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May 05, 2015, 04:52:39 PM
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OldSchool

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Re: 1996 200 Osprey at Used Car Dealer
« Reply #15 on: May 05, 2015, 04:52:39 PM »
this is how I installed the kicker, using a replacement "garlick pad" its too big and not long enough. will be upgrading to a 25" tohatsu sail pro 6HP soon.

1998 Osprey 175 Evinrude 115
1996 Osprey 200 (sold)
1976 Straight Inboard 22-2 (sold)

May 05, 2015, 06:35:26 PM
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RickK

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Re: 1996 200 Osprey at Used Car Dealer
« Reply #16 on: May 05, 2015, 06:35:26 PM »
You'll like it Kash.   :great02:
The 200 is the perfect size boat IMO, it's easy to handle by yourself yet big enough for 3-4 people before you start getting in each others way.  My 170 is good for 2 people. 3, we're crowded.  Just so happens I like fishing with 2 people ;-)  With a 170 you get 2 ft envy pretty easy.
My 230 Explorer is a lot of work to take out - I have to really want to take it out.  It's a heavy boat that's not real easy to launch by myself, especially on a steep ramp.  I have gotten good at it but I have to tie the boat off to the trailer's winch stand so when it "launches" (and it shoots off the trailer on a steep ramp), the trailer/truck takes the shock.  On a gentle ramp it's a piece of cake though.  It's always easier with two people though.
You've had the 222 inboard so you know what that took to launch and all.  Seems the center consoles are easier to handle by yourself.
Rick
1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

 


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