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December 14, 2006, 11:17:22 AM
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Ben87

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Are our Aquasports really unsinkable?
« on: December 14, 2006, 11:17:22 AM »
After reading the great brochures that JimCT (Thanks JimCT) puts up, it mentioned that the Aquasport is unsinkable, is this true?, and if it is, what makes it so?  Is it the foam in the stringers?  

I never knew that these boats were considered unsinkable so I'm a bit surprised.

December 14, 2006, 12:39:35 PM
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John Jones

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« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2006, 12:39:35 PM »
I would not bet my life on it.
Politics have no relation to morals.
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December 14, 2006, 01:24:42 PM
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« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2006, 01:24:42 PM »
Is any boat really unsinkable :?:     Better yet, the foam may float but would we  :wink: [/i]
Its called fishing not catching for a reason.  Usually operator error

December 14, 2006, 01:57:16 PM
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JimCt

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« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2006, 01:57:16 PM »
Older boat with soggy foam will sink like a stone.

 Not a bad plan to weigh the boat each year in the fall.  Compare original build weight spec. to what you have now minus fuel, motor & equipment. Weighing each year will establish the trend-line.
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December 14, 2006, 02:37:07 PM
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Ben87

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« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2006, 02:37:07 PM »
The only reason I ask is because in the AS ad it mentioned that the boats were "unsinkable."  Perhaps when the boat was new and before the foam maybe got wet?

December 14, 2006, 03:16:13 PM
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« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2006, 03:16:13 PM »
Correct.
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December 17, 2006, 08:54:31 PM
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Unsinkable?
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2006, 08:54:31 PM »
Judging from the fact that I know of at least 2 Aquasports that were "resurrected" from the bottom as salvage and rebuilt - I would say the boats are not - for sure - unsinkable.  Gravity is relentless.  Along with fungus, rot, rust, age, and taxation.   :roll:

See ya on (and hopefully not under) the water!!
Cap'n John
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