1987 17' Osprey

[gchop]

It is definetly pinched. I didnt find it to be foamed or attatched in any way.
I think I cut the hose in a couple of places to get it out. The new hose was then greased heavily and snaked back into place.I had to cut a new hole which i covered with a deck plate in the gunnel to get this done. It all worked out fine.

George

[wwwcre8r]

Thanks for the info... I *hope* to not have to cut any holes... but in case I do, I guess another access plate wouldn't be the worst thing that could happen, eh?

I wonder if anyone has any deck-off pictures showing how the fuel fill hose was laid in place on an AS 170... so I can visualize how the hose may be situated?

[wwwcre8r]

For anyone that cares to see how this turned out, I posted some pics in another related thread. Thanks to all for the help/ advice too!!!

I finally got the old fuel fill hose out and the new one in!

http://www.classicaquasport.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2573

[MJB]

Just getting caught up after being out of town, you may have already made the decision but thought I might add my .02 worth.  

My 170 had an 86/87 115 when I bought it last summer before my rebuild started -- motor weighed 320# according to info I was able to find.  I put the boat in the water to check where the scuppers were and both scuppers were below the waterline without additional weight (gear/people).

I thought about repowering with a 90 HP 4 stroke Suzuki but steered away because of the weight (416# according to manufacturer) which was more than the old motor.

So I decided 2 stroke was the only way, and settled on a Yamaha 90 2 Stroke which weighs ~262# according to the manufacturer.

I opted for a lighter motor in an effort to keep the scuppers as high as possible.  I have yet to spalsh this boat, still rebuilding, but with the new transom and deck, the scuppers measure about an inch higher than before.    

Good luck, hope it helps.

[wwwcre8r]

I too am worried about how low the transom lies, my scuppers were below the waterline (barely), I got water in the boat due to crud stuck in the self bailing floating ball-type scuppers.

I'll replace those, I wonder which are the best scuppers for such an application?

Since I replaced the fuel tank, I'm hoping that shifts a lot of weight forward... keeping my fingers crossed.

When my Mariner 115 goes... i too am looking at a Yamaha 90hp 2 stroke as a replacement (60 lbs. lighter).