New AS owner

[p3ngu1n]

Hi y'all.  Just picked up an Aquasport that I saw was being discussed in the chum section.  I suppose it could be called a 1981 SR 188 Center Rider.  Or maybe Bow Console.  Whatever it is, it works well.  I think years ago someone converted it from a bowrider to a CC and did a good job at it.  Only thing that I really need to do is paint the deck.  I'm going to order some paint from boatdeckliners.com (no, this is not a plug...lol) as that's about the only thing that I could find that would be fast and easy for a home job on getting non-skid flooring.  Is there anything else out there that might be cheaper ($100 per gallon)?   For a first boat, I like this thing!  Also, I can't find any information on the SR's.  Can anyone point me in a direction that might have some info?  Thanks!

[Bahi]

Congratulations! I'm sure that you'll receive tons of comments from the experts, in the very near future. Don't forget to post some pics, as soon as possible. Good Luck!

[RickK]

You could always try this - real easy and it's definitely non-skid.

[Marcq]

I didn't know you could roll gelcoat !!

Marc..

[GoneFission]

Welcome to the site!  The SR was for Sport Rider, and that would probably fit your boat as well as any description.  

Durabak has a great reputation, but is around $100/gal.   :cry:  

http://www.nonslipcoating.com/  

Again, welcome and good luck!

[p3ngu1n]

Thanks for the link.  I checked them out and they are about $20 more than that other brand, but I'm not sure where the other brand can be bought so it might be moot.  Here are some new pics:

[Miguel]

Congrats on the new AS  

I really like your boat.... A center console with bow seating and with a real deep V.  I hope you enjoy it a lot.

[p3ngu1n]

Thanks Miguel.  I dig the two tone on your boat, too.  Yeah, it seems like a mish-mash but if I had the opportunity to build a boat, those are the features I'd try to incorporate (well, that is unless I had an unlimited budget...lol).  I mainly like to cruise in deeper water so the deep-V is what I needed.  Go out to the barrier islands and hang out/fish.  The bayous and marshes here aren't too bad until I get in deep.  But I don't plan to do that.

[Bahi]

Great Boat!!!