1981 Aquasport 170 rebuild in Sweden

[larsli68]

Hello Rick!
The mooring is about 20 minute drive from our house. No need for registration numbers on boats in Sweden. We did back in the 90's, but it was removed
about 15 years ago.

I'm starting my vacation on Wednesday afternoon. 4 weeks off for summer break. I'm hoping to put a lot of hours on the boat.

//Lars

[RickK]

Nice - what is the standard amount of vacation days in Sweden?

So they lost all the tax revenue from boats?

[larsli68]

I have no overtime and an additional week of vacation. I have 6 weeks of vacation, but work an average of 50-60 hour weeks during the Sep-May period. Gives us a chance to recover during summer.
With my current position, I will still have to check my e-mails, answer phone calls, but for the most part I will be able to relax.

Yes, they started the registration to be able to tax boats, but there are so many boats/ ca pita in Sweden, and an uproar, they removed the registration.

//Lars

[RickK]

I have no overtime and an additional week of vacation. I have 6 weeks of vacation, but work an average of 50-60 hour weeks during the Sep-May period. Gives us a chance to recover during summer.
With my current position, I will still have to check my e-mails, answer phone calls, but for the most part I will be able to relax.

Yes, they started the registration to be able to tax boats, but there are so many boats/ ca pita in Sweden, and an uproar, they removed the registration.

//Lars

Here the starting vacation is usually 2 weeks - 4 weeks after like 15 years.  6 weeks - we wish.  Seems to be the European standard, no?

So what does the Brexit stir up in your area?

[larsli68]

I know that it sounds like a lot, but it is not every year I can take the full 6 weeks either. Also, if you look at the hours/year that I work, I think any US company would be happy with that.

Brexit is stirring things up here in Europe... I don't know what will happen. I don't think anyone does at this point.

Tomorrow I will be camera boat when the tune up race for the Swedish championships in sailing starts at our yacht clubs island.
I can post a couple of pictures later this week.

//Lars

[larsli68]

Pictures from today.

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/weewubvywk5wdr1/AABnGYYpfAkpvbSdhovXlRzia

[larsli68]

I have been out taking pictures of the races for my yacht club. I took this video with my phone on Thursday.

https://youtu.be/gFjjXFTnuAw

[RickK]

Looks like, based on the whitecaps, that the wind was up around 20 mph,  Great for sailing but not great for a 170 if the direction of travel is not right.
Nice Pics Lars. Maybe start a new album to store these and start a new thread of "The beauty of Sweden"?  I love seeing the pics

[larsli68]

Hello Rick,
I can start a new thread and keep this a build thread.

Sorry for that.

//Lars

[larsli68]

Carolina Girl resting at our cottage.

[larsli68]

I found this boat for sale in Sweden. It's a 200 Striper according to the add.
Looks a bit under powered with a 90 hp Merc on it.

He is asking 11.000 bucks for it. What year is it?

[MichaelO]

Lars,

Look for a hull ID number stamped into the transom.  The year should be the last two digits.  I think that is true for both USA and European delivery boats.

Regards,

Michael O'

[Capt. Bob]

1986 to 89 paint and striping.

HIN (as stated above) will nail it down.

[larsli68]

Thanks guys!

If it had been a 19.6 I would have gone and looked at it. I like the looks of the older inner liner better. I love my 170.
I hope to gain some more speed with a new Spitfire 13"x17" prop for next year. The used Vengeance prop I bought was a bummer...
Not right. It never gave me the top speed or bow lift I was after.

//Lars

[RickK]

If it had been a 19.6 I would have gone and looked at it. I like the looks of the older inner liner better.
//Lars

I think you'll find that they are the same LOA.  Just sunset an older model and create a "new" model by re-badging it.