Stop Lurking and Start Posting!! Introduce Yourself Here!

[Flnative]

I second that CA!  

Hey guys, I'm Allen of Florida Inshore Angler.  I have a boat rebuilding thread going on here on CA, so if anyone is interested check out the thread http://www.classicaquasport.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7421  Posting is welcome!  We have a lot views in a short time, and would like to hear comments from all of you.  Enjoy the boards.

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard to both Fin and Tx.

[FreedomII]

heres some interior shots

[Sam A_M]

Hello everyone,

I am new here and wanted to introduce myself.  My name is Sam, and I have a 1977 Aquasport 22-2 Family Fisherman.  This is the first boat I have every owned so please excuse any questions that seem simple, as I probably don't understand all the context of boating.

I have done some work to the boat and will post pictures of the boat as I take them.

I restore old trucks as a hobby and if you want to see pictures I can post them too.

I am looking for some help fixing up the boat, and would appritiate any input.

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Sam.

Proper intro.
By all means, post pics. You can start a thread in the Chum forum to showcase your truck restos. There is also a dedicated thread for FF owners where you can post your craft's particulars.

viewtopic.php?p=46047#p46047

Good luck.

[Reelsharp]

Hello guys, my name is Bill and I recently purchased a 1970 22-2 flatback.  I live in Dunedin and I'm working on getting the boat sea worthy.  New fuel tank, and rewire the electric.  I've noticed the wealth of information on this site and look forward to the process and meeting some fellow aquasport owners.

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Reel.

Seems to be a real cult following with the FBs.

Good luck with the project and please start a thread in the Rebuild forum to document your endeavor.  
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Good luck and post those rebuild pics.

[Joey]

I wanted to stop in and say hello.  

My name is is Joe, I am the proud new owner of a 1987 Aquasport 170 Striper with a Johnson 120.

[RickK]

Welcome aboard Joe  
And welcome to the family with the most members on the site - the 170/175 family.  
Make sure you check out the first page of the photo gallery and locate the 170 model gallery to find some specs on your boat. You'll also find catalogs for the years we can locate.

Have fun and enjoy.

[Joey]

Thanks Rick, I have already been checking them out.  Although my 170 looks very nice for it's age there was a bird nest of wiring in the console.  I can not believe that someone would actually put together 4 or 5 short pieces of wire to make one long one, and do it on more than one wire to boot.  So I have been sorting that out.  And I just rewired my trailer.

The motor starts and runs great and on a trial did not run hot, but it did sit for a year I am told, which prolly means it sat for two or three.  So my next project after wiring is to pull the lower unit and replace the impeller.  

If anyone has any hints, tips, tricks, tactics, or any information that will help me along in any aspect at all, please let me know, I am all ears.

As for me.  I was born and raised in Florida.  I moved away at the age of 18 to join the military and have traveled the world.  The last 12 years I have lived in Atlanta, Denver and Toledo, receptively.  I am finally back home.  I live near Cedar Key, purchased the boat in Orlando.

I am a life long sailor (as in I have for the most part only ever owned sailboats up to 30'.  I owed a bass boat for 4 years or so a few years back.  My passions are fishing and diving.

--Joe

[RickK]

I think you'll find the 170 a very easy boat to handle by yourself - launch, maneuver, retrieve and enjoy.  She's perfect for 2 people, 3 max.

[Jmac]

Hi guys

Glad to be aboard.

Just bought a 17.5 AS with a 02 Suzuki 90 oh her. Both are a little bit of a project but I think I'm in the right place for advice.

Jmac

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Jmac

Post up some photos of your new ride.

[Cyclops69]

Hey all new here just bought a 1987 222 osprey "Outcast" boat is all stock and has been in inside storage since new. Gonna use it this summer then have plans to close in the transom install a bracket/jackplate and a tower this winter.

[Georgie]

Welcome aboard!!  Post a few pics in the gallery so we can all see your new girl!