very sensitive to weight shift or addition of weight like a heavy engine, live wells in the aft, etc. The goal should be to keep it self bailing.
Here is some light reading to help you think through what you may want to do https://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=10101.0

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Ed.

[Jchevy1990]

Does anybody no what size fuel sender length you need for replacement for 170 1986 aquasport

[RickK]

Welcome aboard J 
Spend a little time in the fuel tank forum https://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=11420.0