Comparing 96 to 87 Model 200 Ospreys

[Slo Poke 1]

Looked at the '96 model yesterday, I'll try to post pics of both later today.  Deck had more than 1 soft spot, trailer was damaged.

Here's another that I'll try to see this weekend.  '87 hull, engine said to be '94 or newer, compression 100+, "deck and transom strong".

http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/boa/4717609003.html

[Slo Poke 1]

It appears that the pixels are too high to post on this site.  I need to figure out how to dumb them down.

[RickK]

Hi Slo,
If you "Upload" your pics to your gallery here, the gallery will resize them to the correct size.  Then you can post the link in your topic.  Easy as that.

[Slo Poke 1]

This is the 1987 model, asking $4500.  While there is cracking in the transom and open screw holes in the deck, I found no spots in either.  Not sure about the trailer bunks.  What about the exposed fiberglass cloth in the hull?













Admin Edit:  You were really close on posting the pics.  You copied the "Linked Thumb"(nail) link when you should have copied the one right below it - "Linked Image".

[Capt. Bob]

The deck holes appear to have been where a T-top was mounted

Not sure but they probably have some decay started. You can use the "drill and fill" method for future repair in this area.

The transom needs a good "tap inspection" and if it passes, grinding and filling the cracks will be fine until the entire transom needs replacement.

The exposed glass on the keel just needs to be filled with say, epoxy (think Marine Tex), gel coat or thickened epoxy if you have that. While it should be taken care of in a timely manner, it's not a huge problem from what I can see. The forward keel on my 210 was similar.

I see another Aqua next to that one. What's the guy, a collector.

Good luck.

[Slo Poke 1]

Not a collector, he does engine repair and buys clunkers, puts a little work in it, and sells.

You think it might require a new transom in the foreseeable future?

[Capt. Bob]

You think it might require a new transom in the foreseeable future?

Well, it's the exception rather than the rule that a wood transom will not need replacing. They have numerous penetration and these tend to let water seep in. The wood rots. Some take longer than others but sooner or later it will need to be done. That's why doing a tap test and a flex test will give you a pretty good idea as to its current stage of "life".

Replacement isn't a huge deal and many have been documented here. I'd worry more about the fuel tank.

Good luck.