Stop Lurking and Start Posting!! Introduce Yourself Here!

[Islander]

Hello everyone. I've been posting about my rebuild for a few months, but I never formally introduced myself. My name is John, I'm in Longwood, FL and I am rebuilding my '83 Osprey 200. It was going to just be a new deck, but after reading the other rebuild posts on here I decided to have some fun too. We'll see how that goes...

I travel quite a bit for work so I might be slow to post, but I'm trying to spend most of my free time fixing her up.  Thanks for all of the information and insight. 

[RickK]

Welcome aboard John.  I too spent a lot of time away from my rebuild on business, about a year total.  Stretched my rebuild out for sure and then only working weekends and vacations on it also helps to stretch it out.  Perseverance is the trick.

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard John. 

Continued good luck with the rebuild.

[Jrpinoy]

Hello I am new on here.  Name is John.    I am in the middle of working on a 88 290xf. So far what I have seen Aquasport built a solid hull and heavy.   The previous owner put poly tanks at 100gal each. The ss was leaking and put 5.7 crusaders 300hp that are 07's.  And ZF transmission cruises at 22 knots wot 30knots.    I had taken the hot water heater out I don't think I need that.  Installed teak and holly deck in the cabin area.  I will be posting pictures of before and after

[RickK]

Welcome aboard John.  Make sure you check out the rebuild forums on the big boy models for some ideas.

[Jrpinoy]

Where do I find forum for rebuild on 290s

[RickK]

 Click Menu at the top and then Forum. Scroll down the page into the Rebuild group of forums and you'll find the 290 forum.

[Capt. Bob]

Where do I find forum for rebuild on 290s

Welcome aboard Jt.

Please note that the second link I provided when responding to your earlier post, carried you to that same forum.

Good luck.

[joecollis]

Just wanted to introduce myself to the forum!  I'm Joe and am the new owner of a 1996 Osprey 175. Has a 96 Yamaha 4-stroke on her!!  Love her.  Had a 1976 170 before I went into the Coast Guard quite awhile back.  So glad to have one again!  I'm sure I'll be asking for some opinions.  She needs nothing.  I wanna put a power pole on her and a t-top.  Anyone who has done either feel free to give me some feedback.  Thanks in advance. 

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Joe.

Post up a few pics of your craft when you get a chance.

[Shua]

Hello my name is Josh from the Tampa Bay area. I love fishing and classic boats. I have a late 80s Aquasport 222 osprey that I am restoring. Throughout the build I am trying to keep it mostly original, with some added features for fishing. Some of the original teak will even be going back in the boat. I am in the process of installing a new fuel tank and putting everything back together. I work on the boat when I have extra time away from school and work but enjoy every minute of it. I have found a ton of great ideas on this site already, thanks!

[RickK]

Welcome aboard Joe and Josh - post up some pics!! 

[Gdub]

Hello all,

I'm new to the site. Just recently purchased a 1996 225 Explorer. 

[RickK]

Welcome Gdub!! The Explorer is a great fishing platform and can also be converted to other types of platforms, like for camping.

[dbillman]

Hey everyone, I just purchased an 82 246 CCP and wrote a little post with some pictures on the CCP owners thread but also wanted to introduce myself to those who may not visit that thread. Looking forward to meeting and learning from you all as well as sharing my experience with my first boat!