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196 Rebuilds / Re: 1973 196 rebuild question
« Last post by Duffy1470 on December 02, 2025, 08:16:41 PM »
Here's where we're at. Haven't seen the hull sides yet.



Black bottom paint

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Explorer Rebuilds / Re: Deck replacement on 1995 AS Explorer 245 - advice needed
« Last post by Duffy1470 on December 02, 2025, 07:51:25 PM »
Made a hatch similar to that years ago that only had glass on the top side. It lasted years.
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246/250 CCP Rebuilds / Re: Project - Aquasport 246CCP, 1979, Captain Koz II
« Last post by Duffy1470 on December 02, 2025, 07:48:34 PM »
Excellent.
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240 Rebuilds / Re: 1974' Aquasport 240 CC Rebuild
« Last post by Duffy1470 on December 02, 2025, 07:44:42 PM »
Looking really good. Lots of progress.  Winter is better for glassing in fla. Nice work
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Aquasport Discussion / Re: 2001 Aquasport 215
« Last post by rhtrades on December 02, 2025, 11:32:15 AM »
very nice.  I own the same boat, 1999.  I repowered with a 200 suzuki a few years ago...furthest i've taken it out is about 25 miles off shore (NW corner stellwagen bank) on a calm day....boat this size gets thrown around quite a bit in rough seas.  I've had it for about 5 years and recently put in a new deck (replaced balsa core with divny cell)...I have considered the T top but concerned about the wind resistance.   

I have an EZ loader, Bunk Style Trailer which i really like. 

Would be interested to know what size tuna you were able to pull into the boat.....
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Generic Aquasport Rebuilding Topics / Re: Aquasport 246 replacement badge
« Last post by Blubayou2 on November 23, 2025, 11:29:09 AM »
I bought some off of e-bay.
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Generic Aquasport Rebuilding Topics / Re: Dash Panel Replacement
« Last post by Blubayou2 on November 23, 2025, 11:27:39 AM »
I just made a replacement for my 245 Osprey. Cut it out of 1/4" HDPE and used a router to clean up the edges. Most of the original was mostly intact, which allowed me to use it as a template. I needed to add a few additional holes so it was worth it to me to make my own.
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Aquasport Discussion / Re: 2001 Aquasport 215
« Last post by plugger on November 23, 2025, 08:56:11 AM »
Congrats, your boat looks to be in great condition for a 25 year old.
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Aquasport Discussion / 2001 Aquasport 215
« Last post by Richsandwich on November 22, 2025, 02:17:14 PM »
This is my first post so bare with me. I bought my Aquasport 215 last March after upgrading from my 17 ft Sailfish center console. A 2nd kid was a great excuse for a new boat. I ended up getting a good deal from a dealer after two previous private party deals fell through. I ended up locking out since this one had the factory hardtop. I've made a few upgrades since my purchase. First thing first was the new Simrad with radar. Having never owning a radar this now opened up spots I'd never dare fish before. My furthest trip so far has been 20 miles off the coast in search of tuna. I also purchased a new Standard Horizon VHF, porta potty, and a grill. I am now in the market for a new trailer if anyone has suggestions. The current one is from 1988 and has rollers on it which I despise. I look like a googan every time out trying to center the boat and it always comes up crooked. I'm thinking a LoadRite and just biting the bullet once and being done with it. Also before next year I'd like to purchase and install trim tabs and the factory enclosure for the hard top . So if you've made it this far I'd love suggestions on trailers, trim tabs, and where to find an enclosure. I currently fish out of the Boston/Cape Cod area. I'll attatch some pics as well since I'm so in love with this boat and like showing it off.
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Explorer Rebuilds / Re: Deck replacement on 1995 AS Explorer 245 - advice needed
« Last post by msteinkampf on November 21, 2025, 06:27:10 AM »
I had always planned to reconstruct the deck lid using the original top skin and some Coosa board, but in the interest of time I decided to make a temporary lid using plywood. I was unhappy with the idea of buying a pricey 4x8 sheet of ¾ inch plywood, so I purchased a relatively inexpensive piece of 3/8 inch sheathing, cut it in half, and glued it together. After reinforcing it with some fiberglass mat and 6-ounce cloth and 2 coats of gel coat, it was ready for the install. The friction fit was good enough to keep the lid in place, and I installed a cord so that I could lift the lid whenever I wanted. I plan to seal the edges with some inexpensive butyl rubber tape that I got at Home Depot. Eventually I’ll add another layer of gel coat with an anti-skid additive for a final coat. This turned out so well that I’m inclined to just use this lid for now.





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