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[Rocketpip]

Hey there Bill,
Thanks for the welcome.
She's in Port Alberni for now, having some of the fiberglass repairs done there and also some paint.
I have a place to keep her in the water in Thasis but as soon as I put her in the water at port alberni offers came in all over. Everyone wanted a looksee. Felt like a rock star for a while.
Only a couple of tuna boats out there and only mine with the tower so she stands out.
Too bad I live so far from the ocean. Would love to cast a few lines today.

[gran398]

Wow!

The diver from Maine has been purchased by a potential new member

We look forward to your presence here sir, and congratulations on finding a rare classic

[Dzander]

Hi guys,
My name is Dean I live in Acworth, Ga but am from New Orleans and have served honorably in the Navy and the Army I first found out about aquasports when living in San Clemente, Ca. Well the stars aligned and u now own a admittedly rough but ready 1986 AquaSport 200 Osprey, power is the 140 Johnny the hull and tansom are solid. My plan was to put it in the water to see how she felt but I live on a lake and with 3 teenagers between fishing mornings for strippers and hybrids and pulling kids on tubes and ski's my plans have changed. Every question I've googled has listed a link back to a discussion on this site and looking at some of the members Aquasports I am encouraged and can see that I made a good choice.

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Dean

Post a couple of pics of your craft. The Photo Gallery makes it fairly easy.

[RickK]

Hi Dean - you've found the most relaxing place to "hang" and get the answers you've always wanted about your Aquasport. No pressure, no abuse, no hassle and mostly no offensive language (for those that are rightfully offended easily).  We've built the right environment for relaxing and "learning". "Ask away" with no worry about being bashed!  
We can certainly point you to a few places where you can get that kind of negative attention if you so desire  
Follow the instructions in the "how to post pictures" link at the top of every forum and start your own post to show us what you got.
Welcome aboard!!

[Liquid Soul]

My wife and I just bought a 200 Express Fisherman (1980) with a 1980 Evinrude 150 V6, sitting on an EZ loader.

we saw it on Thursday and bought on sight after hearing the motor run and visually inspecting.

This boat has been meticulously cared for, looks only a few years old, not 30+, and runs very well.

We put her on Lake Erie on Saturday and ran her for 5 hours. Amazing how smooth this boat rides, and when on plane hit 38-39 mph (gps)

We are going to do some minor work, refinish the teeak etc, but all-in-all this boat doesnt need much.

I love it already!!!

[GoneFission]

Welcome to the site Soul!  You've got a great boat there and feel free to post any questions you have as you are making her your own.  "An adventure in every ride."  

[redemn93]

Hi all.  My name is Jason.  I live in Hobe Sound, FL.  About 30 minutes north of West Palm Beach for those that dont know.  

I just picked up a 1989 19'6" hull and trailer last night.  Its a small bit of a project but a great starting point.  I picked it up for $2500 as seen in the pics ( in my photo gallery) along with the original gauge panel, lower console trim, steering/control facia, anchor with chain and rope, and some other stuff im forgetting.  Ill use the original panels as a template to make something nicer and throw a set of decent looking gauges in.  The trailer is decent enough for now.  Boat has newer rolled on paint so it looks good from 5+ feet away.  Transom seems real solid.  Floor is a little spongy here and there but usable for now.  Ill use it for a couple years and see how long it lasts.  I can decide to sell it or redo the floor at that point.  But only if I can find someone who can keep the original nonslip design.  I really like it.  Modernizes the boat.  Honestly, I'll probably be ready for an upgrade by then.  

Dirty in the pics.  Plan on cleaning it up in the next couple days and getting fresh pics.  Going to look at a 1990 Merc black max 150 tonight with harness and key switch.  Then I'll need batteries, controls and wire it up and she should be ready to run.  Plus whatever accessories I decide to run and gauges, steering etc.  Im sure I'll be asking alot of questions and maybe a little help if someone feels generous enough if I pay for the beer and food.  

This weekend I'll be buying a couple tubes of 5200 and Marine Tex.  I'll go around and make sure everything is sealed up.  Tip the TTop and console up to seal that as I dont thing the previous owner did after checking the fuel tank.  Next weekend I'll mount the motor and go from there.

[GoneFission]

Welcome R93 and good luck with your project.  Post some pics!

[redemn93]

i put the pics in my gallery.  i could get them to work here.  but i think i got it now.

[redemn93]

and another.

[Fletch170]

Nice! Looks like a really good starting point. For $2500, if the boat is solid, I think you got a good deal!

[redemn93]

well, this pretty much sucks but i think i might be selling it.  life happened...again.  it seems everytime i get ready to do something nice for myself i end up having to get rid of it cause something happens.  glad i didnt buy that motor last night.  

i have $2650 in it.  i would like to get that back and i trully think its worth it.  what do you guys think?  its really a decent little boat.  not a show winner but has great potential.  i just cant afford to do what i wanted to now.  i have the original dash plates for it to use as a template for new ones.  and the teak and shelf that go inside the console as well.  clean title.  trailer isnt horrible.  its aluminum.  needs tires, lights and a winch to be good.  but it got me home 60 miles the other night with no problem.  

this sucks.

[Fletch170]

Sorry brother.....

[redemn93]

quick question though...if i was able to keep it...would a merc 3.0 be too heavy for this low transome boat?  im not sure what the weight difference between a 2.5 and 3.0 merc is.  talking mid to late 90s motors.