The Official Explorer Registry

[RickK]

Nice!

[mattleach2114]

New to the club, just picked up a 92 Explorer 210. First big boat, have only owned flats boats before. Took her out on her maiden voyage this past weekend. Looking forward to getting her cleaned up and adding a few finishing touches

[Capt. Bob]

Nice hull.

But I'm bias.

[Reeltime]

Ok so I introduced myself in the FF (Family Fisherman) thread as well as this one and I am seeing people say that they have an Explorer and not an Express or that their boat is a Walkaround. Is there something specific that makes a boat fit into certain category ? because I was under the impression that you can call all of them walkarounds/ cuddy cabins, etc.

[RickK]

Hi RT. I deleted the post in the FF forum and you'll understand why in a sec.  Hope this helps.
The FF model does not have the ability to "walk around" the cabin


The walkaround ability started in the Express Fisherman (XF) model.


The Explorer model came after the XF and for 1-2 years there was a "Walkaround" model made - you'll find 2 instances of this here and both are 210 models. This was around 90-91. After that year the Explorer was born and remained until the end.

[Capt. Bob]

I am seeing people say that they have an Explorer and not an Express or that their boat is a Walkaround. Is there something specific that makes a boat fit into certain category ?

Model name during year of manufacture. In the 80's a "walkaround cuddy cabin" was called an Express Fisherman. In 91, they were listed as Walkarounds, Starting in 92 they became Explorers and retained that marketing name until Aqua threw in the towel in 2005.

[Reeltime]

Hey RickK & Capt Bob, thanks for clearing that up for me because I was really questioning my understanding on boats. I see The difference in the FF but all of the other ones were just choice of labeling/marketing by AS. So I have the XF and those original brochures are great to have especially when wanting to know the specs on your boat. I’m starting to change some things on it. It’s my first “owned” boat and we’ll see how long it stays with me since they say you never keep your first boat. Again thanks for having me and being attentive and responsive to the page and posts.

[NicholasF123]

Hey all! Picked up a 86 22 Express Fishermen about 3 months ago. Has a 99 225EFI Merc 3.0 with under 400hrs.
Will be doing a full resto on it! Who else has the same model and can send me pics of your boat for ideas...
Bimini dimensions for the cockpit (just area around the helm) because i want to cover the helm but have it open on sides to walk to bow!

Will tag a picture or two!
-Nick

[nestorpr]

Hi, Nestor here and I just picked up a 2001 215 Explorer, and I live in Melbourne, FL. Have had several other boats before of different brands but am very familiar with Aquasports since I've seen them around for a very long time. Haven't splashed her yet as the trailer's at the shop getting some TLC, besides I have new electronics and some small repairs to do before I do so. Can't wait to use her in the rivers, lakes and oceans around here!