1999 0sprey

[bmarch73]

I am about to purchase a 99 osprey. 22 ft with 175 hp evinrude. boat looks like its in good shape. 324 hrs on the motor.I dont know anything about these boats. Any feedback on this boat would be helpful. Thanks
Bob

[Capt. Bob]

Hard to read but here are some specs/details for the 225 Osprey.

Note: These are from the 98 catalog. We don't have a 99.

http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=5764&title=1998-catalog-pg10-11&cat=633

The 205 (I'm thinking that is the model in your photos)

http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=5760&title=1998-catalog-pg18-19&cat=633

The 225 is the standard Osprey/Explorer hull with different caps. The 205 may be a slight variation on this hull (I'm not sure).

We have an active member with the 205 and hopefully he'll chime in. The 225 is my old hull modified with the euro transom. 

Check the two catalog cuts and see what matches your model.

The bow rail looks 205 to me. Still, I'm rarely correct but I like guessin'

Good luck.

[RickK]

Welcome Bob 

Check the HIN on the outside of the transom - it looks like it's stamped into the hull - port or starboard.  The last 2 digits are the year and below that should tell you the model.

[Georgie]

Hey Bob,

Boat looks really nice!  Before you hand over any $$, at least give this link a once over...it may save you an avoidable headache or three...or give you "bargaining leverage" 

http://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=10634.msg103811#msg103811

[CLM65]

Good guess CB, that is a 205.  Mine is a 2002, but I don't think much has changed as far as the hull goes.  It is a good hull, but like most boats in this size range, it can get a bit wet in the right conditions.  My biggest gripe is access to the bilge area.  The euro transoms are not made with maintenance or replacement of the bilge pump or macerator pump in mind.  I'm not sure what year they went to wood-free construction, so that may be one thing to look at.