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[oceanhawk1]

Hello Everyone! I am the original owner of a 20 foot osprey with a 150 HP. The first few years I used the boat frequently but for many years it was sitting on the trailer on the side of my house, started only once every month or so. I recently preformed some routine maintenance on it (water pump, fuel lines, etc) whether they were needed or not as I thought if I don't use it, I might consider selling it. Of course once you do the work and start thinking about  it, your mind starts to change. I have caught everything from Sailfish, Tuna and Dolphin offshore and Tarpon and Snook in the bays. My friends have some serious fishing vessels, (SEEVEE's etc) and it seems I'm fishing with them more and more. I'm a former divemaster (in my youth) and was hoping to start diving again in the keys as my health is much better, so I'm here now and hoping to get new ideas for my boat in hopes of using it more...I live in the North Miami Florida area.

[RickK]

  Ocean 

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard OH1.

What year is your Osprey and a pic?

[Obx sport]

well I am stoked to be here. have been looking for a cobia killer that will work in the shallows in the obx. followed a few builds on the hull truth and figured time to get to the source.

now I need to find some kind of break down to the specs year to year, which one will work best for me and my plans.

I am looking for space for the kids on the bow, cobia or half tower and some type of jack plate or porta bracket. pretty savy with glass so let the good times roll.

[RickK]

  Obx 

Start in the Gallery for catalogs on all the models from the beginning to the end of production.

[CoastTiger]

hi guys....  about a year ago i inherited a 2000 17.5 osprey with a 2008 90 vtec on the back from my father in law who passed away.  its getting time to start doing some mods to it like adding a trolling motor and possibly a power pole.  I'm in south louisiana and fish mostly marsh and small bays for trout and reds.....  looking forward to grabbing some info of the site to help with the projects.  sorry i just realized i didn't have any pics in my phone and the boat is at the duck camp right now....

[RickK]

  aboard CT 
A '00 model should still be pretty fresh and not need much in the way of rebuilding (as long as it was taken care of).  A trolling motor should be an easy install, the biggest thing will be finding room for 2 more batteries (you'll need a 24v TM) and how to route the battery cables.
Post up some pics when you get them (hold your phone like a camera (horizontal) or the pics will all be rotated).

Here is another new member seeking the same info - maybe you guys can compare notes on what you find? http://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=13145.msg132259;topicseen#new

[HawgLeg]

Hi,
My name is Edward and I am the proud owner of a 1970 Aquasport 222 FB. I know I have a lot of hard work and creativity ahead but I am so freakin excited about what this boat is going to become. I have never rebuilt a boat nor do I claim to know exactly what I need to do, but I am an aircraft mechanic and I'm ready for the challenge. I primarily fish Apalachicola, Steinhatchee/Keaton but have recently ventured down to the Sarasota area where I caught the Aquasport bug. I currently operate a 2007 Carolina Skiff 198 DLV with a 115 Etec. It's a great boat but I've outgrown it. Not enough useful load and difficult to operate in the bays I have to navigate. Quite frankly, I'm sick of getting wet lol. Now I have the boat I've needed for so long. I am going to be reaching out A LOT for wisdom and guidance in building the perfect boat. I know there's a lot of wisdom to be had on the forum and I'm a good student. Will post pics of my project hull shortly in the FB section. Let's do this!!

[RickK]

  aboard Edward 
We're ready to help you through whatever and wherever it takes you.

[fishnfever]

Hey everyone,
I'm new to the site and I'm going to pick up my new to me ride tomorrow. A 1996 aquasport 215 explorer.

[RickK]

  fnf 

[Markpa13]

Hi Everyone,

I just joined this site and excited to be part of this community.  Here's my story:  I was recently at an estate auction in SC looking to bid on an old car.  Didn't come home with the car,  but with a boat instead.  Nobody was bidding on it, so I jumped in at $500 (thinking the trailer alone is worth more than that) and won it.  Once I got the boat home and cleaned it up, I realized it is a really nice boat and worth doing a full restoration on.  So over the next year or so, I plan on gutting this thing and bringing her back to life.  I tracked down the HIN (SCZF3301C368) from the SC Dept. of Natural Resources since the transom plate was missing.  Based on that, I'm assuming it is a 1968 flat back.  I knew nothing about this boat when I purchased it, so I was very surprised to see there is such a following for these boats.  I may be leaning on a lot of you guys for advice on stringer design, materials, etc, So thank you in advance!

[CLM65]

Welcome to the site!  You got a GREAT deal there!  We'll be happy to help you spend your money on the restore!

[RickK]

 

[Capt. Bob]

Well, I go away for a few days and everyone decides to join.

So.... a big "Welcome Aboard"

Good luck to everyone.