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

[cdoyal]

I'm assuming you mean the scuppers that drain your motor well on the Euro Transom.

No, I mean the scuppers on the deck in the aft corners.

[Capt. Bob]

I'm assuming you mean the scuppers that drain your motor well on the Euro Transom.

No, I mean the scuppers on the deck in the aft corners.

Looks like a half round cover over the drain.

[seabob4]

NOW I remember (thanks, CB!).  The "covers" were simply half round pieces of 1/4" starboard made in our cabinet shop, we didn't buy them.  Easy to replicate with a small piece of 1/4" starboard.  Yes, they do sell it in 1/4" thickness...

[gran398]

Perko makes a chrome-on-brass round drain cover with holes.....you could buy one and cut it in half.....should work and look good too.

[Capt. Bob]

The catalog lists "scupper drains" so I assume they meant the ones in the cockpit too.

Those may be similar to this:
http://www.discountmarinesupplies.com/P ... ppers.html

Then Bob's installed half round covered it but still allowed water to exit but prevented large items from stopping discharge (think dive gear/chair legs/coolers) because of the channels on the deck. This type of scupper would also reduce the water back flow (without plugs installed)  that older CCPs experience when launching and from having too many fat chicks on board.

[Retimlap]

Seabob4

I have a 1996 225 Explorer that I love.  It is the perfect boat I have always dreamed of owning.  It has been mine for about a year and a half.  It currently has a Johnson 200 Ocean Pro.  In the next couple of years I want to repower with a 4 stroke.  

Do you have any recommendations on size and brand for this boat?  I am looking for something that will be a good value.


Thanks!

[Circle Hooked]

I've talked to a guy i met on the water with a 98 225 Explorer and he has a 250hp 4 stroke Yamaha on his and he loves it,it doesn't sit heavy in the stern either,i hope to repower my 97 in a year or so but right know I'm leaning toward a 250 Etec,just because i like the torque of a 2 stroke,and it's a little lighter,just my .02

[seabob4]

I've talked to a guy i met on the water with a 98 225 Explorer and he has a 250hp 4 stroke Yamaha on his and he loves it,it doesn't sit heavy in the stern either,i hope to repower my 97 in a year or so but right know I'm leaning toward a 250 Etec,just because i like the torque of a 2 stroke,and it's a little lighter,just my .02

Good 2 pennys...

[Retimlap]

I am leaning toward a 4 stoke because I am tired of 2 stoke oil, noise and smoke!

[seabob4]

I am leaning toward a 4 stoke because I am tired of 2 stoke oil, noise and smoke!

Don't count out the Etecs.  As quiet as 4-strokes, sips oil, excellent low-end grunt (it'll beat any 4S out of the hole), and light weight.  And no, I don't work for BRP!

[Circle Hooked]

And they don't smoke,unlike our motors all fuel and oil is burned,not wasted out the exhaust. :bounce:

[gran398]

I am leaning toward a 4 stoke because I am tired of 2 stoke oil, noise and smoke!

Don't count out the Etecs.  As quiet as 4-strokes, sips oil, excellent low-end grunt (it'll beat any 4S out of the hole), and light weight.  And no, I don't work for BRP!

Could you arrange a 150 E-Tec for field-testing in the extreme conditions existing here?...(Alaska)

Thanks.

 

just PM for shipping info.

Thanks.

[gmccloskey]

Bob, I have a 1998 245 Osprey Tournament master and I need help with the front console seat.  There are no arms to hold the seat up when accessing the center console.  Do you no what part numbers or size arms I would need to use for this to work.  Also It does not look like it is centered correctly and leaks very bad.  Any suggestions.

[seabob4]

gm,
You are talking about the gas struts that hold the seat open.  You'll want 40 pounders, Attwood makes them, as well as Springfield.  You'll need to hold the seat open at it's, more or less, full travel to see what length you need...

[flounderpounder225]

Bob, I have a 1998 245 Osprey Tournament master and I need help with the front console seat.  There are no arms to hold the seat up when accessing the center console.  Do you no what part numbers or size arms I would need to use for this to work.  Also It does not look like it is centered correctly and leaks very bad.  Any suggestions.

GM
I can give you the number later today when I get home.  I replaced mine last year, Bob is correct 40 Lb lift, I got them on Ebay, but they are a common strut, something like 27" I think, back to you later if you still need the info.
Marc