Stop Lurking and Start Posting!! Introduce Yourself Here!

[pete]

welcome back! look forward to your contributions and rebuild pics.

[seabob4]

After major distractions, I want to get back to the Aquasport.

I have a 1973 22.2, purchased new at Tavernier Creek Marina.  I have the original sales order and such.  The Sand Bar II has been in the family since new.  

I hope to get the overhaul going soon.  Looking to get rid of some water logged foam, new decks and, a modern transom.  I'm not looking to alter the design, since it really works for me.  

I've been around boats all my life.  I even sold them for a little while.  As my handle would indicate, I've been in the land mobile radio business for the last 16 years.  

I generally don't farm anything out for repair, hence the major distractions.  

Anyhow, I was around in the early days of the forum.  I lost touch, but before I left this place was a great source of info.  I also enjoyed contributing.  Hopefully I can pick up where I left off.  
 
Greetings from South Miami!
Regards,
Jason

Jason,
This is the best place on the net!  First and last site I visit each day.  You're input is invaluable, just keep it up!

[feeling2damgood]

hello eyeryone im the new guy. just traded a 14ft. jon boat with a 35 evinrude, for my brand new 1974 aqua sport 170 with a 135 johnson. i think its funny that the boat is older than i am and by all right runs better than i do.

[gran398]

Feelin',

So thar ya go....welcome another dedicated member.

Enjoy your new Aquasport!

 

[flounderpounder225]

Feelin,
You getting in on any of the Yellowfin action out on the lumps?? Neighbor went out to the rigs this past weekend and we had some great Yellowfin on the grill.
Marc

[njscott]

Well, I finally got around to joining this wonderful site. last year I bought my first boat. its a 2005 Aquasport Osprey 205 Bay boat with a 150hp Yamaha 4 stroke. I keep the boat in Red Bank, NJ.  The boat was hardly used by the original owner. It ran great all summer on the rivers and bay. Easy to fish.  Only problem is that the forward fish box and storage locker are not water tight. I lined both with hatch tape but rain water is still getting in. When the boat goes back in the water in the spring I will post some pictures and ask for alternative fixes to this problem.

Scott

[pete]

welcome to the forum scott,I had the same problem on my osprey,found some marine grade weather strip at Lowes,working pretty good

 http://mdteam.com/products.php?category=1665

the one withe the rigdes

[vwt2salty]

Hey there,
Im Vince located in pompano beach,
I have a 1978 19-6 that im currently refitting..
i like fishing, diving, and pretty much any thing to do with the ocean!!

[Capt. Bob]

Well then Vince,
Welcome aboard

Nice intro but......

We love our Aqua porn. 8)

[RickWPB]

Hey everybody! Another Rick has joined this website. I'm from WPB Florida as the username suggests and I have a 1978 200 CCP I have owned for 10 yrs or so. The HIN # is  ASP0115M78D. The only reason I believe mine is a CCP is because I have seen many pictures on this board and the CCP's resemble mine the most especially Captin.Kid's 1979 200 CCP. If anyone has a different opinion please let me know. I changed the original 150 Evinrude, which was costing me a lot of $$ to keep up with, for a 1998 saltwater Yamaha VMAX 150 with a twin counter rotating prop back in 2003. The engine runs great and produces more thrust than the Evinrude I removed, also more fuel efficient. Shortly after the engine change I replaced the fuel tank with a platic one because the old aluminum factory tank had corrosion and kept clogging the carbs. I use the boat mostly for fishing, I haven't used it in over a year because of the bad economy. When I bought it I noticed a few soft spots on the deck and didn't give it much thought, I just wanted to go fishing all the time, but now I want to replace the deck and replace the Bimini top with a T-top. Let me finish off for now by inserting this photobucket link of the boat. I already removed the leaning post and am in the process of stripping down the center console and labeling all the pre-existing wiring, which will be replaced with new wiring. I have seen many pictures of some members previous and current projects and I've gotten a lot of good ideas. Bare with me, I haven't washed it in over a year.
http://s1143.photobucket.com/albums/n62 ... My%20Boat/

[John Jones]

Welcome aboard Rick.

[GoneFission]

Welcome to the site!  You have a classic 200 CCP, pre-'81 version, which originally had a coffin in front of the console. Your comments/issues with the boat are pretty typical for the type and age, so feel free to ask any specifics and someone here can help you out.  Quite a few 200 CCP owners here!

[Dan210EX]

Hi Everybody

I'm Dan, live in Fort Lauderdale, FL. love fishing, I own a 1989 Wellcraft 18 Sport CC, wich I love and recently repowered with a Johnson 4 Stroke 115HP

but since I love going out anytime of the year, I'm planning on get me a 210 Explorer or similar.

Great website, lots of usefull information and great people.!!  

here's a pic of the Wellcraft...

[CANE4LIFE]

Hello,

Finally joined the Aquasport Board.  Thanks to Pete for pusing me over the edge  

Anyhow, I just purchased a new boat cover from Taylor Made and wanted to post a few pics on how it came out.  Its a generic cover made to fit medium to large center console boats.  After fumbling around for an hour, finally got the knack on how to install it.  Below are some pics after final installation.  I can still tweak it but got tired and had other "chores" to do.  Note the outline of my wife's cleaning buckt on the puplit, had to do it to avoid riping the cover with the anchor.

Robert

[smitty 1]

Welcome on board Robert. Your ride looks very nice and the Taylor Made cover looks great. I have one for my 222CCP in gray and its worked out well. I had hell getting the cover up under the Tee top over the console.
Smitty