Author Topic: Aquasport 175 Osprey?? (Read 16614 times)

beast819 · « **on:** July 28, 2007, 08:01:52 AM »

Hey everyone I haven't seen much out there on the Aquasport 175 Osprey and was hoping some of you could share your experience with this boat. I am looking to buy a used 1999 with a 90hp Johnson and any tips or advice would be great. I'm glad I found this place and hope everyone can get out on the water this weekend.

Ant

RickK · « **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2007, 09:55:32 AM »

Welcome aboard Ant :!:
The 170/175 "family" here is strong and growing every day.
I have an older 170 and can only speak from my experience with it. She has been everything I asked for in a no frills fishing boat. She does have the low freeboard in the back that was common in those days and she's not the driest boat in sloppy weather. But overall she's a great inland boat and I've owned her for 19 years now.
The changes that became apparent in the later boats, like the one you're looking at, I'm pretty sure came from requests from the owners of the previous models. Now they have nice deep sides, closed in transoms or have some kind of protection back there to give you a safer ride and feel.
I think you can't go wrong with what you're looking at. The members that have newer models I'm sure will join this topic to help you out. Feel free to ask any other questions you have.
Again, welcome aboard.

beast819 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 28, 2007, 10:19:34 AM »

Thanks rick! here is a picture of the little guy im about to get.

beast819 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 31, 2007, 09:10:35 AM »

I am about to head over to yulee, fl to get a 1999 AS 175 boat and was hoping someone could give me some good advice for a first time boat owner. What should I beware of on my first purchase and is it a must to have a boat survey done on a boat of this size? Please let me know your opinions.

Thanks,
Ant

CThomps · « **Reply #4 on:** July 31, 2007, 10:34:23 AM »

A boat survey is probably unnecessary. It's probably a fair gues that the boat has lived in dry storage. The hull looks good from the picutre. Look for any stress cracks in the gel coat on the deck and an spider webbing. There likely won't be any because of the dry storage thing.

If have the option of taking it for a spin do so. It'll likely plain easy and have an excellent cruising speed with a 90hp on the back.

Pay attention to how the motor turns over. You don't want it to do any hard starting or throttling forward. It should probably run pretty good with that little johnson on the back.

Did the 90's still use the VRO oil system?

beast819 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2007, 11:10:20 AM »

Thanks CThomps I appreciate the advice. I'm not sure what oil system the 99 has but if anyone else knows please chime in.

CThomps · « **Reply #6 on:** July 31, 2007, 12:30:21 PM »

From the picture that looks like an almost new boat.

Did you have any others?

beast819 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 31, 2007, 12:39:33 PM »

here are some more photos.

CThomps · « **Reply #8 on:** July 31, 2007, 03:40:08 PM »

Yeah that looks like a brand new boat.

Just see how it starts and runs. Play with the electrical to make sure everything turns on and off. Check the lights. Check the pumps. Etc.

JimCt · « **Reply #9 on:** July 31, 2007, 04:23:57 PM »

If you plan on insuring the hull & motor, your insurance company may require a survey.

RickK · « **Reply #10 on:** July 31, 2007, 10:20:23 PM »

Looks well maintained and little used. Are the spots on the front casting deck that I see right above the GPS, in the plexiglass or on the lid of the casting deck? Kinda looks like it's in the windsheild.
Looks good though.

beast819 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 01, 2007, 08:39:48 AM »

Again Thanks for the advice. The boat is currently having it's survey done and I will be on the road tomorrow night to fetch the boat. I'll let everyone know how the trip goes.

Ant

capemaychef · « **Reply #12 on:** August 01, 2007, 12:14:41 PM »

This boat will serve you great for a bunch of years to come. That boat practically looks brand new. Good luck with your trip and keep us all posted with pics of this beauty

beast819 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 01, 2007, 12:29:41 PM »

This just in. I spoke with the marine surveyor a couple of minutes ago and he has looked the boat over on land and said it is in immaculate condition. Only found little things such as a bulb out, wear on the flip flop cooler seat and instrument panel. Engine test produced 130 and 135 on the compression check. So far everything is looking good. He is taking it out for a sea test now and will let me know the results later today. Tune in later for more action.

CThomps · « **Reply #14 on:** August 01, 2007, 01:59:31 PM »

Nice. That'll definitley be a great boat. I bet you find you don't need another boat for a long long long time once you have this one.

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