1987 osprey 196 or 200?

[Scosprey200]

I just bought a 1987 aquasport osprey.  Im not sure if its a 200 or 196.  the hull id is aspe4077h687....................

[Capt. Bob]

I don't think they offered a 19-6 that model year so it's probably a 200.

[Mr. Chesapeake]

You are right Capt. Bob, 1985 was the last year for the 196 osprey. The 200 osprey started in 1986 to 2004.In 2005 they started 210 Osprey.

[Capt. Bob]

I just bought a 1987 aquasport osprey.  Im not sure if its a 200 or 196.  the hull id is aspe4077h687....................

Here's a cut from the 86/87 catalog we have.



Note that they don't list a 19-6 as Mr. C stated above. I bought a 170 new in 86 and the 19-6 wasn't offered as the next size up. I would have liked the 200 but it was out of my price range at that time (probably still is).

Still, look closely at the 200 specs. LOA is indeed 19"-6".



It's all about marketing.

So at the end of the day, you have a "200" model that is 19-6 in length.

Good luck.

[Mr. Chesapeake]

Capt. Bob,

You are incorrect.I stated the last year for the Aquasport 196 was 1985 .Please read carefully.Thanks Mr. Chesapeake...

[Capt. Bob]

Capt. Bob,

You are incorrect.I stated the last year for the Aquasport 196 was 1985 .Please read carefully.Thanks Mr. Chesapeake...

Let's see.
Member states he has an 87.
You state "last year offered 85".
I show 86/87 catalog cut and credit/reinforce your statement ("as stated above")
I read carefully, maybe I just don't type simple enough. 
My pleasure.

 

[Scosprey200]

thanks guys I'm new to the forum and you've been very helpful!!