Ex-Aquasport/Wellcraft employee (Bob C)...

[gmccloskey]

I also have the TM version but I have one 250hp etech.  

THe plate the legs were welded to snapped and pulled the screws out of the floor.  THen the second legs also snapped and pulled the leg out of the floor, on the same trip.  The t-top started to pull back and split the console in half.  The repair man told me the the floor was not strong enough and needed to have it reglassed before he could rebolt it.  Then after that was repaired, the main beam in the front window area snapped in half.  The repair shop told me he could fix it but the design was bad and that it should be redesigned with a soft top and have 4 legs on the deck.  

It seems that the floor is soft around where the legs where mounted and also in the cockpit where the leaning post is mounted.  

I tried to upload picture of my boat but cant figure it out.

[bob138]

hi bob i m bob138 new to aquasport i have problem with new boat  25 explorer 2000 was on boat yesterday and had gas in my front bilge is there a way to cut tank out  with out destroying deck

[seabob4]

GM,
Quick question, as your boat is really bothering me.  What type of leaning post do you have?  Is it the flip down, where raised it is a leaning post and lowered it is a seat?  If not, that wasn't my boat.

It sounds as if no sealant was used when the T-top/leaning post were installed.

Bob

[gmccloskey]

The leaning post does flip down to become a seat.

[seabob4]

Can you post a pic of the caulking seal around the leaning post bases?

[ray070752]

Seabob,
I'm planning on purchasing a late model 215 ie: 1997 thru 2003...mostly what I can afford.  My question is can you install a bow pulpit on this model?  And if so can you recommend any kits? I had a 224 Chapararral with one and it was very helpfull for single handed anchoring.  Thanks in advance.
Ray

[seabob4]

Ray,
Have you given thought to installing a fairlead instead of an entire pulpit?  Gets the anchor out there at minimal muss and fuss.  Take a look at this site, we use their rollers and fairleads. http://www.kingstonanchors.com/

Bob C

[RickK]

Whats a fairlead Bob?  I don't see any on their site.

[seabob4]

Rick,

The more common term is "Anchor Roller".  Check the description out on this one from Boaters Word:

http://www.boatersworld.com/product/157420191.htm?utm_medium=productsearch&utm_source=google

I just kind of like to use the "correct" nautitical terms like "bollard", "Sampson Post", "Athrwartships", you know?  Keeps me up on those old drunken sailor names they made up for all this crap!

Bob C

[gmccloskey]

Seabob,

Sorry I have not got around to taken the pictures of the caulking seal.  The boat is 1.5 hrs away and I only get down on weekends to work on it.  I tried snaking the drain with no luck.  Is it a pipe or hose that runs from the forward hatch to the back of the boat?  It must run directly under the gas tank b/c I cant see it from any of the inspection hatches.  

ANy other advice?

[Pelican1]

Hi Bob and Aquasport Friends,
I finally got around to getting set up on this site. Have been meaning to do this for awhile, but have been on the road conducting business trips...a lot!

I am the proud owner of a 1995 245 Osprey (Pictures coming) with twin 225 Ocean Runners. I look forward to sharing experiences and getting assistance and information.
She is a good girl, but getting a little soft in places on the deck. I purchased her in July 2003.

Thanks and have a great day! --- Mark (AKA: Pelican1)

[RickK]

Welcome aboard Mark :!:  :!:

[seabob4]

I am the proud owner of a 1995 245 Osprey (Pictures coming) with twin 225 Ocean Runners.

DAMN!  Twin 225s?  She absolutely has to haul ass!  The most motor we installed on a 245 (later became the 250 Osprey) was twin 150s.  Would love to see her!

BTW, your deck is cored with end-grain balsa.  Do some searches on MarineTex and, of course, GitRot.  I've heard good things about MarineTex.

[flounderpounder225]

Seabob,
Thanks for the info on my fuel tank size the other day. Reading more I see you probably built my boat?  In this thread you mentioned fish box pmp out problems.  The 97' 245 I just purchased has a fishbox full of water, not my biggest concern at the moment, there is much to do to get her on the water.  The Johnson 225 has low compression (-30 psi) on all but 1 cylinder.  I am putting my 96 Yamaha 225 2 stroke on the AS, so pulling the wiring and rigging from the OMC to the Yamaha will take a few weekends.  So what is a good way to rig the fishbox pump out?  The previous owner has what appears to be a 2 x 10 jammed down in the fishbox, said it kept the pump out screen from getting clogged?  Also, what do you think my cruise and WOT speeds should be with the Yamaha 225 propped correctly?  Probably many more questions as I dig into the bowels of this vessel, this is a great forum, and thank you for sharing your knowledge.  BTW, I spoke with a man from GENMAR before I knew about this site, trying to get some knowledge, he basically told me most of the "tribal knowledge" disappeared when they closed and moved from Sarasota... but we have you now?? Thanks
Marc

 

Hey Guys (and Girls),
I'm an ex employee from 94-00 who just kinda had my Aquasport/Wellcraft heritage rekindled through THT.  My main boats were the 225/245 (250) Ospreys, as well as the 215 DC, and the 225/245 (250) Explorers.  Built the only 8 fold down dual station OEM 245/250 Ospreys.  Even did a few 275 Explorers, one of the ugliest boats I've ever had the pleasure building!  All electrical, plumbing, and motors, as well as t-tops and building the cockpits.

I have an extremely intimate knowledge of these boats, along with their Wellcraft brethren of the same vintage.  If anybody has any questions regarding their craft, feel free to ask.  I hope I can be of some help.

I'm at Pro-Line now, so thanks for having me.  And if anyone has a 23 Tournament Cat out there, I built them all!

[seabob4]

fp225,
Early, full day ahead of me tomorrow.  Get back with you tomorrow eve.  

Bob C