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[hudsport]

thanks for the info Capt thats interesting.

[Capt. Bob]

OUA  Aquasport Marine Industries (I believe that's correct) was the name Aqua took after (I'm  thinking)
 they restructured in Miami prior to becoming Genmar. Data on this is sketchy  but it directionally correct.

1990 is the year we have the least connecting data between the last days in Hialeah and the final move to Sarasota.

[Dbartlow1]

How do I create a new post or discussion? Haha brand new to this forum but loving it so far.

[Dbartlow1]

Nevermind figured it out lol

[Capt. Bob]

Go to the Forum page and browse the different sub forum and click on the one that best describes the topic you wish to post in. Once thete, look at the upper right area and you will see another bix for creating a new topic in that forum.
Click on that and you're on your way. You can (required) create ths thread title and post what you like.

[Suwanneedude]

Hello All, I'm very happy to be added to this forum. I have already been browsing and reading a lot about my boat. I sold my 1974 Proline 24' Flatback about 3 years ago and have been missing that style of boat badly. After scouting around for a few years, I found a decent 1973 Aquasport 22-2 Osprey. It's been redone (was told by the Young Brothers in Crystal River) several years back, but appears to still have the original configuration and center console. The previous owner added a very smooth running Honda 135 sitting on a Bob's Jackplate. I think my boat may be a tad under-powered as the data plate calls for a max hp of 230.
   I actually like the ride quite a bit better than my 24' Proline Flatback, but realize I sacrifice a few inches in draft with the modified V-Hull.  I have to watch the tides close anyways since I stay way back in the creeks at Suwannee area quite a bit.
Anyways, I really like my 22-2 and will give it some TLC as I continue to learn from the guys on here.

[RickK]

  Suwanneedude.  Post up some pics of your new boat 

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard SD. 

[Larryowen]

Man, am I glad I found you folks. Being a 77 yo lifetime Florida boater and previous Aquasport owner (3), I recently purchased a 1977 Aquasport 22-2 Osprey INBOARD ... always wanted one.  It's in terrific shape, most likely refurbished a couple of years ago.

[RickK]

  Larry. 

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Larry.

[FL.flatback]

Enjoying my rebuilt '70 flatback. I learned quiet a bit watching the rebuilds on this site. So far couldn't be happier with the outcome.

[Aquasport17]

Hey I'm Dusty. Just bought 1971 170. Planning on using my current 85 johnson to power it.  Just redoing all woodwork on the deck. Have to apply some non skid. The factory stuff is slick now. Plus a fresh coat of season green with a black or maybe white bottom.

[RickK]

Welcome aboard Dusty. I see you started a thread in the 170/175 rebuild forum. Post some pix of your boat.  I'd like to compare our two boats.

[Deacon]

Rickk,

Thanks for the welcome email... appreciate you allowing me to join. Just bought a 1970 170 that's in pretty bad shape, but I'm aiming to bring her back to life. Used to ride around on one ages ago... was pretty much the first boat I had free reigns to... good times.

Can't wait to check out some of the work others have done on their 17s and so on... very much appreciate the expertise being shared.

Thanks,

Deacon