Classic AquaSport

Aquasport Model Rebuilds, Mods, Updates and Refreshes => Generic Aquasport Rebuilding Topics => Topic started by: podman326 on June 15, 2009, 03:48:01 PM

Title: Could I ?....Should I ? take on this project????
Post by: podman326 on June 15, 2009, 03:48:01 PM: Hi Folks.....I am a newbie to the site and have just moved down to the Keys a few months ago.

Truth is, I have always loved the old Aquasports and have always wanted one. I owned a 69 whaler a number of years back for Striper fishing up north.

I've got my eye on a classic 1973 24' cuddy with starboard steering. I want a boat to bottom fish the reef about 6 miles out but then also be seawothy enough to troll the drops and blue water. I feel this could be a good choice. She is currently powered by a 200hp Johnson

I have alot of time on my hands and was thinking about buying her and refinishing her in pearl grey with black and white trim. I think I could probably find someone to rent me some space to work on her....and with the right tools and advice could probably do a good job. I'm not sure though, as I've never embarked on a project like this before. :scratch:

thoughts/comments would be welcome...thanks in advance
Title: Re: Could I ?....Should I ? take on this project????
Post by: RickK on June 15, 2009, 07:33:24 PM: Welcome aboard podman326 :!: :!:
With basic carpentry skills, a natural curiosity of how things are built, a little pride, the ability to ask and listen and a little common sense it should be a worthy undertaking. We're here for ya.
Title: Re: Could I ?....Should I ? take on this project????
Post by: LilRichard on June 15, 2009, 08:21:10 PM: Should be a good rig for your purposes. Grab the boat, and start ripping into her!
Title: Re: Could I ?....Should I ? take on this project????
Post by: podman326 on June 15, 2009, 08:44:09 PM: Thanks Guys.......I may just take this project on.........I'll keep you posted......
Title: Re: Could I ?....Should I ? take on this project????
Post by: GoneFission on June 16, 2009, 03:46:40 PM: JimCT has been working a side console 240. Here's a link to the rebuild thread - it's a long one:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=858&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=240+rebuild (http://www.classicaquasport.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=858&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=240+rebuild)
Title: Re: Could I ?....Should I ? take on this project????
Post by: podman326 on June 16, 2009, 08:18:41 PM: Well, I think my mind is made up....I still love the older aquasports...and as fascinating as it is to read about jimct's rebuild, I'd rather be out fishin' than working on a massive undertaking like that!!!! thanks for the insight!!!!
Title: Re: Could I ?....Should I ? take on this project????
Post by: GoneFission on June 17, 2009, 11:12:40 AM: My advice - go buy this 246XF on eBay for $2900 (it's a steal!) and get a trailer to take her home! She looks to be in pretty good shape and no where near the overhaul that you would have with the 240:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... MEWAX%3AIT (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230348379205&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT)

And here may be a trailer:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/tandom-a ... 240%3A1318 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/tandom-axle-boat-trailer_W0QQitemZ190314955107QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Trailers?hash=item2c4fa7c163&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A317%7C240%3A1318)

See ya on the water!