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[gwinnibarge]

Greetings!  It's great to be associated with the resources offered by all here.  I am relatively new to boating. Though, I've done a lot of sailing during the last quarter of last century (that sounds old!), I purchased my first power boat only last year.  My boat is a 1998 Osprey 205 as shown below with the factory OMC 150 hp.  So far, I've had to do little to her other than clean her, tend to some electrical issues, replace some relatively minor engine components.  I live in Maine, so the boating season is really short!  I've been trying to get out a little more often this year with the family and I hope to keep that going.  So far, I've used the boat primarily for cruising this portion of the Atlantic coast and also taking the kids skiing, tubing, & wake boarding in freshwater lakes.  I plan on fishing with my father in law tomorrow.  Probably just mackerel, but maybe some stripers as well...we'll see.  Anyway, with a boat and motor of this age (to some it's probably 'new'), I'm certain I will be plumbing the depths of know how from you veterans. 


As you can see from this photo, the boat was a tender to (i.e., T/T) an 80' Hatteras named 'Perfect Timing'.  I've removed those decals (though the adhesive remnants remain - and ideas on how to remove it?)

[RickK]

Welcome aboard GB   
Boat seems to be in good shape. 
For the adhesive any good adhesive remover should get it off.  You can go to an automotive paint place and buy the smallest container they sell of adhesive remover (I think I bought a qt) and it'll get it right off and the remainder will probably last you the rest of your life.

[gwinnibarge]

Thank you, Rick.  I will try that. 
So far, the most noticeable improvement I made was the installation of a new throttle cam roller.  It cost only $7 (which is high given what it really is), but it corrected the timing relative to throttle position and gave me about another 8 mph at the top end. Probably improved fuel usage too.  Everything else just fixed completely broken stuff (bilge pump, switches, lights, wires, etc.)

[Thunderyacht]

Here are a couple of pics now I have it in the water. I'm very happy with the way this boat rides.

[RickK]

Nice big boat - should ride well and get right along

[88osprey]

just purchased a 88 Osprey with an evinrude 225 on it- I'm joining to find out all i can about this classic boat-  thanks for the ad!!

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard to both GB and 88.

[JNSchweik]

My first time on the site since joining yesterday, and the two questions I had have already been answered.  Thanks so much for the GREAT site.




my night lights!!

I should show what the daytime looks like also I guess

[RickK]

  JNS.   

What year and model is she?  Looking at the rub rail I'd say she's an early 702 and I'll guess a 222.  What's going on with the front cleat?

Might want to add the year and model (and maybe a small pic) in your Signature.  You do that in Profile.
Again Welcome aboard.

[JNSchweik]

How about now?

Here is my daughter and a friend petting our local dolphin friend!!

[JNSchweik]

The front cleat is a long story of a work in progress HAHA.  I don't have a lot of money to put into her so I am quite proud of the way she looks with my meager funds.  The cleat is on the to-do list though.

[RickK]

The boat does look good though - just wondered about the cleat. Is it connected to the front eye?
Good job on the Signature Block.

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard JNS.

See you hang your hat in Port St. Joe.

Got blown around over there last weekend.

[JNSchweik]

The cleat is connected to the front eye with a big threaded rod that makes a Tee yeah.

[Kniel3378]

Hey guys!

My name is Kurtis and I'm from St. Pete, Florida.

I have a 19' key largo right now but have been looking and researching to do a 222 project.

Love the site and thanks for the add!