1998 245 Osprey Rebuild (Pictures Attached)

[seabob4]

That came out great congrats,when i see a pic of a boat like yours with all that room,i wish i could wave the wand and turn my Explorer into an Osprey.

But when the seas kick up and the weather gets a little snotty, the wife and kids will be happier in the cabin of your Explorer than under the Bow Dodger of an Osprey...

But I'll take an Osprey!!!

[fabuck71]

Thank you all so much.  Seabob, I did make one mistake and forgot to take pictures of the wiring before they pulled the console like you wanted, but it was very nice and organized.  They re-foam cored the under side of all the hatches also (Front and Fisbox).  I am so ready to fish.  

Just going to put in a new radio, correct the fishbox drain, put a porta potti in the console, put new bungees on the gunnel rod holders, and install some downriggers.  She also has TACO outriggers on the t-top.

I was thinking of naming her LooSea, after my truly understanding wife.  What do y'all think?

[seabob4]

I was thinking of naming her LooSea, after my truly understanding wife. What do y'all think?

"LooSea, you gots some splainin to do!!!"...yeah, that'll work!

[fabuck71]

Lucy is her name, not that she is ........ .

On a lighter note, does anyone know anything about Olympic "Curling"?

[fabuck71]

Oh ....... I get it now, sorry.  I love that show.

[Circle Hooked]

That came out great congrats,when i see a pic of a boat like yours with all that room,i wish i could wave the wand and turn my Explorer into an Osprey.

But when the seas kick up and the weather gets a little snotty, the wife and kids will be happier in the cabin of your Explorer than under the Bow Dodger of an Osprey...

But I'll take an Osprey!!!

At one time that was true, but now everyone just stays in the back when it's snotty,smoother ride.

Now only thing that cabin gets used for is the potty and storage,a big console would solve that,and if it rains they stay under the bimini tops.

What can you do,before this boat i had all open boats and wanted a cabin  

[fabuck71]

By the way, my 20 osprey will be for sale in March.  Check under my pics in photo gallery under my sign on name.  Beautiful boat and great runner.  125-130 lbs compression in each cylinder, old console removed and replaced with 30" console with marine igloo in front to maximize comfort walking around the console, new dual torsion axle Owens and Sons trailer in March of 2008, 5 foot minn kota trolling motor 72 lbs thrust, 4 new batteries, life vests, am/fm/cd/ipod radio with remote, live seat with high speed pickup, color fish finder, wang anchor, claw anchor for tarpon fishing at the Skyway, 12 rod holders, new bimini top, all new cushions for bow and cooler to the tune of 600.00, just an all round great boat.  Selling for 5500.00!  With full offer I will throw in a 700.00 Sanchez Brother lean post I won in a fishing tournament.

Not ready yet because I am putting a new coat of paint on the interior for the new owner.  It's priced to sell so call or PM me if interested before I post anywhere else.  I'll send you a movie of her running if you would like.

[seabob4]

On a lighter note, does anyone know anything about Olympic "Curling"?

This is a...ummm...ehhh..ahhh, let me think...SPORT?

When I was a kid in Chicago, we'd see the broomsweepers, and skate across their lanes so there big hockey pucks would go bump, bump, bump...damn, they hated that!

Kinda like Bocci ball on ice...

[RickK]

Thank you all so much.  Seabob, I did make one mistake and forgot to take pictures of the wiring before they pulled the console like you wanted, but it was very nice and organized.  They re-foam cored the under side of all the hatches also (Front and Fisbox).  I am so ready to fish.  

Just going to put in a new radio, correct the fishbox drain, put a porta potti in the console, put new bungees on the gunnel rod holders, and install some downriggers.  She also has TACO outriggers on the t-top.

I was thinking of naming her LooSea, after my truly understanding wife.  What do y'all think?

Sounds like you're going to be ready for the next get-together around the 1st of May in Sarasota. Now that I think about it, we had 2 get-togethers right in your back yard and I don't remember you attending  

[fabuck71]

The last one my 20 footer wasn't ready. This one I will be at if no Little League game.

[g.herring]

fabuck,
did the use the original deck skin? if so did the completely sand of original non slip?
Geoff

[billsaquasport]

I got to see the before and after in person. The guys who did the work on the floor did an incredible job. Fabuck has one sweet boat cant wait to go out on it! Finally the weather is good and perfect timing.......... grouper is open!