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[seabob4]

Thanks Bob. The other plus to the 170 is that it will fit in my garage :)

A BIG plus...as long as the Admiral is cool with it...  

[GreatBigTuna]

Lol. You know it will be my car out in the driveway, not hers. :)

[MarshMarlowe196]

Thanks for the warm welcome so far! I love the idea of a 19-6, but need to tow it with our MDX so I'm concerned about weight. I've got 4500# capacity, but I know these older boats tend to be heavy. Any idea what the 19-6's weigh rigged out?

Thanks again!!!!

I actually had my 19-6 weighed.  Boat, 420lb 4-stroke motor, and trailer (single axle) was 3200lbs.

Contrary to conventional thinking, the older 70's Aquasports that aren't waterlogged are actually on the lighter side as far as boats go.  My buddy's 20' Duracraft Jon Boat weighs more than a dry 19-6.

[sealion2288]

Thanks for the warm welcome so far! I love the idea of a 19-6, but need to tow it with our MDX so I'm concerned about weight. I've got 4500# capacity, but I know these older boats tend to be heavy. Any idea what the 19-6's weigh rigged out?

Thanks again!!!!

 I think the 19-6 would be a better choice as well. We've got much open water around here and, with the south facing beaches, the wind ALWAYS seems to kick up when fiberglass hits the water. I just sold my 18' Hancock skiff in favor of a v-hull. The flat bottom is great when the conditions are perfect, but seldom are. I also think the 17 AS is a great boat, but a little small for me to be comfortable on Pamlico Sound. In the summer, T-storms can blow up quickly, violently, and without warning, just like central and south FLA. Much open water to deal with on that part of the Neuse River as well.

As far as your tow vehicle is concerned, I sold Hondas for almost 12 years. When the Pilot was launched, I went to the corporate ride and drive. The Pilot, of course, is the less flashy sister to the MDX. When discussing towing ability, the engineers made no bones about it, the Pilot (and MDX, since they share identical chassis and drivetrains) have the ability to SAFELY tow well beyond their rating.  The GVWR and towing capacities have more to do with licensing and insurance ratings, the type of tires required, etc, of the vehicle when sold new, than it's capabilities. I believe many legalities change when tow capacities are rated higher than 5,000 lbs. Having said all that, as previously stated, the 19-6 dressed out weighs in less than 4,500 lbs.

[GreatBigTuna]

Thanks sealion! That's good to know. Being a big fella, I would prefer the 19-6 for sure, your post makes me feel better about towing. I can possibly even get it in my garage with a folding tongue on the trailer and still get to my beer fridge (priorities right!). I think I will expand my search. The garage is really only a factor during the rebuild as I'll likely keep the boat at my moms house on Hatteras Island once it's done.

Thanks again for the help. Tight lines to all!

[sealion2288]

I think too much of my beer to make them sleep outside!!

[gran398]

You'll have more freeboard with the 19-6 too. And they run really well in a chop. Surprisingly well.

[slvrlng]

Kind of like this!

http://s669.photobucket.com/albums/vv60 ... EO0021.mp4

[SeaCue]

Hi everyone, I am Chris.  
Born and raised in Marathon Florida (the middle key) and now live in Fort Myers, Florida.
Hopelessly addicted to anything and everything "boat", "fishing" or "diving".

Currently own (by my wife's account) way too many boats.  
Some things you just can never make a wife understand

My current boat roster includes three AquaSports.  A '98 Osprey 200 w/115hp Ocean Pro


An '85 200CCP w/225 Ocean Pro


An '85 250 CCP w/ 225 Ocean Pro that is being converted to twins


For bigger water, I have an '81 Tiara 3100 open w/twin Mercruiser 260 FWC inboards.


Also still have my old Scotty Craft 27 ft flybridge

....That is an old picture!  It is currently in project state.  I started converting it from inboard volvo's to twin outboards and kind of got side tracked a few years ago with different projects.


...And don't want my little dingy to feel left out so here she is too :)


The three AquaSports are currently undergoing upgrades, modifications and repairs up the ying-yang and are at rest in my shop.  Here is a pic of the whole "family" together.


I love to fish, dive and crab... Won't bore you with fishing pics since they are everywhere here but how about some good stoney pix to get you hungry.

...Start of the season with my son


Caught this guy two weekends ago.


The days bounty.... Think it was 58 claws.  Right at my 2 gallon recreational limit!


Anyway... Hi everybody!  I hope to document my AS repairs on here as I go but they are all currently on hold for a few more weeks as I am forced to tend to more pressing "real life" issues.

Looking forward to meeting fellow AS'ers for fishing, diving and or just plain drinkin' trips :pirat:

Chris

[Blue Agave]

Very cool Seacue!  It's lunch time and I wish I had some of those claws.

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard SeaCue

Excellent intro. That's the way to get the ball rollin'

Been many years since I was that deep in the Keys. Safe to say the 7 Mile Grill is still in operation.

[sealion2288]

I wasn't too envious until I saw the claws!! We used to get a few stones up here years ago; haven't had any in a long time. Would go great with the cold Miller Lite in my hand right now. I guess I'll have to settle for Newport River oysters!!

[SeaCue]

Thanks Bob... Seven mile grill was still there last time I went back a few years ago.  Still making killer fried oyster sandwiches and conch fritters.

Hi Sealion.... Yeah I do love me some stone crabs too.  Gonna be pulling again next weekend and will post pix.
This time of the year we give LOTS away.... been eating crab daily since October.  Would LOVE to trade for some of them oysters... Yumm.

[island]

island new to site have an 85 222-ccp i have been working on love the boat recently repowered w/250 yamaha

[Mrs. Cheezgritz]

Mrs. Cheezgritz here... yes they let me join.  Now don't get too excited as if I am on here all the time I will not be able to tell Lewis
to get off that damn Auquanet site.  I will get some pics of my boat up soon. :queen: