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[Coldbeer18]

Damn my uncle for taking me perch jerking with that cane pole. Now I'm here. He recently passed away and I was able to get his 1983 Aquasport 246 CCP. Its been sitting for about a year and has a few things that maybe need updating or repair. Like possible changing out the center console with a newer one with a few newer features and a T-top. Any sugesstions?

[Coldbeer18]

My uncle's Name was Lee King. Would that be a bad name for a boat?

[RickK]

  coldbeer 
Sounds like you have some fond memories in that boat.  Name = Lee King, ok to honor your uncle, hmmm, unless you run it together "leeking".

[Freedom Lifestyle]

Thanks for hosting this forum. I have been lurking for a long time now.
I just finished a Carolina Skiff rebuild and a Palm Beach White Cap 210.
Now I am eager to build my 270XF. I’ll finally be able to go offshore without getting beat up all day 🤣.

Pictures are going in my build thread 1985 270XF

Thanks again for allowing me to join.

[RickK]

Welcome aboard FL 

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard FL. 

[JimmyK]

Hi all,

I'm currently boatless. I found two boats I'm debating between. A 1998 Aquasport Osprey 175, and a 2003 Osprey 190.
The 175 boat has a 2017 Yamaha engine , the 190 has a 2003 Johnson 115. I'm torn between the bigger boat and the newer engine.
90% of my use would be on Lake Ontario. The rest rivers and Lake Erie.

Any factors to consider in making the choice?

[RickK]

Welcome aboard Jimmy 

I think the boats have about the same usable space since the euro transom on the 190 eats up a couple feet. The ride will be a little better on the 190 because it has more deadrise - 17 degrees on the 190 vs 12 degrees on the 175. The draft on the 190 is a little more than the 175 - 12" vs 10" on the 175 (I think it's actually less on the 175 - like 8")
190


175
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[JimmyK]

Thanks.

I noticed there isn't much more room on the 190, but both seem to have adequate deck space. I'm imagining the 190- will handle rough water "better", but don't know how I would check that before buying. Arranging sea trials on both under the same conditions probably isn't feasible.
Lake Ontario is basically a fresh water sea. Average chop is around 2 ft. 3 to 6 feet aren't rare and I know it's hit at least 16 ft, but I had enough sense to be home and dry when that happened.

[RickK]

I think the 190 would be a safer boat for you in the seas you mentioned. My $.02

[gordon160]

Hello Classic AQS

 just picked up a 1969 222 flatback. It is mostly original and will make a nice beater until I restore her. The floor has some flex and the transom has some cracking around the cap. It did not come with a motor, and I will power her with a 2 stroke in the 115-150 range for the meantime. The fuel tank is a small under the console poly tank. There is no evidence of a under deck tank. She will make a fine boat for the boys to bang around the creek fishing and crabbing. This is my first Aquasport so fire away with tips and advice.
Thanks,
Gordon

[RickK]

  aboard Gordon 
Poke around in this forum for your wish list https://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?board=39.0