1977 24' CC

[Anonymous]

Hi Everyone
I am new to this forum, and wanted to know if anyone could fill me in on a 1977 24' CC aquasport with a cuddy in the front...i found a used one that needs some work, and repower but the price is right i feel... how do these boats handle a sea that 2-4ft. Also i have heard alot about delamination, what does this mean>>> thanks for any info..

Bktuna

[Argo]

I have a 1981 246 center console with the transom closed on it and bracketed motor.  It handles it just fine and is a pretty smooth ride but it gets wet.  Real wet.  Not so much on the way out but on the way in when coming in over one wave and back into the next one.  I fish in the Gulf though where there is a short interval on the wave periods which makes all the difference in the world.  IF I had 2-4's on 10 second intervals then it would be like glass in my opinion.  I have never felt unsafe in my boat.  I have felt uncomfortable on a 1999 27' worldcat in 3-5' seas though.  That is just cause I dont like the ride.

[Anonymous]

thanks for the reply,

I was considering taking this boat on for a project... but i am from the noreast and mainly fish in the ocean with occasional runs to 30-50miles offshore...just wanted to see if it was anybetter riding the my 89 22 foot outrage boston whaler... i saw a custom 78 in florida last week and i fell inlove with the classic lines and i loved the cockpit space...

[Seadog]

bktuna - Welcome to the forum!

Delamination is when the sheets of fiberglass start to separate from each other or from the core material underneath.  Caused by water intrusion, vibration, substandard materials or resin or poor workmanship.  It's sort of like pieces of notebook paper that are glued together start to come apart in places over time.

[Argo]

I have alot more space in my 25 CC than any other 25" newer boat that I have ever been in or seen.  You would have to go to 30' to match the space available.  Not sure why, other than the eurotransom thing.

[Argo]

I also love the lines that my boat has, or any aquasports of old or at least up to this year.  Nice curves.  Hull is much more solid in the newer boats which makes a difference when bouncing around in rough seas.

[captin.kid]

Argo Guess you bud that bought that worldcat is pissed now... Have you finished you boat? What did you go with on the repower? As for the space my 20'cc has an but load of room and i love it...

[Anonymous]

I guess i am wondering if it would be a good boat to run offshore with...from what i hear its a hell of a shallow water/bayboat...

[Deck Daddy]

bktuna,
Where do you run out of the north east? I have run both boats in 4-6's off the Vinyard. I'll take the aquasport any day of the week. To me the aquasport is a much smoother ride. I grew up on whalers once I rode the aquasport I never went back.

[Argo]

I havent really even started yet.  The weather here the past month has really messed up my schedule.  I did a circle driveway in the front yard to park the boat in and then it started raining.  I need to strip my bottom paint and then get rolling.  I have to put a pool in to keep the rest of my family happy before I buy the motors.  I will get them at the end of the summer.  either the 140 zukis or johnsons depending on the deal I get.  

As for the aquasport.  I am very comfortable with it offshore. I take mine offshore up to 50 miles with no problem other than the fuel consumption I had with the ox66 250 and a 120 gallon tank.  I got right at .8 mpg which stinks any way you look at it.  I should get around 2mpg with the twins which is why I scraped the 250 and started the move to twins including paint job, new bracket and redoing of my console.  I have all my supplies now other than the epoxy to fill screw holes with.  Just need a week or more of weather window to start working.

[captin.kid]

I know It has been bad here in Houston also. I get good mpg with my motor now so it is hard to look at repower. Also if I repower i will loose my draft and then loos what i like about fishing the bays when offshore is to nasty that seems to be all the time this year......
It will be nice to run with you when you get it finished

[scott_gunn]

I guess i am wondering if it would be a good boat to run offshore with...from what i hear its a hell of a shallow water/bayboat...

When people talk about Aquasports being a hell of a bay boat they are generally talking about the 222 Ospreys and 200 Ospreys (and smaller models too).  These have little deadrise in the back so they go real shallow.  They also have high gunnels so they are safe offshore - just not a very good ride.  The bigger Aquasports like you're looking at had deeper vees and should handle offshore just fine.  They will not, however, float in less than a foot.

I hope this helps.

[captin.kid]

Tell me about it my 200 ccp needs at least 14"