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[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Paul.

[tangotoo]

Greetings from the Old Dominion.
After a long hunt, I picked up a 161 Tournament Cat. She is in great shape for a 20 year old boat and just needs some freshening. I already traced down a seemingly major issue of no oil alarm to chafed wires in the harness. Had her out for a break in run and I'm in love with this thing.

I've read about rerigging the scuppers so I'll need the forums guidance on that.  The electrical leaves a little to be desired. The proximity of the circuit panel to the fuel tank (literally sitting on it) without a firewall makes me a little nervous but I'll get over it.

Well here she is. See you on the water gang!

[PaulT89]

Welcome Tangotoo welcome aboard. It sure is a beauty.

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard TT.

[John G]

Hello all!

Newbie here.  I have some experience with boats but zero about restoring.  I have a friend that owns a fiberglass & marine supply company in Mass and he has turned me on to a 1973 Aquasport 19-6.  He's already looked at it and I'm taking a look with him on Saturday.  I'm sure it's going to need quite a bit of work ad I'm not opposed to learning, so the idea is to hopefully run it for a month or so in Maine and then start tearing it down in the fall.  I'm not looking to restore it to original, as I have seen quite a few mods that I'm interested in such as closing in transom and mounting the motor on a transom plate. The amount of information on this site is amazing!  Any pointers you can throw my way is greatly appreciated.  Thanks in advance!

[RickK]

  aboard John and TT 

[nickp1518]

Hi everyone, I just picked up a 1999 Striper 165 with a Johnson 50hp.  Its a very sturdy boat, but it just needs a little work.  Hoping I can find everything I need for it!

[RickK]

Welcome aboard Nick 
We watched a 165 idle by us when we were in Tarpon Springs and the gunnels were about 3 " above water.  She had 4 big bubbas on it.

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard John and Nick.

[Rickh]

Hey Gang,

Just purchased an 84 250 XF I/O. Haven't been able to find much info on the boat but I am sure there is a ton of knowledge here. 

Here is the work that was done -
1984 Aquasport 250FX. upgrades include New propeller, lower unit, upper unit, transom with trim actuators and gimbal bearing, New trim tabs, steering actuator and trim and tilt motor, new exhaust manifolds and risers. New Bimini top, blower motor, batteries and power distribution switch. New VHF radio, Garmin GPS/Fish finder. New aluminum fuel tank with 93 gallon capacity. New upholstery, battery charger/maintainer and updated wiring. Comes with Eazy Loader trailer, on-trailer jacking system, Navicco winter storage tarp system.

Seams like a very solid boat. Anyone have any insights?

Thanks gang,.

[RickK]

  aboard Rick

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Rick. 

Here's a pic of your hull with specs. They're from an 85 but they are the same.

[Rickh]

Terrific, thank you!

[FIXINFOOL]

Hello everyone
Former Florida boy living in Ringgold Ga.
don’t know how I got this far away from salt water.
I’ve owned 5 Aquasport’s in my life, just sold an 87 222
I am desperate for a 73-76 19-6 osprey, hopefully one in good condition.
Please let me know what’s available.
Thanks
Frank

[armandmedeiros88]

Hi Everyone,

I just purchased a 1982 286XF that was repowered in 2007 with twin 350 HP Captains Choice Crusaders. I will be running her on Naragansett Bay, RI for the most part and occasional trips to Block Island and the Vineyard.

I've had some difficulty finding any information on this particular model and was wondering if anyone here has had any lengthy experience with this model (i believe the 286 XF are heavier with a deeper V than the mid 80's 290XF?). I've been out on this boat a couple times (bought it from a good friend) but haven't spent a ton of hours on her. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers!