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[Ayc388]

Hi Everyone! Picked up a 1972 19-6 back in November and getting to work on the hull. I think I'm in for a bit more than I expected but I think that I am in the right place! Trying to get my post going for the project.

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Ayc388.

[RickK]

  aboard Alex 

[fnichols]

Been a long time since I've been around.  I used to own 1971 Aquasport 222.  Unfortunately the girl was ready for a rebuild.  After doing a majority of the tear down I found a builder.  Unfortunately, his company lacked the skills.  After getting the run around for over a year I cut my loses and purchased a 1972 Proline that was farther along in a rebuild.  Luckily the Aquasport went to a new home, and I found great new builders for the new boat.  This is the new 1972 Proline with metal work by Travis and Kevin at Quality t-tops and everything else was customized by Spencer Oconnell in Palm Harbor.  I can not say enough about these two businesses.  They are fantastic, and I highly recommend them to everyone. 

Oconnell Marine
Address: 3713 US-19 ALT, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Phone: (727) 631-1439

Quality T-tops
Address: 1071 Island Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Phone: (727) 942-4397

[RickK]

Looks sweet!!    Need more pics 
Not sure if you noticed but we have Classic Proliners here - they seemed to like our mellow, information forward, membership and have stayed. I get a new Proliner member about every month - need to spread the word.
https://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?board=14.0

[fnichols]

More pics as requested. 

[fnichols]

Sorry could not how to add more that 4 at a time. 

[James04]

I have the opportunity to buy this same year 84' 250 XF 5.7ltr I/O model for $1200. Maybe less if I wait and risk losing it to another buyer.

The exhaust manifolds are off (pristine inside), the valve covers are loose (they where newly painted)."It cranks over but no start. When pouring gas in carb" is what the receiving auto mechanic(not marine) commented about it. Thats all the info that is available. Its like an auction house.
It needs  some dindgs patched up along the rub rail as well. With the exception of the gas tank access panel being soft. The hull is rock solid everywhere (well built)! Then theirs a few gel coat spider cracks in a few spots. Nothing serious looking. Is that normal for any boat of this vintage?

I,m not worried that I cant fix it. I have some boat repair experience including replacing a deck and hull and the glass work that goes with it. I have engine rebuilds of two strokes and all sorts of diagnostic "fun"  with two strokes I have rebuilt many auto engines and other small engine experience. However... This may be too much boat for me! Is it realistic to trailer this boat? The trailer its on has no brakes! Does that mean that that's the wrong trailer for this boat? The transom hangs about 2ft past the last roller.

I would be pulling it with an o1' Chevy Silverado 2500HD 6.6 liter diesel. But if I have to tow it a hours drive to go fishing. Am I going to be deterred from going fishing because I have to "tow the beast" an hours haul to the water and launch solo? What kind of fuel consumption would this boat have? Long island sound black fish, sea bass, strippers. Mid long Island sound launch and head out to the race would be typical use. Maybe a few times a year to an ocean wreck of Road Island or Montauk?

Is the GM 5.7  with the OMC outdrive a reliable set up? What about parts availability? I realy like the quality build of the boat and the lines. But Im worried it wont be convenient to trailer it an hour and 15 min. What would this boat be worth? In running condition and all the major cosmetics taken care of. Should I buy this boat?

I know that's a lot of info and many questions. But if it can be answered. It would be best answered by someone who knows this boat or some of its closest relatives.

Thank you,
James
 

Hey Gang,

Just purchased an 84 250 XF I/O. Haven't been able to find much info on the boat but I am sure there is a ton of knowledge here. 

Here is the work that was done -
1984 Aquasport 250FX. upgrades include New propeller, lower unit, upper unit, transom with trim actuators and gimbal bearing, New trim tabs, steering actuator and trim and tilt motor, new exhaust manifolds and risers. New Bimini top, blower motor, batteries and power distribution switch. New VHF radio, Garmin GPS/Fish finder. New aluminum fuel tank with 93 gallon capacity. New upholstery, battery charger/maintainer and updated wiring. Comes with Eazy Loader trailer, on-trailer jacking system, Navicco winter storage tarp system.

Seams like a very solid boat. Anyone have any insights?

Thanks gang,.

[Fishhead]

James, trucks got enough power to pull it but needs brakes on trailer. About the boat, I would walk away from a old omc stringer drive which that probably has from 84. If it had the later cobra drive I think was started around 86 that would be better. If it has that big rubber boot around the transom shield it’s a stringer. Not sure if it’s worth closing in the transom and bracket. $$   Fuel burn around 12-14 gph sterndrive. Do some research on the drive

[James04]

Fishhead,
Thank you. It is a Stringer. Can it be replaced with a Cobra drop in?
What would be the bear minimum horse power for this? With a bracket added on?

[Fishhead]

I’m pretty sure the hole is bigger than cobra transom shield. Have to double check that.  The cobra is same size also as Volvo penta sx which would be better with cone clutch shifting smoother and a crankshaft driven pump vs one in lower unit. You mean the hp to push that with outboard on bracket? I’m sure min 250 hp.

[SeanCucf]

New member here. Picked up a 1986 222 CCP, that was reworked in 2006 with the transom closed in and bracketed with a 2004 Yamaha 200hpdi. It’s got 475hrs on the power head rebuild, and in our 4 outings has performed flawlessly. Picked it up from the original owner.

It certainly needs some love but she’s solid as a rock. It works fine so I don’t plan on breaking into the electrical rewire or getting deep into painting it until after the summer. There’s nothing pressing that NEEDS done outside of some cosmetics and projects spiral out of control, so I’ll wait for our short offseason here in Tampa, Fl. (Oldsmar area)

This wasn’t my first choice for a boat, by far, but I’m super impressed by this machine. I’ve only previously run a 1990 HydraSports 20’ cc, and this CCP is already head and shoulders more pleasant to operate. All the models I’m in the market for are crazy priced for obvious reasons, given the Rona and all. So, for next to nothing this gets the family on the water, compared to the silly prices boats are pulling at the moment.

The few issues I do plan on working on in the short term, are the fuel sending unit and gauge, since it doesn’t have a console gauge, but there is one on the sender. It also need some wiring repaired, and new switches. A rewire will be I order later when it can be torn apart.

[Capt. Bob]

 Welcome aboard to fnichols and SeanC. 

[RickK]

  Aboard Sean 

[RSettino]

Good Afternoon, I am a new member and have just purchased a 1974 Aquasport 196 in reasonably good condition.  Aside from minor cosmetic issues the main tank, still original to the boat is leaking.  I have a lot to learn about the boat and boating in general, this is my first boat and it needs some work. 

The plan at the moment is to accomplish a health check on the 2 stroke Evinrude 115.  Should that be acceptable move on to changing out the old tank with a new one. Then repaint and update the helm.  I have already rewired most of the "birds nest" - low voltage is well within my skill set.  In the end I must have removed 15 feet of unused wire that had been added and then abandoned at some point during the last 40+ years.

Looking forward to posting progress reports, pictures and requesting help.

Rich
West Palm Beach
Florida