Just purchased 250 explorer

[hooker67]

Photos as promised

[hooker67]

More Pic's

[hooker67]

[hooker67]

Just read how to post photos. maybe I should have read this at the start Hahahahaha 

[RickK]

Looks like a new boat for the most part 

[Capt. Bob]

Indeed.
(I took the liberty of expanding the thumbs)

Are you adding any decals?

[hooker67]

Got some coming over from marine connection liquidater but there not the same as the original gold ones. I have only the Aquasport one and will put some pinstripes on it later. I do like the clean look though. Was a bit hard getting them sent over to Aus as they would post them directly and need the posted to a mate in  San Francisco then he posted them over to me but I am yet to revive them. Fingers crossed.

[Capt. Bob]

I've never bought decals from them but I believe what they have are OEM stuff (even if it isn't a match for your model). That stated, I would begin to question the shelf life of those myself. They may be fine but I'm not sure how long the adhesive would be good.

Did you look on eBay?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aquasport-Boats-decals-decal-black-and-gold-made-in-the-USA-aqua-sport-53-Pair-/261979392370?hash=item3cff304972:g:H2YAAOSwu4BVsqeJ&vxp=mtr

A couple of members (myself included) have used this shop.

http://houseofgrafx.com/shop/

Again, getting exact copies (other than NOS) is fairly difficult.

Good luck.

[hooker67]

Hi Bob

They send me the photos and they look in good condition and are the raised ones and I think they will suit if not look better than the gold ones. What do you think ????
I have attached a photos of them. I have a friend over here in Oz that owns a big print shop and was thinking of wrapping the whole boat ( he would do it for cost $1500) but after all the work polishing and how it come up I will hold off for a year or two. Thinks for the link but I will have a look.

 

[Capt. Bob]

Those do look very nice.

I don't believe I've seen those before but then they don't let me out much.

They'll look great on your hull.

PS... I wouldn't put a wrap on your hull. It looks great in that blue. Just as it was meant to.

[wingtime]

Nice looking boat!  I almost bought a green sided Explorer.  Interesting to see that your hardtop does not have the rod holder on top.

Any reason for the Verado over a 300 E-tec?  If you can find a Gen one E-tec it should be a direct install with your current rigging.

[hooker67]

Thanks wingtime

I'm not a big fan of the e-tec and I have done my research and in my opinion the Verado are the best on the market for the money. I'm a big fan of fourstrokes and would have anything else to be honest 
I removed the rod holders off the top as I will be building a bigger one as the original one only holds 4 rods. When you see the rods we take out fish you will see l need at least 8 to 10 up there.
might put it back on if I don't get the new one built soon but don't really want to put any more holes in the hard top than I need too as I have just had it all fixed up. 

[bgotsch]

Beautiful boat. I have a 2005 center console that has decals coming off, pinstripes here/there. Looking to spend this spring cleaning up the outside.

Mod Edit: Please see new thread on Decal Removal In Generic Rebuild forum.

[kingfisher24]

WOW. Nice finish. Go QLD.

[hooker67]

First Fishing trip in the boat and first trip with the new motor. Few things to sort out with the motor as I its not running right yet due to the positioning. Few photos of the fish we caught. some good coral trout and a few red emperor in there too. A good catch of the best eating fish in Australia by far.
Also need to look at something to stop the boat being so wet as its the wettest boat I have ever been in!!