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August 27, 2011, 04:08:07 PM
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COLINGARDNER

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Sold my Aqua
« on: August 27, 2011, 04:08:07 PM »
Hi Guys,
I've been away for a while, busy antifouling & cleaning up my Aqua for sale. I sold it a few days ago and I have just bought another boat - It's a 2002 Proline 190 with a 125 Mercury on the back, I couldn't find another Aqu here in UK that I could afford so i'll use this for the rest of the season & see how it goes. I will keep my eye open for an Aqua though!!!!
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August 27, 2011, 05:06:54 PM
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pete

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Re: Sold my Aqua
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2011, 05:06:54 PM »
good luck with the new boat Colin,post up some pics,and check in from time to time,we all love a good boat story! :cheers:
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2003  Osprey 225
Palm Bay FL
August 27, 2011, 06:36:31 PM
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Circle Hooked

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Re: Sold my Aqua
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2011, 06:36:31 PM »
Colin you are still apart of the family so don't leave us because you have a new boat,enjoy the new ride.
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Scott
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August 27, 2011, 06:46:26 PM
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Re: Sold my Aqua
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2011, 06:46:26 PM »
Well, Colin, seeing as I did work for PL for a while...

The 190 was a bit before my time there, but I understand she's a bit wet.  Hey, just reporting what I've been told...
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September 18, 2011, 03:43:46 AM
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COLINGARDNER

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Re: Sold my Aqua
« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2011, 03:43:46 AM »
Hi Guys,
Thanks for the sentiments, I will gladly stay with you & post up some pics etc & check in from time to time. I heard the same about the 190 being a bit of a wet ride but hey, it rains a lot here anyway so no change there! I took her for a spin the other day (i'm hoping to get out later today too) my first impressions are that she's not as solid in the water as the Aqua, if that's the correct term. By that I mean she does not cut through the waves as easily, this is possibly because she is a little lighter, the Aqua shifted a lot more water when looking aft in full flight. The Mercury 125 ran well but obviously with less thrust than the Johnson GT200, it also has a standard alloy prop at the moment, I intend to change that. I also bought an aftermarket T top with bimini & fitted it last week, not been out since, it will have added a fair bit of top weight, so the handling will be a lot different - we'll see.
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September 18, 2011, 04:50:00 PM
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COLINGARDNER

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Re: Sold my Aqua
« Reply #5 on: September 18, 2011, 04:50:00 PM »
Here are some photos of the Proline, what do you think, I know that this style of boat is common in the States, but they are a bit of a rarity here in UK, so they do create some interest from other boatie types.



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September 18, 2011, 05:48:33 PM
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« Reply #6 on: September 18, 2011, 05:48:33 PM »
:thumright:
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September 18, 2011, 07:14:00 PM
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pete

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Re: Sold my Aqua
« Reply #7 on: September 18, 2011, 07:14:00 PM »
nice rig Colin,enjoy! :salut:
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September 19, 2011, 12:49:21 AM
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Re: Sold my Aqua
« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2011, 12:49:21 AM »
Are those Florida numbers on her?
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September 19, 2011, 09:03:33 AM
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« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2011, 09:03:33 AM »
Quote from: "DOCREED"
Are those Florida numbers on her?

I think the "INSTA-GATOR" is a dead giveaway... :wink:
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September 19, 2011, 12:42:03 PM
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Re: Sold my Aqua
« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2011, 12:42:03 PM »
My uncle had a 24' Proline CC that he sold and the buyer shipped it home to the UK.
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September 27, 2011, 04:55:23 PM
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COLINGARDNER

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Re: Sold my Aqua
« Reply #11 on: September 27, 2011, 04:55:23 PM »
Yes Florida numbers - what do you mean dead give away? I don't know what you mean by that. maybe a Florida joke? I would be interested to find out the history but I only know that it was exported to UK in 2004. can I trace previous owners by the numbers?
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September 27, 2011, 05:10:18 PM
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« Reply #12 on: September 27, 2011, 05:10:18 PM »
"Gators" is the name of the University of Florida sports teams,football etc,Go Gators!

http://www.gatorzone.com/football/
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