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[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Velosity.

[djisurfli]

Hello everybody! I'd like to introduce myself to the Classic Aquasport community. My name is Dan and I'm from Bellmore, NY. I've been going back and forth with a gentleman selling his 1977 19-6 Family Fisherman and will be going back hopefully this weekend to take a second look and snoop around some more (and maybe put a deposit down!).

I wanted to get some of your thoughts on what I'm looking at here, I've already talked him down a good chunk from his asking price...
https://longisland.craigslist.org/boa/6012135374.html

Upon first visit, motor sounded real strong and the floors felt like a rock, first peek in the bilge looked good, tank will probably need to be yanked in the near future. Overall a good looking clean boat for her age. So what do you think? Does low $3k's sound like a solid deal here providing the transom checks out and a general sounding around? 

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Dan.

Here's a spec sheet from 1975. Not much changed between then and 77.


Here's the Buyers Bible to help out.
http://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=10634.0

Tired cliche: She's only worth what someone will pay. The bible will address what we see in these older hulls so give it a good read.

Good luck.

[djisurfli]

Ah yes, the old adage    tis the truth though, I was just looking for some "feel" if you will. I have reviewed that guide previously it's excellent, I previously owned an 85 GW a number of years ago so I'm not terribly unfamiliar with older boats, but I want to be well educated going in.

Thank you for posting that spec sheet, that's some great stuff! I love me some old documents and brochures, there's plenty around here from what I've noticed.

[Capt Ty]

Hey guys, my name is Tyler Gulau.  I'm a fishing guide in Punta Gorda, FL.  I am running a 22' Pathfinder TE which is a great boat but I need a little more.  I need a boat to do it all!  Something that floats shallow and can fish rough water for Tarpon.  I love the idea of customizing a boat to exactly what I want and have heard nothing but good things about the 222.   But I'm torn on wheather to get a flat back or semi-v. 
Hoping to learn a lot here and one day join the club!  Looking forward to the journey.  Thanks in advance!

[Blue Agave]

Welcome aboard!  I lived in Punta Gorda for 6 and a half years, great place to fish. Both the flatback and the 12 degree hulls have their followers. For me the 12 degree boat is better. Although the 12 degree hull does not float as shallow the difference is minimal. The advantages are; no bow steer, better ride, particularly crossing Charlotte Harbor, nicer lines. Good luck with your decision.

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard CT.

[dirtwheelsfl]

Welcome aboard!  I lived in Punta Gorda for 6 and a half years, great place to fish. Both the flatback and the 12 degree hulls have their followers. For me the 12 degree boat is better. Although the 12 degree hull does not float as shallow the difference is minimal. The advantages are; no bow steer, better ride, particularly crossing Charlotte Harbor, nicer lines. Good luck with your decision.

Agreed on everything except nicer lines 

[phiasdad]

 

Just wanted to say thanks for allowing me to be a part of this form . I am new to the aquasport family just got a 1988 200 osprey and plan on getting her back in shape with all yalls help

Thanks again for the add
Boomer (phiasdad)

[wingtime]

Welcome to the group. Nice looking ride you have there!

[dukeboy]

Just wanted to say hello. Proud owner of a 2005 Aquasport 185. 2006 115 hp Mercury Optimax. Glad I found this site.

[dannyturbine]

Hello all, I just bought a 87 290 Tournament Master w/ 350 cid's and I am going to have a lot of questions.

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard to Boomer, Duke and Danny.

[SavDawg8]

Hey Guys,

I'm Kaleb from Savannah, GA. Just bought this 1997 Osprey 175 about a month ago. Definitely have some things to fix and hoping to learn some things from y'all.

[RickK]

  Kaleb.  Welcome aboard. You'll find plenty of examples of people fixing their boats here.