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General Aquasport Forums => Aquasport Discussion => Topic started by: MDusseau on January 07, 2010, 06:09:09 PM

Title: 1993 aquasport osprey or 1992 mako 261B
Post by: MDusseau on January 07, 2010, 06:09:09 PM

I'm having a discussion with a friend of mine over which boat is better my AS 230 TM with rude 150's or his 261B w/200 yammi's. Help me out guys! I love my 230 and I think mako is over rated.
what do you think?

Title: Re: 1993 aquasport osprey or 1992 mako 261B
Post by: Capt. Bob on January 07, 2010, 06:24:11 PM

I couldn't even what kind of opinions you would get from this Forum but.... :scratch:

For my money you can't beat a 222 CCP :wink:

Seriously though a 1993 230 is a hell of a boat. :thumright: but...

The extra 3 feet of Mako has got to help the ride but hurt the mileage.

 I would like one of his motors for my WAC.

Title: Re: 1993 aquasport osprey or 1992 mako 261B
Post by: RickK on January 07, 2010, 08:08:56 PM

Quote from: "MDusseau"

I'm having a discussion with a friend of mine over which boat is better my AS 230 TM with rude 150's or his 261B w/200 yammi's. Help me out guys! I love my 230 and I think mako is over rated.
what do you think?

What is a 261B?  Cuddy?

Title: Re: 1993 aquasport osprey or 1992 mako 261B
Post by: MDusseau on January 07, 2010, 11:15:18 PM

The 261B is a 26' center console with a full transom and bracket.

Title: Re: 1993 aquasport osprey or 1992 mako 261B
Post by: MDusseau on January 07, 2010, 11:20:18 PM

I don't know that much about 1992 yamaha 2 strokes but I have had good luck with my 150 evinrudes, need to keep them tuned and the carbs clean and they run great.

Title: Re: 1993 aquasport osprey or 1992 mako 261B
Post by: bumpster on January 08, 2010, 12:02:27 PM

Mako is a nice boat. They were nicer in my opinion when the were made in Miami before Mako went public and way before they were bought by BPS.Only thing I dont like about them is that they are a HEAVY boat

Title: Re: 1993 aquasport osprey or 1992 mako 261B
Post by: RickK on January 08, 2010, 05:49:28 PM

I would say the only difference, not knowing the hull bottom config of this model, is the length difference (as Bob said).  If I remember right Makos are just as wet as the Aquasports so that is no difference.

Title: Re: 1993 aquasport osprey or 1992 mako 261B
Post by: Aswaff400 on January 08, 2010, 10:08:26 PM

i had the chance to buy a previous customer of mine's mako. it was a '86 or 87 24ft with twin brand new 150 merc efi's only 5 hrs on motors all new rigging for $4,500. right after he finished restoring the boat he was diagnosed with cancer and was unable to use the boat any more. sold it for what he owed on marina rent. i wish i had jumped on that deal :cry:

Title: Re: 1993 aquasport osprey or 1992 mako 261B
Post by: seabob4 on January 09, 2010, 01:10:02 PM

Quote from: "Aswaff400"

i had the chance to buy a previous customer of mine's mako. it was a '86 or 87 24ft with twin brand new 150 merc efi's only 5 hrs on motors all new rigging for $4,500. right after he finished restoring the boat he was diagnosed with cancer and was unable to use the boat any more. sold it for what he owed on marina rent. i wish i had jumped on that deal :cry:

You should've taken out a loan and SCARFFED that girl up! :D