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[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Mike and  SWK. 

[SaltWaterKid]

It is now official. Boat bought and paid for and the TLC and upgrading shall begin. First order of business was a full detail inside and out.








Hull is eventually going to need a good sanding and a few layers of gel-coat. You can feel the difference in depth of the gel-coat where the decals were compared to not.

Step 2 will be all new cushions in cabin and out. In addition to new volt and rpm gauges. fix GPS fish finder mount (very loose and poor install) and verify bait well wash down pump doesn't need a rebuild.

Step 3 replacing surge brake actuator up front and do general maintenance of the rest of the braking system.

The rest of the boat is super solid and verified the gas tank is plastic(poly??) and in very good condition.

Plan is to do a small run this weekend to just get her in the water but end of Thanksgiving week and weekend she will be fished upon if I have anything to say about it.

Sorry is this is in the wrong place, was not sure and wanted to give all a follow up... The wealth of knowledge here has helped me tremendously and I look forward to picking all of your brains for more information as time goes on.

Hello all,

Buying a 99 215 Explorer this week (finger crossed the compression test and lake run show no issues)! Been looking to buy for over a year now and just never found the right walkaround until now. Missed a couple other Aquasports before this one, hoping third time is a charm. I will post pics when I pick it up and get it home but here is the boat trader link for those who are interested.

https://www.boattrader.com/boat/1999-aquasport-215-explorer-8069609/

She needs a whole lotta love and I plan on be that guy.

Thank you to Rick for the warm welcome and I look forward to chatting with all about these great boats....

[RickK]

Congrats on the new boat.  Looks great. You'll enjoy the full length bimini and side curtains when you need them.

[Mlebos]

Hey y’all
I’m Looking hard at a 2001 175 Osprey with a 2016 Yamaha 70 4 stroke.
Is this too under powered? I love the lines of this hull but I want to make sure she’s got enuff juice. Fishin the shallows of Savannah Ga. she seems like the perfect new rig.
Thanks y’all
Mark 

[RickK]

Welcome aboard Mlebos!! The 70 will push her along nicely. The avg cruise speed is 25 and the 70 will give you that.

[jakfr02]

Happy to be a new member.  Looking for my next boat restoration project.  I think a 22' Aquasport might be perfect for bay and nearshore fishing boat for me here on the west coast of Florida for targeting Reds, Snook, Grouper, Tarpon, and Cobia.  Also, looking for a good boat to take family, friends, and grandkids out to the sandbar and Anclote Key state park.  I recently restored a Maverick Pathfinder 17T for poling the flats and shallow creeks in this area.  I loved the experience and hope a legendary Aquasport restoration will be just as rewarding.

Look forward to sharing and chatting with everyone. 

-frank

[RickK]

Welcome aboard Frank

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Frank.

[Canoyar]

Hi All,

Looks like a great wealth of knowledge here and I appreciate the acceptance.  I am a Land Surveyor just north of Durham NC, and have spent quite a bit of time on the water growing up..... I tend to get the itch regularly to get to salt air again.

I currently own a 1900cc MayCraft, which has been great, but am looking to upgrade into something bigger.  I want something I can take the kids offshore in and bottom fish, while still being able to camp on the local lakes.  Im looking at the 225 and it looks great for fishing and boating needs, but was hoping to get some insight into the Cabin space.  I havent made the trip to see the boat yet but plan to in a week.  Im 5'7" so I know that will help.  Im also considering doing a small 2 person tent, or cot tent on the deck, but wont be able to measure deck length and width until I get up there.

[RickK]

Welcome aboard Canoyar.  Here is a pic of the cabin in most of the 90's 225 Explorer - it's a sit down cabin, not a stand up cabin. Someone here can provide the measurements of the cockpit I'm sure.

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Canoyar.

I'll get you some dimensions from my 91 210. It's the same hull without the Euro transom. I'll start another thread in this Forum. https://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?board=50.0

I'm working today and tomorrow so give me a little time.

Good luck with the hunt.

[built2spillwth]

Well she needs a ton of  work but she’s mine. 1970 222 with a solid flat back and viewing windows. Not gonna get a full restoration but it’s gonna be pretty darn close! Hopefully I can figure out out to show my progress thru the builds

[built2spillwth]

 

[RickK]

Welcome aboard built2spillwth 
I left a message on your rebuild topic.

[Cpt. Beyond]

Hello,

 My name is Ryan i own a 1982 170, looking forward to trading tips with you guys and receiving some much needed info on my aquasport rehab. From Wrentham, MA