Low deadrise in 200 Osprey

[SIXDEEP]

Does anyone know why the 200 Opspery (2000) has a 12 degree deadrise as opposed to a 22 or so???

[MarshMarlowe196]

The easy answer is that particular boat was meant to be a bay boat.  Kind of.  Almost like a c/c offshore rig and a flats boat made love and gave birth to your Osprey.  It's the kind of boat that looks like it should have more deadrise, but surprisingly doesn't.  

Your 200 Osprey is of the 2nd Generation of Aquasports; the hull is really that of a vintage 19-6.  Aquasport had "CCP" models which had more deadrise than the Osprey models, but after Aquasport went out of business and returned, Genmar didn't make any new CCP's based on the original CCP hull.  Many of the CCP's made were based on the existing 19-6 & 22-2 hulls, but with added dearise and higher gunwales (the inner liners were much different and taller on the gunwale).

Basically your 200 Osprey is a "new" 19-6.

[SIXDEEP]

Thank you for your reply, your time is appreciated...
Everyone talks about "offshore" and inshore with regards to deadrise, so basically I'm asking is it stupid for me to think I can go into the ocean, 5 miles tops. How much does it really affect performance?  Im sure many bays can get rough as well, and I dont intend on going out on 4-5 ft. days.

[Skoot]

You could go a lot further than 5miles into open ocean.  A low deadrise has advantages and disadvantages. The major disadvantage in my opinion is a rougher ride.  So, when the seas are rough you will just have to slow way down.  If you had a deep V you could maintain higher speeds and plow through most of the rough stuff.  I consider these boats a Mid-Shore boat.

[Capt. Bob]

Thank you for your reply, your time is appreciated...
Everyone talks about "offshore" and inshore with regards to deadrise, so basically I'm asking is it stupid for me to think I can go into the ocean, 5 miles tops. How much does it really affect performance?  Im sure many bays can get rough as well, and I dont intend on going out on 4-5 ft. days.

I think this answers it best  http://www.classicaquasport.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?p=30051#p30051

[Pinchin' Crab]

I have had my 79 19'6" out around 30 miles.  Honestly, if you know your weather forecast and plan accordingly, there is no reason why you can't fish these boats offshore.  You just have to be smart and don't try to go when the forecast calls for rough conditions.  The water is generally going to be just as rough at 5 miles as it is at 25 miles.  Inside of 5 miles it can actually be rougher due to shallow water, wave deflection, etc.  These boats can pound a bit and WILL wet you on occasion but are very seaworthy for thier size.  Aquasport knew what they were doing when they built these.

I have been caught in very rough seas (totally my fault and I learned an important lesson) on mine and I can tell you that the boat will handle much more than the owner.  

I've had guys look at me like I was crazy when they watched me launch my "little" Aqua with all the rod holders  filled with offshore tackle.  Guess who gets to laugh when you come back loaded with AJ, snappers, groupers and dolphin.


FYI:  Most older large sportfishers were modified v designs with little deadrise.  This creates a stable fishing platform in a rolling sea.  The deadrise is not a delineation of offshore vs. inshore.

[MarshMarlowe196]

I have had my 79 19'6" out around 30 miles.  Honestly, if you know your weather forecast and plan accordingly, there is no reason why you can't fish these boats offshore.  You just have to be smart and don't try to go when the forecast calls for rough conditions.  The water is generally going to be just as rough at 5 miles as it is at 25 miles.  Inside of 5 miles it can actually be rougher due to shallow water, wave deflection, etc.  These boats can pound a bit and WILL wet you on occasion but are very seaworthy for thier size.  Aquasport knew what they were doing when they built these.

I have been caught in very rough seas (totally my fault and I learned an important lesson) on mine and I can tell you that the boat will handle much more than the owner.  

I've had guys look at me like I was crazy when they watched me launch my "little" Aqua with all the rod holders  filled with offshore tackle.  Guess who gets to laugh when you come back loaded with AJ, snappers, groupers and dolphin.


FYI:  Most older large sportfishers were modified v designs with little deadrise.  This creates a stable fishing platform in a rolling sea.  The deadrise is not a delineation of offshore vs. inshore.

Agreed.

[whittlinden]

My 1987 OSPREY 200 takes water over the transom sometimes while drifting,it self bails thru the scuppers but your feet get wet.I fish the man made reefs off the atlantic coast of Maryland and De.Site #11 is 15 miles out.A drift sock sometimes helps keep the bow in a better position.You must keep a weather eye out.