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Aquasport Model Rebuilds, Mods, Updates and Refreshes => Osprey Style Hull Rebuilds => 196 Rebuilds => Topic started by: Butchie on June 07, 2006, 07:08:28 PM

Title: 1972 19-6 I/O
Post by: Butchie on June 07, 2006, 07:08:28 PM

I have a 1972 19.6 with a 3.0 mercruiser got from somebody who gave it up for dead, thats what they thought, went through it been using it for the last 3 summers is this model rare with I/O I havn't seen any. also looking for a set of back name plates and a new bow rail any suggestions.
Thanks John

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Post by: JimCt on June 07, 2006, 08:52:17 PM

Post some pictures of your new treasure.  Sounds like you've got something interesting on your hands!

Title: 1972 3.0 I/O
Post by: Butchie on July 02, 2006, 04:37:17 PM

Posted some pics in my gallery, not to pretty but a  great running, solid 34 year old boat. That pulled in a couple of nice bass yesterday!

http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery ... me=butchie (http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/member.php?uid=529&username=butchie)

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Post by: JimCt on July 02, 2006, 08:05:30 PM

Very nice.  All original gauges & panel.  Only "new" item I see is the outdrive.  Next time you're out, see if you can have someone on another boat get some pictures of her at speed.

Again, congrats on the rare find!

Title: I/O
Post by: Butchie on July 02, 2006, 09:00:45 PM

Thanks
 I know it was repowered in Late 80's used a few times and parked. I got in 01 from the oringinal owner, the weeds and trees growing in it where only a couple of feet high, After rebuilding the top end of the motor and outdrive and replacing everything else. Never thought there was this kind of following. Now with all the great Aquasports on this site I'll have to get to cleaning here up.
John

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Post by: JimCt on July 02, 2006, 09:30:30 PM

Dont worry about the housekeeping.  The important thing is that she's got an owner who appreciates what she is.

My I/O is the 24' side console version. Rebuild progress is in the "Rebuilds" forum.  These are good boats built to put in long days fishing and enjoying the water.

Speaking of my rebuild, I'd really liked to see some pictures of your engine installation and whatever features you think might be interesting.  I have a brand new 3.8 MPI which will be installed over this coming winter.  Any tips or things to watch out for are most welcome.

Have a great 4th!

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Post by: RickK on July 03, 2006, 05:38:35 AM

Welcome aboard John.
Nice looking boat - I've never seen an i/o 19.6 around here, so I'd say you have rare find.  She appears to be in fine shape too.
One question, was the bottom paint on the boat when you got her?  Wondering if she really sits that low in the water or if someone got carried away?

Title: I/O
Post by: Butchie on July 03, 2006, 07:31:02 AM

Your right it was painted when I got it, wish it wasn't. But I have repainted over what was there. The stern is close but the bow is higher than it has to be. What can't see is the dolphin and charlie tuna the orginal owner painted on the bow. That had to go. I have a picture of it in the water I'll post when I find it.
John

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Post by: Butchie on July 03, 2006, 07:36:21 AM

Jim,
Not going to be much help with the Engine install I haven't had to pull it yet.
 I'll snap a few pictures of it , maybe you'll see something that will help.
July 3, working wish I was going out its a great day
Happy fourth
John