Stop Lurking and Start Posting!! Introduce Yourself Here!

[RickK]

Cool! Show some pics - Welcome Aboard!

[Hunthard]

saying my file is too big over 2000?
not sure, same files i always post for forums from my desk top.

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard.

Upload from device/desktop to your Gallery on this Forum first then post.

Read carefully:
https://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=12725.0

[eelbayrat]

Hi Folks, Just joined so I can look at all the cool pics and rebuilds of the Aquasports.  I own 2- 2003 215 Explores and a 1983 175 Osprey.  Both great boats.

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard.

[RickK]

Welcome eel 

[DZ]

Hey everyone! Bought my first aquasport back in August, just getting around to fixing it up and playing with it. It’s an ‘01 250 osprey. Love the boat so far!!

[RickK]

Congrats DZ and Welcome Aboard!!

[thenativediver]

3 generations of Bailey's here.  My dad Jim Bailey inherited his 19' Aquasport from his dad. It is a 1968 center console with a step up fore deck.  My name is Matt Bailey and my son is Nick.

We have decided to get the 'ol "Placebo" back on the water. She needs a new engine and that is where we are starting.  Have a friend who offered their 150 Yamaha 4 stroke, but am concerned it is too much...  Where should I post about this or search about this?

[Capt. Bob]

Start a thread in the Aqua Discussion forum for opinions on repower size.

And of course, welcome aboard.

[RickK]

Welcome aboard Bailey clan     and of course, when you start your thread to ask questions 

Sounds like you have a 191 model and it came in 2 models - Gull (Console up against the casting deck) and Osprey (a gap between casting deck and console).  Here is a link to our catalog that contains info on your boat http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=744

Here is a link that will show HP limits
http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2825&title=as-all-models-price-options3-1971&cat=570

[BoatNewbie]

 Hello everyone! I am a newbie to boating and have an Explorer 275. I'm excited to be a new member here and I have a LOT to learn. I did successfully diagnose and replace two dead batteries yesterday, probably the extent of my mechanical abilities.

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard BN.

The 275 EX is a rather large "starter" craft but good luck with her. Is she Fighting Lady Yellow?

[RickK]

Welcome aboard BoatNewbie !!  The 275 is the model that changed the focus to family and it has a cabin that our older Explorers didn't have - we had the big aft area and the small cabin, you have the opposite, workable aft and big cabin. I just couldn't figure out why they made the head the way they did - like you have to figure out what to do with your legs when on the can.

[BoatNewbie]

Thanks for the warm welcome and the 275 background Captain Bob and Rickk. My boat doesn't have the yellow, but that is a nice looking combination. I will transfer some photos of the Fonsea to my computer and post soon. I agree the head does have interesting dimensions -- which I would imagine get even more interesting the taller you are. I'm only 5'5" and find it rather cozy. I have a ton of really embarrassing newbie questions, so I hope I don't horrify the forums with my ignorance!