I just saw where you are at. I drove right past you this weekend going up to Bayport to go scalloping. About the deck. I'd bet the problem is near a mount for either the T-top or the leaning post. Water worked its way in a screw and caused the rot. Marc (flounderpounder) injected the deck of his Osprey. Here is the thread: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=10525&hilit=flounderpounderPainting the bottom is all in the prep. Also be sure to pick the right type of bottom paint! There are all kinds of different typed depending on how you use the boat. If the boat will come out of the water on the trailer now and then you have to get the right stuff. I'd suggest you get the ablative type paint that wears off with time (like a bar of soap).
Wingtime gives great advice as always Throw down $8500 green money, count it out in front of him, and see what he does. If he doesn't take it...no problem, pick it up and start walking. See how many seconds it takes for him to begin clearing his throat....ahem.
The oil injection on that motor is very reliable. That year has the OMS (Oil Metering System) which is I think the fourth generation VRO. Disabling it is expensive since the only proper way to do it is replace the fuel pump. That has the system check that will let you know right away with an alarm and a light if something is not right. I'd run it as is.I think the fuel tank is 100 gallons. I know the 245 has aluminum but your could be poly. Hopefully Seabob4 will chime in. He probably built that boat.
Hello....Thanks Bruce for the heads up! Yes, the tank is poly, 102 gallons, same as the 225 Explorer. The boat has been re-gelled as we weren't offering colored hulls in '96. The t-top is aftermarket, as you'll notice you have a grab rail around the windshield. Boat's that got t-tops at the factory didn't get that rail.Where are you at in NPR? Gulf Harbors? And Bruce, like you said last night, next time you come up this way, take the Veterans. The tolls are worth it, even on a Saturday morn...
Yeah Bob I plan on running the Vets next time I go up. Tolls are not much of a worry since I have a company speed pass! The beep you heard when you turned the key on is the system check doing a self diagnostics. It will sound a single beep and then each of the four warning lights will light up so you know they are working.
Cool, then shes working properly! Another plus about this boat. Thanks once again for you info and help. One day maybe we will see you on the water and I get to thank you in person for the help, and hopefully in my (new to me) Aquasport!
Quote from: "1moreminute"Cool, then shes working properly! Another plus about this boat. Thanks once again for you info and help. One day maybe we will see you on the water and I get to thank you in person for the help, and hopefully in my (new to me) Aquasport!Sounds good! You'll have to come to one of the gatherings.