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June 27, 2024, 08:38:36 PM
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Coldbeer18

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« Reply #2895 on: June 27, 2024, 08:38:36 PM »
Damn my uncle for taking me perch jerking with that cane pole. Now I'm here. He recently passed away and I was able to get his 1983 Aquasport 246 CCP. Its been sitting for about a year and has a few things that maybe need updating or repair. Like possible changing out the center console with a newer one with a few newer features and a T-top. Any sugesstions?

June 27, 2024, 08:47:46 PM
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« Reply #2896 on: June 27, 2024, 08:47:46 PM »
My uncle's Name was Lee King. Would that be a bad name for a boat?

June 28, 2024, 05:54:47 AM
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« Reply #2897 on: June 28, 2024, 05:54:47 AM »
 :welcome01: coldbeer  :singing:
Sounds like you have some fond memories in that boat.  Name = Lee King, ok to honor your uncle, hmmm, unless you run it together "leeking".
Rick
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July 08, 2024, 02:01:13 PM
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« Reply #2898 on: July 08, 2024, 02:01:13 PM »
Thanks for hosting this forum. I have been lurking for a long time now.
I just finished a Carolina Skiff rebuild and a Palm Beach White Cap 210.
Now I am eager to build my 270XF. I’ll finally be able to go offshore without getting beat up all day 🤣.

Pictures are going in my build thread 1985 270XF

Thanks again for allowing me to join.
Restoring Boats and learning to fish beyond 10' of water.

July 09, 2024, 06:18:00 AM
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RickK

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« Reply #2899 on: July 09, 2024, 06:18:00 AM »
Welcome aboard FL  :salut2:
Rick
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1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

July 16, 2024, 01:26:50 PM
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« Reply #2900 on: July 16, 2024, 01:26:50 PM »
Welcome aboard FL.  :salut:
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August 05, 2024, 11:56:54 AM
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« Reply #2901 on: August 05, 2024, 11:56:54 AM »

Hi all,

I'm currently boatless. I found two boats I'm debating between. A 1998 Aquasport Osprey 175, and a 2003 Osprey 190.
The 175 boat has a 2017 Yamaha engine , the 190 has a 2003 Johnson 115. I'm torn between the bigger boat and the newer engine.
90% of my use would be on Lake Ontario. The rest rivers and Lake Erie.

Any factors to consider in making the choice?

August 06, 2024, 05:46:25 AM
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« Reply #2902 on: August 06, 2024, 05:46:25 AM »
Welcome aboard Jimmy  :welcome01:

I think the boats have about the same usable space since the euro transom on the 190 eats up a couple feet. The ride will be a little better on the 190 because it has more deadrise - 17 degrees on the 190 vs 12 degrees on the 175. The draft on the 190 is a little more than the 175 - 12" vs 10" on the 175 (I think it's actually less on the 175 - like 8")
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Rick
1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

August 06, 2024, 08:21:54 AM
Reply #2903

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« Reply #2903 on: August 06, 2024, 08:21:54 AM »
Thanks.

I noticed there isn't much more room on the 190, but both seem to have adequate deck space. I'm imagining the 190- will handle rough water "better", but don't know how I would check that before buying. Arranging sea trials on both under the same conditions probably isn't feasible.
Lake Ontario is basically a fresh water sea. Average chop is around 2 ft. 3 to 6 feet aren't rare and I know it's hit at least 16 ft, but I had enough sense to be home and dry when that happened.

August 06, 2024, 03:00:44 PM
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« Reply #2904 on: August 06, 2024, 03:00:44 PM »
I think the 190 would be a safer boat for you in the seas you mentioned. My $.02
Rick
1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

August 13, 2024, 03:34:42 PM
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« Reply #2905 on: August 13, 2024, 03:34:42 PM »
Hello Classic AQS

 just picked up a 1969 222 flatback. It is mostly original and will make a nice beater until I restore her. The floor has some flex and the transom has some cracking around the cap. It did not come with a motor, and I will power her with a 2 stroke in the 115-150 range for the meantime. The fuel tank is a small under the console poly tank. There is no evidence of a under deck tank. She will make a fine boat for the boys to bang around the creek fishing and crabbing. This is my first Aquasport so fire away with tips and advice.
Thanks,
Gordon

August 13, 2024, 04:51:53 PM
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« Reply #2906 on: August 13, 2024, 04:51:53 PM »
 :welcome01: aboard Gordon  :salut:
Poke around in this forum for your wish list https://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?board=39.0
Rick
1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

 


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