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[xvanusx]

Thank you Rick, Bob, and Craig! I appreciate the welcome. :) I actually have the boat on Ebay on my list from Craigslist.

There are a few on Craigslist I saw that I am interested. I do like the 222's no matter the year from what I have seen on the forum and online. I ran across a 1994 200 in Tampa that seems like a great deal with a Yamaha. I have talked with the wife and we think the 175 is good, but would rather have a 196, 200 or 222 for family fishing inshore and offshore (only with another boat for safety). We would regularly have 3-5 people fishing when we go out. Sticking with the center console due to flats fishing and bringing in big black drum for our local tournament. One question I think I might have answers on this forum already is this: Did all year AS have fiberglass stringers or is that a new thing since a certain year? Also what are of forum would I post my final 3-5 boats I am looking at to get others opinions on best value?

Thanks a ton and LOVING all the information here!

If I attached the picture correctly, this is what I am trying to upgrade from :)

Christopher

[Capt. Bob]

Did all year AS have fiberglass stringers or is that a new thing since a certain year?

Started and ended with fiberglass stringers filled with foam although a couple of rebuilds of very early models have found some wood present on the insides of the stringer. Rare.

Also what are of forum would I post my final 3-5 boats I am looking at to get others opinions on best value?

Aquasport Discussions would be fine.

[cbarber888]

Picked up a 1972 19.6, last year and love it but there are things about it that I just don't know.  Looking forward to finding some answers on this site.

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard.

Start here for some light reading.
http://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?board=30.0

Good luck.

[williecoyote]

aboard TY 
The 250 Osprey is a nice big boat and around that year model Genmar combined some of the features like the higher freeboard that the older models had (the freeboard is below knee high on my 170 anywhere on the boat) but you still have the casting deck.  A good offshore boat. I think you'll enjoy her.  Post up some pix when you get a chance.

I will Rick. I'm planning on taking her out of Oregon Inlet offshore once I get everything buttoned up.  I'll post up how it goes. My SIL was head of Dealer Finance for Wellcraft/Genmar around the time this boat was built and I've liked this style when I saw it then.

I don't know where you live, but make sure Oregon Inlet is open before you come. I would hate for you to travel, and find her closed.
http://www.obsentinel.com/news/as-county-looks-to-fund-dredging-coast-guard-closes-oregon/article_9ac9fb6c-d635-11e4-94c8-679ce504af09.html

[Idlewildman]

 My name is Chuck, I was given an 1987 Aquasport 170 by a friend. The boat has been sitting up for the last 6 years. It looks like there is a lot of life left in it so I am going to attempt to bring it back to life. I am in search of a lower unit for a 90 Yamaha for starters. A wealth of knowledge on this site to help me along..... Thanks for all of the great info found here. Please let me know if you guys know of any areas to warn me about on this model boat... Thanks again!

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Chuck.

Be especially careful of the bow, the stern and that part (I can never remember what it's called) in the middle.

Post some pics when you get a chance.

Good luck.

EDIT: I started a new thread for your lower unit search here:
http://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=12932.msg130456;topicseen#new

[Shine]

more of re-introduction, I have not posted in a while.  About 7 years ago I rebuilt a flatback, it was a lot of fun.  My business is composites, and I know a thing or two about boat building and design - so I hope to be a help to members here. 

[Capt. Bob]

Well well,
So rumors of your demise were greatly exaggerated.

Welcome back Joel.

Here's the old thread and I added the video at the end.
http://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=1194.0

[williecoyote]

My name is Will, and I have been lurking here since Christmas.

A friend, or maybe enemy, not sure yet, offered me what appears to be a great deal on a '99 215 Explorer with a 200 hp Johnson, and dual axle trailer.

I need to clean it up, and do some basic maintenance before I put her overboard. I have just been waiting for the weather to warm up.

This is a great resource for these boats, and I am glad to have stumbled onto it.

[RickK]

Welcome aboard Will.   

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Will



You'll enjoy the 215. Post up a few pics in a "restore thread"

Good luck.

[RickK]

more of re-introduction, I have not posted in a while.  About 7 years ago I rebuilt a flatback, it was a lot of fun.  My business is composites, and I know a thing or two about boat building and design - so I hope to be a help to members here. 

Welcome back Joel 

We can always use a guy with your expertise around here, so please don't be shy.  I just sent you an email.

[Shine]

Well well,
So rumors of your demise were greatly exaggerated.

Welcome back Joel.

Here's the old thread and I added the video at the end.
http://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=1194.0

Haha!  Thanks for the link to the old thread, brings back some memories

[ashefrin]

My name is Andy  I live in Northern Ct I have just purchased a 2004 Osprey 19 Center Console and am trying to find a floor plan or the layout I found this forum on the web and I will post pictures as soon as I bring it home....Thank you....