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April 12, 2005
Aquasport Specification Sheet
Our faithful member steved in Rome has been kind enough to put together an Aquasport Specification Document as an Excel file with specs from various models of Aquasports. Steved has gathered this information through an exhaustive search of pre-Genmar marketing materials, owner manuals, and other documents. While it is a work-in-progress, steved's efforts will prove very useful for those of you rebuilding your classic Aquasports to their original specifications. As steved gathers more information on additional models, we'll update this file accordingly. Finally, if any ClassicAquasport.com users have additional information to contribute to this effort, please contact steved. Thanks again steved!
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Ihave a 1984 20' walkaround that i boght new in 1985. I am glad i found this site
Posted by: Bill nowak at May 24, 2005 04:56 PM
Steve: By reading your website, It looks like your doing a hell of a job in keeping the original brand alive.
I recently purchased a 1980 18'9 bowrider with a 120 Johnson, I am interested to know if your have any specs on this old boat.
I would like to join the guoup,we have something in common.
You can reach me by E-main or my Phone is 352-494-3567.
Thanks and keep up the good work.
Benny Ramos
I recently purchased a 1980 18'9 bowrider with a 120 Johnson, I am interested to know if your have any specs on this old boat.
I would like to join the guoup,we have something in common.
You can reach me by E-main or my Phone is 352-494-3567.
Thanks and keep up the good work.
Benny Ramos
Posted by: Benny Ramos at May 29, 2005 09:05 AM
I am a Fiberglass/Gelcoat tech, who has just been given a 1982 AquaSport, which was damaged in Hurricane Isabel. I am guessing that it is a 21'(It has a small cuddy cabin). I plan on restoring it to its original luster, and just wanted to know if you have any specs, or additional info I could use, or even any pictures. You can E-mail me at the address above or call me @ (757)344-5976.
Thanks,
J. McClain
Posted by: James McClain at June 26, 2005 07:09 PM
I am the proud owner of a 1976 Aquasport center-console 22.2. I've maintained her for nearly 30 years now in near-perfect condition & I loved finding this website.
A within the past few years the 'Aquasport 22.2' nameplates on either side of the hull have been damaged due to docking/wear and tear, however, & I'd like to replace them. Does anyone know how I can find these? If so, please shoot me an e-mail so I can keep her looking good as new.
Thanks, and good boating!
Posted by: Tom Jones at July 8, 2005 05:17 PM
I bought a 1972 22.2 about five years ago and recently repowered it with a 140hp Suzuki 4 stroke. I love the lines of this boat and plan on holding on to it as long as possible. The boat is docked in Boston Harbor. I am looking for an original bow doger, any leads?
Posted by: roy hechavarria at July 11, 2005 04:48 AM
I bought a 1972 22.2 about five years ago and recently repowered it with a 140hp Suzuki 4 stroke. I love the lines of this boat and plan on holding on to it as long as possible. The boat is docked in Boston Harbor. I am looking for an original bow doger, any leads?
Posted by: roy hechavarria at July 11, 2005 04:49 AM
Great site!! Thanks for the specs, I just p/uped a 1969 19-6 center console,in process of raising transom to accomodate 25' 150hp (all I had). Boat is in good cond. all orig deck etc.only soft spot front hatch cover,easy fix,then I'll paint it.Friend is redoing his 246CCP should be finished both by end of aug.
Thanks again
Ron
Marathon, Fl.
Thanks again
Ron
Marathon, Fl.
Posted by: Ron Cook at July 15, 2005 02:46 AM
Great site!! Thanks for the specs, I just p/uped a 1969 19-6 center console,in process of raising transom to accomodate 25' 150hp (all I had). Boat is in good cond. all orig deck etc.only soft spot front hatch cover,easy fix,then I'll paint it.Friend is redoing his 246CCP should be finished both by end of aug.
Thanks again
Ron
Marathon, Fl.
Thanks again
Ron
Marathon, Fl.
Posted by: Ron Cook at July 15, 2005 02:46 AM
Great site!! Thanks for the specs, I just p/uped a 1969 19-6 center console,in process of raising transom to accomodate 25' 150hp (all I had). Boat is in good cond. all orig deck etc.only soft spot front hatch cover,easy fix,then I'll paint it.Friend is redoing his 246CCP should be finished both by end of aug.
Thanks again
Ron
Marathon, Fl.
Thanks again
Ron
Marathon, Fl.
Posted by: Ron Cook at July 15, 2005 02:47 AM
i have a 1980 aqua sport with a johnson ocean runner 150 on it. it has some transom cracks and obvious wear..what do you reccomend i do to properly take care of this problem??any suggestions from anyone please e-mail me at [email protected] thank you....
Posted by: chris d, at December 11, 2005 01:48 PM
I own two aquasports - 19.6 ospreys. One is a 1972; the other is a 1974. Both serve me well. One is in florida and is a great bay boat; Emron paint has the hull lokking new again.
The second I keep in NJ for the striper fishing of the hook.
We have never fount a nicer boat, so we keep our older ones in good shape, and they serve us just fine. If you can find one, it will last a long time.
We have never fount a nicer boat, so we keep our older ones in good shape, and they serve us just fine. If you can find one, it will last a long time.
Posted by: Kurt Buck at February 7, 2006 09:29 AM
Steve,
I have a 1969 Aquasport 19-1 I got out of S. Lousiana one week before Katrina. Do you have any specs, pictures, brochures, etc. on this boat, or know where I might find any? Thanks!
I have a 1969 Aquasport 19-1 I got out of S. Lousiana one week before Katrina. Do you have any specs, pictures, brochures, etc. on this boat, or know where I might find any? Thanks!
Posted by: Steve Pertree at April 20, 2006 01:23 PM
Hello
I have bought a 17.5 foot Aquasport-175STR. I am trying to figure out what year the boat was built and if I can get an old owner's manual. The serial # is OUAD1149H990. Do you have any ideas on how to get any info on the boat?
Thanks
Frederic Putnam
I have bought a 17.5 foot Aquasport-175STR. I am trying to figure out what year the boat was built and if I can get an old owner's manual. The serial # is OUAD1149H990. Do you have any ideas on how to get any info on the boat?
Thanks
Frederic Putnam
Posted by: Frederic Putnam at May 1, 2006 12:10 PM
I have a 19-6 andi want to make the transom to handle a 175 please send me in the right direction
Posted by: gilmore at May 14, 2006 11:19 PM
Aquasport Owners Manuals
I own a 1975 22.2 center console with a 351 mercruiser inboard. I love the boat. I am looking for the name plates for the sides. Does anyone know where I get some made or buy?
Posted by: Bill Adamson at May 21, 2006 02:07 PM
FOR SALE: I have a 222 center console and a bow rail for sale. Good condition. Make offer. Located St. Petersburg, FL
Posted by: mike garcia at December 2, 2006 06:30 AM
I just obtained a 1987 Aquasport Sandpiper 222 and I was looking for an owners manual and a wiring diagram to help put her back together can you help?
Posted by: Don MacRostie at December 5, 2006 07:35 AM
Dear Steve,
Happy New Year with thanks for a great job bringing us 'Aquasports' together!
Rob Serikstad
1983 200 XF
1983 200 XF
Posted by: Rob Serikstad at January 1, 2007 09:41 AM
I am the happy new owner of a 1975 Aquasport 19.6'(20'??) center consol. I need to find out what the weight of boat/motor is? Can anyone assist. THank you.
Posted by: Brian Jinks at March 2, 2007 09:47 AM
By Frank Sargeant
For those who love shallow-water flats fishing, chasing bass in freshwater or just want to improve the performance of an outboard-powered boat, a hydraulic jackplate is now just short of being standard equipment. The ability to elevate the lower unit of an outboard at the touch of a button greatly increases the functionality and versatility of a rig, and it will also save an owner fuel if he makes a lot of long runs.
First, though, let’s answer the most obvious question: is a jackplate necessary when a motor already has a tilt and trim button?
The T&T function is surely useful, but since it tilts the motor at an angle, it changes the dynamics between the prop and the hull. This can be good, as when a driver wants to push the transom up fast for planing or trim the bow up for best speeds or down for a smoother ride in rough water.
But when a captain doesn’t want these things to happen — such as when motoring across very shallow water — then a hydraulic jackplate is worth every penny of the $800 to $1,500 you’ll pay for it. The jackplate elevates the motor vertically and can maintain the running angle set by the trim, even as the prop is raised between 4” (10.16 cm) and 8” (20.32 cm).
Raising the motor obviously allows crossing shallower water at any speed. For those of us who spend most of our time crossing the shallows, this is the primary reason to spend the money. It begs the question: why not just mount the motor at maximum elevation on the transom and save the cost of the jackplate? Many boaters do, particularly with smaller rigs. But on most boats, the lower unit needs to be deeper in the water for an effective hole shot. With the hydraulic plate, the motor can be lowered at the touch of a button. Then, once the boat jumps up on top, the driver can elevate the motor, resulting in minimal running draft. The higher engine position also improves performance — higher top speed, and/or better fuel economy.
And, where there’s no seagrass or other significant bottom ecology to damage, the jackplate can be used to raise the prop upward before takeoff and sort of “ooze” on to plane by gradually increasing the rpm. This works far better with a jackplate than with the trim on an outboard because the plate won’t push the transom down as power is increased. It lets the boat plane off in water that’s too shallow otherwise, and this simple fact has sold a lot of jackplates.
The Advantage of Setback
Jackplates also offer “setback”; the space between the motor-mounting plate of the jackplate and the transom. Minimal setback, the amount needed simply to allow space for the sliding plates, is a little under 4” (10.16 cm) on most plates. But you can get plates with setback up to 12” (30.48 cm) and for some boats, this can greatly improve performance. The farther back the motor sits, the “cleaner” the water reaching the prop is as it flows out from under the hull. The hull of a boat pushes down the surface of the water as it passes, and if the prop sits directly behind the hull, it has to be lowered below the bottom to get a bite on the water.
Setting it back several inches lets the prop operate in water where the surface has returned to its normal level, and this means the prop can be raised higher relative to the hull. The shallower the prop and lower unit are, the less drag they create and the better a boat’s performance will be. The prop also gets a better bite on this undisturbed water, it’s a win-win. An owner will see better fuel economy in the mid-ranges, and a notable improvement in top-end speeds as well on many performance-type hulls with adequate power. Many performance boats eliminate steering wheel torque, as well, as the motor is elevated, a biggie if a boat runs more than 50 mph, as all performance bass boats do.
What’s more, the setback also effectively lengthens a boat. Setting the motor farther back should improve the ride in a chop coming at the bow. And setting the motor aft of the transom also accentuates the effect of the trim system, making it easier to drop the bow to soften upcoming waves, or elevate it high, in flat water, to increase speed.
Owner Manual Chrysler Group
A fast-moving jackplate (Bob’s Machine, among others, features a full drop in less than 7 seconds) can even act as a brake when there’s a need to slow down fast. It’s not as immediate as putting on the brakes in a car, but it definitely cuts many yards off your stopping distance.
Ancillary Benefits
Another benefit of a jackplate is that the outboard can be used as a makeshift Powerpole over sand bottom; just drop it down until the skeg sticks in the sand and the boat is anchored.
Aquasport Owner Manual Online
Many jackplates feature a measuring rule on the motor mount. It tells how high the motor has been raised at a glance. Or, an owner can spend a few extra bucks for an LED indicator that mounts on your dash — this lets an operator quickly put the motor at the settings that work best for takeoff, mid-range, or full speed.
Manual Jackplates
Aquasport Owners Manual
A boater can gain some of the advantages of a hydraulic jackplate with a much-less-expensive manual jackplate. The manual versions cost around $125 to $350 and give the setback and preset elevation off the transom. These can provide the same top-end performance boost that comes with a hydraulic system, but the advantages are on the low end and can actually make the holeshot worse. It’s sort of like putting on a higher pitch prop, which can improve both top speed and fuel economy, but at the expense of the takeoff.
Manual jackplates also offer “wedge,” which is the angle at which the outboard sits relative to the transom. Adding more wedge pushes the top of the motor mount out and pulls in the lower unit closer to the bottom of the transom. This can improve holeshot and rough-water ride because the angle is going to push the transom up, the bow down. Or with a no-wedge plate, the trim can be used to raise the motor higher, which can increase top speed.
Some manual jackplates are designed to be adjusted from inside the boat while the rig is in the water. These obviously make tweaking the setup easier than models that require the rig to be put on the trailer to change the adjustment, but either way can improve a boat’s performance and shallow water operation.
Aquasport Osprey 200 Owner Manual
When it comes to installation, the job is a simple bolt-on, but a DIYEr or technician needs the ability to lift a motor that weighs between 300 lbs. (136.08 kg) and 600 lbs. (272.16 kg) or more off the transom safely, then easing it back into place at just the right angle. It’s safer and a whole lot easier to have a dealer do it. The job typically takes a few hours and costs around $150 to $200. It might be worthwhile to add a low-water pickup to the outboard’s lower unit; otherwise, it’s possible to run the motor so high that it loses water pressure, heats up, and makes expensive noises.